Borrett, Amanda R. (Kimber) 1849-1920

BORRETT, KIMBER, FRANKS, WATHEN, BROWN, BARR, GAYLOR, BACKOFEN

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Date: 6/20/2015 at 16:33:51

Amanda R. Kimber was born at Bellfontain, Ohio, March 12th, 1849 and died near Garber, Iowa, May 24th, 1920 at the age of 71 years, 2 months, 12 days.

Amanda R. Kimber was the daughter of Z.C. and Margaret M. Kimber who were well known and respected citizens of Clayton County since they came to Iowa in 1854.

On July 8th, 1866 Amanda R. Kimber was united in marriage to George Borrett, Sr. She has lived since that time on their farm near Garber where she has been surrounded by many friends and relatives who loved her for her many deeds of kindness. She was a woman always ready to lend a helping hand and enjoyed the company of young and old. She was baptised and united with the Methodist Church and was ready to meet her savior.

To their happy union were born six children: Jessie Florence Franks, living near Sherve, Ohio; Cora Wathen, at Edgewood; Sophia Virginia Brown, of Spencer, Iowa; Edgar James of Garber, Iowa; Mae Margaret Barr, of Strawberry Point, Iowa and Claude Warner, of Des Moines.

She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, the two sons, four daughters, two sisters, Mrs. A.J. Gaylor, of Edgewood and Mrs. Callie Backofen, of Battle Creek, Mich.; four granddaughters, four grandsons, one great grandson and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral sermon was ably preached by Rev. Riggs, of Fairview who used "For what is your life" James 4-14 as a text. There was a large gathering of relatives and friends to witness the last sad rites which in a minor way showed in what high esteem she was held and how unlimited were her friends. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

All of the children and near relatives attended the funeral. The remains were laid to rest in the Mount Harmony Cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the bereavement of our wife and mother, also to the singers and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Geo. Borrett Sr. and Children

~Elkader Register, Thursday, June 3, 1920