WHITE, Henry B. 1850-1908

WHITE, LUKENBILL, THROWER, MITCHELL

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 4/28/2014 at 23:52:23

[Semi Weekly Reporter, Wednesday, September 9, 1908, Waterloo, Iowa]

GOOD CITIZEN
CALLED TO BEST

HENRY B. WHITE PASSES AWAY AT 9:20 P. M.

THE STROKE PROVED FATAL APOPLEXY CAUSED PARALYSIS OF ENTIRE BODY.

Mr. White Was One of the Leading Spirits in the Growth of Waterloo —His Place Hard to Fill.

Henry B. White passed away at 9:30 Friday night of apoplexy as a result of the stroke suffered while attending a ball game on Wednesday afternoon. He only had control of his faculties a few moments after the shock came and then only to give directions for the family physician to care for him. At 2:00 a. m. Friday he suffered another stroke which rendered. his entire form paralyzed and in this condition he remained until death claimed him and he was called peacefully home to his long rest.

In his death Waterloo loses one of her foremost citizens and staunchest friends, for no man could have done more than he for the city during the years of his residence here. His heart beat for Waterloo and his time and talents were willingly given for the city of his choice. Besides being an ideal citizen, H. B. White was a man who loved his home and one who was over found doing something that would add to the comfort of those about him

H. B. White with his family moved to Waterloo in the year 1903, and soon thereafter took up the work of secretary of the board of trade, succeeding W. P. Hoxie. his aptitude for the work and exceptional willingness soon won a warm place in the hearts of the people who had banded themselves together to build a greater Waterloo. He set about planning for the future of the city and his work was well rewarded. In all his endeavors he had the heartiest co-operation of the business people of the city and together they worked and planned for the future. The great majority of the enterprises secured for the east side of the rive have been brought into being during his connection with the office of secretary and besides this numerous of the conventions which have come and gone, adding laurels and fame to the city, were brought here through his endeavors, credit never having been given him for the part he played on account of his innate modesty, a quality which allowed others to glory while he had the satisfaction of knowing he cast his mite in the effort which was welded into reality.

Deceased led an active life, especially so since coming to this city. When he came here he was made grand recorder of the Iowa Workman, then soon took positions as secretary of the board of trade and commercial club which has recently taken over the Columbia club and occupied the rooms of that organization, then secretary of the board of directors of the independent school district of East Waterloo, and was made president of the Iowa-New Mexico Mining and Milling Co. All of these positions he filled with fidelity, capacity and trustworthiness until the hour of his summons to the great beyond.

H. B. White was born in what is now the city of Cleveland, Ohio, November 5, 1950, and came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William W. White, to Iowa at the age of 6 years, settling first in Clayton County. His father died in 1858. He is one of a family of four brothers one of whom died several years ago. He attended Upper Iowa University during the years 1868 and 1872, and was united in marriage to Matilda Lukenbill at Delaware, Iowa, on December 18, 1873/ Soon after their marriage they moved to Earlville where he remained until 1903 when he came to reside in Waterloo.

The children are: Mrs. W. H. Thrower, Mrs. H. D. Mitchell of St. Charles, Mo., and Harry B. White. Another son, C. A. White, died in this city several years ago.

Besides his connection with numerous public enterprises, Mr. White gave considerable time to fraternal organizations. He was a member of the Waterloo lodge No. 105, A. F. & A. M. and also belonged to Tabernacle Chapter No. 42, of the Masons. He was a member of the Elks, Yeomen, Highland Nobles, Iowa Workmen and Modern Woodmen of America.

Black Hawk Obituaries maintained by Karen De Groote.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen