Campbell, R. Laurence 1916-1935

CAMPBELL, MAUER

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Date: 5/4/2011 at 19:36:53

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, March 1, 1935

YOUTH CLAIMED BY DEATH AFTER LONG ILLNESS
LAURENCE CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TAKEN ON VERGE OF MANHOOD

R. Laurence Campbell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Campbell, of Woonsocket,
S.D., died in a hospital at Denver, Colo., Monday following an illness of
nearly a year, caused by pulmonary tuberculosis.

The remains were brought to LeMars, Wednesday, for interment.

Laurence Campbell was born June 12, 1916, and spent most of his life in
Spencer, S.D., and Woonsocket, S.D.

He was graduated from the Woonsocket high school last year and was a pupil
on the honor roll. While a student he was prominent in musical circles and
in athletics and popular with his associates. He was a faithful workers in
the Methodist church and the Epworth League.

The youth was taken ill last spring. He spent some time in LeMars and
Merrill last year, and lived an outdoor life in hopes of ameliorating his
condition. In company with his mother, he went to Denver last September,
seeking change of climate.

He leaves to mourn his early death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Campbell,
of Woonsocket, S.D., his brother, Eugene, a student at Yankton college, his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mauer, of LeMars, and a large number of
other relatives.

FUNERAL HELD THURSDAY
The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Beely Mortuary
chapel, Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, pastor of the Methodist church of this city,
officiating. Mrs. Andrew Pereboom and Mrs. F. F. Null, of Hawarden, sang
“He’ll wipe Away Tears” and “The Lord Knows Best.” A number of fellow
students from Woonsocket came to attend the last rites and friends were
present from Ireton and Hawarden. John Campbell, of Beresford, S.D., and
Roscoe Campbell, uncles to the youth and an aunt, Miss Lois Campbell, of
Huron, S.D., came to attend the funeral.

Six cousins were pallbearers. Interment was made in the family burying
ground in the City cemetery.