David L. Morris

MORRIS, MCCRAY, GEARHART, CLAUFF, JAMISON, BAILEY, SYPHRIT, HAMILTON, SMITH, BEARD

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Date: 9/22/2018 at 15:40:02

Wapello Republican, January 24, 1935, page 5

David L. Morris was born Sept. 1, 1859, at New Castle, Penn., and died Jan. 21, 1935. When he was but 12 years old his father died, leaving the mother with seven small children. At this tender age he accepted the responsibility of supporting the family. They came to Iowa and settled near Newport.

The deceased has spent most of his life in this vicinity and has always been known for his sterling character and integrity. His friends were many as he was a good neighbor and always ready to help others at any time.

He was united in marriage on March 18, 1884 to Isabella McCray, who passed away on Aug.14, 1930.
He leaves to mourn his passing three sons: Milo E. of Kansas City; Walter and Earl of Wapello, and six grandchildren. Also the following brothers and sisters: John of Sterling, Colo.; Ed of Dodge City, Kansas; Mrs. Katherine Gearhart of Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Elizabeth Clauff of Fullerton, Nebr. Two sisters, Louisa, wife of Robert Jamison, and Margaret, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Dr. John R. Fraser in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wiederrecht, with Mrs. Warren Wiederrecht at the piano, sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," and "Rock of Ages."

Burial in the Wapello cemetery, the pallbearers being W. S. Bailey, Will Syphrit, Frank Hamilton, Sam Smith, Myron Beard and Charles Hamilton.