Sherman L. Clement, son of Benjamin and Eliza Lippincott Clement, was born in Welton, Iowa, November 25, 1864, and died at Riverside, Calif., March 30, 1940.
He was a carpenter and builder, supervising the construction of many edifices, including the Seventh Day Baptist churches of North Loup and Riverside. Brother Clement accepted Christ in early manhood, uniting with the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Church. Later, he held membership in the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Riverside, for the last ten years being its faithful janitor.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Winnie Clement; three daughters, Mrs. Roy Cruzan, Mrs. T. J. Hamer, and Mrs. Oscar Richards; a foster-daughter, Mrs. R. D. Harris; sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; and scores of nephews and nieces.
The funeral was conducted by his pastor, Loyal F. Hurley, and Rev. G. D. Hargis. Interment was at Montecito. L. F. H.
