Obituaries
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[Chittenden, Ann Hurd]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday      July 24, 1919     [p. 1]

Mrs. Thomas Chittenden

In the town of Lincolnshire, England, on February 14th, 1825, Ann Hurd was born. She died July 17th, 1919, at the advanced age of 94 years, 5 months and 6 days, a ripe age to which but few in our times attain.

When a child Ann was brought to America, the land of wondrous opportunities. Her first home in this country was in the state of Ohio. Later she lived in Michigan, where she married Thomas Chittenden on March 21, 1846. In 1866 they moved to Illinois where they spent ten years, and then came to Iowa. The most of the last 43 years of her life was spent in this community. Three years ago last November death claimed her husband, who was then in his 94th year. Her only son had died in 1880, which left but one daughter, Amy, with whom she made her home during declining years. This aged mother enjoyed from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fleming that care and filial affection which made the infirmities of old age fall as lightly as was possible.

Mrs. Chittenden was converted in early life in the Baptist church, but joined the Mound, Cumberland Presbyterian church, in Stark Co., Ill., in 1870. She remained a member of the same until her death. She was noted for her kindness in sickness, and was ever ready to help any needing help till the infirmities of age rendered her unable for such ministries. Many who have been the subjects of her helpfulness mourn the loss of a dear friend.

About fifteen years ago she suffered the loss of her eyesight, but enjoyed comparatively good health otherwise till near the end. The past two weeks she suffered intensely, till death came and gave her release.

The funeral was held at her late home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. R. Aikin of Clearfield. Interment in the Conway Cemetery.

[Fleming, Amy Jane Chittenden]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday     July 22, 1920    [p. 1]

Obituary Mrs. Wm. Fleming

Amy Jane Chittenden was born in Cassopolis, Michigan, March 6, 1847, and died at her home July 18, 1920, aged 73 years, 4 months, and 12 days.

She moved with her parents from Michigan to Stark County, Illinois, in 1866 and from there to Taylor County, Iowa in 1876 to the farm where she has since made her home. On October 10, 1879 she was married to Wm. C. [ortley] Fleming. She had one brother Wallace, who died March 6, 1880. When but a girl she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Illinois.

For many years she had cared for her aged parents, who lived with her, since the death of their son.

Her mother was blind for the last fifteen years of her life and this with her feeble condition made her a great care, but Mrs. Fleming's unfailing patience and loving attendance was the marvel of all who knew her.

Since the death of her mother whom she survived but 1 year and 1 day she has been gradually failing in health, and while her friends were conscious of her failing health, they were surprised that the end should come so soon.

She leaves to mourn her death besides her friends and neighbors, only her husband and one or two distant relatives. It is probable that her unfailing devotion to her afflicted mother shortened her life. Be it so, those who knew her best feel that she would not have it otherwise. But surely, He who said, "Honor thy father and mother", will say, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

The relatives attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fleming, Mrs. J. C. Fleming, and Miss Gertrude of Illinois, Mr. R. Fleming and family, and Tuttle and family of Lenox.

Funeral was held on Tuesday at 10 o'clock from her late home. Interment in Conway Cemetery. Rev. S. Boyd Johnson, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church officiating.

[Fleming, Amy Jane Chittenden]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     July 22, 1920     p. 6

Mrs. Sadie Ecklin of Bedford visited with her daughter, Mrs. C. G. Rush and family, and also attended the funeral of Mrs. Fleming  [Amy Jane Chittenden] Tuesday morning.

[Fleming, Elizabeth Dunlavy]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     October 14, 1897     p. 3

Gone to Rest

Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming fell asleep at the home of her son, Dr. H. [enry] F.[rancis] Dunlavy.

Mrs. Fleming was born in Washington County, Indiana, in 1816, from which place she moved with her parents to Putnam County, Indiana, in 1827, where they lived for a number of years. She was united in marriage with Wm.  Dunlavy in 1835 and to them were born eight children, five of whom preceded their mother to the other shore. The three children surviving her are Mrs. McGee, of Rapid City, S. D., Dr. H. [enry] F. [rancis] Dunlavy of this city, and Elder Dunlavy, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. In 1848 deceased moved to Davis County, Iowa, where her husband died. She afterwards married Levi Fleming, and with her husband moved to Taylor County in 1876 where Mr. Fleming died in 1884, to which union of twenty-seven years no children were born, since which time she has made her home among her children, and died at the home of her son here.

Deceased was one of Bedford’s oldest and most respected citizens, having resided here about 21 years. The entire community mourn the loss of this beloved lady. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. Collins and Elder Walters.

[Fleming, Levi Archie]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday     October 20, 1966     [p. 1]

Archie Fleming, 92 Dies At Gravity

Archie Fleming, 92 years old, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 11 at the home of his daughter in Gravity. Services were Saturday alt 2 p.m. at the Christian Church there, with interment in the Gravity cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harry Stafford of Gravity; a son, Paul Fleming of Canon City, Colo., two granddaughters and three great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death. Mr. Fleming was a brother-in-law of William Nixon, Ruth Boltinghouse and Isabel Nixon of Lenox.

[Fleming, Levi Archie]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      October 20, 1966     p. 8

Levi Fleming Rites Oct. 15

Funeral services for Levi Archie Fleming, 92, of Gravity were held October 15 at the Gravity Christian church with Rev. Ivo Randels officiating. Mr. Fleming died at his home near Gravity October 11, 1966. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity.

Levi Archie Fleming, son of Eleazar and Sarah Ann Fleming, was born on Aug. 11, 1874 at Bedford.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Nixon on March 30, 1898 and to this union two children were born, Bertha Stafford and Paul Fleming.

He became a member of the Christian Church at the age of 14 years.

He attended public school at Gravity and college at Indianola, Iowa. After his marriage he engaged in farming at Gravity.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stafford of Gravity, with whom he lived for several years; a son Paul Fleming, of Canon City, Colo.; two grandchildren, Mrs. Alex McPherson and Mrs. Merritt Triggs; and three great grandsons, Harry and Brian McPherson and Allan Triggs; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Boltinghouse and Isabel Nixon; one brother-in-law, William Nixon; one nephew, Frank Ambrose and two nieces, Annola Toler and Mrs. Fred Becker, and many neighbors and friends.

[Fleming, Lydia Ann Warren]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday   April 26, 1923     p. 6

CONWAY NEWS NOTES

Mrs. Lydia Fleming, sister of J. F. Warren, and for years a resident of Conway, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Parks at Chicago. The remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in the Lexington cemetery, Saturday. She has many friends here in Conway who were sorry to hear of her passing.

 

[Fleming, Lydia Ann Warren]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     April 26, 1923     p. 5

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Fleming and daughter Viola, Mrs. George Stoner and Mrs. Sam Laird and son Ellsworth of Omaha returned home Tuesday after having been called here by the death of Mr. Fleming's mother, Mrs. W. [illiam] F.[ranklin] Fleming.

 

[Fleming, Lydia Ann Warren]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 19, 1923     p. 4

Mrs. W. F. Fleming Dead

Word was received here today by Mrs. John Tracy telling of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. W. [illiam] F. [ranklin] Fleming which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. V. Parks, in Maywood, Illinois, early this morning. The body will be brought to Bedford for burial in the Old Lexington cemetery. It will reach here Saturday morning and the funeral will probably be held Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Fleming for many years lived in Conway and for a time in Bedford before going to Mayfield and Chicago to live about eight years ago. She was past eighty years of age.

[Fleming, Lydia Ann Warren]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday   April 19, 1923      [p. 1]

Grandmother Dies

Word was received by Mrs. John Tracy, this (Thursday) morning that her grandmother, Mrs. W. [illiam] F. [ranklin] Fleming, died at her home in May wood, Ill., at 5:40 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Fleming was a former resident of Conway. The body will arrive in Bedford Saturday morning and funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Interment at Lexington cemetery.

[FLEMING, LYDIA ANN WARREN]
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), Friday, April 20, 1923
FLEMING -- Lydia A. Fleming, at her home, 636 S. 16th av., Maywood, beloved mother of Mollie E. Parks of Maywood, H. E. Fleming of Omaha. Funeral services Friday, April 20, at 3:30 p. m. from chapel, 6th ave. and Lake st., Maywood. Interment Bedford, Ia.

[FLEMING, LYDIA ANN WARREN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 26, 1923
Mr. And Mrs. W. V. Parks of Maywood, Illinois, arrived here Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Flemming who died at their home a few days ago. They expect to visit here a few days before returning home.

[FLEMING, LYDIA ANN WARREN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, May 1, 1923
Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Parks of Chicago, Ill., who was called here by the death of her mother, Mrs. Fleming, left Friday noon for their noon.

[Fleming, Samuel Lafayette]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     October 8, 1908    p. 3

Died at his residence in west Hopkins Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1908, at 11:30 p. m., at the age of 71 years, 5 months and 27 days, Samuel Lafayette Fleming. He was born March 26, 1837, in Richmond, Indiana, and with his parents moved to Savannah, Mo., the fall of 1853. He was married Oct. 1, 1866, to Miss Martha Jane Laughlin who survives him. In the fall of 1857 he moved to Taylor Co., Iowa, where he lived most of the time until two years ago when he moved to Hopkins. He was converted and joined the Christian church in 1860. He enlisted in the 4th Missouri Cavalry the spring of 1862 and served until the close of the war. He was a quiet, peaceable citizen, an upright and honorable man, a good husband, a kind father and a faithful friend. Besides hid wife he leaves 5 sons, all grown. Albert A., Kingfisher, Okla; Halleck H., Chas. P., Wm. and Ora E. of Hopkins; one sister, Mrs. Sarah O. Harris, of Gravity, Iowa, and two brothers, Henry C., of Springfield, Mo., and Sanford A., of Hopkins. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. E. B. Woods and the remains were interred in the Hopkins cemetery.—Hopkins Journal

[Fleming, William Cortley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      June 15, 1933     p. 2

CLEARFIELD

Former Resident of Clearfield Dies

William C. [ortley] Fleming, for many years a resident of the Clearfield community, died at Kewanee, Ill., Monday, June 5. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Clearfield Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. C. Turner. Burial was in the Conway cemetery.

Fleming was born at Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Penn., May 22, 1849. When five years old he moved with the family to Ohio, where they resided for one year. They then moved to Stark County, Ill., where he grew to manhood. In the spring of 1874 he came with his brother Amos to Taylor County, Iowa, and purchased raw prairie land three miles west of where Clearfield now stands.

He was married to Amy Chittenden, October 16, 1879. She died in 1920. He was the last of a family of nine brothers and sisters who grew to maturity, one brother dying in infancy. Since the death of his wife he had spent much of his time in Illinois. He was the last of the old settlers of the Greenwood neighborhood, where he resided for many years.

[Fleming, William Cortley]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday     June 15, 1933    p. 7

William C. Fleming

William C. [ortley] Fleming, son of Samuel C. [oleman] and Rebecca Bonsall Fleming, was born May 22, 1849 at Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pa., and died in the hospital at Kewanee, Ill., June 5, 1933, at the age of 84 years, 14 days.

When five years old he moved with the family to Ohio, living there 1 year, then moving to Stark County, Ill., where he grew to manhood. In the spring of 1874 he came with his brother, Amos, to Iowa, and purchased raw prairie land three miles west of where Clearfield now stands and so being among the pioneer settlers of that neighborhood.

On October 16, 1879 he married Amy [Jane] Chittenden who preceded him in death, July 20, 1929. He was the last of a family of nine brothers and sisters to grow to manhood and womanhood, one brother dying in infancy. His only near relatives are his nephews and nieces, who are scattered from Pennsylvania to Oregon and California. Since the death of his wife he has spent a good deal of his time in Illinois helping care for his brothers and sisters in their last sicknesses.

He was the last of the settlers in the old Greenwood neighborhood where he lived.

[Fleming, William Cortley]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday      June 15, 1933     p. 4

News Notes From the Clearfield Community

Robert Fleming and sister, Jane of Toulon, Illinois; Dr. and Mrs. Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Hamm, and Miss Dorothy Tuttle, all of Kewanee, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Fleming and son of Lenox, and other relatives from a distance attended the funeral of Mr. William C. [ortley] Fleming here last Wednesday.

 

 

 

[Griffith, Neta Phelps]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday      December 1, 1993     p. 8

NETA V.GRIFFITH

Funeral service for Neta V. Griffith was held Sunday, Nov. 28, 1993 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Lexington Cemetery, rural Taylor County, Iowa.

Neta V. Griffith, daughter of [Clarence] Alva and Mable [Gertrude Olmstead] Phelps was born at Bedford December 2, 1905 and departed this life November 25, 1993 at Greater Community Hospital [Creston, Union County, Iowa] at the age of 87 years, 11 months, and 23 days.

She lived in Creston, Iowa and grew to maturity in Bedford, Iowa where she attended the public school and the Methodist Church.

On January 1, 1940 she was united in marriage to Fern B. [urton] Griffith at Shenandoah, Iowa and they lived on a farm outside of Bedford.

To this union two children were born, a son Floyd Griffith of Bedford, and a daughter, Evelyn Matheny of Lenox.

She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Fern.

Left to cherish her memory are a son, Floyd Griffith of Bedford, daughter, Evelyn Matheny, Lenox; brother Chet Phelps, Bedford; grandchildren, Lori Jo Griffith, Bedford, Earl Griffith, Bedford, and Brenda Matheny, Des Moines.

She was a kind and considerate mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She loved her family, she loved crocheting and she loved gardening.

[Hayes, Glen]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday     October 7, 1971    p. 6

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hayes of Phoenix, Arizona, came by plane to Omaha to attend services for Richard's father, Glen Hayes who passed away Monday forenoon at Clarinda hospital after a long illness. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Bedford. Richard and Wilma spent the night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Barker.

[Hayes, Glen]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     October 7, 1971     p. 6

Glen Hayes, 80, Rites Wednesday

Funeral services for Glen Hayes, 80, of Bedford were held Wed., Oct. 6, at 2 p.m., at the Bedford Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ollie Odle. Mr. Hayes died at Clarinda, Municipal Hospital Monday. Interment was at Lexington

Cemetery.

[Hayes, Glen]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     October 14, 1971     p. 6

Last Rites Held October 6 for Glen Hayes, 80

Funeral services for Glen Hayes, 80, of Bedford were held October 6 at the Bedford Baptist Church with Rev. Ollie Odle officiating. Mr. Hayes died at Clarinda Municipal Hospital October 4. Interment was at Lexington Cemetery, northeast of Bedford.

Glen Hayes, son of [John] Jeff [erson] and Anna [Sarah] Turner Hayes, was born in Taylor County, Iowa on June 13, 1891.

He was married to Mabel Inman on October 22, 1918, and to this union nine children were born.

Shortly after their marriage they moved to Raymond, South Dakota and in 1934 they moved southwest of Conway where he farmed until his retirement in 1964.

He became a Christian at the age of 16 and joined the Blue Grove Christian Church. After moving to Bedford he joined the Baptist Church where he attended faithfully as long as his health permitted.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel of the home; five sons, Paul and Vernon of Council Bluffs, Ia., Richard of Phoenix, Ariz., Dean of Ankeny, Ia., and Dennis, in the Air Force at Minot, North Dakota; four daughters, Garland [Marie] Nissen, of Omaha, Neb., Ruth Huddle, Omaha, Nebr., Lora Wright, Spencer, Ia., Jeannette Williams, Des Moines, Ia., four sisters, Jesse Townsend, and Chloe Blakely, of Creston, Ia., Edna Olmstead, Gooding, Idaho, Gladys Grimm, Lenox, Ia.; one brother, Cecil Hayes, Hastings, Nebr.; 24 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

He was a wonderful father and grandfather, a devoted husband, a kind neighbor, and a wonderful friend of many. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

[Hayes, Mabel Irene Inman]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday     May 7, 1997     p. 5

Mable Irene Hays

Mable [Mabel] Irene Hays [Hayes], age 95, was born April 9, 1902 at Le Grand, Iowa to parents Aaron [Hinson] and Elena [Efflin] Inman. She died on April 28,1997 at Mercy Hospital of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Mable spent most of her growing up years in Missouri and Kansas. She married Glen Hays [Hayes] on October 22, 1918 and they settled in South Dakota. They later moved to the Sharpsburg, Iowa area where they farmed until their retirement, when they moved to Bedford. To this union nine children were born.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Richard Hays, four brothers and two grandchildren who died at birth.

She is survived by her daughter, Garland [Marie] and husband Bud Nissen of Omaha, Nebraska, son Paul and wife Shirley Hays of Omaha, Nebraska, daughter Ruth Huddle of Omaha, Nebraska, daughter Lola and husband Russ Wright of Spencer, Iowa, son Vernon and wife Joan Hays of Glenwood, Iowa, daughter-in-law Wilma Hays of Lenox, Iowa, son Dean and wife Jeannine Hays of Osage Beach, Missouri, son Dennis and wife Ruth Hays of Ellston, Iowa, daughter Jeannette and husband Harold Williams of Kellerton, Iowa; twenty four grandchildren; many great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Nettie Thompson of Garretson, South Dakota and many nieces and nephews.

While she lived in the Bedford area, she and her husband had been baptized and became members of the First Baptist Church of Bedford. Sometime after her husband's death, twenty-six years ago, she moved to Clarinda, Iowa and then later to the Omaha, Nebraska area. She spent her last four years at the Risen Son Christian Village Nursing Home of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Here she resided until her last illness.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Novinger Taylor Funeral Home with services conducted Friday, May 2, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bedford with Pastor Jamie Mogler officiating. Burial was at Lexington Cemetery of rural Taylor County Iowa.

[Henderson, Perry]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday       June 22, 1882      p. 3

obituary

Sudden Death of Mr. Perry Henderson

We find in the Rock Island Union of June 13, the following notice of the death of Mr. Perry Henderson, father of Marcus Henderson, living a few miles south of Bedford, to which a brief reference was made in the Republican of last week.

"Mr. Perry Henderson, owner of the beautiful 420-acre stock farm near Hillsdale, in Canoe Creek, was found dead in bed at 7 o'clock on Sunday morning, looking as perfectly natural as if alive. He brought home a small herd of cattle on Saturday, enjoyed his supper and went to bed at 6 o'clock, feeling tired, and requesting to be called at 7 o'clock on the following morning. Deputy Coroner Howes held an inquest at the residence at 6 o'clock on Sunday evening. The jurors were John A. Liphardt, foreman; D. W. Martin, Geo. W. McMurphy, Christopher Dillon, Dr. Stutzman and Jasper Sell. Dr. Stutzman gave it as his opinion that Mr. Henderson had died from paralysis of the heart, and said that he had treated him for a functional affection of the heart about a year, and had supposed that Mr. Henderson had got entirely over his heart trouble. The jury returned a verdict of death from paralysis of the heart. Mr. Perry Henderson was born on December 6, 1820, near White Hall, Greene County. He came to Rock Island County in 1842, and permanently settled on his fine farm in Canoe Creek in 1845. He leaves four children: Capt. Marcus Henderson, the Misses Lucy and Martha Henderson and Mrs. H. Quick. He was a brother to Mrs. T. J. Robinson, and uncle to Mrs. E. D. Sweeney, of Rock Island. His so sudden death has been a very great shock to his large circle of friends and acquaintances.

"The funeral will take place at 1 p. m. to-morrow, from the residence to Bethesda church, in Canoe Greek, the Rev. D. H. Clark, of Port Byron, officiating."

[Humphrey, William Henry]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     January 12, 1967     [p. 1]

Wm. Humphrey, taken In Death At Age 101

Funeral services for William Henry Humphrey, 101, of Bedford were held January 8 at the State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Pastor Luther M. May and Rev. Ollie Odle. Mr. Humphrey died at Pearl Terrace Manor here January 5, 1967. Interment was at Lexington Cemetery, north of Bedford.

Mr. Humphrey was married to Jane [Ann] Cooper of London, England, who passed away in 1923 [1926].

Mr. Humphrey's children are: Mrs. Will (Lela) Price and Mrs. Levi (Lula) Kernen, both of Bedford; Mrs. Wade (Mary) Nelson, Hamilton, Mont.; Harley Humphrey, Conway; Orville Humphrey, Bedford; Mrs. Larry (Grace) Astner, Clinton, Mo.; Kenneth Humphrey, Billings, Mont.

He has 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

Mr. Humphrey was the oldest child in his family; his sister, Mrs. Blanche Damewood of Bedford is the youngest.

[Humphrey, William Henry]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     January 26, 1967     p. 2

Obituary For Wm. Humphrey

William Henry Humphrey, son of Mary [Elizabeth Barnes] and Edward M.[ontgomery] Humphrey, was born in Mahaska County, Iowa Dec. 26, 1865 and passed away Thurs., Jan. 5, 1967. He was the oldest in the family of ten children. His parents and six brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

As a young man he lived near Gravity, Conway and Sharpsburg. He was a farmer and well digger. Some of those wells are still in use.

He spent the last few months at Pearl Terrace Manor. There he was known as a good patient and lovingly called "Grandpa". He was very happy as he celebrated his one hundred and first birthday. He enjoyed the many cards and gifts received on that memorable day. He was happy to see the many relatives and friends who visited him. He was especially glad for the frequent visits of his youngest sister, Mrs. Blanche Damewood.

He was married to Jane Ann Cooper Jan. 1, 1887. To this union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters.

His wife preceded him in death by 41 years and one day. The oldest son died in infancy.

In 1915 he and his wife and the four youngest children moved to a ranch near Akron, Colo.

In 1918 he joined the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He loved God and looked forward to the second coming of Jesus.

For the past 23 years he had made his home with his children. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. To them he was Gramps.

He is survived by his youngest sister, Mrs. Blanche Damewood, of Bedford; his daughters, Mrs. Lela Price and Mrs. Lula Kernen, Bedford, Mrs. Mary Nelson, Hamilton, Mont., and Mrs. Grace Astner, Clinton, Mo.; his sons, Harley and Orville of Bedford and Kenneth of Billings, Mont.; ten grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all.