QUIMBY, John M. (d. 1916)
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 p. m. for the late John M. Quimby, who died at St. Luke's hospital in Bellingham, following an operation. He was born Dec. 22, 1847, in Illinois. He enlisted when 17 in Co. K, 148th Regt. Illinois Infantry serving until the close of the war. He was married at Little Falls, Minn., to Lydia Becker on March 21, 1899. He came to Lynden in 1904 where he has since made his home. During his sickness he has often said his only desire to live was to care for his invalid wife who survives him. There are also three stepsons, Edward, Andy and Frank Becker and two brothers, Charles Quimby living in Everett, and Oscar living in Illinois. The Rev. Percy H. Davies officiated.