MCCLURE, Frank H. (1867-1923)

MCCLURE

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 6/4/2019 at 23:30:20

Frank H. McClure
(January 1, 1867 - January 16, 1923)

Frank Homer McClure was born at Hoosier Row, January 1st, 1867. He moved with his parents to Indianola, Iowa, when just a young lad, was education in the city schools and graduated with honors, having been chosen to deliver the salutatory of his class. For a number of years he was in business with his father, the late T. M. McClure, later forming a partnership with J. H. Watson and continuing in he same until accepting the position as assistant cashier in the First National bank, during which he made many life long friendships. He united with the First Presbyterian church of this city. Then, when the church was left without a pastor transferred his letter to the First Methodist Episcopal church where he remained and was always a true and consistent Christian
worker, not only in the church but his business as well. One day in talking with his wife he made this remark, that he had tried to live right so that when he was called to the great beyond it could not be said of him that he had ever imposed on anyone intentionally. He was ever ready and willing to do whatever he was called upon to do. Being a staunch member of the Smith Bible class he had ample opportunities to help in various ways the cause of Christ. He was united in marriage with Miss Fanchon Clark June 26, 1895. About seven years ago he was stricken down in the midst of a most promising life, with a malady for which he was never able to find relief. Three years and five months ago he went to Roswell, New Mexico, hoping a milder climate would in some way allay the disease. But to no avail. His sufferings were intense and through it all was borne without a murmur. While there although not able to engage in active work through his quiet cheerful ways he won everlasting friendships. After having a very pleasant Thanksgiving he was taken ill the next afternoon and never recovered. He ceased to breathe January 16th, 1923. He has gone to his reward. A favorite text was "In my Father's house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you." He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted and loving wife who was his constant companion through all his illness, an aged mother who lives with his sister, Mrs. L H. Wilder, of Norton, Kansas, Judge J. T. McClure of Roswell, New Mexico, and Mrs. Lynn W. Alexander, of Dallas, Texas, besides other relatives and a host of true friends. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Wednesday, January twenty-fourth at 2:00 p. m. conducted by the pastor, Dr. Fred N. Willis.