Taylor, Frank 1888-1968

TAYLOR, VIAL

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

Source: Hawarden Independent (6-20-1969)

Born: November23, 1888
Died: June 12, 1968

Funeral services for Frank Taylor, 79, of Ireton were held in the Ireton United Methodist Church Saturday afternoon with Dr. G.S. Bruland officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ireton under the direction of Dow Funeral Home.

Organist at the funeral was Mrs. V.E. Morey and Mrs. Allen Bertram sang “Sweet Hour of Prayer” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

Casket bearers were Eldo Degen. Frank Bowden, Hollis Karr, Gerrit Juffer, Ed Johnson and Alfred Hemmingson. Graveside military services were conducted by Bertram Post of the American Legion at Ireton.

Mr. Taylor died in the Hawarden Community Hospital last Wednesday, June 12.

A son of Frank and Elizabeth (Vial) Taylor, he was born near Ireton on November 23, 1888.He spent his entire life in the Ireton community. In his early years he farmed and later engaged in the trucking business until his retirement a few years ago. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in battles in France and with the army of occupation in Germany.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include a sister Mrs. Ida Smith of Los Angeles, California and several nieces and nephews.