Parowan Times
2/9/1927
DEATH CALLS PROMINENT MAN
Another of Parowan's prominent citizens crossed the great divide in the passing of Orson O. Orton on Monday morning of this week. A sufferer for more than five years from a type of asthma which eventually affected the valves of his heart, his condition became rather alarming six or seven weeks ago, and though there was some improvment following that, it was not for long, and early last week it became generally known that me might be called any moment. In fact it was generally reported on Wednesday last that the end had come, but that proved to be false, and he lingered until near seven o'clock on Monday morning.
His children, except the oldest son, Roland, who is in California and was unable to get here, were with him when the end came, and had been for several days, and though they ministered to his every want, they realized, as did he, that human skill and knowledge could do nothing to relieve him; and so he was resigned to what he knew was the inevitable.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the tabernacle, at which there was an unusually large number of friends and sympathizers present. Bishop H.L. Adams presided, and members of both ward choirs sang appropriate numbers under the direction of Wm. T. Morris.
The first number by the choir was "Though Deep'ning Trials Throng Your Way'; Walter C. Mitchell offered the invocation and the choir sang "I Know My Heavenly Father Knows". David Matheson was the first speaker, and he was followed by L.J. Adams who sang by special request "In The Valley Of Tears." Simon T. Topham of Paragonah then spoke; Silas Topham played a violin solo; George Rassmussen and Bishop H.L. Adams each spoke briefly; the choir sang "Lead me Gently Home" and thomas D. Adams offered the closing prayer.
The speakers all spoke of their acquaintance and intimate association with the deceased, and of his many good qualities and cheerful disposition and other worthy attributes. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tokens which, together with the large number present, were silent proof of the esteem in which he was held.
His three youngest sons, Winston, Glenn and Lollin, and three nephews, Messrs. Henry and Orton Nelson of Cedar City, and Merrill Mitchell were the pall bearers. The burial site was dedicated by Thomas H. Rowley.
The deceased was born at Williamsburg, New York, sixty-five years ago the 13th of last April, the son of Sidney and Salina B. Orton. He was reared in this community, and spent much of his early life on the range working with livestock for the old Co-op. He was married in July, 1889 to Mary L. Bayles Orton, and became the father of seven children, six of whom, with his wife, four sisters, and numberous more distant relatives survive him. He has always been active in the public way and he rendered much valuable service to his community in various civic and ecclesiastical positions. It was characteristic of him, too, that what ever he did, he did well.
His surviving children are Mr. Roland Orton of Los Angeles, Messrs. Winston, Glenn and Lollin and Miss Mary of this city, and Mrs. Leroy H. Cox of St. George.
With their numberous friends the times joins in extending to them and their mother depest sympathy and condolence in the loss of their dearest one.
2/9/1927
DEATH CALLS PROMINENT MAN
Another of Parowan's prominent citizens crossed the great divide in the passing of Orson O. Orton on Monday morning of this week. A sufferer for more than five years from a type of asthma which eventually affected the valves of his heart, his condition became rather alarming six or seven weeks ago, and though there was some improvment following that, it was not for long, and early last week it became generally known that me might be called any moment. In fact it was generally reported on Wednesday last that the end had come, but that proved to be false, and he lingered until near seven o'clock on Monday morning.
His children, except the oldest son, Roland, who is in California and was unable to get here, were with him when the end came, and had been for several days, and though they ministered to his every want, they realized, as did he, that human skill and knowledge could do nothing to relieve him; and so he was resigned to what he knew was the inevitable.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the tabernacle, at which there was an unusually large number of friends and sympathizers present. Bishop H.L. Adams presided, and members of both ward choirs sang appropriate numbers under the direction of Wm. T. Morris.
The first number by the choir was "Though Deep'ning Trials Throng Your Way'; Walter C. Mitchell offered the invocation and the choir sang "I Know My Heavenly Father Knows". David Matheson was the first speaker, and he was followed by L.J. Adams who sang by special request "In The Valley Of Tears." Simon T. Topham of Paragonah then spoke; Silas Topham played a violin solo; George Rassmussen and Bishop H.L. Adams each spoke briefly; the choir sang "Lead me Gently Home" and thomas D. Adams offered the closing prayer.
The speakers all spoke of their acquaintance and intimate association with the deceased, and of his many good qualities and cheerful disposition and other worthy attributes. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tokens which, together with the large number present, were silent proof of the esteem in which he was held.
His three youngest sons, Winston, Glenn and Lollin, and three nephews, Messrs. Henry and Orton Nelson of Cedar City, and Merrill Mitchell were the pall bearers. The burial site was dedicated by Thomas H. Rowley.
The deceased was born at Williamsburg, New York, sixty-five years ago the 13th of last April, the son of Sidney and Salina B. Orton. He was reared in this community, and spent much of his early life on the range working with livestock for the old Co-op. He was married in July, 1889 to Mary L. Bayles Orton, and became the father of seven children, six of whom, with his wife, four sisters, and numberous more distant relatives survive him. He has always been active in the public way and he rendered much valuable service to his community in various civic and ecclesiastical positions. It was characteristic of him, too, that what ever he did, he did well.
His surviving children are Mr. Roland Orton of Los Angeles, Messrs. Winston, Glenn and Lollin and Miss Mary of this city, and Mrs. Leroy H. Cox of St. George.
With their numberous friends the times joins in extending to them and their mother depest sympathy and condolence in the loss of their dearest one.
Parowan Times
2/9/1927
DEATH CALLS PROMINENT MAN
Another of Parowan's prominent citizens crossed the great divide in the passing of Orson O. Orton on Monday morning of this week. A sufferer for more than five years from a type of asthma which eventually affected the valves of his heart, his condition became rather alarming six or seven weeks ago, and though there was some improvment following that, it was not for long, and early last week it became generally known that me might be called any moment. In fact it was generally reported on Wednesday last that the end had come, but that proved to be false, and he lingered until near seven o'clock on Monday morning.
His children, except the oldest son, Roland, who is in California and was unable to get here, were with him when the end came, and had been for several days, and though they ministered to his every want, they realized, as did he, that human skill and knowledge could do nothing to relieve him; and so he was resigned to what he knew was the inevitable.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the tabernacle, at which there was an unusually large number of friends and sympathizers present. Bishop H.L. Adams presided, and members of both ward choirs sang appropriate numbers under the direction of Wm. T. Morris.
The first number by the choir was "Though Deep'ning Trials Throng Your Way'; Walter C. Mitchell offered the invocation and the choir sang "I Know My Heavenly Father Knows". David Matheson was the first speaker, and he was followed by L.J. Adams who sang by special request "In The Valley Of Tears." Simon T. Topham of Paragonah then spoke; Silas Topham played a violin solo; George Rassmussen and Bishop H.L. Adams each spoke briefly; the choir sang "Lead me Gently Home" and thomas D. Adams offered the closing prayer.
The speakers all spoke of their acquaintance and intimate association with the deceased, and of his many good qualities and cheerful disposition and other worthy attributes. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tokens which, together with the large number present, were silent proof of the esteem in which he was held.
His three youngest sons, Winston, Glenn and Lollin, and three nephews, Messrs. Henry and Orton Nelson of Cedar City, and Merrill Mitchell were the pall bearers. The burial site was dedicated by Thomas H. Rowley.
The deceased was born at Williamsburg, New York, sixty-five years ago the 13th of last April, the son of Sidney and Salina B. Orton. He was reared in this community, and spent much of his early life on the range working with livestock for the old Co-op. He was married in July, 1889 to Mary L. Bayles Orton, and became the father of seven children, six of whom, with his wife, four sisters, and numberous more distant relatives survive him. He has always been active in the public way and he rendered much valuable service to his community in various civic and ecclesiastical positions. It was characteristic of him, too, that what ever he did, he did well.
His surviving children are Mr. Roland Orton of Los Angeles, Messrs. Winston, Glenn and Lollin and Miss Mary of this city, and Mrs. Leroy H. Cox of St. George.
With their numberous friends the times joins in extending to them and their mother depest sympathy and condolence in the loss of their dearest one.
2/9/1927
DEATH CALLS PROMINENT MAN
Another of Parowan's prominent citizens crossed the great divide in the passing of Orson O. Orton on Monday morning of this week. A sufferer for more than five years from a type of asthma which eventually affected the valves of his heart, his condition became rather alarming six or seven weeks ago, and though there was some improvment following that, it was not for long, and early last week it became generally known that me might be called any moment. In fact it was generally reported on Wednesday last that the end had come, but that proved to be false, and he lingered until near seven o'clock on Monday morning.
His children, except the oldest son, Roland, who is in California and was unable to get here, were with him when the end came, and had been for several days, and though they ministered to his every want, they realized, as did he, that human skill and knowledge could do nothing to relieve him; and so he was resigned to what he knew was the inevitable.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the tabernacle, at which there was an unusually large number of friends and sympathizers present. Bishop H.L. Adams presided, and members of both ward choirs sang appropriate numbers under the direction of Wm. T. Morris.
The first number by the choir was "Though Deep'ning Trials Throng Your Way'; Walter C. Mitchell offered the invocation and the choir sang "I Know My Heavenly Father Knows". David Matheson was the first speaker, and he was followed by L.J. Adams who sang by special request "In The Valley Of Tears." Simon T. Topham of Paragonah then spoke; Silas Topham played a violin solo; George Rassmussen and Bishop H.L. Adams each spoke briefly; the choir sang "Lead me Gently Home" and thomas D. Adams offered the closing prayer.
The speakers all spoke of their acquaintance and intimate association with the deceased, and of his many good qualities and cheerful disposition and other worthy attributes. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tokens which, together with the large number present, were silent proof of the esteem in which he was held.
His three youngest sons, Winston, Glenn and Lollin, and three nephews, Messrs. Henry and Orton Nelson of Cedar City, and Merrill Mitchell were the pall bearers. The burial site was dedicated by Thomas H. Rowley.
The deceased was born at Williamsburg, New York, sixty-five years ago the 13th of last April, the son of Sidney and Salina B. Orton. He was reared in this community, and spent much of his early life on the range working with livestock for the old Co-op. He was married in July, 1889 to Mary L. Bayles Orton, and became the father of seven children, six of whom, with his wife, four sisters, and numberous more distant relatives survive him. He has always been active in the public way and he rendered much valuable service to his community in various civic and ecclesiastical positions. It was characteristic of him, too, that what ever he did, he did well.
His surviving children are Mr. Roland Orton of Los Angeles, Messrs. Winston, Glenn and Lollin and Miss Mary of this city, and Mrs. Leroy H. Cox of St. George.
With their numberous friends the times joins in extending to them and their mother depest sympathy and condolence in the loss of their dearest one.
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