Cooley, Amanda (Stearns) Sherwood 1842-1913

COOLEY, SHERWOOD, STEARNS, LOVELL

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 12/22/2019 at 17:30:34

Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 31 Jul. 1913. Strawberry Point column.

Word was received here Wednesday morning, July 23rd of the death of Mrs. Cooley, which occurred in Chicago. The body was brought here Friday morning and funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 10:30, conducted by Rev. W. A. Piper.

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Added by S. Ferrall 12/22/2019:

Mrs. A.D.S. Cooley
The subject of this sketch was born in Franklin, Portage county, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1842. With her parents she came to Iowa, in 1853, settling near Strawberry Point. Her life from 1853, with the exception of about six years was spent in this vicinity.

June 30, 1862 Mrs. Cooley was united in marriage to Mr. Lyman St. John Sherwood. Of this union three children were born, one dying in infancy. The happy wedded life continued until March 26, 1880, when the husband and helpmeet passed from labors to reward.

March 19, 1884, she became the wife of Mr. Gilbert Cooley whose sudden translation two and one-half years ago is still fresh in our memory. Of this union, one child, Dick M., was born.

Mrs. Cooley was a happy woman. Her life was spent in making others happy. The writer well remembers the encouraging words he received from her. Many were the times he went, in his discouraged moments, to call on "Aunt Pe" and there got a glimpse of sunshine.

Mrs. Cooley was a loyal Christian, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Strawberry Point. Though unable to attend services regularly her interest in the advancing work of the church was very manifest.

For several months her health had been failing, and yet she did not complain. Hers was not a complaining nature. Ever solicitious for the comfort and happiness of others, her soul had no time to be dissatisfied with her lot.

She passed peacefully to be with her God July 23, 1913, at her home in Chicago. The body was brought to Strawberry Point.

Beside a host of friends upon whom the fragrance of her life has distilled its sweetness there remains her boys: Wilfred B. and Gardell R. Sherwood and Dick M. Cooley; a brother W.W. Stearns; a sister M. Ella Stearns; and a niece Miss Onie Lovell.

Brief simple services were held in the Methodist church, conducted by her former pastor Rev. Will A. Piper, assisted by Rev. L.A. Bradford. Then we laid her body to rest, but the goodness and sweetness of her life we could not put away. That will live forever.

Very softly in the early evening,
Came the messenger of death,
To our dear beloved mother,
And stilled the heart and stayed the breath

Then he gently bore her upward,
To that home beyond the skies,
For her work on earth is finished
And she closed her weary eyes.

Mourn not for the dear departed,
Who has battled for the right,
She has gone to join her loved ones,
In that heavenly home of light.

We cannot understand,
The need this one to yield,
Even to the father's tender hand,
But has planned in love,
This thou shalt know sometime, somewhere.

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
As a tribute of love and a token of respect to our departed sister, Mrs. A.D.S. Cooley we the members of Strawberry Point Chapter No. 86 extend our sympathy to the bereaved family, and as a token of marked respect, be it Resolved, that our charter be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days, that this expression of love to the memory of her who was always a faithful and true Eastern Star be placed upon the minutes of this chapter and a copy transmitted to the family of our deceased sister and to the Mail-Press.
Elizabeth Preston
Addie Sheldon
Gertrude Coykendall

Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the mortal part of our beloved friend and sister, Amanda Cooley, and
Whereas, we, through bowing in humble submission to the will of the Almighty, do condole with you in the loss of your loved one;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the heartfelt sympathy of the members of Henry Howard Relief Corps be extended to the family, and be it further
Resolved, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of Henry Howard Relief Corps No. 89 and their charger be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days and be it also
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and one to the press.
Myrtle Eaton
Freda Smith
Bessie Arrasmith

~Strawberry Point Mail-Press, Thursday, August 7, 1913