Chase, George 1857-1929

CHASE, BERWELL, ANDERSON, NIESTER, KNAPP, NEVILLE, LEGG, PEARCE, PETERS

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Date: 7/8/2010 at 20:34:38

The Grinnell Herald (Grinnell, Iowa) July 2, 1929

PIONEER OF SIXTIES BURIED SUNDAY

George Chase, Vermonter, Died June 28 at Home of His Son Fred, in Grant Township.

George Chase, son of Edwin and Sarah Chase, was born at Stanstead, Vermont, June 16, 1857, and died at his home southeast of Grinnell June 28, 1929. He came with his people to Iowa at the age of eleven. They settled on a farm near Malcom. Here he grew to manhood, and later moved to a farm near Jacob where February 1, 1888, he was united in marriage to Estella Berwell, who survives him. To this union five children were born, Fred Chase, Mrs. Fred Anderson, Mrs. C.P. Niester, Josephine, at home, and little Raymond who died in 1908.

Five sisters also mourn his decease, Mrs. Phebe Knapp, Mrs. Lizzie Neville, Mrs. Eliza Legg, Mrs. Cora Pearce and Mrs. Allie Peters of Grinnell.

Mr. Chase was a quiet, lovable man who counted is friends by is acquaintances. His home and his family were his only care. For six years he has been an invalid, having been stricken with paralysis. His devoted wife with her family gave him every care that love could devise.

Farewell, Father, how we loved you.
How we miss you from our home;
When you'll not be there to greet us
As you used to when we came.
But we'll know that you are resting
On the hill above the lake.

By the side of little Raymond
Where no pain can overtake.

Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday afternoon conducted by the Rev. George Blagg. A quartet consisting of Messrs. Lindsay, Barkelew, Dawkins and Evans sang appropriate hymns. Burial was made in Hazelwood.