FRANK PURVIS LAID TO REST LAST TUESDAY
Frank Purvis long-time resident of this community, died last Saturday at the Yuma hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Pneumonia was listed as the cause of death. Mr. Purvis was well known in Yuma having been local agent for the Burlington Railroad for thirty years. Service was held at the Methodist Church in Yuma, Tuesday, July 21, at 9:00 a. m., and burial was made at the Fairmount cemetery in Denver. Following is the life sketch read at the service:
Frank Purvis was born at Sullivan, Illinois, on June 29, 1879 and departed this life on July 18, 1959. He was born with a twin sister and they were the youngest of six children, three boys and three girls. When he was two years old, his father died, and in 1885, four years later, his mother moved the family to McCook, Nebraska. He graduated from high school in McCook in 1898. After teaching school for one term he entered railroad work for the Burlington Railroad, remaining in this work until he retired in 1951. He held agencies in several localities and moved from Franklin, Nebraska to Yuma in 1921. When he retired he had served 51 years as agent and operator for the Burlington Railroad.
In 1903 he married Miss Mabel Bishop of McCook, Nebraska, who died in 1934. A daughter, Mrs. A. W. Ewy, now lives in Denver. In 1937 he married Miss Edna O'Neall of Yuma. Frank Purvis joined the Baptist Church in McCook, Nebraska, when he was a young man. He was a member of the Yuma Lodge No. 149 A. F. & A. M., and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. HE is survived by wife, Edna, his daughter, Marguerite Jean Ewy, his sister, Clara Purvis of Oklahoma City, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
It can be said of him by friends and relatives alike that he had a long and happy life. His constant thoughtfulness and consideration for others left an unusual regard in their hearts. His unselfishness will be remembered with love and appreciation for many years to come.
Rev. Jon R. Nieves officiated at the service. Mrs. Alberta Sprague and Leander Imhof sang "In The Garden" and "I Shall Dwell Forever There," accompanied at the organ by Darlene Perlenfein. Pall bearers were C. F. Harper, John Swetnam, Roy Gaunt, George Blach, Webb D. Martin and Paul Snedeker. Honorary pall bearers were Verl Carpenter, Roy Palmer, George Hall, Benjamin Bushner, Carl J. Hoch, and Otis Adlesperger. The Ritchey Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
FRANK PURVIS LAID TO REST LAST TUESDAY
Frank Purvis long-time resident of this community, died last Saturday at the Yuma hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Pneumonia was listed as the cause of death. Mr. Purvis was well known in Yuma having been local agent for the Burlington Railroad for thirty years. Service was held at the Methodist Church in Yuma, Tuesday, July 21, at 9:00 a. m., and burial was made at the Fairmount cemetery in Denver. Following is the life sketch read at the service:
Frank Purvis was born at Sullivan, Illinois, on June 29, 1879 and departed this life on July 18, 1959. He was born with a twin sister and they were the youngest of six children, three boys and three girls. When he was two years old, his father died, and in 1885, four years later, his mother moved the family to McCook, Nebraska. He graduated from high school in McCook in 1898. After teaching school for one term he entered railroad work for the Burlington Railroad, remaining in this work until he retired in 1951. He held agencies in several localities and moved from Franklin, Nebraska to Yuma in 1921. When he retired he had served 51 years as agent and operator for the Burlington Railroad.
In 1903 he married Miss Mabel Bishop of McCook, Nebraska, who died in 1934. A daughter, Mrs. A. W. Ewy, now lives in Denver. In 1937 he married Miss Edna O'Neall of Yuma. Frank Purvis joined the Baptist Church in McCook, Nebraska, when he was a young man. He was a member of the Yuma Lodge No. 149 A. F. & A. M., and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. HE is survived by wife, Edna, his daughter, Marguerite Jean Ewy, his sister, Clara Purvis of Oklahoma City, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
It can be said of him by friends and relatives alike that he had a long and happy life. His constant thoughtfulness and consideration for others left an unusual regard in their hearts. His unselfishness will be remembered with love and appreciation for many years to come.
Rev. Jon R. Nieves officiated at the service. Mrs. Alberta Sprague and Leander Imhof sang "In The Garden" and "I Shall Dwell Forever There," accompanied at the organ by Darlene Perlenfein. Pall bearers were C. F. Harper, John Swetnam, Roy Gaunt, George Blach, Webb D. Martin and Paul Snedeker. Honorary pall bearers were Verl Carpenter, Roy Palmer, George Hall, Benjamin Bushner, Carl J. Hoch, and Otis Adlesperger. The Ritchey Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Family Members
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Jasper Newton Purvis
1869–1939
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William Joseph Purvis
1871–1944
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Lucy Love Purvis Franklin
1873–1944
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Clara Belle Purvis
1874–1969
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Florence A. Purvis Price
1879–1932
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Ephraim Darling Purvis
1831–1915
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Margaret M Purvis
1835–1851
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Elizabeth O. Purvis Powell
1837–1915
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Camilla Purvis Martin
1839–1897
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Sarah Jane Purvis Wilcox
1840–1891
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John Wesley Purvis
1842–1902
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Elvira Purvis Martin
1845–1895
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Charlotte Purvis Merritt
1845–1885
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Louisa Angeline Purvis
1848–1868
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Mary Catherine Purvis Kuhlman
1850–1921
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Enoch B. Purvis
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