Ward Vernon Nellis (1945)
NELLIS, NOLTE, JONES, GILLILAND, NELSON
Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 12/7/2008 at 10:36:02
Earlham Library Collection
Earlham EchoObituary
Ward V. Nellis, son of Robert L. and Julia Nolte Nellis, was born in Muscatine county, Iowa, August 11, 1881, and departed this life November 22, 1945, at the age of 64 years, three months and 11 days.
In 1898 he moved with his parents to a farm in Penn township. He was united in marriage with Myrtle Jones at Earlham, Iowa, December 27, 1906. to this union six children were born, Clyde, of Flint, Michigan; Ivan, of Des Moines, Iowa; Donald, who passed on April 1, 1943, Helen Gilliland of Winterset; Delbert and Erma Nelson of Earlham. All three of the sons have been in the service of their country, Ivan and Delbert having only recently returned from over seas.
In 1910 he moved to Earlham, where he has since resided, and for a number of years was engaged in business here.
Ward was generous hearted. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was devoted to his family, and especially enjoyed the grandchildren. Some of his happiest moments were spent with them gathered around him.
He united with the church when a boy and was a member of the Earlham Methodist church at the time of his death.
For a number of years he has been in failing health. He realized the end was near and expressed his hope in the future. On Thanksgiving morning he quietly slipped away, leaving to mourn his passing his devoted wife, Myrtle, three sons, two daughters, nineteen grandchildren, and a great grandson, four brothers, Clinton L. of Salem, Iowa; Roy C. of Des Moines; Earl E. of Woodward, Iowa; and Merl E. of Earlham, besides many other relatives and friends.
Note: Burial was made in the Earlham cemetery.
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