The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-07-13
Many MOURN FOR
GILBERT ]. WESLEY

1870
On Friday morning, July 9TH, a
1920, Gilbert j. Westby was calico
home to reap the reward of wei
spent lie. He was born at Granite
Falls, Mimi, Sept. 18th, 1878, Here
he lived with his parents until hi
came to North Dakota about clever
years ago, when he filed on his home
stead at brady. He was married t.
Miss lMargie HerDlg on Jan. 1st, 1909
He is survived by his widow, his faith
err, Otto Westby of Renville, MINI.
five brothers, Cornelius, Martin, John
Alfred and Elvin, and two sisters
Olga and Mrs. C. Edlund, all Of Rem
Vile county.
He was sick but short time, being
taken with typhoid fever just week
before his death. Peritonitis set in
and he became rapidly worse. His
weakness and lowered vitality gave
little hope, and after couple of days
of struggling the end was reached
His brother Elvin was with him when
he died, but his father brother John,
and sister, Mrs. Edlund, and other
relatives arrived too late.
He was buried from his home Mon
day morning at II O'Clock by Rev.
W. H. Bennett of Grano, N. D., his
former beloved pastor. Much help
and comfort was derived from the as
surfing words spoken to the sorrow
ing wife, relatives and many friends.
A quartette, composed of the Misses
Ida and Hattie Underdahl, Nelse I'm
derdahl and Ivan Clemings sang
Sweet Be Thy Rest and "Good
Night, Good Night" At the grave
was sung, "Shall We Gather at the
River" a favorite OF the deceased. In
spite of the inclement weather a large
crowd of sorrowing friends gathered
at his home and the procession leav-
ing the house was over a mile long.
The beautiful floral offerings bespoke
the sympathy of many friends.
Gilbert Westby, was man of sterl.
ing qualities. His always hearty,
genial and kindly nature attracted all
to him, and made him beloved by
everybody that knew him Children,
neighbors and friends alike welcomed
him everywhere. He was power for
much good and to the last was inter
ested in all good works in the com.
munity For the past five years he
has served as supervisor on the town
board and In an public matters his
advice was looked up to. He was pro
moter and active worker Of the Burt
Township Farmers club. He has loft
us but his unfinished work will be car
ried on by those who loved him best !.
The example he set will be stop
ping stone for many erring feet for
years to come,
And so we mourn him, not because
he was called up higher, but because
he lived amongst us and was kind
neighbor.
Gone home there is sound Of resting
Az weary hps pronounce the word
Forever shielded from earth's tumult
Forever "persent with the Lord"
Gone home! the battle strife IL ended
The arms are grounded at His feet
Another victor waits the mourning
When Gods great host shall BE-
complete.
Gone home! while still we watch and
wonder
So prompt the message sent fol
thee;
We had no time to learn It's meaning
Ere thy bright spirit was set free.
Gone home! while yet fond hearts
were waiting
To hear more words Of life and
love;
Gone horne to happy be forever
With other loved ones UP above.
Harry Lewis Is planting good-siset
field of corn and will later on SOW
winter wheat on his farm north o.