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Obituary- Kirkpatrick, William

William James Kirkpatrick was born in Nodora, Jackson county, Indiana, Sept. 19, 1862. Moved to Hastings, Minnesota, with his parents in the spring of 1866; resided there for several years, removing to Kansas and settling on a farm north of Rossville, known as the Reser farm. Here he grew to manhood as the eldest son of G.W. and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick.

He was united in marriage to Lizzie Kassabaum in 1887. Two children were born to this union. He became a Christian early in life uniting with the Presbyterian church of Rossville. In 1910 he was united in marriage to Bertha Lambert of Rossville. Nearly all of his life has been spent in Shawnee county, Ks. He was a trustee of Rossville township for a number of years. A 32nd degree Mason, a member of lodge No. 111 A.F. and A.M the M.W.A., the A.O.U.W. and the Degree of Honor.

He was a kind, loving and thoughtful husband and father. He will be sadly missed but the Heavenly Father has called him home. He leaves a wife and four children to morn his loss. Lois and James Kirkpatrick of Topeka; Clifford K. Kirkpatrick of Los Angeles, Ca.; Mrs. Marie Gibson of Chanute, Ks., and one step-son William Lambert of Silver Lake. One sister, Miss Anna Van Vleck of Rossville, a half-sister, Mrs. Sarah Holmes of Indianapolis, Indiana, thirteen nieces and nephews.


William Kirkpatrick Funeral Held Here Today
William J. Kirkpatrick, aged 60, died Tuesday afternoon at his home, 1206 North Jackson Street, Topeka, after a long illness. He had been very low for more than a week.

The deceased is a former resident of Rossville where he spent most of his life.

He was a member of Hesperian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Rossville, of Topeka Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons, of Topeka Commandeer No. 5, Knights Templar, A.O.U.W. and Degree of Honor, of Rossville and Evergreen Camp, M.W.A. of Rossville.

The funeral service was held today at 2:30 in the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Peck of North Topeka, assisted by Rev. H.L. Nelson. A short service was held at the home at 12:30 for the Topeka friends.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, James at home, and Clifford, of Los Angeles, Ca.; two daughters, Lois of the home address, Mrs. Marie Gibson of Chanute, Kan.; sisters, Mrs. C.E. Van Vleck, Rossville, Mrs. L.W. Holmes, Indianapolis, Ind.

He passed away at his home, 1206 N. Jackson, North Topeka, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. at the age of 60 years and 20 days.

[Note date of marriage to Bertha Lambert was April 21, 1909, not 1910 as listed in the obituary.]

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