Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1922, Page 2
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Lemmon, J. W. 220810 p1
J. W. Lemmon Passes at Modesto Hospital Tuesday; J. W. Lemmon passed away Tuesday morning at a Modesto hospital following a lengthy illness, which has kept him away from Patterson for a number of months past, alternating between hospital treatment and rest in the mountains in an endeavor to gain relief. The deceased was a native of San Francisco, and was aged 59 years, 9 months and 18 days and is survived by the widow, Mrs. Emma Lemmon. He had been a Patterson resident for some two years past, managing his auto accessories store here. Funeral services will be held from the Patterson Catholic church this morning at 10 o'clock, followed by interment in the Newman Catholic cemetery. Davis and Evans have charge of the arrangements.
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Lennert, Heloise 221130 p1
Former Patterson Woman Passes Away; News of the death or a former local resident Mrs. Heloise Lennert, was received here this week, Mrs. Lennert having passed away at her home at Napa on the 19th. She owned a house on South Third Street where she made her home until a few years ago when she removed to Napa to be nearer her children, and is well known here. The remains were taken to Oakland for cremation. She leaves three sons and a daughter, one of the sons having been a former Pattersonite also, B. J. Lennert. The latter, in company with his brothers, J. P. and Leal Lennert, was here the last of the week looking the local interests of the estate.
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Mack, Mary B. 220504 p1
Death of Mother of C. M. Mack; Funeral services were held at Oakdale Friday for Mrs. Mary Barbara Mack, mother of C. M. Mack of Patterson, who passed away at the family home there Wednesday evening, following an illness of many years. She was 66 years of age and a life long resident of California and Nevada. Two sons and two daughters survive her, one of whom, Paul, has devoted the last eight years exclusively to nursing and caring for his mother, who was kindly and patient through her long illness and never complaining to the many friends who came to see her.
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McCormick, Edward P. 221116 p3
Newcomer Succumbs To Severe Attack of Pneumonia; Edward P. Mc Cormick passed away Friday night at the H. C. Tschantz home on Sycamore, following an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was a newcomer here, having located in the Colony a few months ago with his wife in order to benefit his health by outdoor work, but he failed to improve and the pneumonia attack proved fatal. He had been a traveling salesman, and was a member of the Commercial Travelers, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Moose. Only the widow survives him. Members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows acted as pall bearers at the funeral services which were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon with Rev. Henry James officiating. Interment was made at Modesto, with Davis and Evans in charge of arrangements.
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Moffitt, Ira T. 220706 p1
Death of Ira Moffitt at Vernalis Friday; Following a lengthy illness, Ira T. Moffitt passed away Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs Herbert C. Buschke at Vernalis. Moffitt was a former Pattersonite but (?) or so at Redlands in the northern part of the state, and he and Mrs. Moffitt were on their way north to Idaho, seeking a change of climate for his health, when the end came. The remains were taken to Stockton for interment Saturday, with Reverend Deardorff of Patterson presiding at the funeral service (?). The deceased was 46 years and 3 months of age. Mrs. Moffitt is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. W. West and her sister, Mrs. Ed Follis, at present, and will probably remain in Patterson.
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Parker, Clara 220601 p1
Death Caused Ptomaine Poison1ng; Mrs. Clara Parker passed away at a Modesto Hospita1 last Thursday, following an attack of ptomaine poisoning resulting from eating canned goods. Mrs. Parker was the wife of John Parker, and they have been dividing their time between their ranch in Del Puerto canyon and their farm east at Modesto. She was taken ill two weeks ago at their mountain home and was removed to Modesto for treatment a week ago Sunday. but failed to rally, passing away Thursday. She war 44 years of age, and leaves two married daughters and four younger children to morn her loss.
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Parsons, Elizabeth K. 221207 p1
Second Death in Two Weeks in Powell Family; Mrs. Elizabeth Katherine Parsons, mother of Mrs. Thomas Powell, passed away at the Powell home in the colony Saturday morning, Death was due to the disabilities of old age, she being 72 years old, and probably hastened by the untimely death of her grandson, Earnest Powell, who had passed away the week before. Her death caps the climax of affliction and sorrow for the Powell family within a few months. Mrs. Powell passed through a very critical illness, then came the sudden death of their only son, and finally the death of Mrs. Parsons. Besides Mrs. Parsons another daughter residing at Billings, Montana, survives the deceased. She was a native of England. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon with Rev. Warren Elsing officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge of the arrangements.
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Powell, Earnest P. 221123 p1
Earnest Powell Dies from Attack of Pneumonia; Earnest Percival Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powell, passed away at the family home on Fig avenue Monday morning after a brief illness, death being due to pneumonia. He was 14 years and 5 months of age, and was a native of Canada where the family made their home previous to coming to California. The news of his passing came as a shock to the community and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents. He was a most promising boy and was popular with his fiends and schoolmates, being a student in the eighth grade, and also an enthusiastic member of the Boy Scouts. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, with Rev. Warren Elsing presiding. Classmates of the deceased served as pall bearers and an escort of Boy Scouts accompanied the remains. A large number were in attendance, the intermediate grammar school closing early for the services, while students who desired were excused from the other schools. Interment was made in Del Puerto cemetery, where after the last rites, taps were sounded by the Scouts. Arrangements were in charge of Davis and Evans.
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Simpson, Mrs. 221012 p1
Death of Mrs. Simpson at Ripon on Tuesday; Following an illness of several months' duration, Mrs. Simpson. the aged mother of Mrs. Burton Morgan. passed away at a Ripon hospital on Tuesday afternoon She leaves six children to mourn her loss, four daughters and two eons. Besides Mrs. Morgan, these are Mrs Edith Matthews of Sacramento, Mrs Ida Sloane of Lompoc, Mrs. Alice Garrett of Colorado, William Simpson of Orland, and John Simpson. Mrs. Garrett was fortunately visiting in Berkeley, so that she able to be here for the funeral, and the other children can also attend, with the exception of John. whose address was not available Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 2:30 followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Smith, Andy C. 220622 p1
Blacksmith Dies of Heart Failure Suddenly; Passing away some time Friday night, Andy C. Smith, local blacksmith, was found dead in his room at the Emerald hotel Saturday morning when he failed to appear at his accustomed time. Smith has felt indisposed the day before, and had consulted a physician. but the trouble gave no symptoms or its seriousness, and he retired as usual Friday night. An autopsy revealed heart as the cause of the death. No inquest was held, as the cause was readily apparent. The remains was shipped to Long Beach Tuesday by Davis and Evans, for interment there. The deceased was 48 years of age, and had been engaged in black smithing in his shop on the highway for several years. He was a brother of the late C. C. Smith, former colony rancher, who passed away at Long Beach about, four months ago.
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Smith, Chancy M. 220928 p1
C. M. Smith Passes at Ripon Last Sunday; Chancy May Smith, Colony pioneer, passed away Sunday at a Ripon hospital, where he had been taken a few days previous to receive treatment for an illness of long standing. Smith had just passed his 69th birthday, having been born in Illinois in 1863. He spent his early life there, removing to Kansas at the age of 17, where he remained until the family removed to California in 1912, settling In Patterson Colony at that time, whence they removed to a home in Patterson about three years ago. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Lusetta Smith, and nine children to mourn his loss. Of these, eight were able to be present at the funeral, the other, Mrs. Mabel Brown, being in Kansas, too far distant to attend. The other children are as follows: Mrs. W. H. Gilbert of Patterson, Mrs. C. E. Wright of Modesto, Mrs. K. G. Estes of Patterson, Mrs. I. W. Cummlngs of Alameda, Jake P. Smith of Patterson, Rose and Leona or Modesto, and Bernice of. Patterson. in addition a sister and a brother of the deceased reside in Kansas. Funeral services were held from the Patterson Methodist church Tuesday afternoon and were largely attended. The services are in charge of Rev. Fred B. Totter, former pastor or the church, now in Coalinga. Following the services at the church, the remains were escorted to Modesto where final interment was made in the Modesto cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis and Evans.
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Smith, Milton I. 221012 p1
Milton Smith Passes Away at Walnut Creek Home; Milton I. Smith, a former Patterson boy, and who was well known here through frequent visits. passed away Tuesday night at Walnut Creek following a long illness. He was a former member of Elijah B. Hayes post of the American Legion. having been in the air service at Kelly field, and was a member of the Allied Flyers club of Oakdale. He was a nephew of Mrs. Ralph Zacharias, and Mr. amd Mrs. Zacharias left yesterday for Walnut Creek to attend the funeral services, which will be held there either today or tomorrow.
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Vieira, Manuel 220601 p1
Boy Passes Away at Colony Home Friday; As the result of illness following an attack of the flu, Manuel Vieira, 12-year- old son of Anton Vieira, dairyman in the south end of the colony, passed away Friday. Funeral services were held at Crows Landing Monday, followed by Interment in the Newman cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge or the arrangements.
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Webb, Barach O. 220511 p1
Death of B. Webb Yesterday Morning; Barach Oglesby Webb passed away at the family home on North Fourth street yesterday morning following a (?) which became acute a few months ago and finally resulted in death. He was 71 years of age, and leaves a widow and four children to mourn his departure. Ten children in all were born to the couple, but of these six have died, two daughters and two sons surviving. These are Mrs. B. R. Irvin of Brentwood, and Louie, Herbert and Westley of Patterson. Funeral services will be held from the home at an hour not stated at this writing.
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Whitworth, Geo. H. 221012 p1
Death of Supervisor Whitworth of Merced; After an illness of but two days, from an affection of the heart, George H. Whitworth, for many years Supervisor from the fourth district of Merced county, and one of the early settlers of the West Side, passed away Sunday at his home three miles south of Newman.
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