TARWATER, James D. - b. July 26, 1876 - d. February 5, 1932

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Howard Courant
February 11, 1932

SUDDEN DEATH OF J. D. TARWATER

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Stricken With Heart Trouble While at His Farm West of Howard

James D. Tarwater, the real estate man, senior member of the firm of Tarwater Brothers of this city, was stricken with heart trouble last Friday, shortly after noon, at one of his farms southwest of Howard, where he had gone in his car to attend to some business matters.  When he arrived at the farm he was feeling badly and went into the house, and before help could be summoned or the alarm given, he passed away.  He had been suffering from old ailments for some time, but was not believed to be in worse consition than usual.  He had during the past few years been operated on for hernia and gallstone trouble, and the operations unfortunately did not prove to be very successful, and he had amost constant trouble and suffered much pain.  But his genial temper and "Sunny Jim" smile rarely left him and few of his friends knew of his painful condition. The news of his sudden death was a great shock and surprise to all.

J. D. Tarwater was born near Kansas City, Missouri, July 26, 1876 and with his parents moved to Elk county when a small boy where he lived practically all his life until his demise.  His parents both died many years ago, and the immediate family consists of his brother, Edgar, who lives at Houston, Idaho, Rex V. Tarwater of Howard, and one sister, Mrs. Lewis Drewry, who lives east of Howard.

He was married to Miss Virgie Maxwell of Howard, who died February 4, 1928, and since  has lived with his brother, Rex in Howard.  His burial date and that of his wife, occurred on the same day, four years apart.

For the past twenty years he has been engaged in the real estate business in Howard, and has been quite successful, accumilating considerable valuable property in farms and town real estate.  He carried $5,000 old line life insurance.

Funeral srvices were held at the Presbyterian church in Howard at 2: 30 p.m., Sunday, February 7, conducted by Rev. A. R. Griggs.  The Presbyterian choir whose singing he so loved, sang several favorite hymns and an especially appropriate selection, "Over Just Beyond the Hilltops."  Mrs. Griggs at the piano.

The church was crowded and large numbers stood outside, not being able to gain admission.  The pall bearers were Frank Boulton, Tom Fralick, Arthur Goodwin, Lew Mason, D. L. Mullendore and H. J. Kilpatrick.

The interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery.

[Janet Harrington]

See a Public Sale Bill for J. D. Tarwater and a report about the sale on the Good Old Days page.