David Vance Thrift (1845-1921)

THRIFT, KING, TRESS, THESS

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/30/2014 at 00:26:42

From Nevada Journal September 14, 1921

THRIFT FUNERAL SATURDAY P. M.

WELL KNOWN CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIED THURSDAY MORNING AT 3:30 O'CLOCK

The funeral of the late D. V. Thrift tho died at Iowa sanitarium Thursday from the family home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which interment will be in the Nevada cemetery.

The funeral will be in charge of Rev. J. George Walz of Central Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. R. M. Shipman of the Methodist church. Interment will be under the auspices of Samson Lodge No. 77 Knights of Pythias, of which Mr. Thrift had been a long time and active member. Jason D. Ferguson Post G. A. R. of which he was also a member will attend in a body and have part in the services also.

Mr. Thrift had been a resident of Nevada for close to 40 years and during the most of that time had been actively engaged in business of various kinds. A tinner by trade, he had worked at that for many years, but of late years had engaged in the cafe business and for many years conducted billiard rooms in the city.

He had a wide acquaintance over the county and was a man who made many friends. Quiet and unassuming in his daily life, he always took an active interest in affairs of the state and the community as well, and was looked upon by all as a substantial citizen and had many very warm friends.

He was one of the younger of the Civil war veterans of the county and always attended the reunions and was well known among the Grand Army men of the county. He was of a cheerful and congenial disposition, was ever charitable and many acts of kindness and charity marked the path of his daily life.

David Vance Thrift was born at Utica, Ohio, August 18, 1945. When he was a babe of two years his parents moved to Belfountaine, Ohio, where he grew to young manhood. When a lad of but 17 years he enlisted in Company E 82d Ohio Volunteers and served until the end of the war.

He was united in marriage to Miss Emily A. King in Ohio, December 26, 1865. No children were born to this union and the good wife is left to mourn the death of her companion of nearly 56 years.

Mr. and Mrs. Thrift came out to Iowa about 40 years ago, they first joining a brother in another part of the state but about two years later came to Nevada and this had since been their home.

In his family there were five brothers one sister and two half sisters. Of this large family the only one now left is Mrs. Mary Tess of Columbus, Ohio, a half sister, whom Mr. Thrift had planned of visiting this season in case he had gone down to Indianapolis to attend the National Grand Army Encampment.

He had not been well for some time, having suffered from various ailments but was not taken seriously ill until the evening of August 21. The following morning he was removed from his home to Iowa sanitarium where he submitted to a minor operation to relieve him of his suffering. It had been expected that he would submit to a more serious operation later, but he never regained his strength, and died as state at 3:30 on the morning of Thursday, Sect. 8.

When Mr. Thrift was taken ill his case was diagnosed as prostate glands and soon after he was taken to the sanitarium for a minor operation for drainage was given. This afforded him relief and it was planned to operate for the removal of the trouble later. He was rapidly recovering from his first operation and had been ale to sit up in a chair, until a week ago Thursday when an attack of hiccoughs developed, and these continued until close to the time of death, and it was this that ultimately caused his death, according to the statement of his physician.

OBITUARY OF DAVID VANCE THRIFT

David Vance Thrift was born at Utica, Ohio, August 15, 1845. At the early age of two years his parents took him with them to Bellefontaine, Ohio where he grew to young manhood. His mother died when he was still very young. He grew up under the care and influence of others, and at the age of 17 enlisted in Company E, 82nd Ohio Volunteers. He gave his service to his country faithfully and was honorably discharged at the close of the civil war.

After being mustered out of the service, he returned home on December 28, 1865, was united in marriage to Miss Emily A. King at Warsaw, Indiana. In 1872 they came to Iowa and made their home with a brother of Mr. Thrift and in the spring of 1873 they moved to Nevada, Ia., which has been their home ever since.

Of the family of eight, five brothers, one sister, and two half-sisters, Mr. Thrifts demise leaves only one half sister, Mrs. Mary Tress of Columbus, Ohio. A widow is left to mourn his loss.

Mr. Thrift was well known to Nevada townspeople as one of her foremost citizens. He was active in business for many years. he readily made friends and always cherished their friendship. He picked his friends largely from among young people, and would enjoy his hikes and visits to the country streams with them. He was unassuming but hopeful in his spirit.

Mr. Thrift many years ago, was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of this city, but in recent years was not active in church work.

Long a familiar figure to Nevada folk, Mr. Thrift will be missed by his many friends and comrades who for years have enjoyed his close acquaintance and friendship. He was a respected and admired member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and also an esteemed member of the Knights of Pythias, who had charge of the burial services at the grave.

Sincerest sympathy is extended to the sorrowing widow and all tho mourn with her the passing of a loving husband and loyal citizen and friend.