MYERS, John Anderson
Source: Waveland Independent, July 28, 1922
John Anderson Myers, who has been ill for almost two years following a paralytic stroke died on Thursday afternoon of last week at his home near Pleasant View. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church on Saturday afternoon Rev. Isiah Whitman being in charge. Interment in the cemetery nearby. The following obituary was read: John Anderson Myers, son of John and Temperence Floyd Myers was born in Howard Twp, Parke County, Indiana Feb 5, 1847 passed away July 20, 1922. The fact that he spent the 74 years, 5 months and 15 days of his life at the farm on which he was born in unusual. On Oct 7, 1869, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Myers. 7 children were given to them, five sons and two daughters, all survive the father. On Nov. 19, 1920, Mr. Myers suffered a paralytic stroke and for almost two years he was an invalid. Through the tender care of his family and through the faithful service of Elijah Weaver, who has been with him since last Feb his life was prolonged until July 20, 1922. Mr. Myers was widely known, he was what we may term a pioneer, his life spanned an epoch which was the most important in American history. Jovial, charitable, generous, neighborly, paternal love and a true friend were some of his characteristics and they are conductive to good citizenship. His passing away is not only a loss to his family, but to the entire community as well. His life's mission has been fully accomplished and the world is infinitely better for the long life of John A. Myers. He has long been a member of the Lutheran Church. To mourn are his faithful wife for almost 53 years, the children: O.L Myers of Waveland; Charles E. of Waynetown, A.W. of Peoria, Ill; Mrs. Charles Canine of Marshall; Elijah N. of Baltimore Md; Jesse of Waveland and Tina at home; 15 grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Isaiah Whitman at the Lutheran Church at 2:30 on July 22. Those present from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Michael and son; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Goldrick and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Goldrick of Indianapolis; Harry Fine and mother, Mrs. Addie Ryne and Mrs. Temple Mitchell of Crawfordsville; Hosea Humphrey; Mrs. Douglas Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Humphrey and son of Terre Haute; Mr. and Mrs. Denny Foren and Elijah Sowers of Fairmont, Ill.-- kbz