82, of Fort Scott, Kansas died Tuesday, July 28, 1987.
Jackson was the founder of the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, a steam
engine show that has been an annual event at Fort Scott for 30
years. He was a retired Frisco Railroad Engineer, a member of the
First Christian Church of Fort Scott, the Rising Sun Lodge, A.F.
& A.M. of which he was a past master; York Rite and Scottish
Rite and Mizra Shrine.
Submitted by Mrs. George Jackson, 810 S. Judson, Fort Scott,
Kansas 66701.
LETHA SEVART, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away July 2, 1987. She
was the wife of Vincent Sevart. Letha and Vincent were members of
the Argyle Antique Gas Engine Association, Colchester, Illinois,
and the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, Fort Scott, Kansas, where they
displayed their gas engines and tractors.
Letha will be missed by her family, friends and Association
members.
Submitted by Marjorie Sevart, Secretary, Pioneer Harvest
Fiesta, 111 N. Cherokee, Girard, Kansas 66743.
RAYMOND APRILL of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin passed away August 1,
1987. He would have been 80 years old on August second.
Ray was a structural steel worker for many years before owning
and operating a farm. In 1976 he built a -scale Case steam engine
and participated in many parades and steam shows.
He was a reader of Iron-Men Album for many many years. His
picture with his steam engine is on the back cover of the
September-October 1987 issue.
Submitted by his wife, Linda Aprill, 310 S. Washington
Street, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin 54154.
ROBERT E. ‘BOB’ NELSON, SR., a lifelong resident of
Lapeer County, Michigan and a community leader, passed away May 25,
1987 at the age of 75.
A farmer all his life, Bob also operated a portable sawmill. He
and his son founded Renco Products and designed and built sawmill
equipment. He was known over most of Michigan and leaves many
friends throughout the midwest.
Bob was always on hand to help when needed and helped many a
collector get their equipment running. He had a deep interest in
the community and held many positions in local government and was
active in 4-H.
Sap-n-Slab Day was an annual event at his farm, demonstrating
maple syrup making and sawmill operation. The event always drew an
audience of hundreds.
Bob was a fine friend and will be missed by many people,
including the members of several collectors clubs of which he was a
member.
Submitted by Don Naish, 3854 Crawford Road, Dryden, Michigan
48428.
