MERCER, Clyde R.: 1888-1936

MERCER, CARRUTHERS, BEGHTOL

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 7/4/2013 at 07:00:13

Clyde R. Mercer

Clyde R. Mercer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mercer was born December 15, 1888 at Kilbourne, Iowa. His early life was spent in the vicinity of Kilbourne. He departed this life on July 7, 1936 at St. Joseph hospital, Ottumwa, Ia.

He was united in marriage with Minnie Carruthers October 2, 19?7. To this union two children were born: Edna of Chicago and Carl of Des Moines.

For the past 11 years he has been employed by the State Highway Commission.

He leaves to mourn his passing besides his widow and the above mentioned children, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carl Mercer; two brothers, John of Helena, Mont. and G.E. of Kilbourne; and one sister, Mrs. Norton Beghtol of Selma, Iowa.

Funeral services were held from the Keosauqua Methodist church Thursday afternoon July 9 at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. M.E. Hayes.

Interment in Oak Lawn cemetery.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank everyone who assisted us by kindly courtesies and sympathy during the death of our husband and father, Clyde R. Mercer.

Mrs. Minnie Mercer and family.
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Father

Saw his cheeks were getting paler,
Don't understand just why;
Saw his body growing frailer,
Then at last I saw him die.
Rest had come! His taskes were ended,
Calm was written on his brow;
Daddy's life was big and splendid.
And I understand it now - Guest.
(???) Edna and Carl Mercer.

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Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 133, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA