Son of William Young Palfreyman and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Williams
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, June 30, 1977
PALFREYMAN
Roy Palfreyman was born in Lucas, Iowa, July 29, 1888, the son of William Young Palfreyman and Sarah Ann Williams Palfreyman, and died at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday, June 8, 1977.
Roy received his formal education at Plympton grade school but never ceased educating himself through the wide variety of reading which he did. He enjoyed memorizing and reciting poetry, including one of his favorites, "Dan McGrew."
Always a lover of adventure, in 1907, at age 19, he left Lucas. During the 35 years he was gone, he had many occupations and unique experiences.
He worked on the Canadian railroad, mined gold in Alaska, worked in Minnesota, served on the battleship "New York" during World War I, was a lumberjack on Vancouver Island, Canada, and worked in meat markets in Montana and Tacoma, Wash.
In 1927 Roy settled in Tonopah, Nev. and spent nine years in that area panning for gold, looking for silver and mining turquoise. In recent years, he has shared some of these stones and treasures with friends and relatives.
In 1936, McAllen, Tex. became his home for six years where he was a fruit farmer. In 1942, he returned to Lucas and cared for his parents until their deaths.
He had been gone from Lucas 35 years and he returned to spend 35 more years. At this time, he started his business dealing what he called "tools, toys, trinkets, trash and treasures."
Lucas has become known to many people because of Roy, his unusual yard displays, feature articles about him and his "Trash and Treasures" store.
Few would argue that his was a most unique personality.
To a number of Lucas people, he was a friend in time of need, and was a fellow worker in community projects. Special interests included the Volunteer Fire Department, of which he was a past chief, and the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge of Lucas.
Roy never married. A brother and sister survive: Dan of Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. Merrill (Anna) Welch of Ottumwa. Also a sister-in-law, Mary Palfreyman, and a brother-in-law, Merrill Welch. Survivors also include eight nieces and nephews.
His parents, brothers, Lem and George, a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Mary) Allen, and two infant brothers preceded him in death.
Roy will be missed by people from coast to coast and by many relatives and friends.
The Rev. Silas Anderson officiated at the funeral services held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Fielding Funeral Home. Interment was in the Fry Hill Cemetery.
Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, June 30, 1977
PALFREYMAN
Roy Palfreyman was born in Lucas, Iowa, July 29, 1888, the son of William Young Palfreyman and Sarah Ann Williams Palfreyman, and died at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday, June 8, 1977.
Roy received his formal education at Plympton grade school but never ceased educating himself through the wide variety of reading which he did. He enjoyed memorizing and reciting poetry, including one of his favorites, "Dan McGrew."
Always a lover of adventure, in 1907, at age 19, he left Lucas. During the 35 years he was gone, he had many occupations and unique experiences.
He worked on the Canadian railroad, mined gold in Alaska, worked in Minnesota, served on the battleship "New York" during World War I, was a lumberjack on Vancouver Island, Canada, and worked in meat markets in Montana and Tacoma, Wash.
In 1927 Roy settled in Tonopah, Nev. and spent nine years in that area panning for gold, looking for silver and mining turquoise. In recent years, he has shared some of these stones and treasures with friends and relatives.
In 1936, McAllen, Tex. became his home for six years where he was a fruit farmer. In 1942, he returned to Lucas and cared for his parents until their deaths.
He had been gone from Lucas 35 years and he returned to spend 35 more years. At this time, he started his business dealing what he called "tools, toys, trinkets, trash and treasures."
Lucas has become known to many people because of Roy, his unusual yard displays, feature articles about him and his "Trash and Treasures" store.
Few would argue that his was a most unique personality.
To a number of Lucas people, he was a friend in time of need, and was a fellow worker in community projects. Special interests included the Volunteer Fire Department, of which he was a past chief, and the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge of Lucas.
Roy never married. A brother and sister survive: Dan of Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. Merrill (Anna) Welch of Ottumwa. Also a sister-in-law, Mary Palfreyman, and a brother-in-law, Merrill Welch. Survivors also include eight nieces and nephews.
His parents, brothers, Lem and George, a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Mary) Allen, and two infant brothers preceded him in death.
Roy will be missed by people from coast to coast and by many relatives and friends.
The Rev. Silas Anderson officiated at the funeral services held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Fielding Funeral Home. Interment was in the Fry Hill Cemetery.
Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold
Son of William Young Palfreyman and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Williams
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, June 30, 1977
PALFREYMAN
Roy Palfreyman was born in Lucas, Iowa, July 29, 1888, the son of William Young Palfreyman and Sarah Ann Williams Palfreyman, and died at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday, June 8, 1977.
Roy received his formal education at Plympton grade school but never ceased educating himself through the wide variety of reading which he did. He enjoyed memorizing and reciting poetry, including one of his favorites, "Dan McGrew."
Always a lover of adventure, in 1907, at age 19, he left Lucas. During the 35 years he was gone, he had many occupations and unique experiences.
He worked on the Canadian railroad, mined gold in Alaska, worked in Minnesota, served on the battleship "New York" during World War I, was a lumberjack on Vancouver Island, Canada, and worked in meat markets in Montana and Tacoma, Wash.
In 1927 Roy settled in Tonopah, Nev. and spent nine years in that area panning for gold, looking for silver and mining turquoise. In recent years, he has shared some of these stones and treasures with friends and relatives.
In 1936, McAllen, Tex. became his home for six years where he was a fruit farmer. In 1942, he returned to Lucas and cared for his parents until their deaths.
He had been gone from Lucas 35 years and he returned to spend 35 more years. At this time, he started his business dealing what he called "tools, toys, trinkets, trash and treasures."
Lucas has become known to many people because of Roy, his unusual yard displays, feature articles about him and his "Trash and Treasures" store.
Few would argue that his was a most unique personality.
To a number of Lucas people, he was a friend in time of need, and was a fellow worker in community projects. Special interests included the Volunteer Fire Department, of which he was a past chief, and the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge of Lucas.
Roy never married. A brother and sister survive: Dan of Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. Merrill (Anna) Welch of Ottumwa. Also a sister-in-law, Mary Palfreyman, and a brother-in-law, Merrill Welch. Survivors also include eight nieces and nephews.
His parents, brothers, Lem and George, a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Mary) Allen, and two infant brothers preceded him in death.
Roy will be missed by people from coast to coast and by many relatives and friends.
The Rev. Silas Anderson officiated at the funeral services held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Fielding Funeral Home. Interment was in the Fry Hill Cemetery.
Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, June 30, 1977
PALFREYMAN
Roy Palfreyman was born in Lucas, Iowa, July 29, 1888, the son of William Young Palfreyman and Sarah Ann Williams Palfreyman, and died at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday, June 8, 1977.
Roy received his formal education at Plympton grade school but never ceased educating himself through the wide variety of reading which he did. He enjoyed memorizing and reciting poetry, including one of his favorites, "Dan McGrew."
Always a lover of adventure, in 1907, at age 19, he left Lucas. During the 35 years he was gone, he had many occupations and unique experiences.
He worked on the Canadian railroad, mined gold in Alaska, worked in Minnesota, served on the battleship "New York" during World War I, was a lumberjack on Vancouver Island, Canada, and worked in meat markets in Montana and Tacoma, Wash.
In 1927 Roy settled in Tonopah, Nev. and spent nine years in that area panning for gold, looking for silver and mining turquoise. In recent years, he has shared some of these stones and treasures with friends and relatives.
In 1936, McAllen, Tex. became his home for six years where he was a fruit farmer. In 1942, he returned to Lucas and cared for his parents until their deaths.
He had been gone from Lucas 35 years and he returned to spend 35 more years. At this time, he started his business dealing what he called "tools, toys, trinkets, trash and treasures."
Lucas has become known to many people because of Roy, his unusual yard displays, feature articles about him and his "Trash and Treasures" store.
Few would argue that his was a most unique personality.
To a number of Lucas people, he was a friend in time of need, and was a fellow worker in community projects. Special interests included the Volunteer Fire Department, of which he was a past chief, and the Paul Revere Masonic Lodge of Lucas.
Roy never married. A brother and sister survive: Dan of Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. Merrill (Anna) Welch of Ottumwa. Also a sister-in-law, Mary Palfreyman, and a brother-in-law, Merrill Welch. Survivors also include eight nieces and nephews.
His parents, brothers, Lem and George, a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Mary) Allen, and two infant brothers preceded him in death.
Roy will be missed by people from coast to coast and by many relatives and friends.
The Rev. Silas Anderson officiated at the funeral services held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Fielding Funeral Home. Interment was in the Fry Hill Cemetery.
Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold
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