The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-08-12
Ben w. Rea Died
Tuesday Night

Ben w. Rea, after many months of
distressing illnesss passed peacefully
into that rest that knows no waking
office block at O'Clock Tuesday eve-
ming. His condition had been criti-
can for many weeks, and his death
was not unexpected by those about
him. Everything that love and af-
fection could suggest was done for his
restoration to health but all to no
purpose, as the complications from
which he suffered so patiently were
beyond all human cure
Mr.. Rea was conscious Of his con-
dition until near the end, and recog-
nized the presence of his wife and the
members Of his family at o'clock
Tuesday evening. After shat he was
oblivious to his surroundings.
In the death of Mr. Rea the com
munity loses a splendid citizen and
the bereaved widow and family a low
ing and induigent husband and father.
Mr.. Rea had been in failing health
for many years. and since May 10 had
been helpless invalid. The malady
which seized upon him made heavy
inroads on his strength and vitality
and it was only by strong determine
tion to survive them that he was able
to repel its assaults.
Mr.. Rea was born at Logansport.
Ind. and was aged so years II months
and 90 days. On October 10. 1892. he
was married at Gallatin. Mo-. to Miss
Maude Crozier. who was untiring in
her attentions to him during his fatal
illness. In 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Rea
and family removed from Missouri to
Colorado and established their home
in Pueblo. where they resided for two
years before coming to Canon CITY
For Is years they have been citizens
of this community. respected and es-
teemd by all who knew them
The deceased is survived. in addi-
tion to the sorrowing widow. by two
sons, Walter Rea and Everett Rea.
both of whom were with him when the
death messenger came to his bedside
Walter is mining engineer. at pres
ent employed in the service OF the
Guggenheim interests In Bolivia.
South America. Everett. the younger
brother. is a resident OF this city
Mr.. Rea was a member OF Canon
City lodge, No. $40. b. p. o. Elks. of
the Modern Woodmen of America and |
the Maccabees. Nearly all his life he |
was associated with the grocery bust |
ness. much of the time as travelling |
salesman for Wholesale firms For
number of years. however. he con-
Quoted grocery in Canon City. Since |
1917 he has been in the employ OF the |
firm of Nave-McCord of Denver as
travelling salesman. Mr. Rea knew |
the grocery business like book. and |
few men were more successful in IL l
than he. A man OF clean life. high |
honesty and integrity. Mr.. Rea won
for himself high place in the affec- |
tion of his friends. Always frank, |
courteous and cheerful. he was fa-
vorite with his associates
Besides the immediate family. TO |
whom reference has already been I
made, he is survived by his aged |
mother. Mrs. NJ. +. Rea of Jamesport. |
Mo-, and two sisters. Mrs. Carrie |
Hamilton OF Jamespori and Mrs ADD |
Jefferson OF Trenton. Mo.
The funeral will take place from
the Elks' home Thursday afternoon. |
The services will be conducted by the
Rev. Guy f. Konkel. pastor OF the i
First Methodist Episcopal church. The |
remains VIII be laid to rest in Lake |
side cemetery. Friends OF the fam
lily invited to the obseauies.