May Crane Hamley (1879-1912)

CRANE, HAMLEY

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 3/13/2010 at 07:22:19

Maquoketa Excelsior, October 11, 1912

DIED-
May Crane Hamley born July 27, 1879, in South Fork Township, Jackson County, Iowa. Here she grew to early womanhood and being the only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Crane, she brought sunshine and devotion. In early life she became acquainted with and gave her hand in marriage to Dr. Eugene Hamley, August 1, 1899. She was with him through the four years’ course at Rush Medical College, Chicago. At this place a child was born into their home named Myrtle, but her stay on earth was brief, and she left for the brighter home beyond. One can see why the doctor’s institution is called Myrtle Hospital. A boy was born to them and he survives. After graduation they settled in Sprague, Washington. About four years ago she united with the Congregational Church. While at North Yakima, Washington, she was taken with her last illness, and though all that loving hands and medical skill could do, for her husband dismissed all others, and gave her his utmost attention-yet she heard the summons, “Come Home.” Conscious to the last she spoke of her departure and even made some arrangements therefor. Her mother made the long trip to minister, as only a mother can, but her spirit took his flight Tuesday morning, October 8, 1912. The remains were brought back to her childhood scenes, arriving Saturday afternoon. She leaves to mourn her loss a father and mother, husband and son, besides many relatives and hosts of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the parent’s home Sunday afternoon at three o’clock by Rev. C. W. Cleveland of Elwood, who used Paul’s text, “Wherefor comfort one another with these words.” Interment was made in the beautiful Mt. Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Priaulx sang.

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