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[KING, DELORIS EVELYN LYNCH] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 26, 1967, p. 2 Final Rites Held January 18 For Mrs. A. L. King Funeral services for Mrs. Albert L. (Deloris) King, 36, of Sheridan, held Jan. 18 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Mo. were conducted by Brother James McMorrow. Mrs. King died Jan. 16, 1997 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebr. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Deloris Evelyn daughter of Tessie Ray Lynch and Wilford Lynch was born near Grant City, Mo., Aug. 6, 1928. She attended the Isadora and Platt Dell rural schools of Worth County, Mo., graduating as one of the honor students. After four years of high school at Sheridan, Mo., she attended the Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College at Maryville. At an early age she confessed her faith in Christ and was added to the church. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Isadora remaining faithful until her death. She served as Sunday school and Bible School teacher and was active in all church activities. On Oct. 16, 1948 she was united in marriage to Albert L. King of Blockton, Ia., at the home of her parents in Taylor County. Shortly, after their marriage they moved to their own home in Jackson Township where they resided until her death. Into this home were born, twin daughters, Connie and Karen. With untiring hands she served her community and friends willingly, being active in P.T.A. work, Farm Bureau Women’s Committees and Extension Clubs. She served as a 4-H girls club leader for several years. She was a member of the U K Club and a charter member of the Town and Country Federated Club where she served as recording secretary and reporter. She was a loving and faithful wife, a wonderful mother, a devoted daughter and sister and friend to all who knew her. One of her greatest pleasures was entertaining family groups. Deloris's and Albert's home was an inspiration to all who called or visited there. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Albert L.; her twin daughters, Karen and Connie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Lynch; sister, Mrs, Kenneth Benham and husband; two nieces, Vicki and Michelle and a nephew Ricky Benham of Maryville, Mo.; and grandfather, Will Lynch of Worth, Mo. She will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and friends including her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron King and family. [LUCAS, DOROTHY PAULINE
MOHLER]
Bedford Times-Press,
September 2010
Funeral services for Dorothy Lucas, age 96, of Bedford, who died Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation were held Sunday from 4 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7. Interment were held at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Dorothy’s name. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Dorothy Pauline (Mohler) Lucas was born February 25, 1914, the daughter of Frank and Carrie (Williams) Mohler. She lived in Taylor County all of her life, graduating from the Bedford High School with the Class of 1932. Dot was united in marriage to Max Leroy Lucas on October 20, 1934, in front of the walnut fireplace in her parent’s home east of Bedford with Reverend J. Stanley Decker officiating. She became a member of the Presbyterian Church in 1920 and later joined the Baptist Church in Bedford in 1950. Max and Dot farmed west of Bedford until 1963, when they moved into a new house on west Main Street. They spent ten winters in Fort Meyers, Florida until Max’s health deteriorated. Max passed away July 9, 1986. Dot enjoyed cooking (especially baking chocolate chip cookies), her home, her 50-inch TV and her old red car! She was honored on Mothers Day in 2005 as Mother of the Year. Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend are her two sons, Donovan Lucas and wife Joyce of Indianola; James Lucas and wife Kay of Bedford; a sister Virginia Briggs of Cedar Rapids; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Dorothy in death are her parents; her husband; two brothers; two sisters; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Dot will be missed by her entire family and many friends. We will hold the memories of her gentle spirit and wit as a wonderful gift. She will live on in our hearts forever. Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, December 9, 1982
Wilford Lynch, 73 Final Rites
Were Held in Bedford
Funeral services for Samuel Wilford Lynch, 73, of Bedford, held December 3 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were officiated by James McMorrow and Jan Clifton. Mr. Lynch died in Clarinda Municipal Hospital November 30, 1982. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. Samuel Wilford Lynch, son of William Marion Lynch and Mary Standley Lynch, was born in Worth County, Missouri, November 25, 1909. He lived in Worth County and
grew to maturity where he attended the public school and became a member of the
Church of Christ at Worth, Missouri, and later transferred his membership to
the Isadora Church of Christ, where he remained a faithful member until his
death.
On December 24, 1927, he was united in marriage to Tessie Fern Ray at the home of Lawrence Day in Grant City, Missouri. To this union two daughters were born. Wilford and Tessie started farming at Isadora, Missouri, later moving to Athelstan, Iowa, and in 1940, they moved to their farm near Bedford, Iowa. He retired in 1973, and they moved to their present home in Bedford, Iowa. With untiring hands, he served his community and friends willingly, holding offices in the Lions Club of Sheridan, Missouri, and Bedford, Iowa, also, in Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and the Farm Bureau of Taylor County, Iowa. He was a loving and faithful husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, and a devoted friend to all who knew him He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deloris Evelyn King, in 1967; his parents and his brother, Dale. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tessie; his daughter, Eva Mae, and son-in-law, Kenneth Benham from Dallas, Texas; two sisters: Anna Mabel Nichols from Rawlins, Wyoming, and Lourean Driver from Council Bluffs, Iowa; five grandchildren; three great grandsons; one uncle, Herschel Standley, from Gentry, Missouri; one aunt, Mabel Bell from Grant City, Missouri; a niece and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 11, 202 ALVIN KLOPP Funeral services for Alvin Klopp, age 96 of Bedford, who died Friday, December 6, 2002 at his home were held Monday, December 9, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Allman officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the United Christian Presbyterian Church. Alvin Leslie Klopp was born September 22, 1906 in Bedford, Iowa the son of Leslie Klopp and Effie Wieser Klopp. He grew up in the Bedford area where he was baptized as a youth at the First Baptist Church, later transferring to the Christian Church. He attended Bedford High School graduating in 1927. On June 1,1929 he was united in marriage to Helen Door at her parent's home south of Bedford. The couple lived in or around Bedford for eight years, moving to Sioux City in 1937 where he was during World War II. In 1945 the family moved to the Corning area where they lived on several farms before purchasing the family farm north of Bushville in 1967. Alvin enjoyed the farmer's life, being outside raising cattle and hogs. He was also involved in carpentry and woodworking. He retired from farming in 1973 but continued to live on the farm and rent out the ground until 1993 when he and Helen moved to Bedford. Alvin's family was always most important in his life. He and Helen enjoyed [traveling the] United States visiting family and friends. They never missed a graduation or marriage ceremony of any of the grandchildren! Together they shared over seventy-three years of marriage. Left to cherish Alvin's memory are his loving wife, Helen of Bedford; two daughters, LaRue Palmer and husband, Bill of Livonia, Michigan; and Coleen Modglin and husband, Russ of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; a sister, Lola Ernsting and husband Wilbur of Irving, Texas; one granddaughter; four grandsons; eleven great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. Preceding Alvin in death were his parents, Leslie and Effie; a brother, Edward Klopp; and a sister, Eva Klopp Horittor. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, February 17, 1921, [p. 1] Buried Mother W. B. Winder and wife of Des Moines, Charles Laughlin and wife of Clinton, Iowa, and Mrs. Van Hoftner of Red Oak accompanied the body of their mother, Mrs. H. [ugh] P. [orter] Laughlin from Des Moines to Bedford, Monday and the body was laid beside that of her husband who preceded her about 18 years ago. Mrs. Laughlin was about 70 years old at the time of her death, and was a former resident of Bedford for many years, but left here about 10 years ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Winder at Des Moines at which place she passed away. A short service was held at the grave in Fairview cemetery by Rev. Gable of the M. E. church. The family have many friends in Bedford, whose sympathy will go out to the stricken family in the hour of their great sorrow. [LAUGHLIN, CARRIE E. BAKER Bedford Free Press, Thursday, February 17, 1921, [p. 1] Mrs. Laughlin Buried Here February 14, 1921, occurred the burial of Mrs. Carrie E. Laughlin aged 70 years, 10 months and 24 days in the new cemetery here at Bedford. Mrs. Laughlin died in Des Moines February 10th and was brought here for burial beside her husband, a son Chas. Laughlin and Mr. Winder of Clinton accompanying the body here. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, July 9, 1903, [p. 1] Sudden Death of an Old Citizen Suddenly and without warning the spirit of H. P. Laughlin left it tenement of clay Sunday morning, July 5, and was launched into the great eternity. Saturday evening he went to his home at the usual hour, cut the grass in the lawn, milked the cow and performed the other duties of the evening. At the usual hour he retired feeling better than he had for some time. At about 5 o’clock the next morning his wife heard him choking, and catching hold of his arm attempted to arouse him, as she had done before, but was unable to awaken him. On closer examination she discovered that he was breathing his last. She ran to the next neighbors for help, but when she returned Mr. Laughlin was dead. As soon as possible word was sent the daughter Anna at Maryville and son Will at Bradgate. The former arrived Sunday evening and the latter Monday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. Griffith assisted by Rev. Ream. The text was taken from Matt. 24:42. Many comforting words were spoken to the bereaved ones, while there was consolation in the sweet songs that were sung. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers, sweet emblems of affection and esteem. The body was then laid to rest in Fairview cemetery, to await the resurrection. Pall bearers: Jno Hindman, Wm. Evans, Jno Graff, H. Garner, W. Bailie, H. Webb. Hugh Porter Laughlin was born in Wayne County, Iowa, January 7, 1848. He married Carrie E. Baker at Somerset, Mo., September 27, 1868. To this union were born one son and three daughters, one daughter dying a number of years ago. Mr. Laughlin has been here 33 years, so he was one of the old and highly respected citizens of the town. He was a very hard working man, doing carpenter work and wagon making. It was probably excessive work that brought on the heart trouble that caused his death. He was a religious man; was converted a short time before his marriage, and after coming to Bedford united with the M. E. church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. The last words he was ever heard to utter were spoken in the prayer the night before his death. The bereaved have the sympathy of all. [LIVINGSTON, ADDIE ELIZABETH STOOPS] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 6, 1993 ADDIE LIVINGSTON Funeral services for Addie Livingston, 86, were held October 1, 1993 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Addie Elizabeth (Stoops) Livingston was born to Ralph and Alice May Stoops February 28, 1907 at Clarinda, Iowa. She attended school in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School with honors. She attended Clarinda College two years. She had five sisters and two brothers. The family moved to a farm south of Blockton, Iowa where she met and later married Wayland Livingston on March 1, 1927. Wayland and Addie bought a farm near Platteville, Iowa the year they were married where they resided until 1973 except for three years that they spent managing a motel in Denver, Colo, in the middle 1960s. In 1973 they sold the farm and moved to a new home on Hardin Street in Bedford, Iowa to retire. Wayland died on Easter Sunday April 19, 1992 after spending his last nine months at Bedford Manor. Addie passed away September 28, 1993 at the age of 86 years and seven months. She resided at Bedford Manor the last 13 months where she acquired the nickname of "ornery" by the workers because of her sense of humor. She was much loved by all the people who cared for her there. Addie was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, two brothers, and one son-in-law. She is survived by two sisters, three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, her son, John and wife Pauline, daughter Betty Fitch, daughter Patricia and husband Jon Mihalovich, son Marion and wife Janet; daughter Barbara and husband Randy Halbert; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was loved by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. She loved Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, April 22, 1992 Services Thursday for Wayland Livingston Wayland Richard Livingston was born to William A. and Cora C. (Sharp) Livingston on July 15, 1902 in Gay Township, Taylor County, Iowa. Wayland attended school in Gay Township and Blockton. He graduated from Blockton High School in 1921. Wayland married Addie E. [lizabeth] Stoops on March 1, 1927. They farmed all their married life in Gay Township until the mid 1960s when they moved to Denver, Colo, and later Las Vegas, Nev. to manage different motels. They returned to the farm to retire until 1973 when they moved to 706 Hardin Street in Bedford, Iowa. Wayland passed away April 19, 1992 at Bedford Manor Nursing Home where he has resided for the last nine months. Wayland was very active in community functions. He was much for progress. He had some of the first terraces built in Taylor County. He worked several years getting right-of-way easements, etc. to get REA electricity into Taylor County. He was active in Grange and Farm Bureau. He served in several offices in the Blockton Methodist Church and later the Bedford Methodist Church. If somebody needed help, he was always there. He left to cherish his memory his wife of 65 years, Addie of the home in Bedford, three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Betty) Fitch of Des Moines, Mrs. John (Patricia) Mihalovich of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Randy (Barbara) Halbert, Great Falls, Mont.; two sons, John Livingston of rural Bedford, and Marion Livingston of Cedar Rapids. He leaves 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. His brother Lowell and wife Gertrude live in Ft. Myers, Fla. Brother Virgil Livingston passed away nine years ago. His wife Irene lives in Bedford. Wayland leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Family visitation will be Wednesday, April 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 3, 1970 Mrs. Bill Lewis Funeral services for Mrs. William D. (Evelyn) Lewis, 47, of Lincoln, Nebr., were held August 30 at the Bedford United Methodist Church with Dr. Allen. K. Williams of Lincoln, Nebr., Rev. Darrel L. Draper and Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Lewis died August 27 at her home in. Lincoln. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Evelyn A. Moore, daughter of G. [reen] B. [erry] and Veda Rhodes Moore, was born September 10, 1922, at Gravity in Taylor County, Iowa. She attended school and grew to adulthood in the community where she was born. On November 16, 1939, she was united in marriage to William D. [ean] Lewis, at Papillion, Nebraska. Born to bless this home and to share their love were two children, William Norman Lewis, of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Patricia Lynn Lewis of the home. They had resided in Bedford following their marriage and in Winfield, Iowa, where they lived for a time, returning to Bedford to be associated with the Rexall Drug Store. Later they lived in Loveland, Colo., Harlan, Iowa, and Lincoln, Nebr. She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish memories of her good life are the husband; son and daughter; two grandchildren, Todd and Mark Lewis; six brothers, Jabe, Budge, Noel, Estes, Glade and John; three sisters, Oral, Etta and Callie; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Harlan, Ia. Evelyn was a kind and loving wife and mother, and her love for family and friends was extended each day for her thoughts were for the welfare of others before herself. She will be sadly missed by loved ones and friends. [LEWIS, WILLIAM DEAN “BILL” II] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 16, 1984 Death of Bill Lewis reported here Doris Fuller has received news of the death of her nephew, Bill Lewis. Mr. Lewis died August 11 at his home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Services were August 14 in Bettendorf. Survivors include his wife Barbara, two sons, Mark and Todd, three stepchildren, his father and stepmother, his aunt, Doris Fuller, Bedford, and uncle, Forrest Lewis, Galesville, Md. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 11, 1936, p. 8 Mrs. C. H. Knoles, 71, Died Here Last Sun. Mrs. C. H. Knoles, 71, a resident of the Bedford community for many years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leta Cobb in Bedford, Sunday, June 7 after having been in failing health for several years. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. H. Hoge. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Alice Strader, daughter of Isam and Mary Strader, was born near Petersburg, Menard County, Ill., March 12, 1865. In October 1885 she was married to Clark Hunter Knoles. To them were born five children, four daughters and one son. All are living with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Carol Hill. Mr. Knoles died several years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. Leta Cobb of Bedford, Mrs. Ruby Wilson of Gravity, Miss Blanche Knoles of Bedford, and Victor Knoles of Shenandoah. There is also one brother, Edward Strader of Farmington, Ia., one sister, Mrs. Lulu Terry of Athens, Ill, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Knoles was a faithful and devoted member of the Bedford Baptist church. She was a regular in attendance to all services of the church as long as her health would permit, in her younger days often walking a considerable distance from the farm to attend the evening church services and evangelistic meetings, in which she was always greatly interested. In November 1929, Mrs. Knoles was injured in an automobile accident, from which she never recovered. She was a true and faithful wife and mother, a devoted Christian, a good neighbor, and a friend to all. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 14, 1987, p. 6 BLANCHE KNOLES Graveside services were held at the Fairview Cemetery January 7, 1987 for Blanche Knoles, 87. She was born in Bedford, Ia. June 21, 1899. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarke [Clark] H. [unter] Knoles and Alice Knoles, three sisters, Carol Knoles Hill, Ruby Estelle Wilson, Leta Maude Knoles, one brother, Victor Lawrence Knoles, two nieces. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 21, 1959, p. 6 James W. Lacy Died Here Saturday James Warren Lacy, a resident of Bedford and community all of his life, died at the Armstrong Nursing Home, Saturday, May 16, where he had been a bed patient 20 years. He was born July 27, 1876 and died at the age of 82 years, nine months, 19 days. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, Rev. Elmer Baker of the Christian church officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery. He was married on February 25, 1903 to Bessie Taylor and to them was born one son, Wilbur Lacy. Both preceded him in death, as well as two sisters and a brother. One brother, T. [homas] V. [alentine] Lacy of Bedford survives. There are also a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Lacy was a member of the Berea Church of Christ. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 4, 1904, [p. 1] Pleasure Trip’s Sad Ending A message has been received conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Peter Lacy, who died at Valley Falls, Nebr., on Thursday, July 28. The remains have already been shipped and will arrive here this evening. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Wm. Cobb; interment in Titus cemetery. The death of Mrs. Lacey seems particularly sad, occurring as it did far from home and bringing to a sorrowful close a visit that had been looked forward to with such pleasant anticipation. For some time Mr. and Mrs. Lacey had contemplated a trip to
their children who reside in Nebraska, and a few days ago left for Valley
Falls, expecting to remain for several weeks. But the Grim Reaper had marked
her for his own, and the pleasant anticipations were
never to be realized. Her sickness was of but short duration and for several
days prior to her death, it was known that no earthly aid could prevail. She
died surrounded by loved ones but far from the home she loved, and the sad and
sorrowful return is a vivid contrast to the happy, joyful stay of a few short
days ago. [LACY, SARAH ELIZA JOHN] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 4, 1904, [p. 1] Some time ago Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lacey went to Valley Falls, Nebraska, for a visit. About three weeks ago Mrs. Lacey was taken sick, and finally died Thursday, July 28, at the above named place. Thus sadly ended the anticipated pleasure of the trip. The body was brought back and buried in Titus cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at the home of W. J. Perkins by Eld. Wm. Cobb. The family have the sympathy of all in their most sad bereavement. New Market Herald, Thursday, June 30, 1932, p. 4 Wilbur Lacy, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lacy of this city, died at the home of his parents at 9:30 o’clock last Tuesday morning. He had suffered from a lingering illness for the past few years, and he and Mrs. Lacy had spent the past two years in Arizona and California in hopes that he might regain his health. They returned from California just a few weeks ago, Mr. Lacy desiring to spend his remaining days at the home of his parents in Bedford. Funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Harris. Burial was in Fairview cemetery where the Masonic services were given by the New Market order in which he retained his membership. [LACY, WILBUR CURTIS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 30, 1932 Lacy Dies at Parents' Home Had Been in Failing Health for Some Time—Services Are Held Here Today Wilbur Lacy, who had been in failing health for several years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lacy in Bedford, at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. The Masonic service will be given at the Fairview cemetery, by the New Market Order, of which he was a member. Lacy was born in Taylor County, Jan. 10, 1904. He attended the Bedford public schools, graduating from the high school in the class of '22 and later attended the Grand Island, Nebr., business college. Nov. 24, 1923, he was married to Miss Verna Scott of Gravity. Mr. and Mrs. Lacy spent the winter, a year ago, in Arizona and California, where they went on account of his health. Again this spring they went to southern California, returning to Bedford only a few weeks ago. They have always lived in Bedford and vicinity.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 29, 1944, p. 5 Miss Halla Larison Died Last
Evening
Miss Halla Larison, 53, died at The Retreat in Des Moines at 7 o’clock Wednesday evening. She had been a patient there for several months. The body was brought to Bedford and is at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home, where the funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, February 15, 1900, [p. 1] The Baby died Jacob Cole was called by telegram last week to Florence, Colo., by the illness of his grandchild, the baby of Mr. and Mrs. S. [anford] Kelso. The child died before Mr Cole reached there, passing away Saturday afternoon. The child was a sweet, beautiful boy, the only child of its doting and loving parents. Mr. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Kelso arrived in Bedford with the baby on the morning train yesterday. The funeral services were held at Mr. Cole’s home at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Ware, after which the mortal remains were interred in Fairview Cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this, their hour of affliction. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 13, 1958, [p. 1] Roy Lambert Died In Vet’s Hosp. Feb. 2 Roy Elmer Lambert, born at Bedford, in April of 1892, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lambert, died February 2, 1958 in the Veterans’ Hospital at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Burial services, with military honors, were held in the Fairview cemetery in Bedford Sunday, February 9, at 2 o’clock. Rev. Colvin Caughey of the local Baptist church was in charge. Lambert enlisted in June 1917 at Camp Dodge and served overseas with Company 303 in the quartermaster’s corp. He was all over France during World War I, his brother, Wilbert W. Lambert of Anchorage, Alaska, writes. This brother is the only survivor. Following the war, Roy worked as a painter, mostly with the government in New Mexico. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday,
November 11, 1943, [p. 1]
Billy Lambert Dies Here Last
Sunday
William Lambert, familiarly known to anyone who has resided in Bedford during the past half-century, as Billy, died at the home of Mrs. Elmer Robbins, where he made his home, Sunday evening, November 7, following a heart attack. He was 77 years of age. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Archie A. Ross. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 24, 2003 FRANK KING Funeral services for Frank King, age 84 of Bedford, who died Saturday, December 13, 2003, were held Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Frank's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Frank Frederick King was one of twelve children born to Art King and Clara Frederick King in rural Bedford, Iowa on December 2,1919. Frank grew up on various farms in Taylor County attending rural schools and later graduating from Bedford High School in 1936. On January 20, 1938, he was united in marriage to Opal Hoops in Lenox. After their marriage, the couple moved to Iowa City where he worked for Montgomery Wards. They later moved to California where Frank was employed by the Lockheed Aircraft Company. On July 18,1944, he answered the call to serve his country entering the United States Army serving in the European Theatre during World War II. After his discharge on December 20, 1948, the couple spent time living between Iowa and Colorado. In 1955, the family returned to live on the family farm south of Bedford where Frank took over the farming operation after his father's death. In 1989, Frank retired from farming, and he and Opal moved into Bedford. Frank was a member of the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164. He enjoyed the farm and the lifestyle it provided, being outdoors, working in his garden and fishing when time allowed. Much of his spare time was spent in his woodshop where he applied his talents to making cedar chests, tables, really, he could make or do, just about anything he set his mind to! A skill he passed down to all of his children. Opal and Frank had a fifth-wheel trailer and enjoyed traveling extensively, sometimes on their own, but mostly with other family members. Being the youngest of twelve children, the importance of family, and being with them, was a priority in his life. Frank had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing a prank or teasing his grandkids. Left to cherish Frank's memory are his loving wife Opal of Bedford; three sons, Raymond Eugene King and wife Donna of Phoenix, Arizona; David King and wife Donna of Bedford; and Frank King and wife Judie of Council Bluffs; a daughter, Julia King of Omaha; three sisters, Bessie Reed of Russellville, Missouri; Mary Carson and husband Herb of Bedford; and Doris Hopson of Sacramento, California; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Frank in death are his parents, three brothers, Max, Willis and Ted; five sisters, Oacle Meese, Opal Meese, Althea Larson, Evelyn Marley and Nina Coleson; and two grandsons. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 8, 1982 Final Rites Held July 3 in Bedford For Max King, 78 Funeral services for Max Emmitt King, 78, of Bedford, were held in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. King died June 30, 1982 in his home in Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Max Emmitt King, son of Art[hur] C. [laude] King and Clara Fredrick King, was born in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, December 9, 1903. He moved with his family to the Blockton, Iowa area, when he was six months of age, later his family moved to Grant City, Missouri where he attended school and graduated from high school in 1923. He then moved to Taylor County, Iowa, east of Bedford. On February 17, 1929 he was united in marriage to Ruby Hatfield at the home of the bride's parents in Ross Township. They lived on several farms in the Bedford area for the next 27 years. Next they moved to Ames, Iowa, where he was employed at the Memorial Union of Iowa State College for over seven years; then to California where they lived until his retirement over six years ago. They returned to Bedford where they have continued to reside. One son, Dale E. [verett] King, was born to them to share their love and to bless their home. Max was a member of the Berea Church of Christ of rural Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Elmer Mees. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruby of the home; his son, Dale, and his wife, Alison, of Orange County, California; two grandchildren, Randy and Kelly; eight sisters and three brothers: Oacle Mees of Vallejo, Calif.; Opal Mees and her husband, Carl, of Cannon City, Colo.; Bessie and her husband, John Reed, of Russellville, Mo.; Willis King and his wife, Frances, of Shenandoah, Ia.; Althea and her husband, Thomas Larson, of Bedford, Ia.; Evelyn and her husband, Wayne Marley, of Bedford, Ia.; Ted King and his wife, Pauline of Bedford, Ia.; Nina and her husband, Ralph Coleson, of Fort Collins, Colo.; Mary and her husband, Herbert Carson, of Crooked River Ranch, Ore.; Doris and her husband, Oliver Hopson, of Castroville, Calif.; Frank King and his wife, Opal, of Bedford, Ia.; cousins, nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. He will be remembered as a kind and considerate loved one and friend. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 9, 1997 Ruby Inez King Ruby Inez King, age 91 years, 6 months, and 3 days, was born March 16, 1906 in Taylor County, Iowa to parents Fred Sylvester Hatfield and Estella May John Hatfield. She died on September 19, 1997 in Upland, California where she had lived her last years. She grew to maturity in the Taylor County area, attending the local schools and was baptized into membership at the Berea Church of Christ as a young girl. On February 17, 1929 she was united in marriage to Max Emmitt King. They lived and farmed south of Bedford in Taylor County for many years. Together, they had one son, Dale Everett King. They moved to Ames, Iowa when Dale went there to college and worked at the Student Union to be near him. Following Dale's graduation they moved with him to Silverado, California. After their retirement around 1970, they returned to Bedford to a home on Court Street. Ruby lived in this home, even after her husband Max's death in 1982 until her health began to fail in later years. At that time she moved to Sunset Haven Home in Upland, California, where she lived until her death. Ruby was known as a very detailed thinker, a smart woman. This was evidenced in her letters to loved ones, where minute details were always given noting exact times and events of the past and present. This was also evidenced in her vivid recall of names and dates, including a memory that could quickly tell birthdays, anniversaries, dates of death, and other information about any family member. She always wanted to know the precise details when information was passed on to her as well. It was noted that one did not need an address book or family organizer book with Ruby around. However, she was not a gossip, or one to talk about other people; instead it was noted that she was a virtuous woman. Truly she lived out her name, Ruby, a jewel of great price. Ruby had been injured at birth, but she never allowed that infirmity to get in the way of doing things, as she was a very hard worker, as well as a very sensible person, down to earth and practical. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Orville Hatfield of San Luis Obispo, California and Cecil Hatfield of Kansas City, Missouri and one sister, Gladys Esinhart of Las Vegas, Nevada. Left to cherish her memory are her son Dale King of Silverado, California; two grandsons, Randy and wife Teresa King of Orange County, California and Kelly and wife Yun King of San Jose, California; three great grandchildren, three year old twins, Erin and Kayln King and two year old Tyler King; one sister, Vesta Jones of San Jose, California, plus many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Novinger Taylor Funeral Home. Rev. Jamie Mogler officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery at Bedford. Novinger Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[KLINE, BONNIE JEAN DOWIS MEEK] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 25, 1992, p. 8 BONNIE JEAN KLINE Funeral services for Bonnie Jean Kline was held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1992 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa with Rev. Ted DeHass as the minister. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Bonnie Kline, daughter of [William] Harley and Elsie Dowis was born at Sheridan, Mo., on December 11, 1919 and departed this life November 19, 1992 at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 72 years and 11 months. Bonnie lived in Bedford and as a young woman worked in the Taylor County Courthouse. In 1940 she married Eugene Meek and they lived mostly in Ogallala, Neb. where they had their own electronics business. Eugene died and in June 1978, Bonnie married R. [obert] Neal Kline at Villisca, Iowa, and they made their home in Clarinda, Iowa. Bonnie was preceded in death by her father [William] Harley, first husband Gene, and her brother Bob. Left to cherish her memory are her mother Elsie, brother Jim, husband R. Neal, and other family members and friends. Bonnie was skilled with antiques, was an appraiser, and was engaged in the antique business with her husband, R. Neal. She was a kind and considerate woman and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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