Lean, Olive E. (Mrs. William) 1895-1978

LEAN, LAWTON

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Hawarden Independent (8-3-1978)

Born: 1895
Died: 1978

Mrs. William Lean, formerly Olive Lawton, of Bellflower, California was buried last week in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Ireton. Mrs. Lean passed away in April and her body was cremated at that time. Last week Mr. Lean, accompanied by a daughter and granddaughter, brought her remains to Ireton to be buried.

She is survived by her husband, William, a daughter and a son. She was 86 years old and a former teacher at Ireton. The Lean’s lived in Ireton after they were married and later moved to California. Mr. Lean was a mail carrier in Ireton and after they moved to California he continued as a mail carrier and Mrs. Lean continued to teach out there. While here last week Mr. Lean and daughter and granddaughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hansen on Hawarden.