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Marion LeGrande Evans

Birth	:	30 Jun 1858 Carman, Henderson County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	16 Jun 1950 Emerson, Mills County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.5227509, -79.6350784
Plot	:	Original Section #151
Description	:	Funeral rites for one of Mills Count's best known citizens were held in Emerson School gymnasium Tuesday afternoon when funeral services were conducted for Marion LeGrande Evans. Mr. Evans, who came to Mills County with his father in 1879, and lived in the Emerson and Malvern vicinities for 71 years. The services were attended by an exceptionally large crowd of friends. They were conducted by Rev. J. E. Englund, pastor of the Emerson Methodist Church. The Masonic service also was presented and this was given with Frederick Larson in charge. The Rev. Mr. Englund read the following life sketch. Read More	Funeral rites for one of Mills Count's best known citizens were held in Emerson School gymnasium Tuesday afternoon when funeral services were conducted for Marion LeGrande Evans. Mr. Evans, who came to Mills County with his father in 1879, and lived in the Emerson and Malvern vicinities for 71 years. The services were attended by an exceptionally large crowd of friends. They were conducted by Rev. J. E. Englund, pastor of the Emerson Methodist Church. The Masonic service also was presented and this was given with Frederick Larson in charge. The Rev. Mr. Englund read the following life sketch. Marion LeGrand Evans, only child of John and Sarah Davis Evans, was born in Henderson County, Illinois, June 30, 1858 and died in his Emerson home June 16, aged 91 years, 11 months, and 16 days. His early childhood was spent roaming the prairies of Illinois. Houses were few and far between. In fact his early education was at the stone school house four miles from home. He attended Monmouth college where he attend the Beta Theta PI fraternity and later attended Quincy Business College at Quincy, Illinois. He was associated with his father in farming coming to Iowa in 1879 to live on farms around Malvern and Emerson. He was married in 1883 to Hattie M. Tubbs, who preceded him in death in 1946. To this union were born six children, Edith McArthur of Oakland, John L. and Kenneth A. of Emerson, Dr. Frank N. of Springfield, Illinois, and Marion L. and Volney I. deceased. There are 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Evans lived on a farm north of Emerson until 1889 when they built and moved into their house in Emerson. Mr. Evans was interested in Aberdeen-Angus cattle and at one time was the president of National Aberdeen Angus association. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Malvern, joining at the age of 14. He is a member of all Masonic organizations and Eastern Star. For many years he was the president of the Emerson State Bank and always interest in community welfare. He had a remarkable memory for his years and rarely forgot a face. He had many friends who with his family will sadly miss his cheerful spirit. "Man has a home A house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens, Where safety, strength, and rest are his. And all the heavenly hands Of omnipresence makes men one with HIm In His unchanging plan." Serving as pall bearers at the service were grandsons of the deceased, Marion L. Evans III, Stronghurst, Illinois; Jack L. Evans, Red Oak; Donald R. Evans, Omaha, Nebraska, Russell Evans, Robert L. Evans, Arnold A. Evans, F. Frank McArthur, Oakland; Robert P. Rudin and Robert Winders. Caring for the floral offerings were Mrs. Horace Greenwood, Mrs. Rosene Greenwood, Mrs. I. V. Hicks, Mrs. L. C. Blank, and Mrs. Leota Dixon. Music for the services were furnished by Frederick Larson and Robert Honeyman, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Honeyman. Those from a distance attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Evans and Mrs. Soking of Springfield, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Marion L. Evans III, Stronghust, Illinois, Donald E. Evans, Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Arthur, Oakland, Mr. Tubbs, Santa Anna, California, and Col and Mrs. W. L. Tubbs, Washington, D. C. Malvern Leader, June 22, 1950, page 1 & 10 Marion Evans (55731146) Suggested edit: Daily Nonpareil, Sunday, May 14, 1899, Council Bluffs, IA, Page: 1 From Emerson Special to the Daily Nonpareil Emerson, May 3 – M. L. Evans received this morning a rifle for the purpose of ridding his hogs and young calves of a pair of large grey wolves that have done considerable damage to his flocks. Contributor: Cheryl Locher Moonen

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Marion LeGrande Evans's memorial is located at: Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did Marion LeGrande Evans death?
Marion LeGrande Evans death on 16 Jun 1950 in Emerson, Mills County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.5227509
Longitude: -79.6350784

Family Members:

Parent

John Evans Jr.

(1830 - 1909)

Sarah Young Davis Evans

(1829 - 1916)

Spouse

Hattie May Tubbs Evans

(1866 - 1946)

Children

Edith E. Evans McArthur

(1884 - 1951)

John Le Grand Evans

(1885 - 1970)

Dr Frank N. Evans

(1888 - 1956)

LT Marion Lewis Evans Jr.

(1891 - 1945)

Volney L. Evans

(1893 - 1918)

Kenneth A. Evans

(1898 - 1970)

Flowers:

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