Malvern Leader, January 29, 1953
Services Held Thursday for L. L. Greenwalt
Prominent Hastings Citizen Died in Omaha Monday
Death took one of Mills county's long-time residents Monday when L. L. Greenwalt of Hastings died in an Omaha rest home. Mr. Greenwalt had lived most of his life in the Hastings community.
Memorial services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hastings Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. C. H. Roos, with Mansfield's Funeral Home in charge.
Born June 27, 1864 in a log house in Fremont county, he came to the Hastings community two years later with his parents, Samuel and Amanda Shutterly Greenwalt. He attended the Hastings schools and began the Job of making a living by serving as a clerk in the E. P. Bosbyshells store, one of Hastings' earlier, business houses.
In 1886 he was married to Lula Mae Wood of Oakland. They established their home on a farm near Hastings and continued to live there until 1907 when they moved to Indianola so that their children could attend Simpson college. While- there he sold nursery stock for an Indianola nursery.
The Greenwalts were the parents of two sons, Gilbert C. and Arthur L., and a daughter, Mrs. Corna Gaylord. They derived much satisfaction as they saw their children attain success in life, A. L. who became manager for Dunn & Bradstreet in Portland, Ore., and Col. G. C. of Des Molnes who in addition to his military honors, also served a term as secretary of state for Iowa.
After they returned to Hastings, Mr. Greenwnlt was appointed postmaster in 1914 and continued to hold that office until he retired In 1934. Until Illness forced him to curtail htis active life two yours ago, Mr. Greenwalt made a hobby of his garden, raising much fruit as well as vegetables. Mrs. Greenwnlt died in 1947 and since that time his granddaughter, Dorothy Gaylord, kept house for him In Hastings until a few months ago when he was taken to a rest home In Omaha.
During his residence in Hastings he took an active part in community life. He served as town clerk in 1884 and later served seven years on the school board. He was a member of the Methodist church and served us it's treasurer for many years. At the time Mr. and Mrs. Greenwalt observed their 50th wedding anniversary, a new chancel and aftar were dedicated in the Methodist church, the gift of the Greenwalt children in honor of their parents.
A constant student of life about him, Mr. Greenwalt wrote a book about his memories of early days, telling how life in ordinary homes differed from things today. He published this in 1944, selling many copies over a wide area.
Mr. Greenwall is survived by his sons, his daughter, Mrs Cora Gaylord of Omaha, 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, as well as an exceptionally wide
circle of friends.
Serving as pallbearers at the services were Vic Cormwell, Charles Hall, Charles Carson, Will Courtier, Fred Lookabill and Wm. Pickering. Ushers were Steve Haines, and Roy Quimby. Mrs. Quimby and Mrs. Courtier cared for the flowers.
Music was furnished by Clarence Buris accompanied by Mrs. Mark Bowen. Burial was in the Malvern Cemetery.
Services Held Thursday for L. L. Greenwalt
Prominent Hastings Citizen Died in Omaha Monday
Death took one of Mills county's long-time residents Monday when L. L. Greenwalt of Hastings died in an Omaha rest home. Mr. Greenwalt had lived most of his life in the Hastings community.
Memorial services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hastings Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. C. H. Roos, with Mansfield's Funeral Home in charge.
Born June 27, 1864 in a log house in Fremont county, he came to the Hastings community two years later with his parents, Samuel and Amanda Shutterly Greenwalt. He attended the Hastings schools and began the Job of making a living by serving as a clerk in the E. P. Bosbyshells store, one of Hastings' earlier, business houses.
In 1886 he was married to Lula Mae Wood of Oakland. They established their home on a farm near Hastings and continued to live there until 1907 when they moved to Indianola so that their children could attend Simpson college. While- there he sold nursery stock for an Indianola nursery.
The Greenwalts were the parents of two sons, Gilbert C. and Arthur L., and a daughter, Mrs. Corna Gaylord. They derived much satisfaction as they saw their children attain success in life, A. L. who became manager for Dunn & Bradstreet in Portland, Ore., and Col. G. C. of Des Molnes who in addition to his military honors, also served a term as secretary of state for Iowa.
After they returned to Hastings, Mr. Greenwnlt was appointed postmaster in 1914 and continued to hold that office until he retired In 1934. Until Illness forced him to curtail htis active life two yours ago, Mr. Greenwalt made a hobby of his garden, raising much fruit as well as vegetables. Mrs. Greenwnlt died in 1947 and since that time his granddaughter, Dorothy Gaylord, kept house for him In Hastings until a few months ago when he was taken to a rest home In Omaha.
During his residence in Hastings he took an active part in community life. He served as town clerk in 1884 and later served seven years on the school board. He was a member of the Methodist church and served us it's treasurer for many years. At the time Mr. and Mrs. Greenwalt observed their 50th wedding anniversary, a new chancel and aftar were dedicated in the Methodist church, the gift of the Greenwalt children in honor of their parents.
A constant student of life about him, Mr. Greenwalt wrote a book about his memories of early days, telling how life in ordinary homes differed from things today. He published this in 1944, selling many copies over a wide area.
Mr. Greenwall is survived by his sons, his daughter, Mrs Cora Gaylord of Omaha, 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, as well as an exceptionally wide
circle of friends.
Serving as pallbearers at the services were Vic Cormwell, Charles Hall, Charles Carson, Will Courtier, Fred Lookabill and Wm. Pickering. Ushers were Steve Haines, and Roy Quimby. Mrs. Quimby and Mrs. Courtier cared for the flowers.
Music was furnished by Clarence Buris accompanied by Mrs. Mark Bowen. Burial was in the Malvern Cemetery.
Malvern Leader, January 29, 1953
Services Held Thursday for L. L. Greenwalt
Prominent Hastings Citizen Died in Omaha Monday
Death took one of Mills county's long-time residents Monday when L. L. Greenwalt of Hastings died in an Omaha rest home. Mr. Greenwalt had lived most of his life in the Hastings community.
Memorial services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hastings Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. C. H. Roos, with Mansfield's Funeral Home in charge.
Born June 27, 1864 in a log house in Fremont county, he came to the Hastings community two years later with his parents, Samuel and Amanda Shutterly Greenwalt. He attended the Hastings schools and began the Job of making a living by serving as a clerk in the E. P. Bosbyshells store, one of Hastings' earlier, business houses.
In 1886 he was married to Lula Mae Wood of Oakland. They established their home on a farm near Hastings and continued to live there until 1907 when they moved to Indianola so that their children could attend Simpson college. While- there he sold nursery stock for an Indianola nursery.
The Greenwalts were the parents of two sons, Gilbert C. and Arthur L., and a daughter, Mrs. Corna Gaylord. They derived much satisfaction as they saw their children attain success in life, A. L. who became manager for Dunn & Bradstreet in Portland, Ore., and Col. G. C. of Des Molnes who in addition to his military honors, also served a term as secretary of state for Iowa.
After they returned to Hastings, Mr. Greenwnlt was appointed postmaster in 1914 and continued to hold that office until he retired In 1934. Until Illness forced him to curtail htis active life two yours ago, Mr. Greenwalt made a hobby of his garden, raising much fruit as well as vegetables. Mrs. Greenwnlt died in 1947 and since that time his granddaughter, Dorothy Gaylord, kept house for him In Hastings until a few months ago when he was taken to a rest home In Omaha.
During his residence in Hastings he took an active part in community life. He served as town clerk in 1884 and later served seven years on the school board. He was a member of the Methodist church and served us it's treasurer for many years. At the time Mr. and Mrs. Greenwalt observed their 50th wedding anniversary, a new chancel and aftar were dedicated in the Methodist church, the gift of the Greenwalt children in honor of their parents.
A constant student of life about him, Mr. Greenwalt wrote a book about his memories of early days, telling how life in ordinary homes differed from things today. He published this in 1944, selling many copies over a wide area.
Mr. Greenwall is survived by his sons, his daughter, Mrs Cora Gaylord of Omaha, 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, as well as an exceptionally wide
circle of friends.
Serving as pallbearers at the services were Vic Cormwell, Charles Hall, Charles Carson, Will Courtier, Fred Lookabill and Wm. Pickering. Ushers were Steve Haines, and Roy Quimby. Mrs. Quimby and Mrs. Courtier cared for the flowers.
Music was furnished by Clarence Buris accompanied by Mrs. Mark Bowen. Burial was in the Malvern Cemetery.
Services Held Thursday for L. L. Greenwalt
Prominent Hastings Citizen Died in Omaha Monday
Death took one of Mills county's long-time residents Monday when L. L. Greenwalt of Hastings died in an Omaha rest home. Mr. Greenwalt had lived most of his life in the Hastings community.
Memorial services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hastings Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. C. H. Roos, with Mansfield's Funeral Home in charge.
Born June 27, 1864 in a log house in Fremont county, he came to the Hastings community two years later with his parents, Samuel and Amanda Shutterly Greenwalt. He attended the Hastings schools and began the Job of making a living by serving as a clerk in the E. P. Bosbyshells store, one of Hastings' earlier, business houses.
In 1886 he was married to Lula Mae Wood of Oakland. They established their home on a farm near Hastings and continued to live there until 1907 when they moved to Indianola so that their children could attend Simpson college. While- there he sold nursery stock for an Indianola nursery.
The Greenwalts were the parents of two sons, Gilbert C. and Arthur L., and a daughter, Mrs. Corna Gaylord. They derived much satisfaction as they saw their children attain success in life, A. L. who became manager for Dunn & Bradstreet in Portland, Ore., and Col. G. C. of Des Molnes who in addition to his military honors, also served a term as secretary of state for Iowa.
After they returned to Hastings, Mr. Greenwnlt was appointed postmaster in 1914 and continued to hold that office until he retired In 1934. Until Illness forced him to curtail htis active life two yours ago, Mr. Greenwalt made a hobby of his garden, raising much fruit as well as vegetables. Mrs. Greenwnlt died in 1947 and since that time his granddaughter, Dorothy Gaylord, kept house for him In Hastings until a few months ago when he was taken to a rest home In Omaha.
During his residence in Hastings he took an active part in community life. He served as town clerk in 1884 and later served seven years on the school board. He was a member of the Methodist church and served us it's treasurer for many years. At the time Mr. and Mrs. Greenwalt observed their 50th wedding anniversary, a new chancel and aftar were dedicated in the Methodist church, the gift of the Greenwalt children in honor of their parents.
A constant student of life about him, Mr. Greenwalt wrote a book about his memories of early days, telling how life in ordinary homes differed from things today. He published this in 1944, selling many copies over a wide area.
Mr. Greenwall is survived by his sons, his daughter, Mrs Cora Gaylord of Omaha, 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, as well as an exceptionally wide
circle of friends.
Serving as pallbearers at the services were Vic Cormwell, Charles Hall, Charles Carson, Will Courtier, Fred Lookabill and Wm. Pickering. Ushers were Steve Haines, and Roy Quimby. Mrs. Quimby and Mrs. Courtier cared for the flowers.
Music was furnished by Clarence Buris accompanied by Mrs. Mark Bowen. Burial was in the Malvern Cemetery.
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