Lon Claude Alderson, son of James and Sarah Moody Alderson, was born in Cass County, Missouri, February 5, 1883, and passed away at his home in Howard, Kansas, Friday, August 9, 1968, at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 4 days.
When he was a small child he came with his parents, brothers and sisters to Elk County, Kansas, where the family settled on a farm northeast of Howard. He received his education in the rural schools of this county and then became a farmer, which work he carried on this entire life.
He was married to Alice May Parks on April 3, 1907, and to this union were born four children, two boys and two girls. One son, Alva, died in infancy. For forty-three years this couple lived on a farm. These parents were Christians and brought their children up to love and respect the church. They also believed in education and saw that their children were regular in attendance at schools.
In 1949, they moved to Howard and purchased a home. Mrs. Alderson's health failed and for several years she was a semi-invalid. Lon was a wonderful husband who cared for her in a tender manner until her death on June 22, 1963. Since that time he has lived alone until about six months ago when he entered Twilight Manor Home. He was not a bed patient and enjoyed visiting with the other patients and often pushed the wheel chairs of other members of the home.
Lon was a good neighbor who enjoyed the fellowship of others. He was a kind and indulgent parent and a fond grandfather. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Howard and attended services regularly. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors are one son, Edward Lee Alderson, Newton, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Fern) Walter, Howard, Kansas and Mrs. Al (Nova) Medearis, Littleton, Colorado; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his daughter-in-law, Nadine Alderson; two sons-in-law, Earl Walter and Al Medearis; one brother, Kirby Alderson, Hot Springs, Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. Maude Palmer, Pittsburg, Kansas. There are other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Monday, August 12, 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur Frary, pastor of the Howard Methodist Church, officiating. Music was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taliaferro, accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Henderson at the organ. Casket bearers were Larry Alderson, Marion Friesen, Wayne DeWitt, Harold Eulert, Carl Morgan and Millard Shipman. Concluding services and burial were in Cresco cemetery, north of Howard.
(provided by Louise Haven)
When he was a small child he came with his parents, brothers and sisters to Elk County, Kansas, where the family settled on a farm northeast of Howard. He received his education in the rural schools of this county and then became a farmer, which work he carried on this entire life.
He was married to Alice May Parks on April 3, 1907, and to this union were born four children, two boys and two girls. One son, Alva, died in infancy. For forty-three years this couple lived on a farm. These parents were Christians and brought their children up to love and respect the church. They also believed in education and saw that their children were regular in attendance at schools.
In 1949, they moved to Howard and purchased a home. Mrs. Alderson's health failed and for several years she was a semi-invalid. Lon was a wonderful husband who cared for her in a tender manner until her death on June 22, 1963. Since that time he has lived alone until about six months ago when he entered Twilight Manor Home. He was not a bed patient and enjoyed visiting with the other patients and often pushed the wheel chairs of other members of the home.
Lon was a good neighbor who enjoyed the fellowship of others. He was a kind and indulgent parent and a fond grandfather. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Howard and attended services regularly. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors are one son, Edward Lee Alderson, Newton, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Fern) Walter, Howard, Kansas and Mrs. Al (Nova) Medearis, Littleton, Colorado; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his daughter-in-law, Nadine Alderson; two sons-in-law, Earl Walter and Al Medearis; one brother, Kirby Alderson, Hot Springs, Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. Maude Palmer, Pittsburg, Kansas. There are other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Monday, August 12, 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur Frary, pastor of the Howard Methodist Church, officiating. Music was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taliaferro, accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Henderson at the organ. Casket bearers were Larry Alderson, Marion Friesen, Wayne DeWitt, Harold Eulert, Carl Morgan and Millard Shipman. Concluding services and burial were in Cresco cemetery, north of Howard.
(provided by Louise Haven)
Lon Claude Alderson, son of James and Sarah Moody Alderson, was born in Cass County, Missouri, February 5, 1883, and passed away at his home in Howard, Kansas, Friday, August 9, 1968, at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 4 days.
When he was a small child he came with his parents, brothers and sisters to Elk County, Kansas, where the family settled on a farm northeast of Howard. He received his education in the rural schools of this county and then became a farmer, which work he carried on this entire life.
He was married to Alice May Parks on April 3, 1907, and to this union were born four children, two boys and two girls. One son, Alva, died in infancy. For forty-three years this couple lived on a farm. These parents were Christians and brought their children up to love and respect the church. They also believed in education and saw that their children were regular in attendance at schools.
In 1949, they moved to Howard and purchased a home. Mrs. Alderson's health failed and for several years she was a semi-invalid. Lon was a wonderful husband who cared for her in a tender manner until her death on June 22, 1963. Since that time he has lived alone until about six months ago when he entered Twilight Manor Home. He was not a bed patient and enjoyed visiting with the other patients and often pushed the wheel chairs of other members of the home.
Lon was a good neighbor who enjoyed the fellowship of others. He was a kind and indulgent parent and a fond grandfather. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Howard and attended services regularly. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors are one son, Edward Lee Alderson, Newton, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Fern) Walter, Howard, Kansas and Mrs. Al (Nova) Medearis, Littleton, Colorado; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his daughter-in-law, Nadine Alderson; two sons-in-law, Earl Walter and Al Medearis; one brother, Kirby Alderson, Hot Springs, Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. Maude Palmer, Pittsburg, Kansas. There are other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Monday, August 12, 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur Frary, pastor of the Howard Methodist Church, officiating. Music was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taliaferro, accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Henderson at the organ. Casket bearers were Larry Alderson, Marion Friesen, Wayne DeWitt, Harold Eulert, Carl Morgan and Millard Shipman. Concluding services and burial were in Cresco cemetery, north of Howard.
(provided by Louise Haven)
When he was a small child he came with his parents, brothers and sisters to Elk County, Kansas, where the family settled on a farm northeast of Howard. He received his education in the rural schools of this county and then became a farmer, which work he carried on this entire life.
He was married to Alice May Parks on April 3, 1907, and to this union were born four children, two boys and two girls. One son, Alva, died in infancy. For forty-three years this couple lived on a farm. These parents were Christians and brought their children up to love and respect the church. They also believed in education and saw that their children were regular in attendance at schools.
In 1949, they moved to Howard and purchased a home. Mrs. Alderson's health failed and for several years she was a semi-invalid. Lon was a wonderful husband who cared for her in a tender manner until her death on June 22, 1963. Since that time he has lived alone until about six months ago when he entered Twilight Manor Home. He was not a bed patient and enjoyed visiting with the other patients and often pushed the wheel chairs of other members of the home.
Lon was a good neighbor who enjoyed the fellowship of others. He was a kind and indulgent parent and a fond grandfather. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Howard and attended services regularly. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors are one son, Edward Lee Alderson, Newton, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Fern) Walter, Howard, Kansas and Mrs. Al (Nova) Medearis, Littleton, Colorado; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his daughter-in-law, Nadine Alderson; two sons-in-law, Earl Walter and Al Medearis; one brother, Kirby Alderson, Hot Springs, Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. Maude Palmer, Pittsburg, Kansas. There are other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Monday, August 12, 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur Frary, pastor of the Howard Methodist Church, officiating. Music was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taliaferro, accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Henderson at the organ. Casket bearers were Larry Alderson, Marion Friesen, Wayne DeWitt, Harold Eulert, Carl Morgan and Millard Shipman. Concluding services and burial were in Cresco cemetery, north of Howard.
(provided by Louise Haven)
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