Chandler E. Bull 1852-1927

BULL, BILLUPS, WESTBROOK, STORER, TETER, SETON

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 2/16/2002 at 02:06:20

OBITUARY OF C.E. BULL

Chandler E. Bull, eldest son of Hezekiah and Abigail Bull, was born in Scotland county, Missouri, October, 1852, and departed this life September 13, 1927, at Melba, Idaho.

He was married to Miss Ida Billups, December 1, 1875. To this union one daughter, Minnie Mae, was born, who departed this life July 1897.

Surviving Mr. Bull are his wife, Mrs. C. E. Bull, his grandson Edgar Westbrook, and great grandchild all of Melba, Idaho; two brothers, H. A. Bull, Vancouver, B.C. and E.G. Bull of Memphis, Mo.; his sister [sic], Mrs. Emily Storer of Memphis; Mrs. Effie B. Teter and Mrs. Lorena Seton of Cantril, Iowa.

Mr. Bull spend his early life on a large farm near Milton, Iowa, where he engaged in stock business. He was prominent in all circles. A good community leader, he was elected to represent Van Buren county in the state legislature.

Their first move was to Oklahoma where he became prominent in business and political circles.

Later they settled at Melba, Idaho, and spent the remainder of his life there. Due to his kind and gentle nature, he made friends every where he went.

His last ten years have been spent in invalidism, which he bore with the same gentle uncomplaining spirit that has been an outstanding trait of his character.

Always thoughtful of others, on the day of his death he urged his devoted wife to leave him to inquire about the granddaughter-in-law, who was not well. Upon Mrs. Bull's return he beckoned her to move him to the kitchen where he loved to sit. She moved him to his couch and then assisted him to turn his head. With a slight gasp he passed peacefully and quietly to greet his creator.

Although frail in health, Mrs. Bull, has heroically cared for him through the long ten years vigil. She prayed that strength be given her that she might fulfill the privilege of loving devotion. Her prayer was answered.

Services were held in the Baptist church at Melba, Idaho, and the many friends who paid their respects testified to the high esteem in which Mr. Bull was held. The I.O.O.F. Order of which he has been a member many years took charge of the burial services at Caldwell, Idaho. "Immortal life is something to be earned by slow self conquest, comradeship with pain and patient seeking after high truth."

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 202 of Obit Bk A found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in July 1999.)

I am NOT related to Mr. Chandler E. Bull and am posting this obit for those who may find him in their family history.

(originally posted 11 Aug 1999)