This very tall Obelisk is on the north side of the cemetery, partially blocked by a tree when approaching. As you round the tree you are taken back by the over 12 foot tall monument. This obelisk reaches high to the heavens above. At least I think it’s that tall. I am fairly short, so it may be shorter than I feel like it is.
This four sided obelisk is there for the Mack Family. The engravings are on each side as follows.
Henry Mack
Born January 18th, 1839 – Died April 6th, 1882
His inscription reads
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints”
Julia Elizabeth “Little” Mack
Born August 21st, 1852 – Died August 6th, 1942
Her incription reads
”Her children arise up and call her blessed”
Julia attended and graduated from Iowa College in 1872. She then met Henry and they were married on September 11th, 1872 in Grinnell, Iowa. She was pregnant with her first child when they moved from Iowa to Cañon City by Covered Wagon. They later had 2 other children. He is listed as a Lumber Dealer for the 1880 Census, He owned and operated Pioneer Lumber Co in Cañon City. Henry passed away in 1882. Julia was listed as the Mother of the House. One of their daughters passed away in 1883. Julia raised her other two children and her nephew.
Julia Maria Mack
Born February 10th, 1879 – Died January 17th, 1883
Her incription reads
”Jesus’ Little Lamb”
Daughter of Henry and Julia Mack. She passed away just before her 4th birthday from illness.
William L Mack
Born February 1st, 1877 – Died November 25th, 1956
Son of Henry and Julia, Was also born in Cañon City, Colorado. He was in Business with his uncle Dr. Prentiss. He married Martha Holmes Mack of Cañon City in 1917.
One other daughter was listed in records and is buried nearby,
Jessie Marion Mack Hardy
Born May 7th, 1875 – Died May 6th, 1950
She was the Corresponding Secretary of the Colorado Federation of the Women’s Clubs. She was Married to Guy Urban Hardy 1872-1947
Most notably Mr. Hardy was a United States Congressman, Teacher, Editor of the Cañon City Daily Record, and many other positions.
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