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Fred Durbin

Birth	:	31 May 1876 Emerson, Mills County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Dec 1946 Malvern, Mills County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9886017, -95.5785980
Plot	:	Section 10 Lot 367
Description	:	FRED DURBIN DIED AT HOME MERE SATURDAY MORNING Had Been in Banking Business in Malvern for 47 Years Death claimed another of Malvern's older business men early Saturday morning when Fred Durbin died at his home here. Mr. Durbin had been In poor health for a number of years, having suffered a paralytic stroke nearly 11 years ago, but had continued active in his banking interests until last spring. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Mansfield Funeral home. Fred Durbin, the son of Joshua and Almira Durbin, was born in the farm home of his parents near Emerson, May 31, 1876. His parents... Read More	FRED DURBIN DIED AT HOME MERE SATURDAY MORNING Had Been in Banking Business in Malvern for 47 Years Death claimed another of Malvern's older business men early Saturday morning when Fred Durbin died at his home here. Mr. Durbin had been In poor health for a number of years, having suffered a paralytic stroke nearly 11 years ago, but had continued active in his banking interests until last spring. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Mansfield Funeral home. Fred Durbin, the son of Joshua and Almira Durbin, was born in the farm home of his parents near Emerson, May 31, 1876. His parents had come to Mills county from eastern Iowa only four years before, traveling In a covered wagon which they had continued to use as their residence until a new house could be built. He passed his boyhood on the farm, learning the skills and resourcefulness which such an environment demanded. The Durbin farm home was considered one of the most hospitable In eastern Mills county and In later years Mr. Durbin often recalled the many guests which they had entertained in the large family home where the board was nearly always set with an extra plate and a special room was kept in readiness for any who might wish to stay the night. Dr. Durbin continued his schooling at the University of Iowa after he finished his secondary work. He was granted a. bachelor of law degree from that Institution in 1898. After completing his schooling he returned to Mills county and took a position In the Strahan & Christy bank in Malvern, He followed that calling for the remainder of his life, continuing as cashier when the Strahan & Christy bank became the Malvern National, then as president. Under his direction the bank changed its organizational plan to the Malvern Trust & Savings bank In the 1920's and he continued as president of that Institution until the spring of 1946 when he sold the majority interests but continued on as director until only a few days before his death. Mr. Durbin also maintained his interest in farming throughout his life, always taking an active interest In the operation of his land. He was also active In civic and community affairs. In 1917 be was elected us county representative in the state General Assembly and was reelected In 1919. For many years he was a member of Silver Urn Masonic lodge, serving a term as master of this organization. He • was a member of the Methodist church. On Nov. 27, 1901 he was married to Mary Christy and they at once established their home In Malvern. The Durbins had one daughter, Dorothy, Mrs. Leo Hoefer, of Omaha. He is survived by Mrs. Durbin, Mr. and Mrs. Hoefer and two grandchildren, Freddie and Joan; two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Hale and Mrs. J. V. Baer, of Malvern; a brother James of Emerson. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Mansfield Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. L. C. Hall, Mr. Durbin's pastor in Malvern, and the Rev. I. B. A lieu of Sidney, a former pastor. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. J. B. Ellison and his former associates In the bank served as casket bearers. Malvern Leader, December 19, 1946, page 1

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Fred Durbin's memorial is located at: Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Mills County, USA.
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Fred Durbin death on 14 Dec 1946 in Malvern, Mills County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9886017
Longitude: -95.5785980

Family Members:

Parent

Joshua Durbin

(1838 - 1901)

Almira Carr Durbin

(1838 - 1908)

Spouse

Mary Christy Durbin

(1878 - 1962)

Siblings

Florence Durbin Baer

(1883 - 1969)

Cora “Pet” Durbin Hale

(1884 - 1970)

Frank Durbin

(1862 - 1879)

James Franklin Durbin I

(1868 - 1948)

Ivan Durbin

(1869 - 1927)

Robert Emmett “Albert Berlie” Dunn

(1870 - 1934)

Children

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Coordinate: 40.9035260, -95.6799460

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Coordinate: 40.9236100, -95.7086100

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