Philips, Lester 1883 – 1898

PHILIPS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:28

Iowa Plain Dealer June 14, 1898, FP, C6

Died.
At his home in Albion township, Howard Co., Iowa, May 12, 1898, Lester, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Philips, aged 15 years and 4 months. The funeral was on Friday following from the family residence the attendance being very large. The casket rested among most beautiful flowers. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Burgess, of Lime Springs and the remains were laid at rest at the Liberty Cemetery.

IN MEMORIUM.
Where has our little Lester gone?
We miss him at our home
We miss him at the Sunday School
Where has our darling gone?

He’s gone where sorrows never come
Where death Is never known
He stands with little angels now
Around the great white throne

A shining crown upon his brow,
A harp within his hand
He’s free from every care and pain
In heaven, the promised land.

So wipe away those bitter tears
Ere long the day will come
When you can say with thankful hearts
Praise God! Thy will be done!
-Mrs. J. J. Lloyd.