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William Orville Dubbs

Birth	:	28 Aug 1854 Burnt Cabins, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	22 Feb 1931 Ransom, Ness County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Ness County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6316986, -99.9156036
Description	:	This community was shocked beyond words to learn that one of its most prominent and worthy citizens, W.O. Dubbs, had suddenly passed to the Great Beyond Sunday evening, February 22, 1931, at his home in Ransom. The shock was greater because everyone knew that he had a strong hardy physique and was scarcely ever sick. Mr. Dubbs had been out to his farm west of town, as was his custom, performing his tasks of caring for his stock. He always walked, as he said that he enjoyed the exercise. Upon reaching home he complained of feeling tired. He took his... Read More	This community was shocked beyond words to learn that one of its most prominent and worthy citizens, W.O. Dubbs, had suddenly passed to the Great Beyond Sunday evening, February 22, 1931, at his home in Ransom. The shock was greater because everyone knew that he had a strong hardy physique and was scarcely ever sick. Mr. Dubbs had been out to his farm west of town, as was his custom, performing his tasks of caring for his stock. He always walked, as he said that he enjoyed the exercise. Upon reaching home he complained of feeling tired. He took his paper, sat down to read, and before his wife, who was with him, could realize that anything was wrong, he had fallen asleep, never to waken on earth. Although this was a shock to his loved ones, and hard to bear, this manner of passing away was in accord with his wishes, as he had expressed to a friend. All that was left for mortal hands to do, was to tenderly care for the earthly temple which had been the dwelling place of this noble man. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, February 25. Every seat, every nook and corner of the large building was filled with sorrowing friends from his own community and from all over the county, and many were standing outside. The seniors of the high school and their sponsors, Miss Scott and Mr. Andree, attended in a body and were given reserved seats. The flowers--words are as inadequate to describe their beauty as is an artists brush to paint the gorgeous sunset. They paid silent but beautiful tribute of respect and sympathy. Rev. J.K. Shellenberger, Dean of Men, Cotner College, Lincoln, Nebraska, delivered the comforting message. Looking over the large congregation he said that those who filled the church were not there out of curiosity, but had come to pay respect to one “who had loved his fellowmen”. Miss Fern Horchem at the piano played softly as the quartet, composed of H.C. Anderson, Mrs. Ethel McNinch, Mrs. Lena Sidebottom and Rev. J.W. Bergen sang sympathetically the songs requested, “When My Life’s Work is Ended”, and “True Hearted, Whole Hearted”, both favorites of Mr. Dubbs, and “What a Friend We Have In Jesus”. The pall bearers were three nephews, C.F. Dubbs, L.B. Dubbs and Maurice Dubbs; two sons-in-law, Glen G. Hays and Donald C. McMillin, and a brother-in-law, Isaac LaPlante. The greatest contribution that this man and his wonderful companion have made to their country is their fine family of children, all college graduates excepting Wendell, who will be in college next year, and all doing their part in the life of the community in which they live and work. All were at home for the funeral. Undertaker John A. Aeby had charge of the body, which was tenderly laid to rest in the Ransom Cemetery, beneath a mound of earth’s rarest beauties--the flowers given in loving remembrance of the departed friend and loved one, and heartfelt sympathy for those who mourn. ”So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. There is no death! The stars go down To rise upon some fairer shore; And bright in Heavens jewelled crown They shine forever more. There is no death! An angel form Walks o’er the earth with silent tread; He bears our best beloved away And then we call them “dead”. ---------------------------------------------- Announcement of the death of W.O. Dubbs at his home in the west part of the city Sunday was received with sorrow and surprise by this community, for he was one of our oldest residents here, was interested in, and had gone far toward building this town and community. He was among the first settlers in Nevada Township, coming here in 1879, and was known at all as a man most congenial, upright, and with high ideals. Up to the hour of his death he had been seemingly in good health, and as usual looked after his daily farm duties. Returning home in the evening from his farm he complained some of not feeling as well as usual. Labored breathing became noticeable to his wife, and she phoned near friends to come in, but before their arrival he had passed quietly away. ---------------------------------------------- OBITUARY William Orville Dubbs was born in Burnt Cabins, Pennsylvania, August 28, 1854 and died February 22, 1931, at his home in Ransom, Kansas, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 24 days. He came to Ness County in April of 1879 and had been a resident of Nevada Township ever since. He endured the hardships of pioneer life with his parents and did not found a home of his own until after the death of his mother. He was married to Florence E. LaPlante, who survives him, on June 28, 1892. Seven children all of whom are still living came to bless the home these two founded and to be blessed by it. They are L.A. Dubbs, of Beeler, Mrs. G.G. Hays, of Utica, Minnie Dubbs, of Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. D.C. McMillin, of Lamar, Colorado, Myrtle Dubbs, of Detroit, Michigan, Rebecca and Wendell Dubbs, of Ransom. Three brothers, Isaac, Howard and Albert and one sister, Nora, preceded him to the other shore. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Louise Kelly, of Decorum, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Minnie Kelly of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Lillie Traver, of Ransom, and one brother, Samuel E. Dubbs, of Ransom. His late years were brightened by the visits of three granddaughters, Clara Louise and Florence May Dubbs, and Margaret Virginia McMillin. Throughout the more than half a century that he gave to western Kansas he was always to be found fighting loyally for the right as he saw it. His faith in the abiding goodness of God was as great as it was deep. His last years were blessed with a constantly widening range of interests and a mellowing charity toward all. The hospitality of his home was a benediction to all who partook of it. His favorite poem, read frequently the last few months was: Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold: Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the Presence in the room he said, “What writest thou!” The Vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, “The names of those who love the Lord”. “And is mine one?” said Abou, “Nay, not so,” Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerily still, and said, “I pray thee, then, Write me as one who loves his fellow men.” The Angel wrote, and vanished. The next night It came again with a great awakening light, And showed the names whom love of God had blessed, And, lo! Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest! Even to the very last his life was blessed with strength to do his daily work and, when evening was come, without pain or struggle, he entered into that greater heritage, “Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.” J.K. Shellenberger, of Cotner College, Lincoln, Nebraska, gave the sermon. He gave especial expression to rightful and better living here, believing that a right life here would go very far in solving the destiny and future of one in the hereafter. What he offered was finished in expression and bore every evidence of truth, and was well received by his listeners. Possibly the Methodist Church never held so many people. The flower offering was profuse and came from everywhere, east and west, and from friends at home. Burial was made at the conclusion of the services in the Ransom Cemetery. Ransom Record, Feb. 27, 1931

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William Orville Dubbs death on 22 Feb 1931 in Ransom, Ness County, Kansas, USA
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Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Florence Emily LaPlante Dubbs

(1868 - 1938)

Siblings

(1844 - 1913)

(1846 - 1927)

(1859 - 1889)

(1863 - 1945)

Lillian Adella Dubbs Traver

(1866 - 1956)

Children

Lewis Albert Dubbs

(1893 - 1970)

Minnie Dubbs Millbrook

(1896 - 1990)

Myrtle Dubbs Stover

(1901 - 2000)

Rebecca Lillian Dubbs

(1907 - 1931)

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Coordinate: 38.6316986, -99.9156036

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9. Ness City Cemetery
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10. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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11. Utica Cemetery
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13. Chenoweth Cemetery
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14. Ramsey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5750008, -99.6414032

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5668983, -99.6406021

16. Bazine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4766998, -99.6956024

17. Mishler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3921300, -99.9910300

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8782997, -99.8927994

19. McCracken Cemetery
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20. Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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21. Beeler Cemetery
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22. Kunze Cemetery
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23. Alanthus Cemetery
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24. White Rock Cemetery
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