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Show Early Resident Dies After Lingering Illness I ! Wilford J. Oppenheimer, one of the outstanding figures and lenders in the development of the Delta country, died at his home on the North Tract on Friday, Jan. 11. Mr. Oppenheimer had suffered for many years from a heart, ailment. Mr. Oppenheimer was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, April 26, 1876. Ilis early life was spent in Iowa, and later he went to Cripple Creek, Colorado, where he spent many years. He was married in Cripple Creek on July 12, 1900, to Miss Mildred Mil-dred Williams. Mr. Oppenheimer brought his I wife and t heir daughter, Verda, to Delta in 1913, and they have made this their home since. They were among the early settlers of the North Tract, and their farm home has always been filled with friendship friend-ship and hospitality. He was a successful farmer, and his land and buildings were steadily stead-ily improved, visible proof of his ability and sound methods. He kept his farm livestock in prime condition and was noted for his kindness to his animals. He believed be-lieved firmly in diversified farming, farm-ing, with better livestock to round out the whole. He always took an acive part in civic affairs and was tireless in his efforts for developing this area. For many years he was president of the Delta Canal company, an a supervisor in Drainage District No. 3. He was also local manager of the Francis Investment company, operating in Delta and local manager mana-ger of the Duluth Land company, operating in Milford. He was a director di-rector of the Sevier River Water User association. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mildred Oppenheimer, one daughter, Mrs. Verda Thomas; one son, Robert Oppenheimer, now on leave from the navy, nine grandchildren grand-children and one great grandchild; also three sisters, Mrs. O. A. Hasted, Hast-ed, Minneapolis; Mrs. Frank Quinn, Albuquerque; and Mrs. Tudie Ter-ri Ter-ri 11, Texas, Funeral services were held in the Delta second ward chapel Monday at 2 p. m., conducted by Bishop June Black, and directed by L. N. Nickle & Sons. The opening prayer was followed by a song, "The End of a Perfect Day," sung by Mrs. Marie Moody, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Evva Dean Moody, and violin accompaniment by Mrs. Norma Hannifin. E. L. Lyman was the first speaker, speak-er, followed by a violin solo, by Mrs. Norma Hannifin, with Mrs. i Evva Dean Moody at the piano. Dudley Crafts was the second speaker. ' A vocal solo, "Going Home," was given by Ladd Cropper, accompanied accompan-ied at the piano by Mrs. May Cropper. The closing prayer was given by Cutler Henrie. Burial was in the Delta cemetery and the grave was dedicated by Marvin J. Moody. Mr. Lyman and Mr. Crafts, in their tribute to the memory of Mr. Oppenheimer, voiced the feeling of his many friends when they spoke of his friendship, and what it meant to them. Mr. Oppenheimer was known as "Opp" to a vast circle of friends who had enjoyed the witty conversations and the genial manners he gave with his friendship, and they also valued and respected the sound sense, good judgment and integrity that were qualities in his character as well. |