LAST RITES PAID FRED E. HAMPTON MANY AUTOS FILLED WITH MOURNERS FOLLOW REMAINS TO LAST RESTING PLACE.
Fred E. Hampton, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Hampton was born in Sheridan township, Clare county, May 3rd, 1902, and passed from this life November 28th, 1923, at the age of 21 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Fred spent the early part of his life on the farm in Sheridan and attended the Colonville school. He moved with his parents to this city in the fall of 1913 and entered the Clare Public schools. He continued his education until he completed the 11th grade in June 1919, and then went west accompanied by his brother, Frank, in search of a climate more suitable to his health, finally settling at Aurora, Colorado, near Denver. There he lived the greater part of the last four years, Entering the Aurora high school in the fall of 1920, he graduated with the class of 1921.
During his residence there Fred made a host of intimate friends who were grieved on November 25th on learning that his life was in danger and later the announcement of his death.
In July of this year his mother left for Colorado for the purpose of taking him into the mountains during the warm, weather where it would be cool, but unfortunately they arrived there with the beginning of the rainy season. Being discouraged and realizing that his life was in vain, Fred expressed his desire to return to Michigan and spend the remainder of his life with the family here.
Since arriving in Colorado four years ago, despite every effort that medical aid, climate and loving hands could do, the body gradually grew weaker under the slow destructive process of anemia, accompanied by tuberculosis, until the end came peacefully at seven o’clock Wednesday morning, November 28th, the entire family being at his bedside, Frank having arrived but six hours previous.
Fred was of a jolly, carefree nature and could look upon the darkest side of life with his ever present smile with apparently little concern. Whatever was done for him was appreciated more than he could tell and as ho expressed himself shortly before the end, “He had everything in the world to be thankful for.”
Besides a number of relatives and hosts of friends in Michigan and Colorado, he leaves to mourn his departure, a loving father and mother and live brothers, T.C., of Weideman; B. J., of Harrison; Frank, of Aurora, Col. and Jesse and Leo, of this city.
The funeral was conducted from the home Sunday, December 2nd, at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. H. B. Johnson- officiating and the remains laid to rest in Cherry Grove beside those of his sister, Mabel who preceded him in death three years ago.
Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Malay, of Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnston and R. K. Royal, of Shelby; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Martin, of Saginaw; Mrs. Susie Fick, of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Vernie Huff, of Grand Rapids; and Miss Mae Torrel, of Hastings.
(Clare Sentinel dated 7 December 1923) Thanks, Tom, for this obituary!
Fred E. Hampton, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Hampton was born in Sheridan township, Clare county, May 3rd, 1902, and passed from this life November 28th, 1923, at the age of 21 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Fred spent the early part of his life on the farm in Sheridan and attended the Colonville school. He moved with his parents to this city in the fall of 1913 and entered the Clare Public schools. He continued his education until he completed the 11th grade in June 1919, and then went west accompanied by his brother, Frank, in search of a climate more suitable to his health, finally settling at Aurora, Colorado, near Denver. There he lived the greater part of the last four years, Entering the Aurora high school in the fall of 1920, he graduated with the class of 1921.
During his residence there Fred made a host of intimate friends who were grieved on November 25th on learning that his life was in danger and later the announcement of his death.
In July of this year his mother left for Colorado for the purpose of taking him into the mountains during the warm, weather where it would be cool, but unfortunately they arrived there with the beginning of the rainy season. Being discouraged and realizing that his life was in vain, Fred expressed his desire to return to Michigan and spend the remainder of his life with the family here.
Since arriving in Colorado four years ago, despite every effort that medical aid, climate and loving hands could do, the body gradually grew weaker under the slow destructive process of anemia, accompanied by tuberculosis, until the end came peacefully at seven o’clock Wednesday morning, November 28th, the entire family being at his bedside, Frank having arrived but six hours previous.
Fred was of a jolly, carefree nature and could look upon the darkest side of life with his ever present smile with apparently little concern. Whatever was done for him was appreciated more than he could tell and as ho expressed himself shortly before the end, “He had everything in the world to be thankful for.”
Besides a number of relatives and hosts of friends in Michigan and Colorado, he leaves to mourn his departure, a loving father and mother and live brothers, T.C., of Weideman; B. J., of Harrison; Frank, of Aurora, Col. and Jesse and Leo, of this city.
The funeral was conducted from the home Sunday, December 2nd, at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. H. B. Johnson- officiating and the remains laid to rest in Cherry Grove beside those of his sister, Mabel who preceded him in death three years ago.
Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Malay, of Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnston and R. K. Royal, of Shelby; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Martin, of Saginaw; Mrs. Susie Fick, of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Vernie Huff, of Grand Rapids; and Miss Mae Torrel, of Hastings.
(Clare Sentinel dated 7 December 1923) Thanks, Tom, for this obituary!
LAST RITES PAID FRED E. HAMPTON MANY AUTOS FILLED WITH MOURNERS FOLLOW REMAINS TO LAST RESTING PLACE.
Fred E. Hampton, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Hampton was born in Sheridan township, Clare county, May 3rd, 1902, and passed from this life November 28th, 1923, at the age of 21 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Fred spent the early part of his life on the farm in Sheridan and attended the Colonville school. He moved with his parents to this city in the fall of 1913 and entered the Clare Public schools. He continued his education until he completed the 11th grade in June 1919, and then went west accompanied by his brother, Frank, in search of a climate more suitable to his health, finally settling at Aurora, Colorado, near Denver. There he lived the greater part of the last four years, Entering the Aurora high school in the fall of 1920, he graduated with the class of 1921.
During his residence there Fred made a host of intimate friends who were grieved on November 25th on learning that his life was in danger and later the announcement of his death.
In July of this year his mother left for Colorado for the purpose of taking him into the mountains during the warm, weather where it would be cool, but unfortunately they arrived there with the beginning of the rainy season. Being discouraged and realizing that his life was in vain, Fred expressed his desire to return to Michigan and spend the remainder of his life with the family here.
Since arriving in Colorado four years ago, despite every effort that medical aid, climate and loving hands could do, the body gradually grew weaker under the slow destructive process of anemia, accompanied by tuberculosis, until the end came peacefully at seven o’clock Wednesday morning, November 28th, the entire family being at his bedside, Frank having arrived but six hours previous.
Fred was of a jolly, carefree nature and could look upon the darkest side of life with his ever present smile with apparently little concern. Whatever was done for him was appreciated more than he could tell and as ho expressed himself shortly before the end, “He had everything in the world to be thankful for.”
Besides a number of relatives and hosts of friends in Michigan and Colorado, he leaves to mourn his departure, a loving father and mother and live brothers, T.C., of Weideman; B. J., of Harrison; Frank, of Aurora, Col. and Jesse and Leo, of this city.
The funeral was conducted from the home Sunday, December 2nd, at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. H. B. Johnson- officiating and the remains laid to rest in Cherry Grove beside those of his sister, Mabel who preceded him in death three years ago.
Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Malay, of Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnston and R. K. Royal, of Shelby; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Martin, of Saginaw; Mrs. Susie Fick, of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Vernie Huff, of Grand Rapids; and Miss Mae Torrel, of Hastings.
(Clare Sentinel dated 7 December 1923) Thanks, Tom, for this obituary!
Fred E. Hampton, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Hampton was born in Sheridan township, Clare county, May 3rd, 1902, and passed from this life November 28th, 1923, at the age of 21 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Fred spent the early part of his life on the farm in Sheridan and attended the Colonville school. He moved with his parents to this city in the fall of 1913 and entered the Clare Public schools. He continued his education until he completed the 11th grade in June 1919, and then went west accompanied by his brother, Frank, in search of a climate more suitable to his health, finally settling at Aurora, Colorado, near Denver. There he lived the greater part of the last four years, Entering the Aurora high school in the fall of 1920, he graduated with the class of 1921.
During his residence there Fred made a host of intimate friends who were grieved on November 25th on learning that his life was in danger and later the announcement of his death.
In July of this year his mother left for Colorado for the purpose of taking him into the mountains during the warm, weather where it would be cool, but unfortunately they arrived there with the beginning of the rainy season. Being discouraged and realizing that his life was in vain, Fred expressed his desire to return to Michigan and spend the remainder of his life with the family here.
Since arriving in Colorado four years ago, despite every effort that medical aid, climate and loving hands could do, the body gradually grew weaker under the slow destructive process of anemia, accompanied by tuberculosis, until the end came peacefully at seven o’clock Wednesday morning, November 28th, the entire family being at his bedside, Frank having arrived but six hours previous.
Fred was of a jolly, carefree nature and could look upon the darkest side of life with his ever present smile with apparently little concern. Whatever was done for him was appreciated more than he could tell and as ho expressed himself shortly before the end, “He had everything in the world to be thankful for.”
Besides a number of relatives and hosts of friends in Michigan and Colorado, he leaves to mourn his departure, a loving father and mother and live brothers, T.C., of Weideman; B. J., of Harrison; Frank, of Aurora, Col. and Jesse and Leo, of this city.
The funeral was conducted from the home Sunday, December 2nd, at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. H. B. Johnson- officiating and the remains laid to rest in Cherry Grove beside those of his sister, Mabel who preceded him in death three years ago.
Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Malay, of Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnston and R. K. Royal, of Shelby; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Martin, of Saginaw; Mrs. Susie Fick, of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Vernie Huff, of Grand Rapids; and Miss Mae Torrel, of Hastings.
(Clare Sentinel dated 7 December 1923) Thanks, Tom, for this obituary!
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