George L. Epperley 61, Dies in Denver

Blair Man Only Survivor of Former Resident

George L. Epperley, 61, former resident of Blair and a brother of Ernest Epperley of this city, died in Denver on Tuesday, April 5, and was buried in the local cemetery last Saturday.

The Denver man was born at Muscatine, Iowa, on March 16, 1871, and when he was sixteen years old, came to Blair with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Epperley, and his brother, Ernest. George remained here only five years, going to Denver, where he had lived since that time.

Ernest Epperley is the only immediate survivor, Mr. Epperley having never married. Nine nieces and nephews are among those mourning his death, however. Brief rites were conducted at the grave by Rev. A. F. Newell.

George Epperley was known to a number of Blair residents, not only because he once lived here, but also because he had visited here frequently. His last visit was in October to attend the funeral of his mother. His father died here seven years ago.

#2-14 Apr. 1932 - The Enterprise FORMER BLAIR MAN PASSES Word reached Ernest Epperley last week of the death of his only brother, George, of Denver, Colorado, who passed away last Tuesday. Ernest and wife left immediately for Denver, and brought the body back to Blair to the old home for burial. They arrived here last Saturday and interment was made in the Blair cemetery. A short service was held at the grave at 2 p.m. The Epperley family belongs to the list of early settlers. Ernest, our townsman, being the only one left of the family.

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

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