Excerpt from life sketch of Marvin Wilcox
Marvin Wilcox, 5th child of the D. A. Wilcox's, was born 28 July, 1892, at Lyman Ward, Sunnydell, Idaho. Marvin shared the experiences of the early Idaho Pioneer families here. Made the best of what was available to entertain themselves....
He married Eva Priest in 1917 and they had one daughter, Alta. Alta married Dura Weaver and they have a lovely family. He never knew about them or that he had a daughter.
When Uncle Tick died, Mr. Oldham, their teacher, talked at the services. He had their names mixed up, and so instead of saying Malcolm which was Uncle Tick's name, he kept saying Marvin which was Uncle Studges name. After the services Uncle Studge said, "I never thought I would go to my own funeral but I did, so now I'm ready. That's all been taken care of."
In the winter months all the men and boys who were out of school worked in the potato cellars sorting and packing spuds in the cars to be shipped away. Marvin helped here and liked to kid the men while working. They used to walk up to the cellar at the Byrne siding each morning and back home for dinner at noon and at night. It was while walking up the winding trail through the cedars and big rocks, that Marvin slipped on the frosty rocks and fell hitting his head on a huge rock on Dec. 2, 1929. He always went on ahead of the others because he had a lame leg and so he had to go a little slower. Dad and Louis would finish up the chores and then come along. He was still conscious when his father came along, and seeing what had happened, his father was anxious and wanted to carry him up to the higher road and get help to take him to a doctor. But Marvin said, "No, Dad, it's no use, this is it," He died a few minutes later in his father's arms. He was ready to go, and dad was always glad he got there in time to talk to Marvin and know his feelings before he went.
They had a real nice funeral and many friends and relatives were present. Many spoke of his good qualities, pleasant, kind, humorous and grateful for all anyone ever did for him. He had a lot of good about him. It's just too bad his family didn't really know him.
Transcribed by Marsha Dolan from The Samuel Allen Wilcox Family Bulletin # 26 1970. The issue was dedicated to David Almearn Wilcox and his family.
Marvin Wilcox, 5th child of the D. A. Wilcox's, was born 28 July, 1892, at Lyman Ward, Sunnydell, Idaho. Marvin shared the experiences of the early Idaho Pioneer families here. Made the best of what was available to entertain themselves....
He married Eva Priest in 1917 and they had one daughter, Alta. Alta married Dura Weaver and they have a lovely family. He never knew about them or that he had a daughter.
When Uncle Tick died, Mr. Oldham, their teacher, talked at the services. He had their names mixed up, and so instead of saying Malcolm which was Uncle Tick's name, he kept saying Marvin which was Uncle Studges name. After the services Uncle Studge said, "I never thought I would go to my own funeral but I did, so now I'm ready. That's all been taken care of."
In the winter months all the men and boys who were out of school worked in the potato cellars sorting and packing spuds in the cars to be shipped away. Marvin helped here and liked to kid the men while working. They used to walk up to the cellar at the Byrne siding each morning and back home for dinner at noon and at night. It was while walking up the winding trail through the cedars and big rocks, that Marvin slipped on the frosty rocks and fell hitting his head on a huge rock on Dec. 2, 1929. He always went on ahead of the others because he had a lame leg and so he had to go a little slower. Dad and Louis would finish up the chores and then come along. He was still conscious when his father came along, and seeing what had happened, his father was anxious and wanted to carry him up to the higher road and get help to take him to a doctor. But Marvin said, "No, Dad, it's no use, this is it," He died a few minutes later in his father's arms. He was ready to go, and dad was always glad he got there in time to talk to Marvin and know his feelings before he went.
They had a real nice funeral and many friends and relatives were present. Many spoke of his good qualities, pleasant, kind, humorous and grateful for all anyone ever did for him. He had a lot of good about him. It's just too bad his family didn't really know him.
Transcribed by Marsha Dolan from The Samuel Allen Wilcox Family Bulletin # 26 1970. The issue was dedicated to David Almearn Wilcox and his family.
Excerpt from life sketch of Marvin Wilcox
Marvin Wilcox, 5th child of the D. A. Wilcox's, was born 28 July, 1892, at Lyman Ward, Sunnydell, Idaho. Marvin shared the experiences of the early Idaho Pioneer families here. Made the best of what was available to entertain themselves....
He married Eva Priest in 1917 and they had one daughter, Alta. Alta married Dura Weaver and they have a lovely family. He never knew about them or that he had a daughter.
When Uncle Tick died, Mr. Oldham, their teacher, talked at the services. He had their names mixed up, and so instead of saying Malcolm which was Uncle Tick's name, he kept saying Marvin which was Uncle Studges name. After the services Uncle Studge said, "I never thought I would go to my own funeral but I did, so now I'm ready. That's all been taken care of."
In the winter months all the men and boys who were out of school worked in the potato cellars sorting and packing spuds in the cars to be shipped away. Marvin helped here and liked to kid the men while working. They used to walk up to the cellar at the Byrne siding each morning and back home for dinner at noon and at night. It was while walking up the winding trail through the cedars and big rocks, that Marvin slipped on the frosty rocks and fell hitting his head on a huge rock on Dec. 2, 1929. He always went on ahead of the others because he had a lame leg and so he had to go a little slower. Dad and Louis would finish up the chores and then come along. He was still conscious when his father came along, and seeing what had happened, his father was anxious and wanted to carry him up to the higher road and get help to take him to a doctor. But Marvin said, "No, Dad, it's no use, this is it," He died a few minutes later in his father's arms. He was ready to go, and dad was always glad he got there in time to talk to Marvin and know his feelings before he went.
They had a real nice funeral and many friends and relatives were present. Many spoke of his good qualities, pleasant, kind, humorous and grateful for all anyone ever did for him. He had a lot of good about him. It's just too bad his family didn't really know him.
Transcribed by Marsha Dolan from The Samuel Allen Wilcox Family Bulletin # 26 1970. The issue was dedicated to David Almearn Wilcox and his family.
Marvin Wilcox, 5th child of the D. A. Wilcox's, was born 28 July, 1892, at Lyman Ward, Sunnydell, Idaho. Marvin shared the experiences of the early Idaho Pioneer families here. Made the best of what was available to entertain themselves....
He married Eva Priest in 1917 and they had one daughter, Alta. Alta married Dura Weaver and they have a lovely family. He never knew about them or that he had a daughter.
When Uncle Tick died, Mr. Oldham, their teacher, talked at the services. He had their names mixed up, and so instead of saying Malcolm which was Uncle Tick's name, he kept saying Marvin which was Uncle Studges name. After the services Uncle Studge said, "I never thought I would go to my own funeral but I did, so now I'm ready. That's all been taken care of."
In the winter months all the men and boys who were out of school worked in the potato cellars sorting and packing spuds in the cars to be shipped away. Marvin helped here and liked to kid the men while working. They used to walk up to the cellar at the Byrne siding each morning and back home for dinner at noon and at night. It was while walking up the winding trail through the cedars and big rocks, that Marvin slipped on the frosty rocks and fell hitting his head on a huge rock on Dec. 2, 1929. He always went on ahead of the others because he had a lame leg and so he had to go a little slower. Dad and Louis would finish up the chores and then come along. He was still conscious when his father came along, and seeing what had happened, his father was anxious and wanted to carry him up to the higher road and get help to take him to a doctor. But Marvin said, "No, Dad, it's no use, this is it," He died a few minutes later in his father's arms. He was ready to go, and dad was always glad he got there in time to talk to Marvin and know his feelings before he went.
They had a real nice funeral and many friends and relatives were present. Many spoke of his good qualities, pleasant, kind, humorous and grateful for all anyone ever did for him. He had a lot of good about him. It's just too bad his family didn't really know him.
Transcribed by Marsha Dolan from The Samuel Allen Wilcox Family Bulletin # 26 1970. The issue was dedicated to David Almearn Wilcox and his family.
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