Home > United States of America > Iowa > Poweshiek County > Brooklyn > Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery > Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr.

Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr.

View larger map

1 / 1

❮ ❯

Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr.

Birth	:	8 Sep 1888 Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Jul 1956 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7349200, -92.4321400
Plot	:	Block V lot 50
Description	:	H.R. Light was born at Montezuma Sept. 8, 1888, the son of the late Henry Light and Sarah Maddy Light. He died of a cancer ailment Saturday, July 7, 1956 at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. He moved to Brooklyn as a small child and had made his home there since that time. During World War I he served in France with the AEF and after his discharge from the army, entered the lumber and grain business in Brooklyn with his father. He retired in 1946. Mr. Light served as a member of the Brooklyn board of education for... Read More	H.R. Light was born at Montezuma Sept. 8, 1888, the son of the late Henry Light and Sarah Maddy Light. He died of a cancer ailment Saturday, July 7, 1956 at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. He moved to Brooklyn as a small child and had made his home there since that time. During World War I he served in France with the AEF and after his discharge from the army, entered the lumber and grain business in Brooklyn with his father. He retired in 1946. Mr. Light served as a member of the Brooklyn board of education for many years and was the board president. He was also a director of the Poweshiek County Savings Bank. Surviving are his wife, Fern of Brooklyn; and two children, Dr. Raymond Light of Grinnell and Jane Ellen at Brooklyn. Other survivors include three grandchildren, one sister and one brother. Funeral services were held July 10 at the Grace Methodist church in Brooklyn with the Rev. M.C. Shupe officiating. Burial rites were conducted by the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion at the Brooklyn IOOF cemetery.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr.'s memorial?
Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr.'s memorial is located at: Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA.
When did Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr. death?
Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr. death on 7 Jul 1956 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Henry Raymond “Ray” Light Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.7349200
Longitude: -92.4321400

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Clark Light

(1859 - 1939)

Sarah Ellen “Ella” Maddy Light

(1866 - 1946)

Spouse

Leola Fern Ondler Lindenmayer

(1900 - 1980)

Siblings

Florence Eloise Light

(1891 - 1973)

Dora Jeane Light

(1892 - 1894)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7349200, -92.4321400

2. Calvary Cemetery
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7322006, -92.4357986

3. Gwin Cemetery
Carnforth, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7249997, -92.3696288

4. Harmony Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6880989, -92.3938980

5. Kent Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8063000, -92.4442000

6. Morrison Cemetery
Guernsey, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6753006, -92.3767014

7. Hartwick Cemetery
Hartwick, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7905500, -92.3568500

8. Lytle Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6525002, -92.4839020

9. Old Victor Pioneer Cemetery
Victor, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7089005, -92.3094025

10. Ivy Hill Cemetery
Malcom, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7160988, -92.5586014

11. Victor Memorial Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7275000, -92.2895000

12. Calvary Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7291985, -92.2878036

13. Trinity Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7714005, -92.5916977

14. Guernsey Cemetery
Guernsey, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -92.3364029

15. Coats Family Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7725440, -92.2675480

16. German Immanuel Methodist Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6669006, -92.2791977

17. Winslow Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8438988, -92.3230972

18. Holan Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8652992, -92.3563995

19. Evergreen Cemetery
Hartwick, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8494000, -92.3183000

20. Light Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5894000, -92.4009000

21. Rector Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8810997, -92.4044037

22. Chambers Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8706017, -92.3535995

23. Blake Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8598000, -92.3130500

24. Dover Pioneer Cemetery
Koszta, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8463070, -92.2901180