Person:Bertie Tullis (1)

Iowa Cemetery Records: Page: 137 Name: Bertie B. Tullis Birth Date: 1898 Death Date: 1916 Cemetery: Leon Town: Leon Comment: row 7

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Decatur County Journal Thursday, March 9, l9l6

BERTIE B. TULLIS, son of BERT and MARY TULLIS, was born at Leon, Iowa, August 1, 1898. After a serious illness of three weeks he died at the home of his parents, March 1, 1916, age 17 years, 7 months.

BERTIE was preceded to the other shore by four brothers, who died in infancy. There remains to mourn his absence, the parents, and brother, of the immediate family, grandfather, aunts and uncles and a host of friends.

He became a member of the Christian Church during the revival of Elder Harris some years ago and has held membership with this church ever since. He was also a member of the Homesteaders Lodge, and at the time of his death had been a member only a short time.

BERTIE was a kind-hearted, serious lad, loved by his friends and the especial stay of his mother. During his suffering he was unusually patient and manifested great strength in his fight with suffering and disease. He was appreciative of every kindness shown him. The day before passing, he comforted his parents by an expression of hope that there would be a reunion in Heaven. This example of fidelity, faithfulness and courage is a heritage for us everyone, but more especially for those of his immediate family.

Funeral services were conducted from the home, March 3rd, by Henry Esch, Pastor of the Christian Church. Services were under the auspices of the Homesteaders Lodge.