The Colorado statesman., 1921-01-15
Pioneers and Leading Citizens in At
tendance at Funeral Pay Glowing
Tribute to His Memory.

"Our years are as tale that is
told" were among the solemn words
that fell from the lips of the Rev. W.
H. Thomas, pastor of Shorter Church,
when he performed the ceremony for
the dead over the remains of owen
George Caswell last Sunday ut his late
residence, 2733 Cham,n street, where
he passed over TO the Great Beyond
early Friday morning, Jan. 2.
Born in Macon, Ga, nearly sixty
eight years ago he was left an orphan
at the age of 10, when he started out
to shoulder the responsibility that
sooner or later falls to every man
the supporting and shaping of ones
life and destiny. Working nj n hotel
while yet boy, he met Mr.. Palmer
who induced him to travel, and in the
year 1880 Caswell, then young man,
arrived in Colorado Springs as Mr..
Palmer's valet, remaining with him I'M
til his death. Coming to Denver short
ly after, he obtained employment in
the Ternell Catering Company, where
his ability was soon recognized, and
then his services We're in great de-
mand by the leading members Of soci-
ETY.. Caswell severed his connection
with the firm for better position
with the O. p Baur Catering Com
pany, remaining in their employment
up to the time of his death.
For thirty-five years, popularity
known as "Owen," he served the o. i.
Baur Company from n small concern
to its present position of one of the
largest and best confectionery and ca
tering firms in the country, and the
proprietOrs as well as patrons do not
hesitate to accord praise for the great
part he took in the upbuilding of the
| firm. Owen was the custodian of
thousands of dollars worth of silver
ware and dishes, some of these not to
be duplicated in these days, and his
keen and retentive powers for events,
| faces, homes, etc, We're unsurpassed.
He was beloved and highly respected
| for his special manners which mater
| tally increased the patronage of the
firm, and young and old, rich and
poor, credited him as being man
worthy of their confidence and sup
port After brief Illness he died.
and an evidence of the esteem he was
held in proved beyond doubt that he
will be greatly missed, at the attend
ance at the funeral services consisted
of people in every walk of life.
Revs. Wilson and Raining of the
Campbell A. NJ. z. Church and Epls-
copal Church of the Redeemer, as
sisted the Rev. Thomas in performing
the last rites, and among the numerous
expressions of coincidence from many
citizens and out-of-town sympathizers
was one especially from Hon. Judge
and Mrs. Owen Edgar lie Fevre, lead
ing members of Denver social circle,
which we publish, as in our belief,
"Give honor to whom honor is due"
Accompanying large and beautiful
wreath was Il card with the following :
"a tribute to man we all loved and
respected for the great share he has
had in the lives of three generations
of Denver folk"
The floral offerings were rare and
beautiful, the firm of o. =. Baur send
ing an immense piece which was but a
| faint evidence of the sorrow in the
hearts of officials and clerks who at
tended in large body.
Pioneers, residents of several years,
men and women whom owen made it
possible to make comfortable liveli-
hood, came to pay their last respects
and amid tear-laden faces his body
was committed to the earth at Fair
mount cemetery in well chosen plot
of ground. We pay our respect ana
reverence to man who lived well,
who believed in his God, and who be-
friended humanity to share his prac-
teal sympathy with them unStintinSly.
We shed tear for our departed
friend, old subscriber and well wisher
and pray for the REPOSE OF HIS
SOUL.
Six Rooms Modern, 1921 East 22nd
| Ave Terms. Owner, THOMPSON. M