Death of Eugene Oliver, Sr.
Spruce Pioneer, Eugene
Oliver Passes Away Nov. 8
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Eugene Oliver Sr., passed away at the home of his son, Eugene Jr., Wednesday, November 8th. Mr. Oliver had been ill nearly a year.
Mr. Oliver followed the lumbering industry in Alcona and Alpena counties in his early years. He settled on his farm two and a half miles east of Spruce after the passing of the lumber business. He was the mail carrier out of Spruce Postoffice for many years. Mrs. Oliver passed away three years ago. Mr. Oliver has made his home with his son since that time.
Funeral services were conducted November 11th, from the Spruce Presbyterian Church, Rev. V. V. Nicholas of Midland officiating. Interment was made in the Spruce Cemetery.
Surviving relatives are three sons: Eugene, William and Darrel; one daughter, Genevieve; several grandchildren and one sister.