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John Arthur Woodward

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Birth	:	12 Feb 1878 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Jan 1963 Chester, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.3100014, -81.1460037
Plot	:	Block 20, Lot 1, Grave 4
Description	:	John Arthur Woodward, son of William and Alice Grinnell Woodward, was born on Feb. 12, 1878 at Mason City, Iowa, and passed away at his home on Jan. 20, 1963 at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 8 days. At the age of 8, he moved with his parents to Nebraska where they settled near Hubbell; they later moved to a farm three miles east of Chester. At the age of 13, his father passed away, leaving him the responsibility of caring for the Woodward family. John Arthur remained on the farm until 1946, when he moved... Read More	John Arthur Woodward, son of William and Alice Grinnell Woodward, was born on Feb. 12, 1878 at Mason City, Iowa, and passed away at his home on Jan. 20, 1963 at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 8 days. At the age of 8, he moved with his parents to Nebraska where they settled near Hubbell; they later moved to a farm three miles east of Chester. At the age of 13, his father passed away, leaving him the responsibility of caring for the Woodward family. John Arthur remained on the farm until 1946, when he moved to Chester at his retirement. He was a faithful member of the Chester Methodist Church, having united with the church on Dec. 23rd, 1906. He also served as the custodian of his church for about 14 years. It has been said of him that he was fond of children, and enjoyed watching after them, and being around them. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, L.E. Woodward. He is survived by his brother, J.E. Woodward of Chester; and two sisters, Grace Woodward of Chester and Julia Woodward Forell of Kennebec, South Dakota; as well as many nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted at the Chester Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 23, by the Rev. Duane Hutchinson of Lincoln and the Rev. Thomas Perkins. Mrs. Lawrence Eickman and G.D. Van Cleef sang, accompanied by Mrs. Dolan Frye at the organ. The casket bearers were Lawrence Eickman, E.F. Mumm, Dolan Frye, Frank Larkins, Dean Russell and Art Wendling. Interment was in the Chester cemetery (sic), Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Service in charge.

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John Arthur Woodward's memorial is located at: Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer County, USA.
When did John Arthur Woodward death?
John Arthur Woodward death on 20 Jan 1963 in Chester, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 37.3100014
Longitude: -81.1460037

Family Members:

Parent

William Woodward

(1853 - 1891)

Alice A. Grinnell Woodward

(1850 - 1930)

Siblings

James Eugene “Gene” Woodward

(1879 - 1974)

Llewellyn E “Lyle” Woodward

(1883 - 1958)

Grace Ann Woodward

(1885 - 1968)

Julia Woodward Forell

(1888 - 1974)

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