Leach, James William 1868-1935

LEACH, VANDOVER, BONHAM, OLSEN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 7/27/2007 at 23:33:53

Onawa Democrat
31 January 1935

The Obituary of James W Leach

James William Leach, born December 21, 1868, died at the Lutheran hospital at Sioux City, Iowa January 22, 1935, at the age of 67 years, one month and one day old.

Was born in Decatur County, Indiana and moved to Monona County with his parents at the age of 3 years settling near Mapleton, Iowa in 1871. Here he spent most of his life except a few years near Castana, Iowa. Moving from there to Sioux City, Iowa 12 years ago. Here he purchased his home at 3317 Athlone Ave. at which place he lived until his death.

Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, Della Leach and six children, and a host of friends and relatives. He was a kind husband and father and neighbor and will be greatly missed by all.

The children are: Mrs. Bertha Vandover, Cherokee, Ia., Mrs. Verda Bonham, Little Sioux, Iowa, Mrs. Goldie Olsen, Soldier, Ia., Clarence Leach, Blencoe, Ia., Clyde and Raymond Leach of Sioux City, Ia, and Blanche Sylvia Leach, who died in infancy. Rutledge Funeral parlors had charge of the funeral and arrangements. Rev. A. J. Kammon of the Third Presbiterian church had charge of the services conducted January 26, 1935. Interment was made in Floyd Cemetery at Sioux City, Iowa.

Thou art gone dear father
Thou are gone to rest
Gone from us forever
For to dwell among the Blest
Dearest father you have left us
How they absence now we feel
It is God who has bereft us
He shall all our sorrows heal.
You are gone but not forgotten
By the ones who loved you

Best
When our souls are laid to rest