Son of John & Charlotte A. (Wells) McHaffie, husband of Nellie Carlotta (Williamson) McHaffie, father of Stuart M. McHaffie, Ruth (McHaffie) Robinson and Bruce W. McHaffie.
Obituary was in the Missoulian (Missola, MT), 10 Oct 1941, pg. 1.
"Frank McHaffie Passes at Long Beach on Coast.
Former Civic Leader Here, First Telegrapher In Yellowstone Park.
Frank M. McHaffie, pioneer telegrapher of Yellowstone park and Missoula, and widely-known Garden city business man and civic leader of 20 years ago, died at Long Beach, Cal., Thursday.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Church of the Flowers in Glendale at noon, Saturday.
Mr. McHaffie came to the United States, when a young man, from Brantford, Ontario, locating first at St. Paul. He was appointed the first telegrapher in Yellowstone national park and while there he installed the first telephone line. From the park he came to Missoula, installing the first telephone system and opening the first Western Union office here.
He established the McHaffie Brothers' book and stationery company in the McHaffie building at the corner of Higgins avenue and Pine street, retiring from the business in 1910.
He was a trustee of the Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges for a number of years. He was registrar of the Federal land office in Missoula from 1914 to 1923, and was also a trustee of the high school board from 1914 to 1923, and while chairman of the board purchased and supervised the construction of the high school gymnasium. He was bill clerk of the Montana House of Representatives for one term about fifteen years ago.
Mr. McHaffie is survived by his wife; two sons, Stuart, attorney for the Los Angeles district of the American Legion, and Bruce, also in California; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Robinson, and a brother, David, of Brantford, Canada.
Stuart McHaffie graduated from the Montana law school, and is a member of Sigma Chi. Mrs. Robinson is also a graduate of the University and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority."
Obituary was in the LA Times, published 10 Oct 1941 -
"McHaffie, Frank M. husband of Nellie C. father of Stuart M. and Bruce W. of San Bernardino, brother of David S. McHaffie of London, Ont. and of Ruth Robinson.
Services Saturday, 12 noon, Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn, Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
Copy was not real clear - spelling may be off.
The following is from volunteer Kathy Salazar (member #47572417):
Plot information. Francis was cremated. His crypt is located in the Sanctuary of Exaltation; Holly Terrace; crypt #9857. Information on the burial locator for Forest Lawn Glendale.
NOTE: Mother and brother William J. Gravestones spell their last name MacHaffie.
Relationship to me: Great Grandfather.
Obituary was in the Missoulian (Missola, MT), 10 Oct 1941, pg. 1.
"Frank McHaffie Passes at Long Beach on Coast.
Former Civic Leader Here, First Telegrapher In Yellowstone Park.
Frank M. McHaffie, pioneer telegrapher of Yellowstone park and Missoula, and widely-known Garden city business man and civic leader of 20 years ago, died at Long Beach, Cal., Thursday.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Church of the Flowers in Glendale at noon, Saturday.
Mr. McHaffie came to the United States, when a young man, from Brantford, Ontario, locating first at St. Paul. He was appointed the first telegrapher in Yellowstone national park and while there he installed the first telephone line. From the park he came to Missoula, installing the first telephone system and opening the first Western Union office here.
He established the McHaffie Brothers' book and stationery company in the McHaffie building at the corner of Higgins avenue and Pine street, retiring from the business in 1910.
He was a trustee of the Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges for a number of years. He was registrar of the Federal land office in Missoula from 1914 to 1923, and was also a trustee of the high school board from 1914 to 1923, and while chairman of the board purchased and supervised the construction of the high school gymnasium. He was bill clerk of the Montana House of Representatives for one term about fifteen years ago.
Mr. McHaffie is survived by his wife; two sons, Stuart, attorney for the Los Angeles district of the American Legion, and Bruce, also in California; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Robinson, and a brother, David, of Brantford, Canada.
Stuart McHaffie graduated from the Montana law school, and is a member of Sigma Chi. Mrs. Robinson is also a graduate of the University and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority."
Obituary was in the LA Times, published 10 Oct 1941 -
"McHaffie, Frank M. husband of Nellie C. father of Stuart M. and Bruce W. of San Bernardino, brother of David S. McHaffie of London, Ont. and of Ruth Robinson.
Services Saturday, 12 noon, Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn, Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
Copy was not real clear - spelling may be off.
The following is from volunteer Kathy Salazar (member #47572417):
Plot information. Francis was cremated. His crypt is located in the Sanctuary of Exaltation; Holly Terrace; crypt #9857. Information on the burial locator for Forest Lawn Glendale.
NOTE: Mother and brother William J. Gravestones spell their last name MacHaffie.
Relationship to me: Great Grandfather.
Son of John & Charlotte A. (Wells) McHaffie, husband of Nellie Carlotta (Williamson) McHaffie, father of Stuart M. McHaffie, Ruth (McHaffie) Robinson and Bruce W. McHaffie.
Obituary was in the Missoulian (Missola, MT), 10 Oct 1941, pg. 1.
"Frank McHaffie Passes at Long Beach on Coast.
Former Civic Leader Here, First Telegrapher In Yellowstone Park.
Frank M. McHaffie, pioneer telegrapher of Yellowstone park and Missoula, and widely-known Garden city business man and civic leader of 20 years ago, died at Long Beach, Cal., Thursday.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Church of the Flowers in Glendale at noon, Saturday.
Mr. McHaffie came to the United States, when a young man, from Brantford, Ontario, locating first at St. Paul. He was appointed the first telegrapher in Yellowstone national park and while there he installed the first telephone line. From the park he came to Missoula, installing the first telephone system and opening the first Western Union office here.
He established the McHaffie Brothers' book and stationery company in the McHaffie building at the corner of Higgins avenue and Pine street, retiring from the business in 1910.
He was a trustee of the Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges for a number of years. He was registrar of the Federal land office in Missoula from 1914 to 1923, and was also a trustee of the high school board from 1914 to 1923, and while chairman of the board purchased and supervised the construction of the high school gymnasium. He was bill clerk of the Montana House of Representatives for one term about fifteen years ago.
Mr. McHaffie is survived by his wife; two sons, Stuart, attorney for the Los Angeles district of the American Legion, and Bruce, also in California; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Robinson, and a brother, David, of Brantford, Canada.
Stuart McHaffie graduated from the Montana law school, and is a member of Sigma Chi. Mrs. Robinson is also a graduate of the University and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority."
Obituary was in the LA Times, published 10 Oct 1941 -
"McHaffie, Frank M. husband of Nellie C. father of Stuart M. and Bruce W. of San Bernardino, brother of David S. McHaffie of London, Ont. and of Ruth Robinson.
Services Saturday, 12 noon, Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn, Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
Copy was not real clear - spelling may be off.
The following is from volunteer Kathy Salazar (member #47572417):
Plot information. Francis was cremated. His crypt is located in the Sanctuary of Exaltation; Holly Terrace; crypt #9857. Information on the burial locator for Forest Lawn Glendale.
NOTE: Mother and brother William J. Gravestones spell their last name MacHaffie.
Relationship to me: Great Grandfather.
Obituary was in the Missoulian (Missola, MT), 10 Oct 1941, pg. 1.
"Frank McHaffie Passes at Long Beach on Coast.
Former Civic Leader Here, First Telegrapher In Yellowstone Park.
Frank M. McHaffie, pioneer telegrapher of Yellowstone park and Missoula, and widely-known Garden city business man and civic leader of 20 years ago, died at Long Beach, Cal., Thursday.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Church of the Flowers in Glendale at noon, Saturday.
Mr. McHaffie came to the United States, when a young man, from Brantford, Ontario, locating first at St. Paul. He was appointed the first telegrapher in Yellowstone national park and while there he installed the first telephone line. From the park he came to Missoula, installing the first telephone system and opening the first Western Union office here.
He established the McHaffie Brothers' book and stationery company in the McHaffie building at the corner of Higgins avenue and Pine street, retiring from the business in 1910.
He was a trustee of the Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges for a number of years. He was registrar of the Federal land office in Missoula from 1914 to 1923, and was also a trustee of the high school board from 1914 to 1923, and while chairman of the board purchased and supervised the construction of the high school gymnasium. He was bill clerk of the Montana House of Representatives for one term about fifteen years ago.
Mr. McHaffie is survived by his wife; two sons, Stuart, attorney for the Los Angeles district of the American Legion, and Bruce, also in California; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Robinson, and a brother, David, of Brantford, Canada.
Stuart McHaffie graduated from the Montana law school, and is a member of Sigma Chi. Mrs. Robinson is also a graduate of the University and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority."
Obituary was in the LA Times, published 10 Oct 1941 -
"McHaffie, Frank M. husband of Nellie C. father of Stuart M. and Bruce W. of San Bernardino, brother of David S. McHaffie of London, Ont. and of Ruth Robinson.
Services Saturday, 12 noon, Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn, Reed Bros., Tapley & Geiger, directors."
Copy was not real clear - spelling may be off.
The following is from volunteer Kathy Salazar (member #47572417):
Plot information. Francis was cremated. His crypt is located in the Sanctuary of Exaltation; Holly Terrace; crypt #9857. Information on the burial locator for Forest Lawn Glendale.
NOTE: Mother and brother William J. Gravestones spell their last name MacHaffie.
Relationship to me: Great Grandfather.
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