William Edward Parker (1936)
FINCH, HARRICKMON, HOUGH, OGBURN, PARKER, STEPHENSON
Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:02:53
The Adams County Free Press
Corning, Iowa
Thursday, January 30, 1936
Page 1, Column 7OBITUARY
William Edward Parker, son of Ira and Margaret Parker was born in Madison county, Iowa, March 25, 1862 and died at his home south of Mt. Etna Thursday January 23, 1936 at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 28 days. He grew to manhood in Madison county.
He was married to Frances A. Ogburn, September 10, 1885 who preceded him in death. Four of the five children who were born to this union have died. These are: Ernest who died in infancy, Charley, Rose Stephenson and Susan Finch. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Hough of Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, Jonathan of Harlan, Iowa; Charles of Winterset, Iowa; also one sister, Mrs. Coral Harrickmon of Los Angeles, Calif. Four grandchildren have made their home with him since the death of their mother, Mrs. Susan Finch. They are Gerald, Evelyn, Lyle and Donald Finch. He is also survived by a large number of relatives and close friends, among them his sister-in-law, Mrs. William Ogburn who was with him and the children when the end came, and who has been so loyal in her care. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Parker was a very loving husband, father and grandfather and was loved by everyone who knew him. No sacrifice was too great, and one of his greatest pleasures was in helping others.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25, 1936 at Mt. Etna at 2 p.m. conducted by Harry K. Rogers. Burial was made in the Massena cemetery.
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