Susanne (Bard) Van Ormer

Christening: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA.

Marriage: (at age 21).

Occupation/Service: Housewife. Active in the Nelson Co., KY, USA Historical Society.

Active in the Bardstown, KY, USA Community Theater.

Active in the local Homemaking Club.

Recording Secretary for The Association of Retired Persons(Bardstown) Volunteer; Nelson Co. Public Library.

Places Lived: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA.; Aliquippa, PA, USA;

Retired; Bardstown, KY, USA.

Land/Possessions: 104 Wanner St., Aliquippa, PA, USA.

204 East Halstead Ave., Bardstown, KY, USA 40004.

Education: B.S. in Secondary Education; University of Pittsburgh.

Religious: Member; House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Aliquippa, PA, USA.

Member; Episcopaz Church of th Ascension, Bardstown, PA, USA.

Tradition/Misc.: "Sue". Bridge player.

Reports that there are no Bards in the Bardstown, KY, USA phone book. Only Bard remembered by the local historical society members was a negro; a descendant of the slaves once owned by the Bard family. Whereabouts of the descendants of the sons of William Bard unknown.

Document: Curtis Bard to Susanne Bard (Jul 1990)

Document: Dec. 8, 1981 Letter from Carol Ann (Van Ormer)Uyak to Curtis & Suzanne Bard including following enclosure *1.

More than a half-century ago Dale Van Ormer's parents gave him a set of toy soldiers which became of such interest that the original gift inspired a lifelong hobby that now includes more than 14,000 individual miniatures. Mr. and Mrs. Van Ormer have been visiting their daughter and her husband, Maj. and Mrs. Herman Uyak and their grandchildren Dave, a third grader in Mrs. Joy Whitlock's room and Jeff, fifth grader in Mrs. Marilyn Buck's room, both at Rivers, and Sue Ellen, Norhteast, seventh grader and Mark, Altus High School sophmore. Dave mentioned to his teacher about his grandfather's toy soldiers and a parade group he brought for them to see. An invitation to show the soldiers to Dave's classmates was followed by a half-hour presentation over ACTV, Channel 2, which although unannounced, attracted wide attention. This morning the Van Ormer's and the parade miniatures, left for San Antonio. Texas, where they will visit another daughter before returning to their home in Bardstown, KY, USA. Plans already are underway for a return visit in April when Van Ormer had promised to bring his most famous group, the complete coronation parade of Queen Elizabeth II authentically complete to the final detail, in uniform, equipment, and place in the parade. What about the wedding parade of Prince Plillip and Princess Diane "I'll bring the carriage in which they rode," Van Ormer said. "Some of the officials in that parade were in plain uniforms that do not make an interesting spectacle, but it is a project with possibilities." Although his collection is the first introduction of many to authentic military miniatures, Van Ormer is quick to point out that hobby began thousands of years ago. Egyptian relics reveal remains in precious metals and ceramics. The Greeks became masters of the art, duplicating famous military personages and battles. Many other nations have both historical relic miniatures of the past and avid collectors of the present. Van Ormer had been able to spend more time developing his collection since his retirement as a construction engineer. Since 1971 when their children were grown, Mrs. Van Ormer has taken an active part in the hobby. Some of the collection was purchased, but many of today's miniatures were cast or completed by the Van Ormers. Particularly interesting among the group which they brought for their grandchildren to see this visit are Scots in authentic Kilts. Mrs. Van Ormer researched each tartan and has the exact colors and plaids for each. Toronto, ON, Canada, is the city where the outstanding collectors of the world assemble for shows, Van Ormer said. "We usually get there about every other year." They also have shown at conventions in a number of major cities particularly along the east coast. This was their first visit to Oklahoma and they like the state and the people. Every possible minute has been spent in exploring the area, noting the wide variety of plants and trees. Cotton fields such as found here were a new experience. Picture of Dale Van Ormer with miniatures & caption:

The world in miniature Dale Van Ormer, father of Mrs. Herman Uyak of Altus, displays the coronation of Queen Elizabeth of England in miniature. Van Ormer is a collector of miniatures and owns more than 14,000 pieces.

LETTER: March, 1991 update request plus misc. questions.

Death:

Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 7:21 AM EDT

Suzanne B. Van Ormer, age 86, Summerville, S.C., formerly of Hopewell Township, died peacefully on May 8, 2008. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale M. Van Ormer. She is survived by a son, Paul M. and wife Linda of Independence Township; two daughters, Carol Ann and husband Herman Uyak and Mary Sue Reagan, both of Summerville, S.C.; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Mark and Kim Uyak, Dale and Michelle Van Ormer, Sue Ellen and Jody Byers, Jeffery and Letitia Uyak, Dawn and Craig Davis, David Uyak, and Dean and Francesca Van Ormer, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Sources: Susanne (Bard) Van Ormer

Thomas Dysart Bard (6E-TH&SP1)

Curtis Bard; 5876 Woodlee Ct., Orchard Park, NY, USA 14127.

Reference #: I0766.

Code #: 6E-TH&SP3.