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Maggie May Sturgeon Durbin

Birth	:	23 Apr 1873 Emerson, Mills County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Sep 1967 Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.3329400, -80.8371200
Plot	:	Original Section #186
Description	:	Memorial Services Monday for Maggie Durbin at Emerson Funeral services for Maggie M. Durbin were held at the Methodist church in Emerson Oct. 2, with Rev. Earl Kelly in charge. Serving as pallbearers were Harold Smith, Harry Clark, George Huntsman, Dr. C. J. Blank, Alfred Anderson, Vernon Baker, Hadley Parker and Vernon McKee. Mrs. Jessie Fisher and Mrs. Harry Clark were in charge of the registry book. Flower ladies were Mrs. Harold Smith, Mrs. Alfred Anderson and Mrs. Vernon Baker. Music was furnished by Laverne Carson, organist. Earle Craw-ford and Wilbur Morrison ushered. Interment was in the Emerson cemetery with the Mansfield... Read More	Memorial Services Monday for Maggie Durbin at Emerson Funeral services for Maggie M. Durbin were held at the Methodist church in Emerson Oct. 2, with Rev. Earl Kelly in charge. Serving as pallbearers were Harold Smith, Harry Clark, George Huntsman, Dr. C. J. Blank, Alfred Anderson, Vernon Baker, Hadley Parker and Vernon McKee. Mrs. Jessie Fisher and Mrs. Harry Clark were in charge of the registry book. Flower ladies were Mrs. Harold Smith, Mrs. Alfred Anderson and Mrs. Vernon Baker. Music was furnished by Laverne Carson, organist. Earle Craw-ford and Wilbur Morrison ushered. Interment was in the Emerson cemetery with the Mansfield Funeral Home of Malvern in charge. The following life sketch was read: Maggie May Sturgeon, daughter of John F. and Sarah Elizabeth Sturgeon, was born April 23, 1873 on a farm near Emerson, and passed away Sept. 28, 1967 at Murphy Memorial Hospital in Red Oak at the age of 94 years, 5 months, and 5 days. Her parents were among the early settlers of Mills county. She attended the McClain county school near the home until the age of 14. when she enrolled in the Emerson public school, from which she graduated in May, 1892. In the following fall she entered Tabor college, where she was a student for two years, majoring in music and art. At an early age she united with the Emerson Presbyterian church, where she. with her parents were active members for a number of years. On Jan. 6, 1898 she was united in marriage with William Burnside of Emerson, and they established a home on a farm west of town. Mr. Burnside passed away on Oct. 23 of that year during a typhoid fever epidemic. On Feb. 10. 1903 she was married to James Durbin who lived in the Asbury neighborhood. To this union, a son, J. Frank Durbin was born. The family attended the Asbury Methodist church where Maggie was an active worker in both church and Sunday school: serving as organist for both until the church was closed. Later she affiliated with the Methodist church in Emerson: but remained active in neighborhood affairs. Mr. Durbin passed away Oct. 31, 1948 at the age of 80 years and 10 months. Maggie joined the Emerson Order of the Eastern Stars on March 27, 1898, where for many years she figured prominently with her wonderful spirit of loyalty and fidelity and always retained membership in the organization. Recognition for her fifty years of service was accorded her on May 6, 1949. She held various offices in the chapter, including that of Worthy Matron. She was a member of the Past Matrons club, and also of the Asbury club. In later years, because of hearing trouble, she did not attend meetings; but was always ready to open her home for many special occasions. She is survived by her son, James Franklin Jr.; his wife Roberta; a grandson, James and his family; a granddaughter, Mary Lou; a brother, William Sturgeon; other relatives and a host of friends. All of our words are inadequate in expressing the tribute which should be paid to this fine woman. A life such as hers will never be forgotten, because here was- one whose very life has been a sermon of right living, governed by the faith she had in the principles laid down by the Heavenly Father; and she guarded well those principles which she upheld. We little guessed how much she did; To smooth our pathway day by day; How much of joy she brought to us, How much of care she brushed away. But, now that we must tread alone The thoroughfare of life; We find how many burdens were are spared By her who was so brave and king, Edgar A. Guest Malvern Leader, October 5, 1967, page 5

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Where is Maggie May Sturgeon Durbin's memorial?
Maggie May Sturgeon Durbin's memorial is located at: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada.
When did Maggie May Sturgeon Durbin death?
Maggie May Sturgeon Durbin death on 28 Sep 1967 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Maggie May Sturgeon Durbin's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3329400
Longitude: -80.8371200

Family Members:

Parent

John F. Sturgeon

(1845 - 1931)

Sarah Elizabeth Forrest Sturgeon

(1853 - 1942)

Spouse

James Franklin Durbin I

(1868 - 1948)

Siblings

Clarence Ivan Sturgeon

(1875 - 1948)

Mary A. Sturgeon

(1879 - 1880)

Cathern F. Sturgeon

(1882 - 1882)

Children

James Frank Durbin II

(1904 - 1987)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3329400, -80.8371200

2. Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3204630, -80.8302350

3. Grace United Cemetery
Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3182869, -80.8390884

4. South Easthope Cemetery
Shakespeare, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3604500, -80.8366000

5. Saint Anthonys Roman Catholic Pioneer Cemetery
Shakespeare, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3507447, -80.8059579

6. East Zorra Municipal Cemetery Brickyard
East Zorra-Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3125934, -80.8002093

7. East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery
East Zorra-Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3225700, -80.7862700

8. South Easthope United Cemetery
Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3519363, -80.8870697

9. Fryfogel Cemetery
Perth East Township, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3691480, -80.8031930

10. McTavish Cemetery
Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3056946, -80.8875275

11. Saint Matthews Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3079100, -80.7763100

12. Lingelbach Cemetery
Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3673706, -80.7845306

13. Saint Andrew's Cemetery North Easthope
Shakespeare, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3866490, -80.8386040

14. Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery
East Zorra-Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3127430, -80.7619650

15. Trinity Anglican Cemetery
East Zorra-Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.2731930, -80.8327340

16. Amish Mennonite Cemetery
East Zorra-Tavistock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3497124, -80.7442780

17. Bethel United Church Cemetery
Punkeydoodles Corners, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3323850, -80.7279020

18. Knox Presbyterian Church North Easthope
Amulree, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4102900, -80.8632200

19. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
Waterloo Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3470630, -80.7171540

20. North Easthope Reformed Mennonite Cemetery
Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4243100, -80.8113100

21. Christner Cemetery
Luxemburg, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3948200, -80.7278290

22. Oetzel Evangelical Cemetery
Ratzburg, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4197100, -80.7626800

23. Lisbon United Cemetery
Lisbon, Perth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4362490, -80.7883070

24. Riverside Cemetery
New Hamburg, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.3745041, -80.6974182