Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Walter (Samuels) Henning 
Birth17 Mar 1920, San Francisco, CA
Memocopy in poss Dave Wells
Census2 Apr 1930, Oakland, Alameda Co, CA
MemoED#110, pg 1
Census5 Apr 1940, Oakland, Alameda Co, CA
Memoroll#441, pg 4
Death6 Jul 2011, Alamo, Contra Costa Co, CA
BurialMountain View Cem, Oakland, Alameda Co, CA
MemoGarden Wall, Niche 113, Tier 3
FatherHerbert Mathewson Samuels (1897-1979)
MotherMarie Edna English (1897-1974)
Misc. Notes
His birth cert lists his name as Leslie Walter with his mother at 474 Fell St and his father as Capt. on the Laurel at Angel Island in a civil service position. He chose to go by William Walter after his adoption by his Aunt and Uncle. Was married in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Oakland. Retired as Pres of San Francisco Board of Trade.
[Obituary] Contra Costa Times - 10 Jul 2011
William W. Henning 91, credit manager for 26 years at Jorgensen Steel and past president of the Wholesaler's Credit Association and the San Francisco Board of Trade, died July 6, 2011 at Bruns House, Alamo. The Oakland native graduated from Oakland High in 1938 and lived in Orinda for 40 years prior to moving to Rossmoor in 1990. He served as an executive officer in the Army Transportation Corps in WWII and was past president of the Rossmoor High Twelve Club and Treasurer of the Woodshop. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marcia; daughter Bonnie Hall of Walnut Creek; sons Michael Henning of Alameda and Mathew Henning of Oakland; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 16, from 2 to 5pm, in the Diablo Room at the Hillside Clubhouse, Rossmoor.
[Obituary] Contra Costa Times - 10 Jul 2011
William W. Henning 91, credit manager for 26 years at Jorgensen Steel and past president of the Wholesaler's Credit Association and the San Francisco Board of Trade, died July 6, 2011 at Bruns House, Alamo. The Oakland native graduated from Oakland High in 1938 and lived in Orinda for 40 years prior to moving to Rossmoor in 1990. He served as an executive officer in the Army Transportation Corps in WWII and was past president of the Rossmoor High Twelve Club and Treasurer of the Woodshop. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marcia; daughter Bonnie Hall of Walnut Creek; sons Michael Henning of Alameda and Mathew Henning of Oakland; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 16, from 2 to 5pm, in the Diablo Room at the Hillside Clubhouse, Rossmoor.
Spouses
Birth23 Nov 1919, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co, CA
Death19 Apr 2017, Contra Costa Co, CA
BurialMountain View Cem, Oakland, Alameda Co, CA
MemoGarden Wall, Niche 113, Tier 3
Misc. Notes
Listed with her parents John H. Matthews and Winifred Piggett in the 1920 census at one month old. By 1930 they had moved to Oakland.
[Obituary] East Bay Times - 28 Apr 2017
Marcia Mathews Henning
November 23, 1919 - April 19, 2017
Resident of Walnut Creek, CA
Born in San Luis Obispo, but raised in Oakland, Marcia graduated from Oakland High School in December 1937. On January 1, 1942 she married William Henning, also of Oakland, moving to Orinda in 1951, and to Rossmoor/Walnut Creek in 1990. She danced for First Lady Mrs. Herbert Hoover as a child and modeled for the Red Cross blood drive campaign during WWII. Though she was primarily devoted to her family, she found time for substantial efforts in arts and crafts, sewing, home remodeling projects, and her flourishing garden. Her children and grandchildren enjoy the legacy: personalized quilts, paintings, sketches and cuttings from her garden. She was an endlessly curious person and had a creative and inventive take on most everything. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 70 years, William, in 2011. She is survived by: her children Bonnie Hall of Lafayette, Michael Henning of Alameda & Mathew Henning of Oakland; plus six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
[Obituary] East Bay Times - 28 Apr 2017
Marcia Mathews Henning
November 23, 1919 - April 19, 2017
Resident of Walnut Creek, CA
Born in San Luis Obispo, but raised in Oakland, Marcia graduated from Oakland High School in December 1937. On January 1, 1942 she married William Henning, also of Oakland, moving to Orinda in 1951, and to Rossmoor/Walnut Creek in 1990. She danced for First Lady Mrs. Herbert Hoover as a child and modeled for the Red Cross blood drive campaign during WWII. Though she was primarily devoted to her family, she found time for substantial efforts in arts and crafts, sewing, home remodeling projects, and her flourishing garden. Her children and grandchildren enjoy the legacy: personalized quilts, paintings, sketches and cuttings from her garden. She was an endlessly curious person and had a creative and inventive take on most everything. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 70 years, William, in 2011. She is survived by: her children Bonnie Hall of Lafayette, Michael Henning of Alameda & Mathew Henning of Oakland; plus six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Marriage1 Jan 1942, Oakland, Alameda Co, CA
Marr MemoSt. Paul's Episcopal Church