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Dr Orvill Deville “Doc” Bunting

Birth	:	9 Apr 1860 Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 1916 Geraldine, Chouteau County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Resurrection Cemetery, Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.9821701, -82.3155746
Description	:	Adams county friends and relatives were unusually stirred up Saturday when the news came that O. D. (Doc) Bunting had suddenly passed away at Geraldine, Montana, when on a visit to his son, Ernie. The body arrived in Corning Tuesday evening accompanied by his son, Ernie and the funeral was held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Baptist Church, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Roper. Interment was made in Forest Hill Cemetery, adjoining the church. Mr. Bunting had left Corning Tuesday, October 17, for Geraldine, Montana, where he went for transaction of business... Read More	Adams county friends and relatives were unusually stirred up Saturday when the news came that O. D. (Doc) Bunting had suddenly passed away at Geraldine, Montana, when on a visit to his son, Ernie. The body arrived in Corning Tuesday evening accompanied by his son, Ernie and the funeral was held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Baptist Church, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Roper. Interment was made in Forest Hill Cemetery, adjoining the church. Mr. Bunting had left Corning Tuesday, October 17, for Geraldine, Montana, where he went for transaction of business and to visit his son Ernie. Thursday he arrived at his destination and the following morning he and his son took a load of grain to Geraldine. Upon their arrival there, Mr. Bunting was assisting in unhitching the team at the livery barn, when he sat down upon the double trees and complained of being dizzy and faint. It was soon seen by the son that his father was in a serious condition and he was removed to the hospital where he had the best of care and medical attention, but without avail as he passed away the following day, the physicians in attendance diagnosing his case as paralysis. Orville Divill Bunting, son of John and Mary Bunting was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, April 9, 1860, and was aged 56 years, 6 months, and 12 days. At the age of four years, he was brought to Illinois, where he grew to manhood, later the family removing to Marion County, Iowa. He was married to Miss Margaret Lee at Sioux City, September 8, 1881. To them seven children were born, six of whom, with their mother survive the husband and father. They are Carrie Richards, residing at Bridgewater, Mrs. Goldie Cooper and Mrs. Eva Bradley and Pearl Bunting of this locality, Ernie of Geraldine, Montana, and Orville who resides at home. Harry died at the age of eight years, July 26, 1900. In 1882, Mr. Bunting removed his family to Adams County and located on a farm west of Mt. Etna, where they resided four years, then purchasing and removing to the home farm in Quincy township where they have resided twenty-nine years. Form a pioneer farm of more than a quarter of a century ago, the Bunting farm is today one of the best improved in the county. Always a very hospitable family, the Bunting home was a great place for friends and neighbors, both old and young, to congregate for a pleasant visit, always sure of a warm welcome from the genial and wholehearted head of the house. Here most of their married life was spent, the children growing from childhood to young manhood and womanhood and going out to homes of their choice, which endeared the old home to the parents. Deceased united with the Evangelical church after his conversion twenty-five years ago, later affiliating with the Adams County First Baptist Church, of which he was for many years a deacon and official member of the church. At various times he was elected to the office of Sunday school superintendent, class teacher, and held other important offices in that church. He was a man who constantly lived his Christian life, never wavering in the faith, always cheery, honest, and honorable in his belief, thus enabling his nearest friends to also strive for the better life. He had great influence for good in the church, especially among the young people, and was a model neighbor, friend, father, husband, and son. Besides his wife and children he leaves his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Bunting of this county and two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Means of this county and Mrs. Ella McCabe of Bozeman, Montana, and two brothers, M. F. Bunting of Corning, and John Bunting of Hedrick, Iowa, also six grandchildren. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were John Bunting of Hedrick, Iowa, Harvey Lee from CleElum, Kittitas County, Washington, the only brother of Mrs. Bunting; two cousins, Avis Bunting of New Sharon, Iowa, and Herman Almond of Kingsville, Missouri. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the county and one of the best citizens is gone, but his good deeds will live long and be kindly remembered by many. Adams County Free Press, October 28, 1916, page 4 Orville Divill Bunting passed away from this life at the home of his son, Ernie Bunting at Geraldine, Montana, Saturday, October 21, 1916, at the age of 56 years, 6 months, and 12 days. The body was brought to Corning Tuesday evening of last week and taken to his late home, funeral services being held at the Adams County First Baptist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. F. L. Roper. Interment was made in the Baptist Cemetery. Orville Divill Bunting, son of John and Mary Bunting was born in Muskingum County, Ohio April 9th, 1860. Of his father's family he is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Bunting, who resides in Adams County and two sisters and two brothers also survive him. Mrs. J. S. Means of Adams County, Iowa; Mrs. Ella McCabe of Bozeman, Montana (not present at the funeral); Marion Bunting of Corning, Iowa and John Bunting of Hedrick, Iowa. At the age of four years, Mr. Bunting with his parents moved from Ohio and located in Illinois, where he grew to manhood. After residing in Illinois for some years, the family moved to Marion County, Iowa, to make this great state their home. September the 6th, in the year 1881, Mr. Bunting was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Ann Lee, of Sioux City, Iowa. To this union seven children were born, six of whom survive the father. Little Harvey died July 26, 1900, at the age of 8 years. the surviving members of the family are the beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Margaret A. Bunting; the six children, Mrs. Carrie Richards, Bridgewater, Iowa, Mrs. Goldie Cooper and Mrs. Eva Bradley, of Adams County; Pearl Bunting of Adams County; Ernie Bunting of Geraldine, Montana; and Orville, who resides at home. Six grandchildren also survive Mr. Bunting. In the year of 1882, Mr. and Mrs. Bunting came to Adams County to make their home and located on a farm west of mt. Etna, where they resided for four years. They then removed to the home place, which for twenty-nine years has been known as the Bunting farm. This farm is located six miles north of Corning. From a pioneer farm of more than a quarter of a century ago, the Bunting farm today is one of the improved farms of the county. Nearly 25 years ago Mr. Bunting united with the Evangelical Church, later becoming a member of the Adams County First Baptist Church. Mr. Bunting went to Montana for a brief visit with his son, Ernie, at Geraldine. Friday morning while assisting in unhitching the team, he became faint and complained of being dizzy. All that could be done was of no avail and paralysis overcame him and his death was as sudden as it was unexpected. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Harvey Lee of Washington, only brother of Mrs. Bunting, two cousins, Avis Bunting of New Sharon and Harmond Almond of Kingston, Montana. Adams County Free Press, November 1, 1916, page 8

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Where is Dr Orvill Deville “Doc” Bunting's memorial?
Dr Orvill Deville “Doc” Bunting's memorial is located at: Resurrection Cemetery, Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada.
When did Dr Orvill Deville “Doc” Bunting death?
Dr Orvill Deville “Doc” Bunting death on 21 Oct 1916 in Geraldine, Chouteau County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Orvill Deville “Doc” Bunting's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9821701
Longitude: -82.3155746

Family Members:

Parent

John L. Bunting

(1834 - 1895)

Mary Jane “Grandma Bunting” Waters Bunting

(1835 - 1925)

Spouse

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Lee Bunting

(1863 - 1924)

Siblings

Caroline Bunting Means

(1858 - 1932)

John Henry Bunting

(1874 - 1946)

Children

Carrie Ethel Bunting Richards

(1882 - 1977)

Harvey R Bunting

(1892 - 1900)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Resurrection Cemetery
Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9821701, -82.3155746

2. Irwin Cemetery
Bunyan, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9586500, -82.2820100

3. Blackwell United Church Cemetery
Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0209550, -82.3172070

4. Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery
Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9982452, -82.3846283

5. Lakeview Cemetery
Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9965520, -82.3875890

6. Bunyan Baptist Cemetery
Bunyan, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9335000, -82.2792200

7. Oban - Jackson Cemetery
Mandaumin, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9807280, -82.2099960

8. Saint John in the Wilderness Cemetery
Huron Heights, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0355600, -82.2381600

9. Robertson Cemetery
Mandaumin, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9571900, -82.2105600

10. Dunlop Cemetery
Lambton, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9569700, -82.2103900

11. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9715990, -82.4260910

12. Our Saviour Lutheran Church Columbarium
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9727670, -82.4263990

13. First Congregational Church Columbarium
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9717420, -82.4278690

14. Mount Sinai Cemetery
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0167007, -82.4328003

15. Lakeside Cemetery
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0191994, -82.4357986

16. Allied Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0248985, -82.4359970

17. Mount Hope Cemetery
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0236015, -82.4385986

18. Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery
Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9311600, -82.4330200

19. Providence Cemetery
Sykeston, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8800500, -82.3029400

20. Thornton-Providence Cemetery
Sykeston, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8800500, -82.3028380

21. Errol Cemetery
Errol, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0470100, -82.1961330

22. Woodland Cemetery
Port Huron, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9820000, -82.4790000

23. Knox Presbyterian Cemetery
Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0342600, -82.1624200

24. Froomfield United Cemetery
Froomfield, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9093700, -82.4534440