Whipple, Leroy 1879-1889

WHIPPLE

Posted By: Audrey Haught, volunteer
Date: 10/4/2015 at 20:09:28

Died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Whipple, in Volga City, Iowa, July 21, 1889, Leroy B. Whipple, aged 10 years, 1 month, 7 days.

For several weeks he was a sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism and heart trouble and he partially recovered as to be able to be about the house, but a week ago he was stricken down again and his life was despaired of from the first.

Everything that loving hands could do was done for their dear one. But he passed peacefully from this world Sunday evening, surrounded by his young associates and older friends as well, for he a general favorite with all. He was faithful in his attendance at Sunday school and was a member of the M.E. church.

The funeral held Tuesday afternoon, July 23rd, was largely attended. Rev. A.B. Calder conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Whitford and Lawrence, and preached from the text “For me to live, is Christ; but to die is gain.”

The floral decorations and offerings were choice and beautiful, among which were a floral pillow with “Roy—Rest” on in purple immortels*, sent from Minneapolis by Mrs. Whipple’s sisters and her parents, and an anchor and a cross presented by the choir. The white casket was borne by six young ladies dressed in white; assisted by four boys. The remains were laid to rest in the Volga cemetery.

The loss of their promising boy is a sorrowing one for Mr. and Mrs. Whipple and their many friends deeply sympathize with them. They have one child left them, a baby boy of 7 months to comfort them in their sad hour of trouble.

Elkader Weekly Register: August 1, 1889

Burial: Hill Crest cemetery, Volga

*An immortelle is a long-lasting flower arrangement placed on graves in cemeteries. They were originally made from natural dried flowers (which lasted longer than fresh flowers) or could be made from artificial materials. (Wikipedia)

Immortelle - any of various plants, mostly of the family Asteraceae (composites), that retain their colour when dried, esp Xeranthemum annuum. Also called: everlasting or everlasting flower (Collins English Dictionary)