Peebles, Bryon Sr. 1849-1937

PEEBLES, GARRETT

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Source: Hawarden Independent (8-19-1937)

Born: December 2, 1849
Died: August 12, 1937

BRYON PEEBLES ENDS LIFE’S JOURNEY

In the death of Bryon Peebles, who passed away last Thursday afternoon at 3:15, following a lingering illness, Sioux County has lost one of its earliest settlers, who spent his life in honesty and devotion and set an example of good citizenship. Coming through the early years of settlement and up building, he experienced all those trials which tested an early settler. By his conservative ways and living, by experience finding out the value of a dollar, by careful business methods he obtained sufficient to carry him through life without worry and want. His early experiences in the then new country were always gladly listened to by younger generations and the ways and customs were much like a story book when compared with present conditions. The life of one of Ireton’s oldest of years of residence as well as years served, has closed and the friends and beloved ones will retain many fond memories of that life for years to come.

Funeral services were held from the home at 1;30 Sunday afternoon and from the Methodist Church at 2 o’clock with Reverend George Schneider in charge. The church was crowded with those who came to pay a last farewell to the departed. A quartette composed of E.F. Gandy, Frank Crane, Mrs. Arthur Bartlett and Miss Madge Satterlee, with Mrs. Henry Poll at the piano, sang, “In the Garden,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Goodnight Here but Good Morning Up There.” The pallbearers were G.L. Houlton, Frank Parrott, Joe Jones, J.A. Lindenman, Ben Bay and Richard Herwynen. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Burial was made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, beside the resting place of his wife.

Byrin Peebles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philander Peebles, was born in Green County, Wisconsin, December 2, 1849, and passed away August 12, 1937, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 10 days. He was one of a family of fourteen children, five of whom survive. In 1867, at the age of 18 years, he came to Sioux County and with the exception of a few years spent on his farms in Plymouth County, southeast of Ireton, this has been his home since that time.

He was a real pioneer settler in the county and went through all the hardships and experiences of the early days when neighbors were few and far apart. He was here before the town of Ireton was ever thought of and when the section that the town now partly covers was just so much prairie. He saw and experienced its early struggles for a place on the map and since has seen its growth, taking part in its business as well as its social life. In the early days he was in the delivery business.

He was married to Livona Garrett at Canton July 31, 1882, and to this union were born four children. One daughter, Eva, Mrs. L.F. Morris, preceded her parents in death June 1, 1908. His wife died September 4, 1924. The children who survive are Jesse Peebles, Mrs. W.A. Marienau and Mrs. Ellen Reid, all of Ireton. There are nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. E.R. Day and Mrs. Anna Pierce of Chaney, Illinois; Pete Peebles of Lake City, Iowa; Arthur Peebles of Los Angeles, California and George Peebles of O’Neill, Nebraska. Besides there are many other relatives and innumerable friends.

Thus for the past 43 years he was a resident of Ireton. Seventeen of these years he spent in the home now owned by J.A. Lindennian and the last 26 years he has lived in his modern home which he built. Mr. Peebles was always interested in the affairs of the community, county, state, and nation and for years could be found at conventions, sent there as a delegate by his fellow citizens. His long useful life is a record of loyalty to his family as well as fellowmen. Devoted to his loved ones, yet always considerate of others, many found him a real friend in need. Respected by young and old, boys and girls always found a friend in him.

He went through life without very little illness until about a year ago when he was taken ill. His case became serious and he was taken to a hospital and an operation was performed which gave only temporary relief and six months ago he began to steadily fail. The best of care and nursing seemed of no avail and he passed away peacefully to his long rest.