Obituaries
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[Blake, Coreta Faye]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 23, 1918 p. 4

Coreta Blake

Little Coreta Blake came to make happy the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Dot Blake [Cora Greenlee] of west Bedford on April 17, 1914, and went away to Heaven on Thursday morning, May 16, 1918 at 3:00 oÕclock.

Her new day dawned on the golden shore and from its heights she beckons to our saddened hearts and find heaven nearer and dearer than before.

Coreta  spent her four and a fraction years here in sweet, winsome and endearing ways, winning the hearts of the many to her.

Eula Blanche Blake, the older and only sister, and only child [is] left to cheer and brighten the hearts of a sorrowing mother and father.  Both grandparents of both her parents, a goodly number of aunts, uncles and cousins with the many friends of her short life on earth, shall miss the jolly prattle and sweet face of dear little Coreta.

We shall greatly miss her in our Sunday school, where she so delighted to come.  Having attended for six months without missing she received a silver star of merit. She then devotedly continued for the remainder of the year and received the gold star for not being absent for a full year.  This star she now wears to her long resting place.  When sick Coreta wanted to come to Sunday school but was not able.  God in his infinite wisdom has come and taken her away to the great Sunday school above where Christ the Lord said, ÒSuffer the little children to come unto Me,Ó is the loving Superintendent.

The simple measles, then the Red measles and finally pneumonia were too much for this brave little heroine.  For 19 days fond hearts and loving hands watched and tendered by her bedside in hope that the race for life might be won.

But a loving Father who never errs sent His angel for her and she went on before us and calls to us, ÒCome this way.Ó

We soon shall lay the little form away to rest in confidence that He who is the resurrection and life some day shall call us all to that home over there where some day we shall find Coreta Faye waiting to welcome us.

ÒThe Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.  Blessed be the name of the Lord.Ó

[BLAKE, CARETA FAYE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, May 22, 1918
Careta Blake Dies – The four year old daughter, Careta, of Mr. and Mrs. Dot Blake, died at their home in west Bedford, Thursday morning, May 16th. The funeral service was held from the home, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Little Coreta Faye Blake came to make happy the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Dot Blake of west Bedford on April 17, 1914. Went away to heaven on Thursday morning May 16th at 3:00 o'clock.
Her new day dawned on the golden shore and from its delight she beckons to our saddened hearts and we find heaven nearer and dearer than before.
Coreta spent her four and fraction years here in sweet, winsome and endearing ways, winning the hearts of the many to her.
Eula Blanche Blake, the older and only sister and only child left to cheer and brighten the hearts of a sorrowing mother and father, both grandparents of both her parents, a goodly number of aunts, uncles and cousins with the many friends of her short life on earth shall miss the jolly prattle and sweet face of dear little Coreta.
We shall greatly miss her in our Sunday school where she so delighted to come. Having attended for six months without missing she received a silver star of merit. She then devotedly continued for the remainder of the year and received the gold star for not being absent for a full year. This stat she now wears to her long resting place. When sick Coreta wanted to come to Sunday school but was not able. God in his infinite wisdom has come and taken her away to the great Sunday school above where Christ the Lord who said, "Suffer little children to come unto Me," is the loving superintendent.
The simple measles, then the Red Measles and finally the Pneumonia were too much for this brave little heroine. For 19 days fond hearts and loving hands watched and tended by her bedside in hope that the race for life might be won.
But a loving father who never errs sent his angel for her and she went on before us and calls to us, "Come this way."
We soon shall lay the little form away to rest in confidence that He who is the resurrection and life someday shall call us to the home over there where some day we shall find Coreta Faye waiting to welcome us.
[Note: The first name is spelled Careta on her headstone.]

[BLAKE, CARETA FAYE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, May 22, 1918
From Malvern, Iowa – Mrs. Charles Townsend came from her home in Malvern, Iowa, Friday noon to attend the funeral of Carita Blake.
To Home in Clearfield – Mrs. J. Johnson returned to her home in Clearfield Monday. She was called to Bedford by the death of little Carita Blake.

[Blake, Dot W.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 27, 1962    p. 4

Final Rites Here For Dot Blake

Services for Dot W. Blake, 78, who passed away September 18 following a heart attack, which occurred the previous week, were held in Bedford September 24, with Rev. Ivo Randels officiating.  Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.

He had been a resident of Bedford for 74 years and following a stroke four years ago moved to Yucaipa, California to be near a daughter Eula and her husband Dr. Walter A. Emery who were with him at the time of his death.

Dot W. Blake was born August 3, 1884 in Bedford, Iowa, son of Lydia and Jacob Blake and [was] married to Cora M. [ay] Greenlee in 1908.

Survivors in addition to the widow are a daughter, Mrs. Eula Kemery [Emery] of Thousand Palms, Calif., son Charles of Oakland, Iowa, three grandchildren, Richard, Donald and Walter Blake.  One daughter, Coreta, died in 1918 at age of four years.

Mr. Blake was one of nine children, all of whom have predeceased him except two brothers, Leslie of New Market and George of Sharpsburg.

He joined the Christian Church as a young man.   He attended and was graduated from Bedford High School in 1904.  For forty years he worked with the Bedford Telephone Co. and held membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for over forty years.

He spent a lifetime in devotion to his family and helping others.  Dot was a friend to all and everyone was his friend.  He lived completely by ÒDo unto others as you would have others do unto you.Ó

[King, Harriet ÒHattieÓ Paul]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 22, 1918

Mrs. Hattie L. King

[Harriet] Hattie L. Paul, daughter of William [Wheatley] and Cynthia [Ellen Hartwell] Paul was born September 24, 1844, near Gosport, Indiana, and went to her heavenly heritage from her home in Bedford, Iowa, May 12, 1918, at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 18 days.

She remained with her parents at Gosport, Indiana until 1849 when they moved to Centerville, Illinois.  Later the family moved to Osceola, Iowa, and her father, who was a minister, became one of the pioneer ministers of this state.  Here at Osceola on October 5, 1864 she was united in marriage with James F. King to whom for more than half a century she has been a loving, sympathetic companion.

They came to Taylor County May 9, 1864 and settled on a farm in Clayton Township where they lived until 22 years ago when they came to the home they have since occupied in Bedford.  Six children came to bless their home and it has been their supreme joy to see all of these grow to manhood and womanhood and establish homes of their own.  All of the children survive their mother and were present at the funeral, Mrs. J. [ohn] L. Burnside [Alice] and Mrs. W. [illiam] S. [herman] Reynolds [Cynthia] of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. J. [ohn] F. [ranklin] Mohler [Sarah Jane], of Bedford, Lemuel F. [rancis] King of Creston, Charles C.[hester] King of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Mrs. W. [illiam] G. [ould] Cass [Tressie] of Kansas City, Mo.  These, with their father, mourn the passing of a faithful, Godly wife and mother.  Four sisters, Mrs. A. [ddison] A. Parrish [Susan Sophrona] of Bedford, Mrs. Priscilla [Collins] Barrows of Osceola, Mrs. Nannie Stenson, Sioux City, and Mrs. Elizabeth [Ann] Barnhill, Fresno, Calif., also survive her.  Six grandchildren and other relatives and a wide circle of friends will miss her from the sweet and blessed fellowships of earth.

She has been a member of the Methodist church from early childhood.  Born in a Christian home, surrounded by Christian influences, she was a natural citizen of the Kingdom.  Very early she affirmed her purpose to live for the Master and her life has been a record of faithful Christian living.  She loved the church of God, loved the fellowship of His people, loved the services of His house.  She has gone to her reward.  She has gone where age shall never dim the vision nor weariness limit her service for she has gone where are the fountains of eternal youth.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by Rev. Levi P. Goodwin.

[KING, HARRIET "HATTIE" PAUL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, May 15, 1918
Called Here by the Death of Mother – Charles King arrived in Bedford Monday afternoon from his home in Fort Collins, Colo., called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. Jim King.
Called Here by Death of Mother – Mrs. Sherman Reynolds and Mrs. John Burnside arrived in Bedford Monday noon from their homes in Colorado. They were called to Bedford by the death of their mother, Mrs. Jim King.

[KING, HARRIET "HATTIE" PAUL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, May 22, 1918
Attends Funeral of Mrs. King – Mrs. A. C. Monroe of Hopkins attended the funeral of Mrs. Jim King in Bedford Wednesday.
To Home in Fort Collins – Charley King returned to his home in Fort Collins, Colo. Saturday. He was called to Bedford by the death of his mother, Mrs. Jim King.

[King, James F.]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday    January 29, 1919    [p. 1]

James King Dies

James F. King, an old resident of Bedford, died at the home of his son Lem King, at Creston, Tuesday morning, age 75 years old.  The body was brought to Bedford Wednesday afternoon and the funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 oÕclock at the Methodist church.  Burial will be made in the Bedford cemetery beside his wife who died a few months ago.

Since the death of his wife, Mr. King has been spending the time visiting with his children.  About two weeks ago he went to Creston for a visit with his son, Lem, and was taken sick.  He leaves six children, Mrs. J. [ohn] L. Burnside [Alice], Denver, Mrs. W. [illiam] S. [herman] Reynolds [Cynthia], Chicago, Mrs. J. [ohn] F. [ranklin] Mohler [Sarah Jane], Bedford, Mrs. W. [illiam] G. [ould] Cass [Tressie], Kansas City, C. [harles] C. [hester] King of Ft. Collins, Colo., L.[emuel] F. [rancis] King of Creston.  Obituary will be printed next week.

[King, Charles Chester]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 10, 1945    p. 5

Chas. King Dies At Fort Collins

Charles [Chester] King, a former resident of Bedford, died Saturday, May 5, in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he had resided the past forty years or more.  Burial was made there.

He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mayme Fitch of Bedford; one sister and one brother, Mrs. Gould Cass [Tressie] and Lem King, both of Denver, Colorado; also a number of nieces and nephews.

[King, Charles Chester]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday    May 10, 1945    [p. 1]

Former Resident Dies

C. [harles] C. [hester] King died at Boulder Sanitarium, Fort Collins, Colo., last Friday.  He was born in Bedford, Ia., Jan. 17, 1880.  He married Mayme E. Fitch in 1903 and moved to Fort Collins soon after that.  He will be remembered by many in Bedford.  Mrs. King is a sister of Mrs. Mattie Parker and Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey [Frances Florence] of Bedford.

[Cass, William Gould]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    April 25, 1946    [p. 1]

Gould Cass Dies, Former Resident

[William] Gould Cass, a former resident of Bedford, died at his home in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday, April 17, according to word received by friends in Bedford.

He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Tressie King of Bedford; one son, Ed Cass, who is a dentist in Denver; two grandchildren; his mother; three sisters and one brother.

 [Gooden, Charles Ira]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday    May 10, 1945    [p. 1]

Ira Gooden Dies May 3

[Charles] Ira Gooden, 61 years of age, died at the Municipal hospital in Clarinda Wednesday, May 3, after a long illness.  Funeral services were held Friday at 10:30 from the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda and burial was in Shenandoah.  He is survived by his wife and eight children, 6 boys and two girls.  The girls are Mrs. Noreen Shockley [Shockey] of Lineville, Ia., and Shirley, who is at home.  Five of the six boys are in service:  Donald in the Navy, Wayne in the U. S. N. R. at San Francisco; Milford, in the Navy at Liberty, Mo.; Richard, in the U. S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific; and Jack, recently inducted into the Navy at Great Lakes.  Ivan is at home.  Mr. Gooden was well known in Bedford, having been a meat cutter here many years ago.

[Trumbo, Jennie Marley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 14, 1964    p. 5

Mrs. P. Trumbo Services Tues.

Funeral services for Mrs. Paul (Jennie) Trumbo were held Tuesday (May 12) at 708 Madison Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ivo Randels officiating.  Mrs. Trumbo died May 9 at her home in Bedford.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

[Trumbo, Jennie Marley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 21, 1964    p. 5

Final Rites Here For Mrs. P. Trumbo

Funeral services for Mrs. Paul (Jennie) Trumbo, long time Taylor County resident, held May 12 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Ivo Randels.  Mrs. Trumbo died at her home in Bedford May 9, 1964, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 17 days.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Jennie, daughter of Oren and Elizabeth [Richardson] Marley, was born May 22, 1893 in Ross Township, Taylor County, Iowa.   She lived most of her life in Taylor County.

On January 6, 1915, she was united in marriage to Paul L. [eslie] Trumbo and to this union two children were born, Lucile Trumbo of the home and Francis E. Trumbo of Van Nuys, Calif.

When a young girl she united with the Berea Church of Christ and in later years, as long as her health permitted, attended the Christian Church of Bedford.

She has been a member of the Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge for over 35 years.

Survivors include daughter, Lucile, son, Francis and wife Mary, and three grandsons, Michael, Gary and Tommy Trumbo of Van Nuys, California.  One brother, John E. [arl] Marley of Bedford, three nephews, Carl Marley and Wayne Marley of Bedford, and Jack Marley of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, who passed away January 4, 1957, her parents and four brothers, William, Fred, Robert and Floyd, who died in infancy.

She was a loving wife and mother and although she had been in ill health for several years was patient and cheerful and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. TrumboÕs son, Francis, was in Bedford for the services.

Also attending from out-of-town were Mrs. Nell Davis and son, Lloyd H. Davis, William Killion and Mrs. Clara Killion of Oakland, Ia.

[Trumbo, Paul Leslie]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 10, 1957    [p. 1]

Paul Trumbo Rites Held Here Sunday

Paul Trumbo, a carpenter in Bedford for many years, died at his home Friday, January 4, after an illness of several months.

Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Sunday afternoon conducted by Wilbur G. Travis of the Christian church.  Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Paul Leslie Trumbo, fourth son of Thomas L. and Emma Curry Trumbo, was born August 15, 1894 in Greenview, Ill., and died at the age of 62 years, four months, 20 days.

On January 6, 1915 he was married to Jennie Marley of Bedford.  To them were born a daughter, Lucile of the home, and a son, Francis, who, with his wife and three sons, Michael, Gary and Tommy survive.

He is also survived by three brothers, Clay of Huntington Park, Calif., Walter and Carl of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Miss Pearl Trumbo and Mrs. Ruby Snyder of Bedford.  His father and mother preceded him in death, also an infant brother, William.

He was a member of the Bedford Volunteer Firemen the past 22 years and was active up to the time of his last illness in October 1956.

Paul was a resident of Bedford from the time they moved to the farm southwest of town in 1904 until the time of his death, except for one year spent in Maryville, Mo., and one year in Denver, Colorado.

[Trumbo, Paul Leslie]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 10, 1957    [p. 1]

Relatives Here For Paul Trumbo Funeral

Relatives and friends from out of town attending the last rites for Paul L. [eslie] Trumbo on Sunday, included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Trumbo, Walter Trumbo, Gertrude Trumbo, Denver, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fickel, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Best, Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hummel, Mrs. Nelle Rodwell, Mrs. Mabel Evans, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davis, Mrs. Dell Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Killion, Oakland, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ernest, Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hanson, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ranbarger, Essex, Iowa.

[Trumbo, Thomas L.]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 18, 1922    p. 3

Laid To Rest

Funeral services were held yesterday for Thos. L. Trumbo, who died Monday morning at his home in south Bedford.  Mr. Trumbo was one of BedfordÕs best-known citizens, and in his passing the community loses one of its staunchest and upright citizens.  The deceased was, literally speaking, a home man, his whole life being wrapped up in his family and their welfare.  He was of a charitable nature and the needy and hungry were beneficiaries of his gratitude.  His memory will be cherished by many, and his deeds and loving memory held up to the rising generation for years to come.  Following is a brief history of the life the departed one:

Thomas L. Trumbo was born Sept. 4th, 1860, in Menard County, Illinois, and was married to Miss Emma Florence Curry, Sept. 24, 1884.  To this union were born 7 children, five sons and two daughters.  Mr. and Mrs. Trumbo moved to Iowa in 1900, settling in Pottawattamie County, and four years later came to Taylor County, which has since been their home.   Some three years ago because of failing health he left the farm and moved to Bedford, where he passed this life to his home in the great beyond, Monday, May 15, 1922.

Some 31 years ago he united with the Baptist church on his profession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior.

Later, he was elected to a place as Trustee which place he filled up to a short time ago, when because of the condition of his health he was made Trustee Emeritus.

He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. and Yeoman Lodges.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, four sons, Iva Clay, Walter R. [aymond], Paul L.[eslie], and Carl F. [rancis], all of Bedford; two daughters, Miss Lorena Pearl and Miss Ruby, also of Bedford, and one sister, Mrs. Leosa Killion, of Oakland, Iowa.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 oÕclock from the Baptist church, Rev. Fletcher having charge of the service, assisted by the members of the I. O. O. F. lodge.

[Trumbo, Carl Francis]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 24, 1985    p. 6

Carl Trumbo Services In Denver

Memorial services were held in Denver, Colorado January 22 for former Bedford resident Carl [Francis] Trumbo.  In this area he is survived by his sisters, Pearl Trumbo and Ruby Snyder and nieces, Lucile Trumbo, Lois Haidsiak and Mary Lou Dukes.

Mr. Trumbo died January 17, 1985.

[Trumbo, Fred Elvin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 30, 1936    p. 5

Fred Trumbo, 49, Dies In West

Fred [Elvin] Trumbo, 49, a former resident of Bedford, died at his home in Oroville, Calif., Thursday, July 23, after having been in ill health for several years.  The funeral services were held Saturday and burial made in California.

He is survived by his wife and two children, Clyde and Betty Jean.  Also by three sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Grant Davis [Loretta], Mrs. Clint Hindman [Laura Ella], Claude Trumbo and Frank Trumbo of Bedford; Mrs. Anne Payne of Greeley, Colo., and Will Trumbo of Princeton, Kans.

One son, Ronald [Earl] Trumbo, preceded his father in death, and also a sister and brother, Mrs. Elba Jared and George Trumbo.

[Trumbo, Alva Claude]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 13, 1969    p. 3

Final Rites Held February 5 For Claude Trumbo

Funeral services for Alva Claude Trumbo, 86, long time Taylor County resident, held February 5 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings.  Mr. Trumbo died February 2, 1969, at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Alva Claude Trumbo, son of Charles A. [dams] and Nancy E. [llen Power] Trumbo, was born in Greenview, Ill., Nov. 26, 1882.

On Feb. 20, 1907 he was united in marriage to Ruby Dell McCormick who preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 1954.

Surviving are one son, Francis, of Bedford; one granddaughter, Mrs. Geri Irwin of Englewood, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Grant Davis, of Eugene, Ore., nephews; nieces; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and six brothers.

[Trumbo, Donald Franklin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 8, 1956    [p. 1]

Don Trumbo Rites In Bedford Tuesday

Donald F. [ranklin] Trumbo, 46, a former resident of Bedford, died at his home in Le Mars, Iowa, Sunday afternoon, March 4, after a short illness.  The body was brought to Bedford and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Douglass Steffenson of Muscatine, a former Bedford minister.  Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Don was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trumbo of Bedford, who survive him.  He is also survived by his wife, the former Miss Helen Miller of Siam; by two daughters, Cheryl and Carole of the home; a sister, Mrs. Ross Seckman of Sac City; and one brother, Vern L. Trumbo of Clinton, Iowa.

All of the family were here for the last rites.

[Trumbo, Donald Franklin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 15, 1956    p. 7

Obituary - Don F. Trumbo

Donald Franklin Trumbo, son of Frank E. [dward] and Jennie [Adelia Kemery] Trumbo, was born July 23, 1909 at Keota, Colo., and died at his home in LeMars, Iowa, March 4, 1956, at the age of 46 years, seven months, 10 days.

His parents brought him to Iowa when a small child and settled southeast of Bedford, where he grew to manhood.  He was graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1927.

On July 23, 1935, he was married to Miss Helen B. Miller of the Siam community.  To them were born two daughters, Sheryl and Carole of the home.

Surviving with his wife and daughters are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trumbo of Bedford; a sister, Mrs. Ross Seckman of Sac City, Iowa; a brother, Vern L. Trumbo of Clinton, Iowa.

He served his country in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific theater aboard the USS Bracken and was a member of Tucker Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Bedford.  Also of the American Legion and Commercial Club at Atlantic, where the family lived several years.

He was employed in Bedford 13 years prior to his association with the Iowa Farm Bureau, where he served as field man in East Pottawattamie County at Oakland, Cass County at Atlantic, and in Plymouth County at LeMars, at the time of his passing.

He was a member of the Methodist church at Bedford and later transferred his membership to the First Methodist Church at Atlantic.

[Trumbo, Frank Edward]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 21, 1968    p. 3

Frank Trumbo, 83, Rites Held Mar. 16

Funeral services for Frank E. [dward] Trumbo, 83, were held March 16 at the east Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Ollie Odle.  Mr. Trumbo died March 13 at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital after a short illness.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Frank Trumbo, son of Thomas [Andrew] and Nancy [Ellen] Power, was born near Logan, Iowa in Harrison County on September 30, 1884.  At the age of six months the family moved to southern Missouri.  They were there only a short time and moved back to Neola, Iowa, where they lived for 14 years.  When he was 15 the family moved southeast of Bedford to the Forest Grove community.

On February 21, 1906 he was united in marriage to Jennie Adelia Kemery and to this union three children were born.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie, one son, one daughter, his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

In 1909 he and his family moved to Colorado to homestead a piece of ground near Keota for two years.  After improving the homestead in Colorado they moved back to the Forest Grove community for 19 years.  After selling the farm at Forest Grove several years were spent at different farms but all in the Bedford community.

In 1945 he purchased an acreage two miles south of Bedford where they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary February 21, 1956.  Three months later, May 17, 1956, his wife, Jennie, passed away.

He is survived by one son, Vern, of Fort Dodge, Iowa; one brother, Claude, Bedford; one sister, Loretta Davis, Eugene, Oregon; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

He has been a member of the First Baptist Church, Bedford, since October 1906.

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

[Trumbo, George Andrew]

Times-Republican

Tuesday    February 27, 1923    p. 2

George Andrew Trumbo

In the passing away of our brother George A. Trumbo on Feb. 21st, there passed from this life the spirit of a man whose noble Christian manhood and fine Christian spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew him, for to know him was to love him.

George Andrew Trumbo, son of Mr. Charles A. [dams] and Mrs. Nancy E. [llen Power] Trumbo, was born in Greenview, Menard County, Ill., July 4th, 1871, and passed on to the great home from which no traveler ever returns, on Feb. 21st, 1923.

On December 24th, 1891, he was married to Miss Flora Bell Mock, and to this union was born one daughter, now Mrs. David Kingsley [Ethel].  Early in life Mr. Trumbo surrendered himself to God through the merits of His Son Jesus Christ, the Savior of mankind, and united with the Antioch Baptist Church, Greenview, Ill.

In 1889 he came with his family to Taylor County, Iowa, bringing with him his church letter and united with the Baptist church of Bedford, and has been a most faithful member and a highly honored Deacon of the same.

Our brother was one who with his cheerful disposition and ever-ready smile and helping hand, made all who met him feel that the Savior was reaching out to others through his noble Christian life.  In his quiet unassuming manner many deeds of real Christian worth could be recorded, and reminds us that this world would be a much better place if all of us would follow his example.

In his four weeks stay at the hospital where all that human power and medical skill could do was done it was the verdict of the attending Nurse and Doctors that his was a most wonderful Christian fortitude.

The community has lost a valuable citizen, the I. O. O. F. a faithful member, the Church a greatly beloved Brother, and from the Home circle a loving companion, a kind father, son and brother.

But he waits for you and he waits for me in that wonderful meeting that is to be, ÒIn the City Four Square.Ó

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, one daughter, Mrs. David Kingsley [Ethel]; a mother, Mrs. Nancy E. [llen Power] Trumbo, Bedford, Ia.; four sisters:  Mrs. Anna Payne of Barnesville, Colo., Mrs. Ella Hindman of Bedford, Mrs. Elba Jared of Bedford, Mrs. Grant Davis [Loretta] of Bedford; six brothers:  William Trumbo of Princeton, Kans., Claud Trumbo of Bedford, Frank Trumbo of Bedford, Alva Trumbo of Greenview, Ill., and Ellis Trumbo of Greenview, Ill.; and two grandchildren, Doris and Dorothy Kingsley.

Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church in this city Saturday afternoon, Rev. C. W. Fletcher conducting the services.  On this occasion the vast seating capacity of the church was a mere bagatelle, for not half the large crowd that had assembled to pay homage and reverence to their departed friend were able to gain entrance to the edifice and scores upon scores were forced to be satisfied to sit in their autos outside until the services were over, when an opportunity was given those who desired to take a last glance at the wasted and care torn features of their former friend.  When the cavalcade started for the ÔSilent City on the HillÕ the cortege that bore the body was followed by a stream of vehicles that extended for a distance of over a mile, and was pronounced by many as one of the largest funerals ever held in this section.

[Trumbo, George Andrew]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     February 22, 1923      [p. 1]

A MERCIFUL PROVIDENCE ENDS LONG SUFFERING

George Trumbo, Who Was So Badly Hurt In Auto Accident 4 Weeks Ago, Dies in Hospital at Maryville on Wednesday Night

Word was passed about the city this morning in hushed and awed voices that George [Andrew] Trumbo who was so terribly hurt in an auto accident four weeks ago last Tuesday, and who has made a most gallant effort to fight off the grim reaper, had given up his grip on life and passed to the great beyond where suffering and pain are unknown and the weary are at rest.

It was on Tuesday evening Jan. 23rd, that Mr. Trumbo was hurt and which eventually ended his life. The deceased was at that time engaged in driving some cattle along the road that he had purchased at a sale that day and was taking the same to his home south of town. It was about 6 o’clock in the evening and as he was nearing the Troy Spencer home, a heavy Cadillac car driven by Floyd Churchill came up from the rear, and Mr. Trumbo in a frantic endeavor to save the cattle, stepped to the side of the road. But it was an unlucky step, for as he turned, the car was also turned and before anybody could hardly realize it, Mr. Trumbo was struck at almost the same instant that the car hit two of the cattle. Had he received the full force of the car, he undoubtedly would have been killed instantly.

R. E. Bradley happened along the road about that time, and quickly turning his car about rushed the injured man to the office of Dr. Rimel in this city, where first aid was administered. About an hour afterward he was rushed to the hospital at Maryville, and an operation performed at once to relieve the sufferer of congested blood that had settled in his lower extremities.

Since that time----and in fact from the very first, Dr. Martin at the hospital has not held out the faintest hope, although his friends and relatives hoped to the very last that a change would come and that he might possibly pull through. But as the days passed and his condition steadily seemed to decline, his family and his many friends sensed that the grim reaper was only a little time distant and were prepared for the worst at any moment. Time and again during the past 10 days the rumors have gotten out that Mr. Trumbo was dying only to be refuted again an hour afterward.

On Wednesday about noon, his condition changed and the doctor told them the hour was near, and that the long-suffering man would soon be at ease. His wife, who has been a constant attendant since he was taken to the hospital, also realized it and summoned his near relatives and friends who were all present when Mr. Trumbo passed away Wednesday evening, a few minutes before 11 o’clock.

Immediately after death Undertaker Wetmore was called and he drove to the hospital and brought the body to Bedford, where it was duly prepared for burial and later taken to the family home south of town.

Mr. Trumbo was a man 52 years of age, right in the prime of life, and to be cut down in such a tragic manner is a terrible shock to his family and his host of friends in this community. The deceased leaves to mourn his untimely taking off a faithful and loving wife and one daughter, Mrs. David Kingsley who resides east of Bedford on the State road.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been decided on, but it is thought the body will be kept until Sunday and then laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.

Trumbo, George Andrew]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     March 1, 1923

George Trumbo Funeral Held Here Last Saturday

Hundreds Attend Services, Burial In Fairview Cemetery

The funeral services for George Trumbo were held last Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Fletcher.  Interment [was] made in Fairview Cemetery.

Hundreds of the friends of the deceased and his family attended the services.  The church, though a large one, did not nearly accommodate the vast assembly and many were obliged to wait outside the church until the close of the funeral.

Mr. Trumbo received the injuries which caused his death on the evening of Tuesday, January 23rd.  He was driving cattle home that he had purchased at a public sale when, shortly after dusk, the Churchill car, operated by Floyd Churchill, ran into him from the rear at a point in the St. Joe road just in front of the Troy Spencer farm.  After a medical examination in Bedford, Mr. Trumbo was taken to the hospital in Maryville for treatment.  His hipbone and pelvic cavity were broken and a sliver from the pelvic bone pierced his bladder.  An operation to relieve the condition of the bladder was performed within a day or two after he entered the hospital.  The bones were never set as his condition would not permit and it was believed that his lower limbs were paralyzed.  He died just 28 days after receiving the injuries, on the evening of February 21st.

Following is the obituary as read by Rev. Fletcher.

George Andrew Trumbo

In the passing away of our brother, George A. Trumbo on Feb. 21st, there passed from this life the spirit of a man whose noble Christian manhood and fine Christian spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew him, for to know him was to love him.

Geo. Andrew Trumbo, son of Mr. and Charles A. [dams] Trumbo, was born in Greenview, Ill., July 4, 1871, and passed on to the great home from which no traveler returns, on Feb. 21, 1923.

On December 24th, 1891, he was married to Miss Flora Bell Mock, and to this union was born one daughter, now Mrs. David Kingsley [Ethel Ovinda].  Early in life Mr. Trumbo surrendered himself to God through the merits of His Son Jesus Christ, the Savior of mankind, and united with the Antioch Baptist Church, Greenview, Ill.

In 1889 he came with his family to Taylor County, Iowa, bringing with him his church letter and united with the Baptist Church of Bedford, and has been a most faithful member and a highly honored Deacon of the same.

Our brother was one who with his cheerful disposition and ever-ready smile and helping hand, made all who met him feel that the Savior was reaching out to others through his noble Christian life.   In his quiet unassuming manner many deeds of real Christian worth could be recorded, and reminds us that the world would be a much better place if all of us would follow his example.

In his four weeks stay at the hospital where all that human power and medical skill could do, was done, it was the verdict of the attending physician and nurse that his was a most wonderful Christian fortitude.

The community has lost a valuable citizen, the I. O. O. F., a faithful member, the church a greatly loved brother, and from the home circle a loving companion, a kind father, son and brother.

But he waits for you and he waits for me in that wonderful meeting that is to be, “In the City Four Square.”

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, one daughter, Mrs. David Kingsley [Ethel Ovinda]; a mother, Mrs. Nancy E. [llen Power] Trumbo, Bedford; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Payne of Barnesville, Colo.; Mrs. Ella Hindman of Bedford, Mrs. Elba Jared of Bedford; Mrs. Grant Davis of Bedford; six brothers, William Trumbo of Princeton, Kans., Claude Trumbo of Bedford, Frank Trumbo of Bedford, Fred Trumbo of Bedford, Alva Trumbo of Greenview, Ill. and Ellis Trumbo of Greenview, Ill., and two grandchildren, Doris and Dorothy Kingsley.