John Wesley Warren (1856-1949)

WARREN, WHITE, THOMPSON, COOPER, LEWIS, DUNAHUGH

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:11

From Nevada Evening Journal November 10, 1949 (page 6)

Services in Cambridge For John W. Warren

Funeral services for John Wesley Warren, 93, life-time resident of the Cambridge community, who passed away Thursday morning Nov. 3, in the Iowa Lutheran hospital in Des Moines, were held Sunday afternoon from the Cambridge Methodist church with Rev. Mark Wetteland in charge, assisted by Rev. Gayle Geisler.

A quartete consisting to Mrs. Roy Gill, Mrs. Leland Gardner, John Dyer and Earl Gardner, sang "Rock of Ages", "Ivory Palaces" and "The Old Rugged Cross", accompanied by Mrs. John Dyer at the piano.

The floral offerings, mission gifts and memorial funds expressed the sympathy of the many relatives and friends in Cambridge and elsewhere.

Casket bearers were Edgar Thompson of Des Moines, Robert Cooper of Nevada, Richard Warren and Wesley of Ames, Robert Larson of Story City and Virgil Brooks of Nevada.

Burial was in the Center Grove cemetery, between Cambridge and Maxwell.

OBITUARY

John Wesley Warren, the fifth son of John and Ellen Warren, was born January 12, 1856, in the Center Grove vicinity; he spent most of his life here. In recent years he has made his home with a daughter, Glendora Thompson, in Cambridge. His family have all preceded him in death.

John Wesley Warren was united in marriage to Lora M. White on May 22, 1889. She passed on, March 23, 1930. To this union were born eight children: Mrs. Glendora Thompson of Cambridge, Mrs. Pearl Cooper of Nevada, Mrs. Viola Lewis of Spencer, Mrs. Agnes Dunahugh of Seattle, Wash., Raymond Warren of Ames, Otis Warren also of Ames, Maurice Warren of Cambridge, and Carroll Warren of Los Angeles, Calif. Agnes Dunahugh and Carroll Warren were unable to attend the services.

Mr. Warren was a pioneer settler of Iowa, who helped turn the sod of the prairie into fertile productive fields. He was five years old when the Civil War broke out and since has witnessed the climax of two World Wars. Like his father who established the first school at Center Grove. Mr. Warren was active in the construction of the religious and educational life of the community.

At the age of fourteen, Mr. Warren became a member of the Methodist church. He remained true to his convictions throughout life, exemplifying his faith in God. Mr. Warren witnessed the great changes of a century. It began with the log cabin and age of covered wagon, he saw the building of great railroads, churches and schools. He was interested in the improvement and progress of better roads and transportation; in recent years recognized the vastness of air age.

Of his dearest possessions were his many friends; the well being of his family and fellowman were always uppermost in his mind.

At various times, Mr. Warren had been ill, his resent attack was sudden and acute. He was taken to the Iowa Lutheran hospital at Des Moines on Monday afternoon where he passed away at 3:15 a. m. Thursday.

Survivors

Mr. Warren leaves to rever his passing his eight children already mentioned, twenty-three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. The fine character of Mr. Warren will always remain an emblem of lasting tribute to his memory.

Relatives and friends attending the services were from Des Moines, Ames, Nevada, Spencer, Slater, Maxwell, Madrid, Story City, Newton and Cool Valley, Illinois.