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Reuben Rose “Rube” Anderson

Birth	:	15 Mar 1870 Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	18 Apr 1968 Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7221400, -94.9229500
Description	:	Clarinda Herald Journal, April 22 1968. A very remarkable life span of a little over 90 years was closed Sunday afternoon with the death of R.R. Anderson, better known as Rube. Mr. Anderson, son of Rueben R. and Margaret Childers Anderson, was born March 18, 1870 in Fulton County, Ill, five after the close of the Civil War, of which his father was a veteran. He was one of a family of six children; a brother Edd, two sisters, Clara and Nancy; one half brother, Charles and a half sister Ella. His father passed away when he was four years... Read More	Clarinda Herald Journal, April 22 1968. A very remarkable life span of a little over 90 years was closed Sunday afternoon with the death of R.R. Anderson, better known as Rube. Mr. Anderson, son of Rueben R. and Margaret Childers Anderson, was born March 18, 1870 in Fulton County, Ill, five after the close of the Civil War, of which his father was a veteran. He was one of a family of six children; a brother Edd, two sisters, Clara and Nancy; one half brother, Charles and a half sister Ella. His father passed away when he was four years old. When he was 18 years of age in 1880, his family came by covered wagons to Iowa and settled in the Siam area. Here Mr. Anderson spent the remainder of his youth and on Sept 10, 1893 he and Ada B. Maxwell, also of Siam community were married. Their first home was established in Page County. Later they spent one year in Kansas, then returned to Taylor County, the remainder of their married life of over 74 years being spent in or near the New Market vicinity. Their last home southeast of New Market, from which they retired some two and a half years ago, had been occupied by them for fifty-six years. Friends and acquaintances will attest to the fact their home bore out the true Christian pioneer spirit of open door and abounding in hospitality for relatives, friends or strangers alike. Forced to retire because of age and health, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson went to the home of Mrs. Eunice Melvin in New Market, where for two years and seven months they enjoyed the best of care, companionship and almost daily calls of friends and relatives. On Jan 22 of this year, due to health reasons of Mrs. Melvin, they moved to the West Heights Manor Nursing Home in Clarinda. Mr. Anderson became seriously ill a week prior to his death and was taken to the Municipal Hospital, where he passed away April 7 at the age of 98 years, 23 days. Mr. Anderson led a full and busy life. His family and his home was his first love and consideration, but also keenly interested in friends, neighbors and community activities. He was a member of the Church of Christ at New Market, where for years he served as elder and was in attendance for every service as long as his health permitted him to do so. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were the parents of 3 children, Harry of Grand Junction, Colo; Harvey who passed away in 1942; and Mrs. Elbert (Cora) Miller of New Market. Besides their own children, they cared for several of their grandchildren. Following the death of both Harvey and his wife Gocile, their four children were taken by their grandparents. For Delores and Harold, a home to come to from their employment or duties; Lois Arlene being ready for high school when she left to go to California and Donna remaining with them until her marriage to Donald Godfrey. Likewise, Lucile, daughter of Harry, following her mother’s death, was reared by them until her marriage to Harold Anderson. Other survivors are two granddaughters, Dorothy Jewett and Helen Merrill, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Miller; son Harry and wife Dorothea, daughter Cora and husband Elbert who have been very close to their parents throughout the years; 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and many many other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary Sept 10 of this year. Contributor: Brendainmo (48750656)

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Reuben Rose “Rube” Anderson death on 18 Apr 1968 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7221400
Longitude: -94.9229500

Family Members:

Parent

Margaret Childears Anderson

(1847 - 1920)

Spouse

Ada Byron Maxwell Anderson

(1876 - 1968)

Siblings

James Edgar “Edd” Anderson

(1867 - 1935)

Clara A. Anderson Dorsey

(1868 - 1902)

Charles Ephriam “Charlie” Anderson

(1876 - 1941)

Ella Anderson Maxwell

(1880 - 1943)

Children

(unknow - unknow)

Harvey Anderson

(1900 - 1942)

Cora Delpha Anderson Miller

(1905 - 1996)

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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
Clarinda, Page County, USA
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
Clarinda, Page County, USA
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
Ladoga, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7517014, -94.7947006

11. Siam Cemetery
Siam, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6241989, -94.8771973

12. Covenanter Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
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