Bovaird, Ethel Iva Riley -

Ethel Iva Bovaird, 96, of rural Prescott died Friday evening, August 14, 1987 at Mercy Hospital in Corning following a lengthy

illness.

Ethel was born April 9, 1891, to Martin and Alice (Casey) Riley. She married Claude J. Bovaird on December 4, 1912, at her parent's

home near Mercer Center. They were privileged to celebrate their 60th anniversary before his death in 1973.

To this union were born two sons: Carl who preceded her in death in 1980 and Donald of rural Prescott.

As a lifelong member of the Mercer Center United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday School for many years and was very active

as long as her health permitted. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and a charter member of the predecessor Women's Society of Christian Service.

She was a rural school teacher before her marriage and retained an interest in learning about everything from family and community

to world events until her death. Her faith and personal strength were a source of inspiration to her family. Some of her

greatest pleasures in life were her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her flowers.

She is survived by her son Donald and his wife La Verne; seven grandchildren, Doloris Wood and husband Tom, Dean Bovaird and

wife Diane, Marlene Bovaird, Karen Saltzman and husband Ron, all of rural Corning, Kathleen Liebenguth and husband Jay of

Bellevue, Ne., Donna Bovaird of Council Bluffs, and Carol Bovaird of rural Prescott; nine great grandchildren, Melissa, Michael

and Danny Wood, Joel and Jill Bovaird, Steven and Amy Saltzman, and Jessie and Abby Liebenguth; and several nieces, nephews and

cousins.

In addition to her parents, husband, and son she was preceded in death by three brothers, Harvey, Carl, and Harold Riley; a sister,

Mae Bennison; a daughter-in-law Vera Bovaird; and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 18, 1987 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mercer Center United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack

Cutbirth officiating. Music was provided by Diana Maharry, pianist, and Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker, vocalists. Interment

was in the North Fairview Cemetery at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 26, 1987

Brand, Carl Gailen -

Services for Carl G., Brand, 73, Sharpsburg, were held August 31 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Imel and Rev. Don

Fisher officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Guss, Ia. Mr. Brand died August 28, 1987

Carl Gailen Brand, son of Sam and Maude Brand, was born on November 15, 1913 at Gravity, Ia. At an early age, after his father's

death, he moved to St. Paul, Ne. with his mother and two sisters, Beulah and Irene.

In 1924 his mother came back to the Gravity area for a visit and met and married Elmer Dutton, a wonderful man with two daughters,

Letha and Ruth.

Carl finished grade school at the Spread Eagle School, northeast of Gravity and high school in Gravity. He also had one year of college at Northwest Teacher's College in Maryville, Mo.

In 1938 he married Verlene Firkins of the Guss area. To this union were born eight children, Donna, Helen, Beverly, Carolyn,

Kenneth, Opal, John and Betty.

Carl continued to farm until 1948. At that time he started bridge construction. In 1951 he moved his family to a farm west of

Sharpsburg, later moving to their present home.

Accidents forced Carl to retire from bridge building in 1966. In his retirement he served several terms as councilman and mayor for the

town of Sharpsburg,

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Beulah Houston of Hopkins, one granddaughter, Pretty Brand of Plano,

Tx., and one son-in-law, Jack Cribbs of Sharpsburg.

He is survived by his wife Verlene, one sister, Irene and her husband George Wyant of Cook, Wa.; one brother-in-law John

Houston of Hopkins, Mo.; eight children, Donna and Terry James of Corning, Ia.; Helen and Gary Mains of Huxley, Ia.; Beverly

Bender of Chester, S.C.; Carolyn and Bill Scott of Randolph, Ia.; Kenneth and June Brand of Gainsville, Ga.; Opal and Bob

Saddoris of Oquaka, Il.; John and Linda Brand of Whitewright, Tx.; Betty and Dennis Caryl of Topeka, Ks.; 23 grandchildren; five great

grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a great many friends.

Carl loved life and all that it gave and will be missed.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 2, 1987

Bryant, Robert J -

Robert J. Bryant, 68, West Des Moines, died July 24 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

He was born in Lenox and lived in West Des Moines for 41 years.

He worked for Northwestern Fastner of Des Moines and retired from there. He was a member of the West Des Moines United

Methodist Church and a member of the Home Masonic Lodge, Des Moines. He was also an United States Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife Lucille Bryant of West Des Moines, one daughter Mrs. Ivan (Kathy) Gilbert and two children Jeffrey and

Jennifer.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. July 27 at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery, West Des Moines.

Memorials have been established to the church.

McLaren's Funeral Chapel of West Des Moines was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 29, 1987

Chandler, Lloyd F -

Services for Lloyd F. Chandler were held Thursday, June 18, 1987 at the First Christian Church in Lenox with Rev. Jack Cutbirth

officiating. Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Lloyd Franklin Chandler was born in McDonough County, Illinois on May 7, 1909 and passed away June 15, 1987 at his home, at the

age of 78 years, one month and eight days.

He was one of 10 children of Thomas Jefferson and Mary Cordelia Brown Chandler. His early childhood was spent in Illinois. The

family moved to Ringgold County, Iowa in 1916.

On August 30, 1930 at Clarinda, Iowa he was united in marriage to Thelma Leach. To this union were born three children, Paul Robert,

Donella Grace, and Carol Lucile. After their marriage they lived a short time in Colorado before returning to Iowa. They farmed 28

years near Sharpsburg before moving to their home in Lenox in 1970 following his accident in 1968.

Lloyd was confined to a wheelchair for the last 19 years of his life.

Lloyd joined the First Christian Church in Lenox in 1930 and served as Deacon and Elder and on many committees. He was a very spiritual person and passed on his faith through many poems and a book "Thoughts From A Wheelchair".

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters, and one great granddaughter, Chelsea Marie White.

Lloyd is survived by his faithful wife Thelma; his children: Paul and wife Ina of Bedford; Donella and husband Stanley Hoselton of

Ottumwa; and Carol and husband Ron Bolton of Omaha; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister,

Sylvia Brown of Lenox; a sister-in-law,  Pearl Chandler of Stevensville, Montana, and a host of other relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 24, 1987

Feeney, Mary L -

Services for Mary L. Feeney were held Friday, June 12, 1987 at Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln, Ne. with Father Ivan Vap

officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, June 12, 1987 at East Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia. with Father Gerald Stessman officiating.

Mary Feeney died June 10, 1987 in Lincoln, Ne.

Mary L Feeney was born June 8, 1918 to Thomas and Anna (Kearney) Feeney in Sharpsburg, Ia.

She leaves a sister, Mrs. Leslie (Hazel) Olson and a niece, Mary Grant of Arlington, Mn.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 24, 1987

Ford, Myrtle Irene Leach -

Myrtle Irene Ford was born in Taylor County, Iowa on October 30, 1906, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Stamets) Leach. Myrtle was schooled in Lenox graduating from high school there. On February 16, 1928 she was united in marriage to Leo J. Ford at Creston, Ia.

After their marriage they farmed in the Lenox area until 1951, moving to Shenandoah where they managed the May Fair Cabins and

Myrtle worked part-time for several years for Henry Field Nursery Co.

Leo passed away in 1965 and Myrtle continued living in Shenandoah until her unexpected death Tuesday evening, June 30 at her

home in Shenandoah at the age of 80 years.

Myrtle was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Shenandoah and its Altar Society.

She leaves behind to mourn two daughters, Mrs. Emil (Mary Ann) Mayberry of Hamburg, Ia. and Mrs. Herman (Margaret Jean)

Hausheer of Independence, Mo.; one son, Jim Ford of Malvern, Ia.; two brothers, Harry Leach of Lenox, Ia. and Harvey Leach of Palasade, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

Services were held on Friday, July 3, 1987 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah with Rev. Wayne Gubbels celebrating the

Mass. Assisting was the Rev. Mr. Joe Losbaker of Hamburg, Ia.

Funeral services were under the direction of Hackett Funeral Home of Shenandoah. Memorials were suggested to St. Mary's Church or

to the Shenandoah Public Library.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 15, 1987

Leach, Harry Newton -

Harry Newton (Peach) [Due to reference below, I believe this nickname should have read Pete instead of Peach]  Leach was born September 12, 1916 on a farm west of Lenox, Ia., the youngest child of Mayme and Charles Leach and departed this life July 26, 1987 at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 14 days.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 29, 1987, 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, Clearfield with Rev. Shirley

Lockard officiating. Burial was at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

He grew to manhood in the Lenox area and attended school there. He served in World War II and was discharged in 1946.

On October 15, 1936 he was united in marriage to Gladys Viola Purdum and to this union three daughters were born, Barbara Ann,

Mary Ellen, and Carol Ann.

They lived in the Lenox area and farmed until 1950 when they moved to Clearfield where they farmed also. In 1964 they moved to

Colorado where Pete did carpenter work until they moved back to Lenox to retire in 1979.

He is survived by his wife Gladys of Lenox, one daughter Mary Ellen Spurrier and husband Richard, two grandsons Cory of San Diego, Ca.

and Clint of Coralville, Ia., one brother Harvey Leach and wife Oleta of Palisades, Co.; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Goldsmith

and husband Francis of Lenox, Jean Lewis and husband Carlton of Monmouth, Il.; three brothers-in-law, Raymond Purdum and wife

Deloris of Kent, Ia., Clifford Purdum and wife Leona of Creston, and Dale Purdum and wife Bertha of Lenox, and a host of nieces,

nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Barbara Ann Leach and Carol Ann Leach, a sister Myrtle Ford and a

brother-in-law, Leo Ford.

He loved to do carpenter work and took great joy in building projects for his daughter and his grandsons after he retired. He was a good neighbor and will be missed by many.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 5, 1987

Maloy, Flavel Baird -

Flavel Baird Maloy of Mt. Ayr died May 27, 1987 at the Ringgold County Hospital after a final illness of one day. He was born to C.I.

and Alice Baird Maloy in a log cabin south of Delphos, Ia. on January 7, 1892.

Reared on a farm in Middle Fork township, Ringgold County, he was educated at a country school across the "White Way" road from the

home, attended Clearfield High School, and was graduated from West High School in Des Moines, Ia.

On November 18, 1912, he married Irene Wilkinson of Mt. Ayr at St. Joseph, Mo. They were privileged to celebrate their 70th

wedding anniversary in 1982. The couple made their home on a farm north of Redding, Ia., until 1926 when a tornado destroyed

their farmstead and "blew" them into Redding, where F.B. owned and operated the Redding Oil Co. with Graver Wright. In 1940 they

moved to a Mt. Ayr home where the couple remained until Irene's death in 1983 and where he continued to reside until his death.

In Mt Ayr, F.B. founded, with Glen Dixon, the Mt. Ayr Livestock Market and the pair also acquired and operated a substantial farm

and cattle business in Clinton township. He continued to trade cattle and manage the farm until his retirement in 1973. A man of long

experience and sound judgment, his views on farm and business matters were sought until his death by men more than half a century

his junior.

F.B.'s long life and good health were a result of his simple tastes and active interest in people of all ages in his community. After

Irene's death, he was able to remain at home with the caring assistance of Vivian Pollock, Roxie Trullinger and Earl Schardein, all

of Mt. Ayr and many good friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two sisters, Elva who died as a child, and Bernice Lynch who died in 1984, two sons,

Jack who died in infancy, and Flavel Baird "Bill" Maloy, Jr. who died a naval casualty of World War II, a son-in-law, Edward Carr, and

a step-granddaughter, Jeanne Bush.

He is survived by his daughter, Marian Hughes and her husband James of Lenox, three grandsons, of Fairfield, Ia., two grandsons

Edward and David Carr of Spencer, five nieces and one nephew, including Kathleen Freed and Barbara Seiffert and her husband of

rural Redding, a former daughter-in-law, Ila Holmes and her husband of Des Moines, three step granddaughters and their husbands,

Mary Walter of Lenox, Peggy Tripp of Kent, and Kathy Azinger of Fort Madison, Ia., and 13 step great grandchildren.

F.B. was a life-lone member and supporter of the United Methodist Churches of Redding and Mt. Ayr, a 50 year member of the Faith

Lodge No. 179, Masonic Order, and the Za Ga Zig Shrine of Des Moines, and numerous farm and political organizations. Reared in an

era when a high school education was not common and a college degree rare, he was widely read and substantially self-educated and

took a keen interest in politics, business and farm financial issues and local concerns.

These, together with his devotion to the doings of his extended family, and his interest in sports, especially baseball, kept him active

until the last day of his life. He was a noted pitch player and raconteur who elevated good conversation to high art and it is perhaps this

quality which will be most sorely missed by his family and many friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 29 at the Mt Ayr United Methodist Church conducted by Pastor Edward Kail.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 10, 1987

Miller, Clyde Franklin -

Funeral services for Clyde F. Miller were held Saturday, June 6, 1987, 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Lenox with

Rev. Jack Cutbirth officiating. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Clyde Franklin Miller, the son of Frank E. and Katherine Schafroth Miller was born November 30, 1904 in Adams County, Iowa near the

Salem vicinity. He departed this life on June 3, 1987 at the age of 82 years, six months and three days.

He was born on the Grandma Miller farm where he spent his boyhood days and attended country school in Mercer Township.

Clyde was a farmer all his life until his health failed. He started as a farmhand for a number of established farmers and would

travel to work the harvest fields in the Dakotas in the fall.

On September 27, 1913 he was united in marriage to Opal Reed at her home in Lenox. This union was blessed with two children, Marilyn

and Roland. After their marriage, they moved to their present home 6-1/2 miles northeast of Lenox where they have lived for 54 years.

He became a member of the Lenox Methodist Church at an early age, was a hard worker, and a man dedicated to his family.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Albert, Homer and Lyle (Pete) Miller; and two sisters, Edna Starks and

Margaret Curts.

Surviving are his devoted wife Opal; daughter Marilyn James and husband Keith; son Roland (Butch) and wife Jane; two grandchildren,

Marlene Zeibig and Brian Miller; two great grandchildren Kathy and Stephen Zeibig; three brothers, Harry and wife Edith, Raymond

and wife Frances, all of Lenox, Frankie and wife Catherine of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; four sisters, Hazel Stoaks, Lela Spoonemore and

husband Bud, Wilma Gray and husband Dick, and Alberta Calvin and husband James, all of Lenox; many nieces, nephews, other

relatives and a host of friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 10, 1987

Raines, Ruth Lorene Milliken -

Ruth Lorene Raines was born December 18, 1913 on the family farm southwest of Lenox to Clyde H. and Anna Wurster Milliken. She

departed this life August 9, 1987 at the Ringgold County Hospital, Mt. Ayr, Ia. at the age of 73 years, 8 months, 9 days.

Ruth spent her childhood and finished high school in Lenox, and furthered her education at Southwestern Community College, Creston.

Following college she taught country school at Grove Center near Lenox for one year.

Ruth was united in marriage to Lyle Raines on July 28, 1947, having recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. For over

30 years they resided in Kansas City until they moved to their new home at Sun Valley, Lake, 10 years ago.

Ruth worked for the city of Kansas City for several years and then worked for Armoco Steel of Kansas City for 25 years until her

retirement.

Ruth was a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Kansas City. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, reading, ceramics,

bowling and her flower garden. She dearly loved her grandchildren, and one of her greatest joys was to share with them at the family Christmas parties.

Survivors include her husband Lyle, one son Clyde (Helen) Belding, Lenox; four grandchildren, Rodney (Joan) Belding, Denise

(Dave) Reynolds, Jan (Tom) Reed, Jolene (Dave) Gourley; 10 great grandchildren: Shilo, Brooke and Amanda Belding, Paige Reynolds,

Cory, Cody and Cole Reed, Justin, Mitchell and Beth Gourley; two sisters: Bertha (Melvin) Williams, Lenox, Doris (Harold) Baxter,

Omaha, Ne.; one aunt Ruth Wurster, Lenox and several nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 12, 1987 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Rev. Jack Kendall officiating.

Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

A memorial has been established to the United Methodist Church of Ellston, Ia.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 19, 1987

Richey, Edwin L -

Services for Edwin L Richey were held Monday, June 22, 1987 at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Rev. Paul Grandon officiating. Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Edwin Lester Richey, the son of Ison Edward and Margaret Ann Cochran Richey, was born October 27, 1902 in Sharpsburg, Iowa. He

departed this life June 20, 1987 at the age of 84 years, seven months, and 24 days. He spent his boyhood on a farm northwest of Sharpsburg.

He joined the Presbyterian Church at an early age. At the time of his death he belonged to the Lenox Methodist Church.

On September 21, 1925, he was united in marriage to Thelma Cunning. In 1946, Ed and Thelma bought the drugstore in Clearfield,

where they worked side by side until they sold it in 1962 and bought a variety store in Santon, Iowa. They continued working

together until 1968 when Thelma bought Porter's Dry Goods Store in Lenox so they could be closer to their family.

Ed enjoyed his retirement looking forward every morning to having coffee with the guys at the Tiger Den.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife Thelma; daughter Barbara Larson and husband Jake of Lenox; son Bill and wife Ellen of Hudson, Fla.;

daughter Donna Norton and husband Glenn of Lenox; nine grandchildren, Connie Larson Hart, Jane Larson Hegwood, Jim Larson,

Doug Larson, Mike Richey, Craig Richey, Glenna Norton Cox, Jay Norton, Jan Norton Dorr; 15 great grandchildren; a brother Howard of

Sun City, Az.; many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Ed will be missed by his family and friends. He always had a smile and cheerful word for everyone.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 24, 1987

Scott, Helen -

Two deaths - both ending in lakes occurred in Taylor County last week. One was the result of a natural death, and the other, was

the result of an automobile accident.

Helen Scott, 71, of Sheridan, Mo., was found dead Tuesday, Sept. 8, near the dam of Lake of Three Fires State Park north of

Bedford. Five days later, the body of Donald Dean Swank, 42, of Lenox was discovered in an overturned pickup truck on the

edge of Wilson Lake south of Lenox.

The death of Mrs. Scott was attributed to natural causes (possibly a heart attack), according to the Taylor County Sheriff's Department.

Her body was discovered approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 8, along the Lake of Three Fires dam on the south edge of the

lake.

State officials were called to the scene to investigate for possibilities of foul play, but the investigation and autopsy indicated that Mrs. Scott possibly died of a heart attack and then fell into the lake, according to the sheriff's department.

Mrs. Scott's vehicle was parked at the east end of the dam no more than 100 yards from where the body was discovered by Park

Ranger Ron Jones, the sheriff's department indicated.

The sheriff's department report indicated that Mrs. Scott died of natural causes and did not die of drowning. A possible explanation to

the incident is that she suffered a fatal heart attack while walking along the lake's edge, then rolled into the water.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 16, 1987

Spring, Clyde Raymond -

Clyde Raymond Spring, the oldest child of John and Cora (Roberts) Spring was born May 10, 1911, in Adams County near Brooks, Ia. He died at home on July 22, 1987 at the age of 76. At nine years of age, he moved with his parents to a farm west of Guss, where he grew to manhood farming with his father and working as a day laborer.

Clyde was united in marriage to Winnie May Else on December 28, 1932 in Maryville, Mo. After their marriage, they farmed for several

years near Guss and Corning, Ia. before moving to a farm they bought north of Prescott where they lived for 31 years.

After retiring from farming in 1975, Clyde and Winnie moved to Las Vegas, Nv. After residing there for two years, they returned to Iowa and made their home in Lenox. Upon their return to Iowa, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all their family

present.

Clyde was baptized at an early age, and was most recently a member of the Lenox United Methodist Church, where he

attended services regularly.

He became a member of the Prescott Masonic Lodge in 1960, where his membership is still maintained. In 1961, Clyde and

Winnie became members of the Prescott Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, where they served as Worthy Patron and Worthy

Matron together in 1986. Clyde and Winnie traveled many miles attending meetings and special functions promoting the fellowship

of the Eastern Star organization.

Clyde and Winnie also liked to travel to visit their family and other locations of interest.

Clyde was an avid gardener during his retirement years, and kept his family supplied with his garden produce. He took pride in

his garden and keeping up his yard.

Clyde began playing cards at an early age with his parents and wherever family and friends gathered, he was always ready to

promote a card game. Family and friends could always count on Clyde for peppermints from his pocket whether it be in an

Eastern Star marching line, at church, or just at home.

He was a proud, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will always be remembered for being a tease to his grandchildren.

Clyde leaves to mourn his death, his wife Winnie, two daughters and three sons: Clytha and husband Kenneth Black of Lenox; Berdine

Spring of Torrance, Ca.; Janette and husband Larry Johnson of Greenfield; Larry Spring and wife Diane of Birmingham, Mi.; and

Reldon Spring and wife Lometa of Kansas City, Mo.; 10 grandchildren: Janell Black, Jim Black and wife Peggy, and Sheila Weaver

(children of Clytha and Kenny); Raymond, Belinda, and Curtis Johnson, (children of Janette and Larry), Tony and Pamela Spring

(children of Larry and Diane); Paul and Sheri Spring (children of Reldon and Lometa) also survive along with three great grandchildren:

Rebecca Weaver, Christopher and Andrew Black.

Clyde is also survived by a brother, Roy Spring and wife Maravene of Corning, and a sister Margeleen Naven and husband

Edward, also of Corning and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora Spring and a brother, Glenn Spring.

Services were held Saturday, July 25 at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Rev. Paul Grandon officiating.

Interment was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Guss.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 29, 1987

Swank, Donald Dean -

Two deaths - both ending in lakes occurred in Taylor County last week. One was the result of a natural death, and the other, was

the result of an automobile accident.

Helen Scott, 71, of Sheridan, Mo., was found dead Tuesday, Sept. 8, near the dam of Lake of Three Fires State Park north of

Bedford. Five days later, the body of Donald Dean Swank, 42, of Lenox was discovered in an overturned pickup truck on the

edge of Wilson Lake south of Lenox.

The Swank death was attributed to a one-car accident. Information from nearby residents and possible witnesses indicated that Swank lost control of his 1967 Ford pickup about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.  The submerged truck was discovered at 8:30 a.m. the next

morning.

Investigations indicated that Swank apparently lost control of the truck when it was southbound on a gravel road near Wilson's Lake.

The driver "swerved for an unknown reason," according to the sheriff's report, and went into a deep ditch, traveled along an

embankment, hit a culvert, rolled on its top and became submerged in water on the edge of the lake. The driver was pinned inside.

The incident was investigated by the Iowa State Patrol with assistance from the Taylor County Sheriff's Department.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 16, 1987

Swank, Donald Dean -

Donald Dean Swank, the son of Raymond and Margaret Pacha Swank, was born September 6, 1945, at Kellerton, Iowa and passed

away September 12, 1987 of accidental drowning at the age of 42 years and seven days.

On July 20, 1973, he was united in marriage to Virginia Lillie. To this union were born a daughter Nicky Lynn and a son Daniel Dean.

Don enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 31, 1965 for three years. He took his basic training at Ft Leonardwood, Mo. He spent the last

two years in Anchorage, Alaska, and was discharged on June 3, 1968.

Possessed of a kind and friendly disposition, he was liked by all who knew him. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family.

He loved the outdoors and fishing.

Don was preceded in death by his father and one brother-in-law.

He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Nicky and son Danny of Chillicothe, Mo.; his mother Margaret with whom he made his

home; sister Carolyn and husband Wayne Wilson of Clearfield; brothers Merle and wife Barb; Gary and wife Pam; all of Lenox; nieces,

nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and grandmother Avis Pacha of Diagonal.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 15, 1987, 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Lenox with Dr. Jack Cutbirth

officiating. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt Ayr, Ia.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 23, 1987

Wiand, Lela Alice Boyer -

Lela Alice Wiand was the second child of James Garfield and Grace May Dunn Boyer. She was born on August 11, 1907 on a farm

northwest of Sharpsburg, where she grew to womanhood. Lela attended the rural schools and Lenox High School. She was

baptized in the Blue Grove Christian Church at an early age.

Lela was married to Charles Wiand on February 12, 1930 at her parent's home. Two sons came to bless this home. They lived on a

farm until September, 1979 when they retired and moved to Lenox.

Lela was preceded in death by her parents, sister, brother and niece.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Charles, two sons: James Arthur and his wife Betty of Bentonville, Ark., Donald Dean and

his wife Pat of Omaha, Ne.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Velma Boyer of Bedford; two

brothers, Willard Boyer and wife Claudine of Lenox, Marvin Boyer and wife Betty of Clearfield; one aunt, Luella Dunn of Kansas;

several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 17, 1987 at the First Christian Church in Lenox with Rev. Jack Cutbirth officiating.

Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Mrs. Wiand died August 14, 1987 in Des Moines.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 26, 1987

Young, Richard C -

Richard C. Young, son of Charles and Ida Young, was born on February 26, 1922, east of Lenox. He departed this life on May 26, 1987

at the Taylor County Care Facility at the age of 65 years and three months. Funeral services were held Friday, May 29, 2 p.m. at the

United Presbyterian Church in Lenox with Rev. Don Fisher officiating.

Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Richard lived his entire life in the Lenox area. He was a member of the Lenox United Presbyterian Church. He was united in marriage

to Mildred McCreight at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on November 26, 1954.

Dick had worked as a farmhand, filling station attendant, and in construction work. Later, he did custodian work at the post office,

Barker Implement Co., Lenox City Hall, and at the United Presbyterian Church, as long as his health permitted.

In his spare time, he liked to work in their garden and around home.

He is survived by his wife Mildred of the Clearfield Nursing Home; four brothers; George, Kenneth and William all of Lenox;

and Dale of Madrid, Ia.; sister, Betty Case of Lenox; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Harold and Donald, and a sister Mary Jean.

Dick will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 3, 1987