EPPERSON, Cliva Esmer

EPPERSON, ANDERSON, STOREY, LAMBKIM

Posted By: Elaine Harrington (email)
Date: 11/9/2006 at 06:15:44

Mills County Tribune
August 4, 1921

Cliva Esmer Epperson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Epperson of Pacific Junction, Ia., was born in Mills County, Ia., August 13, 1895, and died at Glenwood July 31, 1921, at the age of 25 years, 11 months and 18 days.

He leaves to mourn his loss a father and mother and also two brothers and two sisters---Mrs. Ed Anderson of Council Bluffs, William Epperson of Folsom, Mrs. Ralph Storey of Pacific Junction, and Andrew Epperson at home. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

He as afflicted for many years with heart trouble, which wsa the cause of his sudden death.
He spent two winters in California and had recently returned to spend the summer with his parents. Cliva was of the sunny disposition and endeared himself to all who knew him. He was also a kind and loving son and brother and will be greatly missed.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the L. D. S. church in Glenwood and was conducted by Elder B. S. Lambkim and the body was laid to rest beside his brother Artie in the West Liberty cemetery.