Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1911 HARRY PHILLIP BELL, son of HARRY and ADDIE BELL, was born at Lamoni, Iowa, June 5th, 1902, and departed this life at his home, 314 West Valley Avenue, Shenandoah, about 7:00 o'clock in the afternoon of Saturday, December 2, 1911, at the age of 9 years, 5 months and 27 days. He was the youngest of two sons; JOHN DAVID, his elder brother, surviving him. There survives him, therefore, a sorrowing father and mother, brother, a number of relatives and a large number of devoted playmates and friends. HARRY belonged to the fourth A grade in our local public school. He was also a member of the Champion Workers boys class, of the Christian Sunday school, and will be sincerely missed as a devoted student and Sunday school scholar. HARRY was an affectionate boy, passionately fond of his parents, relatives and playmates. He was forgiving by nature and never held a spite against anyone. He was ambitious and active, enjoyed out doors life and the many beauties of nature. He was trustworthy. He was a worker, always desirous of doing something or making something. Many little mementos are left behind in the home as a result of his active mind and adept hands. He was of a jolly and hopeful disposition. Just before he passed away he assured his mother he would be all right. A brief funeral service was conducted by Rev. F.D. Ferall at the home on West Valley Avenue, Tuesday afternoon, December 5th, at 2:30 o'clock. The interment took place in Rose Hill Cemetery. -------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 15, 2009 [email protected]