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Notes for Otto Harry LEWIS
OBITUARY
“Otto Lewis Passes to His Rest”
(The Plain Dealer, Ouray, CO, Oct. 3, 1902)
“Again the angel of death has cast its dark shadow over a household in our city, and the hearts of a loving wife, parents and sisters are beating in sorrow over the lost member of the home and a vacant chair reminds them of the uncertainties of life and the sorrows which fill our journey in this world. Two children, fortunately too young to appreciate a father’s loss, are left without his care and love.
Otto Harry Lewis passed away from earthly scenes in Montrose on Saturday, September 27, at 10:20am, holding his wife’s hand as he peacefully breathed his last. He was feeling about as usual in the morning and nothing serious was anticipated until about nine o’clock, when distressing symptoms appeared and his limbs became cold and discolored. Physicians were summoned and soon arrived but they saw their skill was beyond avail. He had been ill for a year but able to be around. With his wife and child they left for Los Angeles, Calif., last January and remained there until July and then returned home after deciding that the change had afforded no benefit. About three weeks ago it was thought that a removal to Montrose would be beneficial and he and his wife and sister, Pearl went to that city at that time. He contracted miner’s consumption, it is thought, at the Beaumont Sampler years ago, although the effects were not observable until the last year. He was born in Independence, Kansas, Oct. 1st, 1869, and would have been 33 years of age on Wednesday. The family came to Ouray in 1886 and have since resided here. He engaged in mining pursuits until within a few years. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Wood in Denver, July 28, 1897, and two children, Robert and Otto Jr. have blessed their union.
Mrs. Margaret Wood, mother of Mrs. Lewis, came out from Denver and met the family at Montrose Sunday. The family returned from Montrose Sunday and a number of the members of the K.P. Uniform Rank were at the depot and escorted the body to the K. of P. Hall [Knights of Pythias] where a guard of honor stood at the head and foot of the casket until the funeral took place on Monday at 10:30 am under the auspices of Uniform Rank. Rev. R.E. Bird delivered the address and his words were of great comfort and consolation to the bereaved family. A select choir sang “Rock of Ages”, “Thy Will Be Done”, and “Asleep in Jesus”, with much feeling and effect.
The floral contributions from sympathizing friends were many and beautiful and among the emblems was a large shield of carnations and tea roses with the initials F.C. & B. from Cascade Lodge K. of P. of Montrose, a double triangle from Mt. Hayden lodge, Ouray, and some beautiful pieces from Tony Monell and other friends in Montrose and a large number from Ouray. The Catholic choir contributed a beautiful draping of flowers for the casket. Harry B. Kerr, special agent of the Humane Society, sent a floral tribute.
In addition to his wife and children, his parents and sisters, Mrs. Long, Mrs. Stong and Miss Pearl, his brothers Walter and Francis are left to mourn his loss. He possessed a gentle disposition and his honorable course in business matters made him a host of friends. The bereaved wife, parents, brothers and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
A large concourse of citizens attended the services at the K. of P. hall and from there to the cemetery where the Uniform Rank conducted the impressive funeral ritual of the order. The pall bearers were F.J. Hulaniski, Owen McCaffrey, E.A. Krisher, W.W. Chapman, Louis Hohl and Alvin T. Griffith.”
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