He served from 1840 to his death on the last day of 1862, through four major conflicts and one minor conflict.

He also served as a trustee of Northwestern University from 1930 to his death in 1946.

Willard Richards served as historian/recorder from 1844 to his death in 1854.

He served as a member of Trondhjem city council from 1907 to 1910 and from 1913 to his death.

He served as president of this society from 1887 to his death in 1897.

He served as a trustee from 1864 to his death and many of his descendants became involved with the school.

He served the Foundation from 1979 to his death in 1995.

Simon served as Institute director from 1997 to his death in 2003.

In 1697 he became a director of the bank and served continuously (with statutory intervals) down to his death.

Though as one who loved and served Gird to her death, she might well have been.