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Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 28, 1963 Harold P. Fitch Services Feb. 21 Funeral services for Harold P. Fitch, 60, held February 21 in the Bedford Methodist Church, were conducted by Rev. James Sheckler, Gravity, and Rev. J. Milton Kinney, Bedford. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Harold Paul Fitch, youngest son of William and Flora Putnam Fitch, was born near Bedford, Iowa, March 28, 1902, and departed this life Feb. 17, 1963, at his home near Gravity at the age of 60 years, 10 months and 19 days. On March 28, 1927, he was united in marriage to Helen M. Stephens. To this union one daughter, Shirley Ann, was born. Left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father are his wife, Helen, and a daughter Shirley Jean Parmeter of Santa Barbara, Calif. Also surviving are William Parmeter and three grandchildren: Debra Kay, Pamela Sue and Cynthia Ann, along with a host of friends and relatives. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, John. At an early age he united with the Bedford Methodist Church and made his faith a meaningful and active force throughout his life. He graduated from the Bedford High School with the class of 1921. He engaged in farming and, more recently, in selling. He was a member of Sunlight Lodge number 459 A. F. and A. M. of Gravity, Iowa, as well as being a member of Triangle Chapter, number 68, of Bedford, Iowa. He was currently serving the former as Master. He was a Past Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star. The strength of Harold's personal convictions and the helping hand that he so freely extended to all, will be long remembered by those who knew him. Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 13, 1958 p. 5 Harry W. Houk Died At Maryville Harry W. Houk, a resident of Bedford and Taylor County for many years, died at Maryville, Mo., Tuesday, March 4 at the age of 85 years, nine months, 18 days. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford Friday afternoon, Rev. Colvin Caughey of the Bedford Baptist church officiating. Burial in Bedford cemetery. Harry Wright Houk, son of Obadiah Houk and Ann Fenno Houk, was born on a farm near Bedford, May 16, 1872. He has spent most of his life in Iowa and Missouri. When a young man he accepted Christ and became a member of the Baptist church in Bedford. On May 7, 1902, he was married to Miss Lois Boyer. Three children were born to them, Clark, Eva and Rex. Clark and Eva preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Rex of Arizona; 11 grandchildren, one great grandson. Also a daughter-in-law of Sharpsburg. His father, mother, two brothers, three sisters also precede him in death, he being the last of the family. Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 13, 1958 [p. 1] Albert Salen Dies In Hospital Albert Salen of Bedford died at St. Francis hospital, Maryville, about 10 o'clock Wednesday forenoon, February 12, after having been in ill health for some time. Mr. Salen was a patient at the hospital under medical care several days last week and was brought to his home Saturday. He suffered a severe stroke early Tuesday and was returned to the hospital by ambulance that morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Roberts Salen of the home; two sons, Marvin, of Bedford and Robert of Denver, and their families. No arrangements are made on Wednesday as we go to press. Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 20, 1958 p. 5 Albert Salen Rites Were Friday P. M. Last rites for Albert Salen of Bedford were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, Rev. Anthony Blankers, of the Bedford Methodist Church, officiated. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Albert Marion Salen was born in the Titus community, Taylor County, near Bedford on September [9] 1890, and died at St. Francis hospital, Maryville, Missouri, on February 12, 1958. He was educated in the schools of Taylor County. On April 8, 1914, he was married to Grace Roberts of Bedford. He was engaged in farming for a number of years, and for 19 years was employed as custodian in the Bedford Public schools. He was a friendly, industrious, conscientious person. He was a member of the Bedford Methodist church. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Grace Salen; two sons, Marvin Salen of Bedford and Robert Salen of Denver, Colorado; the two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 2, 1991 Drexel Clark Keith Funeral services for Drexel Clark Keith were held Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991, at the United Methodist Church in Bedford, with Rev. Carl Cummings and Rev. Steve Peter. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Drexel Clark Keith, son of Gladys Levi Keith and Theron Clark Keith, was born February 19, 1918, near Blockton, Iowa, in Ringgold County and departed this life September 2, 1991, at the Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa, at the age of 73 years, six months and 14 days. At the age of five years he moved with his mother, grandfather and grandmother to Gravity, Iowa, where he grew to maturity. He attended the Gravity Public School and was graduated with the class of 1936. He was one of the first draftees in Taylor County to enter the service in 1941. He was discharged from service and returned home in December of 1945, after serving with the "Red Bull Division" in Italy during World War II. On Jun 15, 1946, Drexel was united in marriage to Vivian Hunter in the Presbyterian Parsonage in Hiawatha, Kan. Two children were born to them to share their love, Randall Rex and Kay Lynn. Drexel and Vivian made their home in Gravity, Iowa, where he was employed by Beemer Produce until 1954 when they moved to their present home near Bedford where they have continued to reside. He engaged in farming and operated a produce business in Bedford for several years. Failing health caused him to retire earlier than he had planned. He was forced to endure five years of severe handicaps, but never once complained as to why he had been given such burdens. Drexel was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed the active participation of his grandchildren in their school sports activities. His whole life was devoted to his family who survive him; his wife, Vivian of the home; his son, Randy and his wife Linda of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; his daughter, Kay Lynn and her husband Greg Sheffield of Bedford, Iowa, and five grandchildren, Brian, Kimberly and Casey Sheffield, Erin and Alexandra Keith; other relatives and friends. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. |