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[Barger, Charles
Morgan]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday February 26,
1931 [p 1]
Mr. Barger
Mr.
Barger, father of Mrs. C.
[lark] E. Paul and Mrs. O.
[liver] A. Kysar of this city,
passed away at the home of his son at Scottsbluff, Nebr., Sunday. The body was
brought to Clarinda, where the funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon,
and where interment was made.
[Barger, Charles
Morgan]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday March 5,
1931 p. 4
Charles M. Barger
Chas.
M. [organ] Barger, son of John
[Wesley] and Agnes [McMahon] Barger,
was born near Shelbyville, Ind., May 21, 1857, and died at the home of his son, H.[erbert] C. [laire] Barger,
at Scottsbluff, Nebr., Feb. 23, 1931, at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 2
days. He was the youngest of eleven children. At the age of 16 years his
parents moved to western Kansas and located near Cawker City, where he lived
until his marriage to Miss Sylvia Hersey, on March 6, 1879. H e entered the milling business soon after his
marriage, in his father-in-law's mill, which trade he followed for almost 46
years. After moving south, where he lived a short time, he moved to Clarinda,
which was his home for 30 years. Besides the wife of almost 52 years, he also
leaves 4 children: Mrs. O. [rlin] A. [llen] Mace [Maude Grace], Red Oak; Mrs. O. [liver] A. Kysar and Mrs. C. [lark] E. [dson] Paul [Edna] of Bedford; and Herbert C. [laire] Barger of Scottsbluff, Nebr. He leaves also five
grandchildren: Jean Adelle Beebe,
the daughter of Mrs. Mace; Robert and Ruth Paul and Richard [Carroll] and Kenneth Barger.
He also leaves two aged sisters, of Nevada, Mo., and Joplin, Mo., and one
brother of Beloit, Kans., also a nephew, Clyde Barger of Malvern, Ia. He was a kind and tender father
and devoted husband. Mr. and Mrs. Barger celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 6, 1929. He
was a past noble grand of the I. O. O. F. lodge and a member of the First M. E.
church of Clarinda.
Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Pruitt Funeral Home, conducted by
the Methodist pastor, Dr D. J. Shenton.
[Barger, Sylvia
Hersey]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 25,
1943 [p.
1]
Mrs. Sylvia Barger Dies Here Wednesday
Mrs.
Sylvia [Hersey] Barger died at
noon Wednesday, November 24, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Jared, where
she had been making her home. The funeral arrangements have not been made as we
go to press.
Mrs.
Barger is survived by two
children, Mrs. Clark E. [dson] Paul [Edna] of Bedford and Herbert
C. [laire] Barger of Denver,
Colorado.
[Barger, Sylvia
Hersey]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December
2, 1943 p. 4
Obituary - Mrs.
Sylvia Barger
Sylvia
Hersey was born April 27, 1859,
the daughter of Timothy [Fletcher] and Eliza [Rachel Johnson] Hersey, and was the first white child born in Abilene,
Kansas. Her father founded and laid out the town, her mother taking the name
from the Bible "Abilene" meaning "Peaceful."
When
she was ten years of age her family moved to Beloit, Kansas. She received her
education at Beloit and at the University of Kansas at Lawrence.
Sylvia
Hersey was married to Charles
Morgan Barger on the 6th of March
1879. Four children were born to them, Maude Grace Barger, Myrtle May
Barger, Edna B. [rowning] Barger and Herbert C. [laire] Barger.
Her husband and two eldest daughters preceded her in death. The surviving
children are Edna Barger Paul of Bedford and Herbert C. [laire] Barger of Denver, Colorado.
There
are also five grandchildren: Jean Beebe Nickols of Los Angeles, Ruth Paul Padgett of Bedford, Robert E. Paul of the U. S. Navy, Richard C. [arroll] Barger of the army air corps and Kenneth P. [aul]
Barger of the army air corps.
Her
early married life was spent in Kansas. They moved to Clarinda in 1897 residing
there until 1931 when they moved to Bedford.
Sylvia
Barger spent her life in the
service of others. She was prominent many years in the Woman’s Relief Corps and
in numerous capacities of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A lifetime
member of the Methodist church, she loved her Church and never overlooked the
opportunity of doing church work in the years her health permitted. She was a grand
mother, a true Christian, and dearly loved by all who knew her.
[Farnham, Vevia Ditto] [Knott,
Charles William]
Clearfield
Chronicle
Thursday October 12,
1967 [p 1]
3
Killed, 1 Hurt At Stringtown
Three
persons were killed in a near head-on two-car crash on highway 34 at the
Stringtown corner last Thursday afternoon. The fourth occupant of the two cars
was seriously injured.
Dead
in the accident were Charles [William] Knott, 77 of Sharpsburg, Iowa, Vevia C. [Ditto]
Farnham 73 of Sioux City, S. D.,
who has been employed as housekeeper for Mr. Knott for sometime. Also Ruth Pearson, 65 of Berwyn, Illinois, a passenger in the
second car driven by John Luke 68,
of Cicero, Illinois. Mr. Luke is in serious condition at the Creston hospital with multiple head and chest
injuries.
Knott, accompanied by Mrs. Farnham was driving east on Highway 34, and started to
turn north onto a county road. He turned across the highway into the path of
the westbound car driven by Luke, in which Mrs. Pearson was a
passenger. The cars collided almost head on.
Knott and Mrs. Farnham had been to Corning and may have been planning to
stop at the café or service station at the Stringtown corner.
There
was extensive damage to the front ends of both cars.
Officers
said Knott and Mrs. Pearson died at the scene of the accident and Mrs.
Farnham died a short time later.
[Farnham, Vevia Ditto] [Knott,
Charles William]
Lenox Time Table
Thursday October 12, 1967 [p. 1]
Three
Killed in 2-Car Crash at Stringtown
Three
persons were killed in a two-car crash at the Stringtown corner, 7 miles north
of Lenox, Thursday afternoon. Dead as a result of the accident are Charlie
W. [illiam] Knott, 77, of route
1, Sharpsburg; his housekeeper, Vevia C. [Ditto] Farnham, 73, of Sioux Falls, S. D.; and Ruth Pearson, about 65, of Berwyn, Ill. Seriously injured and
hospitalized at Greater Community hospital in Creston is John Luke, 68, of Cicero.
Highway
patrolmen investigating the accident, reported Knott, accompanied by Mrs. Farnham, was driving east on highway 34, and started to
turn north onto a county road. He turned across highway 34 into the path of the
westbound car driven by Luke,
in which Mrs. Pearson was a
passenger. The cars collided almost head-on.
Mr.
Knott and Mrs. Pearson died at the scene and Mrs. Farnham a short time later. Mr. Knott is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Gordon Elder of Lenox. He is also survived by a son Leonard of rural Sharpsburg and a
daughter.
Services
for Mrs. Farnham were held at
the United Presbyterian Church, Sharpsburg Sunday with Rev. John E. Kerr of
Bedford, officiating. Burial was in the Washington cemetery at Gravity.
Final
rites for Mr. Knott were held
at 2 p. m. Monday at the Methodist Church in Sharpsburg. Rev. Edward Tschetter
of Clearfield officiated. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.
Mrs.
Pearson’s body was taken to Berwyn, Illinois for funeral services and burial.
[Farnham, Vevia Ditto]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 12,
1967 p. 2
Rites Oct 8 For Mrs.
Farnham
Funeral
services for Mrs. Leroy (Vevia) Farnham, 74, of Sioux Fall S. Dak., a native of Taylor County, were held
October 8 at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church with Rev. John D. Kerr
officiating. Mrs. Farnham died
October 5. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa.
Vevia
C. Farnham was born in Taylor
County on May 4, 1893. She was the daughter of John and Hattie [Richards]
Ditto.
She
was married to Earl Leroy Farnham on November 29, 1911. He passed away September 11, 1949. To this union was born
one son, Ethan R. [ussell].
She
was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, R. [oscoe] W. [alter]
Ditto.
For
the past several years she has made her home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She
was a member of the First Lutheran Church there.
She
is survived by her son, Ethan,
daughter-in-law Janice; and
two grandsons, Troy and Todd, of Sioux Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Georgia
Borden of Sharpsburg, and Mrs.
Zelda Kjendolen [Kjendalen] of Sioux Falls, So. Dak., and Nellie Borden; a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of
friends.
She
was a very loving mother and friend to all.
[Heaton, Floyd Wayne “Jack”]
Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Monday April 4, 2011
Floyd Jack Heaton, 86, died on Saturday, April 2, 2011.
Funeral
services will begin at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 4, at George Boom Funeral Home
in Sioux Falls. The family will greet friends beginning at 6:00 PM.
Floyd
Wayne Jack Heaton was born on
August 4, 1924 in Conway, IA, to Glenn and Zelda (Ditto) Heaton. When Jack was four years old his father passed away. His mother then married Iner
Kjendalen, and the family moved
to Sioux Falls, SD. It is here where Jack received his education. In 1941 he enlisted into the United States
Navy, and honorably served during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Following his
discharge he was united in marriage with Cleone Catherine Balk on May 16, 1945 in Humboldt, SD. The couple made
their home in Sioux Falls and raised their five children.
Jack worked as a butcher for Piggley Wiggley and then
Sunshine Foods for several years, for Sioux Falls Construction before driving a
taxi for 34 years. He also worked part time at the Sioux Falls V.F.W. He was a
hard worker and enjoyed working. In his younger years Jack loved to go dancing and roller-skating with Cleone, he especially enjoyed the Polkas; he also
enjoyed playing poker, bingo and the numerous bowling leagues the couple were
in. Jack was excellent at
running the barbeque and enjoyed having the family over for picnics.
Grateful
for having shared his life are his children, Jim (Lori) Heaton of Pipestone, MN, David (Joyce) Heaton of Brandon, SD, Bonnie (Randy) Griffith of Sioux Falls, Mike (Cindy) Heaton of Westworth Village, TX, and Kristi (John)
Hancock of Sioux Falls; 19
grandchildren, and he was a great-grandpa to several and a great-great grandpa
to several more; two sisters, Martha (Richard) Hilderman Jupiter, FL, and Dorothy McTigue of Sioux Falls; many nieces, nephews, other
family and friends.
Jack is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Cleone
Heaton; mother and step-father, Zelda
and Iner Kjendalen; father, Glenn
Heaton; three sisters, Lettie
[Celestia], Rosie and Jennie.
[Heaton, Glenn C.]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday August 1, 1929 [p. 1]
FATHER DROWNS IN
ATTEMPT TO SAVE SON FROM DROWN'G
GLENN HEATON VICTIM OF SAD ACCIDENT SATURDAY NIGHT
WAS 33 YEARS OLD
Unable To Swim, He
Attempted To Save His 4-Year Old Son From Drowning
Great
consternation was caused last Saturday evening when word was received that Glenn
Heaton, aged 33 years, residing
about four and one-half miles northwest of Bedford, had drowned in the Eigmy
pond near his place, while he in company with his four year old son and three
other parties were in bathing.
It
is stated that the company had made a raft and were riding the same, at the
time of the accident, where the water was between twelve and fifteen feet deep.
This was about 6:30 o'clock and the men were just about ready to prepare to go
home. In company with Mr. Heaton and his son, were Tim Melvin and son Stewart, and Myron Melvin.
The
accident occurred as Mr. Heaton,
who was a large man, was standing up on the raft, his son standing at his side,
when the raft overturned from his weight and threw the boy in the water. Mr.
Heaton of course attempted to
rescue his son, but as he could not swim, soon went under. As soon as possible
the others of the party attempted to locate Mr. Heaton and bring him to shore, but it was some time
before they found the body.
Dr.
Wayland Maloy and Dr. J. T. Gustin of Bedford, and Dr. L. T. Reed of Gravity
were immediately called, as was also A. C. Bennett of the electric light
office. Artificial respiration was attempted but to no avail.
The
unfortunate man is survived by his wife, son Jack, and three daughters. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Gravity Christian church, and interment was
made in the Gravity cemetery.
The
unfortunate affair has cast a feeling of sadness over the entire neighborhood.
[Heaton, Glenn C.]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 8, 1929 p. 4
Glen C. Heaton
Glen
[n] C. Heaton was born near
Sharpsburg, Ia., Mar. 29, 1895, and departed this life July 27th,
1929, at the age of 34 years, 3 months and 27 days, near Bedford, Ia. Mr.
Heaton spent his early boyhood
boys in the Sharpsburg community and on December 1, 1915, he was united in
marriage to Zelda Ditto, and
to this union were born four children, Garland, Martha, Floyd, and Celesta. In 1914 he united with the Christian church at
Blue Grove. Besides his own family he leaves to mourn his departure, his
mother, Mrs. Minnie [Gunderman] Heaton, a sister, Mrs. Davis Ranck, and a host of other relatives and friends. His father [James M.
Heaton] preceded him in death
August 6, 1926.
Funeral
services were conducted by Frank N. Gardner, pastor of the First Christian
church of Gravity, in which the services were held Monday, July 29, 1929, at
2:30 p. m, interment being made in the Gravity cemetery.
[Heaton, Minnie
Gunderman]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 6, 1946 [p. 1]
Mrs. Minnie Heaton Dies
Mrs.
Minnie Heaton of Lenox, a
resident of Taylor County for many years, died at the Municipal Hospital,
Clarinda, Tuesday of last week. The funeral services were held Friday, with
burial in the Gravity cemetery.
[Heaton, Minnie
Gunderman]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 20, 1946 p. 7
Obituary - Mrs.
Minnie Heaton
Mrs
Minnie Heaton, daughter of Mr
and Mrs Lorenz Gunderman [Anna Dora Weisenburn], was born April 23, 1871 near Sharpsburg and died
May 26, 146 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda at the age of 75 years 1
month and 5 days. She spent her entire life in Taylor County.
On
December 21, 1892 she was married to James M. Heaton. To them were born two children, Glenn C. and Edna. The husband preceded her in death in August 1925 and Glen in August 1929.
She
is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Edna Ranck of Lenox; seven grandchildren, six great
grandchildren, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zelda Kjendalen of Sioux Falls, S. Dakota.
She
was a kind and loving mother and was always doing kindnesses for those she
loved. Early in life she became a member of the Blue Grove Church and remained
in that faith the rest of her life.
The
funeral services were held in Lenox Friday, May 31. Burial was in the Gravity
cemetery.
[Kysar, Myrtle May
Barger]
Gravity Independent
Thursday February 20,
1936 [p. 1]
Obituary — Mrs.
O. A. Kysar
Myrtle
May Barger, daughter of Mrs.
C. [harles] M. [organ] Barger [Sylvia
Hersey] was born at Cawker City,
Kansas, December 3, 1881, and passed away at the St. Francis hospital at
Maryville, Missouri, February 3, 1936, at the age of 54 years and 2 months.
When
she was four years old her parents moved south and settled at Fayetteville,
Arkansas, where she began her education in the public schools of that city. In
1898 the family moved to Clarinda, Iowa, where she entered school and graduated
in 1903, after which she attended school at Cedar Falls and in addition took a
business course at Highland Park College at Des Moines. She then followed the
vocation of teaching for some time in Iowa and Castle Rock, Washington.
On
August 24, 1916 she was united in marriage with O. [liver] A. Kysar of Gravity with whom she worked in the bank at
that place. She also taught school at Gravity for one and a half years.
Upon
being elected treasurer of Taylor County, Mr. Kysar resigned his position in the bank and they moved
to Bedford where Mrs. Kysar served as deputy treasurer for the four-year term of her husband's office.
They
lived happily for twelve years until Mr. Kysar's death on January 5, 1928,
leaving her life saddened for the last eight years by his passing. About a year
ago she moved with her friend, Mrs. Nellie Weeds, to Maryville, Missouri.
She
was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church to which she was
always faithful and to which she rendered willing and consecrated service.
She
leaves to mourn her some what sudden death, the aged mother, Mrs. C.[harles]
M. [organ] Barger, two sisters, Mrs.
O. [rlin] A. [llen] Mace [Maude
Grace] of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs.
C. [lark] E. [dson] Paul [Edna] of Bedford and one brother, H. [erbert] C. [laire]
Barger of Denver. There are two
nieces and three nephews to whom Mrs. Kysar was lovingly devoted. They are Ruth and Robert
Paul of Bedford, and Jeanne
Beebe and Richard and Kenneth
Barger of Denver.
Funeral
services were conducted at the Walker and Shum funeral home at 1 30 o'clock
Friday afternoon, February 7, by her pastor, the Rev. J. Stanley Decker.
Interment was in the Gravity cemetery beside her husband.
[Mace, Maude Grace
Barger Beebe]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 26, 1941 [p. 1]
Former Resident Dies
Mrs.
Maude [Grace] Mace of Denver,
Colo., died at the St. Joseph Hospital in Denver Tuesday, June 24. The body was
brought to Clarinda, where the funeral services were held this after noon and
where burial was made. The body was accompanied back by her daughter, Miss
Jean Beebe and by her brother and
his wife, Mr. and Mrs Herbert Barger, all of Denver. Other surviving relatives are her mother, Mrs.
Sylvia Barger and her sister, Mrs.
Clark E. [dson] Paul [Edna] and
family of Bedford. Mrs. Mace was a former resident of Bedford.
[Mace, Maude Grace
Barger Beebe]
Taylor County
Herald
Thursday July 10, 1941 p. 5
Mrs. Maude Grace
Mace
Maude
Grace Barger, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. [harles] M. [organ] Barger,
was born December 27, 1879 at Cawker City, Kansas and died at St. Joe.
hospital, Denver June 24, 1941 aged 61 years, six months and 24 days.
When
six years of age her parents moved to Fayetteville, Ark., where she attended the
public schools. Later the family moved to Ladonia, Mo., where she was graduated
from high school in 1899. The same year her parents moved to Clarinda where
they lived for 27 years.
She
was married to F. [rank] C. [ecil] Beebe in 1903 and to this union was born one daughter, Jean A. [del], who mourns the loss of a tender and loving
mother.
In
1927 she was married to Dr. O. [rlin] A. [llen] Mace of Red Oak and six years later the family moved
to Denver, Colo., where her husband died in 1936.
Much
could be said of the unselfish and beautiful life of Mrs. Mace.
She
leaves to mourn their loss her devoted daughter, her aged mother, a sister, Mrs.
C. [lark] E. [dson] Paul [Edna],
and a brother, H. [erbert] C. [laire] Barger of Denver.
At
the age of 14 years she united with the Methodist church. She was interested in
all the activities of the church, but derived her greatest pleasure from
helping with the music.
Funeral
services were held from the Walker Mortuary in Clarinda Thursday, June 26
conducted by Rev. Charles R. Rowe, Methodist minister. Interment was in the
Clarinda cemetery.
[Mace, Maude Grace
Barger Beebe]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 10,
1941 p.8
Mrs. Maude Barger
Mace
Maude
Grace Barger, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. [harles] M. [organ] Barger,
was born Dec. 29, 1879, at Cawker City, Kans., and died at St. Joseph hospital
in Denver, Colo., June 24, 1941, aged 61 years, 6 months and 24 days.
When
six years of age her parents moved to Fayetteville, Ark., where she attended
the public schools. Later the family moved to Ladonia, Mo., where she graduated
from high school in 1899. The same year her parents moved to Clarinda, Iowa
where they lived for 27 years. She was married to F. [rank] C.[ecil] Beebe in 1903, and to them was born one daughter, Jean
Adel, who mourns the loss of a
tender and loving mother.
In
1927 she was married to Dr. O. [rlin] A. [llen] Mace of Red Oak and six years later the family moved
to Denver, Colo., where her husband died in 1936.
Much
could be said of the unselfish and beautiful life of Mrs. Mace. She leaves to mourn their loss her devoted
daughter, aged mother, one sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. [lark] E. [dson]
Paul, Robert and Ruth of Bedford;
a brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. [erbert] C. [laire] Barger, Richard and Kenneth of Denver, Colo.
At
the age of 14 years she united with the Methodist church. She was interested in
all the activities of the church, but derived her greatest pleasure from
helping with the music.
Funeral
services were held at the Walker Funeral Home at Clarinda Thursday, June 26.
Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Charles R.
Rowe, minister of the Methodist church.
[Marsh, Margaret Irene
Sarmes]
Gravity Independent
Thursday August 2
1934 [p. 1]
Obituary
Margaret
Irene Sarnes [Sarmes] was born November 25, 1850, in Pennsylvania and
passed to her reward July 29, 1934, at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 4
days. At the age of 6 years she together with her parents moved to Canton,
Illinois. While yet a young girl they moved to a farm 12 miles west of Nebraska
City, Nebraska, here she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to James
Marsh April 15, 1872. They
located on a farm seven miles northwest of Gravity. To this union was born one
son, Frank Leonard. After 46 years of happy wedded life, her beloved
companion departed this life May 8, 1918.
She
is survived by her son, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two
sisters, Mrs. Emma Clark of
New Market and Mrs. Hattie Goodban of Ragan, Nebraska. For a number of years after her husband’s death she was
able to keep up her home. Her health failing for the past seven years she has made
her home with her son. Of an industrious disposition her home and surroundings
were a marvel of order and neatness. She was ever ready to help others in every
way as long as her health would permit.
She
was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Truly a wonderful wife, mother,
neighbor and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
The
funeral sermon was preached at 2:30 Tuesday at Guss, Iowa, by the Rev. Wayne
Emory of the M. E. Church at that place. The text chosen for this occasion was
taken from 2nd, Timothy 4 chapter, 7 and 8 verses. Beautiful and appropriate
songs were sung by Mesdames Arthur Bell, Dale Stroud, Ted McCoy and Paul
Firkins with Margaret Burright as pianist. The pallbearers were John Kimpton,
Alva Hicks, Herbert Reeve, Glen Oxley, Homer Hicks and Ralph Burright.
Interment in Guss cemetery.
[Midyett, Lyle]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday December 31,
1914 p. 2
Word
has been received here of the death of Lyle Midyett, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Midyett of Warsaw, Mo., which occurred Christmas morning. Lyle was a grandson of Mrs.
Mary Fluke.
[Overleece, Mamie
Belle Moore]
Gravity Independent
Thursday January 30, 1936 [p. 1]
Obituary
Mamie
Belle Moore daughter of Green
[Berry] and Mary Etta [Ogden] Moore was
born January 15,1889 near Gravity and died at the home of her father near
Gravity, January 21, 1936, at the age of 47 years and six days.
Early
in life she was united with the Christian church of Gravity where she spent
most of her life.
She
was united in marriage to Albert Overleece October 30, 1926. She was preceded in death by her mother and four
brothers, Paul, Willie, Earl and Gayland. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, Albert Overleece, her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Green
Moore of Gravity, four sisters
and three brothers; Mrs. Oral Myers of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Mrs. Callie Matheny of Blockton; Mrs Etta Fleming of Milaca, Minnesota and Evalyn at home; Jabez of Detroit, Michigan; Glade of Gravity and Noel of Melbourne, Missouri. Also three step brothers, Estis
[Estes], John and Elvis Spriggs of Gravity and a host of relatives and friends.
The
funeral service was held in the Christian church Friday afternoon at two
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Nixon pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was
in the Gravity cemetery. A terrible snowstorm raged all day and but few people
were able to get out to the service. A smaller number were able to go to the
cemetery as it took constant work on the road to keep it free from drifting
snow to enable the hearse and a few cars to get there.
After
the big drifts were cleared Thursday and Friday morning by men with shovels,
Horace Beemer kept his heavy tank truck going through occasionally as the new
snow drifted in and by this method it was kept open until the funeral
procession reached the cemetery.
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