Ralph Calvin Morrow

MORROW

Posted By: Carrie Robertson (email)
Date: 11/4/2016 at 21:24:57

RALPH MORROW
The tragic ending of the young life of Ralph Morrow has cast a gloom over the city. He was a young man of exemplary habits and as such was liked and respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, the services being in charge of Rev. James Aiken Smith, who preached a touching and beautiful sermon. The music was furnished by a quartette [sic] composed of Miss Blanche Goudy, Miss Ruth Darling, John M. Thompson and W.T. Jackson. There was a large attendance of friends, and this floral tributes were unusually large. The following obituary was read:
Ralph Calvin Morrow was born in Marion, Iowa, August 27, 1883, and died at St. Luke's hospital, Cedar Rapids from injuries received in the fatal wreck at KEystone, Iowa, Monday, January 17. Ralph was from a little child of a very lovable disposition and always wanted to be counted on the side of right and those things pertaining to good. He grew to young manhood with the same sweet disposition. He received his education in the public schools of Marion and graduated in the class of 1901, from which number he is the first to die. He entered the railroad service in 1904 as brakemen on a passenger. In a letter of sympathy from the superintendent to the parents special mention was made of the high regard in which he was held by the officials, being a valued and trusted employe [sic]. For over three years he has never missed a run. Ralph always though of others first, and on the occasion of the wreck, when found by the other brakeman, and in the midst of his sufferings, said, "It is better it is I than you, for you have a wife and little ones." He loved his home and confided his plans to the dear ones at home and sought the advice of his parents. To his mother he was always helpful, lightening her household tasks. To the only sister, Caroline, he was a joy and comfort. In the home his loss will be felt most keenly. His wide circle of friends will also miss his friendly greetings.
His suffering were most intense, but he realized everything up to within half an hour of the end, and amidst it all was telling his parents and sister to spare themselves. This was the third wreck he had been in, and being advised to give up the road said, "Wait until spring, then I'll give it up." But God willed otherwise and in the bloom and beauty of youth his spirit took its flight to the realms beyond.

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