Obituary - Dowell Henry Tucker

Dowell Henry Tucker son of Locke and Hattie Tucker, was born May 7, 1892 at Henrietta, Texas, and died Novermber 26, 1951, in the Veterans Hospital, Cheyenne, Wy, having reached the age of 59 years, six months, and 19 days.

He enlisted in the United States Navy December 15, 1917 where he served one year and ten months.

July 6, 1921 he was united in marriage with Ella Fister at Grant, Nebraska. To this union were born four sons and eleven daughters. One daughter Esther Mae, preceded him in death.

For a period of time they resided in Grant, moving to Lamont, Ne. and later moving to Haigler, Ne.

Mr. Tucker had been in failing health for some time. He passed away November 26, 1951, at the Veteran's Hospital at Cheyenne, WY., having reached the age of 59 years, six months, and 19 days.

On July 4, 1951 after having given a definite testimony of sins forgiven and of peace with God, he was united with the Pilgrim Holiness Church of Haigler of the profession of his faith.

He leaves to morn his passing his wife, Ella; four sons, Kenneth and Alvie of Haigler; David, U.S. Navy at Pearl Harbor, and John of Fort Morgan; ten daughters, Mrs. Leota Redden of Haigler, Mrs. Dorothy Olsen and Miss Eunice Tucker of Elsie, Ne. Mrs. Allie Teeter and Miss Betty Tucker of Benkelman, Ne. Mrs. Alice Straub and Mrs. Rosella Richey of St. Francis, KS. Miss Naomi Tucker of Wray, CO. Mrs. Doris Reutzal of Madrid, Ne. and Miss Joyce Tucker of Fort Morgan, CO.One brother, Claud of Pomona, CA. three sisters, Mrs. Bruce Thomas of Pomona, CA. Mrs. Virlo Sullivan of Ontario, Ca. and Mrs. Adeline Green of West Fork, AK. 21 grandchildren and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held November 30, 1951 at 2:00 P.M. from the Haigler Methodist Church with the Rev Edward Friensen officiating. Burial was in Haigler cemetery.

The Haigler American Legion Post Conducted services at the grave. Flag bearers were Royal Woods iii, and Ercil Coodall. Color Guards were Lester Adams, Francis Neville, Bill Walker, and Earl Erdman. Members of the Firing Squad were: Jack Chambers, Beannie Palmer, Stanley Zuege, Albert Zuege, Herman Zuge, Martin Keller, and Marlin Stute under the Command of Ward Wonder.

Pallbearers were: Reese Simms, Emmons Adams, Pat Smith, Henry Krause, Emil Zuege, and Wade Hoover.

-- Carolyn
(this is Robert Lee Tuckers grandfather)