Orange Judson Beerbower (1910)

BEERBOWER

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Date: 5/21/2010 at 09:08:29

Winterset Reporter
Thursday, June 2, 1910
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Death of Judson Beerbower

Mr. Judson Beerbower, for many years a resident of this city, died at Corbett, Ore., May 26th, after a long continued illness. Mr. Beerbower was an exemplary citizen and a man who commanded the respect of all who knew him. A few weeks ago, realizing that he had not long to live, he expressed a wish to be brought back to Winterset that he might die in his old home, but death claimed him before the necessary arrangements were made.

His remains were cremated on the 29th, and all that remained of his mortal body was sent to his son Albert at Des Moines.
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Winterset Reporter
Thursday, June 9, 1910
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Brought Here for Burial

The ashes of Mr. Judson Beerbower who died at Corbett, Ore., May 26th and was cremated on May 29th, arrived here on Monday and were buried in the family lot in the Rock City cemetery.
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Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, June 9, 1910
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O. J. Beerbower, a former resident of Winterset, died at his home in Corbett, Oregon at 2 o’clock on May 27, 1910. In compliance with his last request, that his body be conveyed to the Portland crematorium, his wishes were carried out when on Sunday at 3:30 on the 29th of May, a proper religious service was held, conducted by Rev. W. H. Meyer, pastor of Laurelwood Congregational church. The following notice was read at the close of the service:

O. J. Beerbower was born at Winterset, Iowa, June 22, 1858, departed this life at Corbett, Oregon, May 27, 1910, aged 51 years, 11 months and 5 days. He leaves an only son, Albert M.. now residing in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Beerbower was a man of kindly disposition, upright life and sterling character. He was one who possessed a high sense of honor and never failed to make friendships that were constant and enduring. His trust in the wisdom, guidance and love of an infinite Father was unshaken amidst and to the end of his serious illness.

His ashes were sent to his former home, Winterset, Iowa and interred in the family burial lot.