Funeral services for the late J.A. Pell were held Wednesday from the Paul Mortuary, with final rites at Cypress Lawn Crematorium, San Francisco. He passed away in a local hospital early Tuesday morning from an attack of pneumonia. Members of the local Odd Fellows lodge, of which Pell was a veteran member, had charge of the services. Pell's death followed shortly after that of his wife, Mrs. Addie C. Pell, who passed away here earlier in the year. It closes the long and eventful career of one of Pacific Grove's earliest pioneers, a resident of this city for a half century. Deceased was 76 years of age September 13 of this year. He was a native of Canada, having been born a short distance across the dominion line from the Vermont town of Franklin. He had resided in Pacific Grove, however, since 1880. Pell always had a wealth of information relative to Pacific Grove in the early days when it was a Methodist camp meeting retreat, surrounded by a board fence, he being the gate keeper. The key he once used to open the community to visitors was kept by him for the rest of his life. He originally drove a four-horse stage between this city and Del Monte and later managed prominent local livery stables, including the famous Mammoth stables. From that time on he was actively connected with the city's development. He followed a number of professions but is best remembered as the town's first undertaker. Pell held many official positions during his lifetime. He was county coroner and public administrator for a term, was deputy sheriff, deputy U.S. marshall and was for awhile holder of the office of police judge for Pacific Grove. He had also been manager of the city campground. He always took a keen interest in things political. No major measure of local or national interest found him idle. He always firmly espoused his cause. He rarely failed to attend the meetings of the local city council, where he was a familiar figure among the interested spectators. Pell is survived by three sons, Phil S., resident of the Philippines; Gibbons, a resident of Honolulu; and J. A. Jr. who was also recently a resident of Hawaii. He also leaves one sister.
News From The Grove
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Death Calls P.G. Pioneer Resident
From The Grove at High Tide, October 24, 1930:
Funeral services for the late J.A. Pell were held Wednesday from the Paul Mortuary, with final rites at Cypress Lawn Crematorium, San Francisco. He passed away in a local hospital early Tuesday morning from an attack of pneumonia. Members of the local Odd Fellows lodge, of which Pell was a veteran member, had charge of the services. Pell's death followed shortly after that of his wife, Mrs. Addie C. Pell, who passed away here earlier in the year. It closes the long and eventful career of one of Pacific Grove's earliest pioneers, a resident of this city for a half century. Deceased was 76 years of age September 13 of this year. He was a native of Canada, having been born a short distance across the dominion line from the Vermont town of Franklin. He had resided in Pacific Grove, however, since 1880. Pell always had a wealth of information relative to Pacific Grove in the early days when it was a Methodist camp meeting retreat, surrounded by a board fence, he being the gate keeper. The key he once used to open the community to visitors was kept by him for the rest of his life. He originally drove a four-horse stage between this city and Del Monte and later managed prominent local livery stables, including the famous Mammoth stables. From that time on he was actively connected with the city's development. He followed a number of professions but is best remembered as the town's first undertaker. Pell held many official positions during his lifetime. He was county coroner and public administrator for a term, was deputy sheriff, deputy U.S. marshall and was for awhile holder of the office of police judge for Pacific Grove. He had also been manager of the city campground. He always took a keen interest in things political. No major measure of local or national interest found him idle. He always firmly espoused his cause. He rarely failed to attend the meetings of the local city council, where he was a familiar figure among the interested spectators. Pell is survived by three sons, Phil S., resident of the Philippines; Gibbons, a resident of Honolulu; and J. A. Jr. who was also recently a resident of Hawaii. He also leaves one sister.
Funeral services for the late J.A. Pell were held Wednesday from the Paul Mortuary, with final rites at Cypress Lawn Crematorium, San Francisco. He passed away in a local hospital early Tuesday morning from an attack of pneumonia. Members of the local Odd Fellows lodge, of which Pell was a veteran member, had charge of the services. Pell's death followed shortly after that of his wife, Mrs. Addie C. Pell, who passed away here earlier in the year. It closes the long and eventful career of one of Pacific Grove's earliest pioneers, a resident of this city for a half century. Deceased was 76 years of age September 13 of this year. He was a native of Canada, having been born a short distance across the dominion line from the Vermont town of Franklin. He had resided in Pacific Grove, however, since 1880. Pell always had a wealth of information relative to Pacific Grove in the early days when it was a Methodist camp meeting retreat, surrounded by a board fence, he being the gate keeper. The key he once used to open the community to visitors was kept by him for the rest of his life. He originally drove a four-horse stage between this city and Del Monte and later managed prominent local livery stables, including the famous Mammoth stables. From that time on he was actively connected with the city's development. He followed a number of professions but is best remembered as the town's first undertaker. Pell held many official positions during his lifetime. He was county coroner and public administrator for a term, was deputy sheriff, deputy U.S. marshall and was for awhile holder of the office of police judge for Pacific Grove. He had also been manager of the city campground. He always took a keen interest in things political. No major measure of local or national interest found him idle. He always firmly espoused his cause. He rarely failed to attend the meetings of the local city council, where he was a familiar figure among the interested spectators. Pell is survived by three sons, Phil S., resident of the Philippines; Gibbons, a resident of Honolulu; and J. A. Jr. who was also recently a resident of Hawaii. He also leaves one sister.
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