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DERBY, Edgar M.

DERBY, HORNBY, FRAZIER, GRUNOW, ELLIOTT, ARCHER

Posted By: CJeanealogy (email)
Date: 9/20/2018 at 08:58:10

Glenwood Opinion Tribune
Funeral Services Held form E.M. Derby
Services Held in Silver City Sunday at Methodist Church for Well Known Resident of That Community
Silver City, Ia., Dec. 8 (Special Correspondence)--Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church in Silver City for Edgar M. Derby, 73, well known resident of that community. The services was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Hall and the body was laid to rest in the Silver City cemetery.
Edgar M. Derby was born in Sagertoun, Crawford county Pennsylvania on Nov. 20, 1865, and passed away at his home Dec. 2, 1938, at the age of 73 years and 12 days. He was the eldest son of Abby and Orastus Derby.
He was united in marriage to Florence F. Hornby Aug. 19, 1890. To this union were born six children, the oldest daughter, Almena, preceded him in death. The other children are Walter, Mrs. Sherman Archer, Edgar C., Georgia and Floyd. He also leaves six grandchildren.
His loved ones were all at his bedside during the last hours, and tenderly administered to his wants. In 1921 Mr. Derby united with the Methodist Episcopal church.
His thoughtful consideration of others made him a devoted father and beloved husband and sincere friend.
In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren he leaves one brother, Mr. Roy Derby of Louisville, Nebr., and three sisters, Anna Elliott of Gerber, Calif., Mrs. Florence Grunow of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Ethel Frazier of Silver City.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Roy Derby and son, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Derby of Louisville, Nebr., Mrs. W.C. Miller and daughter Ruth and son Ward of Glenwood, Kenneth Frazier of Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. Chatterton and son of Shenandoah, Mrs. Dora Clipson and daughter, Bernice of Glenwood and Mrs. Robinson of Henderson.

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