Beckham County, OK - Obits: William Pasco, 1924
Wednesday 17 Sep 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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PASCO, WILLIAM
(27 Nov 1924, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
DEATH OF WILLIAM PASCO
After a lingering illness William Pasco, a pioneer citizen of Elk City and
community, died early last Friday morning, November 21st.  He was born in
Belmont County, Ohio, on September 20th, 1852, and was 72 years and two
months of age at his death.
At seventeen years of age he united with the Methodist Episcopal church at
Mt. Zion, Ill.  His first marriage took place in Wayne County, Ill., when
he married Miss Alice Baker.  Five boys and two girls were born to this
union.  His wife died in Nebraska in 1890.  On November 2, 1898, in
Belmont, Ohio, he was married to Miss Mary Perkins.  One child was born to
this union, Miss Wilma Pasco, who with the mother has tenderly cared for
Mr. Pasco in his long illness.
In 1900 the Pasco family moved to Oklahoma and have resided in Elk City
and community ever since.  All of his children of the first marriage, as
well as his widow and Miss Wilma survive.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church where many of his old
time friends assembled to bid him a last goodby.  It was remarked about
the large number of elderly men who were present at the funeral, and he
will be sadly missed by many of his old comrades.  There were also many
other friends present.  Many beautiful floral offerings covered the
casket, showing the love and respect of his many friends.
C. H. Lemmex preached a helpful sermon, one of faith and hope.  The choir
sang several selections after which the body was taken to Fairlawn
cemetery and laid to rest.

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