Addie Clark 1871-1934

CLARK, COLIP

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Date: 3/27/2017 at 17:24:06

6 September 1934 - The West Branch Times

Mrs. J. B. Clark, who has been confined to her home the past four years by illness, passed away at 9:30 o'clock this (Thursday) morning. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but will probably be held from the home on Cedar street, some time Saturday.

Addie Colip was the daughter of Alexander and Amanda Colip, long time prominent members of this community. She was born June 15, 1871. She was a classmate of Herbert Hoover during their early schooldays, and eight year old Bertie, with childish spelling, wrote in her memory book, "Let your days be days of peas, Slip along as slick as greas." This little book she treasured and was proud, also, of the messages of sympathy which he, during his term as President sent her during her long illness.

She is survived by her husband, James B. Clark, and one brother, Edwin E. Colip of Cedar Rapids.

13 September 1934 - The West Branch Times

Addie Pearl Colip, daughter of Alexander and Amanda Colip, was born at Arcadia, Ind., June 16, 1871, and passed away at her home in West Branch, September 6, 1934, at the age of 63 years, 2 months and 21 days.

She came with her parents to Iowa and settled at Wapello. They made their home there for a few years after which they moved to West Branch where she since resided.

She was united in marriage to James B. Clark on November 17, 1895. They have always made their home in West Branch.

She was a member of the Methodist church, and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a classmate of Herbert Hoover in grade school and cherished this acquaintance and friendship through life.

She had been ill for several years, suffering a great deal, but always hopeful that she would soon be in better health.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James B. Clark; one brother, Ed Colip of Cedar Rapids; several cousins as well as friends.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon conducted by the Rev. H. M. Grant of the Methodist church. Burial was made in the West Branch cemetery.