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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 27, 1971, page 15

HENRY EMERSON

Henry Burgess Emerson, the son of Thomas Emerson and Elizabeth Carratt Emerson was born November 7, 1892 on a ranch south of Goldendale. Harry attended schools in the area and grew to manhood here in the valley. In 1909 he was married to Tessie Meirs and to this union were born two children, William and Mary.
Harry operated a restaurant on Main Street in the vicinity of the present Union Hall for a period of time, after which he moved to Bonners Ferry, Id. where for approximately five years he worked in the logging industry. Following this he returned to Goldendale where he spent the remainder of his life farming and later working in the local logging industry.
On September 23, 1936 he was married in Yakima to Edna Ethel Koonce. He became a resident of Centerville 22 years ago and at this time purchased a small mountain ranch where he raised hay and cattle.
Harry passed away last week while on a visit to his ranch; services, under the direction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was conducted at Knosher Funeral Home May 25. The service was conducted by Elders Sylvester Cooper of The Dalles, Lee Pearson and Doyle Keller of Goldendale.
Honorary pallbearers were: Mart Spalding, William Hornibrook, Orville Hamilton, Harold Wolverton and Al Shupe. Active pallbearers were Howard Masters, Hugh Cameron, Harold Eshelman, Tex Uecker, Larry Kayser and Keith Kayser. Interment was in the Spring Creek Cemetery with the dedication and given by Elder William West.
Harry leaves to mourn his passing his wife Etna Ethel and daughter of Josephine West of Centerville; one brother, John Bridgefarmer of Goldendale; and a sister, Ada Stratton of Lynwood as well as for grand sons and one great-grand son.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 27, 1971, page 7
"Centerville by Lilly Carter"

We extend our condolence to the family of Harry Emerson who passed away last week, while spending a few days at their cabin in the country an odd jobs. Not returning in due time, he was discovered there is his easy chair where he had quietly slept away from the effects of minor ailments. He has been a resident of this community the past 50 years, engaged in farming and later in mill work.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Knosher Funeral Home with Elders Lee Pearson and Sylvester Cooper officiating. Interment was at Spring Creek Cemetery.