Ira G. Perry - Sunshine Memorial Cemetery - Vallejo, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
N 38° 07.087 W 122° 15.609
10S E 564852 N 4219178
This zinc headstone is one of three located in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMPVTX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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This zinc headstone is one of two dedicated to the Perry family. This smaller monument contains the grave of Ira G. Perry. His FindaGrave.com web page mentions him being a Civil War veteran, a Grand Army of the Republic member and a professional photographer. His headstone is also adorned with Independent Order of Oddfellows inscriptions and accomplishments. His marker reads:

IRA G.
PERRY,
PAST GRAND,
REBEKAH
ASSEMBLY,
ODD FELLOW.
65 YEARS
MARCH 14, 1928
DIAMOND JEWEL

Below his marker reads: "WE SEEK TO IMPROVE AND ELEVATE THE CHARACTER OF MEN."

Another side reads: DECORATION OF CHIVALRY, MY 22ND DEGREE IN ODDFELLOWS.

And another side reads: VETERAN ODDFELLOW
JUNIOR ODDFELLOW

His headstone is next to the zinc headstone of his parents, Seth and Christeena Perry.

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