Independent Enterprise
June 05, 1952
Sanger Funeral Services Wednesday
T. H. Sanger, a resident of this city for 48 years, passed away Sunday morning, June 1st.
Theo Hyde Sanger was born December 18, 1867 at West Branch, Iowa. He spent his early childhood in Iowa moving with his parents to White Lake, South Dakota when he was sixteen years old. After he received his schooling, he worked as a brakeman on a railroad line out of Sioux City, Iowa. Later he returned to White Lake where he became associated with his father in the furniture business. They were also the funeral directors of this vicinity. In his youth, Mr. Sanger became affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
Mr. Sanger was united in marriage to Capitola Agnes Ham, july 7, 1896 at Plankinton, South Dakota. They moved to Payette in 1904. Mrs. Sanger preceded him in death March 28 of this year. Mr. and Mrs. Sanger celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary July 7, 1946 with an open house at the family residence on Center Avenue.
A son, Harry C. Sanger preceded them in death.
Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Ray M. Crocker of Camas, Washington and Mrs. Inez Driscoll of this city.
Funeral services were held Wednesday June 4 at the Shaffer Memroy Chapel. Interment was at Riverside beside his wife.
