CLUM, Lydia Edna (Criger) - b. December 23, 1891 - d. September 23, 1933

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Howard Courant
September 28, 1933

Lydia Edna Criger, oldest daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Criger, was born at Howard, Kansas, December 23, 1881 and departed this life September 23, 1933, aged 51 years and 9 months.

She grew to young womanhood in this community and was united in marriage to Orval A. Clum, February 19, 1902 and to this union five children were born, one son, Chester Dale, died in infancy.  Besides her mother, Mrs. Albert Criger Sr., she is survived by her four daughters, Mrs. Valetta Garison of Houma, Louisana; Mrs. Margaret Miller of Howard and Misses Hazel and Elizabeth of the home.  Glenn Miller has made his home with the family for several years.  She also leaves two grandchildren, Mary Louise and Teddy Max Miller; three brothers, Ezra and Albert of Howard and J. R. of Marmarth, North Dakota; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Smith of Howard and Mrs. Violet Garison of Elk Falls, other relatives and a large circle of friends.

In 1898 she was converted and united with the church and for the past 18 years she has been a member of the Methodist church at this place.  She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

The family moved to South Dakota in 1910 and lived there for 9 years, after which they returned to Howard and with the exception of these 9 years her life has been spent in this community.  Her friendships were numerous.  She was loved and respected because of her beautiful Christian character. She was a loving, thoughtful mother, a kind neighbor, a good citizen and a Christian lady.

Thus passes from the church ______(unreadable) to the church triumphant, one whose life has blessed this community and whose blessed Christian influence will remain to bless her loved ones, the church and her many friends.

The funeral was held in the Methodist church, Monday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. R. Lawellan.  Music was furnished by a mixed quartette composed of Misses Nina Jane Smith, Nina Garrett, Lindsey Haile and Martin Haigler with Miss Gertrude Hamar at the piano.  The burial was in the Grace Lawn cemetery.