Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Monday afternoon for Delba Morton, who passed away December 11, 1962 in San Leandro, Calif. Mr. Morton had been in failing health for quite some time.

Rev. Harold Massie officiated at the services. The double Male quartet of the Methodist Church accompanied by Miss Carolyn Johnson at the organ, provided the special music.

Pallbearers were John Sturgeon, Henry Sturgeon, Truman Barrett, Herman Schmeeckle, Marion Mitchell adn Roy Stubblefield.

Interment was in the Eustis Town Cemetery.

Delba James, only child of Henry and Anna Morton, was born in Frontier county, Nebraska, January 23, 1892. He passed away in San Leandro, Calif., December 11, 1962, at the age of 70 years, ten months, and 18 days.

The most of his life was spent on his farm, southwest of Eustis, until his retirement in 1957, when he moved to Eustis. After the death of Mrs. Morton in 1960, he spent most of his time with his children.

On April 14, 1924, Delba was united in marriage to Edna McMichael of Farnam, Nebraska, at St. Joseph, Mo. This union was blessed by two sons and three daughters. The family grew up, and Delba and his wife spent most of their married life on the farm where he was born.

Mr. Morton was preceded in death by his wife, by both parents, and by an infant daughter, Esther Anna.

Those made sad by his passing are: his children, Maurice of Lafayette, Colo.; Mrs. Thelma Johnson, of Littleton, Colorado; Mrs. Lois Hawley, of San Leandro, Calif.; and Cecil, of Cambridge, Nebr.; his eleven grandchildren; and, other relatives and friends.

Now the laborer’s taks is o’er,
Now the battle-day is past;
Now upon the farther shore
Lands the voyager at last.
Father, in Thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

The Eustis News 56(52):1 Thursday, December 27, 1962