Harry John DODDS

1882 - 1962  (79 years)

• Name	Harry John DODDS
  Born	24 Sep 1882	Van Buren County, Iowa
  Gender	Male
  Died	11 Jun 1962	Memorial Hospital, Keosauqua, Van Buren, Iowa
  Buried	Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Iowa
  Person ID	I36152	Main
  Last Modified	29 Jan 2002

  
  

  Father	John Franklin DODDS,   b. 21 Jan 1855, Lee County, Iowa ,   d. 12 May 1936, Hillsboro, Henry, Iowa  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Sarah Catherine (Sallie) KECK,   b. 27 Aug 1863, Van Buren County, Iowa ,   d. 10 Jan 1942, Hillsboro, Henry, Iowa  (Age 78 years)
  Married	21 Dec 1881	Van Buren County, Iowa
  Family ID	F12017	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Minnie Minerva MORRISON,   b. 12 Jan 1886, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa ,   d. 1975, Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton, Clinton, Iowa  (Age 88 years)
  Children	1. Kenneth Morrison DODDS,   b. 4 Feb 1910, Harrisburg, Van Buren, Iowa ,   d. 27 Jul 1968, Balboa Naval Hospital, San Diego, California  (Age 58 years)
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2023
  Family ID	F12664	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 24 Sep 1882 - Van Buren County, Iowa  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Notes

  Obit for Harry J. Dodds (My Grandfather) Harry John Dodds. Harry J. Dodds Harry J. Dodds, oldest s/o John F. and Sally Keck Dodds, was born in Harrisburg township, Van Buren County, Iowa on Sept. 24, 1882. He passed away at 11:40 Monday evening, June 11, 1962 at the Memorial Hospital in Keosauqua. Although he had been in failing health for a number of years his last illness was of short duration. On Sept. 2, 1908 he was united in marriage with Minnie M. Morrison, who survives. Three children were born to this union. They are Kenneth M. Dodds of Ft. Smith, Ark, Mrs. Charles (Hillys) Mosier of Columbus, Nebr. and Mrs. Francis (Elnore) Starr of Clinton, Iowa. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two grandsons preceded him in death. A sister, Mrs. Mary Barker of Keosauqua and two brothers. Ralph of Harrisburg township and Donald of Santa Ana, Calif. Also survive, together with a large number of other relatives. When a young man man Harry united with the Harrisburg Baptist Church. Later transferring his membership to the First Baptist Church of Bonaparte. Almost his entire life was spent in Van Buren County, where he was employed by the Highway Department for more than thirty years. until failing health prevented this type of work. Harry was a neighbor who was always ready to render kindly assistance in the time of need. He was a devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Card of Thanks We wish to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness for letters, cards, flowers and calls. Also those who sent in food. It was all very much appreciated. Mrs. Minnie Dodds Kenneth Dodds and family The Charles Mosier family The Francis Starr family