Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Obituary: James Edward Holland Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sharon Hamilton sharkay@swbell.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newspaper Clipping saved by Mae Barton Holland and found in her trunk that had been in storage for over 50 years. (May 2001) Date and name of newspaper unknown Heart Attack Fatal to Mr. Ed Holland, Night Marshall… Mr. Ed Holland, night marshall of Skiatook, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday afternoon. He was at the home of Dutch Hendricks helping him with some stock when he was stricken and was pronounced dead upon the arrival of the doctor. Mr. Holland during his last term as night marshall had served since May of '41. A few years ago he had served in the same capacity. Since moving here with his family in the summer of 1931 he had bought and sold cattle and hogs throughout this area and was widely known for his fair dealing. He practiced the same quality of fairness to all in his duties as marshall and was always ready to lend a helping hand. Ed R. Holland was born January 16, 1885 near Springfield, Missouri, but since young manhood has lived in Oklahoma. On July 26, 1915 he was married to Miss May Barton. To this union were born two children. He leaves beside his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Jack Carruthers, teacher at Muskogee and Miss Della Faye Holland, teacher at Talala. He leaves also his mother, Mrs. S. R. Holland of Picher, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Will Hutchison of Picher and Mrs. Henry Turner and Mrs. Leo Lankford of near Siloam Springs; four brothers U. L. of near Westville, Dave of Oklahoma City, Frank in Texas and Marion in Arkansas. Services were held in the Community building Wednesday afternoon with Rev. W. P. Rumsey of the L. D. S. church of Sperry officiating. Mrs. J. W. Owen sang accompanied by Mrs. Louie Cooper. Interment was made in the Sperry cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home. Newspaper Clipping saved by Mae Barton Holland and found in her trunk that had been in storage for over 50 years. (May 2001) Skiatook News, date of newspaper unknown JAMES EDWARD HOLLAND James Edward Holland was born January 16, 1885 in Springfield, Missouri and departed this life September 4 at the age of 59 years, 7 months, and 20 days. At the age of three he moved with his parents near Siloam Springs, Arkansas where he spent his childhood. He came to this section of the country when a young man and it was near Skiatook he met Mae Barton whom he married, July 26, 1915. The young couple moved to Drumright, Oklahoma where they made their home for twelve years. Eight years he spent working for the Shaffer Oil Company. The other four he spent in the grocery business for himself. The next few years found him living with his family at Choteau, Tulsa, Sperry, and in 1931 he made a permanent home in Skiatook. For the last, few years he was a member of the police force at Skiatook and was known to all as Ed. Mr. Holland had been in poor health for some time but his death came as a sudden shock to all. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and two daughters, Della Faye Holland and Katherine Carruthers all of Skiatook; his mother, Mrs. S. R. Holland of Picher, Oklahoma; four brothers, and three sisters, as well as many friends. PASSING OF ED HOLLAND As men go through life they make friendships of which some are different than others. Our acquaintance dated back more than 30 years. No man was ever more understanding than Ed. His was a life full of service, of thoughtfulness, of well wishing for his friends, and those about him. His family came first above all else; then his friends, and many are the things this fine man has done for others. Coming to this country in an early day, he took an active part in many ways. To help make improvements in this section of the county he helped build while he was here. He had two daughters and his wife. Today their hearts are sad. But after the loss has some what healed they will be proud of the fine life that has gone on before. They will look back and thank God for such a fine parent and companion. We hope they will continue on down through life in some what the same manner he has traveled for the future which would bring them to the end of the road with their many friends. He has gone. Life has departed it is true, but there is much of good that he has left behind him which will always be remembered. --A Friend. Newspaper Clipping saved by Mae Barton Holland and found in her trunk that had been in storage for over 50 years. (May 2001) Date and name of newspaper unknown ATTENDS ED HOLLAND'S FUNERAL Out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral of Mr. Ed Holland were Mrs. S. R. Holland and Mr. And Mrs. Henry turner of Picher. Mrs. Jessie Huff of Shawnee, Kansas, Mrs. Cassie Staley and Mr. Claud Barton of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ben Hurd of Grantville, Kansas, Mr. And Mrs. Dave Holland of Edmond and Sgt. Jack Carruthers of McKinley, Texas.