Weir, Ed. C. 1871-1945

WEIR, PUTNAM

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Date: 5/28/2017 at 19:15:06

Sioux Count Index Oct 5, 1945.

Obituray Of Ed. C. Weir, Hull Pioneer
Service Were Held Last Thursday For Man Who Came To Our Community In 1887

Funeral services for Mr. E. C. Weir were, held last Thursday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hull at nine o'clock, with the Rev. David McGoey of Rock Valley officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery near the church.

Mr. Weir passed away early Monday morning, September 24th, at the Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars, after having been in failing health for the past year, and a patient at the hospital there for the last two weeks of his life. A brain tumor was the cause of his death.

Mr. Weir was born June 8, 1871, at Preston, Minnesota, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Weir. There were twelve children in this family, all of whom have passed away with the exception of one sister, Mrs. Nellie Putnam of Beresford SD. As a young man, Mr. Weir came to Hull in 1887 and had made his home here ever since, where he was very active in all interests of the town until his retirement from business about a year ago.
Mr. Weir herded cattle on the range just north of town, when he first came here, and many sections which now have three or four sets of buildings on them were then nothing but prairie.

In 1904 he was married to Adeline Putnam of Hull and at one time she assisted him in operating a café, on of his many business ventures. In 1905 he took over the undertaking business, and was also connected with the furniture store, drug store and other businesses throughout his life. He played in the well -known Sioux concert Band was for many years an auctioneer, and was greatly interested in sports of all kinds. He held the position of District Deputy of the Modern Woodman of America at on time and traveled extensively throughout the State during his tenure in office. In his declining years he continued in the insurance business and served as a justice of the Peace. He will be truly missed in the community as he was a friend of all. He was a member of the Sheldon Council of the knights of Columbus.

He is survived by three daughters, Dr. Eve Wier and Loretta Weir of Pocatello, Idaho, and Mrs. Fred Mary Banks of Burbank CA and one son Edward Charles of Hollywood, and five grandchildren. A niece, Miss Nellie Healy , and her mother, Mrs. Mary Healy made their home with him after the death of His wife in 1946. Mrs. Healy passed away three years ago and Miss Healy continued to make her home with him and assisted in caring for him. His daughter Eva spent the summer with him, having returned to her college work only a few weeks ago. Dr. Eva Wier and Loretta Wier who were present at the services have returned to their work in Idaho.