OCEANA PIONEER PASSES AWAY
On Monday, August 6 [1928], there passed from the mortal sphere one of the men who was responsible for the growth and development of Oceana county. Not only in a material way, but in the sense of culture and high ideals; in education and those things which go to make up the best in neighborhood and nation.
George C. Myers was born in Grand Haven in 1848, and died there while on a visit with his daughter Mrs. Veda Fruite. George C. Myers came to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Myers, in the year 1861, locating first at Whiskey Creek where they remained for a short time, removing to the land in Cranston district, Claybanks township, later becoming known generally as the "Myers home." A part of this farm consisting of 70 acres was given to George by his parents on his wedding day in 1874 when he was married to Miss Lena S. Hanson. On it he made his home ever since.
He is survived by three sons, Ernest of Montague, J. Lindsay in the Philippines, Edward at Shelby, and one daughter, Mrs. Veda Fruite at Grand Haven; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Dewey of New Era, and Mrs. Josephine Farrell in New Mexico; and one brother Eugene of New Era. His wife died seven years ago.
Mr. Myers, beside being a successful farmer, taught school for several years, was Superintendent of the County school system for four years, and when the school laws were changed, he became a member of the County board of school examiners, holding the position thirteen years. He was a Justice of the Peace twelve years and supervisor of the township of Claybanks twelve years.
In the death of George C. Myers, the community has lost one of its best friends. He was a good citizen - none better. He was a good man and a sincere Christian, a man whose work was literally as good as his bond. Charming in his home life, he was devoted to his wife and family; public-spirited in civic affairs, and progressive. While he has been broken-hearted since the death of his wife and seemingly welcomed death, and while he served his friends and community well for over the half century he live among them, each and every one of those whose good fortune it was to know him in life, deplore the fact that his kindly personality and good influence can only be felt through memories of "a work well done" hereafter.
It is said of him that he never went in debt one cent in all his life. If he did not have funds with which to make a desired purchase, he did without the desired article, whether food, clothing, farm machinery, or other necessities. Just so, was the whole life of George C. Myers.
His strength of mind and will and personality was so great among those who knew him best, that it is hard to think of him being stricken unto death. What a friend he was! A friend in whom there was no sham, a friend who believed in you and who was ready to assist you should occasion demand. His own life is his own highest eulogy. Words are feeble as compared with facts. A life like his is worth all the creeds ever formulated, all the sermons ever preached. And, while all will miss his generous encouragement, his delightful personality and the warmth of his hand clasp, just the memory of him and the way he lived will become to each of those who regret his passing a rich legacy - in its being a life so worthy of emulation.
On Monday, August 6 [1928], there passed from the mortal sphere one of the men who was responsible for the growth and development of Oceana county. Not only in a material way, but in the sense of culture and high ideals; in education and those things which go to make up the best in neighborhood and nation.
George C. Myers was born in Grand Haven in 1848, and died there while on a visit with his daughter Mrs. Veda Fruite. George C. Myers came to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Myers, in the year 1861, locating first at Whiskey Creek where they remained for a short time, removing to the land in Cranston district, Claybanks township, later becoming known generally as the "Myers home." A part of this farm consisting of 70 acres was given to George by his parents on his wedding day in 1874 when he was married to Miss Lena S. Hanson. On it he made his home ever since.
He is survived by three sons, Ernest of Montague, J. Lindsay in the Philippines, Edward at Shelby, and one daughter, Mrs. Veda Fruite at Grand Haven; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Dewey of New Era, and Mrs. Josephine Farrell in New Mexico; and one brother Eugene of New Era. His wife died seven years ago.
Mr. Myers, beside being a successful farmer, taught school for several years, was Superintendent of the County school system for four years, and when the school laws were changed, he became a member of the County board of school examiners, holding the position thirteen years. He was a Justice of the Peace twelve years and supervisor of the township of Claybanks twelve years.
In the death of George C. Myers, the community has lost one of its best friends. He was a good citizen - none better. He was a good man and a sincere Christian, a man whose work was literally as good as his bond. Charming in his home life, he was devoted to his wife and family; public-spirited in civic affairs, and progressive. While he has been broken-hearted since the death of his wife and seemingly welcomed death, and while he served his friends and community well for over the half century he live among them, each and every one of those whose good fortune it was to know him in life, deplore the fact that his kindly personality and good influence can only be felt through memories of "a work well done" hereafter.
It is said of him that he never went in debt one cent in all his life. If he did not have funds with which to make a desired purchase, he did without the desired article, whether food, clothing, farm machinery, or other necessities. Just so, was the whole life of George C. Myers.
His strength of mind and will and personality was so great among those who knew him best, that it is hard to think of him being stricken unto death. What a friend he was! A friend in whom there was no sham, a friend who believed in you and who was ready to assist you should occasion demand. His own life is his own highest eulogy. Words are feeble as compared with facts. A life like his is worth all the creeds ever formulated, all the sermons ever preached. And, while all will miss his generous encouragement, his delightful personality and the warmth of his hand clasp, just the memory of him and the way he lived will become to each of those who regret his passing a rich legacy - in its being a life so worthy of emulation.
OCEANA PIONEER PASSES AWAY
On Monday, August 6 [1928], there passed from the mortal sphere one of the men who was responsible for the growth and development of Oceana county. Not only in a material way, but in the sense of culture and high ideals; in education and those things which go to make up the best in neighborhood and nation.
George C. Myers was born in Grand Haven in 1848, and died there while on a visit with his daughter Mrs. Veda Fruite. George C. Myers came to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Myers, in the year 1861, locating first at Whiskey Creek where they remained for a short time, removing to the land in Cranston district, Claybanks township, later becoming known generally as the "Myers home." A part of this farm consisting of 70 acres was given to George by his parents on his wedding day in 1874 when he was married to Miss Lena S. Hanson. On it he made his home ever since.
He is survived by three sons, Ernest of Montague, J. Lindsay in the Philippines, Edward at Shelby, and one daughter, Mrs. Veda Fruite at Grand Haven; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Dewey of New Era, and Mrs. Josephine Farrell in New Mexico; and one brother Eugene of New Era. His wife died seven years ago.
Mr. Myers, beside being a successful farmer, taught school for several years, was Superintendent of the County school system for four years, and when the school laws were changed, he became a member of the County board of school examiners, holding the position thirteen years. He was a Justice of the Peace twelve years and supervisor of the township of Claybanks twelve years.
In the death of George C. Myers, the community has lost one of its best friends. He was a good citizen - none better. He was a good man and a sincere Christian, a man whose work was literally as good as his bond. Charming in his home life, he was devoted to his wife and family; public-spirited in civic affairs, and progressive. While he has been broken-hearted since the death of his wife and seemingly welcomed death, and while he served his friends and community well for over the half century he live among them, each and every one of those whose good fortune it was to know him in life, deplore the fact that his kindly personality and good influence can only be felt through memories of "a work well done" hereafter.
It is said of him that he never went in debt one cent in all his life. If he did not have funds with which to make a desired purchase, he did without the desired article, whether food, clothing, farm machinery, or other necessities. Just so, was the whole life of George C. Myers.
His strength of mind and will and personality was so great among those who knew him best, that it is hard to think of him being stricken unto death. What a friend he was! A friend in whom there was no sham, a friend who believed in you and who was ready to assist you should occasion demand. His own life is his own highest eulogy. Words are feeble as compared with facts. A life like his is worth all the creeds ever formulated, all the sermons ever preached. And, while all will miss his generous encouragement, his delightful personality and the warmth of his hand clasp, just the memory of him and the way he lived will become to each of those who regret his passing a rich legacy - in its being a life so worthy of emulation.
On Monday, August 6 [1928], there passed from the mortal sphere one of the men who was responsible for the growth and development of Oceana county. Not only in a material way, but in the sense of culture and high ideals; in education and those things which go to make up the best in neighborhood and nation.
George C. Myers was born in Grand Haven in 1848, and died there while on a visit with his daughter Mrs. Veda Fruite. George C. Myers came to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Myers, in the year 1861, locating first at Whiskey Creek where they remained for a short time, removing to the land in Cranston district, Claybanks township, later becoming known generally as the "Myers home." A part of this farm consisting of 70 acres was given to George by his parents on his wedding day in 1874 when he was married to Miss Lena S. Hanson. On it he made his home ever since.
He is survived by three sons, Ernest of Montague, J. Lindsay in the Philippines, Edward at Shelby, and one daughter, Mrs. Veda Fruite at Grand Haven; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Dewey of New Era, and Mrs. Josephine Farrell in New Mexico; and one brother Eugene of New Era. His wife died seven years ago.
Mr. Myers, beside being a successful farmer, taught school for several years, was Superintendent of the County school system for four years, and when the school laws were changed, he became a member of the County board of school examiners, holding the position thirteen years. He was a Justice of the Peace twelve years and supervisor of the township of Claybanks twelve years.
In the death of George C. Myers, the community has lost one of its best friends. He was a good citizen - none better. He was a good man and a sincere Christian, a man whose work was literally as good as his bond. Charming in his home life, he was devoted to his wife and family; public-spirited in civic affairs, and progressive. While he has been broken-hearted since the death of his wife and seemingly welcomed death, and while he served his friends and community well for over the half century he live among them, each and every one of those whose good fortune it was to know him in life, deplore the fact that his kindly personality and good influence can only be felt through memories of "a work well done" hereafter.
It is said of him that he never went in debt one cent in all his life. If he did not have funds with which to make a desired purchase, he did without the desired article, whether food, clothing, farm machinery, or other necessities. Just so, was the whole life of George C. Myers.
His strength of mind and will and personality was so great among those who knew him best, that it is hard to think of him being stricken unto death. What a friend he was! A friend in whom there was no sham, a friend who believed in you and who was ready to assist you should occasion demand. His own life is his own highest eulogy. Words are feeble as compared with facts. A life like his is worth all the creeds ever formulated, all the sermons ever preached. And, while all will miss his generous encouragement, his delightful personality and the warmth of his hand clasp, just the memory of him and the way he lived will become to each of those who regret his passing a rich legacy - in its being a life so worthy of emulation.
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