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James Hessel Vanderflute

Birth	:	22 Feb 1918 Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 1939 Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6250000, -93.9475021
Plot	:	Row 3
Description	:	The Lamoni Chronicle, (Lamoni, IA.), P. 1 & 8 Thu., Apr. 6th, 1939 JAMES VANDERFLUTE KILLED BY TRUCK SUNDAY EVENING Out Searching For Dog - Rough Road Caused Bicycle To Turn Great was the shock to Lamoni when the news spread that James Vanderflute, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Vanderflute, had been killed. It seems that James had been looking for his dog, a German Shepherd, Sunday afternoon on his bicycle and was on the rock road north of town when Loren and Donald Sweeten came along in the Pure Ice Company truck. James rode along... Read More	The Lamoni Chronicle, (Lamoni, IA.), P. 1 & 8 Thu., Apr. 6th, 1939 JAMES VANDERFLUTE KILLED BY TRUCK SUNDAY EVENING Out Searching For Dog - Rough Road Caused Bicycle To Turn Great was the shock to Lamoni when the news spread that James Vanderflute, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Vanderflute, had been killed. It seems that James had been looking for his dog, a German Shepherd, Sunday afternoon on his bicycle and was on the rock road north of town when Loren and Donald Sweeten came along in the Pure Ice Company truck. James rode along with them for about a mile when they turned back toward town. It is supposed by Gerald Turney, who was a spectator to the accident, that the bicycle handle, which was level with the bottom of the truck bed, had got caught under the bed and James was unable to get it out. Just what happened will always remain a mystery, but the road was rough on the side and it is supposed the wheel of the bicycle must have turned and was caught by the wheel of the truck. The Sweeten boys felt the truck hit a bump and when they looked back James lay dead in the road. From appearances, the wheel of the truck had run over the head and chest crushing both badly. James never knew what hit him as spectators who were on the scene in a few seconds said life was extinct. The accident happened on the Kellerton road in front of the H. A. Gilliland home north of town. This is a heavy blow to the many friends of James as he was of such a happy disposition and so companionable to all. He was a delivery man for the Lamoni Cooperative Creamery and was working himself to a fine position for that business firm. James Hessel Vanderflute was born February 22, 1918, at Lamoni, Iowa, which place continued to be his home for the first seven years of his life. The next eight years were spent in Leon, Davis City, Millerton, and Indianola as his father held positions in the school systems in those places. The family then moved back to Lamoni where James completed his high school work graduating soon after he was 17 years of age in the class of 1935. James was a boy of versatile interests and many talents. He took active part in the boy scout movement and was interested in many athletic sports. His talent for dramatic expression won him the leading role in the senior class play. His musical ability was developed over a period of years. As a boy, he had a remarkably sweet voice and for years he played trumpet in the Lamoni band and also a horn in the orchestra. Twice he went with the band and orchestra to play at Iowa City in music contests. For the past 2 1/2 years, James has worked in the Lamoni Cooperative Creamery saving his money toward furthering his education. His plans were all made to enter the college at Ames this fall, having saved enough money to insure a two-year course in specialized creamery and dairy work. But this tragic accident terminated his young life here soon after he was 21 year-of-age. His education will be completed in a higher, at more glorious school where there is no limit to mental and spiritual development and progress. His attitude toward his work and his ever-ready response to the cheery things in life endeared him to his co-workers at the creamery and their grief at his passing is indeed very deeply and keenly felt by these associates. His sunny disposition and bright mind won him many friends wherever he lived, worked, or played, and he was especially beloved by the family and relatives left to mourn his timely passing. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Eleanor and Margaret, a maternal grandmother, Mrs. John Ford, of Hamilton, Mo., besides a great number of aunts, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends who will miss him sorely and look forward to the great reunion in the land beyond. James was baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints when 8 years of age by W. A. France. This meant much to him and had an influence over his conduct during his life. Funeral services were held in the East Side church before such a large concourse of people that not half of them could get in the building. The sermon was delivered by R. A. Cheville, assisted by F. O. DeLong. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Gene Oliver, Bruce Bell, William Spicer, and Willard Thomas. Gene Oliver also sang a solo. Mrs. Gene Oliver was the pianist. The flower girls were Verlyne Stevenson, Donna Gayle Lewis, Evelyn Graves and Dorcas Allen. Pallbearers were Claude Harris, Fred Campbell, Charles Watt, Alvin Chatburn, Claremont Robinson, Donald Sweeten. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. All business firms were closed during the service, the college dismissed classes and the high school students were permitted to attend, which shows the respect and deep sympathy extended to the family. CARD OF THANKS We cannot possibly express our appreciation personally to all those who have been so kind in our hour of sorrow, so we wish to thank them through the Chronicle for the many thoughtful words and deeds of the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Vanderflute Eleanor and Margaret June Contributor: Observer4wing (# 47373768)

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James Hessel Vanderflute's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA.
When did James Hessel Vanderflute death?
James Hessel Vanderflute death on 2 Apr 1939 in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6250000
Longitude: -93.9475021

Family Members:

Parent

Hessel Horace Vanderflute

(1881 - 1952)

Ruby Eliza Baguley Vanderflute

(1884 - 1975)

Siblings

Margaret June Vanderflute

(1921 - 2007)

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