Obituaries
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[BARTLETT, ETHEL IDA STRAIGHT]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 26, 1989, p. 4

ETHEL I. BARTLETT

Last rites for Ethel I. Bartlett, 90, were held at the gravesite Fairview Cemetery in Bedford on July 19, 1989, officiated by Rev. Marcia Smith Wood with arrangements by Shum-Novinger Funeral Home. Mrs. Bartlett died July 14, 1989 at John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Ethel I. [da] Bartlett, daughter of William Curtis Straight and Ida Mae Stoner Straight, was born in rural Bedford, Iowa on January 11, 1899. She lived and grew to maturity in rural Bedford attending the public schools.

On July 25, 1925 she was united in marriage to Paul H. Bartlett of Red Oak, Iowa. They lived in Bedford, Iowa. To this union two children were born: Paul H. Bartlett, Jr. on April 26, 1933 and Phil B. Bartlett on October 19, 1936.

Ethel spent the majority of her life in Bedford, Iowa. Paul and Ethel moved to Lee’s Summit, Mo. in 1979 to take advantage of the John Knox Village retirement and care facilities. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1985.

Left to cherish her memory are son Paul H. Bartlett, Jr. and family of Des Moines, Iowa; son Phil B. Bartlett and family of Easton, Ct.; sister-in-law, Georgia Anderson of Fairbury, Ne.; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many friends and relatives.

 She was a member of the United Christian-Presbyterian Church and the P. E. O. Sisterhood Chapter CU.

She was a devoted, loving wife, mother and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

[BARTLETT, PAUL HERMAN, SR.]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 31, 1985

Paul Bartlett services held here

Last rites for Paul H. Bartlett, 83, were held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home January 19 officiated by Rev. Marcia Smith Wood. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Bartlett died January 14, 1985 at John Knox Village at Lee Summit, Mo.

Paul H. Bartlett, son of George W. and Kathryn Fass Bartlett was born at Hamburg, Iowa September 27, 1901.

He lived in and grew to maturity in Red Oak, Iowa where he attended the public school.

On July 10, 1925 he was united in marriage to Ethel Ida Straight. They lived in Bedford, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Paul H. Bartlett, Jr. on April 26, 1933 and Phil B. Bartlett, on October 19, 1936.

He spent the majority of his life and business career in Bedford where he owned and operated the Gambles Store for 26 years and was assistant manager at the Cudahy Packing Plant during WWI. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ethel Bartlett of John Knox Village; son Paul H. Bartlett, Jr. and family of Des Moines, Ia.; son Phil B. Bartlett and family of Easton, Ct.; one sister, Georgia Anderson of Fairbury, Ne.; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many other friends and relatives.

He was a member of the Bedford United            Christian-Presbyterian Church, serving as deacon and elder; Bedford Lions Club; Bedford Commercial   Club;   Taylor   County Fair Board; and frequently served as master of ceremonies for local events.

He was a devoted, loving and outgoing husband, father and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

[BIRD, NAOMI OPAL SAFLEY]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 10, 1999, p. 5

Naomi Safely Bird

Naomi [Opal] Safely [Safley] Bird was born to Alfred [Alford Clifford] and Hazel Inas  [Inez] Hensley Safely on April 28, 1925. Naomi was the sixth of eight children---Ralph, Dorothy, Agnes, Irene, Helen, Naomi, Donna and Mary. The family lived at that time down near the Missouri line and the children remember having to walk to school. One snowy, cold winter morning, about halfway to school Naomi decided they need to turn around and they headed home. She was happy not to have to go to school, while the others were just glad not to be frozen to death!

As was the case for most families at that time money was tight and the times were hard. The main outing of the year was the Hopkins Picnic; the family enjoyed doing that event together. Naomi was in 4-H and showed livestock at the Taylor County Fair each year. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1943.

In 1965 she married a man she met at church, Vic Bird in Omaha, Nebraska. They shared their lives with five children, Mike, Rick, Phil, Suzanne and Roxanne.

Naomi retired from Clarkson Hospital in Omaha having served for 20 years as the supervisor in the Dietary Kitchen. She was a mother hen to those young people in the kitchen at the hospital. She always worried about their lives and tried to keep them on track, and she also let them know if she didn’t like something they were doing.

In 1989 Vic and Naomi moved to Bedford, Iowa to live out their retirement years.

Naomi was a 30+-year member of the Eagles Auxiliary Area 38 in Omaha and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bedford, Iowa.

She was a great cook---corn beef and cabbage, scrambled eggs, fudge, pies, chicken salad, chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and those chocolate dipped Ritz and peanut butter treats were among the favorites. The family remembers wonderful Christmases with all kinds of goodies and an entire feast put out before them.

She was also a great seamstress; one year she made hand sewn terry cloth robes for some of the grandchildren.

Naomi loved slot machines. Almost every year she and Vic would winter in Las Vegas and stay at Circus Circus. One of the family’s favorite stores was about her coming back to the room one evening, and Vic wondering if she was done for the night. “No, just need $20 more” was her response. Naomi and Vic liked to travel, they had been everywhere together. They also enjoyed Flea Markets, and could be seen within a 100-150 mile radius of Bedford searching for treasures.

She knew her stuff. One time when the family was painting the garage, B. J. was sent in the house to get more paint. Naomi questioned him as to whether it was paint or primer that he really needed. Primer. How did she know that?

Naomi had a dry wit, you never knew if she was kidding until she smiled. She was a quiet, private person and a good listener. Even though she could have been having problems of her own, she would listen to yours. She let you know what she thought, she never kept anything back—she was brutally honest. She was kind, she observed, she always seemed so full of wisdom, with quiet authority she was definitely the matriarch of the family. She was also terribly protective of her family, you didn’t mess with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Helen.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Vic Bird of Bedford; son Mike Bird of Neola, Iowa; Rick Bird of Persia, Iowa; Phil Bird of Kansas city; Suzanne Franco of Omaha, Nebraska; and Roxanne Shepard of Council Bluffs; their spouses; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Also Naomi’s brother, Ralph Safely of Bedford; Dorothy Mains of Sharpsburg, Agnes Scherich of Bedford, Irene Maskers of Decatur, Alabama, Donna Ernest of Bedford, and Mary Ruth ross of Omaha; and many dear friends.

Services were held Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at 2:00 p. m. at the Novinger Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa with burial at Fairview cemetery. Memorials can be placed in her name and sent to the family.

[BROWN, ESTHER ROBERTS ODEN]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 14, 1980

Esther Brown, 76 Final Rites Were Held in Bedford

Funeral services for Mrs. George (Esther) Brown, 76, of Bedford, held July 23 in the United Methodist Church in Bedford, were officiated by Rev. James Dale. Mrs. Brown died July 20, 1980. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Esther Roberts Oden Brown was born to Minnie and Charles Oden at Cainsville, Missouri on December 3, 1902. She lived her early life in Cainsville attending public schools there and participating in the Baptist Church.

On January 19 [15], 1929 she married George Merton Brown at Mount Ayr, Iowa and they made their home together in Leon, Iowa and later Bedford, Iowa.

Esther and George had one daughter, Patricia Ann Putnam, now of Bellevue, Nebraska.

Esther was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Over the years her husband, George, her parents and four sisters have preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Patricia; son-in-law Robert; two grandchildren, Joslyn and Jaclyn.

[BROWN, GEORGE MERTON]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 1, 1970, p. 5

George Brown, 69, Rites Held Here December 27

Funeral services for George M. Brown, 69, former Burlington Railroad agent here, were held at the United Methodist Church in Bedford, Sat., Dec. 27, with Rev. Darrel Draper and Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Brown died in Leon December 24, 1969. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

George Merton Brown, son of Lawrence and Ella Thompson Brown, was born Sept. 28, 1900 at Blythedale, Missouri.

On Jan. 15, 1929 he was united in married to Esther Roberts Oden. To this union was born a daughter, Patricia Ann.

He was a Methodist and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was employed by the Burlington Railroad for 47 years and for part of that time he also farmed.

He is survived by his wife and daughter and one brother, Joe G. Brown. Besides his relatives his many friends will also miss him.

[COCHRAN, HANNAH JERUSHA GEAGLEY]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 6, 1978

Hannah Cochran, 82 Final Rites Held Here April 5

Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Hannah) Cochran, 82, of Bedford, held April 5 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home at 2 p.m., was conducted by Rev. C. Ray McCain. Mrs. Cochran died in Bedford Manor April 2, 1978. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.

Hannah     Jerusha    Cochran, daughter of William H. [enry] Geagley and   Biddie McCracken, was born at Bristol, Tennessee on May 10, 1895.

She grew to maturity and lived her life in Bedford, where she attended the, Bedford Public Schools and became a member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church.

On January 26, 1921, she was united in marriage to Walter Byron Cochran at Bedford and they made their home here. To this union seven children were born: Harold Cochran, of Creston, Iowa; Henry Cochran, of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Kenneth (Faye) Farrens, of Hot Springs, South Dakota; Mrs. Cecil (Lillie) Claman, of Wauchula, Florida; Clarice Cochran Reed, of Omaha, Nebraska; Walter Cochran, of Evergreen, Colorado; and Mrs. Tom (Anna) Wetuski of Omaha, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (April 21, 1968), two brothers and one sister.

Left to cherish her memory are her children; one brother, Merrill Geagley, of Wheaton, Md.; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

She was a kind and considerate mother, neighbor and friend, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

[COCHRAN, WALTER BYRON “WALT”]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 25, 1968, p. 5

Walter Cochran Rites Here Tues.

Funeral services for Walter Byron Cochran, 77, of Creston, formerly of Bedford, were held April 23 at the east Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, conducted by Rev. John D. Kerr. Mr. Cochran died April 21, 1968 in Creston. Military honors were given by Bedford American Legion Post No. 164 with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Walter B. Cochran, 77, son of Emanuel [Clark] and [Margaret] Elizabeth [Gregg] Cochran, was born at Mountain View, Mo., May 6, 1890. He had been a long time resident of Bedford.

On January 26, 1921 he was united in marriage with Hannah Geagley at Bedford. To this union were born three sons, Harold, Henry and Walter, and four daughters, Faye, Lillie, Clarice and Anna. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, seven brothers and two sisters; he being the youngest in the family of 10; and one daughter-in-law.

He entered military service and served until May 1919.

Those who survive are his wife, Hannah of Bedford; three sons Harold of Creston, Henry of Council Bluffs, Walter of Evergreen, Colo., four daughters, Faye (Mrs. Kenneth Farrans) of Hot Springs, S. Dak.; Lillie (Mrs. Cecil Claman) of Wauchula, Fla.; Clarice (Mrs. LeRoy Reed) and Anna (Mrs. Tom Wetuski) of Maryville, Mo.; two daughters-in-law; four sons-in-law; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Walt was a devoted husband and loving father. One of his greatest joys was being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and neighbors and all who knew him.

[DAVISON, ARCHIE ROBERT]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Archie Robert Davison

Archie Robert Davison, was born July 21, 1912 in Hopkins, Missouri, the son of Robert and Belle Marguerite Lasley Davison. He attended the Excelsior County School in Hopkins. He was united in marriage to Marguerite Douglas on August 11, 1932. To this loving union ten children were born. Marguerite passed away on May 9, 1973. He was then united in marriage to Beulah Lindsey. No children were born to this union.

Archie was a life long area resident. In 1943 he and his loving wife Marguerite, the mother of his ten children moved from Hopkins to rural Bedford, continuing to farm until his retirement in 1969. Archie moved into Bedford but continued to raise hogs in partnership with Lucas. Feed Factory. After recovering from a stroke seven years ago, Archie gave all of his time to his children and grandchildren. He loved having a cup of coffee with his friends. Archie took great pride in his house and yard. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.   

Character, like respect is not something   you   ask   for, it’s something you earn. Like strength, it's not something granted, it's developed.   It may only count to those who have it, but character counts.  He was not impressed by what someone accomplished, but by the way they had overcome. That's character.   He didn't take the easy way, he took the right way.      That's   character.      He accepted responsibility   for his actions, faced the consequences without complaint and lived his life the best he could. That's character. His road map was his faith; his compass was his heart; his passion was his family; his character was his art.   That's what he taught us kids and we think the passage is worth repeating.

Archie is survived by five sons, Ronald and wife Jane Davison; Russell and wife Deeanna Davison; Richard and wife Sharon Davison; Roger and wife Sharon Davison all of Bedford; and Ray and wife Helen Davison of Gravity; three daughters, Donna Belle and husband Richard Park of Decatur, Texas; Wanda and husband Robert Woldruff of Red Oak; and Linda and husband Floyd Beason of New Market; and one brother, Harlan and wife Helen Davison of Hopkins, MO; 25 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and many many friends.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Marguerite in 1973; his second wife Beulah; a daughter Patsy Middleton and an infant son, his parents Robert and Belle; two sisters Lula Carmichael and Pearl Atha, a baby sister Jenny and two brothers Harvey and Charlie.

Funeral services were held by Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Bedford. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

[DOUGHERTY, DONALD GEORGE]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 3, 1994

DONALD DOUGHERTY

Funeral services for Donald Dougherty, 75, Bedford, were held Monday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Donald George Dougherty, the son of George and Laura Blanche Dougherty was born on September 28, 1918 in Taylor County, Iowa. In his youth he lived in both the New Market, Iowa and Hopkins, Mo. areas attending the public schools there and the Methodist Church.

On November 2, 1939 he married Helen Berniece Johnson. To this union three sons were born: Gary, Larry and Bill. Don served as a sergeant in the United States Army and served during World War II in both Italy and Sicily.

He spent most of his adult life in the Bedford, Iowa and Maryville, Mo. area, engaged in the feed and grain business for 23 years and then retired to Mesa, Ariz. He was an active member of the Elks, the American Legion of Bedford and early in his married life was a member of the Masonic Lodge.   

Don was preceded in death by both his parents and one sister, Louise Sierp.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; his sons, Gary, Larry, and his wife, Dolly; Bill and his wife Fran; and five grandchildren: Clay, Tara, Ryan, Tiffany and Travis.

He was a kind and considerate husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.    

[DUNCAN, ORIE LELAND]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 16, 1978

Last Rites Held Here Nov, 10 For Leland Duncan

Funeral services for Orie Leland Duncan, 69, of Bedford and lifetime resident of Taylor County, held November 13 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Duncan died November 10, 1978 in the K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Bedford American Legion Post 164 presented military honors at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Orie Leland Duncan, son of Orie and Bessie Walkinshaw Duncan, was born in Taylor County Iowa, July 7, 1909.

He had lived in or near Bedford all of his life and grew to maturity here where he attended the Bedford Schools and the Methodist Church.

On November 29, 1929, he was united in marriage Thelma Manley at Corydon, Iowa, and they had resided in Bedford all of their married life.

Two children were born to bless their home and to share their love; Wayland and Donna.

He served his country during World War II for about three years; 33 months over seas duty in the Southwest Pacific stationed in Honolulu and Iwo Jima. He was in the first invasion of Iwo Jima and was there at the time of the flag raising when the island was taken.

He was employed by the Iowa Power & Light Co. and since 1930 had been self employed as an electrician.

His family and friends will remember him as one who was greatly interested in public service as he served on the Bedford City Council and on the Board of the Bedford Public Schools.

He was a member of the Methodist Church; American Legion for 34 years and had been a member of the V.F.W. for a time.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Omar who died at the age of 16 years and brothers Fred and James.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Thelma of the home; son, Wayland, and his wife, Barbara, of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter, Donna, and her husband, Richard Nash, of Parnell. Mo.; five grandchildren, Steve and Sharleen Duncan of Las Vegas, Nev. and Vicki Fox of Maryville, Mo. and Roy and Todd Nash of Parnell, Mo.; two sisters: Lucile Waddell of Longview, Texas, and Elfie Duncan Thompson of Bedford, Iowa; two brothers: Raymond and Willard Duncan, both of Auburn, California; other relatives and many friends.

He was a kind and considerate husband, father, brother, friend and neighbor and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

[DUNCAN, THELMA VIENNA MANLEY]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 30, 1992

THELMA VIENNA DUNCAN

Funeral service for Thelma Duncan was held Monday, Sept. 28, 1992 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings and Rev. Steve Peters officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.

Thelma Vienna Manley Duncan, daughter of Wilfred Leroy Manley and Anna Belle Stewart Manley, was born August 30, 1909 near Siam, Iowa in Taylor County and departed this life September 24, 1992 at Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa at the age of 83 years and 24 days.

She was raised on a farm near Siam and for nine years lived on a farm six miles east of Hopkins, Mo. She attended the Maple Grove School and Lone Star School in Missouri. She was graduated from the eighth grade in rural East Gay Township and from Bedford High School in the class, of 1928. Thelma taught in country school Grant Number 9 and she attended summer school at Northwest Missouri State College.

She had attended the New Hope and Maple Grove Churches until she joined and was baptized in the Bedford Baptist Church at the age of 15. After her marriage she joined the Bedford Methodist Church by letter of transfer.

She was employed as a clerk in the J.M. Little Grocery Store and in the Duncan Dime Store in Bedford.

On November 29, 1929 she was united in marriage to Orie Leland Duncan in Corydon, Iowa. They made their home in Bedford where Leland was an electrician. To this union two children were born, Wayland Eugene Duncan and Donna Jeane Duncan Nash.

Thelma loved flowers, nature- camping, hiking and traveling. She belonged to the b. B. B. Club and" local rock club. However, her family always came first. She liked to help others and spread a ray of sunshine along the way. Her hobbies were handicrafts, crocheting, rock jewelry, reading and bell collecting.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Cecil Emerson Manley, Oren Delton Manley, and Wilfred Leroy Manley and her husband, Leland Duncan who died November 10, 1978.

Left to cherish her memory are a sister, Dora Alice Wilson of Perris, Calif., a brother, Ora Stewart Manley of Corning, Iowa; her son Wayland Eugene Duncan and his wife Barbara of Las Vegas, Nev. and her daughter, Donna Jeane Nash and her husband Richard of Ardmore, Okla.; five grandchildren: Steve Duncan, Sharleen Winkler, Vicki Ann Fox, Roy Lee Nash and Todd Allen Nash; five great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Her family   and   friends will long remember her as a kind and considerate person.

[FULLER, CARL LINDSEY]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 28, 1953, [p. 1]

Carl Fuller Died Here Monday

Carl L. [indsey] Fuller, 69, died at his home in Bedford May 24 after a short illness.

Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by J. D. Dyer. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

[FULLER, DELMAR C.]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 9, 1980

Delmar C. Fuller Final Rites Held

Services were held September 27 for Delmar C. Fuller, 63 of Bedford. Mr. Fuller died September 25, 1980 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.

Mr. Fuller operated the Bedford Rexall Drug for many years. In recent years he had been self-employed as a carpenter here.

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 4, 1947, [p. 1]

Mrs. Carl Fuller of Blockton, Dies

Mrs. Carl Fuller, 63, died at her home near Blockton, Wednesday, August 27.

The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford, conducted by J. D. Dyer. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Fuller, the former Pearl May Hamilton, was born in Adams County, but had been a resident of Bedford and community the greater part of her life.

[GARRETSON, CHARLES K.]

Lenox Time Table, Thursday, June 13, 1912, [p. 1]

Died---C. K. Garretson

The funeral of Charles K. Garretson was held from the residence of H. E. Rogers last Friday. Mr. Garretson formerly resided three miles north of town, on the farm now owned by J. F. Porter. About thirteen years ago he moved on a farm near Sharpsburg and later to Blockton, leaving there about eight years ago for Puyallup, Wash. where he resided until his death which occurred June 1st. The body was accompanied here by the deceased’s wife and son Harley. Mr. Garretson was 66 years of age and was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. While a resident of Adams County he was an honored member of the Lenox Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. C. Orth conducted the funeral services and the body was interred in Fairview cemetery, beside a son who died several years ago.

[GARRETSON, CHARLES K.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 13, 1912
BLOCKTON – The body of Charles Garretson, father of Ralph Garretson of Des Moines and Mrs. Turnbull of Blockton, was expected to arrive at Blockton, but it came on the early train to Lenox. Friends and relatives from here went over in autos to attend the funeral in the afternoon.

[GARRETSON, GILBERT R.]

Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)

Wednesday, October 26, 1904

Died at St. Joe—A telegram was received by J. J. Elliott Wednesday morning from his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Garretson from St. Joseph, stating that her husband was dead, and requested her father to go to Blockton and bring the baby to Lenox. Mr. Garretson is well known to everyone here, having spent the greater part of his life near Lenox. He is 27 years of age, was a member of Co. K of the 51st, and while at Manila Bay contracted a severe case of hernia caused by falling from the transport. This became worse and it was while undergoing an operation at the hospital at St. Joe that his death occurred. The remains were brought to Lenox and the funeral services held from the Christian Church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock.---Lenox New Times

[GRACE, JESSIE JOSEPH]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 6, 1969, [p. 1]

Jessie Grace, 53, Dies Tuesday

Jessie Grace, 53, of Sheridan, Mo., died Tuesday afternoon while hunting. His services will be at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Friday at 2:00.

He leaves his wife, Maxine; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Jackson of Hopkins and Joyce of the home; two brothers, Ora, of Clearfield and Raleigh, of Downey, Calif.

[GRACE, JESSIE JOSEPH]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 20, 1969, p. 2

Jessie Grace, 53, Final Rites Held February 7

Funeral services for Jessie Joseph Grace, 53, life-time resident of Taylor County, held February 7 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Chapel in Grant City, Mo. were conducted by Rev. Ward Campbell. Mr. Grace died February 4, 1969 while hunting, the sport he loved to do and enjoyed so much. Interment was at Sheridan Cemetery, Sheridan, Mo.

Jessie Joseph Grace, 53, son of Fred and Anna (McKee) Grace, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, on March 18, 1915.

On April 27, 1947, he was baptized into the Christian faith.

He was united in marriage to Beulah Maxine Fletchall on June 4, 1941. To this union two children were born: Mrs. Robert Dean (Elaine) Jackson of Bedford and Joyce of the home.

His life was spent doing the things he loved most: caring for his family and farming. He spent his entire life on the old home place, farming with his father until his father’s death after which he remained with his mother. After his marriage he and his wife purchased the home place and faithfully cared for his mother until her death in 1947.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife; two daughters; son-in-law, Robert Dean Jackson; one grandson, Rodney Jackson; two brothers, Ora Grace of Clearfield, Iowa and Raleigh Grace, Downey, California and many other relatives and friends.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.