G. B. Hutcheson 1853-1924

HUTCHESON, WINGERT, LINN, SCOTT, ROBERTS

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21 February 1924 - West Branch Times

G. B. Hutcheson died yesterday at his home on Eighth street after a comparatively short illness. The news came as a great shock to his friends throughout the country. It had been known that he had been ailing, but not that his condition was at all dangerous.

Mr. Hutcheson was born in Iowa township, Aug. 29, 1853. His parents were early day pioneers, having settled on an Iowa township farm in 1841. His early life was spent on the homestead of his father and during his active years he followed the occupation of farming with the exception of one year when he was engaged in business in Atalissa.

Mr. Hutcheson moved to Tipton from the Iowa township farm only a few weeks ago in order to be near his daughter, Mrs. Peter Wingert. He is survived by his widow and five children, Mrs. Geo. Linn, L. C. Hutcheson, Mrs. Peter Wingert, Charles R. Hutcheson and Everett L. Hutcheson. The funeral arrangements have not been announced. --Tipton Advertiser

28 February 1924 - West Branch Times

Mr. G. B. Hutcheson, son of Joseph L. and Sarah Hutcheson, was born on a farm in Iowa township, Cedar county, Iowa, August 29th, 1853, and died at his home in Tipton, Iowa, Feb. 14th, 1924, aged 70 years, 3 months and 15 days. He was one of a family of eight children, all but one of whom have preceded him.

Dec. 1st, 1923, he left the farm and came to Tipton, which was to be his future home.

With the exception of five years in Waterloo, two years in Cedar Rapids while his son Everett served in the world war, and one year in which he was engaged in business at Atalissa, he has spent his life in Cedar county. He took great interest in farming, which has been his occupation most of his life. He was industrious and saving and was able to gain a competency of this world's goods. He was honorable in all of his dealings and will be remembered for his strict integrity.

His was a modest and retiring disposition, but those who knew him found him a congenial companion and a faithful friend.

The real joy of his life was the home which he loved dearly and gave of his time and energy to make it attractive and comfortable. He was a loving husband and kind father. He took great interest in all of his children, and when with his grandchildren his joy was complete. He will live always in their lives and characters.

He was always cheerful and one of the greatest tributes that can be paid to his memory is that he never spoke a disparaging word of anyone.

He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Pedee and lived and died in the Christian faith.

He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Roberts in 1877. To this union five children were born: Mrs. George Linn of Springdale, Lon of Centerdale, Mrs. Peter Wingert of Tipton, Chas. of Minneapolis, and Everett of West Liberty.

There remains to mourn his departure and to cherish his memory, his wife and five children, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Geo. Scott of West Liberty, and other relatives and friends.

He had been in failing health for some time but his sudden death came as a great shock to his family and friends. The sympathy of the community where he has been so long and favorably known is extended to them. May the God of all grace comfort and sustain them and make the hour of parting but the promise of a glad reunion in the Father's house above.

"Like a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him."

"In after years, when we, too, have taken up life's obligations, we realize the hidden depths of a father's tender solicitude and loving care. "Tis then we better understand his wise advice and guidance, and why it was we often found him in silent contemplation and alone. God bless him."

Funeral services were held at the home Sunday P.M. at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. C. K. Hudson officiating, assisted by Rev. C. M. Wallace --Tipton Advertiser