THERME, Lucien H.: 1855-1954

THERME, PARISH

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Date: 3/27/2014 at 14:34:16

LUCIEN H. THERME

Lucien H. Therme, second of three sons born to Joseph B. and Fannie M. Therme came into this world at Nauvoo, Ill., June 17, 1855, and passed away June 2, 1954 at the home of his nephew, V.C. Therme in Farmington.

In 1864 the family moved to Keokuk, Iowa, and in November of the same year to a farm near Anson, Mo., where he spent the major part of his life.

His father passed away in January 1882 and he remained with his mother making their home together until her death November 19, 1917.

Uncle Lucien was never married and for the past 22 years has been a beloved and honored member of the family of his nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. V.C. Therme, who tenderly cared for him in his declining years.

Always a lover of children, Uncle Lucien endeared himself to nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, with whom he was always a favorite.

Mr. Therme had been a member of the Masonic Order since 1892 having been initiated in Des Moines Lodge at Athens, Mo., where he had served as both Worshipful Mahter and Secretary. He later became a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 27 in Farmington. He completed his 50 year membership June 25, 1942, and was presented his 50 year certificate. He believed in and practiced the lofty principles of his beloved order and, when health permitted was ever a faithful attendant.

He was clerk of the Fairview School for about 60 years.

Mr. Therme was the last remaining member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Leon E. and Antoine B.

He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. V.C. Therme of Farmington, a niece, Mrs. Celia Parish, of Keosauqua also a number of great and great-great nieces and nephews, several distant relatives and many friends.

His a was congenial nature and he loved life and folks and made many friends during his nearly a century of life.

"Sunset and Evening Star,
and one clear call for me;
And may there be on no moaning of
the bar when I put out to sea."

Source: Scrapbook of Unknown Origin, Page 128