Harold Wendell PADELLFORD

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• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1925, Living with parents in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa

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From Nevada Journal June 29, 1946

Funeral Services for Harold Padellford Friday Afternoon

Funeral services for the late Harold W. Padellford, held Friday afternoon, included a short service at the home, conducted by Rev. Hugh C. Guy, Christian minister, at which a favorite song was sung as a duet by sisters of the deceased, Mrs. Howard Wright and Mrs. Ward McClellan, "Raise Me, Jesus, to Thy Bosom," after which the services was conducted at the Christian church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Guy in charge. Miss Virginia Bierschwal and Mrs. Lee Cook sang, "Abide with Me," and "Ivory Palaces," with Mrs. Marlie Lobaugh at the piano.

The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

The V. F. W. and American Legion attended in a group.

Casket bearers were Richard and Robert McKim, John Bye, Lyle Farrington, Carl Johnson and Morris Johnson.

Burial was in the Nevada cemetery with Rev. Guy in charge followed by the military rifle salute and taps by the service men.

Obituary

"Harold Wendell Padellford was born at Nevada, Iowa, July 18, 1909, and he passed away at the age of 36 years, 11 months and four days, on June 22, 1946, at 1:30 p.m. in the National Veterans Hospital at Los Angeles, Calif.

He attended the Nevada schools and in 1928 enlisted in the navy where he served four years and was given an honorable discharge.

At the time of his discharge he was serving on the battle ship California as fireman, first class.

Before entering the navy and after his discharge, he was employed at the Nevada Poultry Company.

At the beginning of World War II Harold was called back into the navy, but because of ill health was given an honorable discharge.

In 1942 he entered the National Veterans Home at Los Angeles, Calif., where he passed away.

When Harold was twelve years old, he was baptized and united with the Church of Christ at Nevada, Iowa. Harold had pleasing personality and cheerful disposition. He will be remembered as a kind and generous son and brother whose thoughts were always of home and parents. In spite of his failing health, he always maintained a cheerful attitude till the last. His last letters home expressed his love for his family and home and also his deep faith in God. He enjoyed attending the Chapel Services at the Veterans Home whenever he was able. His favorite hymn was "Abide With Me". His memory will live in the hearts of his family and his many friends.

Harold was also a great lover of nature especially the flowers and the birds. His cheerful spirit of the last days was, doubtless, aided by the splendid treatment given him at the Veterans Home. Harold was preceded in death by two sisters: Evangeline, in infancy, and Evelyn, age 14 months.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Padellford, three brothers, Clifford, and twin brothers, Ray and Ralph. Also three sisters, Lucille, now Mrs. Emmett Freel, Viola, now Mrs. Howard Wright, both of Nevada, Iowa, and Mildred, now Mrs. Ward McClellan of Bayard, Iowa.

Harold also leaves to mourn his passing a number of other relatives and friends.

Among those from out of town here for the last rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Ward McClellan, John McClellan, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClellan of Bayard; Mrs. Fred Caulkins and Mrs. Harold Buckmaster of Guthrie Center; Miss Louise McClellan of Guthrie Center; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook, Mr. and Mrs. George Mayo and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Van Scoy of Ames.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1885, Living with parents in Richland, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1900, Living with father and step-mother in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1910, Living in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Occupation: Sep 1918, Laborer - Blackman Bros.
• Census: 1920, Living in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1925, Living in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1930, Living in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1940, Living in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa

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From Nevada Journal September 12, 1957

Orrin Denny Padellford, son of Lynn and Addie Padellford, was born on a farm near Nevada July 12, 1982 and died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday evening, Sept 8, 1957, in the Story County Hospital at the age of 75 years, one month and 27 days, where he had been a patient for two weeks with a heart condition.

On Jan. 4, 1902 he was united in marriage to Myrtle May Mayo of Nevada. To this union was born nine children; Clifford of Des Moines, Ray of Ankeny, Ralph of Nevada, Mildred McClellan of Perry, Lucille Freel of Boone and Viola Wright of Nevada. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Evelyn and Evangeline and one son, Harold who died in 1946 at the age of 36 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Myrtle May, six children, seventeen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, as well as a host of relatives and friends.

As a young man he became a member of the Christian church and lived his entire life in this community.

He was a lover of flowers and nature and spent most of his entire life in the gardening profession.
son of Linwood Hoar Padellford and Addie Denny

Orrin married Myrtle May MAYO on 4 Jan 1902 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Myrtle was born in 1884 in Giltner, Hamilton Co., Nebraska ; died in 1965; was buried in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with husband in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1920, Living with husband in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1925, Living with husband in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1930, Living with husband in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa
• Census: 1940, Living with husband in Nevada, Story Co., Iowa