** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Harvey Wesley Whisler died on 13 Dec 1948 at age 74 in Glendora, California. He was born on 02 May 1875 near Hobbs, Indiana. He was survived by his wife Emma, two sons, a daughter, and several brothers-in-law. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services for Harvey Wesley Whisler were held following his death on 13 Dec 1948. Burial location is unknown. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Harvey Wesley Whisler 02 May 1875 - 13 Dec 1948 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harvey Whisler Dies in California Sharpsville, Dec. 15. - Harvey Whisler, 74, a native of the county, died at his home in Glendora, Calif., Monday afternoon on 13 December 1948 following an illness of six months. No funeral arrangements were contained in the telegram concerning the death which was received by Carl Harper, south of here. Mr. Whisler was born near Hobbs and resided in that community until ten years following his marriage to Miss Emma Harper of Sharpsville on Dec. 15, 1898. The couple was to have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 17 December 1948. A member of the Methodist Church in Glendora, Mr. Whisler was a farmer until he moved to California 40 years ago and since then has operated a fruit farm and a packing business. He was the last surviving member of his family. One sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Frances, died in Tipton last year. Surviving with the widow are two sons, Horace and Harper Whisler of California; one daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Ward of California; and three brothers-in-law, Carl, Tom, and Howard Harper, all of Sharpsville. Tipton, Indiana The Tipton Daily Tribune 15 Dec 1948 Page 1 Obituary for Harvey Whisler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [02 May 1875 Hobbs, Tipton, Indiana, USA] [13 Dec 1948 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA] ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |----------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Harvey Wesley Whisler | 74 years | 02 May 1875; Hobbs, Tipton, Indiana | 13 Dec 1948; Los Angeles, California | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------| | Harvey Wesley Whisler | Decedent | Glendora, California | | Emma Harper Whisler | Spouse | Glendora, California | | Horace Whisler | Son | California | | Harper Whisler | Son | California | | Jeanette Ward | Daughter | California | | Mrs. Elizabeth Frances | Sister (predeceased) | Tipton, Indiana | | Carl Harper | Brother-in-law | Sharpsville, Indiana | | Tom Harper | Brother-in-law | Sharpsville, Indiana | | Howard Harper | Brother-in-law | Sharpsville, Indiana | ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |----------------------------|--------------------------| | Publication Date | 15 Dec 1948 | | Published In | The Tipton Daily Tribune | | Page Number | Page 1 | ** Other Relevant Information** Harvey Wesley Whisler was a farmer who moved to California approximately 40 years prior to his death. He operated a fruit farm and packing business there. # Narrative Summary of the Obituary Harvey Wesley Whisler, born 02 May 1875 in Tipton, Indiana, died 13 December 1948 in Glendora, California. He was a pioneer resident and is survived by his wife Emma, two sons, and a daughter. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Harvey Wesley Whisler were conducted on 15 December 1948. He was buried in Glendora, California. # Transcript Harvey Wesley Whisler 02 May 1875 - 13 December 1948 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funeral Held on Golden Wedding Day GLENDORA, 15 December - Funeral services on his golden wedding anniversary were conducted here today for Harvey Whisler, 73, pioneer resident of this area. He and his wife, Emma, were in the midst of plans for celebrating the 50th year of their marriage when Mr. Whisler died unexpectedly at his home. A native of Tipton, Indiana, Mr. Whisler came to Glendora 40 years ago. He operated an orange grove for most of the intervening years. He also leaves two sons, Harper of Glendora, Horace of Azusa, and a daughter, Jeannette Ward of Azusa. Los Angeles, California The Los Angeles Times 16 December 1948 Page 14 Obituary for Harvey Whisler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [02 May 1875 - Hobbs, Tipton, Indiana, USA] [13 December 1948 - Glendora, Los Angeles, California, USA] # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |-------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Harvey Wesley Whisler | 73 years | 02 May 1875; Tipton, Indiana, USA | 13 December 1948; Glendora, California USA | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------| | Harvey Wesley Whisler | Decedent | Glendora, Los Angeles, California, USA | | Emma Whisler | Spouse | Glendora, Los Angeles, California, USA | | Harper Whisler | Son | Glendora, Los Angeles, California, USA | | Horace Whisler | Son | Azusa, California, USA | | Jeannette Ward | Daughter | Azusa, California, USA | # Publication Details | Publication Date | Source | |-------------------------|-----------------------| | 16 December 1948 | The Los Angeles Times | # Other Relevant Information Harvey Wesley Whisler was a pioneer resident who operated an orange grove in Glendora for many years. He was married to Emma and had two sons and a daughter. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Harvey Wesley Whisler, aged 73, died on 13 Dec 1948 in Glendora, California. He was a pioneer resident originally from Tipton, Indiana. He was survived by his wife Emma, two sons, and a daughter. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services were conducted on 15 Dec 1948 for Harvey Wesley Whisler. He was buried in Glendora, California. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** **Harvey Wesley Whisler** 02 May 1875 - 13 December 1948 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Funeral Held on Golden Wedding Day** GLENDORA, 15 December - Funeral services on his golden wedding anniversary were conducted here today for Harvey Whisler, 73, pioneer resident of this area. He and his wife Emma were in the midst of plans for celebrating the 50th year of their marriage when Mr. Whisler died unexpectedly at his home. A native of Tipton, Indiana, Mr. Whisler came to Glendora 40 years ago. He operated an orange grove for most of the intervening years. He also leaves two sons, Harper of Glendora, Horace of Azusa, and a daughter, Jeannette Ward of Azusa. **Los Angeles, California** The Los Angeles Times 16 December 1948 Page 14 Obituary for Harvey Whisler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Harvey Whisler Dies in California** SHARPSVILLE, 15 December - Harvey Whisler, 74, native of this county, died at his home in Glendora, California, Monday afternoon following an illness of six months. No funeral arrangements were contained in the telegram concerning the death which was received by Carl Harper, south of here. Mr. Whisler was born near Hobbs and resided in that community until ten years following his marriage to Miss Emma Harper of Sharpsville on 15 December 1898. The couple was to have celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary Sunday. A member of the Methodist Church in Glendora, Mr. Whisler was a farmer until he moved to California 40 years ago and since then has operated a fruit farm and a packing business. He was the last surviving member of his family. One sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Frances, died in Tipton last year. Surviving with the widow are two sons, Horace and Harper Whisler of California; one daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Ward of California; and three brothers-in-law, Carl, Tom, and Howard Harper, all of Sharpsville. **Tipton, Indiana** The Tipton Daily Tribune 15 December 1948 Page 1 --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |--------------------------|---------|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Harvey Wesley Whisler | 73 | 02 May 1875; Tipton, Indiana (estimated) | 13 December 1948; Glendora, California | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------| | Harvey Wesley Whisler | Decedent | Glendora, California | | Emma Whisler | Spouse | Glendora, California | | Harper Whisler | Son | Glendora, California | | Horace Whisler | Son | Azusa, California | | Jeannette Ward | Daughter | Azusa, California | | Mrs. Elizabeth Frances | Sister (predeceased) | Tipton, Indiana | | Carl Harper | Brother-in-law | Sharpsville, Indiana | | Tom Harper | Brother-in-law | Sharpsville, Indiana | | Howard Harper | Brother-in-law | Sharpsville, Indiana | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |--------------------------|-----------------------| | Publication Date | 16 December 1948 | | Source | The Los Angeles Times | | Page | Page 14 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** - Harvey Wesley Whisler was a pioneer resident who operated an orange grove. - He was born near Hobbs and lived in Tipton before moving to California. - He was a member of the Methodist Church in Glendora. - His family included two sons and one daughter. - He had one predeceased sister.