Shy, William Charles 1878-1968

SHY, TURNBULL, KENYON

Posted By: Debbie Nash (email)
Date: 7/22/2003 at 23:07:17

"OLLIE. William C. Shy, well known farmer in the Ollie community, died at 11 a.m. Monday at the Keokuk County hospital in Sigourney. Last rites will be Thursday 2 p.m. at the Fremont Funeral Chapel; burial in the Blue Point Cemetery.
Born Jan 4 1878 on a farm south of Ollie where he spent his entire life; son of Henry and Sarah Turnbull Shy. He was a progressive farmer, breeder of black Angus cattle, and was active in school and community affairs. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Effie Kenyon, Packwood; one brother, Harry, of Ollie; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister."

Fairfield Ledger
Tues., Dec. 31, 1968, 8-2.

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