| James E. Waters
James Edward Waters, son of T. T. and Anna Berry Waters, was
born January 18, 1891 on a farm in Adams County, Iowa, in the Mt. Etna
vicinity and passed away in the Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa, August
17, 1972, at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 30 days. He was one of
twelve children.
Mr. Waters grew up in the Mr. Etna vicinity. He was married April
2, 1913 to Pearl A. Dodge. They were the parents of three children.
He farmed until 1930 in the Mt. Etna vicinity when they move to
Corning, where they have resided ever since. A year after moving to
Corning Mr. Waters was in the restaurant business for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl; one daughter, Mrs. Robert
(Patty) Seaton of Corning; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Wannita Waters of
Corning and Mrs. Ruby Bertrem of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren and three brothers, Joe of Cromwell; E. A. (Sonny)
of Massena and Tom of Anchorage, Alaska.
Mr. Waters was preceded in death by his two sons, Earl in 1953
and Paul in 1944; his parents, six sisters and two brothers.
"Jimmy" always made friends easy, and his cheerful
disposition made his visits with friends a pleasure.
Funeral Services were held at the St. Patrick Catholic Church
August 18 at 10:00 a.m., conducted by Father Lloyd Connolly. Interment
was in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. William Kelly provided the music. Pallbearers were Joseph
Hatton, John Moore, Roy Krauth, Oscar Lyman, Lewis Goldsmith and Wayne Jennings.
(Adams County Free Press, Thursday, August 24, 1972) |
