FARMER, Earnest B. 1869-1921

FARMER

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall
Date: 6/18/2007 at 07:22:45

Earnest B. Farmer was born in Northwood, Iowa, October 31, 1869, and died at his home in Bowbells, N.Dak., November 4, 1921. He was united in marriage to Della Siverling on May 1, 1895. Born and reared in Northwood, he had the advantages of school, church and Sunday school, where he was a faithful attendant. In his early manhood; after finishing school, he taught in the rural schools of Worth county several years, finally taking employment with E.C. Hall in the hardware business, where he continued until Mr. Hall went out of business here. After a short time he went to Mt. Auburn where he was manager and later the partner of W.A. Call in hardware and furniture. When his firm sold out he accepted a position in Vinton as manager of the Cole hardware store until his health failed.

He then went to Bowbells, N. Dak., where he owned a farm. There he and his wife remained until his death. No man loved home more than he. Of splendid physique and noble mind, no man doubted his worth or questioned his word. He was the soul of honor and his friendship steadfast. He was a devoted son, and was the mainstay of his parents for many years, considering it a privilege rather than a mere duty to care for them. After the death of his father he took his mother to his own home and cared for her with filial love as long as she lived.

As a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows he exemplified th eprinciples of friendship, love and truth in his daily life. Therough all the years of his failing health he manifested that patience which is one of the chief virtues of such a character as his, ever thoughtful of others, and supremely devoted to his companion.

His wife is left to know the loneliness of a life without her beloved husband. He also leaves to mourn his departure an invalid sister, Ada, one uncle, Villeroy Abbey, several cousins; and many friends.

His mortal remains were brought to Northwood, accompanied by his widow, and were interred in Sunset Rest cemetery on Sunday afternoon, November 6th, after funeral services at the home of Villeroy Abbey, conducted by Rev. T.P. Shaffer, pastor of the Methodist church.

~Northwood Anchor
November 9, 1921