Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Tew, Elmer C. May 26, 1920
************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm
************************************************

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Pat Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net May 15, 2020, 1:39 pm

Lake Odessa Wave-Times-Fri. May 28, 1920

E. W. TEW TAKEN BY DEATH WED. NIGHT 
Had Been Confined to Home About Five Weeks with Pernicious Anaemia. Nearly 82 years
Old

Elmer C. Tew, senior member of the firm of E.C. Tew and Sons' large department store
here died at his home Wednesday evening about 11 o'clock.

Had Mr. Tew lived until June 19 he would have been 82 years old, but he has had 
exceptional health and strength and has been at the store a large part of the time
until about five weeks ago when his physical nature weakened. His mind has been alert and
active, taking interest in the business almost to the last.

Mr. Tew was born in Madison county, N. Y. and came to Ionia county, Michigan 56
years ago, locating in Easton township, later moving to Berlin township and from there,
with his sons Edgar A. and Chas. E., going to business in lake Odessa where he has seen their
store advance from a small beginning to a large department store occupying the floor space
of three good stores, all doing a big business.

Mr. Tew married Hannah Mason of Madison County, N Y., who died Jan. 12, 1914. Aside
from the sons above mentioned he leaves an adopted daughter,  Mrs. Flora Coon of
Berlin township, two grandchildren, Chas. Tew, Jr., also associated in the business, and
Mrs. Mary Caswell, also two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Tew served as village president one year and has always been a supporter of any
worthy enterprise for the advancement of the village. His influence has been one of
a strong character with all his associations.

One of his strong characteristics was his methodical habits.He always aiming on
being the first man at he store and the one to lock up at night, as well as his being
dependable in all relations.

Years ago Mr. Tew identified himself with the Methodist church where he proved
himself loyal and substantial, being an official member during his membership. he was also
one of the Building Board when the present church was erected. He has been chorister for 
probably fifteen years or until his eyesight obliged him to give up the work and it
was transferred to his son Edgar.

The Tew family hav had a strong arm to lean upon in their father and his influence
has helped to make them the strong men they are.

He will be missed in the village as he was always at his post, and every one knew
when and where to find him when his help was needed.

The community has lost a prominent member. The funeral will be held at the Methodist
Church this afternoon at 2:30, Rev Thos. Laity of Grand Ledge for seven years pastor
here and Rev. A. F. Nagler the present pastor will conduct the services. Burial will be
at Lakeside.

Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem.0#7-829

File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/t/tew36695nob.txt

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/

File size: 3.2 Kb