Born in Red Prairie, Polk county, Oregon
Obits below provided by Contributor: Sheri West (46611462) :
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, May 25, 1950
POWER LINES KILL SHERIDAN WORKER
Alex Syron, 65, of route 1, box 84, Sheridan, was electrocuted Wednesday afternoon when he contacted two electric wires on a private road about a mile from Wallace Bridge on highway 18, according to state police.
Syron was an employee of Willamina Logging company. The mishap occurred about 3:30 in the afternoon. Syron and a crew were engaged in hauling a donkey engine on a truck and trailer.
In some manner Syron contacted two low hanging power lines as the load was moving underneath and was killed instantly. The accident occurred in Polk county. The coroner from that county and local state police investigated the accidental death.
The body was taken to Sheridan Funeral home, police said. He is survived by a wife and children.
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, June 1, 1950
RITES CONDUCTED FOR ALEX SYRON
BALLSTON, June 1 – Alex Syron was born in Red Prairie November 12, 1885 the son of Mr and Mrs. Montgomery Syron. He was married December 28, 1928 to Maude Hyder. To this union five children were born, one daughter preceded him in death.
The Syron family moved to Ballston shortly after their marriage and have since made their home here. Mr. Syron met his accidental death May 24 when he came in contact with live wires while in the employ of the Willamina Logging company.
He is survived by the widow, Maude, one son David Syron, daughters, Mrs. Mary Seavy of Coos Bay, Lorraine and Violet at home. Two step daughters, Mrs. Charles Parker of Buell and Mrs. John Barker., Sheridan and several grandchildren. Also, three brothers, John Syron, Tom Syron, Salem and Pete Syron, Sweet Home.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Reverend Wolff of the Salt Creek Baptist church, in the I.O.O.F. hall in Ballston. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with graveside services by the I.O.O.F. lodge.
Obits below provided by Contributor: Sheri West (46611462) :
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, May 25, 1950
POWER LINES KILL SHERIDAN WORKER
Alex Syron, 65, of route 1, box 84, Sheridan, was electrocuted Wednesday afternoon when he contacted two electric wires on a private road about a mile from Wallace Bridge on highway 18, according to state police.
Syron was an employee of Willamina Logging company. The mishap occurred about 3:30 in the afternoon. Syron and a crew were engaged in hauling a donkey engine on a truck and trailer.
In some manner Syron contacted two low hanging power lines as the load was moving underneath and was killed instantly. The accident occurred in Polk county. The coroner from that county and local state police investigated the accidental death.
The body was taken to Sheridan Funeral home, police said. He is survived by a wife and children.
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, June 1, 1950
RITES CONDUCTED FOR ALEX SYRON
BALLSTON, June 1 – Alex Syron was born in Red Prairie November 12, 1885 the son of Mr and Mrs. Montgomery Syron. He was married December 28, 1928 to Maude Hyder. To this union five children were born, one daughter preceded him in death.
The Syron family moved to Ballston shortly after their marriage and have since made their home here. Mr. Syron met his accidental death May 24 when he came in contact with live wires while in the employ of the Willamina Logging company.
He is survived by the widow, Maude, one son David Syron, daughters, Mrs. Mary Seavy of Coos Bay, Lorraine and Violet at home. Two step daughters, Mrs. Charles Parker of Buell and Mrs. John Barker., Sheridan and several grandchildren. Also, three brothers, John Syron, Tom Syron, Salem and Pete Syron, Sweet Home.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Reverend Wolff of the Salt Creek Baptist church, in the I.O.O.F. hall in Ballston. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with graveside services by the I.O.O.F. lodge.
Born in Red Prairie, Polk county, Oregon
Obits below provided by Contributor: Sheri West (46611462) :
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, May 25, 1950
POWER LINES KILL SHERIDAN WORKER
Alex Syron, 65, of route 1, box 84, Sheridan, was electrocuted Wednesday afternoon when he contacted two electric wires on a private road about a mile from Wallace Bridge on highway 18, according to state police.
Syron was an employee of Willamina Logging company. The mishap occurred about 3:30 in the afternoon. Syron and a crew were engaged in hauling a donkey engine on a truck and trailer.
In some manner Syron contacted two low hanging power lines as the load was moving underneath and was killed instantly. The accident occurred in Polk county. The coroner from that county and local state police investigated the accidental death.
The body was taken to Sheridan Funeral home, police said. He is survived by a wife and children.
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, June 1, 1950
RITES CONDUCTED FOR ALEX SYRON
BALLSTON, June 1 – Alex Syron was born in Red Prairie November 12, 1885 the son of Mr and Mrs. Montgomery Syron. He was married December 28, 1928 to Maude Hyder. To this union five children were born, one daughter preceded him in death.
The Syron family moved to Ballston shortly after their marriage and have since made their home here. Mr. Syron met his accidental death May 24 when he came in contact with live wires while in the employ of the Willamina Logging company.
He is survived by the widow, Maude, one son David Syron, daughters, Mrs. Mary Seavy of Coos Bay, Lorraine and Violet at home. Two step daughters, Mrs. Charles Parker of Buell and Mrs. John Barker., Sheridan and several grandchildren. Also, three brothers, John Syron, Tom Syron, Salem and Pete Syron, Sweet Home.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Reverend Wolff of the Salt Creek Baptist church, in the I.O.O.F. hall in Ballston. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with graveside services by the I.O.O.F. lodge.
Obits below provided by Contributor: Sheri West (46611462) :
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, May 25, 1950
POWER LINES KILL SHERIDAN WORKER
Alex Syron, 65, of route 1, box 84, Sheridan, was electrocuted Wednesday afternoon when he contacted two electric wires on a private road about a mile from Wallace Bridge on highway 18, according to state police.
Syron was an employee of Willamina Logging company. The mishap occurred about 3:30 in the afternoon. Syron and a crew were engaged in hauling a donkey engine on a truck and trailer.
In some manner Syron contacted two low hanging power lines as the load was moving underneath and was killed instantly. The accident occurred in Polk county. The coroner from that county and local state police investigated the accidental death.
The body was taken to Sheridan Funeral home, police said. He is survived by a wife and children.
The Telephone Register, McMinnville, Ore., Thursday, June 1, 1950
RITES CONDUCTED FOR ALEX SYRON
BALLSTON, June 1 – Alex Syron was born in Red Prairie November 12, 1885 the son of Mr and Mrs. Montgomery Syron. He was married December 28, 1928 to Maude Hyder. To this union five children were born, one daughter preceded him in death.
The Syron family moved to Ballston shortly after their marriage and have since made their home here. Mr. Syron met his accidental death May 24 when he came in contact with live wires while in the employ of the Willamina Logging company.
He is survived by the widow, Maude, one son David Syron, daughters, Mrs. Mary Seavy of Coos Bay, Lorraine and Violet at home. Two step daughters, Mrs. Charles Parker of Buell and Mrs. John Barker., Sheridan and several grandchildren. Also, three brothers, John Syron, Tom Syron, Salem and Pete Syron, Sweet Home.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Reverend Wolff of the Salt Creek Baptist church, in the I.O.O.F. hall in Ballston. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with graveside services by the I.O.O.F. lodge.
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