Card, Clayton J. 1846-1918

CARD, COWLES, FREDERICKSEN, VANDERVER

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 12/10/2011 at 18:28:23

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Oct. 8, 1918

CLAYTON J. CARD DIES SUDDENLY
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His Death Occurs Suddenly Friday Afternoon Last--Was at His Store When Stricken.
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RESIDENT OF GRINNELL FOR THIRTY-SIX YEARS
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Was a Sufferer From Hardening of the Arteries But Kept About His Business.
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The death of Clayton J. Card, old settler and respected citizen, occurred at his home in this city, 1302 Main street, Friday afternoon last. Though not in good health, having suffered for several years with arterial schlerosis, his death was sudden and unexpected. On the day he passed away he was at the store as usual. At 3 o'clock he suffered a severe attack of heart disease. He was immediately taken home in an auto. When he arrived there he was able to walk into the house with some assistance and could talk to the people around him. From that time he failed rapidly and passed away at 6 o'clock.

Mr. Card was born in Broome county, New York, Sept. 1, 1846, where he grew to manhood. When quite a young man he taught school a few terms. Later he learned the trade of a cabinet maker, and when still a young man came to Iowa. He owned a furniture and undertaking establishment at Ladora and later conducted the same business at Marengo.

At Monroe, Iowa, August 25, 1870, Mr. Card was united in marriage to Miss Rose G. Cowles, of that place. Two children were born to this union, both of whom survive their father. They are: Fred M. Card, of Burlington, Iowa, and Mrs. Grace Fredericksen, of Ringsted, Iowa.

In 1882 the family came to Grinnell to live, and this city remained their home until they passed away. Mrs. Card died here Nov. 13, 1908. Feb. 17, 1910, he was again married to Miss Eva M. Vanderver, of Grinnell, who survives him.

For thirty years, after coming to Grinnell, Mr. Card was a traveling salesman for the Embalming and Burial Case Co. of Burlington. He gave it up a few years ago on account of failing health, and then took the management of a shoe store on Broad street which he had owned an interest in for twenty-eight years.

Mr. Card was a life-long member of the Congregational church, and recently had become a member of the Elks lodge of this city.

The funeral was held from the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, being delayed to await the arrival of the son, Fred Card, who was in Colorado. Services were conducted by Dr. Vittum of the Congregational church.

Those attending the funeral from out of the city are Mr.and Mrs. R.M. Vanderver, of Marshalltown, Mrs. L.E. Anthony of Sheridan; Mrs W.E. Penfield, of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. John Battorf of Wellsville, Kansas; and Miss Bessie Card, of Des Moines.

Mr. Card was one of the kind, courteous men who always make friends and his uniform cheerfulness and courtesy contributed much to his great success as a traveling man. All loved this prince of good men, and extend sincere sympathy with the bereaved relatives.