Leonard Tipton (1836-1913)

TIPTON, EATHERTON, SHENKLE, CAMPBELL

Posted By: Gail and Dennis Bell
Date: 6/24/2005 at 07:53:31

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 27, 1913 page 2. "OBITUARY OF LEONARD TIPTON- Leonard Tipton was born in Licking county, Ohio, June 25, 1836, and died February 14, 1913, his age being seventy-six years, seven months and twenty days. He came to Cedar county, Iowa, in 1851, and was married to Isodore Jennett Eatherton, November 12, 1857. They moved to Story county in December, 1877, in which county he has ever since resided. To this union were born six children, all of whom are living except Charley, who died when he as but six years old. Those living are T. E. Tipton, of Agra, Kans.: John Tipton, of Redfield, Iowa: Mrs. Lizzie Shenkle, of Collins: W. O. Tipton, of Baxter, and Mrs. Celia Campbell , of Collins. In the spring of 1904, his wife died and since that time he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Shenkle, of Collins. Last March he had a stoke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. On the Sunday before he died he contracted a severe cold and gradually failed until the end came at 1:30 a. m. Friday, when he passed away peacefully in the presence of his children and friends. The funeral was held at the M. D. church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The floral tributes were very beautiful. Rev. Elliott, of Berwick, presided and preached an eloquent and sympathetic sermon. He spoke from an intimate acquaintance with Mr. Tipton, who was an exemplary father and friend and one of our best citizens. His life was an open book and his goodness of heart and life will long live to honor his name and personality. Rev. Elliott was assisted in the services by Rev. Butterfield, of the M. E. church , and Rev. Violet, of the U. B. church. The choir was composed of chosen local singers, with Mrs. Etta Patterson accompanist. Their fine rendering of the sacred selections greatly added to the reverent dignity of the solemn service. The processional music, "Lead Kindly Light," and the recessional, "Nearer My God to Thee," played by Mrs. Etta Patterson, were most appropriate. The church was crowded with a sympathetic congregation. Mr. Tipton was honored by the citizens about fifteen years ago by being elected mayor, which office he filled with satisfaction to the town and credit to himself. He had a dispassionate and judicial mind, well fitted for this office. In the private walks of life, old and young enjoyed meeting him. For man, woman and child he had a kindly, cheering greeting. His advice was for the true and the good. He stood for best and supported it by precept and example. This was shown in his relation to the church. While he was not a member of any denomination he attended divine service when his health permitted and gave of his means for church building and church services, All the members of the family were present at his death and were mourners at the funeral. He was held in the highest regard by them, and what can be a greater earthly reward for a father to receive than the thorough esteem of his own children. Besides his children he is survived by eleven grandchildren, who with many friends mourn his departure. The interment was at Evergreen cemetery, the pall bearers being C. R. Wick, Elsworth Campbell, Clarence Campbell, John Hattery, Oscar Anderson and G. F. Holland. The sympathies of this community are given to the bereaved family. - Collins Gazette.