OBIT: Demetrius Mattern "Met" THOMPSON, 1916, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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D. M. THOMPSON CALLED BY DEATH
Respected Citizen and Churchman Passes Beyond

  A lovable intimacy was severed as was keenly realized by the many 
friends of Demetrius M. Thompson, that devoted husband, exemplary 
Christian and warm-hearted man closed his eyes in the sleep of death 
this morning.  A character worthy of emulation is held in memory. Those 
who knew the man and understood his deep faith can well feel that 
mortality has given way only to a serene immortality.  Mr. Thompson was 
obliged to cease his work as head bookkeeper at the office of the 
American Lime and Stone Company, on August 5, being attacked with a 
seizure similar to vertigo.  He had not been in good health for some 
time and the excessive heat undoubtedly aggravated his illness.  Upon 
being confined to his home, he seemed unable to rally, and much of the 
time since he was first stricken, he was in a semiconscious state. At 
the end he calmly slept away, the time of his demise being 11:10 
o'clock this morning, at his home on Logan Avenue, Tyrone.  Demetrius 
Mattern Thompson was a native of Spruce Creek Valley, where he was born 
January 30, 1844.  It was at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 25 days 
that he passed away.  His early life was spent in Spruce Creek Valley 
and in the after years, he always kept in touch with the old 
friendships of his youth which were formed there. Many years ago he 
located at Duncansville when that little borough was a thriving center 
of iron manufacture, and he was long connected with the Portage Iron 
Works as bookkeeper, remaining there until the dismantling of the 
extensive works.  At Duncansville, Mr. Thompson was one of the town's 
most active and prominent citizens, serving in various public 
capacities, not as one seeking preferment, but as one eager to be of 
service to his fellowman.  Fifteen years ago he accepted the position 
of head bookkeeper for the American Lime & Stone Company at the general 
offices in Tyrone, and he retained that position continuously until the 
time of his death. He was an experienced and expert accountant, and his 
work was always a model of accuracy.  The deceased is survived by his 
wife, whose maiden, name was Miss Susan Wallace. The loving attachment 
between them was a beautiful example of what the relation of husband 
and wife should be, and Mrs. Thompson, who has been in precarious 
health for several years, will have the deepest sympathy of a large 
circle of friends at this time of her great sorrow.  They were the 
parents of four children, but they were called to part with them many 
years ago.  Mr. Thompson leaves one brother, Harry Thompson, of 
Altoona, and one sister Mrs. Robert Caldwell, also of Altoona.  Mr. 
Thompson possessed a deeply rooted Christian faith and he enforced with 
deeds the profession he made.  All his life he was an earnest, working 
member of the Presbyterian Church and his ability and willingness to be 
of service early, marked him as one of the men to constitute his 
church's strength.  He was made an elder famous while yet residing in 
Spruce Creek Valley,  and he was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, 
throughout his residence at Duncansville.  Soon after coming to Tyrone, 
he was chosen an elder of the First Presbyterian Church here, and in 
that capacity, as teacher in the Sunday school, and in interest in 
ether activities of the church, he was one of its most earnest and 
useful members. Mr. Thompson was one of the most kindly men ever 
numbered in Tyrone's citizenship, and his passing means the going out 
of a life which will be widely missed here.  The funeral services will 
be held at the late home of the deceased at 4 o'clock Saturday 
afternoon, and will be conducted by Reverend Walter Harnish, pastor of 
the Arch Spring Presbyterian Church. Interment in Grandview Cemetery, 
Tyrone, Pa.

Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pa., August 24, 1916, page 3