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August 15, 2025

Introducing Lois Catherine Buchanan

Kris

Welcome to the Memory Page for Lois Catherine Buchanan

August 14, 1914 – February 15, 2007

Lois’s story is one of quiet strength, deep roots, and the kind of steadiness that anchored her family through nearly a century of change. Born in Ridgeway, Illinois, the daughter of Reverend Maurice Buchanan and Pearl Wilton, Lois grew up in the warm but watchful world of a Methodist parsonage. From her early years in small Indiana towns to her long life in Indianapolis, she remained devoted to family, faith, and the art of creating a welcoming home.

Over her 92 years, Lois witnessed two World Wars, the rise of the automobile and the computer, and the transformation of her city—but her heart stayed firmly grounded in the things that mattered most: the people she loved and the communities she served.

A Few Things to Remember About Lois

  • The Preacher’s Daughter: She spent her childhood in parsonages, learning grace and hospitality from an early age.
  • A Long First Marriage: Married to Robert Daniel Boone for more than four decades, raising two children, Michael and Marilyn.
  • A Second Chapter: At 63, she married James Steven Kiraly, finding companionship and stability in her later years.
  • An Indianapolis Fixture: From the 1930s onward, she made the city her home—through bustling downtown years, suburban life, and a quiet retirement.

Share Your Memories

Do you remember visiting Lois’s home on East 62nd Street?
Did you know her from church, the neighborhood, or family gatherings?
Do you have a treasured recipe, holiday tradition, or photograph tied to her?

Your stories help keep her spirit alive for future generations. Please share them below so they can become part of her legacy.

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Buchanan, Philip Carlin - Person Profile

August 11, 2025

Introducing Philip Carlin Buchanan

Kris

Philip Carlin Buchanan

Born: January 4, 1913 – Shawneetown, Illinois
Died: January 5, 1967 – Anderson, Indiana
Laid to Rest: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana

Every life leaves a trail — a string of addresses, occupations, and dates neatly preserved in public records. For Philip Carlin Buchanan, those official lines tell of a preacher’s son who became a husband, father, and typewriter salesman.

Born in the river town of Shawneetown, Illinois, Carlin grew up in a household where faith and family intertwined, his father serving as a Methodist pastor. Life took him from small-town Indiana streets to the busy neighborhoods of Indianapolis, where he built a family with Theresa Louise Owens and raised three daughters.

Yet, beyond the directories and census returns, there are the untold stories — the everyday moments, the quirks, the laughter, and the challenges. Family whispers suggest a more colorful side to Carlin’s life, but without hard evidence, those tales remain in the realm of rumor and imagination.

Want to see the full timeline of Carlin’s life?
Visit Philip Carlin Buchanan’s Family Page for a milestone-by-milestone account, complete with records, photos, and historical context.

Share Your Memories

Do you remember Carlin — his voice, his humor, his habits?
Did he ever tell you a story, teach you a skill, or leave you with an unforgettable moment?

Your memories could help paint the fuller picture of his life for future generations. Please share your stories, photographs, or recollections in the comments below. Together, we can bring Carlin’s story to life beyond the black-and-white of official records.

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Buchanan, Charles Beckette - Person Page

August 6, 2025

Introducing Charles Beckett Buchanan

Kris

🛠️ Intro Page for Charles Beckett Buchanan

1913–2003
Twin Son of a Preacher | Gulf Coast Grandpa | RCA Foreman | Budgeting Philosopher

Welcome to the gathering place for stories, memories, and reflections about Charles Beckett Buchanan—a man of precision, practicality, and just enough mischief to keep things interesting.

Born in 1913 in a small Indiana town, Charles grew up the son of a Methodist pastor and lived a life that spanned horse-drawn wagons, typewriters, moon landings, and the dawn of the internet. He married Mildred Viola Beyl in 1935, worked in typewriter sales and later as a foreman for RCA, and retired to Florida—where he became a pool shark, a card-playing strategist, and a fiercely independent spirit with a golf swing strong enough to outlive his knees.

Charles didn’t always show affection the way others might—but for those who knew him, he left behind moments of humor, wisdom, and hard-earned love. Maybe you fished with him in the Gulf. Maybe he taught you how to stretch a dollar or win a game of cards. Maybe he made you roll your eyes, and then laugh five minutes later.

If you have a story to tell, a photo to share, or just a favorite memory of Charles—this is the place. Whether you knew him as Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, neighbor, or co-worker… we invite you to add your voice to his story.

📚 Curious about the full story?
You can explore Charles Beckett Buchanan’s life in greater detail—including census records, career milestones, and family memories—on his Family Page. From his early days in Indiana to his retirement in Florida, the timeline offers a deeper look at the man behind the memories.
👉 Click here to visit his Family Page.

🕯️ Drop a memory in the comments below, or send us a message to be included in a future post. He might not have baited your hook—but he certainly left his mark.

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