Lyman Andrew Perry Obituary - Clarion, Wright Co. ,Iowa

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	LYMAN ANDREW PERRY

Lyman Andrew Perry was  born in Perryville, Tyoga County, New York, January 2, 1857.
  His father, Channey Perry, being a Barge Captain, his early boyhood was spent on 
the Erie Canal.  At the age of eight he came with an uncle to Wright County, Iowa, 
where with the exception of eight years living near Wyndall, Minn,, he continued to 
live, settling in Clarion in 1909.  From 1913 to 1929 he was employed by the Chicago 
Great Western in the baggage and freight department.
	On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1877, he was united in marriage to Sarah 
Elizabeth Walton. To this union seven children were born, four boys and three girls.  
His wife, Sarah, three daughters, Kitty Jane Perry, Mrs. Mary Bradley, Mrs. Clara Lord, 
and one son, Arthur W. Perry, preceded him in death.
	In 1927, he and Mrs. Perry observed their 50th wedding anniversary.  Since 
his wife's death he has made his home, during the winter months with his son Ralph 
of Council Bluffs, and through the summer with his son, Shirley of Clarion.
	On March 4th, after a several weeks illness, he passed away at the Mercy 
Hospital, Council Bluffs at the age of 85 years, 2 months, and 2 days.
	Mr. Perry is survived by three sons; Ralph A. of Council Bluffs, Ray R. of 
Oelwein and Shirley L. of Clarion; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, 
many other relatives and a host of friends.
	He was a member of the First Methodist church of Clarion, as long as his 
health permitted, he attended the church services.  He was a good and kind husband 
and father; a conscientious citizen of affable character.  Relatives and friends will
miss him.
	Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:45 at the Eyler Funeral home and at 
2:00 p.m. at the First Methodist church.
	
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