Peder Dock obituary

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Sunday, November 12, 1950
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Peder P Dock, who passed away Nov. 12 at his home in West Palm Beach, Fla., was born May 29, 1865, at Blooming Prairie, the son of Peder and Sinov Dock.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church at St Ansgar, Iowa, and united in marriage with Ella Bjork on May 15, 1889, at the home farm in Mona, Iowa.

In 1898, they moved to northern Minnesota and later to Enderlin, N. D., where Mr Dock was engaged in the mercantile business. In 1928, they moved to West Palm Beach, where they since made their home.

Mr Dock leaves to mourn his passing his wife and two daughters. Mrs J M Hall (Enid) and Mrs Esther Baker of West Palm Beach, also two granddaughters, Mrs L A Parson of Ft Pierce, Fla and Miss Elaine Baker of Jacksonville, Fla. one sister Mrs Rosa Farley of Philadelphia Pa. a brother Sever of Aneta, N. D. Preceding him in death were four children, Raymond, Palmer, Claude, and Edna.

Short services were held Tuesday afternoon at West Palm Beach chapel, Rev. Dollar officiating, and at 2 p m Thursday, Nov 16 at the Mona, Ia., Luth church, Rev. Langehough officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Hill cemetery near Mona.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks for the beautiful flowers and many memorials, also the choir for the lovely songs and Rev. Langehough for comforting words, the pall bearers and all who extended their sympathy.

Mrs. P. P. Dock
Mrs. J. M. Hall
Mrs. Esther Baker