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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., October 19, 1917, page 5

TEUNIS WYERS PASSES AWAY

Teunis Wyers, one of White Salmon's oldest and best known resident, died at the Good Samaritan hospital in Portland Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from prostractic trouble.
Teunis Wyers was born in Zenenaar, Gelderland, Holland, on June 9, 1843. In 1869, he was married to Marie Heyting who survives him. In 1888 he came to America, settling in Kansas and in 1891 came west, settling on Oak Ridge, few miles north of White Salmon. It was in the fall of 1892 that the family moved to White Salmon where he became one of the most influential citizens. In the passing of Mr. Wyers, White Salmon has indeed lost a valuable citizen, for he has always taken a most prominent place among the affairs for the betterment of the community.
He was a town builder, having taken the initiative in many a movement that has been of great benefit to this community. He built the first hotel in White Salmon; he put up the first $100 to purchase the present city water system; he was one of the first promoters of the White Salmon dock; was the first steamboat agent at White Salmon; one of the first directors of the White Salmon Valley Bank; and installed the first telephone in White Salmon.
Not only was he a good and progressive citizen, but he made a host of friends during his life here for his good deeds, having aided in a financial way many a friend and neighbor. Up to the time of his death, he took an active interest in many enterprises of the city and was always ready to give a helping hand.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Teunis Wyers, three of whom died in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Claterbos, who died in April 1903. Three sons and two daughters survive him:--John G. Wyers, Jr., Peter A., Mrs. R.M. Kreps, all of this city, and Mrs. Theodore F. Shepler of Dee, Oregon. Eleven grandchildren also mourn his death.
Mr. Wyers was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Holland, and was also affiliated with the Masons in the old country.
The funeral was held at the grave upon the arrival of the body from Portland Monday noon, burial taking place in the I.O.O.F. cemetery North of this cite. Rev. Abrams preached the funeral services. A large number of friends attended the services at the grave to pay parting tribute to one of White Salmon's best citizens.