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When the motorman's wife was notified of his sudden death at their home at 324 East Fourth Street, a short time later, she was overcome with grief. During the past week they had discuss the fishing trip to the White River country near Meeker, where they planned to drive with a team and wagon to join their son, Delbert, who left Leadville for their camping place only Thursday. They had packed part of the things they would use on the outing and Mr. Brunton had intended to begin his vacation today.
His unexpected passing was also a shock to the host of friends Mr. Brunton possessed in Leadville. Many of them called at the family home last evening to extend their sympathy to Mrs.Brunton and Mrs. John Glynn, a daughter, who is the only child in the city at present.
Mr. Brunton was born in Missouri 55 years ago. He came with his wife and family to Leadville from Springfield, MO. In August 1895 and since that time had lived here continuously.
During twenty years of residence here he had been employed at Yak Tunnel and was the first motorman employed by the Yak Company when its workings were electrified. His long and continuous service at that property be speaks his industry and ability.
Mr. Brunton was a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics and the Daughters of America, Council No. 3, highly thought of in each.
Word was sent yesterday to the absent children, Mrs. W. C. Higdon, who resides on a ranch on the White River, thirty miles from Meeker, and Delbert, the son, who went to that district from here Thursday. Mrs. Brunton, who is a sister of S. H. Sollers, a well known mail carrier, and Mrs. John Glynn, the second daughter are the other surviving close relatives.
Arrangements for funeral services will be deferred until word is received from the children near Meeker.
Two articles in the Carbonate Chronicle-Leadville, CO.-August 23, 1915