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J. Walter Enlow

ENLOW, MEADOWS, DOUGLASS, GEDDES, WHITE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/22/2018 at 18:55:14

8 October 1931 - West Branch Times

J. Walter Enlow, long time resident of this place and the neighborhood north of town, but for the past few years at Iowa City, died at his home there Sunday afternoon. Mr. Enlow had been in failing health for some time.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Enlow, early settlers here. His wife was Eliza Meadows, before her marriage. She, with two daughters, Mrs. Frank Douglass of Oasis, and Mrs. Robert Geddes of North Liberty, survive.

Funeral services were held at the Oathout parlors at Iowa City Tuesday afternoon, with burial in the West Branch cemetery.

Walter Enlow, 71, former resident of Cedar county, passed away at his home, 1228 Sheridan avenue, Iowa City Sunday after a lingering illness.

Born in Iowa Falls, in Hardin county, he came with his parents to a farm three miles north of West Branch at the age of nine. Thirteen years ago he moved to Iowa City where he has since resided.

He was united in marriage January 28, 188? to Eliza Meadows at West Branch. FIve children were born to this union, three of whom preceded him in death.

Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Frank Douglass of West Branch and Mrs. Robert Geddes of North Liberty, three grandchildren, Merrill and Bernice Douglass and Roberta Geddes, one sister, Mrs. Esther White, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Enlow was a birthright member of the Friends church at West Branch and a member of the Methodist church in Iowa City.

Funeral services were held at the Oathout funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and burial was in West Branch cemetery. The Rev. H. D. Henry was in charge of the services.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Meadows of Estherville, and Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Wilson were among those who attended the funeral.


 

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