Malum, Peder (1824-1900)

MALUM, HENDRICKSON

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 3/11/2017 at 08:09:58

Daily Freeman Tribune, Webster City, Iowa, Monday, April 9, 1900

The death of Peter Malum last Wednesday, near Kamrar, Iowa, was indeed a sudden and unexpected blow to family, friends and neighbors. He was an old man, beloved by all who knew him; hale and hearty, apparently, but like a wise man, prepared for the future while well, by getting a heart knowledge of the Great Savior of man. He left his home Wednesday morning, telling his daughter, Mrs. Hendrickson, with whom he lived, that, as he felt unusually well, he would walk over to Kamrar. He had gone nearly the entire distance of two miles when he stopped at a friend's home and chatted a few moments, in his light, lively manner and took luncheon, when suddenly, as he was about to leave, he fell dead. His death was caused by heart disease, and though sudden, was easy.

Peder Malum was born in Norway, March 22, 1824; came to this country in 1872, and settled in Linn county, Iowa. In 1882 he removed to Hamilton county, where he has since lived.

At the time of his death he was a member of the M.E. church, of Kamrar, and was always considered a good, faithful Christian man. The funeral took place Friday at 2 p.m., and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. E.S. Benjamin. He was buried in the Lutheran cemetery [Zion Cemetery] four miles south of Kamrar. His daughters, two of whom reside near Kamrar, and one near Thornton, Iowa, and his son, of Des Moines, were present at the funeral. Besides his immediate relations, Mr. Malum left a large circle of friends who will sincerely mourn his death.

His daughters and his son have lost a good Christian father, but their loss is only temporary. Their ultimate gain is eternal. The sympathy of the whole neighborhood goes out to these in our midst who weep. May God bless them and may they receive divine sympathy from on high, so freely offered to them and to all who [obituary ends here]