Hiram Murray WHITE

WHITE, DUGAN, RUMFORD, BAUMAN, YOCUM, HARRDING, HARDING, WAKEFIELD

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 1/31/2012 at 13:43:49

5 November 1875 --- 12 February 1952

Hiram Murray "Murt" White, son of Simpson and Hester Dugan White, was born at Lostant, Ill., on Nov. 5, 1875. Death after a long illness came to him early Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, 1952, at his home in Clarion. He was the fifth child of a family of seven of whom two sisters and two brothers, Belle, Dolly, William and Lewis preceded him in death. Mr. White grew to manhood at Lostant, then moved with the family to Wright county in 1896 where he engaged in farming. He was united in marriage with Cora Rumford Dec 25, 1901. Their golden anniversary was quietly celebrated last Christmas day. One son Ora was the only child born to this union. Mr. White became a member of the Congregational church at Wall Lake in 1921. Later he transferred his membership to the United Presbyterian church of Clarion where he remained a faithful member until the time of his death. With the exception of the last year in Clarion, the Whites have lived their entire married life in the Wall Lake community where they have endeared themselves to three generations of neighbors and friends.

Mr. White is survived by his wife, who faithfully cared for him during his last illness; his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ora White of Galt; and his grandson, Maurice White, who companionship brought him great happiness. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Sam Bauman (Hattie) and Mrs. Ed Yocum (Edna), and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, Rev. R. H. Ralston officiating. Burial was made in the Clarion Evergreen cemetery. Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rumford of Jetmore, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Rumford of Hanston, Kansas, Gailard Rumford of Waukegan, Ill., Hettie Yocum of Webster City, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harrding of Alden, and Mrs. Willard Wakefield of Ames.