Frank J. EURITT

EURITT, CRAWFORD

Posted By: Sharon R. Becker (email)
Date: 11/21/2008 at 17:18:16

The Mount Ayr Record-News, 1933

OBITUARY - FRANK J. EURITT.

Frank J. EURITT, the son of Thomas E. and Margaret E. EURITT, was born in Decatur county, Iowa, May 24, 1864, and moved with his parents, five brothers and four sisters, to Ringgold county February 19, 1876, of whom all but one have preceded him in death. He lived in this vicinity until he departed from this life May 6, 1933, aged 68 years, 11 months and 12 days. On November 5, 1894, he was united in marriage to Nellie CRAWFORD. To this union were born two sons, William S., who departed this life January 9, 1923, and Wayne T., who with his mother are left to mourn his loss. He also leaves one brother, Robert of Kellerton, and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edith EURITT, and two grandchildren, Robert and Evalyn EURITT, of Des Moines; also a host of other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Christian church at Kellerton and also a member of the Masonic order, the Royal Arch Mason at Mount Ayr and the order of the Eastern Star at Kellerton. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Christian church, conducted by Rev. LISTER, of Creston, assisted by the local pastor, Rev. KRATZER, and the body was laid to rest in Maple Row cemetery. The beautiful ritualistic service of the Masonic fraternity was conducted at the grave.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, 2008