CHANDLER, George Greggeory 1879 - 1933

CHANDLER, GREEN, KANN, ALLENDER, CAMPBELL

Posted By: Richard K Thompson (email)
Date: 4/9/2011 at 16:56:22

Fairfield Daily Ledger
Thursday, June 29, 1933
Pg. 1 Col. 6

(Note: the headstone is engraved "G. GREGGEORY CHANDLER"; other sources have provided that the first name was George. The spelling of the middle name is unusual, but it is what is engraved)

G. G. CHANDLER SERVICES HELD
Fairfield Man Buried In Evergreen Cemetery Yesterday

Funeral services for the late G. G. CHANDLER were held Wednesday afternoon from the First Methodist church, which was filled with friends and relatives. Following organ numbers rendered by Mrs. E. G. Linder Dr. U. S. Smith pastor of the church read scripture selections. Mrs. Linder played "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Lead Kindly Light."

Dr. Smith used as the text for his remarks, a statement repeated in the 24th and the 25th chapter of Matthew: "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh." After noting the uncertainties of life he commented upon Mr. CHANDLER's modest unassuming virtues. "What matters length of days," said Dr. Smith, "what are achievements, when compared with simple faith and everyday sincerity?"

The pallbearers were John H. Cochran, Theron Cochran, George Snyder, Frank Terrell, L. W. Van Nostrand and Hardin Farmer. Mrs. Frank Terrill, Miss Olive Tracy and Miss Olive Leech assisted with the many flowers.

Mr. CHANDLER's only sister, Mrs. Harlan GREEN, of Windom, Minn., arrived in Fairfield shortly after noon yesterday for the services.

Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes. I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: This contributor looked for but either didn't find or overlooked a "traditional" obituary item in the days prior and following the publication of this funeral service item. Mr. CHANDLER was married at the time to Anna Mae KANN CHANDLER (she died in 1961). That her name was omitted from this item was either an oversight, intentional, or had been mentioned in an obituary not found by this contributor. Both are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson county, Iowa in Old.P.159. They had two children, one son and one daughter.

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Added by Admin, November 2020 --

This contributor easily found the articles transcribed below:

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, June 26, 1933
Page SIX, Column 4

Locals

... --G. G. CHANDLER is in a serious condition at the Jefferson County Hospital where he underwent an operation Sunday morning. Louis Eschenheimer, of Laredo, Mo., and old friend of the family arrived last evening.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, June 27, 1933
Front Page, Column 6

G. G. CHANDLER DIES HERE; ILL BUT SHORT TIME
Services for Well Known Man to be Held Wednesday

Gregg G. CHANDLER, well known Fairfield resident and retired farmer, died at the Jefferson county hospital yesterday afternoon at 6:50. He had been ill since last Wednesday, having been taken to the hospital Saturday where he underwent an operation Sunday morning.

The funeral services will be held Wedensday (sic) at 3:00 o'clock, from the First Methodist church in charge of Dr. U. S. Smith(.) Burial will be in Eevrgreen (sic) cemetery.

The body is now at the Hoskins Funeral home; it will remain there until tomorrow morning when it wlil (sic) be taken to the family home at 410 North Main street. The body will be taken from the home to the church at 2:00 o'clock.

Mr. CHANDLER was born January 6, 1879, on the old CHANDLER farm northeast of Fairfield in Buchanan township. He was united in marriage to Anna KANN, and the couple recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. He leaves aside from his wife, one daughter, Elizabeth, who was graduated from Parsons college this June. He is also survived by his aged mother Mrs. Willah CHANDLER of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Harlan GREEN of Windom, Minn.

Mr. CHANDLER with his family moved to Fairfield from the farm in 1919, and they have since made their home in the city. He was a member of the Methodist church.

He was a man of sterling character and unassuming disposition. He leaves a wide circle of friends in Fairfield and Buchanan township to mourn his death.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, June 29, 1933
Page FIVE, Column 1

Locals

... --Mrs. Frances ALLENDER and daughter Mae, Mrs. Nellie CAMPBELL and son Verne of Stockport were called to Fairfield yesterday to attend the funeral of G. G. CHANDLER, their nephew and cousin. ...

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.