Husband of Ora Luverna Lovell. Son of John William Gartin and Parepa Rosa Lynch
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON LEADER
Chariton, Iowa
Tuesday, June 14, 1994
JOHN LAUREL GARTIN
John Laurel Gartin, son of John W. and Parepa Lynch Gartin, was born March 19, 1907, in the Freedom neighborhood, Lucas County, Iowa, the seventh of nine children. He passed away at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton on June 4, 1994, following a stroke on May 26, 1994.
On Feb. 14, 1934, at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Chariton, John married Ora Luverna Lovell, who survives. They are the parents of Beverly Elaine Keener, of Centerville, Donald Eugene Gartin, of Mt. Pleasant, George Randall Gartin, of San Diego, Calif., and Carol Ann Taylor, of Davenport. There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
John is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Campbell of Des Moines and Lillian Remster of Cheyenne, Wyo., and one brother, Archie Gartin, of Bakersfield, Calif. John was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Peco Morrett; and by four brothers, Charles, Rex, Dewey and Harley. He is also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews.
John and Ora were residents of Lucas County for their entire married life and moved to the Salem community in Benton Township in 1938, where they were tenant farmers until 1948, when they moved to the Miller farm. In 1952, they moved to the Lovell farm where they have since maintained their permanent residence
John and Ora have been members of the Lucas County Farm Bureau for 49 years, were active members of the Salem Community Church until its closing, attended First Baptist Church in Russell and the Chariton Bible Church. They were active in the Lucas County Historical Society to which they donated some of their farm equipment. They were also active in 4-H affairs for a number of years.
John retired from active farming because of his heart condition for which he was required to wear a pacemaker. John also suffered from lung cancer and Parkinson's Disease.
John was well-known throughout the county as a good farmer, neighbor, citizen and friend. He enjoyed the respect and affection of all who knew him. His thoughtfulness, kindness to others, his sense of humor, honesty and fairness were understood and appreciated by all who knew him. The resolute and courageous manner in which he face the difficulties and trials of life, including his final struggle, will be remembered by all who were close to him.
For the past year, John and Ora have resided at Northridge, where they appreciated the kind and friendly association with other residents and staff. They deeply appreciated and enjoyed the visits which they have received from their longtime friends, neighbors and relatives. John became a Christian in 1945 and will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fielding Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul J. Olson conducting the service, assisted by the Rev. Lesley Nickell. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON LEADER
Chariton, Iowa
Tuesday, June 14, 1994
JOHN LAUREL GARTIN
John Laurel Gartin, son of John W. and Parepa Lynch Gartin, was born March 19, 1907, in the Freedom neighborhood, Lucas County, Iowa, the seventh of nine children. He passed away at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton on June 4, 1994, following a stroke on May 26, 1994.
On Feb. 14, 1934, at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Chariton, John married Ora Luverna Lovell, who survives. They are the parents of Beverly Elaine Keener, of Centerville, Donald Eugene Gartin, of Mt. Pleasant, George Randall Gartin, of San Diego, Calif., and Carol Ann Taylor, of Davenport. There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
John is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Campbell of Des Moines and Lillian Remster of Cheyenne, Wyo., and one brother, Archie Gartin, of Bakersfield, Calif. John was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Peco Morrett; and by four brothers, Charles, Rex, Dewey and Harley. He is also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews.
John and Ora were residents of Lucas County for their entire married life and moved to the Salem community in Benton Township in 1938, where they were tenant farmers until 1948, when they moved to the Miller farm. In 1952, they moved to the Lovell farm where they have since maintained their permanent residence
John and Ora have been members of the Lucas County Farm Bureau for 49 years, were active members of the Salem Community Church until its closing, attended First Baptist Church in Russell and the Chariton Bible Church. They were active in the Lucas County Historical Society to which they donated some of their farm equipment. They were also active in 4-H affairs for a number of years.
John retired from active farming because of his heart condition for which he was required to wear a pacemaker. John also suffered from lung cancer and Parkinson's Disease.
John was well-known throughout the county as a good farmer, neighbor, citizen and friend. He enjoyed the respect and affection of all who knew him. His thoughtfulness, kindness to others, his sense of humor, honesty and fairness were understood and appreciated by all who knew him. The resolute and courageous manner in which he face the difficulties and trials of life, including his final struggle, will be remembered by all who were close to him.
For the past year, John and Ora have resided at Northridge, where they appreciated the kind and friendly association with other residents and staff. They deeply appreciated and enjoyed the visits which they have received from their longtime friends, neighbors and relatives. John became a Christian in 1945 and will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fielding Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul J. Olson conducting the service, assisted by the Rev. Lesley Nickell. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery.
Husband of Ora Luverna Lovell. Son of John William Gartin and Parepa Rosa Lynch
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON LEADER
Chariton, Iowa
Tuesday, June 14, 1994
JOHN LAUREL GARTIN
John Laurel Gartin, son of John W. and Parepa Lynch Gartin, was born March 19, 1907, in the Freedom neighborhood, Lucas County, Iowa, the seventh of nine children. He passed away at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton on June 4, 1994, following a stroke on May 26, 1994.
On Feb. 14, 1934, at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Chariton, John married Ora Luverna Lovell, who survives. They are the parents of Beverly Elaine Keener, of Centerville, Donald Eugene Gartin, of Mt. Pleasant, George Randall Gartin, of San Diego, Calif., and Carol Ann Taylor, of Davenport. There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
John is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Campbell of Des Moines and Lillian Remster of Cheyenne, Wyo., and one brother, Archie Gartin, of Bakersfield, Calif. John was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Peco Morrett; and by four brothers, Charles, Rex, Dewey and Harley. He is also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews.
John and Ora were residents of Lucas County for their entire married life and moved to the Salem community in Benton Township in 1938, where they were tenant farmers until 1948, when they moved to the Miller farm. In 1952, they moved to the Lovell farm where they have since maintained their permanent residence
John and Ora have been members of the Lucas County Farm Bureau for 49 years, were active members of the Salem Community Church until its closing, attended First Baptist Church in Russell and the Chariton Bible Church. They were active in the Lucas County Historical Society to which they donated some of their farm equipment. They were also active in 4-H affairs for a number of years.
John retired from active farming because of his heart condition for which he was required to wear a pacemaker. John also suffered from lung cancer and Parkinson's Disease.
John was well-known throughout the county as a good farmer, neighbor, citizen and friend. He enjoyed the respect and affection of all who knew him. His thoughtfulness, kindness to others, his sense of humor, honesty and fairness were understood and appreciated by all who knew him. The resolute and courageous manner in which he face the difficulties and trials of life, including his final struggle, will be remembered by all who were close to him.
For the past year, John and Ora have resided at Northridge, where they appreciated the kind and friendly association with other residents and staff. They deeply appreciated and enjoyed the visits which they have received from their longtime friends, neighbors and relatives. John became a Christian in 1945 and will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fielding Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul J. Olson conducting the service, assisted by the Rev. Lesley Nickell. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON LEADER
Chariton, Iowa
Tuesday, June 14, 1994
JOHN LAUREL GARTIN
John Laurel Gartin, son of John W. and Parepa Lynch Gartin, was born March 19, 1907, in the Freedom neighborhood, Lucas County, Iowa, the seventh of nine children. He passed away at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton on June 4, 1994, following a stroke on May 26, 1994.
On Feb. 14, 1934, at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Chariton, John married Ora Luverna Lovell, who survives. They are the parents of Beverly Elaine Keener, of Centerville, Donald Eugene Gartin, of Mt. Pleasant, George Randall Gartin, of San Diego, Calif., and Carol Ann Taylor, of Davenport. There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
John is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Campbell of Des Moines and Lillian Remster of Cheyenne, Wyo., and one brother, Archie Gartin, of Bakersfield, Calif. John was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Peco Morrett; and by four brothers, Charles, Rex, Dewey and Harley. He is also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews.
John and Ora were residents of Lucas County for their entire married life and moved to the Salem community in Benton Township in 1938, where they were tenant farmers until 1948, when they moved to the Miller farm. In 1952, they moved to the Lovell farm where they have since maintained their permanent residence
John and Ora have been members of the Lucas County Farm Bureau for 49 years, were active members of the Salem Community Church until its closing, attended First Baptist Church in Russell and the Chariton Bible Church. They were active in the Lucas County Historical Society to which they donated some of their farm equipment. They were also active in 4-H affairs for a number of years.
John retired from active farming because of his heart condition for which he was required to wear a pacemaker. John also suffered from lung cancer and Parkinson's Disease.
John was well-known throughout the county as a good farmer, neighbor, citizen and friend. He enjoyed the respect and affection of all who knew him. His thoughtfulness, kindness to others, his sense of humor, honesty and fairness were understood and appreciated by all who knew him. The resolute and courageous manner in which he face the difficulties and trials of life, including his final struggle, will be remembered by all who were close to him.
For the past year, John and Ora have resided at Northridge, where they appreciated the kind and friendly association with other residents and staff. They deeply appreciated and enjoyed the visits which they have received from their longtime friends, neighbors and relatives. John became a Christian in 1945 and will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fielding Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul J. Olson conducting the service, assisted by the Rev. Lesley Nickell. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery.
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