John Henry Combs, son of Charles and Ida Caroline Wirth Combs was born Feb 3, 1901 on a farm north of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to young manhood receiving his education in the public school near his home.
On Jan 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and enjoyed fifty-six years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970.
As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle; also serving for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association.
Always willing to lend a helping hand to others in any way he could, he also served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier on New Market routes for 40 years. Also served as Treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years. For the past 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Association and was very conscious of the responsibilities of the position. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site. Others will now have to take up the duties he has performed so faithfully for so many years.
John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market.
A little over two years ago John was stricken with cancer, requiring much hospital care, and baffled medical science. On Thursday May 13, 1976 he passed away at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Harry, Glen and Dewey; 3 sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma.
He is survived by his most devoted companion of 56 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. His death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within, the family circle. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1976
On Jan 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and enjoyed fifty-six years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970.
As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle; also serving for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association.
Always willing to lend a helping hand to others in any way he could, he also served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier on New Market routes for 40 years. Also served as Treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years. For the past 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Association and was very conscious of the responsibilities of the position. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site. Others will now have to take up the duties he has performed so faithfully for so many years.
John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market.
A little over two years ago John was stricken with cancer, requiring much hospital care, and baffled medical science. On Thursday May 13, 1976 he passed away at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Harry, Glen and Dewey; 3 sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma.
He is survived by his most devoted companion of 56 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. His death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within, the family circle. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1976
John Henry Combs, son of Charles and Ida Caroline Wirth Combs was born Feb 3, 1901 on a farm north of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to young manhood receiving his education in the public school near his home.
On Jan 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and enjoyed fifty-six years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970.
As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle; also serving for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association.
Always willing to lend a helping hand to others in any way he could, he also served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier on New Market routes for 40 years. Also served as Treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years. For the past 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Association and was very conscious of the responsibilities of the position. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site. Others will now have to take up the duties he has performed so faithfully for so many years.
John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market.
A little over two years ago John was stricken with cancer, requiring much hospital care, and baffled medical science. On Thursday May 13, 1976 he passed away at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Harry, Glen and Dewey; 3 sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma.
He is survived by his most devoted companion of 56 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. His death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within, the family circle. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1976
On Jan 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and enjoyed fifty-six years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970.
As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle; also serving for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association.
Always willing to lend a helping hand to others in any way he could, he also served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier on New Market routes for 40 years. Also served as Treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years. For the past 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Association and was very conscious of the responsibilities of the position. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site. Others will now have to take up the duties he has performed so faithfully for so many years.
John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market.
A little over two years ago John was stricken with cancer, requiring much hospital care, and baffled medical science. On Thursday May 13, 1976 he passed away at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Harry, Glen and Dewey; 3 sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma.
He is survived by his most devoted companion of 56 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. His death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within, the family circle. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1976
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