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John Henry Combs

Birth	:	3 Feb 1901 Dallas Township, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 May 1976 Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7221400, -94.9229500
Description	:	John Henry Combs, son of Charles and Ida Caroline Wirth Combs was born Feb 3, 1901 on a farm north of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to young manhood receiving his education in the public school near his home. On Jan 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and enjoyed fifty-six years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970. As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present... Read More	John Henry Combs, son of Charles and Ida Caroline Wirth Combs was born Feb 3, 1901 on a farm north of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to young manhood receiving his education in the public school near his home. On Jan 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and enjoyed fifty-six years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970. As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle; also serving for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association. Always willing to lend a helping hand to others in any way he could, he also served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier on New Market routes for 40 years. Also served as Treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years. For the past 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Association and was very conscious of the responsibilities of the position. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site. Others will now have to take up the duties he has performed so faithfully for so many years. John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market. A little over two years ago John was stricken with cancer, requiring much hospital care, and baffled medical science. On Thursday May 13, 1976 he passed away at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Harry, Glen and Dewey; 3 sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma. He is survived by his most devoted companion of 56 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. His death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within, the family circle. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1976

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John Henry Combs's memorial is located at: Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA.
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John Henry Combs death on 13 May 1976 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7221400
Longitude: -94.9229500

Family Members:

Parent

Charlie Combs

(1871 - 1951)

Ida Caroline Wirth Combs

(1873 - 1959)

Spouse

Aden Harriet Maxwell Combs

(1904 - 1989)

Siblings

Harry Gilbert Combs

(1893 - 1964)

Mae Ellen Combs Bashor

(1895 - 1977)

Eva "Lena" Combs McAlpin

(1897 - 1922)

(unknow - unknow)

Glenn Allen Combs

(1903 - 1960)

Elva Pearl Combs

(1908 - 1929)

Velma Irene Combs Ketchem

(1913 - 1954)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7221400, -94.9229500

2. Vise Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -94.9408035

3. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7425003, -94.9927979

4. Dallas Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7700005, -94.8696976

5. Hawleyville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7835999, -94.9458008

6. Cooper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7078018, -95.0132980

7. Davis Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6814003, -95.0083008

8. Clarinda Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7494011, -95.0391998

9. Clarinda Mental Health Institute Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7547130, -95.0424799

10. Ladoga Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7517014, -94.7947006

11. Siam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6241989, -94.8771973

12. Covenanter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6878014, -95.0681000

13. Lee Grove Cemetery
Harlan Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7173920, -95.0768060

14. Shearer Cemetery
Braddyville, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6039009, -94.9381027

15. Graceland Cemetery
Bedford, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6596985, -94.7878036

16. North Grove Cemetery
Hepburn, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8422012, -94.9396973

17. Butler Cemetery
Shambaugh, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6377983, -95.0430984

18. Davison Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5999900, -94.9641400

19. Rose Hill Church Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8215000, -95.0340000

20. Drake Cemetery
Grant Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569530, -95.0990200

21. Fairview Cemetery
Valley Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8570862, -94.9671860

22. Guss Cemetery
Guss, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8502657, -94.8510869

23. Washington Cemetery
Gravity, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7681007, -94.7466965

24. Helm Cemetery
Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6185989, -94.7878036