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George Jehile Wasson (1967)

WASSON, COONS, BOYLES

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart (email)
Date: 7/10/2006 at 14:55:56

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
December 1967

JEHILE WASSON Died Saturday

Jehile Wasson, a well known resident of the Winterset community most of his life, died Saturday, Dec. 9, at Memorial hospital in Winterset. He was 86 years of age.

George Jehile Wasson, a son of Edward and Laura Coons Wasson, was born at Winterset March 29, 1881. His early life was spent on the farm of his parents in Douglas township, near Winterset. His active life was spent in farming, and as a clothing salesman in Winterset.

He also lived at Braddyville for many years, where he engaged in the mercantile business.

He was married June 1, 1904, to Iva M. Boyles, who survives him.

In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Earl Wasson of Des Moines, and Jay Phillip Wasson of Indianola; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

One son, Frank Wasson of Winterset, preceded him in death.

Funeral servies were held this Tuesday from the Collins Funeral home here, conducted by the Rev. William E. Bowles pastor of the First Christian church of Winterset. Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.

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