Harriet Steer 1866-1956

STEER, SMITH, ELDRED

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 7/25/2019 at 07:45:30

17 May 1956 - The Tipton Conservative

Mrs. Harriet Steer, 90, a native of West Branch, died at her home at San Diego, Calif., April 29.

She was born at West Branch in 1866, the daughter of William and Hannah Smith. She was married to Joseph E. Steer in 1885. They moved to San Diego in 1904. He died in 1948.

The Steers were pioneer families in West Branch and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Steer operated a dry goods store and lumber business for many years. Mrs. Steer was a charter member of Juanita chapter O.E.S., and funeral services were conducted by Corinthian chapter O.E.S. in San Diego.

She is survived by one sister, Emma Burden Eldred of Iowa Falls, and several nieces and nephews.