Ben S. Canon, 1891-1978

CANON, CANNON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/27/2009 at 15:29:42

CANNON/CANON, Ben S.
1891-1978

ARMSTRONG--Services for Ben S. Canon, 87, Armstrong, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Henry Olson Funeral Home, Armstrong, with the Rev. Travis Canaday officiating. Internment will be in Armstrong Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Canon died Wednesday [Oct. 25, 1978] at Holy Family Hospital, Estherville.

Friends may call at Henry and Olson Funeral Home until time of services on Saturday.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Canon, he was born May 6, 1891, in Emmet County. Mr. Canon lived most of his life in the Armstrong area, where he was a carpenter.

Mr. Canon was a member of the American Legion, United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by two nieces and two nephews, including Mrs. John (Corene) Keester, Rolling Meadows, Ill. and formerly of Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 26, 1978.