BURR, Samuel Arthur 1871 - 1949

BURR, MOSS, EHRHARDT, CUSTER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, May 9, 1949
Page Eight, Column 4

FAIRFIELD MAN PASSED AWAY WHILE IN BED

Arthur BURR, 77, a resident of Fairfield and Jefferson county for over 40 years, was found dead in his bed this morning.

Coroner Jack Raymond and Sheriff Thomas Howell were called when Mr. BURR's death as discovered, but they said there will be no inquest. The coroner said he died of natural causes.

The body was found by Walter Harris, owner of the home where Mr. BURR had roomed for the past three years. The Harris home is located at 200 W. Washington street. The officers, who were called about 7:30 a.m., said the deceased man had passed away some time in the night.

Roll Ireland, another roomer at the Harris home, said today that Mr. BURR was not feeling well yesterday, and remained in his room practically all day.

Last rites will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Weston Behner funeral home with Rev. S. P. Williamson in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Samuel Arthur BURR was born October 24, 1871, at Coffeyville, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Launa MOSS who preceded him in death May 20, 1936.

Mr. BURR had lived in Jefferson county and Fairfield for nearly a half century. He was connected with the C.B.&Q. railroad for 31 years and served as section foreman at Beckwith for 11 years. He had lived at the Harris home for the past three years.

He is survived by two children: Mrs. Roy EHRHARDT, Fenton, Iowa; and Carl L. BURR, Fairfield. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two sisters; Mrs. Edith CUSTER, Green Castle, Mo., and Mrs. Edeth HARRIS of Seymour, Iowa.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.298 with wife LaUna Belle.