Heald, A.R. 1829-1916

HEALD, WHEELER

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 6/29/2011 at 09:35:22

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Oct. 10, 1916

A.R. HEALD

One of the '49-ers, who crossed the plains to California in search of gold, a pioneer of Poweshiek county and an old resident of Grinnell, reached the end of life's pilgrimage yesterday morning, when A.R. Heald died at his home on First avenue. Mr. Heald was taken ill this summer while he was visiting his four sons and a daughter who reside in Montana and Wyoming. He underwent a stroke of paralysis but improved later and was brought home by his son Walter. He continued to improve, but last week another stroke came upon him and he has failed steadily since that time.

The funeral services will be conducted by Professor Charles Noble from the residence at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Of his eight children three are here: Ernest, from Indiana, Herbert from Michigan and his daughter, Mrs. Alice Wheeler, who has made a home for him and given him a daughter's tender care during his declining years. The five children in the west, Harry, George, Walter and Ed and one daughter, Mary, will not be able to come.

Mr. Heald came to Chester in 1866 and was for many years a prominent and respected resident of that favored community. In 1882 the family moved to Grinnell in order that the large family of children might have the advantages of the educational facilities offered here. That they did so is attested by the fact that four of the children are graduated from college.

Mr. Heald was aged 87 years, 3 months, and 25 days.