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William Ira Melson

Birth	:	17 Feb 1874 Rochester Township, Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Jun 1952 Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7588060, -91.1505830
Plot	:	Row 2 N to S Sec B1
Inscription	:	IOOF
Description	:	June 26, 1952 - The Tipton Advertiser William Ira Melson, a life-long resident of Cedar county, Iowa, passed away at Mercy hospital in Davenport, Iowa, at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, June 15th, suffering from a broken hip he received two weeks previously. Mr. Melson, the son of Wm. F. and Margaret M. Melson, was born Feb. 17, 1874, on a farm northwest of Rochester, Iowa, and passed away at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 28 days. He spent his younger days on the farm, later becoming a rural... Read More	June 26, 1952 - The Tipton Advertiser William Ira Melson, a life-long resident of Cedar county, Iowa, passed away at Mercy hospital in Davenport, Iowa, at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, June 15th, suffering from a broken hip he received two weeks previously. Mr. Melson, the son of Wm. F. and Margaret M. Melson, was born Feb. 17, 1874, on a farm northwest of Rochester, Iowa, and passed away at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 28 days. He spent his younger days on the farm, later becoming a rural letter carrier until he retired in 1939. He was married to Mary Margaret Highly, Dec. 30, 1896, who passed away in 1946. One son, Foster, was born to them. Other survivors include one granddaughter, Norma Jean, Davenport; also one sister, Mrs. Ellen Christensen, of Waterloo, Iowa, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mr. Melson was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church of Tipton, Iowa, and was an active worker in the church as long as his health permitted him to take part. He was a kind neighbor and a good friend to all who knew him, doing kind and thoughtful deeds for them. Mr. Melson was a member of Manitou Lodge No. 6, I.O.O.F. for over 40 years, of which he held several offices and was very active in their degree work until 2 years ago when he suffered a light stroke, after which he made his home with his son in Davenport. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, June 18th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sheets funeral home in Tipton, the Rev. Harold Kratzat officiating. Manitou Lodge members headed by Brother Gordon Smith, conducted services at the graveside. Interment was in the Tipton Masonic cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers were Eddie Bell, Robert Holladay, Honnis Wehde, Russell Chapman, Walter Randall and Ernest Ocheltree. Contributor: Jacie (47037786) • [email protected]

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William Ira Melson's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA.
When did William Ira Melson death?
William Ira Melson death on 15 Jun 1952 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7588060
Longitude: -91.1505830

Family Members:

Parent

Pvt William Fisher Melson

(1843 - 1913)

Margaret N. Morton Melson

(1836 - 1905)

Spouse

Mary Margaret Highly Melson

(1875 - 1946)

Siblings

Samuel Elmer Melson

(1869 - 1948)

Alfred Orien Melson

(1871 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.7588060, -91.1505830

2. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7552986, -91.1508026

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7. Sand Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7905998, -91.1817017

8. Bradley Family Plot
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12. Red Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8365000, -91.1575000

13. Wright Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7569008, -91.0353012

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7295000, -91.2667000

15. Rochester Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6656200, -91.1395800

16. Burnett Burial Site
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Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

17. North Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

18. York Prairie Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7714005, -91.0250015

19. Centreville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6805796, -91.0779322

20. South Bethel Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6727829, -91.0814667

21. Ocheltree Family Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6875242, -91.0557094

22. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

23. Hanna Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7136002, -91.0261002

24. Howard Cemetery
Plato, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7486303, -91.2918299