Ransom A. Crippen

CRIPPEN, TURNER, OKEY

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 2/15/2012 at 19:46:13

Ransom A Crippen
The Los Angeles Daily Times of June 25th contained the following account of the funeral of our former beloved citizen:
The funeral of R. A. Crippen was held at his late residence, corner of Jefferson and Main Street, yesterday afternoon, Dr. W. J. Chichester officiated. In the death of Mr. Crippen, the city has lost a useful and highly esteemed resident. He has been identified with several important enterprises in an active capacity. He was a member of the board of directors of Immanuel Church at its organization, and gave valuable assistance in the erection of that edifice. About four years ago he was elected a director in the Young Men's Christian Association and freely gave his time and valuable business experience in pushing to completion the society's handsome structure. In consideration of his marked service he was made an honorary director of the association, when his health compelled him to retire from active work. For two years he has struggled with wonderful will power against the disease which finally ended his life. The remains will be taken East for interment.
Adams County Free Press, July 12, 1894, page 7