Thomas A. Tarpy, a farmer in this community for the past 40 years, died at his home one mile north of Westside Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Tarpy had been in ill health for a long time, but it was not generally known that his condition was serious so his death came as a shock to the people of the community.

Thomas Tarpy was born at Clarence, Iowa, January 15, 1869, and passed away August 21, 1937, at the age of 68 years and 7 months.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tarpy and with his parents came to this community in the year 1879, settling at Vail.

In 1881, the family moved to Manning, where Mr. Tarpy lived until his marriage to Flora White, February 10, 1892. The young couple made their home on a farm north of Westside and has resided in this community since.

Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tarpy: Grace (Mrs. J.W. Duff) of Mason City, John of Lake View, Hazel (Mrs. Herbert Bandow) of Westside, and Marian (Mrs. Melvin Jans) of Vail, Iowa; all of whom with Mrs. Tarpy are left to mourn his death.

Two children, Vincent Tarpy and Mable Olive, preceded their father in death, Vincent passing away in 1914 and Mable in 1901.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Ray, Warren, and Marilyn Duff; Donna Mae and Robert Bandow; Phyllis Jans and Audrey Tarpy.

Two sisters, Mrs. William Harrington, and Mrs. Ella McNeil of Omaha, and one brother, Dan Tarpy of Irwin, Iowa; besides other numerous relatives.

Funeral services were held at St. Ann's Church at Vail at 10 o'clock Monday morning. Rev. Dennis Clark celebrated a requiem high mass and conducted the services. A large number of relatives and friends were in attendance at the services and accompanied the remains to St. Ann's Cemetery at Vail.

Pallbearers were: D.E. Benton, Frank Jans, Carl Segebart, Albert Bandow, James Killeen, and Frank Killeen.

Thomas Tarpy Passed Away
West Side, Iowa This community was deeply grieved Saturday when it was learned that Thomas A. Tarpy passed away. He had not been in very good health for some time but had been up and around until the last few days when he became so ill, he was forced to his bed and everything was done to help him but to no avail.

The deceased had worked hard all summer which weakened his condition.

Thomas A. Tarpy was born at Clarence, Iowa, on January 15, 1869, and passed away August 21, 1937. He came to Vail in 1879. In 1881, he moved with his parents to Manning and on February 10, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Flora White. They were blessed with six children.

They lived in the Westside vicinity for the past 40 years. He leaves to survive his widow and four children, Mrs. Grace Duff of Mason City; John of Lake View; Mrs. Hazel Bandow of Westside; Mrs. Marian Jans of Westside.

One son, Vincent, preceded him in death in 1914, and a daughter, Mabel Olive in 1901.

He also leaves seven grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. William Harrington and Mrs. Ella McNeil of Omaha, one brother, Dan of Irwin, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Monday at 10 o'clock at St. Ann's Church at Vail. Rev. Dennis Clark celebrated requiem high mass and conducted the services. Burial was made in St. Ann's Cemetery at Vail. Those who attended the casket were D.E. Benton, Frank Killeen, Frank Jans, Albert Bandow, Carl Segebart, and James Killeen.
August 26, 1937, Manning Monitor