EMORY BAKER

BAKER

Posted By: Nancee Seifert (email)
Date: 12/24/2009 at 14:37:31

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Iowa
Thursday, February 29, 1912

EMORY BAKER took his leave of this life, February 19, 1912, at Delphos, Iowa
aged forty-three years.

He was born in Decatur County, Iowa, to JOHN W. And MARY BAKER. His mother
died in 1898. EMORY was the eighth of nine children born of the home, four
brothers and four sisters. His wife and two sons, ARTHUR and LAWRENCE, are
still left with the aged father, brothers and sisters to mourn his departure
The obituary notes written by an acquaintance, speak of him as always kind
and honest in his dealings with his fellow man. For a long time he was a
member of the Baptist Church at Bethel and an active worker. He was not in
membership with any church of late years. Not long since in a conversation
he claimed to be a Christian and from thence forward intended to lead a
righteous life. During the last days on earth he remarked to his son he was
ready to go.

His remains were brought to Davis City, February 19th, and the funeral
services were held in the old Bethel Baptist Church on the day following and
interment was made in the burying ground at the church. A large
congregation was present. Rev. Wehn of the Methodist Church of Davis City,
had charge.
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December 23, 2009
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