Lee, George W. (1849-1928)

LEE, CAVANA, LARKIN, MCINTOSH, WORKMAN

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Daily Freeman Journal, Monday, August 27, 1928

GEORGE W. LEE DIES AT HOME

Funeral Services Will Be Held Tomorrow at Family Home, 818 First Street

NOT WELL SINCE 1913

Condition Had Been Critical for the Last Few Weeks

George W. Lee, a resident of this city since 1873, died at his home, 818 First street, yesterday at 5 p.m. Since 1913, Mr. Lee had been a partial invalid, but had been able to get about and was keenly interested in local and world activities. Although he had not been as strong as previously during the summer, his condition had been critical for only two weeks.

Funeral services will be held at the family home tomorrow at 3:30 o'clock, with the Rev. R. S. Haney, pastor of the local Congregational church, in charge. He will be assisted by the Rev. A. L. Eddy, of Decatur, Ill., a former local Congregational pastor. There will be Masonic services at the cemetery.

Mr. Lee was born Oct. 26, 1849, in Trenton Falls, N. Y. After coming to this city, he was engaged in the drug and furniture business until 1890 when he opened a real estate office. March 16, 1880, he and Miss Mary E. Cavana were married at Iowa Falls. To them were born three daughters, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. C. J. Larkin and Mrs. Andrew McIntosh, of this city, and Mrs. Stanley Workman, of Fairfield. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Andrew Lee McIntosh, Roger Martin McIntosh, George Edward McIntosh, Jean Marion Larkin and Charles Robert Larkin. Mrs. Lee died in January, 1918. One brother, John H. Lee, lives in this city.

For many years Mr. Lee was prominently associated with the activities of the city and county. For a long time he was secretary of the old Hamilton county fair association and through his wide acquaintanceship over the county was able to build it up to a high standard. Although he ceased active business in 1913, he had been vitally interested in anything for the good of the community. Only this summer he attended every session of the chautauqua.

For a long time Mr. Lee took an active part in the Baptist church, serving as superintendent of the Sunday school for 10 years, and worked earnestly during the time of the construction of the church. Later he and his family became identified with the Congregational church, where Mr. Lee also worked consistently.

Until his illness in 1913, Mr. Lee had always been well. Even after he was afflicted he would not give up, and through will power and persistence was able to get about.

Mr. Lee was also prominent in Masonic circles. He was a member of the A.F. and A.M. lodge, and the Royal Arch Masons. He also belonged to the Eastern Star. At one time he was a state officer of the Masons.

By his passing, Webster City loses another of its honored earlier settlers, one whose activity in business contributed not only to his individual success, but has also been a factor in the development of this portion of the state.