Representative Thomas Rutherford View All Years

THOMAS RUTHERFORD, JR.

MR. SPEAKER: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character and public service of the late Honorable Thomas Rutherford, Jr., begs leave to submit the following memorial:

Thomas Rutherford, Jr., was born on February 14, 1869, in Poweshiek County, Iowa. He passed away at the Audubon Memorial Hospital on December 20, 1956.

He came to Audubon County at the age of twelve years with his parents, Mary and Robert Rutherford, where he spent the rest of his life.

On March 11, 1896, he was united in marriage to Belle Hunt of Dallas County. They were the parents of four children, Clark, Vera, Inez and Alice.

Thomas Rutherford, Jr., was basically a farmer, having lived on a farm north of Audubon for twenty years. He retired in 1922 and moved to Audubon.

He was a member of the First Methodist church and for many years was active in Masonic activities. He served on the Masonic Association Board, and was a leader in the Commandry, and a Past Patron. of the Order of Eastern Star.

Mr. Rutherford was active in the Republican party. He worked for many years as a member of the county draft board.

Thomas Rutherford, Jr., was a member of the House of Representative from Audubon County, serving in the Thirty-sixth and Thirty­seventh General Assemblies.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Vera Boust, Mrs. Inez Graves and Mrs. Alice Shupe. Also surviving are one sister, Miss Nancy Rutherford, nine grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren.

Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Fifty­seventh General Assembly of Iowa: That in the passing of the Honorable Thomas Rutherford, Jr., the state has lost an honored citizen and a faithful, useful servant, and the House, by this resolution, would express its appreciation of his service, and tender its sympathy to the members of his family.

Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House and that the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.

CARL HENSLEY,

LESTER L. KLUEVER,

PETER STEENHUSEN,

Committee.