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John Lester Chitty

Birth	:	20 Jun 1893 Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Jul 1947 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 20, Row 12, Plot 11 Lot 139
Description	:	From Nevada Evening Journal August 11, 1947 Funeral Services For John Lester Chitty Held Thursday P.M. Funeral services for John Lester Chitty, former Story county resident, who passed away on Monday morning, July 28, at his home, 1146 Garden Ave. Des Moines, Ia. were held at the Lutheran church in Fernald on Thursday afternoon, July 31, at 2 o'clock. Dr. J. H. Dawson, pastor of the Fernald Lutheran church officiated. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hilburn accompanied by Mrs. John Picht, their selections being "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Asleep in Jesus." Casket bearers were Cecil... Read More	From Nevada Evening Journal August 11, 1947 Funeral Services For John Lester Chitty Held Thursday P.M. Funeral services for John Lester Chitty, former Story county resident, who passed away on Monday morning, July 28, at his home, 1146 Garden Ave. Des Moines, Ia. were held at the Lutheran church in Fernald on Thursday afternoon, July 31, at 2 o'clock. Dr. J. H. Dawson, pastor of the Fernald Lutheran church officiated. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hilburn accompanied by Mrs. John Picht, their selections being "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Asleep in Jesus." Casket bearers were Cecil Apple, Ira Vail, Chet Gifford, John Picht, Clarence Hilburn and Simpson Toot. Interment was in the Nevada cemetery. John Lester Chitty, son of James Cornelius and Belle Chitty was born June 20, 1893 on a farm east of Fernald where he grew to manhood. His twin sister, Hester, died in infancy. At an early age he united with the Fernald Lutheran church where his membership continued until his death. On Feb. 23, 1914, he was united in marriage with Amy Holcomb and they established their home on a farm east of Fernald. To this union six children were born: James of Colo, Mrs. Dorothy Shear and Mrs. Lois Harlow both of Des Moines, Mrs. Helen Hoover of Bettendorf, Bernice of Ft. Des Moines and Joe at home. Besides his six children and eight grandchildren his is survived by his wife Amy, his brothers, Fred of Nevada, Henry of State Center and Ray of Fernald. His sister, Ruby passed away in 1920. In 1936 they moved to Grand Junction and in 1937 returned to Story county making their home in Nevada. During World War II the Chitty family lived in a number of different states as he was engaged in carpentry for the government. They have resided in Des Moines the past two years. Those from a distance attending the last rites were: Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston and Mrs. and Mrs. Orville Evans of Guckeen, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Chet Holcomb and Mrs. Harley Mumm of Kanawha, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Holcomb and Mr. and Mrs. LaVonne Cornell of Indianola, Leon Carmack and Mrs. and Mrs. Chas. Orr of Baxter, Donald Holcomb of Seattle, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Lester Picht of Arcadia, Kansas and a number of friends from Des Moines.

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Where is John Lester Chitty's memorial?
John Lester Chitty's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did John Lester Chitty death?
John Lester Chitty death on 28 Jul 1947 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Parent

James Cornelius Chitty

(1862 - 1908)

Belle Murphey Chitty

(1864 - 1930)

Spouse

Amy Irene Holcomb Chitty

(1891 - 1954)

Siblings

Fred Walter Chitty

(1885 - 1948)

Henry Furguson Chitty

(1889 - 1961)

Mary Hester Chitty

(1893 - 1893)

Ray Elias Chitty

(1898 - 1980)

Ruby Helen Chitty

(1900 - 1920)

Children

James Cornelius “Jim” Chitty

(1914 - 1971)

Lois J. Chitty Harlow

(1918 - 1998)

Bernice Raymond Chitty

(1925 - 1978)

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Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364

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7. Murphy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0569000, -93.3672028

8. Bloomington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

9. Woodland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0891991, -93.3550034

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Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

13. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

14. Colo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

15. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

17. Arrasmith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Sheffield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040