James McDonald (died 1941)

MCDONALD, DAY

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/16/2020 at 05:52:40

30 October 1941 - The Anamosa Journal

WYOMING--Funeral service for James McDonald, 75, Washta, who died Saturday at Mercy hospital, Anamosa, following a two-week illness was held Monday afternoon from the Harrington Funeral home in Wyoming with the Rev. R. C. Scott, pastor of the Wyoming Methodist church, in charge, assisted by the Methodist pastor from Washta.

The deceased, a native of the community west of Wyoming, was reared here but for more than 40 years operated a jewelry store in Washta. Each year Mr. and Mrs. McDonald spent the winter in Florida, always coming to Wyoming en route for a week's visit with relatives. They arrived here Oct. 10 and a few days later while at the home of his brother, he became ill, and on Thursday was taken to the hospital.

He was a member of the A.F. and A.M., I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges of Washta and served as president of the Iowa Optometrists association for several years. He was married in 1890 to Jennie Day, Wyoming, who survives with one sister and three brothers: Mary Ellen McDonald, Cedar Rapids; Will, Los Angeles; George, Center Junction, and J. L., Wyoming.