James Ellsworth Sanburn 1865-1941

SANBURN

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 5/5/2011 at 14:32:21

Sanburn, James Ellsworth –
The death of a life time resident brought sadness to a community with the passing of James E. Sanburn early Monday morning, May 5 [1941]. Mr. Sanburn had been in failing health for the past 13 years, but his condition was not considered serious until the last two weeks. His death was due to heart trouble having been found dead by his son and wife in what seemed to be a peaceful sleep. His death occurred about 4 a.m. at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 13 days.
James Ellsworth Sanburn, son and James and Mary Sanburn was born northeast of Villisca, May 22, 1865, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Clara E. Smith on Jan. 31, 1889, who passed away Feb. 9, 1940. Seven children were born, two Maude and James E. being deceased.
The surviving children are Mary Laurens, Compton, Calif.; Frances Stevens, Forsyth, Mont., Lee Sanburn, Conway; Goldia Strait, Corning, Ia. and Pearle Donaldson, Fullerton, Calif. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Roberts and Mrs. Lillie Spargur of Villisca and many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Sanburn was a truly Christian character and was a member of the Stringtown Federated church. For the past ten years of his life he had made his home with his son Lee and wife, Mable.
Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at the Stringtown church at 1: 30. The Rev. Harris of Conway conducted the services and burial was made at Villisca.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, May 15, 1941