William Frederick Waugh (1953)

WAUGH

Posted By: Ida Morse (email)
Date: 8/12/2007 at 14:13:10

Earlham Library Obituaries, June 1953
Earlham, Iowa

OBITUARY
Death claimed the lives of two of our young people on Saturday, June 20. William Frederick Waugh and his brother, Marvin Dale were the victims of a drowning accident in a gravel pit southwest of town.

William was born June 30, 1938, in Ringgold county in Iowa. Marvin the younger boy, was born on January 3, 1940 also in Ringgold county. It was in March of 1947 that the boys’ family moved from Earlham, and enrolled in the Stewartville school. Since that time they have made many lasting friends among their school. Mates of Stewartville high school.

William always had a smile and a cherry greeting for everyone and fully enjoyed the activities and duties of life in school, at home and everywhere. Marvin, the quieter of the two was somewhat more difficult to know. However, he too would flash a smile once he was assured of your friendship. William, a member of the Senior high school, took part in band, track and declamatory work. Marvin in Junior high has participated in the Junior high football activities.

Together the boys had a workshop and here they made and repaired various articles for their family and friends. Riding horses was another hobby of the brothers and many times youngsters enjoyed riding throughout the area with Marvin and William.

They were ready to share their fun with everyone. Work and play were a part of the family unit. The boys were responsible young men on the farm, helping their mother and father in all ways possible.

It was June of 1948 that Marvin and William declared the Lord as their Saviour. It is indeed a great sorrow for the friends, relatives and above all Mom, Dad and sister to bear. It is at this time we must put our trust in the almighty Father whose wisdom and mercy passeth all understanding.