Loren White, 1860-1944

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Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/4/2009 at 06:50:56

L. White Passes Friday

Came To Estherville In 1891 And Has Been Active In Community Affairs Since That Time

Funeral services were held Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's church for Loren Ellsworth White who, died Friday at his home in Estherville. Services were conducted by Father Keane and internment was made in the Catholic cemetery.

Loren Ellsworth White was born in Hainesville, Ill., June 9, 1860. He was the oldest child of Edward and Hannah White. His parents and six brothers preceded him in death. Mr. White and his parents moved to a farm east of Spirit Lake in 1883, coming to Estherville in 1891.

He was united in marriage to Anna Turner in 1890. The Whites had no children of their own but they took into their home young nephew, Leo Turner and raised him to manhood.

Two weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. White adopted the nephew who is now married and has four children.

Mr. White always has taken an active part in community affairs, having served on the police force, as a member of the social welfare board, and as a game warden at Orleans for the state fish and game commission.

For a number of years he was engaged in the butcher business and also as switchman at the tower for the Rock Island railroad. For the past seven years, White was custodian at the Estherville city hall, where he worked until about two weeks ago when he became seriously ill.

He died suddenly at his home Friday from a heart attack. He was 84 years old at the time of his death. During his life he had made many friends.

Besides his widow he is survived by his adopted son, Leo Turner...[last few words unreadable].

Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; July 20, 1944.