Fannie Elizabeth Carl, eldest child and only daughter of Lewis S. and Jessie (Harris) Carl, was born in Paton, Iowa, May 18, 1903, and died in the hospital at Grand Junction, Colorado, May 11, 1921, just lacking one week of her 18th birthday.

Fannie lived her entire life in Paton with the exception of the last nine months spent in Colorado. She was a member of the 1921 class of Paton High School and had completed her preparations for coming back to Paton to take part in the class play and graduation exercises when she was taken sick.

She united with the M. E. Church several years ago, and there was no more faithful attendant at Sunday school and church services than Fannie.

Of a quiet and lovable disposition, extremely conscientious in everything she did, she made many friends who, while they mourn her untimely death, mourn not as one who has no hope, knowing her confidence in Him who said, "I go to prepare a place for you," and remembering, "There is a reaper whose name is Death, and with his sickle keen, he reaps the bearded grain at a breath, and the flowers that grow between. Shall I have nought that is fair? saith he; Have nought but the bearded grain? Though the breath of these flowers is sweet to me, I will give them all back again. He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes. He kissed their drooping leaves; It was for the Lord of Paradise, he bound them in his sheaves."

The Sunshine Class of Paton, M. E. S. S. desire to add tribute to the life of one of their members and coworkers, Miss Fannie E. Carl: "Always a faithful and regular attendant of the class and of their class meetings, having retained her membership after assuming the responsibility of Librarian of the S. S. and asked to have her membership retained during her stay in DeBeque, where at the present time was a member of the Methodist School. She was seldom absent from her post of duty, always willing to help whenever needed. To the family and relatives as well as to the Sunshine Class, she has bequeathed the richest legacy that is within the power of human mortals to bestow, the influence of a Christian life. This life, though short, has not been lived in vain. Our class and each individual life will be the richer and more consecrated to the Master's work because of our association with her. God is faithful. Not He has been, not He will be; both are true. But today, in this sore trial, God is faithful now to you."

The funeral services were held from the Paton M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Her pastor, Reverend H. M. Strong, conducted the services and the members of her graduating class acted as pallbearers: Lois Chester, Miriam Rapp, Harold C. Wahl, Richard H. Pemble, Leslie Krafft and Leslie Mengel. The Sunshine Class of the M. E. Church attended in a body. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. The pulpit was banked with beautiful flowers, tokens of love for the deceased and sympathy for the family. It was one of the most largely attended funerals ever held in Paton which in itself was a fitting tribute to the deceased. Interment was made in Paton Township Cemetery.

Fannie is survived by her parents; two brothers, Beryl and Gordon; her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Carl, and many other relatives residing here.

In reference to her death, the DeBeque, Colorado newspaper says, "A hush came over the busy school room, and hearts of all DeBeque when the news came that Fannie Carl had passed away during the night at the Nelson Sanitarium in Grand Junction. Fannie was the only member of the senior class in the DeBeque High School and recently took part in the entertainment given by the high school students. She was a bright and willing student and had endeared herself to all her teachers and fellow students. She planned to return last week to Iowa and graduate from Paton High School with her former classmates. However, she had not been well for several days, finally consenting to leave school a week ago Tuesday. Her condition was not considered serious until Sunday when Dr. Sullivan was summoned from Grand Junction in consultation on the case. He pronounced the malady, typhoid fever, and Miss Carl was taken to the sanitarium Monday. Everything that medical science and careful nursing could do was done to save the young girl's life. She had a strong constitution and put up a valiant fight. The end peacefully came Wednesday morning about 1 o'clock.

A sweeter, purer soul never returned to its Maker. It was indeed a privilege to have known such a beautiful character. Her life, full of thoughtful words and unselfish deeds, will ever be an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a consistent Christian and a member of the Methodist Church since a child. The parents and many devoted relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.

During all her illness, Fannie was always optimistic, talked about her schoolwork up to the very last and planned for her future. Our plans for her had been to give a reception Thursday afternoon, May 5, at which time she was to receive her diploma from our high school and the scholarship from the state schools. Then that evening with her grandmother, she was to leave for Paton, Iowa, there to have a part in all the commencement activities of Paton High School Class of 1921 with which class she had entered that school. In the real meaning of the word commencement, Fannie was truly entered into a new life.

"We cannot say, and we will not say, that she is dead, she is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, she has wandered into an unknown land and left us dreaming how very fair it needs must be, since she lingers there."

The family left with the body Thursday afternoon for Paton where the funeral will be held Sunday.

A former pastor's tribute: "Mr. Editor, friends and readers of the Paton Portrait, will you indulge me with a few words? News has just reached me that one of the jewels of Paton, or at least a product of Paton has passed on to that borne from which no traveler returns. I refer to Miss Fannie Carl. It may sound strange to say it, but there has come to us no greater shock, that we can recall in all the work of our Pastorate than the passing of this beautiful, sedate and queenly character; a jewel that is rare in any community.

To my mind, it is one of the calls of a wonderful Savior in permitting, the passing of this wonderful and promising life, to her friends, loved ones and school mates, and all those who knew her so well to live as she did; as it always seemed to us to live for something, and for somebody. She possessed that grace, poise, and beauty of character that will not fade as time passes by. A character untarnished, unblemished and beautifully developing as she grew in knowledge and responsibility.

We are not ashamed to say that we weep with those who weep in this sad bereavement of this esteemed family. We feel assured that the little city of Paton and community, the church and Sunday school to which she was always during our pastorate, so faithful and devoted, will feel seriously the loss of her presence, her pure and helpful influence. Oh, friends, did you not feel when you looked upon her form for the last time that you could truly say, "Behold one who has seen Jesus," and in His presence will ever abide. Will not heaven and its benedictions feel nearer to you, and can you not truly say, it was a benediction to have known and to love a jewel so rare?"

Death has no charm to a normal mind and spirit, yet through it, God has willed the greater development of the immortal that dwells within us and should be the greater part of us while we labor and wait the call that comes to us all, both young and old.

Our heart goes out to all the bereaved ones and our prayer ascends to the God of all grace, that His grace may strengthen and comfort all who are likewise bereaved. With best regards to all our Paton friends." The Rev. J. A. Howard

Among the out-of-town relatives and friends of the family who were present at the funeral were:

Mr. and Mrs. E. S. French

Mrs. Ida Richards of Pine River, Minn.

Mrs. F. I. Chapman of Marseilles, Ill.

A. C. Curtis of Lake City, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. George Henry of Richmond, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bowling

Mrs. Carrie Stananger, Misses Nelle and Virginia of Denison, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dutton and Mrs. Maude Kinsey of Perry, Ia.

Mrs. W. E. Sedgewick of Hawarden, Ia.

Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Townsend and Leslie of Gilmore City, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark V. French and daughters and Edward Fowler of Ames, Ia.

Mrs. Lou Burnett of Ionia, Ia.

Mrs. G. F. Rider, Mrs. Merton Strand and Mrs. May Durnall of Des Moines, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. Rex R. Cruzan of Oskaloosa, Ia.

Mrs. Rebecca Conant of Churdan, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Bower, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Richards and Mrs. H. M. Marker of Jefferson, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Mulholland of Fort Dodge, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. Harlie Edgerton of Boone, Ia.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. John Carl of Dana, Ia.

The Grand Junction Glove And The Paton Patriot, published in Grand Junction, Iowa on Thursday, May 19th 1921; Page 5