This was Miss Jessie DeHaven's father.
H. M. DeHaven of Covington Dies
(Prominent Resident Found Dead in Bed--Funeral Rites Tuesday)
On Sunday morning, April 28, 1935, the entire community was shocked by
the sudden passing of one of its oldest and most beloved citizens, Henry
Mandeville DeHaven who was born April 18, 1851, on a farm east of Covington, Indiana.
He was the youngest son of Susan Osborn and Jacob DeHaven, one of the
pioneer families. For 84 years and 10 days he resided in Covington and vicinity,
living a most useful and active life. He engaged in farming and had lived 45
years in his present home.
On November 25, 1875 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Nebeker, who
preceded him in death 6 years ago. To this union were born two daughters,
Jessie and Audrey.
At an early age he united with the Baptist Church and lived a Christian
life as a devoted husband, a kind father, and a loyal friend.
Surviving are three brothers who are of remarkable ages: Abner 92,
Charles 91, and Arthur 89.
He leaves to mourn his passing the two daughters, Jessie and Mrs. Will
Gambril; the three brothers Abner of Covington, Charles of Dowagiac, Michigan, and
Arthur of Louise, Texas, and a host of relatives and friends.
The following poem by Edgar A. Guest, "When a Man's a Man" is
beautifully
descriptive of his life:
When a man's a man, he doesn't lie,
And will not play the cheat.
And he doesn't look with a scornful
Eye at the beggar on the street;
And he doesn't brag of the things
He's done or the talk of his lands or gold.
When a man's a man you will find,
My son, that he's gentle with the old.
When a man's a man you will find
His friends not all of the chosen few.
He never talks of the help he lends
Or the good deeds he may do.
When a man's a man he will never
Shirk the task that his hand may find,
He is never too big for the long day's
Work, too busy to be kind;
He never sneers at the faith you hold,
Never heedless hurt he gives---
When a man's a man it is plainly told
By the gentle way he lives.
Card of Thanks:
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who so kindly assisted and
for the words of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings extended at the death
of our beloved father.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gambril,
Jessie DeHaven