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Gladys Blanche Speedling Reason

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Birth	:	2 Sep 1896 Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Dec 1928 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Canby Cemetery, Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4178030, -94.5658250
Plot	:	0707 sub plot B
Description	:	Gladys Blanche Reason Adair News December 28, 1928 Mrs. Gladys Blanche Reason was the daughter of Stephen and Chloe Speedling, and was born to them the 2nd day of September, 1896. She was reared south and east of Adair, near Canby, where she grew up to young womanhood. She was married to Herbert Reason the 2nd day of March, 1917. To them was born their five children, all of whom survive her, and are of such tender age as not to be able to realize their great loss. They are Glen Herbert, Donald Ralph, Norma Elizabeth, Russell Dean... Read More	Gladys Blanche Reason Adair News December 28, 1928 Mrs. Gladys Blanche Reason was the daughter of Stephen and Chloe Speedling, and was born to them the 2nd day of September, 1896. She was reared south and east of Adair, near Canby, where she grew up to young womanhood. She was married to Herbert Reason the 2nd day of March, 1917. To them was born their five children, all of whom survive her, and are of such tender age as not to be able to realize their great loss. They are Glen Herbert, Donald Ralph, Norma Elizabeth, Russell Dean and Billie Angelo. Mrs. Reason was not blest with a very rugged physique and harassed with a double goiter throwing poison into her system until her strength had been so thoroughly undermined that at last she succumbed to the dreadful malady. She passed away in the Iowa City hospital, where she had been taken for possible relief and help, in the early morning of December 22, 1928. She had reached the age of 32 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was a sweet little mother, blessed with patience and a hopeful disposition. She fought hard and long with grim determination for a come back, so that she might be privileged to raise her little family. She was a true Christian, converted at the age of 20 when she became a member of the Friends church at Canby. Later she transferred her membership to the Methodist Episcopal church in Casey and in 1926 she with her husband, united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Adair. Besides her children and her husband, Mrs. Reason is survived by her mother, Mrs. Chloe Speedling; one brother, George B. Speedling of Casey; also four sisters who are Mrs. Leona Abbott, of Creston; Mrs. Cornelia LaHue, of Knoxville; Mrs. Gertrude Smith, of Casey, and Mrs. Alice Reason, of Menlo. There are a great many other relatives and hosts of friends who will hold her memory dear. Services were held in the Methodist church in Adair. The pastor, the Rev. Benjamin R. Van Dyke, officiating. A men's quartette rendered three beautiful hymns, "We Are Going Down the Valley," "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and "Nearer My God To Thee." The text from which the pastor spoke is found in Rev. 22:14. After the services the remains were taken to the Canby cemetery for interment in the old family lot.

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Where is Gladys Blanche Speedling Reason's memorial?
Gladys Blanche Speedling Reason's memorial is located at: Canby Cemetery, Walnut Township, Adair County, USA.
When did Gladys Blanche Speedling Reason death?
Gladys Blanche Speedling Reason death on 21 Dec 1928 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gladys Blanche Speedling Reason's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4178030
Longitude: -94.5658250

Family Members:

Parent

Stephen Edgar Speedling

(1856 - 1901)

Chloe Elizabeth Campfield Speedling

(1859 - 1929)

Spouse

Herbert Clarence Reason

(1898 - 1967)

Siblings

George B. Speedling

(1886 - 1974)

Cornelia M Speedling Lahue

(1890 - 1956)

Alice Irene Speedling Reason

(1900 - 1972)

Children

Russell Dean Reason

(1924 - 1978)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Canby Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4178030, -94.5658250

2. Lutheran Cemetery
Prussia Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3956108, -94.5102768

3. Prussia Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3753014, -94.5278015

4. Eureka Cemetery
Eureka Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3736000, -94.6408005

5. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4986000, -94.5096970

6. Oakwood Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4977989, -94.5074997

7. Abandoned Timber Cemetery
Canby, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4833208, -94.4808020

8. Sunnyhill Cemetery
Adair, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.6402969

9. Saint John's Catholic Cemetery
Adair, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4902992, -94.6425018

10. Stanfield Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5124870, -94.5016370

11. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Adair, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5104000, -94.6431700

12. Bryant Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3089981, -94.5979996

13. Spring Valley Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5220000, -94.5046000

14. Sears Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3161730, -94.6345760

15. Grove Center Cemetery
Rosserdale, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3891983, -94.4158020

16. Jefferson Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4608380, -94.4200950

17. Loucks Grove Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4281400, -94.4003370

18. Fontanelle Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2907982, -94.5400009

19. Adair County Cemetery
Greenfield, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3344002, -94.4328003

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4514008, -94.7528000

21. Greenfield Cemetery
Greenfield, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2896996, -94.4543991

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Jackson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2880000, -94.6800000

23. Lincoln Center Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3742000, -94.7668000

24. Rosehill Cemetery
Menlo, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5335999, -94.4052963