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Show Hundreds Attend Funeral Services For J. H. Cottam Hundreds of people were in attendance at-tendance at funeral services which were held for John H. Cottam in the St. George stake Tabernacle at 4:00 p.m. last Thursday afternoon. af-ternoon. Business houses were closed denoting the respect which was held for a friend and leader of this community. Sheriff Cottam died Tuesday, June 2, while attempting to help move a safe in the county courthouse. court-house. Death was caused from a ruptured blood vessel at the base of the brain. The large crowd, who turned out to show their appreciation and respect, heard the speakers tell of the fine type of man Mr. Cottam had been. The speakers gave instances in his life and their contacts with him, illustrating illustrat-ing the part that he had played in the creating and maintaining j of civic life in this community i and county. That Mr. Cottam not only capably filled his position, but went far beyond its duties, was the belief e.)fessearT)y-"th6se who took part in the services. The opening number, "Face to Face", was given by a mixed quartette composed of Mrs. Alice Cannon. Mrs. Melba Baker. Will- ' iam A. Whitehead, and Pratt Miles. The opening prayer was offered by William Mitchell of Parowan. A vocal solo. "I Do Believe", was sung by Dilworth M. Snow. Wiliam Brooks told of his close association with Mr. Cottam and of the joys such an association associa-tion had brought to him. He spoke of the offices John had held, of his willingness to serve and do what was expected of him. Attention was directed by Mr. Brooks to Mr. Cottam's courage cour-age in the face of danger, of tho love he had for his family, mother, moth-er, brothers and sisters. "He was a friend to everyone and has been kind and helpful whenever opportunity came for him to do so. My association with him has meant so much to me. the beauties beaut-ies of it will remain throughout my life." Mr. Brooks said. He (Continued on last page) COTTAM'S FUNERAL (Continued from first page) would bless his family in their bereavement. Joseph Atkin, Sr. paid tribute to Mr. Cottam as a friend and neighbor and quoted the parable of the good Samaritan and related re-lated incidents in John's life showing his kindness to those in need. He said he was thankful to see such a large congregation and so many beautiful floral offerings off-erings because he was more than deserving of them. "I have worried" wor-ried" said Mr. Atkin, about John many times and thought he took a great many chances as a sheriff. sher-iff. A violin duet, "Ave Maria", was given by Mrs. Vera Christian Christ-ian and Mrs. Irene Everett. Orval Hafen of the stake Presidency Presi-dency stated that he mourned with all the loss of a neighbor, friend and co-worker. "His rich cheery voice will be missed. We are never prepared for death, but in some ways it is a blessing John has been taken in this way. He was a fine character always doing' more than was, asked of him, being conscientious and efficient ef-ficient in both civic and religious affairs. He was a roan of action, a minute man and he not only did his duty well but helped us to do ours. He was a man of public trust; you couldn't bribe John because he was too honest", Mr. Hafen said. He went on to tell of Mr. Cot-tam's Cot-tam's life that proved his worthiness, worthi-ness, and stated that he didn't need to preach a sermon on the life of John Cottam. "His life is a sermon. He was a loving husband and father, a devoted son and a dutiful brother." He then mentioned the passing of Karl N. Snow, Walter Smith and Mr. Cottam, and he declared that these men must have reached a point through their faithfulness and usefulness here, that they were qualified to go to a greater work on the other side". Words of encouragement and consolation consola-tion to those bereft were spoken by Mr. Hafen. He closed by stating that he felt the talents, personality and qualities of Mr. Cottam had developed, would go on with him and if we lived worthy we would have the joy of associating with him there. Bishop Arthur K. Hafen endorsed en-dorsed the remarks of the previous previ-ous speakers, and paid tribute to the life service Mr. Cottam had lived. He expressed his appreciation appreci-ation for the lives of John's fath- er, his mother and his family and prayed that the Lord would bless them at this time and urged the people to help them in any way possible. Messages and telegrams of consolation received from Governor Gov-ernor Blood and others, were mentioned by Bishop Hafen. A quartette composed of W. A. Whitehead, Dilworth M. Snow, Melba Baker and Alice' Cannon sang, ''In the Time of Roses". The closing prayer was offered by Pres. W. O. Bentley and interment inter-ment was made in the city oerue-j oerue-j tery, the grave being dedcated by by Frank B. Mclntire of Price. |