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[Bowers, Jacob]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday January 19,
1911 p. 5
Obituary
The
many friends of Jacob Bower [s],
a well-known resident here, were surprised Sunday to hear of his death, having
seen him on the streets only a few days before.
Jacob
Bower [s] was born June 11, 1835
in Green County, Pa. He was the eldest son of John [Jacob] and Elizabeth
[Cowell] Bower [s]. He united
with the M. E. church in 1867 but in late years he became a member or the
Baptist church. He was married to Margaret [Elizabeth] Lemely [Lemley], of Green County, Pa., in 1867. No children were
born to bless this union.
In
1869 they immigrated to Iowa and settled on a farm five miles east of Bedford.
About fifteen years ago he moved to a farm five miles west of Bedford and
remained there until the fall of 1908 when he moved to Bedford. He died of
neuralgia of the heart at 2 a. m. Sunday morning January 15, after a short
illness, taking sick only the evening before his death. He left surviving him
his widow, Mrs. Bower; two
brothers, Hon. Sam Bowers of
St. Paul, Neb., and Lou Bower[s]of this city; and five sisters, Mary Fuller of Fullerton, Ill., Rachael Fordyce, of Blockton, Nan Fordyce of Newark, Ohio, Maria Rheinhart of Freeport, Ill., and Elizabeth Lovitt of Sharpsburg, Iowa.
The funeral was held from
the home at 1:30 p. m. Wednesday, conducted by Geo. A. Hendrickson, assisted by
Messrs. Bradley and Smith, Mrs. Chilcote, Grace Montgomery and Aneth
Hendrickson, organist, who furnished music, after which the body was laid away
in Rose Hill.
[Note:
He was buried in Bedford Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. The name on his
gravestone is Bowers not Bower.]
[Bowers, Jacob]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday January 19,
1911 p. 5
OBITuArY
Jacob Bower
Jacob
Bower [s], who had been a
resident of Taylor County for more than forty years, died at his home in
Bedford at an early hour Sunday morning.
Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon at the residence, conducted by George A.
Hendrickson. Interment was at Fairview cemetery.
Jacob
Bower was born in Greene County,
Pennsylvania, June 11, 1835, being the eldest son of John [Jacob] and
Elizabeth [Cowell] Bower [s]. In
1867 he was united in marriage with Margaret [Elizabeth] Lemley of the same county. In 1869 they came to Iowa,
locating on a farm five miles east of Bedford. He lived there until about three
years ago when he moved to Bedford, residing here until his death.
Surviving
are the widow, two brothers, Hon. Samuel Bower [s] of St. Paul, Neb., L. [ewis] Bower [s] of Bedford, and five sisters, Mary Fuller of Fullerton, Ill., Nan Fordyce of Newark, Ohio, Maria Rhinehart of Freeport, Ill., Rachael Fordyce of Blockton, and Elizabeth Fordyce of Sharpsburg.
Mr. Bower [s] had been in usual health up to the day before
his death. Saturday he was stricken with neuralgia of the heart and he lived
only until the following morning.
[Note:
The name on his gravestone is Jacob Bowers.]
[Bowers, Jacob]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday January 19,
1911 p. 8
Hon. Sam Bower [s] and son Frank, of daughter, Sr. Paul, Neb., arrived Tuesday to
attend the funeral of Jacob Bower [s].
Lafe
Bower [s], of Des Moines, was in
Bedford Wednesday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Jacob Bower [s].
[Cook, Donald Alva]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 17, 1960 p. 4
Donald A. Cook Died In Denver
Donald
A. [lva] Cook, whose parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus Cook are former
residents of the Bedford community, died in Denver, Colo., and the body is
being brought to Bedford for last rites and burial. Glenn Gillette, a relative went to Denver to accompany the body
and the father to Bedford. They will arrive in Creston Thursday and funeral
services will be held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service on Madison Street at
two o’clock Friday afternoon, March 18. Rev. E. M. McGehee of the Bedford
Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
[Cook, Donald Alva]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 24, 1960 p. 4
Donald A. Cook Rites Here Friday
Funeral
services for Donald A. [lva] Cook of Denver, Colo., who died there March 13, were held at the Shum-Novinger
Funeral Service on Madison Street, Friday afternoon, March 18. Rev. E. M.
McGehee officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
Donald
A. [lva] Cook, son of Cyrus O.
[ran] and Ola [Maude] Phelps Cook,
was born in Bedford, June 30, 1906 and died at the age of 53 years, eight
months, 13 days.
He
attended school in Durango and Denver, Colo., and served in the United States
Navy during World War II. He worked as a machinist for the federal government,
was later employed by the Union Pacific railroad, and at the time of his death
was shop foreman of the Denver Dry Goods Co., display department. He was a
member of the Presbyterian Church.
[Fine, Carrie Maude
McGinness]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 19,
1948 [p.
1]
Mrs. Maude Fine Dies At Maryville
Mrs.
[Carrie] Maude McGinness Fine, a
former resident of Bedford, died at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville,
Wednesday morning, February 18. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral
services will be held at the Baptist Church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Eugene B. Nyman. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery.
Mrs.
Fine formerly resided at Raymond,
S. Dak., but since the death of her husband, [John] Roy Fine several years ago,
had been staying at various places. She recently came to Hopkins from Greeley,
Colo., and was staying there with her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. D. Shearer, when she became ill and was taken to the
hospital.
She
is survived by one son, William [Roy] Fine and his wife of Billings, Montana. Also by two sisters, Mrs.
Robert Ball of Long Beach,
California, and Mrs. Carl Sanburn of Greeley, Colo.; and one brother, George McGinness of Wathena, Kansas.
Mrs.
Fine was a member of the Bedford Chapter,
Order of Eastern Star, which will give its burial service at the last rites.
[Fine, Carrie Maude
McGinness]
Maryville Daily
Forum (Maryville,
Missouri)
Wednesday February 18,
1948 [p. 1]
Mrs. Roy Fine Dies
Mrs.
Roy Fine of Billings, Mont., died
at 2:50 o’clock this morning at the St. Francis hospital, where she had been a
patient about a week. Mrs. Fine had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jake Schooler at Hopkins when she became ill with a heart
condition and was admitted to the hospital here.
Mrs.
Fine, the former [Carrie] Maude McGinness was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.
[illiam] C. [ornelius] McGinness She
formerly lived in Bedford, Ia.
Mrs.
Fine is survived by a son, William
R. [oy] Fine, Billings, a
brother, George McGinness Wathena,
Kas.; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Ball, Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Carl Sanburn, Greeley, Colo. Mrs. Mattie Moore of Maryville is a cousin of Mrs. Fine.
Funeral
services will be held Friday but complete arrangements have not been made.
[Fine, John Roy]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 28, 1943 p. 8
Former Resident Dies
In Dakota
[John]
Roy Fine, a former resident of
this community, died suddenly at his home in Clark, South Dakota Monday
evening.
The
body is being brought to Bedford and is expected to arrive here Saturday. The
funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock, Sunday
afternoon, January 31, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial will be in
the Fairview cemetery.
He
is survived by his wife, the former Miss [Carrie] Maude McGinnis [McGinness] of Bedford; one son, Billie, who is in the armed forces; one sister, Mrs.
R. E. Bradley [Cora May] of Bedford; and one brother, Perry Fine of Siam; and a half-sister, Mrs. Roy Cavender of Siam. A daughter [Juanita] preceded him in death.
He
was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
[Fine, John Roy]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday
February 4, 1943 p. 8
Obituary
- J. Roy Fine
[John] Roy Fine, a former resident of the Bedford community, died
unexpectedly at the home of a friend in Raymond, South Dakota, Monday evening,
January 25.
Funeral services were held in Clark, S. Dak,
Thursday and the body was brought to Bedford, where services were held at the
Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H.
Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
John Roy Fine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron C. [olumbus] Fine [Armina Davidson], was born at the farm home near Siam, Taylor
county, Iowa, on March 27, 1884, being aged 58 years, 9 months and 28 days at
the time of his death. His mother died when he was 11 months old.
On August 25, 1906 he was married to Miss
[Carrie] Maude McGinniss [McGinness].
To them were born two children, a son, William [Roy], and a daughter [Juanita], who died in infancy. The son is a lieutenant in
the armed forces and is stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Their married life was spent in Iowa and Colorado,
and the past twenty-five years in South Dakota, twenty-two of which they lived
on the same ranch. Their present home is in Clark, So. Dak.
He is survived by his wife and son; one brother, Perry
Fine of Siam; one sister, Mrs.
R. E. Bradley [Cora May] of Bedford; and a half-sister, Mrs. Roy
Cavner of Siam.
[Flummer,
Ebenezer]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday February 3, 1921 p. 8
Died
Sudden
One more of the "Old Boys" to answer the
Last Roll Call. E. [benezer] Flummer, who resides in the northeast part of Bedford took sick about eleven
o'clock Tuesday morning and died at 12:15 o'clock. The old man was apparently
in the best of health and the family was shocked at his sudden death. He was
aged about 81 years. Funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow, Friday at
3 o’clock and the body laid away beside that of his helpmate who preceded him
many years ago. Three children are left to mourn the loss of a father, one son
and two daughters who have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends in Bedford in
the hour of sorrow. Obituary in our next issue.
[Flummer,
Ebenezer]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Monday February 7, 1921 p. 4
The
Last Roll Call
Ebenezer Flummer was born in Grant County, Indiana on Feb. 8th,
1840, and was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Warrenburg on June 26th, 1863, moved to Taylor county in
1879, and has since made his home in Bedford. Four children were born, Ida
Willman, John W. Flummer and Nettie, are still living; one daughter passed away in infancy. His helpmate Sarah M. Flummer died January
28th, 1873. He united with the Church of Christ in Bedford in 1888. Enlisted in
the defense of his Country from Indiana and served three years. He saw real
service, having been engaged in several hard fought battles and was discharged
with honor to himself and a credit to his Country. His brother Sylvester of Rea, Mo., who served, with him through the war
was here to the funeral.
Mr. Flummer was a man who attended strictly to his own business and had many
friends.
The funeral was held at the residence in the
northeast part of Bedford, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by E. E.
Lowe of the Christian church, after which the body was laid to rest in Fairview
cemetery.
The sympathy of many friends go out to the
children in the loss of their father.
[Flummer,
Nettie]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday March 19, 1959 [p. 1]
Miss Nettie Flummer, 87, a long-time resident of Bedford, died at the
Good Samaritan Nursing Home at Tabor, Iowa Tuesday, afternoon, March 17. The
body was brought to Bedford and funeral services will be held at the Shum
Funeral Home at l: 30 p.m., Friday afternoon, March 20. Rev. David Hale of
Council Bluffs and Rev. Elmer Baker of Bedford will officiate. Burial in
Fairview cemetery.
[Flummer,
Nettie]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday March 26,
1959 p. 7
Miss
Nettie Flummer Rites Here
Friday
Miss Nettie Flummer, a longtime resident of Bedford, died Tuesday,
March 17 at a rest home in Tabor, Iowa, where she had been a resident for quite
some time.
Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral
Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. David Hale of Council Bluffs. Burial
in Fairview cemetery.
Miss Flummer was born in Indiana, October 22, 1871 and died at the age of 87
years, four months, 25 days. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1873
and her father in 1917 [1921]. Also by her brother, John Flummer and her sister, Ida, Mrs. Dee Willman. She was a member of the Christian church.
[Lynch,
Myra Toppin]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday June 24,
1937 [p. 1]
Mrs.
Myra Lynch, 96, Former
Resident Dies
Mrs. Myra Lynch, 96, a former resident of Bedford, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch Milligan in San Francisco, Calif., Tuesday, June 8. The
body was cremated and at some future date will be brought to Bedford and
interred in the Fairview cemetery, beside her son [Arthur] Ed [win] Lynch, whose body was the first ever to be buried in
the Fairview cemetery.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Lynch fell and received a fracture of her hip and since
that time had been in failing health. She is survived by her daughter and by
one son, John Lynch, who also
resides in San Francisco.
Mrs. Lynch was a charter member of the Thursday club of Bedford. Her daughter
taught in the Bedford schools for many years.
[Nelson,
Charles N.]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday November 27,
1958 [p. 1]
Rites
Friday For Chas. N. Nelson
C. [harles] N. Nelson, 91, died at his home in Bedford Monday night,
November 24, after having been in failing health several years.
Funeral services will be held at the Wetmore
Funeral Home at two o'clock Friday afternoon, November 28. Rev. Clement D.
Loehr of Clarinda will officiate. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
Mr. Nelson is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Hope Blakemore of Bedford, Miss Helen Nelson of Des Moines, Mrs. Jean Anderson of California; one son, George Nelson of Omaha; three sisters, Misses Alice, Maude
and Pearl Nelson of Bedford. Mrs.
Nelson died several years ago.
[Nelson,
Charles N.]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday December 4,
1958 p. 4
Obituary
– C. N. Nelson
Charles N. Nelson was born on August 25, 1867, at the farm home 1
1/2 miles southeast of Bedford where he grew to manhood.
After a long illness, he died in his home in
Bedford on Nov. 24, 1958, where he had been tenderly cared for by his daughters
and sisters.
His parents were Charles Nelson and Valedia [Orinda Dale] Walker Nelson, who were among the early pioneers of Bedford.
He was educated in the Bedford Public schools. He
became a registered pharmacist and worked in the drug store owned by his father
and Robert Rockwell. Later he became a salesman for the Penn Oil and Supply Co.
for fourteen years.
He was united in marriage to Gloe Pierce on Nov. 25, 1891. To this union were born three
daughters and two sons: Carrol, Hope, Helen, Jean and George.
He was always interested in promoting good
government and community betterment. He was proud that his 5 children and 6
grandchildren graduated from the Bedford High School, and all of his
grandchildren have a college education. He was Secretary of the Taylor County
Fair Association for many years. He was postmaster in Bedford from 1913 to
1922.
When his father died in 1897, he took upon himself
extra duties in taking care of the business for his mother and the younger
members of the family, but never, never, neglecting his own family.
He spent his entire life on the home farm and in
Bedford except for 6 months when be lived in Blockton, working as a registered
pharmacist.
He was preceded in death by his wife Gloe (Sept. 1952), his son Carrol (Sept. 21, 1956).
Left to mourn his passing are his three daughters, Hope Blakemore of Bedford, Helen
Nelson of Des Moines, Jean
Anderson of Lancaster,
California; his son George of
Omaha; seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and his three sisters Allie,
Maude and Pearl of Bedford.
He was ever ready to assist those in sickness and
sorrow, and he will be lovingly remembered especially for his integrity, his
devotion to his family and loyalty to his friends.
Services were held Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. in the
Wetmore Funeral Home with Rev. Clement Loehr officiating. Burial in Fairview
cemetery.
[Nelson,
Charles, Sr.]
Bedford
Free Press
Thursday July 22, 1897 p. 3
death of chas. nELSON
An
Honored Citizen and an Old Settler of Taylor County, His, Death Causes Deep
Sorrow in the Community
FITTING
FUNERAL CEREMONIES
He
Served His Country In the War and Spent Eighteen Months In Andersonville
One of the saddest events that has occurred in
this city in recent years is the death of our esteemed citizen, Charles
Nelson, Sr., which occurred in
the Ensworth hospital at St. Joseph, at 7:15 o'clock Monday evening, July 19,
1897.
The accident which led to his untimely death may
here be briefly related. On July 6th, in company with Sheriff Long and County
Attorney Jackson, Mr. Nelson left his home for a business trip to Southern Kansas. The party stopped over at
Kansas City on the evening of the 6th, intending to board a grip car at the
Union depot and ride up town. Messrs Long and Jackson got safely aboard, but
just as Mr. Nelson attempted
to board the car the motorman started his car suddenly, with the result that
he, Mr. Nelson, was thrown to
the ground and dragged for some little distance. In the fall his right leg from
the knee down was injured, though at the time it was not thought seriously. He
had the wound dressed by a doctor and continued his journey.
The party returned home a few days later, when Mr.
Nelson's leg began to be painful and he consulted Dr. Archer, who began
treating the wounds. Thus matters stood until about the 12th, when the symptoms
became alarming and Dr. Beauchamp was called in consultation. The doctors had
grave doubts as to what might be the termination of the injuries and so
informed the family. Finally the latter sent for Dr. Giger of St. Joe and he
advised that Mr. Nelson be
sent to the hospital for treatment. They decided to have him taken to the
Ensworth hospital, St. Joe, for treatment. This was accordingly done last
Saturday. He was accompanied to St. Joe by Mrs. Nelson, his son Charles and daughter, Miss Alla, Joseph Dodge and the writer. An examination by the hospital
physicians convinced them, it would seem, that he had been receiving the best
treatment by the home physicians that could be given as they followed
practically the same course of treatment. Amputation they decided was out of
the question.
The insidious poison from the wound continued to
spread and finally terminated in his death, Monday evening.
The news was telegraphed here, and although hourly
expected by his friends, still it came like a shock. Genial, kind and
apparently in good health only a few short days ago, who could have predicted
so sudden an end. Death is unwelcome in any form, but doubly so when it takes
from our midst those for whom we anticipate long years of life.
The remains were brought to Bedford on the noon
passenger Tuesday, and were taken to the home southeast of the city, where the
funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, p. m. Rev. J.
C. Lewis, late pastor of the First Baptist church, delivered a very impressive
sermon, after which the Masonic fraternity had charge of the rites and interred
the remains in accordance with the ancient usages of the order.
The deceased was an honored member of Ancient
Craft Masonry, having attained to the Most Excellent Masters degree. Past
Master Geo. Van Houten had charge of the craft which was made up from members
of the Bedford, Conway, Lenox, Blockton, Gravity, Siam, Hopkins and other
lodges, besides transients who happened in the city.
Thus, with all the solemn services for the dead,
of the church of Christ and of the ancient craft, —witnessed by a vast
concourse of tried and true friends, —was the remains of that popular
man, Charles Nelson, laid to
rest amid prayers, flowers and sprigs of acacia, there to rest until the angel
of God shall call forth the dead.
The floral offerings were both beautiful and
appropriate. The family had a wreath of cut flowers sent from St. Joe, and the
Masons sent a wreath bearing the initial of the order.
Biographical
The deceased was born in Woodford County, Ill.,
and came with his family to Taylor County in 1859. They settled on a farm
southeast of Bedford.
He enlisted in Co. K., 4th Iowa Infantry, in 1861
and participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post,
Jackson, Walnut Hills, siege of Vicksburg and the battle of Brandon, shortly
after which he was taken prisoner and spent 18 months in Libby and
Andersonville. Hon. J. F. Flick, B. Arterburn, A. L. Cobb, Byran Helm, R. B.
Rockwell, T. J. Cook and Richard Ballou served in the same company with him.
All these men say: "The rough side of Charles was out. His heart was as tender as a child's,
and his word was as good as a bond." No grander tribute was ever paid to a
soldier or citizen. Most of these comrades, who had known him as only soldiers
can know their fellowman, stood with bowed heads and heavy hearts, as they
witnessed the last sad ceremonies. Who but a soldier, can fathom the sorrow of
men who have stood shoulder to shoulder amid the storm of battle, when they are
called upon to witness the severing of ties that are stronger than death, and
as deathless as eternity.
In 1866 he was united in marriage to Mrs.
Valeda [Valedia Orinda] Dale, nee Walker. They commenced
housekeeping on the farm where they had lived ever since. To them were born 7
children, 5 of whom, Charles, Joseph, Alla, Maude and Pearl are living. Mr. Nelson has three brothers living, John Nelson of Great Bend, Kan., and Geo. Nelson, of David City, Neb., (both of whom were at the
funeral), and Reuben Nelson of
Hutchison, Kan. Mrs. Mary Brooks of
Neodesha, Kan., a sister of Mrs. Nelson, was also at the funeral.
Chas. Nelson may have had his faults. Who of us have not? But in his bosom beat a
great manly heart that was as true as steel and as generous as it was true. Few
men in his sphere were blessed with more and warmer friends. His family
relations were most happy and his widow and their sons and daughters, testify
in their acts and tokens, the love they bore him. The pioneers of this
community bear witness that his home was known far and near for the
dispensation of a most generous hospitality, and many men today enjoy the
fruits of his sympathy for their misfortunes. The ostentatious display of
ornamental society had no allurements for him, and it was only those who came
in contact with his innermost life who knew his sterling character of heart and
mind.
The family requests the FREE PresS to express to their friends the gratitude they feel for the many
kind acts extended to the husband and father, and to the family, during the
last two weeks.
[Nelson,
Gloe Pierce]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday September 4,
1952 [p. 1]
Mrs.
C. N. Nelson Died Monday
Mrs. C. N. Nelson, 85, died at her home in west Bedford, Sept 1,
after an illness of several years.
Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral
home Wednesday, Sept. 3, conducted by Rev. Walter B. Schiel. Burial was in
Fairview cemetery.
Gloe Pierce, daughter of Samuel and Sara [Cole] Pierce, was born in Lee County, Ill., May 24, 1867,
being aged 85 years, three months, seven days at the time of her death.
When a girl, she moved with her parents to a farm
southeast of Bedford. She attended public school and later taught school
several years in Ross, Jackson and Clayton townships.
In 1891, she was married to Charles N. Nelson. To this union five children were born.
She is survived by her husband; her five children, Carrol Nelson, Mrs. Hope Blakemore and Miss Helen Nelson of Bedford, George
Nelson of Omaha, Mrs. Jean
Anderson of Glendale, Calif.;
seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
Until seven and a half years ago when she was
stricken, she was very active in church, club and civic affairs.
[Safley,
Elbert Lawrence “Bert”]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday December 18,
1952 [p. 1]
Bert
Safley Died In St. Joe
Monday
Bert Safley, 70, died at Missouri Methodist hospital, St. Joseph, Mo., Dec. 15. Mr.
Safley had been in ill health
several months and was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon, after having
been stricken with a heart attack while down town.
He is survived by his wife; son, Roy Safley and family of Bedford; and a daughter Mrs.
Marvin Smith and family, also of
Bedford.
Funeral services will be held at the Bedford
Methodist church.
Funeral
services will be held at the Bedford Methodist church at 2
p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, conducted by Rev. Robt.
M. Peters. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
[Safley,
Elbert Lawrence “Bert”]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday December 25,
1952 [p. 1]
Obituary
– Bert Safley
Elbert Lawrence Safley, son of William A. [nderson] and Belle Boyer Safley, was born Oct. 15, 1882, at Tipton, Cedar county,
Iowa, and died Dec. 15, 1952, at Missouri Methodist hospital, St. Joseph, Mo.,
at the age of 70 years, two months.
At the ago of 11 years he came with his parents to
Taylor County, where he grew to young manhood.
He was married to Lida Irvin of Coin, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1911. Mrs. Safley and two children survive, Roy E. Safley and family, Mrs. Martha [Jean] Smith and family all of Bedford.
He is also survived by four brothers: Merve
Safley of Hopkins, Oliver of Conway, Alford [Clifford] and Lester [Earl]
Safley of Bedford; one sister, Mrs.
Anna Andrews of Hopkins; 11
grandchildren, one great grandchild.
He was a member of the Bedford Methodist church.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist
church, Dec. 18, conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters. Burial in Fairview
cemetery.
[Safley,
Lida Irvin]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday January 21, 1965 p. 6
Final
Rites For Lida I. Safley Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Bert (Lida Irvin)
Safley, long time Taylor County
resident, were held Jan. 19 at the Bedford Methodist Church with Rev. J. Milton
Kinney officiating. Mrs. Safley died Jan. 15, 1965, at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 80 years,
two months and 13 days. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Included in the services was the following
obituary.
Lida Irvin, daughter of John and Martha McQuiston Irvin, was born November 2, 1884 at Coin, Page county,
Iowa. Her childhood was in Page County where she received her schooling.
She was united in marriage to Elbert Lawrence
Safley of Bedford on December 27,
1911.
A son and daughter survive: Roy Safley, and his wife, Marie, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Mrs. Martha
Safley Smith, and her husband, Marvin, of Bedford, with whom she lived.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec.
15, 1952; four brothers, Samuel, John, Robert and Lesley, and one sister, Ella.
Besides the children she leaves four brothers: Ed
Irvin, Coin, Wes Irvin, Clarinda, Elton Irvin, Shenandoah; Lee Irvin, Bloomfield; one sister, Mattie Whitmore, Coin; and 11 grandchildren.
Mrs. Safley became a member of the Coin Methodist Church when a child and
transferred her membership, first to Yorktown, then to the Bedford Methodist
Church in March 1919. She remained a faithful member of the church, which
included her church attendance the Sunday immediately preceding her death.
She was a generous, good-hearted mother and
grandmother who retained a positive attitude and constructive sense of humor
throughout life.
[Sherby,
Olivia Sarah “Ollie” Whitaker]
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday December 2, 1976 p. 6
Ollie
Sherby, 67, Last Rites Held Here Nov. 27
Funeral services for Mrs. John (Ollie) Sherby, 67, of New York City, were held November 27 in
Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Father Nelo Leto officiating. Mrs.
Sherby died November 24, 1976 in
Lansing, Mich.
Ollie [Olivia Sarah] Sherby was born July 1, 1909 in Sheffield, Iowa, to John
and Anastasia Whitaker.
Surviving are her mother, Anastasia [Rose
Kobliska] Whitaker of Bedford,
Ia.; a twin sister, Leone Akeson of
Denver, Colo.; and two brothers, Lawrence Whitaker of Council Bluffs, Ia., and Joe Whitaker of Bedford, Ia.
Ollie moved to Washington, D. C. in 1932 and to New
York City in 1960 where she lived for 26 years. She is also survived by her
husband, John Sherby, of New
York City; a son, Tom Sherby of East Lansing, Mich.; and a daughter, Nancy Morgado, of Mew York City; children, John Patrick
Sherby and Alex Morgado.
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