Albert J. Alkire was born in Taylor County, Iowa, June 28, 1867, where he spent most of his life. He made several trips to Colorado, where he became acquainted with Miss Emma Vandewark, to whom he was married at Bedford, Iowa, August 4, 1890. They made their home in Iowa until last winter, when they came to Cripple Creek, where, on March 1, Mr. Alkire was taken with typhoid fever. After he had somewhat recovered his physician advised him to seek a lower altitude, which he did by going to Pueblo, but being unable to get any permanent relief there, he came with his family to Fort Collins, where he again sought medical aid, but all in vain. After four months of severe suffering he was called away July 7, 1897. Although his suffering was most severe, he was very patient, but often said, "How I long to take that long sleep, except for my family that I love so dearly." He leaves a wife and three small children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The funeral services were held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, at the last home of the deceased, and his remains were laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery, there to wait the call of the Life Giver.
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Fort Collins Courier – Thursday, July 22, 1897 – Page 1
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Fort Collins Courier – Thursday, July 22, 1897 – Page 1
Albert J. Alkire was born in Taylor County, Iowa, June 28, 1867, where he spent most of his life. He made several trips to Colorado, where he became acquainted with Miss Emma Vandewark, to whom he was married at Bedford, Iowa, August 4, 1890. They made their home in Iowa until last winter, when they came to Cripple Creek, where, on March 1, Mr. Alkire was taken with typhoid fever. After he had somewhat recovered his physician advised him to seek a lower altitude, which he did by going to Pueblo, but being unable to get any permanent relief there, he came with his family to Fort Collins, where he again sought medical aid, but all in vain. After four months of severe suffering he was called away July 7, 1897. Although his suffering was most severe, he was very patient, but often said, "How I long to take that long sleep, except for my family that I love so dearly." He leaves a wife and three small children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The funeral services were held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, at the last home of the deceased, and his remains were laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery, there to wait the call of the Life Giver.
A LOVED ONE.
Fort Collins Courier – Thursday, July 22, 1897 – Page 1
A LOVED ONE.
Fort Collins Courier – Thursday, July 22, 1897 – Page 1
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