JAMES OVERY, SR's OBITUARY
Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 9, 1935
JAMES OVERY DIES AT HOME HERE FRIDAY
James Overy, Sr., 81, pioneer Rock Springs resident, died early yesterday morning at his home, 408 A street following a 10-month illness. His wife, Elizabeth, and children were at his bedside when the end came.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the local L.D.S. church with Bishop Lyman Fearn officiating. The body will lie in state at his home from 10 a.m. Sunday until shortly before the services at which time friends may call.
Overy was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England on May 13, 1853. He and his wife were married at St. Alkman’s church, Derbyshire, on March 31, 1872. On the same day, unknown to the Overys, another Rock Springs couple, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crofts, were married in the same church. Mr. and Mrs. Overy left England on April 15, 1881 for America. They came directly to Rock Springs, arriving here May 5, 1881.
Later Overy purchased a large cattle ranch in the Ft. Bridger country and spent a great deal of his time there. He sold the ranch and returned to Rock Springs where he became chief of police for four years during the term of office of J.B. Young as mayor.
In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Overy moved to Salt Lake City to make their home, returning here about 11 months ago because of his health.
Overy was a preeminent worker in the L.D.S. church for over 53 years, fulfilling many high offices. He was counselor of the bishopric and choir leader of the Rock Springs ward for many years. He was ordained as a high priest by Apostle John Henry Smith. In 1928, he filled a six months mission in San Francisco.
Overy also held several prominent positions in the mining industry in both Wyoming and Utah.
In addition to his wife, Elizabeth Burton Overy, he is survived by four sons, John Overy of Nampa, Idaho; Edward Overy, Superior; James Overy, Jr.; and Thomas Overy, Rock Springs; and two daughters, Mrs. Denver Hysell of Milburn and Mrs. Jacob McDonald, Rock Springs. He also leaves 46 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at Mountain View cemetery under the direction of Rogan mortuary.
Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 9, 1935
JAMES OVERY DIES AT HOME HERE FRIDAY
James Overy, Sr., 81, pioneer Rock Springs resident, died early yesterday morning at his home, 408 A street following a 10-month illness. His wife, Elizabeth, and children were at his bedside when the end came.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the local L.D.S. church with Bishop Lyman Fearn officiating. The body will lie in state at his home from 10 a.m. Sunday until shortly before the services at which time friends may call.
Overy was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England on May 13, 1853. He and his wife were married at St. Alkman’s church, Derbyshire, on March 31, 1872. On the same day, unknown to the Overys, another Rock Springs couple, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crofts, were married in the same church. Mr. and Mrs. Overy left England on April 15, 1881 for America. They came directly to Rock Springs, arriving here May 5, 1881.
Later Overy purchased a large cattle ranch in the Ft. Bridger country and spent a great deal of his time there. He sold the ranch and returned to Rock Springs where he became chief of police for four years during the term of office of J.B. Young as mayor.
In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Overy moved to Salt Lake City to make their home, returning here about 11 months ago because of his health.
Overy was a preeminent worker in the L.D.S. church for over 53 years, fulfilling many high offices. He was counselor of the bishopric and choir leader of the Rock Springs ward for many years. He was ordained as a high priest by Apostle John Henry Smith. In 1928, he filled a six months mission in San Francisco.
Overy also held several prominent positions in the mining industry in both Wyoming and Utah.
In addition to his wife, Elizabeth Burton Overy, he is survived by four sons, John Overy of Nampa, Idaho; Edward Overy, Superior; James Overy, Jr.; and Thomas Overy, Rock Springs; and two daughters, Mrs. Denver Hysell of Milburn and Mrs. Jacob McDonald, Rock Springs. He also leaves 46 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at Mountain View cemetery under the direction of Rogan mortuary.
JAMES OVERY, SR's OBITUARY
Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 9, 1935
JAMES OVERY DIES AT HOME HERE FRIDAY
James Overy, Sr., 81, pioneer Rock Springs resident, died early yesterday morning at his home, 408 A street following a 10-month illness. His wife, Elizabeth, and children were at his bedside when the end came.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the local L.D.S. church with Bishop Lyman Fearn officiating. The body will lie in state at his home from 10 a.m. Sunday until shortly before the services at which time friends may call.
Overy was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England on May 13, 1853. He and his wife were married at St. Alkman’s church, Derbyshire, on March 31, 1872. On the same day, unknown to the Overys, another Rock Springs couple, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crofts, were married in the same church. Mr. and Mrs. Overy left England on April 15, 1881 for America. They came directly to Rock Springs, arriving here May 5, 1881.
Later Overy purchased a large cattle ranch in the Ft. Bridger country and spent a great deal of his time there. He sold the ranch and returned to Rock Springs where he became chief of police for four years during the term of office of J.B. Young as mayor.
In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Overy moved to Salt Lake City to make their home, returning here about 11 months ago because of his health.
Overy was a preeminent worker in the L.D.S. church for over 53 years, fulfilling many high offices. He was counselor of the bishopric and choir leader of the Rock Springs ward for many years. He was ordained as a high priest by Apostle John Henry Smith. In 1928, he filled a six months mission in San Francisco.
Overy also held several prominent positions in the mining industry in both Wyoming and Utah.
In addition to his wife, Elizabeth Burton Overy, he is survived by four sons, John Overy of Nampa, Idaho; Edward Overy, Superior; James Overy, Jr.; and Thomas Overy, Rock Springs; and two daughters, Mrs. Denver Hysell of Milburn and Mrs. Jacob McDonald, Rock Springs. He also leaves 46 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at Mountain View cemetery under the direction of Rogan mortuary.
Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 9, 1935
JAMES OVERY DIES AT HOME HERE FRIDAY
James Overy, Sr., 81, pioneer Rock Springs resident, died early yesterday morning at his home, 408 A street following a 10-month illness. His wife, Elizabeth, and children were at his bedside when the end came.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the local L.D.S. church with Bishop Lyman Fearn officiating. The body will lie in state at his home from 10 a.m. Sunday until shortly before the services at which time friends may call.
Overy was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England on May 13, 1853. He and his wife were married at St. Alkman’s church, Derbyshire, on March 31, 1872. On the same day, unknown to the Overys, another Rock Springs couple, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crofts, were married in the same church. Mr. and Mrs. Overy left England on April 15, 1881 for America. They came directly to Rock Springs, arriving here May 5, 1881.
Later Overy purchased a large cattle ranch in the Ft. Bridger country and spent a great deal of his time there. He sold the ranch and returned to Rock Springs where he became chief of police for four years during the term of office of J.B. Young as mayor.
In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Overy moved to Salt Lake City to make their home, returning here about 11 months ago because of his health.
Overy was a preeminent worker in the L.D.S. church for over 53 years, fulfilling many high offices. He was counselor of the bishopric and choir leader of the Rock Springs ward for many years. He was ordained as a high priest by Apostle John Henry Smith. In 1928, he filled a six months mission in San Francisco.
Overy also held several prominent positions in the mining industry in both Wyoming and Utah.
In addition to his wife, Elizabeth Burton Overy, he is survived by four sons, John Overy of Nampa, Idaho; Edward Overy, Superior; James Overy, Jr.; and Thomas Overy, Rock Springs; and two daughters, Mrs. Denver Hysell of Milburn and Mrs. Jacob McDonald, Rock Springs. He also leaves 46 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at Mountain View cemetery under the direction of Rogan mortuary.
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