Thomas Fitzgerald Nebeker of Fairview passed away on Saturday, August 17th from a lingering illness which terminated in pneumonia. He had been ill for a year of more and was taken worse about two weeks ago. In his weakened condition he succumbed to pneumonia after a few days.
Thomas Fitzgerald Nebeker was born August 27, 1881 in Laketown, Rich County Utah, the son of Aaron and Jane Elizabeth Nebeker. His mother passed away when he was a boy of five years and from then on he never knew a mother's care. On the 27th day of July 1890 he met with the accident that deprived him of his eye sight and he spent 50 years of his life in total darkness, still he could feel a cheerful confidence that many with no handicap can ever see.
With his parents, he came to Star Valley in 1901, and his home has been here since that time.
He spent seven years at the Deaf and Blind College of Ogden, Utah and there gained knowledge in many useful arts and as he possessed a beautiful voice, he took training in voice culture, also instrumental music and spent many happy hours with his music, and also responded whenever called upon to take any part on programs. He was very efficient in all lines of farm or mechanical work.
His was a gentle, sunny, disposition. He was just as willing to give as to receive and showed all through his life an unselfish devotion to those he lived with and all his brothers and associates loved him for his courage and shining example.
He is gone, but will not be forgotten and his salvation is sure.
Funeral services were held for Fitzgerald Nebeker Monday, August 19, 1940. The services was conducted by Clarence Erickson.
Trio Loves Old sweet Song, by Ronald and Elden Allred and Leon Shumway.
Prayer by R.H. Hillstead.
Solo My Father Knows, by Mrs Walter Harmon.
A.R. Kennington spoke of the beauties and comforts of belonging to the L.D. S. church especially at a time like this. He had noticed that Fitz never complained although he had been blind for many years, and that he always said he didn't believe God ever make mistakes. Even being blind didn't stop Fitz from being very industrious. He bore his testimony of the gospel.
Solo Not Understood, by Mrs Eldon Erickson.
Theron Merritt spoke of his friendship with the Nebeker boys especially Fitz. He told the story of Job and Christ fasting forty days and nights. He complimented the Nebeker family on their loving care of blind Fitz and told briefly, faith promoting story by Bro. Monson.
Solo I Am a Pilgrim, by Mrs Annie Hood.
Bishop J.L. Brown said he had known this family for many years and always found Fitz cheerful and happy. He remembered Fitz taking active part in ward programs and paying his tithes and offerings. He too congratulated the family for taking care of Fitz.
Quartet by Mr and Mrs. Eldon Allred, Ronald Allred and Mabel Brown, "Some Time We'll Understand".
Prayer by Vernon Hoopes. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: Delmar, Earl, Harold, Ralph, Homard and Lester Nebeker. His nieces, Jane, Lucille, Laura, grace, Evelyn, and Alta carried the beautiful flowers.

Nebeker, Thomas Fitzgerald (22 Aug 1940)Star Valley Independent

Thomas Fitzgerald NEBEKER is the son of Aaron NEBEKER and Jane Elizabeth BRUNKER