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Forrest Wesley Leathers

Birth	:	4 Oct 1896 Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 1977 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	3rd.091
Description	:	Fairfield Ledger Wednesday, October 26, 1977 F. LEATHERS Dies At 81 Forrest W. LEATHERS, 81, lifetime resident of Jefferson County, died at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He had undergone complete hip surgery and was apparently recuperating satisfactorily until he was stricken. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Raymond Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Bartruff officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Members of the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Forrest W. LEATHERS was born Oct. 4, 1896, in Jefferson County,... Read More	Fairfield Ledger Wednesday, October 26, 1977 F. LEATHERS Dies At 81 Forrest W. LEATHERS, 81, lifetime resident of Jefferson County, died at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He had undergone complete hip surgery and was apparently recuperating satisfactorily until he was stricken. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Raymond Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Bartruff officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Members of the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Forrest W. LEATHERS was born Oct. 4, 1896, in Jefferson County, the son of Samuel S. and Ida WALMER LEATHERS. His marriage to June GIRE took place March 8, 1922, in Fairfield. LEATHERS spent his entire life in Jefferson County, farming all his life until his retirement, yet taking time to serve his neighbors and community. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Keep Young Club. He served as an officer of the Farmers Home Administration, he was a member of the Blackhawk Township Precinct Board for 52 years, an active member of the Democratic Party and served as a director of the Blackhawk Township School No. 6 for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. LEATHERS moved to Fairfield when they retired five years ago and the family home is at 808 Liberty Drive. In addition to his widow he is survived by a daughter, Jenna FOSTER, Fairfield; one son, Max LEATHERS, stationed at Norton Air Force Base, San Bernadino, Calif; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Capt. Robert L. LEATHERS, Marine Corps pilot, who was killed in a crash near Okinawa Nov. 18, 1960.

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Where is Forrest Wesley Leathers's memorial?
Forrest Wesley Leathers's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Forrest Wesley Leathers death?
Forrest Wesley Leathers death on 26 Oct 1977 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Forrest Wesley Leathers's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Sanford Leathers

(1867 - 1939)

Ida Evaline Walmer Leathers

(1866 - 1937)

Spouse

Hazel Eleanor Robison Leathers

(1897 - 1919)

Lapha June Gire Leathers

(1895 - 1981)

Siblings

Alvin E. Leathers

(1893 - 1968)

Children

Jenna Evelyn Leathers Foster

(1924 - 2018)

Robert Lee Leathers

(1931 - 1960)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034