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John Franklin Lee

Birth	:	16 Apr 1873 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Mar 1963 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Cuppys Grove Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5643997, -95.2561035
Description	:	"LIFE STORY OF JOHN F. LEE, 89 John Franklin Lee was born on a farm in Fairview township, Shelby County, Iowa, April 16, 1873, the son of Martina and James M. Lee. His entire life was spent in this same locality. He died at his home Thursday, March 28, 1963, just 19 days before his 90th birthday. He married Mary Louise Howlett, August 14, 1893. To this union two children were born, a son Lloyd, who died in infancy and a daughter, Stella, Mrs. Carl P. Klindt of Avoca. A niece, Lela Irene Christensen was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Lee untill... Read More	"LIFE STORY OF JOHN F. LEE, 89 John Franklin Lee was born on a farm in Fairview township, Shelby County, Iowa, April 16, 1873, the son of Martina and James M. Lee. His entire life was spent in this same locality. He died at his home Thursday, March 28, 1963, just 19 days before his 90th birthday. He married Mary Louise Howlett, August 14, 1893. To this union two children were born, a son Lloyd, who died in infancy and a daughter, Stella, Mrs. Carl P. Klindt of Avoca. A niece, Lela Irene Christensen was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Lee untill her death in 1935 at the age of 31 years. Mr. and Mrs. Lee celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1953. Mrs. Lee died that fall. Mr. Lee taught school after completing high school and continued to teach for eight years after his marriage. He farmed in Fairview township the remainder of his life. He was also secretary of the school board of Fairview township for 30 years. He was always active in community affairs, having been one of the organizers of the Avoca Cooperative Creamery and served on its board of directors for several years. He helped the R.E.A. in Fairview township in its early days and was one of the men, who many years ago, urged the formation of a park in this area, which has recently become Prairie Rose Lake. Mr. Lee was a longtime member of Altamont Baptist Church, having served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. Besides his wife and son, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clinton and Charles Lee, 1 sister, Mrs. Sarah Nelson and 1 great grandson, Carl Lee Klindt. In addition to his daughter, Mrs. Klindt, he is survived by 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, S. E. Lee of Buffalo, Oklahoma and Clarence M. Lee of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, 1 sister, Mrs. Nellie York of Lincoln, Nebraska and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from the Altamont Baptist Church Monday, April 1, 1963 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Leroy Peterson officiating. Burial was in Cuppy's Grove Cemetery, Shelby County, Iowa. Pallbearers were Lee Klindt, Max Klindt, David Klindt, John Lee, Ralph Klindt and William McIntosh, Jr." Source: Harlan News-Advertiser Monday 08 April 1963 The Seeker (#46855953) "John F. Lee services today at Altamont FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP - Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. today (Monday) at Altamont Baptist Church for John F. Lee, 89, a long time resident of this vicinity. He died Thursday at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Stella (Mrs. Carl Klindt), a sister, Mrs. Nellie York of Lincoln, Nebraska and two brothers, Clarence of Wyoming and Edward of Oklahoma. Also by six grandchildren. Mr. Lee would have been 90 on April 16." Source: Harlan News-Advertiser Monday 01 April 1963 The Seeker (#46855953)

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John Franklin Lee's memorial is located at: Cuppys Grove Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
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John Franklin Lee death on 28 Mar 1963 in Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5643997
Longitude: -95.2561035

Family Members:

Parent

James Monroe Lee

(1849 - 1899)

Spouse

Mary Louise Howlett Lee

(1874 - 1953)

Children

Lloyd E. Lee

(1895 - 1896)

Stella Edith Lee Klindt

(1898 - 1981)

Lela Irene Christensen Lee

(1903 - 1935)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

2. Lee Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555450, -95.2974981

3. Jacobson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

4. Fairview Township Cemetery
Corley, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

5. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

6. Monroe United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe Township, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5312000, -95.1735410

7. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4831000, -95.2310000

8. Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4935989, -95.3368988

9. Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4755478, -95.2109756

10. Olson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5275002, -95.3806000

11. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

12. Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6488647, -95.1700211

13. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

14. Newtown Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4583200, -95.3169400

15. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

16. Clay Township Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

17. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

18. Carlsen-Larsen Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5772018, -95.0742035

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

20. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

21. Brighton Cemetery
Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4622002, -95.0999985

22. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108

23. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

24. Michaelsen Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500