Haworth Association of America
Edith Scarbrough writes:
Dear Friend,
I am saddened to tell you that Lowell passed away on December 24, 2002. He had been ill for five years with a blood disorder called Myelodysplasia.
On the first of December, he developed acute myelogenous leukemia.
He was very ill for the past one and a half to two years.
He had hopes of doing the "Events" again, but it was not to be. He enjoyed doing the newsletter, and I thank you for being a faithful reader.
I will continue to fill orders for the book, "SOME QUAKER FAMILIES-Scarborough/Haworth".
Sincerely,
Edith E. Scarbrough
Edith adds:
Lowell appreciated all who subscribed to the Newsletter, past and present, and to the contributors of family information, corrections and additions. These are the people who helped him produce an interesting family Newsletter. He was grateful to those who sent donations, and for letters received telling him he was doing a great job. A pat on the back is a good morale booster. He worked very hard as "Ye Ed" as he called himself. I extend thanks for Lowell and myself to all who ordered the books Some Quaker Families. They contain a large amount of family history. After being married for 56 years, I truly miss him.
Edith
Edith E. Scarbrough
H.C.R. 67, Box 48B
Warsaw, MO, 65355-7806
January 2, 2003 The Enterprise, Warsaw Missouri
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December 30, 2002 The Courier News, Elgin, Illinois
Lowell Eugene Scarbrough
Lowell Eugene Scarbrough, 76, of Warsaw, MO., formerly of Elgin, passed away December 24, 2002 at Bothwell Regional Health Care Center, Sedalia, Missouri. He was born January 7, 1926 in Dixon, IL, the son of Virgil and Hazel Hawkins Scarbrough.
On April 21, 1944, he enlisted into the United States Navy, serving overseas in the Pacific during World War II. He was honorably discharged on July 22, 1946. He was united in marriage to Edith Schultz on October 26, 1946 and they made their home in Elgin where he was employed by the State of Illinois until retiring and moving to Warsaw in 1988.
After moving to Warsaw, Lowell became active in community activities. He was a lifetime member of Warsaw VFW Post 5894, serving as Post Commander and was voted as All-State Commander in 1993, VFW District 6 Commander and was American Chairman for the VFW Department of Missouri. He was appointed a VFW National Aid-de-Camp in 1993. In 1991 he initiated the Annual Veterans Day "Wreathing of the Waters" in Warsaw. He was a member of the Missouri Martin Warren Chapter of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution. He was a very active member of the Benton County Historical Society and editor of the family newsletter, "The Scarbrough/Haworth Events".
Surviving are his wife, Edith, daughters, Judy Cumpata of Elgin and Cynthia Wisser of South Elgin, son, David (Lisa) Scarbrough of Anchorage, AK, grandchildren, Chip VanHam, Jason and Zachary Wisser, Benjamin and Daniel Scarbrough, Jacqui VanHam, Keri, Karen, Kelly and Kristina Cumpata, sister, Donna Rouley of Elgin and many other friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Linda Torres, one son, Craig in infancy, and one brother, Russell Scarbrough.
Graveside services with military honors will be held Tuesday, December 31 at 11 a.m. at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Memorials may be given to the Martin Warren Chapter SAR Library Fund.
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