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"A.G. Buwalda Is Called By Death ~ Employee of Feeder Works for 23 Years and Eight Years At Woodrow ~ Terminating an illness of more than two years, during which time he had three paralytic strokes and a heart attack toward the last, Abe G. Buwalda passed away last Thursday evening at 7:20 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and Lincoln streets at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mr. Buwalda's last days on earth were spent where he had lived 50 years and only three doors south of the house in which he was born, the house now being occupied by the Arthur Verrips family. Over a period of 31 years, finally have to give up employment on account of his impaired physical strength. Mr. Buwalda was a factory employee. For 23 years he was with the Garden City Feeder Works and eight years worked for the Woodrow Washing Machine company, both of this city. He was a very efficient, conscientious and diligent workman and highly regarded by his employers and his associates at the work bench. Mr. Buwalda was born in Pella on April 24, 1877. He was twice married, first to Blanche Sumpter in August 1902. He met her at Oskaloosa, where he resided for two years. She died on February 8, 1908, leaving a daughter Inez, who is now the wife of Hubert Koder. They live at Monroe. Mr. Buwalda's second marriage was to Nellie Wynia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Wynia of Pella on Feb. 23, 1916. Mr. Buwalda was the last of his family to go. He leaves his wife and daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful companion and a devoted father. Two years of Mr. Buwalda's life were spent in Colorado, where he went for the benefit of his first wife's health. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock and the Second Reformed church at 1:30 o'clock, with interment in Oakwood. Mr. Buwalda was a good man and was held in high esteem by his numerous friends and acquaintances. In his last illness his mind dwelt much on the future life. He told his loved ones to not mourn over his departure, that he was ready to go, and he wanted all to look at the bright side of life. According to members of the family, Mr. Buwalda's philosophy was that "we can make a heaven or hell out of life by the way we live," and he urged all to make the best of life's opportunities."
(source: "Pella Chronicle", Pella, IA, 16 Jan 1936 issue, p. 1c8)
(sources: death day source is cemetery record)
"A.G. Buwalda Is Called By Death ~ Employee of Feeder Works for 23 Years and Eight Years At Woodrow ~ Terminating an illness of more than two years, during which time he had three paralytic strokes and a heart attack toward the last, Abe G. Buwalda passed away last Thursday evening at 7:20 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and Lincoln streets at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mr. Buwalda's last days on earth were spent where he had lived 50 years and only three doors south of the house in which he was born, the house now being occupied by the Arthur Verrips family. Over a period of 31 years, finally have to give up employment on account of his impaired physical strength. Mr. Buwalda was a factory employee. For 23 years he was with the Garden City Feeder Works and eight years worked for the Woodrow Washing Machine company, both of this city. He was a very efficient, conscientious and diligent workman and highly regarded by his employers and his associates at the work bench. Mr. Buwalda was born in Pella on April 24, 1877. He was twice married, first to Blanche Sumpter in August 1902. He met her at Oskaloosa, where he resided for two years. She died on February 8, 1908, leaving a daughter Inez, who is now the wife of Hubert Koder. They live at Monroe. Mr. Buwalda's second marriage was to Nellie Wynia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Wynia of Pella on Feb. 23, 1916. Mr. Buwalda was the last of his family to go. He leaves his wife and daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful companion and a devoted father. Two years of Mr. Buwalda's life were spent in Colorado, where he went for the benefit of his first wife's health. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock and the Second Reformed church at 1:30 o'clock, with interment in Oakwood. Mr. Buwalda was a good man and was held in high esteem by his numerous friends and acquaintances. In his last illness his mind dwelt much on the future life. He told his loved ones to not mourn over his departure, that he was ready to go, and he wanted all to look at the bright side of life. According to members of the family, Mr. Buwalda's philosophy was that "we can make a heaven or hell out of life by the way we live," and he urged all to make the best of life's opportunities."
(source: "Pella Chronicle", Pella, IA, 16 Jan 1936 issue, p. 1c8)
(sources: death day source is cemetery record)
~~~~~ provided by Al Hibbard ~~~~~
"A.G. Buwalda Is Called By Death ~ Employee of Feeder Works for 23 Years and Eight Years At Woodrow ~ Terminating an illness of more than two years, during which time he had three paralytic strokes and a heart attack toward the last, Abe G. Buwalda passed away last Thursday evening at 7:20 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and Lincoln streets at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mr. Buwalda's last days on earth were spent where he had lived 50 years and only three doors south of the house in which he was born, the house now being occupied by the Arthur Verrips family. Over a period of 31 years, finally have to give up employment on account of his impaired physical strength. Mr. Buwalda was a factory employee. For 23 years he was with the Garden City Feeder Works and eight years worked for the Woodrow Washing Machine company, both of this city. He was a very efficient, conscientious and diligent workman and highly regarded by his employers and his associates at the work bench. Mr. Buwalda was born in Pella on April 24, 1877. He was twice married, first to Blanche Sumpter in August 1902. He met her at Oskaloosa, where he resided for two years. She died on February 8, 1908, leaving a daughter Inez, who is now the wife of Hubert Koder. They live at Monroe. Mr. Buwalda's second marriage was to Nellie Wynia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Wynia of Pella on Feb. 23, 1916. Mr. Buwalda was the last of his family to go. He leaves his wife and daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful companion and a devoted father. Two years of Mr. Buwalda's life were spent in Colorado, where he went for the benefit of his first wife's health. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock and the Second Reformed church at 1:30 o'clock, with interment in Oakwood. Mr. Buwalda was a good man and was held in high esteem by his numerous friends and acquaintances. In his last illness his mind dwelt much on the future life. He told his loved ones to not mourn over his departure, that he was ready to go, and he wanted all to look at the bright side of life. According to members of the family, Mr. Buwalda's philosophy was that "we can make a heaven or hell out of life by the way we live," and he urged all to make the best of life's opportunities."
(source: "Pella Chronicle", Pella, IA, 16 Jan 1936 issue, p. 1c8)
(sources: death day source is cemetery record)
"A.G. Buwalda Is Called By Death ~ Employee of Feeder Works for 23 Years and Eight Years At Woodrow ~ Terminating an illness of more than two years, during which time he had three paralytic strokes and a heart attack toward the last, Abe G. Buwalda passed away last Thursday evening at 7:20 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and Lincoln streets at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mr. Buwalda's last days on earth were spent where he had lived 50 years and only three doors south of the house in which he was born, the house now being occupied by the Arthur Verrips family. Over a period of 31 years, finally have to give up employment on account of his impaired physical strength. Mr. Buwalda was a factory employee. For 23 years he was with the Garden City Feeder Works and eight years worked for the Woodrow Washing Machine company, both of this city. He was a very efficient, conscientious and diligent workman and highly regarded by his employers and his associates at the work bench. Mr. Buwalda was born in Pella on April 24, 1877. He was twice married, first to Blanche Sumpter in August 1902. He met her at Oskaloosa, where he resided for two years. She died on February 8, 1908, leaving a daughter Inez, who is now the wife of Hubert Koder. They live at Monroe. Mr. Buwalda's second marriage was to Nellie Wynia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Wynia of Pella on Feb. 23, 1916. Mr. Buwalda was the last of his family to go. He leaves his wife and daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful companion and a devoted father. Two years of Mr. Buwalda's life were spent in Colorado, where he went for the benefit of his first wife's health. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock and the Second Reformed church at 1:30 o'clock, with interment in Oakwood. Mr. Buwalda was a good man and was held in high esteem by his numerous friends and acquaintances. In his last illness his mind dwelt much on the future life. He told his loved ones to not mourn over his departure, that he was ready to go, and he wanted all to look at the bright side of life. According to members of the family, Mr. Buwalda's philosophy was that "we can make a heaven or hell out of life by the way we live," and he urged all to make the best of life's opportunities."
(source: "Pella Chronicle", Pella, IA, 16 Jan 1936 issue, p. 1c8)
(sources: death day source is cemetery record)
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