James W. Winter (1888-1972)

Written by Helene Winter in 1972.  First Posted by Karen Brewer 4/18/2016 [thanks Karen]  

Obituary & Eulogy of James Wright Winter....

James Wright Winter, son of William and Margaret Winter, was born in Sibley, Iowa, January 21, 1888, and entered into rest, April 17, 1972, at the age of 84 years.

He attended Osceola High School, after which he taught school for several years. He took his first year of veterinary medical training at Chicago Veterinary College, Chicago, Illinois and finished the remaining years of his training at Kansas City Veterinary College, Kansas City, Missouri, where he received his degree in veterinary medicine in May of 1916. As a senior student, he spent his summer of 1915 helping in and around Norwalk and locating here permanently in the summer of 1916, to practice more than 50 years in the town and surrounding territory.

When he was 15 years old his family moved from northern, Iowa, to a farm south of Truro, Iowa. His love of the farm and his veterinary practice went hand in hand, as he owned and occupied a farmstead on the west edge of Norwalk, where for many years he raised Short-horn cattle.He is survived by his wife, Helene; a daughter, Mrs. Jane Leddy of San Mateo, California; a sister, Miss Margaret Winter of Truro, Iowa; a brother, Dr. Malcolm Winter, Sr. of Miles City, Montana; and four grandchildren.

During Dr. Winter's long practice in Norwalk and vicinity, it was obvious he enjoyed every minute of it. Children delightedly exchanged good-natured banter with him as they trailed him around the lots, helping out. He did many kind things above and beyond the line of duty and would respond to a call whatever the hour or the weather. He knew veterinary medicine in its' earlier days as well as modern methods. He knew it when animals were often treated in cold and blizzard under make-shift protection or when they were bedded down in a warm stall.

He was a confidant of his clients as well as a friend...a man who held the esteem and affection of several generations of those whom he served.

He liked flowers and busy though he was, could now and then be seen weeding in the flower beds or in the garden. He enjoyed art and books and was an avid reader in his leisure moments. Vacation periods were spent visiting many areas of the continental United States, Canada and Mexico.

Dr. Winter's mortal life is ended, but his memory lives on in the hearts and minds of many.

Written by Dr. Winter's wife, Helene. 

This letter was attended by a note to Margaret L. Winter from Pastor Earl E. Swigart of First Baptist Church, 607 Mafred Ave., Norwalk Iowa.