James H. "Sam" Pyers (1954)

PYERS, MCCLEARY, SCOTT, KING

Posted By: Treva Patterson (email)
Date: 3/18/2006 at 17:16:14

Winterset Madisonian
October 13, 1954

J. H. PYERS OF WINTERSET DIES

Was Life-Long Resident of Dallas and Madison Counties

James H. (Sam) Pyers, a well known resident of Winterset for 39 years, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Madison county Memorial hospital here. He was 82 years of age.

Mr. Pyers was born Jan. 19, 1872, a son of William and Elizabeth Lee Pyers, who had come to Iowa from Ohio in 1867. The first part of his life was spent farming in Dallas and Madison counties. In 1912, he left a large farm in Dallas county to locate in DeSoto, where he operated a restaurant, and later a grocery store. In 1915 he moved to Winterset, where he made his home until his death.

During his residence here he was employed as a salesman for many years. Later he engaged in various businesses, including the operation of a pool hall and later a grocery store.

Mr. Pyers was married Jan. 9, 1897, to Edith M. McCleary who survives him. Their eldest son, Philip Pyers, preceded the father in death. In addition to his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Scott of Omaha, Nebr., and a son Ross M. Pyers of San Diego, Calif.; two grandsons; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Julia King, of Delta, Colo.

Funeral services were held Friday from the Richards Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. W. W. Steinmetz, pastor of the Winterset Methodist church. Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.