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[Flick, Arva]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday July 10, 1919 p. 5
The
funeral of an infant child [Arva] of [Charles] Carl Flick and wife [Lulu Scroggie], living southeast of Redding, was held at the
Platteville church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Flannery of this
place. The little one was about seven months of age at the time of its death.
Interment was made in the Platteville cemetery. —Blockton News.
[FLICK, ARVA, - 1919]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, July 3, 1919
The funeral of an infant child of Carl Flick and wife, living southeast of Redding, was held at the Platteville church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Flannery of this place. The little one was about seven months of age at the time of its death. Interment was made in the Platteville cemetery.
[Flick, Charles Carl]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday July 24, 1919 p. 4
Carl Flick Buried Wednesday.
[Charles]
Carl Flick died at his home in
Ringgold County, near Delphos, Monday and the remains were brought to
Platteville, his old home, for burial Wednesday. He leaves a wife [Lulu
Scroggie] and three small
children to mourn his death. His mother, Mrs. Wm. Walston, lives near Platteville, and an uncle, Wm. Flick also lives there; Hon. J. P. Flick, of this city is also an uncle. Mr. and Mrs.
J. [ames] P. [atton] Flick, Mr. and Mrs. B. [ruce] J.[ames] Flick, Mrs. C.[harles] B. Beall [Cora]
and Mrs. R. [ay] V. Lucas [Maude Estelle Flick] attended the funeral from Bedford.
[Flick, Charles Carl]
Blockton News
Thursday July 24, 1919 [p. 1]
Carl Flick Dead
Charles
Carl Flick, son of John Calvin
and Elizabeth [Hays] Flick was
born Feb. 13, 1883, and passed away Monday evening, July 21, 1919, at 10:45, at
the home of his mother, Mrs. W. R. Walston, near Delphos, after an illness extending over a year. He was 36
years, 5 months and 8 days of age at the time of his death.
He
was married to Lulu Scroggie on Sept. 26,1909. He resided near Platteville until 5 years ago when they moved
to near Redding. He had been to Kansas for his health but passed away before he
arrived back at his home.
He
leaves a wife, four children, John, Sarah, Donald and Mattie Pearl; his mother, one brother, Arthur A. Flick of near Redding, and two sisters, Mrs. Amanda
Belle Turner of Boise City,
Idaho, and Miss Kate Irene Walston of Delphos, and many other relatives to mourn his death. The youngest child in
the family of children, Arva,
preceded the father to the next world about one month ago, aged 6 months and 11
days.
The
funeral services were held at the Platteville church at 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. J. Laird, and interment was made in the
Platteville cemetery.
[Flick, Donald Cameron
“Don”]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday March 26, 1903 [p. 1]
PASSED OVER THE RIVER.
Don Flick Breathed His Last at
Midnight—Biographical Sketch of His Life.
Bedford
mourns the loss by death of one of its best young men. Don Flick breathed his last at 12 o'clock Tuesday night,
March 24, 1903, and universal is the regret and sympathy on account of his
departure. He was one of God's noblest young men, and his friends were only
limited by his acquaintance. He had the love and respect of all who knew him
and was a young man of high attainments, noble character and bright prospects.
Don was strictly a Bedford boy, being born here
October 22, 1876, and with small exception has made his home here. He was a
member of the original Co. I, served three years and was honorably discharged.
He went to Cripple Creek where he resided until the beginning of the
Spanish-American war. When Co. I started for the war, Don Flick joined the boys at Des Moines and enlisted for the
service. He served faithfully in the Philippines and made a brilliant record as
a soldier. He returned to San Francisco with his company in November, 1899,
where they were all mustered out, returning with a number of the boys to
Bedford. He stayed here about a year, when he accepted a position on the Earlville
Phoenix, a paper conducted by his
brother-in-law, R. [ay] V. Lucas.
He stayed there until 1901, when he went to Hamburg, working there until his
employer sold out. Then about the first of 1902 he went to Denver and accepted
a position with a wholesale paint and oil house. There he was taken sick, but
still worked on with indomitable energy and pluck, until his employers urged
him to come home on a short vacation for the purpose of recovering his
strength. He did so, over three weeks ago, and after arriving here he did not
take to his bed for about a week. After he went to bed, his decline was rapid
and he succumbed to the call of death, as above stated. The trouble was
pronounced to be from a rupture of a blood vessel at the base of the brain.
Everything possible was done for him, but to no avail. He has gone to join his
mother, who died when he was a very small boy. His father, step-mother, sisters
and brother are heart-broken over the loss of this dear one, and have the
sympathy of many friends in this hour of sore affliction, May the God of heaven
give them solace and peace in this awful bereavement.
Funeral
services will be conducted at the M. E. church Friday March 27, at 2 p. m., by
Rev. T. J. Ream. Interment in Bedford cemetery. Funeral under auspices of the
masons, of which the deceased was a faithful member.
[Flick, Donald Cameron
“Don”]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday March 26, 1903 [p. 1]
Death’s
Harvest
One of Bedford's Young
Men Cut Off in the Springtime of Life After Comparatively Short Illness
Donald
C. [ameron] Flick was born in
Taylor county October 22, 1876, and, died at his father's home in this city
March 24, 1903, at about 12 o'clock, midnight. He was the son of Attorney J.
[ames] P. [atton] Flick, of this
city and has been known here since his infancy and his death is a source of
sincere grief to all. While his death has been expected during the past few
days, yet it seems that his illness was comparatively short. It seems but a few
days since his athletic form throbbed with the life vigor and strength which
could not but be a source of pride and a blessing to be admired, and yet Don lies cold in death.
He
enlisted in the National Guards in1894 and served three years and then went to
Cripple Creek, Colorado, where he was employed until the Spanish-American war
broke out when he returned home and joined Company I then encamped at Des
Moines. He went with his company through the Philippine campaign and was
mustered out with his company in November 1899. As a soldier he has a record of
which his friends may well be proud. He was strong, athletic, and brave, and
though quick and impulsive, was ever subservient and courteous to his
superiors. He has a good soldier’s record without a blot to mar its brilliancy.
After
being mustered out he was employed as a clerk in this city for a year when he
went to Hamburg, Iowa, remaining a year in a store there. He then found
employment in a wholesale store in Denver, Colorado, where in February he felt
the first symptoms of his last illness, which was a form of paralysis. He
returned home just three weeks ago, since which time he has rapidly failed.
There
was not a more popular young man than Don Flick. He was liked by old and young. He had a genial
disposition which let him into the hearts and good graces of all with whom he
became acquainted, and his intelligence and uniform courtesy made him a
desirable and appreciated companion.
The
funeral will occur at the M. .E. Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
[Flick, Donald Cameron
“Don”]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday April 1, 1903 [p. 1]
LAST SAD RITES
PERFORMED.
Body of Donald
Cameron Flick Laid to Rest
by the Side of His Mother
Imposing Ceremonies at
Church.
Last
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral services of Donald Cameron Flick were conducted at the M. E. church. Prayer was
offered by Rev. D. W. Griffith, and the sermon preached and biography of
deceased read by Rev. T. J. Ream. Text of sermon—" So teach us to
number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."—Psalms
90:12. The singers were: Misses Fannie Dickey and Edna Fowler, Messrs. W. E.
Miller and Chas. King; Miss Minnie Hyde, organist. The songs rendered were:
"Abide with me," "One sweetly solemn thought," "Lead
me gently home,"" and an anthem, "I cannot live without
thee." The Masons, Eastern Stars and the soldiers, comrades of deceased,
attended the funeral in a body.
The
altar and casket were banked with flowers, beautiful emblems of love and
tribute from loving hearts and devoted friends. Among the floral offerings
were: Pillow, "at rest," by old Co. I; pillow, with word "Don" in center, H. M. and H. P. Long and wives; star,
Eastern Star chapter of Earlville, of which he was a member; star, Eastern Star
chapter, Bedford; square and compass, Masons; roses, W. R. C.; carnations,
Pearl Barngrover, Creston; white roses, Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Reynolds; shower
bouquet, Chas. McGregor, Creston; handsome cut flowers by his boy friends;
carnations, M. R. and Hilda Brant. Besides these, there were other beautiful
contributions.
The
casket was followed to the cemetery by large numbers of sympathizing friends.
The Masons had charge of the funeral and performed their accustomed rites at
the grave. His old comrades in arms fired three volleys over the mortal remains
of one whom they loved and honored, the following being present: Captain Rennie
Fuller, F. E. Payton, M. H. Allen, W. G. Hook, Sherman Neff, Wm. Parrish, Sid
Webb, Harlie Stretch, Art Evans, Geo. Brown, Geo. Cusick, Frank Marsh, Wm.
Livingston, Bruce Boyd, Roy Reed, Emory Chilcote, Orville Bell, John Swap.
The
relatives from a distance who were present, are as follows: A sister, Mrs.
Al Cochran [Florence Belle],
Denver, Col., and husband; a sister, Mrs. Ray Lucas [Maude Estelle], Earlville, Iowa, and husband; a sister, Mrs.
Chas. Beall [Cora May], Gravity,
and husband.
Pall
bearers: C. A. Orth, Walter Lake, W. H. Gooding, A. F. Luther, John Terbell,
Paul Haddock.
[Flick, Donald Cameron
“Don”]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday April 2, 1903 p. 6
The Soldier Boys
(From Saturday's Daily.)
The
Philippine soldiers who did military honors at the funeral of Don Flick yesterday were: Captain Rennie Fuller, F. E. Payton,
M. H. Allen, W. G. Hook, Sherman Neff, Wm. Parrish, Sid. Webb, Harlie Stretch,
Art. Evans, George Brown, George Cusick, Frank Marsh, Wm. Livingston, Bruce
Boyd, Roy Reed, Emery Chilcote, Orville Beall, John Swap.
It
was impossible yesterday to procure the names for publication.
[Flick, Donald Cameron
“Don”]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday April 2, 1903 p. 6
From Other Sources-
R.
[ay] V. Lucas went to Bedford
Sunday evening to see his brother-in-in-law, Don Flick, who was quite seriously ill. He returned home
Wednesday morning and received a telegram stating that Mr. Flick had died at 12 o'clock the night before. Mr.
and Mrs. Lucas [Maude Estelle
Flick] immediately started for
Bedford to attend the funeral. The cause of death was complete paralysis of the
left side, caused by a blood clot on the brain, the result of a sunstroke
received while doing military service in the Philippine Islands. “'Don," as he was familiarly called, was an
exemplary young man, about 25 years old, and was connected with the Phoenix during his stay in Earlville. He was also a
member of the Earlville base ball team when that club was at its zenith and he
has friends here and the neighboring towns who will deeply regret the cutting down
of this young life just in its bloom of usefulness and so full of promise. He
is one of the many young American heroes who have given their lives for their
country's flag. --Earlville Phoenix.
[Flick, Nelle Amanda]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 30, 1962 p. 4
Death Takes Nelle
A. Flick
Nelle
A. [manda] Flick was born at
Bedford, Iowa, on February 21, 1874 and passed away in Chicago, Ill., on Aug.
22. She was the daughter of James P.[atton] Flick and Amanda King Flick, one of six
children, and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cora Beall of San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Maude E.
[stelle] Lucas of Chicago,
Illinois and a number of nieces and nephews. Her parents and two brothers, Donald
C.[ameron] Flick and Bruce J. [ames]
Flick and a sister Florence [Belle] preceded her in death. Funeral services were held for her at the
Duffy Funeral Home in Chicago on Aug. 25 and following cremation graveside
services will be held later at the family burial plot in the Bedford Cemetery.
She
spent most of her early life in Bedford where she attended the public schools
and was employed as a legal secretary and in the banks here and in the
employment of the State of Iowa and State of Wyoming.
She
had many friends and relatives here who will mourn her loss.
[Flick, Nelle Amanda]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 6,
1962 [p. 1]
Service Held Here For Nelle
A. Flick
Graveside
services for Nelle A. [manda] Flick, who died recently in Chicago, were held at the family burial plot in
Bedford cemetery at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 1st.
Relatives
who attended from out of town were Mrs. Bruce J. [ames] Flick and Robert Flick of Des Moines
and Frances Flick of Ames.
[Houk, Eugene Clark]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 9, 1942 [p. 1]
Eugene Clark Houk Dies At Sheridan
Eugene
Clark Houk, 39, of Clearmont,
Missouri, dropped dead at the home of his brother, Rex Houk of Sheridan, Missouri, at 6 o'clock Thursday
evening, July 2. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were
held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ben W.
Sinderson. Burial was at the Gravity cemetery.
Houk, who had been in ill health for some time; was
visiting at the home of his brother. He was out hunting with his nephew, Eugene, when he was stricken. Dr. W. R. Jackson of
Maryville, coroner, and Dr. C. W. Kirk of Hopkins were called to the scene.
Death was caused by cerebral thrombosis, according to Dr. Jackson.
He
was born December 28, 1902 at Bedford, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
W.[right] Houk of Clearmont, Mo.
He attended the Bedford high school and graduated from a high school at Des
Moines. He later attended a commercial college there. Mr. Houk was a member of the Christian church.
Surviving
are his parents; one sister, Mrs. Eva Williams of Clearmont; a brother, Rex Houk of Sheridan and two cousins reared by his parents, Pvt. Joseph Boyer of Camp Blanding,
Florida, and Mrs. Edward Seal of
Bedford.
[Houk, Eugene Clark]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 9, 1942 [p. 1]
Attend Houk Funeral
Those
from out of town, who attended the funeral services for [Eugene] Clark Houk,
Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Millbank,
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Pence, Mr. and Mrs. Mandel Sunderman, Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Holmes, all of Clearmont, Mo.; an aunt of the deceased, Mrs. Myrtle Kent; and cousin, Lewis Kent and family, all of Kansas
City, Kansas; Mrs. Max Williamson and daughter Virginia. Mr. and Mrs.
Merven Safley of Hopkins.
[Houk, Fred Arthur]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday September 6, 1928 [p. 1]
F.
[red] A. [rthur] Houck [Houk] of Gravity passed away suddenly while at his
work Monday afternoon. The funeral services were held in Gravity this
afternoon. Mr. Houck [Houk] is
the father of Mrs. [George] Ray [mond] Johnson [Verna Beatrice] of this city.
[Houk, George
Washington]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday March 11, 1897 [p. 1]
DEATH OF GEO. HouCK.
A Noted Music Teacher
And A Respected Citizen, He Died Regretted by All Who Knew Him.
Again
has the grim reaper visited the community and taken from us one whom we all
loved and respected.
Geo.
W. [ashington] Houck [Houk], aged
30 years, 6 months and 23 days, died at 2 o'clock a. m., Friday March 5, 1897.
This
is one of the saddest deaths it has yet been ours to record. Seemingly in the
flush of a vigorous and useful young manhood, with a wife [Lillie Maude
Hinshaw] and four little ones
entirely dependent upon his earnings, the deceased was stricken down very
suddenly. He was a music teacher by profession and it was while he was
conducting a class in vocal music at the High Prairie church on Wednesday
evening that he was seized with the fatal illness. Just after closing his
class, Mr. Houck [Houk] was taken with a severe attack of congestion of
the stomach. Members of the class assisted him to a house near the church, and
hastily summonsed a physician, but he gradually grew worse, lingering in great
agony until Friday morning when the gentle spirit took its flight to join the
heavenly choir.
Funeral
services were held at the First Christian church, at 3 o'clock p. m., Saturday,
Feb. 6, conducted by Rev. H. Siberell assisted by Rev. J.C. Lewis. The church
was filled to overflowing with those who came to pay the last tribute of
respect to the memory of the deceased. After the services of the church were
concluded the remains were interred at Fairview.
Geo.
Houck [Houk] is dead, but his memory will be revered by all
who knew him; by his neighbors, who ever found him a kind, sociable friend
disposed to do the right; by the churches and civic and social societies, that
have depended so largely upon him in furnishing the musical part of their
programs at public events. But more than all, he will be missed by his family
to whom he was all that a husband and father should be, kind and considerate.
[Houk, George
Washington]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday April 1, 1897 p. 4
Mrs.
Geo. Houck [Lillie Maude Hinshaw], whose husband died very suddenly a few weeks ago will be the recipient of a
kindly favor. Mrs. Houck [Houk] and her five little children were left in destitute circumstances, and a number
of charitably disposed friends have interested themselves in her behalf and as
a result of their efforts a sufficient sum of money has been raised to purchase
a lot and build a comfortable cottage. A lot situated in the northeast part of
the city has been purchased with funds already subscribed and as soon as the
amount subscribed will warrant, the lumber for the house will be purchased. It
is understood the Bedford carpenters will donate a sufficient amount of their
time to build the house. The funds for the house and lot have been subscribed
to by both the farmers and citizens of Bedford. It is a kindly act and will be
the means of placing a worthy family in comfortable circumstances.
[Houk, George
Washington, Jr.]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 20, 1897 p. 2
An
infant son [George Washington]
of Mrs. Geo. Houck [Lillie
May Hinshaw] died at the home in
Second ward last Friday morning. Funeral services were conducted from the home
at 2:30 P. M., Saturday by Rev. Siberell and the remains interred at the Titus
cemetery.
[Houk, Glen]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 29, 1951 [p. 1]
Glen Houck Dies in Indiana
Glen
Houk, 55, youngest son of the
late George [Washington] and Lillie [May Hinshaw] Houk, residents of Bedford many years ago, died Nov.
22 in Alexandria, Ind. Last rites and burial were there Saturday.
[Houk, Junia Beatrice]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday September 24, 1908 p. 4[
Obituary.
Junia
B. [eatrice] Houk was born in
Taylor County, Iowa, December 2, 1880, and died September 21, 1908, at 8:55 p.
m., from tuberculosis. The deceased was the youngest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. O. [bediah] W. [right] Houk [Anna Fenno], living three miles south of Bedford, and it was at the home where
her death occurred.
For
ten years she has taught school in this county, two years at East Mission and
eight years in the vicinity of her home. Two years ago she was taken ill with
what terminated as tuberculosis and resulted in her death.
Last
June she went to Wisconsin, hoping the change would prove beneficial, but she
returned about a month ago unimproved. She was a model, Christian young woman,
refined and cultured, and made many friends. She united with the Baptist church
eight years ago and has since been a consistent member. In church work she will
be greatly missed as well as in the home.
She
leaves her parents, two brothers and two sisters to mourn her death. The
sisters are Mrs. Dot Shaw,
Halleck, S. D., and Mrs. [Ella] May Barngrover, Huntley, Neb. The brothers are H. [arry] W.
[right] Houk, Cameron, Wis., and Fred
[Arthur] Houk, Gravity, Iowa.
The
funeral was held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
McMasters.
The
floral offerings were profuse and mute testimony of the high regard in which
she was held. The pallbearers were Misses Mary Jones, Nell Goudie, Maude
Barton, Clara Horning, Georgia Harris, Evalyn Boyd.
The
bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.
[Houk, Junia Beatrice]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday September 24,
1908 p. 5
Death of Miss Junia
Houk
Junia
B. [eatrice] Houk, daughter of O.
[bediah] W. [right] Houk, died at
her father's home south of Bedford, Monday evening at 8:45 o’clock. She had not
been in good health for a long time but the disease which caused her death was
of comparatively recent origin.
The
funeral was held at the Baptist church in Bedford at 2:30 yesterday afternoon
conducted by Rev. McMasters. Interment at Bedford Cemetery.
Deceased
was born December 2, 1880 and at the time of her death was 27 years, 9 months
and 19 days.
She
was born at Bedford and all of her life was spent here. In recent years she
taught school at different places in the county, and thus enjoyed a large
acquaintance.
To
all who knew her, her death, coming as it did just in the beginning of mature
womanhood, has caused sincere sorrow and regret. Her amiable disposition had
endeared her to all, and her ability was such that had not death marked her for
its own a bright and useful career would have been hers.
[Houk, Junia Beatrice]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday October 15, 1908 p. 4
Remembrance of Junia
Houck
There
comes a time to each of us when our bodies no longer bear up under the burdens
imposed upon them, when God, in his Infinite Wisdom, rolls back the curtains of
the Unknown and from the Great Beyond, there comes a whisper, the breathing of
a name and a soul has passed from among us, never to return. So, the Dear
Father has spoken to one of His children and said "Junia, thy work is finished, on earth, come to
Me," and she has responded to His call, and we see her face no more. But
her influence is still with us, and her kind and cheering words, her willing
discharge of her duty in the Church, B. Y. P. U. and S. S., are our cherished
memories.
So
we offer, in this, our token of respect and esteem and love, and extend our
sympathy to the surrounding ones, and say: "She is not dead, but
sleepeth." She still lives in the Glorious Land Above where we, too, may
go “ Some Sweet Day, Bye and Bye."
So, dear friend, look up,
for the beautiful sun still shines and the birds sing and let us take up our
burdens anew, trusting God and saying, "Thy Will, not mine, O Lord, Be
Done."
By
order of Committee
[Houk, Kenneth
Lawrence]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 11, 1971 p. 3
Kenneth L. Houk Dies in So. Dak.
Funeral
services for Kenneth L. [awrence] Houk, 61, of Rapid City, So. Dakota, were held January 27 at the First
Baptist church with the Rev. John Ashley officiating. Mr. Houk died January 23 in Casper, Wyo. Interment was at
Pine Lawn Cemetery in Rapid City.
He
was a brother of Mrs. Ray Johnson [Verna Beatrice] of Bedford.
Houk was born in Gravity, Iowa Sept. 7, 1909. A
University of Iowa graduate, he married Audrey [May] King, Dec. 9, 1933.
He
went to Rapid City in 1937 and worked for Mellgren Plumbing Co., until 1943
when he started Houk’s Sporting Goods Co.
Houk was a member of the First Baptist
Church, past master of Mount Rushmore Masonic Lodge 220, member of the Elks
Lodge, United Commercial Travelers and National Sporting Goods Association.
Survivors
include his widow; 11 children, Sally, Frieda, Cynthia, and Audi at home, Mrs. Pat Shurtliff, Mrs. Linda
Schmoll, and Stan all of Rapid City; Marvin, North Platte, Neb.; Jessie Houk, Lakeside, Calif.; Mrs. Bonnie Borgman, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Mrs. Virginia Basso, East Greenwich, R.I.; 16 grandchildren; two
brothers, Leo and True of Rapid City; three sisters, Mrs. Vera
Eggleston, Tulsa Okla.; Mrs.
Verna Johnson, Bedford, and Mrs.
Bessie McKune, Golden, Colo.
Attending
services from this area were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Lucas and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Johnson, Bedford; Mrs. Ilene
Hendrix, Skidmore, Mo.; Mrs.
Myrtle Houk and Mrs. Ada Beth
Wilson of Guthrie Center, Iowa.
[Houk, Lloyd Ross]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 17, 1967 p. 4
Loyd R. Houk Rites Aug. 12
Funeral
services for Lloyd R. [oss] Houk of Guthrie Center were held August 12 in the Guthrie Center Methodist Church. Mr.
Houk died at his home in Guthrie
Center August 10.
Mr.
Houk was a brother of Mrs.
Vera [Glorene] Egleston and Mrs.
Ray Johnson [Verna Beatrice] of Bedford.
Lloyd
R. [oss] Houk was born in Bedford
January 4, 1893. With his parents he moved to Gravity where he lived until he
finished school. He taught in the rural schools near Gravity and in Guthrie
County where he met and married Miss Myrtle Mallon, Feb. 12, 1916.
He
served in World War I and had been post commander of the Legion for a number of
years. He was also postmaster at Guthrie Center until he retired 14 years ago.
He
is survived by his wife, Myrtle and three children and their families: Jack of Anaheim, Calif., Ada Beth Wilson of Guthrie Center, Richard of Grant City, Mo.
Among
relatives attending were: three brothers and families, Mr. and Mrs. Leo
[Don] Houk, Mr. and Mrs. Truman [George] Houk, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth [Lawrence]
Houk and daughters, Mrs. Naomi
[Clara] Smith, a sister and Mrs.
Mary Houk, a sister-in-law, all
of Rapid City, So. Dak.
Also Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson, Mrs. Vera Egleston, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lucas, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Crum, Eugene Johnson,
of Bedford and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Vore and Bobby of Tulsa, Okla.
[Houk, Vera Maxine
Rowe]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 3, 1983 p. 4
Final Rites Held In
Bedford For Vera Houk,
65
Funeral
services for Vera Maxine Rowe Houk,
65, of Bedford, held February 28 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were
officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Houk died February 24 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Interment
was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.
Vera
Maxine Rowe Houk, daughter of E.
[ldridge] S. [mith] Rowe and Edith
Risser Rowe, was born April 15,
1917 in Jackson Township Taylor County Iowa.
She
grew to maturity in the community where she was born where she attended the
rural public school and the Bedford High School.
On
May 23, 1933 she was united in marriage to L. Rex Houk and to this union three sons and seven daughters
were born: they are Dr. Eugene E. Houk of Jefferson, Iowa; Mrs. Nadine Stanley of Tucson, Arizona; Mrs. Sarah Gray of Glenwood, Iowa; Mrs. Helen Gilloland of Sunnyside, Washington; Mrs. Joan Butler of Colstrip, Montana; Mrs. Betty Bailey of Longmont, Colorado; L. Rex Houk Jr. of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Steinbock of Loveland, Colorado; Mrs. Patricia Peterson of Kansas City, Missouri; and Ellis Earl Houk of Lenox, Iowa; all whom survive her.
The
most of her adult life was lived on a farm near Sharpsburg, Iowa until five
years ago she retired and moved to Bedford, Iowa where she has continued to
reside.
She
was a long time member of the Christian Church.
She
was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.
She
is survived by her children; one sister, Mrs. Dena Scott of Sheridan, Missouri; 23 grandchildren; eight great
grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Her
family and loved ones will remember her as a kind and considerate person and
she will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
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