Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-14
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William q. Pinegar was born De-
cember %, 1870 at Chillicothe, Iowa,
and died July 8, 1906, at Butte, Mont.
He was married July 9, 1902. to Mrs.
Marie FIanprichs Brahm Of Butte.
Mont, who with Little Lois, Baby
Margaret and little stepdaughter, Hell.
en- survive him. He was the third Of
a family of seven children, FIVE Of
whom have preceded him to the life
beyond. Only one sister, Elsie D. Pat
terson of Osceola, survives him. His
early childhood was spent at his old
home, but at the early age Of Is years,
his desire for higher education led
him first to Oskaloosa college, and lat
ter to Valparaiso. Ind. where he was
fitted for his chosen profession, civil
engineering. Throughout his school
ture won for him the love and esteem
of all with whom he came in con-
tact.
In 1889 he went to Albuquerque, N.
Mexico, where for four years he fol-
lowed engineering, going from there
to Arizona, California, Washington,
and Montana. In 1908 he came home,
remaining ten months but his love
for his work led him back again to
Montana, where he located roads,
mines, etc. He was for two terms
SSuALy surveyor VI ICSE lTOo6C W.
For the past few years he was dep
uty United States mineral surveyor.
For fifteen months preceding his
death he was general manager Of the
Allen Gold Mining Co., having much
Of the time 100 to 200 men under his
supervision.
One Of his chief characteristics was
his fathfulness and devotion to duty.
and when he began to fail under the
arduous duties Of such a life, he stood
bravely at his post, despite the en-
the latter part Of May, when he broke
down entirely from nervous exhaus-
tion
Father and mother were hastily
summoned, but by the time they
reached his bedside he had rallied and
steadily gained during the three weeks
Of their stay. His doctor advised alb
solute rest for a year, and he planned
to spend part Of 1t among the friends
Of his childhood. though he had al
ready begun plans for future work
July l with wife and little ones and
a few friends he spent the day at Col
umbia Gardens, enjoying the outing
very much: No alarming symptoms
developed the End, and he retired in
comparative comfort, arising later tc
minister to Baby Margaret, who was
restless in her sleep.
In the early morning his wife was
awakened by his breathing a little
heavily and in a few moments he
passed painlessly and peacefully tt
sleep. He had no fear to go, only re-
greet at leaving his dear ones.
He was an honored member Of the
knights of Pythias lodge of Anacon-
da, Montana the members of which
rendered kindly assistance to the be.
reaved wife. An only brother hasten.
ed from Oregon, and accompanied hel
home. The funeral services were con.
Quoted by Rev. Monkman Of the M. e
church at 2 p. M. Monday, and a large
concourse of friends followed the re-
mains to the beautiful cemetery, Wher'
his remains were laid to rest.
| Douhly said that it should be on hi
wedding anniversary. Hundreds O.
hearts today ache in loving sympath.
with the stricken wife, who witt
her brother and little ones had jour
4 neyed from her far western home t
bury his remains at his childhoo'
home.
There will always be an aching vol
no other one can fill, and we sadl,
question why in the flower Of his ear
| ly manhood he should be taken fror
his loved ones.-Contributed.