Joshua Carlile

CARLILE-BROWN

Posted By: Sharie (email)
Date: 2/5/2003 at 10:17:53

Obituary from The Saint's Herald (RLDS CHURCH), 6 April 1932:

Carlile - Joshua Carlile was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, September 11, 1853. He spent his entire life in Pottawattamie County living at or near Underwood about fifty-five years. He was married to Josephine Brown by Robert M. Elvin in Council Bluffs March 18, 1882. To them was born one son, Earl H. Carlile of Council Bluffs. Mr. Carlile was baptized into the church by Robert M. Elvin May 18, 1879 at Eight Mile Grove in Pottawattamie County. He was ordained an elder April 24, 1998, by Hans N. Hansen, J. P. Carlile and B. Harding, entering at once with commendable zeal into the duties of this office. He gave of his time, means and talent in a way to approve himself to God and the people. August 29, 1904, he was ordained a high priest and evangelical minister and patriarch at Crescent, Iowa by Frederick A. Smith and Martin M. Turpen. In this office also he served faithfully, impartially imparting encouragement and counsel, and in this work he won the love and high esteem of the church membership. He passed away February 24, 1932 after a brief illness, at his home in Underwood, Iowa. Of his immediate family he leaves his wife, son and one grandchild. The funeral was held from Underwood Church by John A. Hansen, assisted by Elder Ray whiting, Friday, February 26. Interment was in Underwood.