EDWARD VAN HORN IS CALLED

Edward Van Horn, son of J. D. and Mary Van Horn, was born in Washington county, Nebraska January 19th, 1891, and passed away at his home northwest of Blair April 24th, 1936, aged 45 years, 3 months and 5 days.

He resided in this county continuously all his life with the exception of two years in early life when he, with his parents, made their home in the state of Washington. Never in the best of health and unable to join in the activities of most people, yet he found many pleasures and much enjoyment in life, always willing and ready to be helpful to his loved ones, friends and neighbors.

The last two years, with his ailment rapidly growing worse, he suffered much, never complaining, but quietly and patiently performed such tasks as his strength permitted.

His mother. having preceded him in death, he leaves to mourn his loss his father, J. D. Van Horn of this place, one brother, James and a nephew and niece of Herman, also other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the Baptist church with Rev. T. J. Reese officiating, and interment was made in the Blair cemetery.

#2 30 Apr., 1936 - Herman Record - Ed Van Horn

FIND ED VAN HORN DEAD IN PASTURE

FARMER NEAR BLAIR, AGED 45, IS HEART ATTACK VICTIM FRIDAY

Edward VanHorn, 45, farmer residing several miles northwest of Blair, was found dead in a pasture Friday morning, victim of a heart attack he suffered while walking to a field where his cattle were grazing. He had suffered from heart trouble for several years.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. VanHorn, he was born January 19, 1891, and had resided in Washington county all his life with the exception of two years in early life, when he lived in the state of Washington with his parents. He had never married.

Mr. VanHorn is survived by his father, J. D. VanHorn of Blair, a brother, James, and other more distant relatives in and near Herman.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Blair Baptist church, the Rev. Thomas J. Reese in charge. Burial was in the Blair cemetery.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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