Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1927, Page 1
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Anderson, Constance 19270211 p6
Little Girl Dies After Brief Illness Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Constance Anderson, 6-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson, who passed away at a Modesto hospital Thursday after an illness of but a few days, a stomach affliction causing death. The family had been here but a short time, coming from Petaluma where Anderson has been employed several years. Services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Swan Anderson, grandparents of the deceased, with Rev. R. W. Landn officiating. Interment was in Del Puerto cemetery with Davis and Evans in charge.
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Anderson, Hazel 19270708 p1
Auto Crash Has Fatal Result Stockton Wreck Results in Death of Miss Hazel Anderson Shocked by the disastrous automobile crash at Stockton last week in which three were seriously hurt, the community was saddened Sunday by news of the death of one of the injured, Miss Hazel Anderson, whose mangled body was beyond the skill of physicians, who could do little to postpone the inevitable end. With both legs broken, one of them badly shattered; serious concussion of the brain; a broken jaw, and severe internal injuries, little chance was given for her recovery from the first, and complications developed to bring the end Sunday afternoon. The deceased girl was but 16 years of age, a student at Patterson high school until a short time ago, and was very popular. She is survived by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Anderson; two sisters. Alice and Rosamond, and six brothers Otto, Morris, Ernest, Alder, Roy and Theodore. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian church with Rev. R. W. Lamkin officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery, a long procession of cars following the remains. Others Recovering Mrs. R. L. Spenker, most seriously injured of the other occupants of the car, is recovering, and unless complications develop, will not lose the sight of an eye. The eye was gouged out by the force of the blow, and it was feared at first that it would be lost. Severe cuts, lacerations and bruises made up her injuries, from which she is recovering at her family home near Modesto. Mrs. Goodrich, who sustained a broken jaw and slight fracture of the skull, is also recovering nicely at Modesto.
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Despite reports otherwise, occupants of the car declared that it was going slowly at the time, probably about 15 miles per hour, the head-on nature of the collision being sufficient to account for the results. The party was going toward the business district on Weber avenue and struck the freight train at the S. P. crossing. Stockton reports that a flagman tried to halt them were also denied, it being declared that no one was in sight and the poor lighting there made it a much easier matter than might be supposed to miss seeing the train. The car struck a freight car at the trucks, being fortunate in this respect, as if the crash had been in the middle of the car, it would have been tangled beneath the train with more serious results. As it was, the auto rebounded to clear the train. The chassis took the force of the blow, the frame being buckled up and the engine driven backward to the front seat. Miss Anderson was seated directly behind the gear lever and was thrown against it with such force as to account for much of the injury she sustained.
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Barbour, Lucy 19271216 p1
Passing of Mrs. Lucy Barbour Monday Mrs. Lucy Jane Barbour passed away Monday morning at her South Fourth street home, having been in failing health for some time. The deceased had attained the advanced age of 86 years and 10 months. She was a native of Missouri and had been a Patterson resident for the past twelve years, making her home with her son, J. T. Barbour, who with a grandson, Reo Barbour, comprise the immediate surviving relatives of the deceased. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Tuesday with Rev. R. W. Lamkin officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Bontadelli, Charles 19270506 p1
Charles Bontadelli Dies as Results of Injuries Received Although he incurred a broken neck and fractured skull in an auto accident Sunday afternoon, Charles Bontadelli treated his injuries as a trivial matter and refused to seek medical attention, not realizing their serousness, with the result that he passed away Monday morning before a doctor arrived. It is doubtful whether a doctor could have saved him anyway, but the manner in which the injured man carried on, despite his critical wounds, is considered remarkable. The injuries were the result of one of those auto upsets which are common enough now days and which create continual wonder that more do not result fatally. No one saw the accident happen and just what occurred is not clear, but Bontadelli was driving southward on North Sycamore not far from his home at Lemon and Sycamore, when the spill took place. S. H. Germolus and M. J. Phillips were conversing not far from the scene and saw the car just after it went over and others were also on the scene in short order. The car appeared to have turned over two and a half times, according to Germolus, and also reversed so that it was facing nearly north and resting on its side. Bontadelli was standing against the car when they arrived and although a deep gash in his head was apparent, he appeared little concerned and refused suggestions that a doctor be obtained at once, showing more interest in righting the car. When his car was taken back to the house, he walked around the year and also helped to place the auto in the garage, still refusing the urging of neighbors that a doctor be called, declaring that he had too many auto wrecks before, with consequent doctor bills, to bother with one now. Not until after he had arisen Monday morning did his serious condition become apparent. Attempts were then made to call a physician but both local doctors were attending cases in Modesto and he passed away before one arrived. No inquest was deemed necessary because of the obvious nature of the case. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the parlors of Davis & Evans, with services at Del Puerto cemetery under the auspices of Patterson Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member, as well as the Modesto Druids lodge, and the Stanislaus Swiss club. Bontadelli was 46 years of age and a native of Switzerland, having spent 16 years in California and 8 in Patterson Colony. Beside with wife, twin daughters survive the deceased.
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Bryant, L. N. 19270204 p4
L. N. Bryant Passes at Age of 86 The Los Banos Enterprise reports the death at the ripe age of 86 years of Louis N. Bryant, former Crows Landing ranchman, who lived several years there, and with his son V. G. Bryant, now city clerk of Los Banos, were well known in this section.
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Brye, W. F. 19270121 p1
Former Patterson Man Dies at Alameda Funeral services were held at Alameda Monday for W. F. Brye, former local man, who passed away there following a period of ill-health. The news will be received with regret by many local friends of the family, the widow and three children surviving. Brye was stationed here for a number of years as head electrician for the Patterson Water company leaving about five years ago.
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Bundy, R. S. 19270422 p1
R. S. Bundy Veteran of Sherman's March to The Sea, Passes Away Another vacancy in the fast thinning ranks of the Grand Army of the republic was created Friday when Russell Smith Bundy answered the final roll call at the advanced age of 92 years. Born in New York state in 1835, Bundy's lifetime has spanned the greater portion of the nation's history as a union, and he has been an active actor in some of its greatest episodes. Enlisting in the Wisconsin Volunteers, Company A, at the outbreak of hostilities in the Civil War, he carried a gun throughout the war, the ancient weapon still being a treasured family keepsake. Despite innumerable tight corners in which shot rained like hail, he escaped uninjured through it all, and took part in Sherman's famous march of destruction to the sea and victory at the close. His tales of adventure were legion. One incident may emphasize both the close calls and the changing character of welfare. He had hung a blanket on a stout post to dry one morning when some unknown impulse caused him to take a step aside. At the instant a cannon ball splintered the post and stopped a short distant away. It was a solid shot four inches across. Today, a fence post would hardly stop a modern shell, nor would the vicinity be very safe if it did, as the explosion would create havoc. Bundy has participated in several of the Memorial day exercises of Elijah B. Hayes Post of the American Legion, enjoying the experience despite his age. He was a member of Stanton Post of the G.A.R. of Los Angeles. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon with Rev. G. A. Wernet officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery, joining his wife, who passed away a few years ago. Members of the American Legion served as pallbearers. One daughter and four sons survive - Mrs. Minnie Thompson of Los Angeles, O. O. Bundy of Patterson, Miles Bundy of San Luis Obispo, Edgar Bundy of Fairmead, and Elmer Bundy of Idaho. All except the latter were here for the funeral.
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Daily, L. L. 19270513 p2
Funeral of L. L. Daily Held Friday Funeral services for the late Leslie Latimer Daily were held Friday afternoon from the Federated church with Rev. G. A. Werner officiating at the services. Interment was made in Del Puerto cemetery with arrangements in charge of Davis & Evans. Daily was a native of Missouri and was aged 53 years at his decease. Growing to manhood in Nebraska, he came to Patterson colony in 1913 and has resided here since that time. The widow and nine out of twelve children born to the couple survive him, all being residents of Patterson also. They are Mrs. Lane Leonard, Lewis William, Frances Irene, Mrs. Max McGill, Mrs. Edward Tschantz, Jessie Cora, Stella Belle, George Raymond and Ethel Inez. Three sisters also survive - Dr. Eva Frances Rowe of West Palm Beach, Fl., Mrs. J. D. Concklin of Bertrand, Nebraska, and Mrs. S. S. Ray, Bowling Green, MO. Mrs. Concklin came west for the funeral and is remaining for a visit with the family.
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Del Nero, Infant 19270617 p2
Infant Passes Funeral services were held at Newman Monday for the 17-day old son of Mr. And Mrs. P. Del Nero, interment being made in Newman cemetery.
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DeLong, William 19270701 p6
Former Laborer Here is Killed at Stockton William DeLong, former Patterson farm laborer, was found dead at Stockton Friday morning under mysterious circumstances, but was believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run accident. A Negro sleeping in a ball park grand stand on the Roberts Island road was awakened by talking and saw three men and a woman leaving, and on investigating found DeLongs body with the neck broken. The auto party were later arrested and held for investigation. DeLong was employed by George Thoming for several years and was well know here. Carl Medlin went to Stockton to aid in the case.
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Freitas, Joaquin Tosta 19270916 p1
Slight Injury Causes Infection Death Resulting Joaquin Tosta Freitas, a well known Patterson colony dairyman, died Monday at a Turlock hospital from blood poisoning, after an illness of only three days. Freitas is said to have received a slight cut on the arm from broken glass in some manner not definitely stated, to which no attention was paid, and the injury became infected, with fatal results. The deceased was a single man aged about 36 years, and was a brother of Manuel T. Freitas of Newman, who was his only relative in this country, his parents living in the Azores. Funeral services were held at the Newman Catholic church Wednesday morning with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
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Frisvold, Knud 19270204 p1
Former Colonyite Passes Away at Bay Knud Frisvold, former Colony resident and well-known here, passed away at his Berkeley home Monday, at the age of 73 years. The. deceased and his family were local residents for a long period, but removed to the Bay section to make their home a couple of years ago. Frisvold was a native of Norway, and is survived by the widow and five children, two daughters and three sons - Mrs. F. L. Greening of Long Beach, Mrs. Justus Christopherson of Firebaugh, and Earl, Martin and Alfred, residing in the Bay section. The remains were shipped here for interment, funeral services being held at the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. J Towe delivering the sermon, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge.
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Halseth, Leland Fred 19270121 p1
Infant Passes Away Suddenly Leland Fred, the seven-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Halseth, passed away at a Modesto hospital Monday following a brief illness, complications following an influenza attack being responsible. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Norwegian Lutheran church with Rev. A. J. Towe officiating. Four Little girls, Betty Torrison, Marie Busengdal, Dolores Moe and Marion Knutson, acted as pallbearers. Interment followed in Del Puerto cemetery with arrangements in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Hazelton, Arthur 19270708 p6
Boy From Colorado Drowned While in San Joaquin River A youth of 19, Arthur Hazelton was drowned in the San Joaquin river south of Stevinson Saturday morning while enjoying a picnic with a group of friends. Hazelton unexpectedly stepped into a deep hole, it is said by those who were with him, and was unable to get out. It came very near being a double tragedy, for a cousin, Frank McOsker, tried to save Hazelton, and was seized by the drowning boy. The two went down three times, and finally McOsker was forced to break away to save his own life. The young man came from Florence, Colo., only a week ago, with his mother and brothers, and secured employed in a fruit cannery at Tuttle, near Merced. His father is still in Colorado.
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Herman, August 19270624 p4
Old Timer Dies After Brief Illness August Herman, for twenty years a resident of Del Puerto canyon, passed away at a Modesto hospital early Wednesday morning, pneumonia being the cause. The deceased was 48 years of age and had spent half his lifetime on this mountain ranch, making his home with a brother Peter and George Atkins. The remains were shipped to Oakland by Davis & Evans, whence they go to Mission San Jose for interment. Beside the local bother, a sister, Mrs. Catherine Gleason, and a brother, Leo, reside in Oakland.
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Homes, Guy 19270916 p2
Oakland Man is Drowned Near Vernalis Guy Homes, 28 of Oakland, was drowned Sunday when he dove into a whirlpool in the Stanislaus River near Vernalis and failed to come up. The body was later recovered and taken to Oakland. A wife and two small children survive the deceased.
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Hunt, Thomas Forsyth 19270429 p1
Professor Hunt Passes Away on Steamer in Mid Pacific Professor Thomas Forsyth Hunt, former Dean of the College of Agriculture of the University of California, passed away on the Steamer Wilhelmina Tuesday while enroute home from Honolulu, where he had attended the Pan-Pacific Conference on Education, Reclamation and Rehabilitation. News of his passing, caused by heart failure, was received here with sincere regret, as Prof. Hunt has been a Pattersonite since the first of the year, his stay being interrupted by the Hawaiian trip, from which he planned to return to finish his survey of Patterson colony as an agricultural study. His death is a distinct loss to Patterson Colony, as his deep and sympathetic interest in the development of the Colony furnished the inspiration for the survey he had under way, and which when completed, would have made a most comprehensive report and one which would have created widespread interest. Whether another faculty member will be delegated to complete the survey is not known. It is also probable that Patterson Colony was the topic of his last public address, as he had said just prior to his departure from here, that he planned to use the Colony as his topic at the Honolulu conference if it met the approval of Secretary of the Interior Work, in charge of the gathering. Whether the talk was delivered is not known. Prof. Hunt was an outstanding figure in agricultural education, his text books being in use all over the world, and he has received honors, both at home and abroad. To him is given the major credit for the great growth of the Agricultural College of the University of California since he became Dean in 1912, retiring in 1923 to take a post professorship. He was 65 years old.
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Kennamar, Sarah B. 19270930 p1
Death of Mother of Mrs. B. R. Bingham Mrs. Sarah B. Kennamar, mother of Mrs. B. R. Bingham, passed away at the Bingham home Sunday night at the advanced age of 85 years. The deceased was a native of Alabama and the widow of Capt. John B. Kennamar, who served in the Confederate forces during the Civil War. Another daughter resides in Tennessee. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Church of Christ with Rev. Mitchell of Turlock officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge of arrangements.
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Lesson, C. N. 19270513 p1
C. N. Lesson dies at Modesto C. N. Leeson, former colony resident but for several years past living near Modesto, passed away Sunday at his home at the age of 70 years. He is survived by the widow and the two orphan sons of Mr. And Mrs. M. L. Thompson, grandchildren, who live at the Lesson home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Modesto.
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