Clark County NV Archives Obituaries.....FAYLE, George December 9 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nv/nvfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gerry Perry missgerry@cox.net May 30, 2004, 12:31 am Las Vegas Age - 12/14/1918 Las Vegas Age 12/14/1918 DEATH OF GEORGE FAYLE AN IRREPARABLE LOSS THE PASSING OF A NOBLE MAN BRINGS SADNESS TO HEARTS OF MANY DIED FAYLE: At his home in Goodsprings, Nevada, Monday, December 9, 1918, George Arthur FAYLE, aged 37 years, ten months and six days. No event has brought to our community such deep and general sorrow as the death of our friend Geo. A. FAYLE. He was taken ill with influenza Sunday, December 2, 1918, and for several days seemed to be progressing safely. But on Friday before his death the dreaded sceptle pneumonia began its work, and no human agency could avert the end. Mindful that the end was approaching, the stricken man during the closing days of his life carefully made the plans for the future of his affairs. Then with the consciousness of a busy life well spent, he closed his eyes upon worldly things and entered upon his reward of immortality. Among his last requests, he asked that he be buried where he had lived and loved, and his body now reposes in the grave on the little knoll looking out upon mountain and plain just by the place which was his life's best work. And as the years roll on, the sight of his grave beside the road will be as a greeting to old friends who travel to the little town of Goodsprings; and when they come away the spot will give to them a silent farewell, bringing a wealth of happy memories - of friendly words once spoken - the hearty greetings - the kindly friendship - the helpful deeds of the one who has gone his way across the dark river before us. The funeral services were held in the dining room of the Fayle hotel, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Thursday the 12th. The arrangements for the funeral had been made by M. M. RILEY, a brother Elk and a very close friend of the deceased for many years. The casket was surrounded by such a wealth of beautiful floral tributes as is rarely seen. The services were carried out according to the ritual of the Elks. The brother Elks gathered about the casket and friends stood bowed in reverence. The whole scene was most beautiful and impressive. Mr. STONE, a brother Elk, first sang "Lead Kindly Light," after which Rev. P. S. SMITHE read a short service of the Episcopal church. Mr. STONE then sang "Nearer My God to Thee." The Elks in a fitting manner carried out their beautiful and touching services in memory of the departed brother. There were no dry eyes and tears flowed without restraint from the eyes of strong men long unused to tears. "He was my best friend," was the thought and expression of everyone. The services were concluded with "Beautiful late of Somewhere." Then the casket was reverently borne to the big truck which was owned by the deceased, and which had been converted into a black draped catafalque, and buried from sight under the floral tribues brought by loving friends. M. M. RILEY, J. A. EGGER, R. W. MARTIN, J. A. FREDRICKSON, James ASHBAUGH and Frank A. STEVENS, the pall bearers, took their stations on each side of the truck and the brother Elks formed just behind. As the procession moved, the hundreds who had gathered to pay the last earthly honors to their friend, followed on foot. The funeral cortege passed down through the little hollow, around the bend in the road on the side of the hill, and wound solemnly and silently and reverently down to the place of rest. And as the low western sun cast our lengthening shadows before us as if for a reminder that our sun of life is also sinking westward, the scene was beautiful and impressive - a fitting farewell to him who had so often in life passed that way. At the burial place, the Elks again took up the service. The hands of friends and brothers lowered the casket to the friendly embrace of mother earth; the sprigs of amarynthe, the emblem of immortality, were placed with reverence and love within the grave - and the day was done. A man, strong and true, had finished a life of achievement and a noble soul had entered into the peace of immortal life. George A. FAYLE was born in Los Angeles, California, February 3rd, 1881, and passed the years of his early life in Southern California where he received his education. In 1901, at the age of twenty, he took his most important step in life when he married Jean HENDERSON, who through the years of married life has been a devoted and helpful wife, sharing in his sturggles and cheering him through the dark places. Three children bless the union, George Arthur FAYLE, Jr., Leonard R. FAYLE, and Jean Nevada FAYLE, all of whom have been spared to sustain the mother in the hours of desolation. In 1905 the family moved to Jean, Nevada, on the line of the newly built Salt Lake Railroad, and here he became a partner in the firm of Yount & Fayle, laying the foundation of his fortune. In January, 1916, he purchased Mr. YOUNT's interest in the business and during the following year made many improvements, building great stores, both at Jean and Goodsprings and the Hotel Fayle in Goodsprings. The business grew and prospered until it finally reached the proportions of the most important business of southern Nevada. His efforts were not confined to the mercantile business, however. In the development of the Yellow Pine Mining District he became the most important factor, having interests in many of the mines, and never failed in his assistance to the prospector, who was struggling to open up his property. He handled the marketing and settlement for thousands of tons of ore for the miners and was foremost in every good work of a public nature. Since 1912 he has been a member of the board of county commissioners for the past two years being chairman of the board. In the performance of his official duties, his strict integrity, his unflagging energy and his boundless generosity in the expenditure of his own time, money and efforts for the benefit of the county have been invaluable. Owing to the growing burden of his private affairs, he felt it impossible to serve the county another term and declined to be a candidate at the last election. In accordance with his wishes, Mrs. FAYLE will take up the management of the extensive business interests, and continue until the boys have finished their education and are able to take up the work. George FAYLE had a vigorous and pleasing personality, and was withal kindly in his relationship with his fellow men and generous and helpful in his nature. He loved his wife and children as only a strong man and true can love. He was staunch and loyal to his friends. Personally the writer of these lines feels deep grief in the loss of one whom all were pleased to call friend. The finest tribute we can add is the common comment of those who knew him best, "I have lost my best friend." This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/nvfiles/ File size: 7.3 Kb