Roy Steinaker, World War Veteran Dies Sunday After Illness of Many Years
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Frank Royal Steinaker 36, a veteran of the World War, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank George Steinaker in Ashley. Funeral services were held under the direction of Rev. George Guild at the Congregational Communinty House Tuesday morning. Details of funeral and sketch of deceased will be given in next weeks issue.
Fred Gurber of Pagoda Colorado brother of Mrs. Frank G. Steinaker, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steinaker of Manilla and William W. Smith of Lewis Allen a nephew of Mrs. Steinaker and who had lived with the Steinakers for the past ten years were present at the services.
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Funeral Services Held For Disabled Veteran of World War, at Vernal
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Frank Royal Steinaker passed away at the home of his parents in Ashley Ward Sunday September 13th following an inward hemorrhage.
He was born on the old homestead in Steinaker Draw December 29, 1893 the son of Laura Gerber and Frank George Steinaker.
He was among the first students to attend the Willcox Elementary and High School after it was first established.
Royal was among the leaders of his school mates in studies and in athletic sports. He was a member of Kingsburys Congregational church at Vernal. He had many friends in whom he trusted and loved and everyone who knew Royal loved him for his fairness and honesty.
He loved the great out of doors the trees, flowers, the mountains, and birds.
Royal and his father were sincere pals and partners in the sheep business until he was called to the colors to do his bit for the great cause of liberty.
Royal was mentally alert and physically well and soon after given the rank of corporal at Camp Kearny California he met with an accident causing a mental disability and was hoonorably discharged from the army.
His parents kept him home which was his wish sharing his sorrows and suffering being his comfort until his death.
After a prayer meeting for the immedate family at the family residence in Ashley ward under the auspices of Reverend Guild the funeral services were held at the Congregational church.
Reverand George Guild conducted the services and gave the opening prayer. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. John Jorgensen, Mrs. L. C. Thorne, Ercel Johnson and O. N. Olson, Mrs. Hattie Coltharp was accompanist. Three numbers were sung by the quartet: 'Hark, Hark My Soul', 'Sweet Hour of Prayer' and 'Abide with Me'. Mrs. Jorgensen sung a solo. The speakers were William H. Siddoway, Edward Kidd, and Rev. Guild. They told of his sacrifice in offering his life in defense of his country and of his service as a solider in the army during the late war.
Interment was at the Rock Point cemetery where the grave was dedicated by Rev. Guild. Taps were sounded over the grave and a military salute fired by his comrades of the American Legion of Witbeck Post No. 11. The pallbearers were: Leon P. Christensen, Al Sevinsky, Gordon DeMoisy, Vern McCarrell, and George Goodrich, the color bearers were: John Stagg and Cecil Putnam Ruppe, the firing squad consisted of : J. O. Stewart, O. N. Olsen, Ivan Atwood, and Jack Milburn, the taps were sounded by : Kenneth Richardson. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and were in charge of the ladies of the American Legion Auxillary.
Deceased is survived by his parents and three sisters: Ruth, Merle, and LaMar of Salt Lake City.
-From the Vernal Express, September 1931-
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Frank Royal Steinaker 36, a veteran of the World War, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank George Steinaker in Ashley. Funeral services were held under the direction of Rev. George Guild at the Congregational Communinty House Tuesday morning. Details of funeral and sketch of deceased will be given in next weeks issue.
Fred Gurber of Pagoda Colorado brother of Mrs. Frank G. Steinaker, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steinaker of Manilla and William W. Smith of Lewis Allen a nephew of Mrs. Steinaker and who had lived with the Steinakers for the past ten years were present at the services.
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Funeral Services Held For Disabled Veteran of World War, at Vernal
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Frank Royal Steinaker passed away at the home of his parents in Ashley Ward Sunday September 13th following an inward hemorrhage.
He was born on the old homestead in Steinaker Draw December 29, 1893 the son of Laura Gerber and Frank George Steinaker.
He was among the first students to attend the Willcox Elementary and High School after it was first established.
Royal was among the leaders of his school mates in studies and in athletic sports. He was a member of Kingsburys Congregational church at Vernal. He had many friends in whom he trusted and loved and everyone who knew Royal loved him for his fairness and honesty.
He loved the great out of doors the trees, flowers, the mountains, and birds.
Royal and his father were sincere pals and partners in the sheep business until he was called to the colors to do his bit for the great cause of liberty.
Royal was mentally alert and physically well and soon after given the rank of corporal at Camp Kearny California he met with an accident causing a mental disability and was hoonorably discharged from the army.
His parents kept him home which was his wish sharing his sorrows and suffering being his comfort until his death.
After a prayer meeting for the immedate family at the family residence in Ashley ward under the auspices of Reverend Guild the funeral services were held at the Congregational church.
Reverand George Guild conducted the services and gave the opening prayer. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. John Jorgensen, Mrs. L. C. Thorne, Ercel Johnson and O. N. Olson, Mrs. Hattie Coltharp was accompanist. Three numbers were sung by the quartet: 'Hark, Hark My Soul', 'Sweet Hour of Prayer' and 'Abide with Me'. Mrs. Jorgensen sung a solo. The speakers were William H. Siddoway, Edward Kidd, and Rev. Guild. They told of his sacrifice in offering his life in defense of his country and of his service as a solider in the army during the late war.
Interment was at the Rock Point cemetery where the grave was dedicated by Rev. Guild. Taps were sounded over the grave and a military salute fired by his comrades of the American Legion of Witbeck Post No. 11. The pallbearers were: Leon P. Christensen, Al Sevinsky, Gordon DeMoisy, Vern McCarrell, and George Goodrich, the color bearers were: John Stagg and Cecil Putnam Ruppe, the firing squad consisted of : J. O. Stewart, O. N. Olsen, Ivan Atwood, and Jack Milburn, the taps were sounded by : Kenneth Richardson. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and were in charge of the ladies of the American Legion Auxillary.
Deceased is survived by his parents and three sisters: Ruth, Merle, and LaMar of Salt Lake City.
-From the Vernal Express, September 1931-
Roy Steinaker, World War Veteran Dies Sunday After Illness of Many Years
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Frank Royal Steinaker 36, a veteran of the World War, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank George Steinaker in Ashley. Funeral services were held under the direction of Rev. George Guild at the Congregational Communinty House Tuesday morning. Details of funeral and sketch of deceased will be given in next weeks issue.
Fred Gurber of Pagoda Colorado brother of Mrs. Frank G. Steinaker, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steinaker of Manilla and William W. Smith of Lewis Allen a nephew of Mrs. Steinaker and who had lived with the Steinakers for the past ten years were present at the services.
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Funeral Services Held For Disabled Veteran of World War, at Vernal
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Frank Royal Steinaker passed away at the home of his parents in Ashley Ward Sunday September 13th following an inward hemorrhage.
He was born on the old homestead in Steinaker Draw December 29, 1893 the son of Laura Gerber and Frank George Steinaker.
He was among the first students to attend the Willcox Elementary and High School after it was first established.
Royal was among the leaders of his school mates in studies and in athletic sports. He was a member of Kingsburys Congregational church at Vernal. He had many friends in whom he trusted and loved and everyone who knew Royal loved him for his fairness and honesty.
He loved the great out of doors the trees, flowers, the mountains, and birds.
Royal and his father were sincere pals and partners in the sheep business until he was called to the colors to do his bit for the great cause of liberty.
Royal was mentally alert and physically well and soon after given the rank of corporal at Camp Kearny California he met with an accident causing a mental disability and was hoonorably discharged from the army.
His parents kept him home which was his wish sharing his sorrows and suffering being his comfort until his death.
After a prayer meeting for the immedate family at the family residence in Ashley ward under the auspices of Reverend Guild the funeral services were held at the Congregational church.
Reverand George Guild conducted the services and gave the opening prayer. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. John Jorgensen, Mrs. L. C. Thorne, Ercel Johnson and O. N. Olson, Mrs. Hattie Coltharp was accompanist. Three numbers were sung by the quartet: 'Hark, Hark My Soul', 'Sweet Hour of Prayer' and 'Abide with Me'. Mrs. Jorgensen sung a solo. The speakers were William H. Siddoway, Edward Kidd, and Rev. Guild. They told of his sacrifice in offering his life in defense of his country and of his service as a solider in the army during the late war.
Interment was at the Rock Point cemetery where the grave was dedicated by Rev. Guild. Taps were sounded over the grave and a military salute fired by his comrades of the American Legion of Witbeck Post No. 11. The pallbearers were: Leon P. Christensen, Al Sevinsky, Gordon DeMoisy, Vern McCarrell, and George Goodrich, the color bearers were: John Stagg and Cecil Putnam Ruppe, the firing squad consisted of : J. O. Stewart, O. N. Olsen, Ivan Atwood, and Jack Milburn, the taps were sounded by : Kenneth Richardson. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and were in charge of the ladies of the American Legion Auxillary.
Deceased is survived by his parents and three sisters: Ruth, Merle, and LaMar of Salt Lake City.
-From the Vernal Express, September 1931-
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Frank Royal Steinaker 36, a veteran of the World War, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank George Steinaker in Ashley. Funeral services were held under the direction of Rev. George Guild at the Congregational Communinty House Tuesday morning. Details of funeral and sketch of deceased will be given in next weeks issue.
Fred Gurber of Pagoda Colorado brother of Mrs. Frank G. Steinaker, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steinaker of Manilla and William W. Smith of Lewis Allen a nephew of Mrs. Steinaker and who had lived with the Steinakers for the past ten years were present at the services.
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Funeral Services Held For Disabled Veteran of World War, at Vernal
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Frank Royal Steinaker passed away at the home of his parents in Ashley Ward Sunday September 13th following an inward hemorrhage.
He was born on the old homestead in Steinaker Draw December 29, 1893 the son of Laura Gerber and Frank George Steinaker.
He was among the first students to attend the Willcox Elementary and High School after it was first established.
Royal was among the leaders of his school mates in studies and in athletic sports. He was a member of Kingsburys Congregational church at Vernal. He had many friends in whom he trusted and loved and everyone who knew Royal loved him for his fairness and honesty.
He loved the great out of doors the trees, flowers, the mountains, and birds.
Royal and his father were sincere pals and partners in the sheep business until he was called to the colors to do his bit for the great cause of liberty.
Royal was mentally alert and physically well and soon after given the rank of corporal at Camp Kearny California he met with an accident causing a mental disability and was hoonorably discharged from the army.
His parents kept him home which was his wish sharing his sorrows and suffering being his comfort until his death.
After a prayer meeting for the immedate family at the family residence in Ashley ward under the auspices of Reverend Guild the funeral services were held at the Congregational church.
Reverand George Guild conducted the services and gave the opening prayer. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. John Jorgensen, Mrs. L. C. Thorne, Ercel Johnson and O. N. Olson, Mrs. Hattie Coltharp was accompanist. Three numbers were sung by the quartet: 'Hark, Hark My Soul', 'Sweet Hour of Prayer' and 'Abide with Me'. Mrs. Jorgensen sung a solo. The speakers were William H. Siddoway, Edward Kidd, and Rev. Guild. They told of his sacrifice in offering his life in defense of his country and of his service as a solider in the army during the late war.
Interment was at the Rock Point cemetery where the grave was dedicated by Rev. Guild. Taps were sounded over the grave and a military salute fired by his comrades of the American Legion of Witbeck Post No. 11. The pallbearers were: Leon P. Christensen, Al Sevinsky, Gordon DeMoisy, Vern McCarrell, and George Goodrich, the color bearers were: John Stagg and Cecil Putnam Ruppe, the firing squad consisted of : J. O. Stewart, O. N. Olsen, Ivan Atwood, and Jack Milburn, the taps were sounded by : Kenneth Richardson. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and were in charge of the ladies of the American Legion Auxillary.
Deceased is survived by his parents and three sisters: Ruth, Merle, and LaMar of Salt Lake City.
-From the Vernal Express, September 1931-
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