Baldwin, LeRoy Franklin "Roy" 1899-1920

BALDWIN, WADDLE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/13/2011 at 16:01:12

Akron Register-Tribune
March 18, 1920

DIED.
Roy Baldwin passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Baldwin, in Akron, on Friday morning, March 12, 1920, at the age of 20 years, 4 months, and 5 days, after a several weeks’ illness, of pneumonia. Since a serious illness of heart trouble and rheumatism about four years ago, he had not been in rugged health. He had apparently nearly recovered from the first attack of pneumonia, but when a relapse came his weakened constitution was unable to withstand it, despite all that loving care and medical skill could accomplish.

LeRoy Franklin Baldwin was born near Adaville, Plymouth county, Iowa, November 7, 1899, and resided on the farm there until his parents moved to Akron about three years ago. Roy was a model young man, upright and industrious, and a faithful attendant at Sunday school from early youth. He united with the church some years ago and the testimony of those who knew him best is, “He lived a consistent Christian life,” being held I high esteem by all who knew him. Left to mourn their loss are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Baldwin, one sister, Mrs. Ed. Waddle, of Waubay, S.D., and four brothers, Charles, of Correctionville, Iowa; Oscar, of near LeMars, Iowa, Walter and Lloyd Baldwin, of Akron, Iowa. To the relatives so sadly bereaved the community offers its sincere sympathy.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. E. Spahr in the Akron M. E. church Sunday afternoon. The auditorium was filled with friends of the family, quite a number from the old home near Adaville, to pay a last tribute of respect to the departed. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.

Relatives present at the funeral from a distance were: Charles Baldwin, of Correctionville, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baldwin, of LeMars, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Waddle and children, of Waubay, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baldwin and Ed. Baldwin, of Cushing, Ia.; James Wright, of Correctionville, Ia., and Albert Wright, of Cushing, Ia.

In Memory of Roy Baldwin

God gives us friends on earth with gladness,
And swift the moments fly
That bring to us the hour of sadness,
When we must say good-by.

The pain was great, the shock severe,
To part with him we loved so dear,
But to God’s will submit we must,
And in our Heavenly Father trust.

The gentle smile, the words of cheer
No more from his kind lips we’ll hear.
In love he lived, in Christ he died,
We claimed his life, but God denied.

His life was short, but years well spent,
He on his Master’s mission went,
Faithful and true to all his trust,
Till earth reclaimed his mortal dust.

We weep today, but smile through tears,
To know he’s free from all life’s cares;
And in our Father’s house on high,
We all shall greet him bye and bye.

Some day to earth we’ll say farewell,
And fly away with him to dwell.
There, safe upon that shining shore,
We’ll sing God’s praises evermore.

Sweet is the sleep our dear one takes,
Till in Christ Jesus he awakes.
Then will his happy soul rejoice,
To hear his blessed Savior’s voice.

One by one earth’s ties are broken,
As we see our love decay,
And our hopes so fondly cherished,
Brightens, but to pass away.

One by one our hopes grow brighter,
As we near the shining shore;
For we know across the river,
Wait our loved ones gone before.
~By A Friend.

CARD OF THANKS.
We are deeply appreciative of the kind assistance rendered and the sympathy expressed by neighbors and the M. E. Ladies Aid especially, during the illness and after the death of our beloved son and brother, LeRoy Baldwin; also for the beautiful floral offerings.—Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Baldwin and Family.