Anderson, Mori Sini Florence Knox (1855-1938)

ANDERSON, KNOX

Posted By: Karla Selseth (email)
Date: 1/21/2007 at 15:10:31

Found this Obit for Mrs. William Anderson mixed in with my family Obits.

Mrs. William Anderson, resident of Hamilton county since 1870 and one of Jewell's honored pioneer citizens, died last Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Story City Hospital, at the age 83 years, 7 months, and 12 days. She had been in poor health since 1926, suffering from diabetes which of late have been complicated with hardening of the arteries and other ailments incident to her advanced age.

The funeral service was held at the Federated church in Jewell Monday afternoon at two o'clock, the pastor, Rev. Kenneth E. McDaniel, officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. At the service Mr. Albert Olson sang two solos, accompanied by Mrs. J.B. Harris at the organ. Those serving as pall bearers were Fred Bonner, Roy Bonner, John Bonner, Wm. Voss, Edw. Montgomery and E. W. Knudson.

Mori Sini Florence Knox was the daughter of Robert and Harriet Knox. She was born at Romney, West Virginia, May 19, 1855; and died December 31, 1938.

She lived in West Virginia and Ohio until the year 1870 when with her parents she came to Hamilton county, Iowa, and lived in this county ever since. She lived in Webster City from 1884 until 1890 and again from 1898 until 1900. All of the rest of her almost 69 years of residence in Hamilton county was lived in the Jewell community; and since 1910 her home have been in Jewell.

She married William Anderson, November 1, 1875; seven children being born to this union. Mr. Anderson died March 4, 1926; and four children also preceded their mother in death: Mildred, Keo, Merle and Maurine. The three surviving children are Dr. Charles E. Anderson of Madrid, Iowa; Dr. Cecil W. Anderson of Jewell, Iowa; and Harriet L. Anderson of Sioux Falls, S. Dak. She is also survived by four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and may other relatives. A wide circle of friends throughout Hamilton county will long cherish her memory and honor her for her long life of useful service. Until her health failed, Mrs. Anderson was an active leader in church, social and civic activities and gave generously of her time and talents to alll worthy community and civic causes. Since about 1910 she was a member of the Congregational church in Jewell.