s/o: Oliver & Sarah A. (Wolf) Elder
h/o: Elizabeth Caldwell
f/o: Laurena
siblings: William, Annie G., Joseph McClellan, George Clinton, Deaton O. and Albert S.
Obituary published in the Lexington Unit Journal
G.K. Elder Answers Summons Monday
Deceased Was Elder Of Presbyterian Church Many Years. Funeral Yesterday.
G.K. Elder died suddenly at his home in Lexington, Monday, Auguswt 15, 1932 at 11:30 a.m. He had not been well for a week, but taught his Sunday school class Sunday morning.
Gilson K. Elder was born at Willow Hill, Pa., Feb. 15, 1860, the son of Sarah and Oliver Elder. He was the oldest of seven children, four having preceded him in death. A brother, Clinton Elder, passed away in 1918.
In 1882 he left his home in Pennsylvania, coming to the home of his uncle south of Chenoa. Here he met the one he later married.
On January 3, 1884, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Caldwell at her home near Chenoa.
To this union was born one child, Mrs. Arthur Crump, who, with the bereaved wife, survives.
Mr. Elder farmed near Lexington until 1912, when he moved to his present home. In early manhood he united with the church, remaining faithful to the end.
He was superintedent and teacher of the Prairie Hall Sunday school and later, of the Salem branch. After moving into Lexington, he served as superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school for a number of years and was teacher of the men's bible class until his death. Mr. Elder was also a faithful elder of the Presbyterian church, having served in that capacity continuously for a period of forty-six years.
Mr. Elder was always interested in the schools of his community, and was a director in his school district for many years. Later he served on the board of education of the Lincoln grade school.
Mr. Elder was a faithful and loving husband, an affectionate father and a devoted grandfather.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Elder is survived by three grandchildren, Elden, Dorothy and Irene Crump, two brothers, J.M. Elder of Los Angeles, Calif., and A.S. Elder of Le Moyne, Pa.
Five nephews and two nieces also survive and a large number of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Elder was a staunch and faithful Christian man. He had deep religious convictions to which he ever remained true. The things of God and the church had first place always in his heart and life. In his passing the Presbyterian church and Lexington lose one of their most Godly and useful men.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.S. Martin, assisted by Rev. Wm. Anderson, pastor of the Methodist church. Music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir, accompanied by Miss Ivy Trimmer. The songs used were, "Face to Face" and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were W.R. Mahan, Ed Bertels, Thomas Stables, Philip Steiner, A.P. Printz and Guy Ransom, all elders of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Lexington cemetery.
Relatives and friends present from away at the funeral services were Mrs. Ann Elder of Champaign, Mrs. Velda Plym of Glen Ellyn, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elder and Mrs. Gladys Murphy of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schertz of El Paso; Mr. Wm. Crump, Miss Jullia Crump and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Callard of Colfax and Mr. Harry Zimmerman and Mr. Elmer Punk of Gridley.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
h/o: Elizabeth Caldwell
f/o: Laurena
siblings: William, Annie G., Joseph McClellan, George Clinton, Deaton O. and Albert S.
Obituary published in the Lexington Unit Journal
G.K. Elder Answers Summons Monday
Deceased Was Elder Of Presbyterian Church Many Years. Funeral Yesterday.
G.K. Elder died suddenly at his home in Lexington, Monday, Auguswt 15, 1932 at 11:30 a.m. He had not been well for a week, but taught his Sunday school class Sunday morning.
Gilson K. Elder was born at Willow Hill, Pa., Feb. 15, 1860, the son of Sarah and Oliver Elder. He was the oldest of seven children, four having preceded him in death. A brother, Clinton Elder, passed away in 1918.
In 1882 he left his home in Pennsylvania, coming to the home of his uncle south of Chenoa. Here he met the one he later married.
On January 3, 1884, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Caldwell at her home near Chenoa.
To this union was born one child, Mrs. Arthur Crump, who, with the bereaved wife, survives.
Mr. Elder farmed near Lexington until 1912, when he moved to his present home. In early manhood he united with the church, remaining faithful to the end.
He was superintedent and teacher of the Prairie Hall Sunday school and later, of the Salem branch. After moving into Lexington, he served as superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school for a number of years and was teacher of the men's bible class until his death. Mr. Elder was also a faithful elder of the Presbyterian church, having served in that capacity continuously for a period of forty-six years.
Mr. Elder was always interested in the schools of his community, and was a director in his school district for many years. Later he served on the board of education of the Lincoln grade school.
Mr. Elder was a faithful and loving husband, an affectionate father and a devoted grandfather.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Elder is survived by three grandchildren, Elden, Dorothy and Irene Crump, two brothers, J.M. Elder of Los Angeles, Calif., and A.S. Elder of Le Moyne, Pa.
Five nephews and two nieces also survive and a large number of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Elder was a staunch and faithful Christian man. He had deep religious convictions to which he ever remained true. The things of God and the church had first place always in his heart and life. In his passing the Presbyterian church and Lexington lose one of their most Godly and useful men.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.S. Martin, assisted by Rev. Wm. Anderson, pastor of the Methodist church. Music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir, accompanied by Miss Ivy Trimmer. The songs used were, "Face to Face" and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were W.R. Mahan, Ed Bertels, Thomas Stables, Philip Steiner, A.P. Printz and Guy Ransom, all elders of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Lexington cemetery.
Relatives and friends present from away at the funeral services were Mrs. Ann Elder of Champaign, Mrs. Velda Plym of Glen Ellyn, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elder and Mrs. Gladys Murphy of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schertz of El Paso; Mr. Wm. Crump, Miss Jullia Crump and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Callard of Colfax and Mr. Harry Zimmerman and Mr. Elmer Punk of Gridley.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
s/o: Oliver & Sarah A. (Wolf) Elder
h/o: Elizabeth Caldwell
f/o: Laurena
siblings: William, Annie G., Joseph McClellan, George Clinton, Deaton O. and Albert S.
Obituary published in the Lexington Unit Journal
G.K. Elder Answers Summons Monday
Deceased Was Elder Of Presbyterian Church Many Years. Funeral Yesterday.
G.K. Elder died suddenly at his home in Lexington, Monday, Auguswt 15, 1932 at 11:30 a.m. He had not been well for a week, but taught his Sunday school class Sunday morning.
Gilson K. Elder was born at Willow Hill, Pa., Feb. 15, 1860, the son of Sarah and Oliver Elder. He was the oldest of seven children, four having preceded him in death. A brother, Clinton Elder, passed away in 1918.
In 1882 he left his home in Pennsylvania, coming to the home of his uncle south of Chenoa. Here he met the one he later married.
On January 3, 1884, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Caldwell at her home near Chenoa.
To this union was born one child, Mrs. Arthur Crump, who, with the bereaved wife, survives.
Mr. Elder farmed near Lexington until 1912, when he moved to his present home. In early manhood he united with the church, remaining faithful to the end.
He was superintedent and teacher of the Prairie Hall Sunday school and later, of the Salem branch. After moving into Lexington, he served as superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school for a number of years and was teacher of the men's bible class until his death. Mr. Elder was also a faithful elder of the Presbyterian church, having served in that capacity continuously for a period of forty-six years.
Mr. Elder was always interested in the schools of his community, and was a director in his school district for many years. Later he served on the board of education of the Lincoln grade school.
Mr. Elder was a faithful and loving husband, an affectionate father and a devoted grandfather.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Elder is survived by three grandchildren, Elden, Dorothy and Irene Crump, two brothers, J.M. Elder of Los Angeles, Calif., and A.S. Elder of Le Moyne, Pa.
Five nephews and two nieces also survive and a large number of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Elder was a staunch and faithful Christian man. He had deep religious convictions to which he ever remained true. The things of God and the church had first place always in his heart and life. In his passing the Presbyterian church and Lexington lose one of their most Godly and useful men.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.S. Martin, assisted by Rev. Wm. Anderson, pastor of the Methodist church. Music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir, accompanied by Miss Ivy Trimmer. The songs used were, "Face to Face" and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were W.R. Mahan, Ed Bertels, Thomas Stables, Philip Steiner, A.P. Printz and Guy Ransom, all elders of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Lexington cemetery.
Relatives and friends present from away at the funeral services were Mrs. Ann Elder of Champaign, Mrs. Velda Plym of Glen Ellyn, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elder and Mrs. Gladys Murphy of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schertz of El Paso; Mr. Wm. Crump, Miss Jullia Crump and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Callard of Colfax and Mr. Harry Zimmerman and Mr. Elmer Punk of Gridley.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
h/o: Elizabeth Caldwell
f/o: Laurena
siblings: William, Annie G., Joseph McClellan, George Clinton, Deaton O. and Albert S.
Obituary published in the Lexington Unit Journal
G.K. Elder Answers Summons Monday
Deceased Was Elder Of Presbyterian Church Many Years. Funeral Yesterday.
G.K. Elder died suddenly at his home in Lexington, Monday, Auguswt 15, 1932 at 11:30 a.m. He had not been well for a week, but taught his Sunday school class Sunday morning.
Gilson K. Elder was born at Willow Hill, Pa., Feb. 15, 1860, the son of Sarah and Oliver Elder. He was the oldest of seven children, four having preceded him in death. A brother, Clinton Elder, passed away in 1918.
In 1882 he left his home in Pennsylvania, coming to the home of his uncle south of Chenoa. Here he met the one he later married.
On January 3, 1884, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Caldwell at her home near Chenoa.
To this union was born one child, Mrs. Arthur Crump, who, with the bereaved wife, survives.
Mr. Elder farmed near Lexington until 1912, when he moved to his present home. In early manhood he united with the church, remaining faithful to the end.
He was superintedent and teacher of the Prairie Hall Sunday school and later, of the Salem branch. After moving into Lexington, he served as superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school for a number of years and was teacher of the men's bible class until his death. Mr. Elder was also a faithful elder of the Presbyterian church, having served in that capacity continuously for a period of forty-six years.
Mr. Elder was always interested in the schools of his community, and was a director in his school district for many years. Later he served on the board of education of the Lincoln grade school.
Mr. Elder was a faithful and loving husband, an affectionate father and a devoted grandfather.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Elder is survived by three grandchildren, Elden, Dorothy and Irene Crump, two brothers, J.M. Elder of Los Angeles, Calif., and A.S. Elder of Le Moyne, Pa.
Five nephews and two nieces also survive and a large number of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Elder was a staunch and faithful Christian man. He had deep religious convictions to which he ever remained true. The things of God and the church had first place always in his heart and life. In his passing the Presbyterian church and Lexington lose one of their most Godly and useful men.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.S. Martin, assisted by Rev. Wm. Anderson, pastor of the Methodist church. Music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir, accompanied by Miss Ivy Trimmer. The songs used were, "Face to Face" and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were W.R. Mahan, Ed Bertels, Thomas Stables, Philip Steiner, A.P. Printz and Guy Ransom, all elders of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Lexington cemetery.
Relatives and friends present from away at the funeral services were Mrs. Ann Elder of Champaign, Mrs. Velda Plym of Glen Ellyn, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elder and Mrs. Gladys Murphy of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schertz of El Paso; Mr. Wm. Crump, Miss Jullia Crump and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Callard of Colfax and Mr. Harry Zimmerman and Mr. Elmer Punk of Gridley.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
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