This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: farwellwalter Surnames: Anderson, Bergston, Chambers, Edlund, Hume, Tweedy, Vanatta Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.fremont/7561/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE TABOR BEACON. June 1, 1922. "August Anderson".-- Funeral for August Anderson were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Reverend Gonzales at the Congregational church was in charge. Music was furnished by a male quarter: Messrs. Curtis William, C. L. Hall, F. M. Kline and H. W. Parkison. The esteem in which Mr. Anderson was held by his friends and their sympathy for the family was expressed in the very many beautiful flowers. Miss Jessie Rice, Miss Alice Anderson, Miss Edna Goy and Mrs. Nelson Delavan assisted with these. Messrs. W. W. Glynn, Frank Green, R. J. Mawhor, Jones Anderson, Will Tompkins and Will Goy acted as pall bearers. Interment was in the Tabor cemetery. Among the relatives and friends from out of town present at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson of Polk, Neberaska Mr. and Mrs. Axtell Anderson of Imogene Carroll Anderson of Council Bluffs Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson of Council Bluffs Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Anderson of Council Bluffs Peter Anderson of Schuyler, Nebraska Mr. and Mrs. Will Anderson of Archer, Nebraska Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bergston of Norman, Nebraska Mrs. Lizzie Chambers and son Paul of Shenandoah. Eric Edlund of Malvern Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Hume of Knox Geraldine Tweedy of Council Bluffs Mr. and Mrs. Jay Vanatta and daughter Ruth of Randolph August Anderson was born near Orebro, Sweden April 1st, 1848 and departed this life Wednewsday evening, May 24, 1922 being 74 years 1 months and 24 days of age. He leaves to mourn, his faithful and loving wife and companion for over 50 years, and four children, August H. of Petaluma, CA, Elmer J. of Council Bluffs, Axtel A. of near Imogene, and Delia, wife of J. C.Vanatta near Randolph. One daughter, Agnes, died when about 2 years of age. In the spring of 1881 he came to the United States, leaving his family behind until he could establish a new home for them, and located in Tabor, followed by his family 6 months later and in this vicnity they have resided ever since. Five years ago he retired from the active duties of the farm and moved to town. He was generous and unselfish to a fault, thinking only of the welfare of others. When he came to America _____?______he stared on his busines career, but was dependent entirely upon his own efforts and resources. He has made the most of his opportunities and worked his way steadily upwards, overcoming all the obstacles and difficulties in his path by a determined will. His unfailing industry has been a potent factor in his prosperity and it is certinly a basis for success. In the country of adoption, Mr. Anderson enjoys the respect and confidence of all with whom he was associated, and his worth as a man and citizen is widely acknowledged. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.