Carey Palmer (1941)

PALMER, SHAVER, PAULIN, FINNEY

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 10/2/2006 at 16:57:12

Winterset Madisonian
Wednesday, December 10, 1941

CAREY PALMER OF FAIRVIEW PASSES

Funeral Services Held on Sunday from Methodist Church There

Carey Palmer, a well known resident of the Fairview neighborhood, died at the Winterset hospital last Thursday, at the age of 61 years. He had been confined to his bed for the past seven years, after several years of failing health.

Mr. Palmer was the son of Henry and Eva Palmer, and was born in Woodford county, Illinois, on March 22, 1880. When he was 9 years old he moved with his parents to Iowa. He was married here to Lulu Shaver on Dec. 30, 1903.

He had been a member of the Fairview Methodist church for many years. He spent a number of years as a resident of Earlham, and while there he served on the city council and became a member of the Odd Fellow and Masonic lodges.

He is survived by his wife; two brothers, S. D. Palmer of Des Moines and Lee Palmer of Winterset; and three sisters, Mrs. L. E. Paulin and Mrs. Maggie Finney of Des Moines, and Mrs. Melissa Finney of Winterset.

Funeral services were held Sunday from the Fairview church in charge of the pastor, the Rev. Cecil Latta, and burial was made in the cemetery there.
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Earlham Echo
Earlham, Iowa
December 4, 1941

Carey Palmer, son of Henry and Eva Palmer was born in Woodford county, Illinois, March 22, 1880 and departed this life at the Winterset hospital, November 27 at the age of 61 years, eight months and five days. At the age of nine he moved with his parents to Iowa.

He had been in failing health for years but was only confined to his bed seven weeks. During his illness he bore his suffering and affliction with patience, never complaining.

On December 30, 1903, he was married to Lula Shaver.

He early learned the beautiful life having given his heart to God and united with the Fairview Methodist church in boyhood.

Through the years of sacrifice and service for others, he lived a devoted Christian life. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges and served on the city council during his stay in Earlham.

He was very devoted to his home and it always came first. He was a great lover of all the little children and everyone loved him that knew him. Those left to mourn his loss are his loving companion, two brothers, S. D. Palmer of Des Moines; Lee Palmer of Winterset, and three sisters, Mrs. L. E. Paullin and Maggie Finney of Des Moines, Melassie Finney of Winterset, sixteen nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Wanda Kelly of Van Meter sang “No Disappointment in Heaven”, and “When they Ring the Golden Bells.”

The pall bearers were: Clarence Wright, Marion Wright, Watt Barrows, Chas. Brittain, Bert Rinard and Albert Cade.

The following realtives attended the Carey Palmer funeral: Lloyd Johnston, Miss Lelia Johnston, Mrs. Cecil Du Boise, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fry, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Shaver, Mrs. Jim Brewster, Mrs. Maud Atwood, Miss Madge Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Freeman, Sam Palmer, Mrs. L. E. Paullin and Maggie Finney, all of Des Moines; Mrs. Bettie Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kellogg of Wick; Mr. and Mrs. George Huglin of St. Charles; Mr. Frank Wiedeman and Robert of Martensdale; Mr. and Mrs. Lew Wildin, Oscar Shaver, of Patterson; Mrs. John Taylor, Georgie Taylor, Mrs. Melassie Finney, Lloyd Finney, Mrs. Nettie Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Duel Extine, Mr. and Mrs. George Extine, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright and Russel, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Palmer, Virgil Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Hullas Palmer all of Winterset; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Palmer, Mrs. Ollie Palmer, Genevieve and William Palmer, Mrs. Lee Harris, Miss Ellen Harris of Earlham; Mr. and Mrs. George Harris of Adel; Mr. John Harris of Waukee; Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Dalton of Dexter; and many friends.

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