Chester Ralph Good

Good.--Chester Ralph Good was born March 12, 1918 at Las Vegas, New Mexico; departed this life July 18, 1941 in the Ninnescah Hospital in Pratt, Kans.; aged 23 y. 4 m. 6 d. He was the youngest son in a family of 4 boys and 3 girls. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1927 at the age of 9 years. At the age of 12 he united with the West Liberty Mennonite Church near Windom, Kans. When he moved to Burrton he attended the First Christian Church. He graduated from the Burrton High School in 1937 and later attended Bethel College for one year. In March, 1939 he moved to Peabody and within a month was employed with the General Oil Tool Company at Burrton and remained with them until his death. He was united in marriage to Vera Fast, May 23, 1940 at Hutchinson, Kans. To this home a son, Larry Ralph, was born. His death was caused by severe burns during an oil well test. He is the first one to break the family circle. He is survived by his wife, his son, Larry, his parents (Charles A. and Catherine Winey Good of Peabody), 3 brothers (Huber of Dallas, Texas, and Paul and Marion of Wichita), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elbert Aslin of Stratton, Nebr., and Maytie and Maybelle of the home), 2 nieces, 3 nephews, and other relatives and a host of loving friends. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was considerate and always willing to help those about him. In work he was always ready to co-operate and do what he could with those who worked with him. Funeral services were held July 20 at the Christian Church in Burrton, Kans. Bro. Schnelle of the Christian Church and Bro. Regier of the Mennonite Church conducted the services. Text at the house, Job 5:8, and at the church, Matt. 25:13. Burial in the Burrton Cemetery. "Gone but not forgotten."