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Dunham, John Wesley


Funeral Home Data

Deceased:Dunham, John Wesley
Died:Aug 07 1964
Age:67
Remarks:A former millman, died Aug 7, 1964, 3:00 am, at Miami hospital, age 67, cause of death coronary thrombosis. Charge to Hazel Dunham 204 South Vine, Commerce. Burial in G.A.R. cemetery at Miami.
Record Source:Jim Thomas Funeral Home
(Funeral Record)Commerce, Ottawa County, OK

Abstract Data

John D. Dunham, 67, died at 3 am today in Miami Baptist hospital shortly after suffering a heart attack at his home, 204 South Vine, Commerce. After employment as a mill man in the Tri-State district mining fields, he moved to Santa Fe New Mexico. During his 20 years there, he served as a police officer and as a representative in the New Mexico Legislature. He returned to Commerce in 1958 and was a member of the First Baptist church, Commerce. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Blaustien of North Hollywood California; two sisters, Miss Hazel Dunham and Mrs. Goldie Posey, both of Commerce, and a grandson.

Miami News Record — Miami, OK

Aug 07 1964 · p.3 · col.7

Obituary.

Miami News Record — Miami, OK

p.3 · col.3

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