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1.  Obituary: William Carl Parks Thursday July 27 1944 

 William Carl Parks was born in Clayton County, Iowa, on October 22 1852. His parents later moved to Taylor county, Iowa, where he grew to amnhood. On March 22, 187, he was united in marriage to Celia Emmeline Morton. To this union fifteen children were born; eight sons and seven daughters. One son, Henry, died in infancy in Iowa: another son, Jesse, died in 1883 and a duaghter, Mrs. Minnie Staryer died in 1898; and his wife and companion for nearly 54 years departed this life
January 9, 1930. In January, 1879, he and wife and little duaghter came to Rooks Co., Kansas, in a covered wagon and settled on a homestead about three miles southeast of Webster and he lived in Rooks County until March, 1900. He then brought his family to Graham County, In September, 1918, he moved to the Grand Valley in Colorado, near Fruita and Grand Junction. In January, 1925 he and his wife and youngest son, Jay Parks, came back to kansas. They lived on year near Webster, then moved back to Graham county where he spent the rest of his time, except for a few weeks with his son, Jay, and wife and granson, Verlyn Parks. mr. Parks was always quite active until in January this year, he began failing fast.
He had always made a garden and helped witht he chickens until this year. Everything was done for him that could be done to relieve his suffering but with the approach of warm weather on June 16, he was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elva Wanker and Mr. Wanker in Hill City, so as to be close to the doctor and have the use of electric fans, etc. His sons and daughters and grandchildren were with him all the time but human help availed little and on July 17th at 6:20 p.m. he peacefully fell asleep. In Februayr, 1893, he joined the christian church at Webster and was baptised. Later on he joined the Baptist church southeast of Hill City at the Sunflower school house, and he can truly be said that he was a christian. On the morning of July 14 he awoke and said, "I feel so good; I feel good all over, : and thanked God and everyone that he was so well; told his daughter to get a pencil paper and make a recorde of the day he got better in. He was so grateful for everything
the doctors and loved ones did. Never complainin g at pain or at any one. Said he knew they were  doing all they could for him. As fas as is known, Mr. Parks was the last of the pioneers of Rooks county to pass away from this world. He was honest, hard working and every ready to help in sickness and in trouble, was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a kind and loving husband and father and grandfather. He loved children so well. Mr. Parks was 91 years, 8 months
and 25 days old at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the christian Church in Hill City Thurday, July 20th.
Burial was made in the Hopewell cemetery southeast of Webster, beside his wife and son, Jesse and a grandhcild, William Milo Staryer. He leaves 98 living descendants; 12 children, 43 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. His sons are: Cleve Parks, Granite City, IL: George Parks, Norton KS; Carl Parks, Midvale Utah; Ustel Parks, Salina; Rex parks, Stockton ; and Jay Parks Edmond. The daughters are Mrs. Stella Luse of Densmore; Mrs. Sarah Wanker of Hill City; Mrs. Hattie Arbogast, Blue Mound, KS; Mrs. Ida Mead Hill City; Mrs. Ethel Hodson of Lebanon, OR; and Mrs. Laura Edwards, Vancouver, WA. Also one brother, Alber Parks of Gravity, IA and one brother in law, James Morton of Jopillon, MO and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn the loss. All of his children visisted him during his last ilness. Cleveland Carl and Lura were unable to be here for his funeral. George Parks, Ida Mead, Ethel Hodson and Mr and Mrs. Elva Wanker were at his bedside when he passed away. the funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. Epler of Norton, assisted by Rev. Phillips of Hill Ciyt. Songs were "Home of the soul," "Haven of Rest,: and :Sometime  we'll Understand.: Choir- Vera Morris Fink, Bessie Morris, R. W. McBurney and A. L. Law. Aliv Morris pianist. Pall bears were five grandsons, John Wanker, Forrest Wanker, Roy Wanker, Flo7yd Parks, William Parks and one great grandson, LeRoy Wanker. Those assisting at the cemetery were Russell Wagner, Milo Jacckson, Rod Michael and Matt Trkwart. 
 A loved one from us is gone, 
 A Voice we loved is still; 
 A place is vacant in our hommes 
 That never can be filled. 

2.   Obituary: Mrs. W. C. Parks 
 Celia Emmaline Morton, daughter of Geo. A. and Sarah Morton was born Sept 15, 1860 in Washington township, Taylor county Iowa, and she separated this life at the home of her son, Rex Parks, in Norton, Kansas, January 9, 1930 age 69, 3 months and 25 days. 
 Her childhood was spent in Iowa and on March 22, 1876, at Bedford, Iowa, she was united in marriage to Wm. Carl Parks. 
 To this union 15 children were born, 8 sons and 7 daughters. 
 Her husband, Wm. Carl Parks and twelve children surviv her; Mrs. Stella Luce, Densmore, Kansas; Mrs. Sarah L. Wanker, Hill City, Kansas; Mr. G. Cleveland Parks; address unknown; Mr. Geo W. Parks, Edmond, Kansas; Mrs. Hattie M. Arbogast, Webster, Kansas; Mrs. Ida A. Mead, Sharon Springs, Kansas; Mrc. C. Ethel Hobson, Amy, Colorado; Mr. Carl M. Parks, Bingham, Utah; Mr m. Ustel Parks, Hill City, Kansas; Mr. Rex X. L. Parks, Norton, Kansas; Mrs. Lura L.
Edwards, Denver Colorado and Jr. Jay L. R. Parks Edmond, Kasas, all of whom were present at funeral except G. Cleveland Parks. Mrs. Ethel Hobson, and Carl M. Parks. 
 Thoses preceding her were Henry A. Parks, died in infancy in Iowa; Jesse Parks, age 3 died in1884, near Webster, kansas; Minnie Staryer, age 19 years, died at Mankato, Kansas in 1898. 
 Brother and Sister parks came to Kansas in the fall of 1878 homesteading in Rush township, Rooks county, 2 1/2 miles southeast of Webster. There they lived the real Pioneer life. She went through the trials and hardships of rearing a large family, and building a home in a new country. Only thoses who have lived the pioneer life, can realize what she had passed through with, and she was truly a devoted wife and mother. 
 They resided in Rooks county until in March 1900, they moved to Graham county where they resided southeast of Hill City until Sept. 1918, when they moved near Grand Junction, Colorado, and again moved to Rooks county in March 1925, after a year sojourn they again moved to Graham county living on a farm 12 miles north of Hill city, remaining there until her death.
While at her sons's home in Norton, kansas, she gently fell asleep where she was under doctor's care. Her husband W. C. Parks, daughters Hattie and Lura and son Rex Parks and family were with her  at the time of her departure. She had been in failing health for several years and death was not unexpected. 
 Sister parks' father , mohter, two brothers, one half-brother and three sisters preceded her in death to await her in the call of Jesus at his ocming in the clouds of Heaven. 
 Three brothres. S. C. Morton of Simposn, Colorado; M. O. Moton of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska and james Morton of Lebanon, Kansas and one half sister Mrs. Lavina Blackman of Fairfield, Iowas, survive her. 
 She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 7 great-grand chidlren. There are 11 grand-children who have passed on to the Great beyond. 
 Sister Parks has been a sincere Christian from childhood. 
 About fifteen years ago. she began observing the truths of faith as held by the Seventh Day Adventists, and was amember of the Fruits, Colorado. S.D.A. Church. 
 like Dorcas of bible times, she was ever a friend and helper to the sick and needy. 
 The world needs more such lives, and hence, our loss is keenly felt by the numberous relatives and friends. 
 She also was a beneficiary member of the Roayl Neighbors of America, having joined at Webster, kansas, Webter Camp No. 1087, December 2, 1899. she later untied with Camp No. 918 of Edmond, Kansas. 
 Services were held in a well filled M. E. Church of Webter, Kansas by elder F. R. Parkd of the Hill City Seventh Day Adventist's Church. January 12, 1930 
 Then we laid her to rest from he labors in the Hopewell cemetery, Rooks county, beside her son jesse and granson. Wm. Milo Straver. 
 Elber Luse, John Wanker, Claud Luse, Forrest Wanker, Burton Luse and Roy Wanter, grandsons of the deceased were the pall bearers. 
 There were 59 relatives present at the funeral. 

3.  Obituary - Albert Parks 
     Albert Parks youngest child of Moses and Lucinda Parks, was born north of Gravity in Holt Township, October 15, 1865, and died at his home in Gravity, December 17, 1953 at the age of 88 years, two months, two days. 
     On October 12, 1890 he was married to Etta Konecne, to them nine children were born: Moses Parks of Memphis, Tenn.; Estelle Parks, Gravity; John Parks, Zillah, Washington; Mrs. Pearl Teastworth, Keokuk; Lester parks, New Market; George Parks, Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Anna Bean, Toppenish, Washington; Kenneth Parks Omaha; Neva Mae Parks who died in infancy. 
     Mr. Parks operated a farm until his health caused him to retire. He moved to Gravity and resided there until his death. He was a member of the Oak Hill Christian Church. 
     Those left to mourn his passing are his compainion of more that 63 years, eight children, 28 grand children and a number of great grand children. 
     Funeral service was conducted at the Christian Church in Gravity by Rev. R. V. Felt. Burial was in the Gravity Cemetery. Washington Cemetery row 4 sec 56, there is a metal marker. 

4.  Obituary: Final Rites for Etta M. Parks 
     Services for Mrs. Etta May Parks, long time Taylor county resident, were held November 4, at the State Street Shum-Noveninger Funeral home with Rev. Ivo Randels in Charge. She died Nov. 1 at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Ia. 
     Included in the service was the following obituary: 
     Etta Parks, daughter of Frank and Emmaline Konecny was born Nov. 16, 1873 in Taylor County and lived here practically all her life. 
     She was married to Albert S. Parks, October 12, 1890 and to this union 9 children were born. Those living are: Moses Parks, Memphis, Tennessee, Estel and Lester Parks, Gravity; John Parks, Zillah, Wa., Pearl Teatsworth, Keokuk, IA;
George Parks, Pueblo, Co.; Anna Bean, Yakima, Wa; Kenneth Parks, Omaha, NE. 
     Mrs. Parks was a member of the Gravity Christian Church and of the Easter Stars, and as long as her health permitted was very active in both. 
     She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her husband, three brothers, two sisters, one baby and four grandchildren. 
     She was a woman who deeply loved her family extending down to the great grandchildren. She always stood ready to help a neighbor, or friend who was in distress, even to the point of sacrifice. Article dated: Nov. 4, 1962 

5.  Obituary: 
 Frank Konecne was born at Vienna, Austria, November 23, 1842 and died at his home in Graviyt, June 29, 1933, at the age of 90 years, 7 monts and 6 days. When 12 years of age he came with his parents to America and settled on a farm at Solon, IA. where he grew to manhood. 
 At the opeing of the civil War, he heard the call of his country and enlisted in Company K of the 22 IA Infantry and served during the was without a day of sickness or a wound. He saw service with Gen. Sheridan at Winchester, was with Grant at the battle of Vicksburg, and when they besieged the city for 47 days, besides many other hand fought engagements. 
 At the close of the war he received his honorable discharge, and returned to the home of his parents in Johnson county where he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Emyline Eells on December 15, 1866. to this union 7 children were born; John Nathaniel who died 2 years ago; Francis Hoyt; Louis Wilbur; Etta M.; Marry E. and Lillie Belle   In 1868 about 2 years after Mr and Mrs. Konecne were married, they  moved from Johnson county to Taylor county and settled on a farm about 9 miles north of the present town of Gravity. Here they labored until failing health and old age caused
them to feel the need of retiring from the heavy work of the farm and they moved into Gravity in 1913. Five years later on September 20, 1918, his companion of more than 50 years, passed to the other world, leaving him behind in the home alone. some years later affliction came and after seferal years of suffering the end came at 12 o'clock, June 29, to relieve him of the intense suffering of the last few days. 
 Those who are left to mourn his passing ar five children: Francis Hoyt of Effingham, KS; Louis wilbur, Etta M. Parks and Mary e. Dunkin of Gravity, IA; Lillie Belle Schooling of Brooks, IA; 17 grandchildren and 30 great grand children. One brother Joe Konecne of towner, Co and one sister Mr.s Julia shilhann of Bagley MN.; andmany other relatives and friends. 
 Mr. Konecne was a good father, always thinking of his children and grand-children, remembering them in a very substantial way at different times in his life. He was reared inthe Catholic faith in his early life; but in later years he attended worship in the chirstian and Free Methodist Churches. Just before passting to the other world he showed his faith in god and in prayer by asking in his weak way to be placed in a position for prayer and after his prayer was completed, he made the sign of the
cross and passed into the other life. 
 funeral services were conducted in the Christian church Saturday afternoon at 2:00p.m., conducted by Rev. R. V. Felt of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Dickey of the Free Methodist church. Interment at Gravity Cemetery. 

6.  Obituary: 
Former Gravity Resident Dies in Tennessee 
     Moses Franklin Parks 79, of Memphis TN., former Gravity resident, died August 16 in the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Services were held August 18 in Memphis Funeral Home Popular Chapel with interment at Memorial Park. 
     Mr. Parks was a retired employee of the city's asphalt department. He was a member of Leapwood Baptist church. 
     He leaves his wife, Mrs. Emma McCampbell Parks; six sons, Glen, Clayton, Clyde and David of Memphis and Virgil and Orval of Akron, CO.; a daughter, Mrs. Darlene Anderson of Akron; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Teastworth of Clearfield, IA.; and Mrs. Anna Bean of Yakima, WA. four brothers Kenneth of Omaha, NE.; George of Pueblo, Co.,; Lester and Estle, both of Gravity; and 20 grandchildren. 

7. 
Estel Fay Parks 83 last rites held July 23. 
     Funermal services for Estel Fay Parks, 82 of Gravity, held July 23 in Shum-Novinger Funral home in Bedford, were conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Keyt. Mr. Parks died July 20, 1977 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Moore-Rutledge American Legion Post No., 578 conducted the military honors at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. 
     Estle Fay Parks, son of Albert and Etta Parks, was born in Gravity, IA August 6 1894. 
     He lived and grew to maturity in Gravity, where he attended the public schools. 
     On February 18, 1828 he was united in Marriage to Vesta Grace Pace at Maryville, Missouri. They lived together at Gravity. To this union two children were born: Evelyn and Lowell. He had one son Kenneth by a former marriage. 
     He was engaged in farming. 
     He was preceded in death by his son Lowell, his parents, one sister, four brothers, and twin great-grand daughters. 
     Left to cherish his memory are his wife Vesta; their daughter, Evelyn Watkins; five grand children; and six great grand children. 
     He was a member of the American Legion; and it is believed that he became a true beliver and follower of Christ. 
     He was a kind and considerate husband, father and grandpa and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

9.    Obituary: 
     Parks - Funeral services for Mr. John E. Parks, 68 will be held Saturday, July 17, at 2  p.m. in the chapel of Hopkins Mortuary, Toppenish. WA.. Rev. Walter Sadler will officate, Dan Fairchild, Vernal Zeller,  Bernie Mouchke and William F. McCoy. 
     Born December 5, 1986 in Gravity Iowa, Mr. Parks had resided in Toppenish for the past 2 years but had lived in Buena vicinity 29 years. 
     He was a member of Masonic Lodge, Meridian Lodge 196, Buena and the First Baptist Church, Buena. 
     Srvivors include his wife, Mrs. Lila M. Parks, Toppenish; 1 son Duane Parks, Toppenish: 2 daughters, Mrs. Harold (Fayne) Davis, Zillah; Mrs, Allen (Nadine) Chisholm,  Underwood, Washington; 5 brothers, Moses Parks, Memphis, Tennessee; Estle Parks and Lester Parks, both of Gravity, Iowa,; George Parks, Pueblo, Colo,; Kenneth Parks, Omaha,
Neb.; 2 sisters Mrs. George Teastsworth, Keokuk, Iowa,; Mrs. Earl Bean Yakima; 8 grand children and 1 great grand child. (Brian Young) 
     In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, Buena, Washington. 

10.   Obituary: Lila M. Parks 
 Lila M. Parks, 95 of Toppenish died on Saturday, November 16, 1991, at the Valley Rehabilitaion Center in Toppenish. 
 She was born on September 10, 1896 in Gravity, Iowa, the duaghter of Samuel and Clara E. (Dutton) Neville. 
 She attended schools in Gravity and graduated from high school there in 1916. she continued her education until she received hr teaching certificate. she taught grade school in the Gravity area for two years. she married John e. parks on may 12, 1918 in Bedford, Iowa. they farmed in gravity until 1936 when they moved to the Zillah Buena Area. She and her husband moved to Toppenish in 1963. she was a member of Buena Baptist Church. 
 she is survived by one son, duane and wife Ruth parks of Yakima; two daughters, Fayne and husband Harold Davis of Zillah and Nadine and husband allen Chisholm of Winston, Ore.; one sister, hazel Barragar of Clarinda, Iowa; seven grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1965; a grandson, paul H. Davis in 1981 and two brothers and one sister. 

11.  Last rites held for CIara Teatsworth 
Clara Pearl Teatsworth, 85,   of Gravity, Iowa, and formerly     of Keokuk, died July 11 1985 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. 

Services were held July 5 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with the Rev. Ross Keyt officiating.  Burial was at Washington Cemetery in Gravity. 
Clara Pearl Parks Teatsworth was born at Gravity, Iowa January 30, 1900, the daughter of Albert and Etta Konecne Parks.  She was reared in Gravity and attended country school.  She married George D. Teatsworth on October 12, 1919, in Bedford, Iowa, 

To this union four children  were born: Neva Mae, Brice Warren, Evelyn Marie, and Garrel Lee. She spent 30 years in Keokuk, Iowa, employed by Glaser-Crandell,Canning Co., until she retired in 1967. She was a member of the Oak Hill Church. She was a charter member:of Keokuk Eagles Auxiliary and Gold Star mother Auxiliary. 

She was preceded in death by two sons: Brice Warren who, died in infancy, and Garrel Lee, who was killed in Vietnam in 1967; her Parents, five brothers: Moses, Estle, John, Lester, and Kenneth, and one sister, Neva Mae, who, died in infancy. 
Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Neva Mae Stark, Gravity, and Evelyn Marie Kelley, Burlington; one and daughter Gwendolyn Lee Elmneen,  Monmouth, Iowa; two sons, Jack E. Teatsworth, ? Falls, Garrel Lee Kelley of Burlington; four great grandchildren, one brother, George Parks, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Anna Bean, Yakima, Wash.; also nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

12.  Last Rites Held August 14 for Lester Parks, 71 
     Funeral services for Lester (Bill) Parks, 71 of Gravity, eld August 14 t Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Ross Keyt and Rev. Robert Truitt. Mr. Parks died August 11, 1973 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda.
Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. 
     Lester "Bill" Parks, was born August 1, 1902 to Albert and Etta Parks. 
     He was married to Helen Adams March 1, 1923 and to this union three children were born: Jay Dee, still born, Mrs Pete (Betty Lou Edwards) Omaha, Mrs. Bob (Lois Marie Heumphreus, San Diego, Calif. 
     Lester farmed most of his life, for nine years he operated a service station in Gravity which burned in 1943. 
     He was a member of the Oak Hill Church. 
     He had major surgery in April of this year. He has been in ill health for several years yet was always willing to help other people in need. 
     He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jay Dee, his parents, two brothers, Johnny nad Mosey and an infant sister. 
     He is survived by is wife of 50 years, Helen; daughters and son-in-laws: Mr. and Mrs. Pete Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Heumphreus; five grand children: Capt. Linda Edward Gadfrey of Columbia, SC,; Sgt Rick Edwards, Omaha,; Cpl Terry Edwards, Omaha,; Larry and Cindy Edwards, Omaha,; three brothers Estle of Gravity,; George, Pueblo, CO,; Kenneth Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Teatsworth, Clearfield,; Mrs. Anna Bean, Yakima, WA.; sveral nieces, nephews a host of
other relatives and friends. 
     He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. 
     Lester and Helen also farmed. 

13.  Obituary: 
Final Rites Held February 13 for Helen Parks, 74 
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lester Bill (Helen) Parks, 74 of Gravity, held February 13, in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Ross Keyt. Mrs Parks died February 9, 1980 at Rosary Hospital. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, IA 
     Helen M. Parks, daughter of Manford and Ethel Savage Adams, was born at Ladoga, Iowa August 25 1905. She lived in Gravity and grew to maturity in New Market where she attended the public school. 
     On March 1, 1923 she was united in marriage to Lester Bill Parks at Gravity and they lived in Taylor County. To this union three children were born: J.D. Parks (still born), Betty Lou Edwards and Lois Marie Heumphreus. She was engaged in farming with her husband. 
     She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, daughter, Betty Lou; sister Theo Greenway, four brothers, Claude (Babe), Ronald, Kenneth and infant brother. 
     Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Heumplreus of Gravity; son-in-law, Pete Edwards of Clarinda; grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Godfrey of Germany, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Edwards of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs Terry Edwards of Connecticut, Mr. and Mrs Larry Edwards of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs Kevin Coleman of Gravity; eight great grand children; one sister, Margie Knapp of Oregon, Keith of Kansas; Numerous other relatives and
friends. 
     She was a member of Oak Hill Church and Lades Aid, attended Gravity Christian Church for many years and was recently baptized into the Gravity Church of the Nazarene. 
     She was a kind considerate and very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

14.  Memorial Card: 
George E. Parks 
Born: Feb 14, 1905 
Died: March 31, 1987 
Colorado Springs, CO 
Service 2 p.m. Friday, April 3, 1987 
Rose Chapel, I.G. McCarthy Funeral Home, Pueblo, CO 
Bearers: Darwin Parks, Phil Gunita 
Interment: Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, CO 

15.  Obituary: 
Anna Bell Bean 
     Yakima- Anna Bell Bean 85 of Yakima, died Sunday, January 17, 1993 at her home. Mrs Bean was born August 26, 1907 at Taylor Co., Iowa to Albert and Etta Parks. She married Earl Bean on February 7, 1925 and then moved to Washington in 1937 
     She worked in agricultral related jobs and reaised and educated her children plus two grandchildren and one great grandchild. After her retirement, Mrs Bean became a Foster Grandparent and worked for 20 years in the Yakima School district, EPICS, Head Start Program and Seasonal Daycare, and at the Yakima Valley School with special children until illness forced her retirement this past September. 
     She was a member of the Salvation Army Church serving on the League of Mercy. 
     She is survived by 2 sons, Robert Bean and his wife Rita, of Orting, Washington, and William Bean and his wife, Joyce of Georgetown, Texas; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. 
     She was preceded in death by her husband Earl; a son, Earl Jr.; a daughter, Joanne, a grandson, William; a great granddaughter Jennifer; a sister, six brothers and a niece. 
     Funeral Services will be held Thrusday at 2:30 p.m. in Shaw and Sons Chapel. Burial will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. 

16.  Memorial Card: 
Kenneth L. Parks 
Born: January 1, 1911 
Died: September 7, 1973 
Age: 61 years, 9 months, 6 days 
Services: Shum-Novinger Funeral Home 
Bedford, Iowa 
Minister: Carl Cummings 
Music: Ray McCain 
Par Larson, Organist 
Pall Bearers: Carl Dunkin, Ralph Schooling, Leslie Anderson, Virgil Sexton, Harley Davis, Ralph Price 
Presentation of Flag: American Legion Post No. 578 - Gravity, Iowa 
Server in US Army WWII