Clarence E. Morgan, son of Thomas A. and Eva Melissa Morgan, was born on the farm north of Webster, October 11, 1888 and died in Saint Josephs hospital, San Francisco, California, September 1, 1938. He was 49 years, 10 months and 23 days.
Clarence graduated from the Webster high school with the class of 1904. Following his graduation from high school he worked for about two years in his father's general store in Webster before taking a course in the Cedar Rapids Business college.
At the completion of his business course he was immediately employed by the Cedar Rapids National bank. He remained continuously in this position until the spring of 1917 when he voluntarily withdrew in order to enlist in the military service for the defense of his country which had been drawn into the World war. His enlistment was in Battery E recruited in Cedar Rapids. However, due to a slight arm injury, he was not permitted to accompany his unit into active service overseas, but, instead, was transferred to Washington D. C., where he served during the remainder of the war and until April after the signing of the Armistice.
At the close of the war he again returned to the banking profession, where faithful application to his duties and efficiency of performance won for him in 1924 promotion to the important and responsible position of National bank examiner. He remained in this position until his untimely passing. Here as in his previous employment, the character of his work was of a high order earning for him some of the most important and responsible assignments in the country. At the time of his death, and for some time previous, his headquarters were in San Francisco. However, as important as his business duties were all his time and concern was not absorbed in his work. He was greatly interested in outdoor sports, especially hiking, mountain climbing and related sports which brought him into restful and refreshing spirit of God's wide open spaces. Here, in fellowship with congenial human companions, he sought and found rest and relaxation from the exacting labors of life.
Mr. Morgan was only thrice removed from typically American pioneer ancestry, whose courage and adventurous spirit attracted them to the virgin plains of this section. Here in the battle for existence, and fired by an unquenchable desire to be free and economically secure, They acquired that strength of character, which made it possible for them to contend, successfully, with the obstacles, which beset all pioneering spirits. Inheriting this resourcefulness of character and adding to it the cultural advantages of his own time, Clarence went far in his chosen profession, although the foe of life, disease, cut him down at the height of life.
Early in life he joined the Masonic Fraternity in Cedar Rapids and later became a Shriner in the same fraternity.
He was preceded in death by his mother, who died in 1929, and one baby brother, Thomas A. Jr., who died in infancy.
He is survived by his father, Thomas A. Morgan of Webster and Long Beach, California; four sisters: Mrs. Ada Sturdevant, Mrs. Blanche Snakenburg and Mrs. Helen Montz all of Webster and Mrs. Grace Yokum of Farson; also four nieces, four nephews and many friends, who will morn his passing.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Webster, conducted by the Rev. James A. Worell of North Liberty and the Rev. R. L. Brown. Interment was made in Sorden cemetery.
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Retyped by Patricia Wimpsett Killion, 2010
Clarence graduated from the Webster high school with the class of 1904. Following his graduation from high school he worked for about two years in his father's general store in Webster before taking a course in the Cedar Rapids Business college.
At the completion of his business course he was immediately employed by the Cedar Rapids National bank. He remained continuously in this position until the spring of 1917 when he voluntarily withdrew in order to enlist in the military service for the defense of his country which had been drawn into the World war. His enlistment was in Battery E recruited in Cedar Rapids. However, due to a slight arm injury, he was not permitted to accompany his unit into active service overseas, but, instead, was transferred to Washington D. C., where he served during the remainder of the war and until April after the signing of the Armistice.
At the close of the war he again returned to the banking profession, where faithful application to his duties and efficiency of performance won for him in 1924 promotion to the important and responsible position of National bank examiner. He remained in this position until his untimely passing. Here as in his previous employment, the character of his work was of a high order earning for him some of the most important and responsible assignments in the country. At the time of his death, and for some time previous, his headquarters were in San Francisco. However, as important as his business duties were all his time and concern was not absorbed in his work. He was greatly interested in outdoor sports, especially hiking, mountain climbing and related sports which brought him into restful and refreshing spirit of God's wide open spaces. Here, in fellowship with congenial human companions, he sought and found rest and relaxation from the exacting labors of life.
Mr. Morgan was only thrice removed from typically American pioneer ancestry, whose courage and adventurous spirit attracted them to the virgin plains of this section. Here in the battle for existence, and fired by an unquenchable desire to be free and economically secure, They acquired that strength of character, which made it possible for them to contend, successfully, with the obstacles, which beset all pioneering spirits. Inheriting this resourcefulness of character and adding to it the cultural advantages of his own time, Clarence went far in his chosen profession, although the foe of life, disease, cut him down at the height of life.
Early in life he joined the Masonic Fraternity in Cedar Rapids and later became a Shriner in the same fraternity.
He was preceded in death by his mother, who died in 1929, and one baby brother, Thomas A. Jr., who died in infancy.
He is survived by his father, Thomas A. Morgan of Webster and Long Beach, California; four sisters: Mrs. Ada Sturdevant, Mrs. Blanche Snakenburg and Mrs. Helen Montz all of Webster and Mrs. Grace Yokum of Farson; also four nieces, four nephews and many friends, who will morn his passing.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Webster, conducted by the Rev. James A. Worell of North Liberty and the Rev. R. L. Brown. Interment was made in Sorden cemetery.
Publication unknown
Retyped by Patricia Wimpsett Killion, 2010
Clarence E. Morgan, son of Thomas A. and Eva Melissa Morgan, was born on the farm north of Webster, October 11, 1888 and died in Saint Josephs hospital, San Francisco, California, September 1, 1938. He was 49 years, 10 months and 23 days.
Clarence graduated from the Webster high school with the class of 1904. Following his graduation from high school he worked for about two years in his father's general store in Webster before taking a course in the Cedar Rapids Business college.
At the completion of his business course he was immediately employed by the Cedar Rapids National bank. He remained continuously in this position until the spring of 1917 when he voluntarily withdrew in order to enlist in the military service for the defense of his country which had been drawn into the World war. His enlistment was in Battery E recruited in Cedar Rapids. However, due to a slight arm injury, he was not permitted to accompany his unit into active service overseas, but, instead, was transferred to Washington D. C., where he served during the remainder of the war and until April after the signing of the Armistice.
At the close of the war he again returned to the banking profession, where faithful application to his duties and efficiency of performance won for him in 1924 promotion to the important and responsible position of National bank examiner. He remained in this position until his untimely passing. Here as in his previous employment, the character of his work was of a high order earning for him some of the most important and responsible assignments in the country. At the time of his death, and for some time previous, his headquarters were in San Francisco. However, as important as his business duties were all his time and concern was not absorbed in his work. He was greatly interested in outdoor sports, especially hiking, mountain climbing and related sports which brought him into restful and refreshing spirit of God's wide open spaces. Here, in fellowship with congenial human companions, he sought and found rest and relaxation from the exacting labors of life.
Mr. Morgan was only thrice removed from typically American pioneer ancestry, whose courage and adventurous spirit attracted them to the virgin plains of this section. Here in the battle for existence, and fired by an unquenchable desire to be free and economically secure, They acquired that strength of character, which made it possible for them to contend, successfully, with the obstacles, which beset all pioneering spirits. Inheriting this resourcefulness of character and adding to it the cultural advantages of his own time, Clarence went far in his chosen profession, although the foe of life, disease, cut him down at the height of life.
Early in life he joined the Masonic Fraternity in Cedar Rapids and later became a Shriner in the same fraternity.
He was preceded in death by his mother, who died in 1929, and one baby brother, Thomas A. Jr., who died in infancy.
He is survived by his father, Thomas A. Morgan of Webster and Long Beach, California; four sisters: Mrs. Ada Sturdevant, Mrs. Blanche Snakenburg and Mrs. Helen Montz all of Webster and Mrs. Grace Yokum of Farson; also four nieces, four nephews and many friends, who will morn his passing.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Webster, conducted by the Rev. James A. Worell of North Liberty and the Rev. R. L. Brown. Interment was made in Sorden cemetery.
Publication unknown
Retyped by Patricia Wimpsett Killion, 2010
Clarence graduated from the Webster high school with the class of 1904. Following his graduation from high school he worked for about two years in his father's general store in Webster before taking a course in the Cedar Rapids Business college.
At the completion of his business course he was immediately employed by the Cedar Rapids National bank. He remained continuously in this position until the spring of 1917 when he voluntarily withdrew in order to enlist in the military service for the defense of his country which had been drawn into the World war. His enlistment was in Battery E recruited in Cedar Rapids. However, due to a slight arm injury, he was not permitted to accompany his unit into active service overseas, but, instead, was transferred to Washington D. C., where he served during the remainder of the war and until April after the signing of the Armistice.
At the close of the war he again returned to the banking profession, where faithful application to his duties and efficiency of performance won for him in 1924 promotion to the important and responsible position of National bank examiner. He remained in this position until his untimely passing. Here as in his previous employment, the character of his work was of a high order earning for him some of the most important and responsible assignments in the country. At the time of his death, and for some time previous, his headquarters were in San Francisco. However, as important as his business duties were all his time and concern was not absorbed in his work. He was greatly interested in outdoor sports, especially hiking, mountain climbing and related sports which brought him into restful and refreshing spirit of God's wide open spaces. Here, in fellowship with congenial human companions, he sought and found rest and relaxation from the exacting labors of life.
Mr. Morgan was only thrice removed from typically American pioneer ancestry, whose courage and adventurous spirit attracted them to the virgin plains of this section. Here in the battle for existence, and fired by an unquenchable desire to be free and economically secure, They acquired that strength of character, which made it possible for them to contend, successfully, with the obstacles, which beset all pioneering spirits. Inheriting this resourcefulness of character and adding to it the cultural advantages of his own time, Clarence went far in his chosen profession, although the foe of life, disease, cut him down at the height of life.
Early in life he joined the Masonic Fraternity in Cedar Rapids and later became a Shriner in the same fraternity.
He was preceded in death by his mother, who died in 1929, and one baby brother, Thomas A. Jr., who died in infancy.
He is survived by his father, Thomas A. Morgan of Webster and Long Beach, California; four sisters: Mrs. Ada Sturdevant, Mrs. Blanche Snakenburg and Mrs. Helen Montz all of Webster and Mrs. Grace Yokum of Farson; also four nieces, four nephews and many friends, who will morn his passing.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Webster, conducted by the Rev. James A. Worell of North Liberty and the Rev. R. L. Brown. Interment was made in Sorden cemetery.
Publication unknown
Retyped by Patricia Wimpsett Killion, 2010
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