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| BENAWA, Willard G. July 11, 1922; Oregonian, p 7 Obituary; Dr. Willard G. Benawa Oregon City, Or., July 9 |
Dr. Willard G. Benawa of Gladstone died at the family home this morning after an illness of several months. His death was due to pernicious anemia, as a result of influenza while he was in the service in the world war. Four operations of blood transfusions were made in the hope of saving his life. Dr. Benawa was born in New Windsor, Ill., October 8, 1877. He was a member of Oasis lodge, No. 67, Masonic order, of Clackamas chapter No. 2, Royal Arch Masons, a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, lodge No. 1143 at Fort Morgan, Colo., chapter No. 54, Eastern Star and Harold DeHaan post, American legion, of Fort Morgan. Dr. Benawa is survived by his widow, his father, Gearhart Benawa of Omaha, Neb., and a brother, Charles Benawa of Burwell, Neb. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist Episcopal church of this city Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. H. Edgar, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. The service will be under the auspices of the Masons. Interment will be in the Mountain View cemetery. |