The Haxtun Harvest, Haxtun, Colorado, December 4, 1940
THOMAS LANE, PIONEER, DIED EARLY FRIDAY
Death Followed Operation Two Days Previous; Funeral Held Sunday
Thomas M. Lane, well known resident of Haxtun and a Phillips County pioneer, passed away Friday morning at a hospital in Sterling. Mr. Lane had been ill a short time before his death, and had undergone an operation Wednesday evening. He was apparently recovering, and his death came as a shock to relatives and friends.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R.W. Drummond officiating. Music was furnished by a men's quartet, with Mrs. Ralph Scott as accompanist. Mr. Lane was laid to rest in the Holyoke cemetery.
Thomas Morrison Lane was born at Anton, Indiana, October 8, 1862. At the time of his death his age was 78 years, one month and 21 days. He was the son of William H. and Casandra (Albert) Lane, and a member of a family of five children. A sister, Mrs. Alice Barber of Salem, Oregon, survives.
On January 17, 1892 Mr. Lane was united in marriage with Miss Lena E. Donnelly at Holyoke. To them were born three children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Philip Knutsen of Exira, Iowa, William H. Lane of Denver and Lloyd C. Lane of the United States Navy. In addition to the widow and children, there are five grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.
For 14 years following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Lane lived on a homestead southwest of Holyoke. From 1906 to 1924 they lived on what was known as the Lane ranch, near the homestead. In 1924 they moved to Haxtun, and have since made their home here.
The obituary stated that when Mr. Lane was about 15 years of age he was baptized by the Rev. J.S. Freeland and became a member of the Methodist church in Moulton, Iowa. After moving to Holyoke he and a companion united with the Presbyterian church in Holyoke. On June 23, 1929 he was received into the Methodist church at Haxtun by the Rev. Hugh Neville. He was at one time a member of the Modern Woodman fraternity.
"No man is perfect in this life but there are men who are walking toward perfection." Such a man was Mr. Lane. His neighbors loved him because of his neighborliness. He always had a sunny smile. He loved his church and he loved his home. To him life was a walk, and he and his beloved companion walked together almost 59 years.
Religion to him was not a spasmodic affair, to be put off and on at leisure. It was something to be worked out. To him life was a peaceful thing and had a goal to be reached. He loved the best things. His last Sunday he was in church twice, and remarked to his pastor, "Well, I've heard three good sermons today." He always listened to the radio pulpit of the Federated church, and loved to listen to Dr. Sockman. He truly walked in companionship with his Lord. Friday morning, like Enoch of old, he walked just one step too far for earth's relationship and he was not here, for God took him through the Valley of the Shadow to be with Him.
THOMAS LANE, PIONEER, DIED EARLY FRIDAY
Death Followed Operation Two Days Previous; Funeral Held Sunday
Thomas M. Lane, well known resident of Haxtun and a Phillips County pioneer, passed away Friday morning at a hospital in Sterling. Mr. Lane had been ill a short time before his death, and had undergone an operation Wednesday evening. He was apparently recovering, and his death came as a shock to relatives and friends.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R.W. Drummond officiating. Music was furnished by a men's quartet, with Mrs. Ralph Scott as accompanist. Mr. Lane was laid to rest in the Holyoke cemetery.
Thomas Morrison Lane was born at Anton, Indiana, October 8, 1862. At the time of his death his age was 78 years, one month and 21 days. He was the son of William H. and Casandra (Albert) Lane, and a member of a family of five children. A sister, Mrs. Alice Barber of Salem, Oregon, survives.
On January 17, 1892 Mr. Lane was united in marriage with Miss Lena E. Donnelly at Holyoke. To them were born three children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Philip Knutsen of Exira, Iowa, William H. Lane of Denver and Lloyd C. Lane of the United States Navy. In addition to the widow and children, there are five grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.
For 14 years following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Lane lived on a homestead southwest of Holyoke. From 1906 to 1924 they lived on what was known as the Lane ranch, near the homestead. In 1924 they moved to Haxtun, and have since made their home here.
The obituary stated that when Mr. Lane was about 15 years of age he was baptized by the Rev. J.S. Freeland and became a member of the Methodist church in Moulton, Iowa. After moving to Holyoke he and a companion united with the Presbyterian church in Holyoke. On June 23, 1929 he was received into the Methodist church at Haxtun by the Rev. Hugh Neville. He was at one time a member of the Modern Woodman fraternity.
"No man is perfect in this life but there are men who are walking toward perfection." Such a man was Mr. Lane. His neighbors loved him because of his neighborliness. He always had a sunny smile. He loved his church and he loved his home. To him life was a walk, and he and his beloved companion walked together almost 59 years.
Religion to him was not a spasmodic affair, to be put off and on at leisure. It was something to be worked out. To him life was a peaceful thing and had a goal to be reached. He loved the best things. His last Sunday he was in church twice, and remarked to his pastor, "Well, I've heard three good sermons today." He always listened to the radio pulpit of the Federated church, and loved to listen to Dr. Sockman. He truly walked in companionship with his Lord. Friday morning, like Enoch of old, he walked just one step too far for earth's relationship and he was not here, for God took him through the Valley of the Shadow to be with Him.
The Haxtun Harvest, Haxtun, Colorado, December 4, 1940
THOMAS LANE, PIONEER, DIED EARLY FRIDAY
Death Followed Operation Two Days Previous; Funeral Held Sunday
Thomas M. Lane, well known resident of Haxtun and a Phillips County pioneer, passed away Friday morning at a hospital in Sterling. Mr. Lane had been ill a short time before his death, and had undergone an operation Wednesday evening. He was apparently recovering, and his death came as a shock to relatives and friends.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R.W. Drummond officiating. Music was furnished by a men's quartet, with Mrs. Ralph Scott as accompanist. Mr. Lane was laid to rest in the Holyoke cemetery.
Thomas Morrison Lane was born at Anton, Indiana, October 8, 1862. At the time of his death his age was 78 years, one month and 21 days. He was the son of William H. and Casandra (Albert) Lane, and a member of a family of five children. A sister, Mrs. Alice Barber of Salem, Oregon, survives.
On January 17, 1892 Mr. Lane was united in marriage with Miss Lena E. Donnelly at Holyoke. To them were born three children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Philip Knutsen of Exira, Iowa, William H. Lane of Denver and Lloyd C. Lane of the United States Navy. In addition to the widow and children, there are five grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.
For 14 years following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Lane lived on a homestead southwest of Holyoke. From 1906 to 1924 they lived on what was known as the Lane ranch, near the homestead. In 1924 they moved to Haxtun, and have since made their home here.
The obituary stated that when Mr. Lane was about 15 years of age he was baptized by the Rev. J.S. Freeland and became a member of the Methodist church in Moulton, Iowa. After moving to Holyoke he and a companion united with the Presbyterian church in Holyoke. On June 23, 1929 he was received into the Methodist church at Haxtun by the Rev. Hugh Neville. He was at one time a member of the Modern Woodman fraternity.
"No man is perfect in this life but there are men who are walking toward perfection." Such a man was Mr. Lane. His neighbors loved him because of his neighborliness. He always had a sunny smile. He loved his church and he loved his home. To him life was a walk, and he and his beloved companion walked together almost 59 years.
Religion to him was not a spasmodic affair, to be put off and on at leisure. It was something to be worked out. To him life was a peaceful thing and had a goal to be reached. He loved the best things. His last Sunday he was in church twice, and remarked to his pastor, "Well, I've heard three good sermons today." He always listened to the radio pulpit of the Federated church, and loved to listen to Dr. Sockman. He truly walked in companionship with his Lord. Friday morning, like Enoch of old, he walked just one step too far for earth's relationship and he was not here, for God took him through the Valley of the Shadow to be with Him.
THOMAS LANE, PIONEER, DIED EARLY FRIDAY
Death Followed Operation Two Days Previous; Funeral Held Sunday
Thomas M. Lane, well known resident of Haxtun and a Phillips County pioneer, passed away Friday morning at a hospital in Sterling. Mr. Lane had been ill a short time before his death, and had undergone an operation Wednesday evening. He was apparently recovering, and his death came as a shock to relatives and friends.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R.W. Drummond officiating. Music was furnished by a men's quartet, with Mrs. Ralph Scott as accompanist. Mr. Lane was laid to rest in the Holyoke cemetery.
Thomas Morrison Lane was born at Anton, Indiana, October 8, 1862. At the time of his death his age was 78 years, one month and 21 days. He was the son of William H. and Casandra (Albert) Lane, and a member of a family of five children. A sister, Mrs. Alice Barber of Salem, Oregon, survives.
On January 17, 1892 Mr. Lane was united in marriage with Miss Lena E. Donnelly at Holyoke. To them were born three children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Philip Knutsen of Exira, Iowa, William H. Lane of Denver and Lloyd C. Lane of the United States Navy. In addition to the widow and children, there are five grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.
For 14 years following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Lane lived on a homestead southwest of Holyoke. From 1906 to 1924 they lived on what was known as the Lane ranch, near the homestead. In 1924 they moved to Haxtun, and have since made their home here.
The obituary stated that when Mr. Lane was about 15 years of age he was baptized by the Rev. J.S. Freeland and became a member of the Methodist church in Moulton, Iowa. After moving to Holyoke he and a companion united with the Presbyterian church in Holyoke. On June 23, 1929 he was received into the Methodist church at Haxtun by the Rev. Hugh Neville. He was at one time a member of the Modern Woodman fraternity.
"No man is perfect in this life but there are men who are walking toward perfection." Such a man was Mr. Lane. His neighbors loved him because of his neighborliness. He always had a sunny smile. He loved his church and he loved his home. To him life was a walk, and he and his beloved companion walked together almost 59 years.
Religion to him was not a spasmodic affair, to be put off and on at leisure. It was something to be worked out. To him life was a peaceful thing and had a goal to be reached. He loved the best things. His last Sunday he was in church twice, and remarked to his pastor, "Well, I've heard three good sermons today." He always listened to the radio pulpit of the Federated church, and loved to listen to Dr. Sockman. He truly walked in companionship with his Lord. Friday morning, like Enoch of old, he walked just one step too far for earth's relationship and he was not here, for God took him through the Valley of the Shadow to be with Him.
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