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Clesson Gerald Beckwith

Birth	:	11 Dec 1905 Mount Etna, Adams County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Apr 1935 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8997002, -83.4321976
Description	:	Clesson Beckwith A common sorrow touched the hearts of the people of Adams county Thursday, when it was learned that Clesson Beckwith, a young man of whom the county had been justly proud, had passed away at Des Moines following an operation for appendicitis. The body was brought to Mt. Etna and funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Sunday at 2 p. m, conducted by Chaplain, Major Purdy, interment was made in the Mt. Etna cemetery with full military honors. Clesson Beckwith, son of Cecil and Louisa Beckwith, was born in Mt. Etna, Iowa, December 11, 1905, and passed away from... Read More	Clesson Beckwith A common sorrow touched the hearts of the people of Adams county Thursday, when it was learned that Clesson Beckwith, a young man of whom the county had been justly proud, had passed away at Des Moines following an operation for appendicitis. The body was brought to Mt. Etna and funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Sunday at 2 p. m, conducted by Chaplain, Major Purdy, interment was made in the Mt. Etna cemetery with full military honors. Clesson Beckwith, son of Cecil and Louisa Beckwith, was born in Mt. Etna, Iowa, December 11, 1905, and passed away from this life April 4, 1935 at the age of 30 years, 3 months and 33 days. Clesson spent his boyhood. and received elementary education in Mt. Etna where he united with the Church of the Brethren at an early age. He graduated from the Corning high school with the class of 1922 after which he taught school in Adams county for two and one-half years. He then entered the Iowa State University at Iowa City where he studied medicine and received his degree with honors in 1932. While at school In Iowa city, he was affiliated with the Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fraternity and was elected to Alpha Omega and Alpha Sigma XI honorary fraternities. It was while he was in college that he met and married Miss Bertha Eckler of Lenox, Iowa. To this union was born one daughter, Barbara Lee, age ten months. After receiving Ms degree, Clesson was admitted to the Army medical corps and was stationed at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco, California. After serving several places along the coast., he entered the Army Medical School at Carlisle, Penn., from which he graduated in May, 1935. Following this he moved to Des Moines where he was serving in the capacity of head surgeon at the lime of his passing. Besides his wife and daughter, Clesson leaves to sorrow, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Beckwith, of Coming, three brothers and three sisters, Fondeen, Marjorie and Tommy, at home. Dr. T. I. Beckwith, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Gladys Barnes, Sigourney, Iowa; Duane Beckwith, Massena, Iowa, An Infant sister, Violet, preceded him in death. Other than his family Clesson leaves a great number of friends in his professional and social life who will sadly miss his cheerful and tender friendliness. Adams County Free Press, April 11, 1935, page 34

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Clesson Gerald Beckwith's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, London, Madison County, USA.
When did Clesson Gerald Beckwith death?
Clesson Gerald Beckwith death on 4 Apr 1935 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 39.8997002
Longitude: -83.4321976

Family Members:

Parent

Cecil Dee Beckwith

(1878 - 1950)

Louisa Thomas Beckwith

(1883 - 1978)

Spouse

Bertha Eckler Beckwith

(1906 - 1993)

Siblings

Violet Beckwith

(1904 - 1904)

Fondeen Beckwith Westphal

(1913 - 2013)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8997002, -83.4321976

2. Potter's Field
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9021470, -83.4302490

3. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9002180, -83.4521610

4. Saint Patricks Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8744011, -83.4289017

5. Garrett Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9030991, -83.3933029

6. Old Davidson Burying Ground
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9157480, -83.3971650

7. Deer Creek Township Cemetery
Lafayette, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9369960, -83.4163250

8. Institution Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8960991, -83.4891968

9. Kirkwood Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8741989, -83.4828033

10. Somerford Old Cemetery
Summerford, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9366989, -83.4942017

11. Evans Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8457985, -83.4721985

12. McDonald Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9152380, -83.3529210

13. Arbuckle Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9583015, -83.4644012

14. Wright Cemetery
West Jefferson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9342003, -83.3617020

15. Lower Glade Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8816986, -83.3510971

16. Somerford Cemetery
Summerford, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9453011, -83.5038986

17. Infirmary Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8624992, -83.5121994

18. Paint Township Cemetery
London, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8400002, -83.4927979

19. Kilgore Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8161011, -83.4636002

20. Sifrit Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8163986, -83.4721985

21. Statler Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9650002, -83.5124969

22. Wilson Chapel Cemetery
Plattsburg, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8981018, -83.5547028

23. Bradley Cemetery
Plumwood, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9956017, -83.4002991

24. Timmons Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8175011, -83.3388977