Iowa Old Press
Whiting Argus
Whiting, Monona co. Iowa
Thursday, August 4, 1927
Page 1, Column 1
WHITING PASTOR CALLED SUDDENLY BY HEART ATTACK
Rev. D. A. Carter Was Devoted Citizen of Whiting for Thirty Years
No greater shock could have struck this community and more severe
sadness cast upon everyone of its residents, than the sudden
death of Rev. D. A. Carter, which occurred here at his home in
the early hours of the morning of last Friday. The news of his
death was a shock to everyone, and in their hearts there was the
weight of sorrow that possesses one when only the most loved ones
depart this life. It is the unexpected and sudden passing of a
devoted citizen such as Mr. Carter was, that brings the deep
regret of his fellowmen. Rev. Carter was a man of apparently
strong physical makeup, both in heartiness and health. Seldom did
he complain of any ill feeling, and everyone was of the opinion
that he appeared to be the picture of health. Last Thursday
evening, however, Mr. Carter attended church services at the city
park, and to everyone he appeared in the usual jolly mood. Little
did his friends think that the day following he would be with us
no longer. Incidentally, however, at this meeting Mr. Carter had
remarked to Rev. W. E. Purdy, who was in charge of the meetings,
that he felt a sharp pain in his left side near his heart, but
that otherwise he was feeling well. Thursday night Mr. Carter
retired as usual, and seemed to rest well until the early hours
of the next morning, when he was awakened and at 4:00 o'clock he
suddenly passed away, his death being caused by heart trouble.
David A. Carter was born at Glenwood, Iowa, March 20, 1858. It
was here that he spent his early manhood days. In 1882 he taught
school at Glenwood and at the same time he worked in partnership
in a grocery store there with his father and brother. In 1883 he
taught in Harrison district. He also taught in Ashton township.
In 1885 Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Jennie Henderson,
then of Ticonic. Thirty years ago on August first, he moved with
his family to Whiting where he spent the best years of his life
in the service of his Lord and Master, whom he loved. Although he
served as minister previously, he was ordained to the ministry
February 4, 1923, by the First Christian church of Onawa, C. S.
Kleckner, officiating. A loving wife and four children, Blanche,
Roscoe, Jocy and Ada are left without the companionship and care
of a christian husband and father. He also leaves a brother, J.
W. Carter of Glenwood, Ia., a sister of Riverside, California,
one half brother, Ben Carter of O'Neil, Nebraska, and several
other relatives and a countless number of friends. The funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock on the lawn
at the Carter home. Rev. W. E. Purdy had charge. Miss Erma
Strickland, of Topeka who is song leader in the meetings held in
the park each evening, sang the very beautiful solo, "Does
Jesus Care," which she sang at the last meeting that Mr.
Carter had attended. The young people of the Christian Endeavor
attended in a body to pay their last respect to the departed.
There was a large gathering of people in attendance to the
funeral, and not only from this community, but from far and near.
All came to pay respects to a devoted minister who had served his
Lord faithfully, fulfilled his mission on earth and passed on to
the Great Reward, that God only gives to those who follow His
teachings. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Whiting
cemetery, there to remain until the day when his Master shall
call him hence once more, but at that time to live Him in the
land eternal. The Masonic order took part at the services at the
grave.
[Transcribers note: David Alexander Carter died 29 July 1927 - transcribed by V.R., May 2007]