With a crowd of pioneers and friends in attendance, funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for the late Charles F. Worthen, who passed away at his home Sunday morning after a week's illness. Mr. Worthen was the father of three Lynden pioneers, and had himself resided here for more than twenty years. He had always taken a lively interest in community affairs, especially in the interests of the farmers, and had a host of friends throughout the county.
Charles F. Worthen was born May 14, 1837, at Sandwich, N. H., and when only a few months of age, went with his parents to Charleston, Vermont, where much of his life was spent. Oct. 12, 1859, he united in marriage with Miss Mary Laura Boyd. To them were born twelve children, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. In 1862, he enlisted with the Vermont Volunteers in the services of his country. Following his discharge from the army he settled with his family at West Charleston, Vt., where he carved a home from the forest. Here he made his home for more than forty years.
In 1905 he came with his wife to Lynden to visit his sons and was so well pleased with this part of the country that he decided to make his home here. In May, 1913, his wife passed away. A year and a half later he was married to Mrs. Lucy B. Williams of Hartland, Vt., who died in 1922. Mr. Worthen was a member of the G. A. R. and was warmly attached to all the old comrades. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church in which he had worked untiringly for more than sixty-five years. Mr. Worthen is survived by two sons, George W. and Willis Worthen of Lynden, two daughters, Mrs. Edith Kimball of Vienna, N. Y., and Mrs. Viola W. Gustin of Lynden, a brother G. W. Worthen of San Jose, Cal., seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
