ATKINSON, Francis Marion (F.M.)

ATKINSON, RUST, FOWLER, CARSE, CRANDALL

Posted By: Doug Atkinson (email)
Date: 3/29/2009 at 06:46:15

Obituary from Oakland (Iowa) Acorn, 9 July 1931

F. M. ATKINSON IS CALLED BY DEATH

Well Known Citizen of Oakland Dies From Effects of Extended Period of Heat

At noon Wednesday, July 1, the announcement of the suddent and untimely death of Marion atkinson, a well known and respected citizen of
Oakland, came as a shock to his loved ones and many friends.

Francis Marion Atkinson, son of Samuel K. and Mary E. Atkinson, was born in Fremont county on the Mound Spring farm near Sidney, Jan. 15, 1863; departed this life at Oakland Wednesday, July 1, 1931; age 68 years, 5 months and 16 days.

At the age of 13 years he came with his parents to Oakland (then Big Grove), locating northwest of town on the farm which his father purchased from William Zentmice.

He was united in marriage to Miss Ora Rust in 1886. She lived less than a year. He was united in marriage to her sister, Miss Ella Rust, in 1888.
To this union seven children were born, two of whom survive, as follows: Miss Bessie of

Atlantic, and Clarence of Hancock. April 30, 1921, he was united in marriage to Mrs.
Eloise Fowler, who with the children mourn his departure.

Some few weeks ago he suffered an attack of influenza, which left him in a weakened condition. During the extreme hot weather he suffered from the heat. On the day of his death
he was plowing corn for J.E. Bender. Near noon Mr. Bender went to the field and as he came near he noticed the horses were loose from the plow and facing toward the well. As he came nearer he noticed Mr. Atkinson lying on the ground in an unconscious state, yet holding to the lines. He did all possible for the stricken man, but it was too late, and in a few minutes the spirit took its departure.

Mr. Atkinson was of a kindly disposition, honorable and upright in all his relations with his fellowmen, having their confidence and respect. At the time of his death he was serving the community as ??? and faithful to every trust reposed in him.

He leaves to mourn his departure the loving wife and children; brothers and sisters--John M. of Lethbridge, Alta., Richard L. of Council
Bluffs, Mrs. Hattie E. Carse of Oakland, Mrs. Emma B. Crandall of Hamburg; two grandchildren, Marjorie M. and Carl Atkinson of Hancock, many
nephews and nieces, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Friday afternoon, conducted by Judge J. L. Blanchard of Council Bluffs, assisted by P. H. Green. Favorite Hymns were sung by a male quartet composed of E. P. Harrison, Oran Timberman, W. W. McRory and Frank Lentmire, with Mrs. Ruth Luxford as pianist. Pall bearers were J. C. Judy, C. H. Powell, R. G. Penniston, A. C. Vieth, H. J. Brown and Ira McLaughlin. Interment was at Oaklawn.