Final Rites Held For Henry Knight Former Resident
Final rites for Henry Knight, former resident of Gustine where he made his home for more that 20 years prior to moving to Modesto about four years ago, were conducted by Romero Lodge I. O. O. F. of this city at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Newman Monday afternoon. The beautiful and impressive Odd Fellows ritualistic burial service was recited by Thos. Stamper and Fulton Bambauer, members of Romero Lodge. Interment was at Newman I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Mr. Knight passed away at his home on the Tully Road near Modesto last Friday morning, following a long illness which had kept him bedfast for the past year or more. Surviving are his wife, Anna, and twos sons, Cecil Knight of Modesto and Wendell Knight of Riverbank. Mr. Knight was a native of Sonoma county, California, age 70 years at the time of death. He came to the San Joaquin Valley when but a small child and to Gustine in 1908, being one of the earliest pioneer residents of this city. While residing here, he took an active interest in all civic affairs, and those who knew him well recall his gentle character, his honest and sincerity in whatever he undertook. He was affiliated with A. D. Davenport and E. Kingsley in the discovery and development of the now well-known Bald Eagle Magnesite mine located about 15 miles west of Gustine in the Quinto creek canyon, and it was through the sale of this property to California Chemical company that he was permitted to enjoy a few brief years of rest as old age came on. Four years ago he moved with his family to Modesto, and it was there that death came, Many folks throughout this district will regret the passing of one of the city's beloved old-time residents. May he rest in peace. The Gustine Standard, December 3, 1936 Contributed by: Alma Stone
Final rites for Henry Knight, former resident of Gustine where he made his home for more that 20 years prior to moving to Modesto about four years ago, were conducted by Romero Lodge I. O. O. F. of this city at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Newman Monday afternoon. The beautiful and impressive Odd Fellows ritualistic burial service was recited by Thos. Stamper and Fulton Bambauer, members of Romero Lodge. Interment was at Newman I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Mr. Knight passed away at his home on the Tully Road near Modesto last Friday morning, following a long illness which had kept him bedfast for the past year or more. Surviving are his wife, Anna, and twos sons, Cecil Knight of Modesto and Wendell Knight of Riverbank. Mr. Knight was a native of Sonoma county, California, age 70 years at the time of death. He came to the San Joaquin Valley when but a small child and to Gustine in 1908, being one of the earliest pioneer residents of this city. While residing here, he took an active interest in all civic affairs, and those who knew him well recall his gentle character, his honest and sincerity in whatever he undertook. He was affiliated with A. D. Davenport and E. Kingsley in the discovery and development of the now well-known Bald Eagle Magnesite mine located about 15 miles west of Gustine in the Quinto creek canyon, and it was through the sale of this property to California Chemical company that he was permitted to enjoy a few brief years of rest as old age came on. Four years ago he moved with his family to Modesto, and it was there that death came, Many folks throughout this district will regret the passing of one of the city's beloved old-time residents. May he rest in peace. The Gustine Standard, December 3, 1936 Contributed by: Alma Stone
Final Rites Held For Henry Knight Former Resident
Final rites for Henry Knight, former resident of Gustine where he made his home for more that 20 years prior to moving to Modesto about four years ago, were conducted by Romero Lodge I. O. O. F. of this city at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Newman Monday afternoon. The beautiful and impressive Odd Fellows ritualistic burial service was recited by Thos. Stamper and Fulton Bambauer, members of Romero Lodge. Interment was at Newman I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Mr. Knight passed away at his home on the Tully Road near Modesto last Friday morning, following a long illness which had kept him bedfast for the past year or more. Surviving are his wife, Anna, and twos sons, Cecil Knight of Modesto and Wendell Knight of Riverbank. Mr. Knight was a native of Sonoma county, California, age 70 years at the time of death. He came to the San Joaquin Valley when but a small child and to Gustine in 1908, being one of the earliest pioneer residents of this city. While residing here, he took an active interest in all civic affairs, and those who knew him well recall his gentle character, his honest and sincerity in whatever he undertook. He was affiliated with A. D. Davenport and E. Kingsley in the discovery and development of the now well-known Bald Eagle Magnesite mine located about 15 miles west of Gustine in the Quinto creek canyon, and it was through the sale of this property to California Chemical company that he was permitted to enjoy a few brief years of rest as old age came on. Four years ago he moved with his family to Modesto, and it was there that death came, Many folks throughout this district will regret the passing of one of the city's beloved old-time residents. May he rest in peace. The Gustine Standard, December 3, 1936 Contributed by: Alma Stone
Final rites for Henry Knight, former resident of Gustine where he made his home for more that 20 years prior to moving to Modesto about four years ago, were conducted by Romero Lodge I. O. O. F. of this city at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Newman Monday afternoon. The beautiful and impressive Odd Fellows ritualistic burial service was recited by Thos. Stamper and Fulton Bambauer, members of Romero Lodge. Interment was at Newman I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Mr. Knight passed away at his home on the Tully Road near Modesto last Friday morning, following a long illness which had kept him bedfast for the past year or more. Surviving are his wife, Anna, and twos sons, Cecil Knight of Modesto and Wendell Knight of Riverbank. Mr. Knight was a native of Sonoma county, California, age 70 years at the time of death. He came to the San Joaquin Valley when but a small child and to Gustine in 1908, being one of the earliest pioneer residents of this city. While residing here, he took an active interest in all civic affairs, and those who knew him well recall his gentle character, his honest and sincerity in whatever he undertook. He was affiliated with A. D. Davenport and E. Kingsley in the discovery and development of the now well-known Bald Eagle Magnesite mine located about 15 miles west of Gustine in the Quinto creek canyon, and it was through the sale of this property to California Chemical company that he was permitted to enjoy a few brief years of rest as old age came on. Four years ago he moved with his family to Modesto, and it was there that death came, Many folks throughout this district will regret the passing of one of the city's beloved old-time residents. May he rest in peace. The Gustine Standard, December 3, 1936 Contributed by: Alma Stone
Family Members
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
