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Funeral services for D. P. Pearl was held Friday August 1 at the Methodist church in Waldon, Missouri.
Mr. David Peter Pearl died at his home In Waldron, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 30, 1941, at the age of 89 years. He was born in Platte County, January 28, 1852.
He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Miller; to this union were born 11 children, 4 of which preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Pearl; children Mr. Ollie Pearl, Waldron, Missouri; Mrs. Mae Brown, Leavenworth, Kansas; Mrs. Lucy Washington, Leavenworth, Kansas; Mr. Y. Pearl, San Antonio, Texas; Mr. Ora Pearl, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Katherine Mace, Parkville, Missouri; Mr. Clifford Pearl, Waldron, Missouri; and 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children.
A sister, Mrs. Kate Modesty, Platte City, Missouri, and two nieces also of Platte City and a cousin and friends.
He was united with the Methodist church and kept his membership there until his death. Rev. P. H. Yates officiated. Burial was in Waldron cemetery.Date(s) of Creation
8/15/1941
