Fred Brown (1950)

ALDRICH, BROWN, BUCK, CARTER, LULL, SCHNERT, SKINNER, WAMSLEY, WIDICK, WILLIS

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Earlham Library Obituaries
Earlham, Iowa
February 1950

FRED BROWN

Fred Brown, son of James and Cynthia Brown, was born at Hubbard, Iowa May 18, 1875 and departed life February 19, 1950 at the Restorium in West Des Moines.

While a child, he with his parents moved to Ruthven, Iowa to live. He attended and finished public school here, also studied telegraphy. Later he finished his course in telegraphy at Highland Park College.

In 1899 he was united in marriage to Lela Wamsley in Spencer, Iowa and to this union were born three children.

Mr. Brown served the Rock Island Railroad as operator in several different places for 35 years. He was retired while working in DeSoto, Iowa in 1939 and the family returned to Earlham to live.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife, Mrs. Lela Brown, his children: Stella Mae Lull, Cynthia Wright and Earnest Brown, all of Earlham, Iowa.

Four grandchildren: Mary, Lela and Donald Brown of Earlham and Mrs. Howard Skinner of Newton, Iowa. Two great grandchildren: Margaret and Helen Skinner.

One sister, Mrs. Thomas Buck, Muskegon, Michigan, and one brother Raymond Brown of DeSoto, Iowa.

Mr. Brown was a member of the Methodist church. His life was one of kindness to all and the memories of his good deeds will never pass. His integrity, upright living and honesty along with a loving heart made friends of one and all; he loved his home and family in a way that made him live for them.

His passing leaves sweet memories that will be treasured by many. His family bow to God’s will in this as in all things.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Tuesday at 2:00 in charge of Rev. C. A. Crouse, assisted by Rev. S. R. Overholser. Interment was in the Earlham Cemetery.

Out of town relatives attending the funeral of Fred Brown were: Mrs. Nina Widick and daughter, Mrs. William Schnert of Dorchester, Nebraska, Mr. And Mrs. William Willis, Mr. Gene Carter of Ruthven, Iowa; Mrs. Amy Aldrich of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Mr. And Mrs. Howard Skinner of Newton, Iowa; and Mr. Raymond Brown of DeSoto.
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Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 1, 1950
Page 9

Earlham News

Fred Brown, practically a life-long resident of Iowa, passed away at the Restorium in West Des Moines, Feb. 19, 1950.

He was born at Hubbard, in 1875, and was married to Lela Wamsley in 1899. They celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary last year and, in spite of his ill health, he enjoyed it very much.

Mr. Brown had served in the employ of the Rock Island railroad for over 35 years and for the greater part of that time had been station agent at Earlham.

Over two years ago he suffered a stroke and had had several recurrences since. Just a short time before his passing, he had been taken to the Restorium, that those caring for him might have a rest, but he continued to grow worse until his death.

He is survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Stella Lull, Ernest Brown, and Mrs. Cynthia Wright, all of the Earlham community. Also four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church with the Rev. C. A. Crouse and Rev. S. R. Overholser officiating. Burial was made in the Earlham cemetery.

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