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John A. Campbell Heart Attack Victim ---------- John
A. Campbell, 68, pioneer of Grangeville for 47 years, died at his home Saturday
of heart failure. He suffered three
sudden attacks in rapid succession. Funeral
services were held Monday, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m., at the Hancock Funeral Home
chapel with the Rev. John A. Kees, Baptist minister, officiating.
Interment was in Prairie View cemetery.
Pallbearers were Henry Telcher, John Cash, Weston Henry, M. L. Ayers,
Clayton Gager and Owen Morgan. John
Alden Campbell was born November 13, 1873, at Cherry Valley, Ill. When a boy he
moved with his parents to Missoula, Mont., and later came to Grangeville in
1895. He maintained residence here
until his death. On March 30, 1898,
he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Eastman and they established their home
in Grangeville. To this union two
children were born, Earl, who passed away at 8 years of age, and Homer, who
resides at Dayton, Washington. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell united with the First Baptist church of Grangeville 45
years ago and were loyal and faithful workers during all the years. Survivors
include his wife; son, Homer, two grandchildren, Jean and Jack Campbell, Dayton,
Wash.; three brothers, Guy W. Campbell of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada;
Charles L. Campbell, San Francisco, Calif.; E. M. Campbell, San Carlos, Calif.,
and a number of nieces and nephews besides a multitude of friends.
Submitted by Chris Cornett |
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