Beckham County, OK - Obits: Dr. Ira A. Lee, 1923
28 August 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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LEE, IRA A.
(2 Aug 1923, Thursday, Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
Last Tuesday evening Dr. I. A. Lee was stricken with paralysis of the
heart.  He had just returned to his office from visiting a patient, when
the stroke attacked him and rendered him unconscious, from which condition
he failed to rally, passing out of the world at 12:15 Wednesday morning.
Dr. Lee was 47 years of age.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed
as we go to press.  Next week's paper will contain his obituary.
(2 Aug 1923, Elk City News Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
DEATH OF DR. I. A. LEE
The people of Elk City were greatly shocked Wednesday when they heard of
the death of Dr. I. A. Lee, of Erick.  Dr. Lee died of neuralgie of the
heart and was ill less than 12 hours, having an attack while in his office
in the afternoon and dying at 1:15 Wednesday morning.  Dr. Lee has
suffered from nephritis for several years, but had no serious attacks
lately, before the one causing his death.
Dr. Lee and family were former residents of Elk City, where he did medical
practice for a couple of years.  They came here from Erick and returned
there more than a year ago.  While here they made a host of friends who
join the News Democrat in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved
family.
The funeral will be held at Erick Thursday afternoon.  A number of people
from Elk City will attend the services.
(9 Aug 1923, Thursday, Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
Dr. I. A. Lee passed away at his home in Erick, Wednesday morning, Aug. 1,
1923, with paralysis of the heart.
Dr. Lee was born Dec. 31, 1875 at Fordsville, Ky., in which state the
family resided.  After completing his medical course at Louisville, Ky.,
and Kansas City, Mo., Dr. Lee practiced medicine in his native state, and
from there he moved to Arkansas, locating at Magazine, until coming here
about 12 years ago.
The remains were laid to rest in the Erick cemetery, Thursday, Aug. 2,
1923.  The deceased is survived by a wife, three sons and two daughters.
During his residence in Erick, Dr. Lee had made many friends among our
people; in fact, it is not probably that he had an acquaintance who did
not respect and like him for the admirable and considerate traits of
character which he exhibited in his association and dealings with his
fellow man.  He lived quietly and honorably, and leaves behind a record of
many good deeds that his skill and knowledge of medicine afforded the
suffering public.  He was always ready to answer the call of the sick and
afflicted, and almost every home in this vicinity, can testify to his
untiring efforts in relieving the sufferings of some dear one to them.
He was a member of the Methodist church and the Masonic lodge; and a man
of refinement and splendid character.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harry DeVore of Elk City,
Oklahoma, after which the remains were turned over to the Masonic order
for interment.
The many friends of the family extended their sympathy in this time of
bereavement.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to our friends who so kindly
assisted us during the illness and death of our esteemed husband and
father, also the beautiful floral offering.
Mrs. I. A. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Mrs. F. R. Pope
Mrs. W. E. Oliver
H. R. Lee
R. E. Lee.

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