History of Oaklawn Cemetery   Oaklawn Cemetery was formed in 1892.  The original board members elected were:  James Howlett, President DE Bowen, Treasurer CM Cleveland, Secretary.    In 1893, the cemetery board purchased the schoolhouse and .5 acres of land for the cemetery from School District #2 for $52.00.  Lots were sold for $5.00 each.  The first burial was in 1893.  Today, the cemetery occupies five aces and 500 plots, 325 which are occupied or sold.  Visitors admire its wooded and finely manicured lawn-scape.   Earliest birthdate:  Asa C Bowen  1777-1857 First person buried:  Alice Howlett 1805-1852 buried 1893. Oldest person buried: William Howlett  1831-1930 99 yrs old. Most Prominent Names:  Bowen, Fleming, Howlett, Knapp, Morgan, Rasmussen.     Care for the grounds   Staff from Oaklawn Cemetery maintain all cemetery lots. As they care for these areas, staff may remove live or artificial funeral designs, floral arrangements or any other items that have deteriorated. This helps keep the grounds clean and attractive.