Hiram V. "Van" Weaver (1856-1926)

ca. 1906

Two Business Men Pass Away

DR. W.C. QUINCY AND H.V. WEAVER CALLED LAST THURSDAY

Lowell lost two of her business men by death last Thursday morning. Dr. W.C. Quincy, who had been sick for several months, died about 6 a.m. and H.V. Weaver, only a few days, died a few minutes before 12 o'clock.

Both these men were among our oldest business men, having been here about thirty years. They were both men held in the highest esteem by their business associates and the citizens of this vicinity in general. They were men of the highest moral standards and were always ready and willing to help in matters that were of a moral and material benefit to the community.

Hiram V. Weaver

Hiram V. Weaver was born August 16, 1856, near Reading, Michigan, and died at his home in Lowell, Ind., Thursday, April 1, 1926, having lived 69 years, 7 months and 16 days.

Hiram V. Weaver and Harriet F. Flynn were united in marriage at Rensselaer, Ind., November 11, 1891. They came to Lowell in 1896, which has been their home except a three years residence in Rensselaer from 1903 to 1906.

The death of their only daughter Queen the 18th day of last May was a grievous loss to him from which he never recovered and scarcely a day passed by what he said something or did something in which his family saw his deep grief.

Mr. Weaver possessed a deep religious nature and for a few years did very effective work as a local preacher. He had a strong emotional mind and an abiding sympathy for everyone in distress

He was an undertaker by profession, carrying into his work gentleness and kindness that brought a blessing wherever he was called to serve.

His wife and two sons -- Hallard and Wilfred, and grand-daughter, Betty, mourn his going. His one brother Jay, of Rose Lawn, and sister Jennie Weaver, of Reading, Mich., live to mourn him.

Hiram V. Weaver was a member of the Knights of Pythias, I.O.O.F., Colfax lodge, F. and A.M., and the O.E.S., all of Lowell, and a life long member of the Methodist church.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. church at 3 p.m. Saturday. Rev. C.A. Brown preached the funeral discourse from the text, "Fervant in Spirit." Music was furnished by Mrs. J.W. Belshaw and Mrs. J.A. Taylor. Interment was made in the family lot in Lowell cemetery. The following acted as pall bearers: Carl Brownell, S.A. Brownell, Dr. J.A. Dinwiddie, George Hoevet, P.M. McNay, Geo. Foster.

Those from out of town attending the funeral were: H.A. Flynn and daughter, Ione, of Chesterton; H.C. Nichols, wife and son, of Valparaiso; Mrs. J. Weaver and daughter, Camilla, of Rose Lawn; Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Weaver, of Rose Lawn; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weaver, of St. John; F.A. Lepel of Valparaiso, president of the 5th District Funeral Directors Association.