George A. Kester

KESTER, JULIAN, WAHL, BEACH, BAUER

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Date: 2/7/2017 at 18:39:10

Thursday January 7, 1926 The Marion Sentinel
AN OBITUARY
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Brief Sketch of the Life of G.A. Kester
G.A. Kester was born at Dexter, Ia. on the 26th day of March, 1872. He was the son of William Elery and Julia Kester. In his early youth he came to Linn county where the most of his life was lived. He was married to Miss Anna Julian on Dec. 6, 1899. Six children were born to them, one of them dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Fred Wahl of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Earl Beach of Mt. Vernon; Hazel, Don and George Arthur who are still at home at Santa Ana, Calif. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Julia Kester and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Bauer, both of Cedar Rapids. Two brothers and a sister have preceded him in death.
He united with the Presbyterian church in Marion a number of years ago following the Evangelistic meetings held by Evangelist Manhood. He had been a faithful member through the years and at the time of his removal to California held the office of deacon. He moved to California in August, 1923, and resided at Santa Ana, where he died Dec. 23, after a brief illness. He was 53 years, 2 months and 27 days of age.
Funeral services for G.A. Kester were held at the home of Mr. Chris Johnson, 439 Eighth avenue, on last Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Earle A. Baker. Interment was at Oak Shade cemetery.

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