Turner, Edward Sumner – 1868-1931

BURTON, TURNER, WEIRICK, WESTFALL

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 9/14/2021 at 17:14:03

Funeral Services For E. S. Turner Held Fri.
Rev. E. G. Williams of Des Moines Officiated at Service
Funeral services for E. S. Turner, who was accidently killed when his auto turned over with him, on the highway five miles east of Colfax, Wednesday evening, were held Friday afternoon from the home.
The large assembly of friends at the service Friday afternoon and the banks of beautiful flowers _crease in paper___ esteem felt for him in this community. He enjoyed a large acquaintance throughout the county and especially in the western part, and to know Mr. Turner was to count him as your friend.
The beautiful Turner homestead, north of Colfax, was the place of his birth and where his entire life had been spent. The improvement of the land and buildings was evidence of his progressive spirit, and many were the expressions of regret that Mr. Turner had to be taken at a time when it seemed that the improvements at the farm were near completion and that he and Mrs. Turner might now spend much of their time in real contentment and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Nothing pleased Mr. Turner better than to be able to help a neighbor, friend, or stranger, when in need, and he has said in days past that his hope was to “Live by the side of the road and be a friend to man.”
Mr. Turner was ever willing to give of his time and talent to the community in which he live, serving Poweshiek township at many times in places of trust with honor. His service was not confined to his township, by his willingness was as great for service in the city of Colfax, Jasper county, or the state of Iowa, as it was at home.
Edward Sumner Turner, son of Charles C. and Mary C. Turner, was born January 26, 1868. One sister, Evangeline, died in infancy. A brother, Hugh P., died December 9, 1882, and a half-brother, Dr. L. C. S. Turner preceded him in death, May 18, 1915. He was the last of his family.
On September 17, 1890, he was united in marriage to Minnie Westfall, who survives him, with their two daughters, Mrs. Nelle Weirick, and Mrs. Mary Burton, and their three grandchildren. A son, Harold W. and a granddaughter, Mary Barbara Weirick, died in infancy.
He was a member of Riverside Lodge A.F. & A.M., having served in the capacity of Worshipful Master. He was also a member of Geber Chapter, the Knight Templar, and the Shrine. He served as patron of Rose of Sharon Chapter O.E.S. during the years 1917-1919.
In the untimely passing of Mr. Turner, the community has lost a loyal, progressive friend, and the family, a devoted husband and father. His entire life was founded upon the principles of sincerity and truth. His devotion to his family was best measured by his untiring effort in their behalf.
Music for the service was furnished by John A. Davis, who sang, “Crossing the Bar.”
At the grave side, the Masonic service was held with Rev. E. G. Williams acting as Worshipful Master.
Pall bearers were Frank Gagle Sr., James Leonard, B. A. Brown, S. E. Tennant, F. J. Sayre, and B. F. Van Dyke.
Burial was made at McKeever cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends attending the services for Mr. Turner Friday were: Mrs. P. H. Poling, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tyler, Mrs. B. O. Montgomery, John Montgomery, Mrs. Anna Knause and Dan Knause of Des Moines, Guy H. Poling of Minneapolis, Minn., A. M. Westfall of Delevan, Minn., Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Turner, Mary Eleanor and Roger of Dennison, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. harry Turner and Mrs. Watson Turner of Glidden, Iowa, Mrs. Mary Erwin, of Ames, Iowa, Mrs. O. H. Witmer, Miss Irene Witmer, and Howard Witmer of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Fremont Harris of Earlham, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. ___ Peifer of Indianola, Iowa
Source: The Colfax (IA) Tribune; Thursday, June 4, 1931, page 1