HALFPOP, Paul W. (1908-1986)

HALFPOP, WILLER, BURGESS, BARKEMA, HUBBARD, CHRISTIE, HOYT, MCNUTT

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 1/1/2019 at 17:28:10

In Memory of Paul Walter Halfpop

December 9, 1908 - January 5, 1986

Paul Walter Halfpop, son of Charles and Amanda Willer Halfpop, was born near Alexander, in Wright County, Iowa, on December 9, 1908. He moved to Goodell area with his family as a small boy, attended schools in the Goodell area, and graduated from Goodell High School as the only member of the class of 1926.

He was united in marriage to Ina Mae Burgess on April 26, 1931 at Garner, Iowa. Paul and Ina resided in the Goodell area all their married life. He was a longtime employee of Hancock County, as a maintainer operator. He retired in 1976 after 38 years of service. Paul was a member of the Mason City Moose Lodge, and a longtime member of the United Methodist Church of Goodell.

He died on Sunday, January 5, 1986 at his home.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Ina, his daughter, Mrs. Dick (Catherine) Barkema of Goodell, Ia.; and his son, Bernard Halfpop of Fairmont, Minnesota. 5 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter. 4 sisters, Edith Hubbard of Watertown, S. D.; Margaret Christie of Garner, Ia.; Ruby Hoyt of Garner, Ia., and Gladys McNutt of Fargo, N. D.

He is preceded in death by his parents

The family of Paul Halfpop would like to thank the many people for their kindness, for the many acts of sympathy, and for your attendance at this service.

Services :
United Methodist Church
Goodell, Iowa
Wednesday, January 8, 1986 - 11:00 A.M.

Officiating:
Rev. Herbert Shafer

Music:
Mrs. Nancy Gabrielson - organist
Mr. Joel Gabrielson - vocalist
"Going Down The Valley"
"In The Garden"

Interment:
Amsterdam Cemetery
Goodell, Iowa

Casket Bearers:
Russell Barkema, Charles Christie, Bill Burgess
Randall Barkema, Bill Hubbard, Robert Hoyt

source: funeral card