Carter, Rev. David A. 1858- 1927

CARTER, HENDERSON

Posted By: Viv Reeves, Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/7/2007 at 19:07:58

From the Whiting Argus, Whiting, (Monona), Iowa, Thursday, August 4, 1927, Page 1, Column 1:

WHITING PASTOR CALLED SUDDENLY BY HEART ATTACK
Rev. D. A. Carter Was Devoted Citizen of Whiting for Thirty Years

No greater shock could have struck this community and more severe sadness cast upon everyone of its residents, than the sudden death of Rev. D. A. Carter, which occurred here at his home in the early hours of the morning of last Friday. The news of his death was a shock to everyone, and in their hearts there was the weight of sorrow that possesses one when only the most loved ones depart this life. It is the unexpected and sudden passing of a devoted citizen such as Mr. Carter was, that brings the deep regret of his fellowmen.

Rev. Carter was a man of apparently strong physical makeup, both in heartiness and health. Seldom did he complain of any ill feeling, and everyone was of the opinion that he appeared to be the picture of health. Last Thursday evening, however, Mr. Carter attended church services at the city park, and to everyone he appeared in the usual jolly mood. Little did his friends think that the day following he would be with us no longer. Incidentally, however, at this meeting Mr. Carter had remarked to Rev. W. E. Purdy, who was in charge of the meetings, that he felt a sharp pain in his left side near his heart, but that otherwise he was feeling well.

Thursday night Mr. Carter retired as usual, and seemed to rest well until the early hours of the next morning, when he was awakened and at 4:00 o'clock he suddenly passed away, his death being caused by heart trouble.

David A. Carter was born at Glenwood, Iowa, March 20, 1858. It was here that he spent his early manhood days. In 1882 he taught school at Glenwood and at the same time he worked in partnership in a grocery store there with his father and brother. In 1883 he taught in Harrison district. He also taught in Ashton township.

In 1885 Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Jennie Henderson, then of Ticonic. Thirty years ago on August first, he moved with his family to Whiting where he spent the best years of his life in the service of his Lord and Master, whom he loved. Although he served as minister previously, he was ordained to the ministry February 4, 1923, by the First Christian church of Onawa, C. S. Kleckner, officiating.

A loving wife and four children, Blanche, Roscoe, Jocy and Ada are left without the companionship and care of a christian husband and father. He also leaves a brother, J. W. Carter of Glenwood, Ia., a sister of Riverside, California, one half brother, Ben Carter of O'Neil, Nebraska, and several other relatives and a countless number of friends.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock on the lawn at the Carter home. Rev. W. E. Purdy had charge. Miss Erma Strickland, of Topeka who is song leader in the meetings held in the park each evening, sang the very beautiful solo, "Does Jesus Care," which she sang at the last meeting that Mr. Carter had attended. The young people of the Christian Endeavor attended in a body to pay their last respect to the departed.

There was a large gathering of people in attendance to the funeral, and not only from this community, but from far and near. All came to pay respects to a devoted minister who had served his Lord faithfully, fulfilled his mission on earth and passed on to the Great Reward, that God only gives to those who follow His teachings. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Whiting cemetery, there to remain until the day when his Master shall call him hence once more, but at that time to live Him in the land eternal. The Masonic order took part at the services at the grave.

(Note: David Alexander Carter died 29 July 1927.)