OBITUARY
CHARITON LEADER
Chariton, Iowa,
January 1, 1952
JOHN BROWN GOLTRY
John Brown Goltry, son of John and Barbara McGill Goltry, was born on a farm northeast of Russell Dec. 8, 1868, and passed away after a lingering illness in the Osceola hospital Dec. 24, 1951, at the age of 83 years and 16 days.
He lived the greater part of his life on the farm and in Russell, with the exception of nine years on a ranch near Torrington, Wyo., and three years in Spokane, Wash.
He was one of 12 children and was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters: Mrs. Ollie West, Samuel Goltry, Mrs. Arvilla Simpson, Dr. Charles F. Goltry, Mrs. Winnie Copeland, Mrs. Alda Boyd and his twin sister, Mrs. Jennie Fluke.
He is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Clara Dahlman of Des Moines, Mrs. Myrtle Pepper of Corning, Joe Goltry of Portland, Ore., and Fred Goltry of Russell. There are also several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.
In passing he leaves the memory of a life beautifully lived, full of dignity and serenity. Never obtrusive, yet his influence was felt by all who knew him. Unassuming as he was, he probably never realized how wide was the circle of his friends. A friendly greeting here, and appreciative chuckle there, endeared him to everyone.
Thoughful and kind, he loved doing things for others in his quiet thoughtful way.
One who knew him best said "He has always seemed to me, the true gentleman," a fitting tribute to a kind and gentle friend, so patient and uncomplaining in all his severe illness.
"Were everyone for whom he did some loving service, to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers."
The above is a tribute from all of his nieces and nephews whom he loved as tenderly as though they were his own children.
Services were held in the Woodman Home for Funerals Thursday, Dec. 27, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. A. E. Beals. Interment was made in the Osceola cemetery.
OBITUARY
CHARITON LEADER
Chariton, Iowa,
January 1, 1952
JOHN BROWN GOLTRY
John Brown Goltry, son of John and Barbara McGill Goltry, was born on a farm northeast of Russell Dec. 8, 1868, and passed away after a lingering illness in the Osceola hospital Dec. 24, 1951, at the age of 83 years and 16 days.
He lived the greater part of his life on the farm and in Russell, with the exception of nine years on a ranch near Torrington, Wyo., and three years in Spokane, Wash.
He was one of 12 children and was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters: Mrs. Ollie West, Samuel Goltry, Mrs. Arvilla Simpson, Dr. Charles F. Goltry, Mrs. Winnie Copeland, Mrs. Alda Boyd and his twin sister, Mrs. Jennie Fluke.
He is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Clara Dahlman of Des Moines, Mrs. Myrtle Pepper of Corning, Joe Goltry of Portland, Ore., and Fred Goltry of Russell. There are also several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.
In passing he leaves the memory of a life beautifully lived, full of dignity and serenity. Never obtrusive, yet his influence was felt by all who knew him. Unassuming as he was, he probably never realized how wide was the circle of his friends. A friendly greeting here, and appreciative chuckle there, endeared him to everyone.
Thoughful and kind, he loved doing things for others in his quiet thoughtful way.
One who knew him best said "He has always seemed to me, the true gentleman," a fitting tribute to a kind and gentle friend, so patient and uncomplaining in all his severe illness.
"Were everyone for whom he did some loving service, to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers."
The above is a tribute from all of his nieces and nephews whom he loved as tenderly as though they were his own children.
Services were held in the Woodman Home for Funerals Thursday, Dec. 27, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. A. E. Beals. Interment was made in the Osceola cemetery.
Family Members
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Olive "Ollie" Goltry West
1857–1939
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Samuel Tobias Goltry
1859–1935
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Arvilla Goltry Simpson
1860–1935
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Dr Charles Fitzgerald Goltry
1863–1950
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Winifred Goltry Copeland
1865–1938
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Jennie Goltry Fluke
1868–1949
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Joseph Allen Goltry
1871–1954
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Clara Clementine Goltry Dahlman
1873–1957
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Fred Reisner Goltry
1875–1967
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Alda May Goltry Boyd
1877–1909
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Myrtle Dora Goltry Pepper
1881–1967
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