DOUGLAS, Nellie Christina 1870 - 1965

DOUGLAS, BOWERMASTER, WISE, WARD

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/11/2021 at 17:02:25

"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Monday, October 18, 1965
Page 8, Column 3

Nellie DOUGLAS Taken In Death

Mrs. Milton DOUGLAS, 95, life-long resident of Jefferson county, died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday at the Nelson Nursing home. Although she had been in failing health the past six months her death was sudden and unexpected.

Last rites will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Raymond funeral home with the Rev. Ned Gillum and Steven Morse in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Nellie Christina DOUGLAS was born Sept. 9, 1870, in Jefferson county, the daughter of Frederick and Christine BOWERMASTER. She was reared and educated in Jefferson county and spent her entire life in this community. She was a member of the Christian church.

She was united in marriage on Nov, 14, 1893, in Fairfield to Milton DOUGLAS. He preceded his wife in death on Dec. 2, 1934.

Survivors include one son, Floyd DOUGLAS, Fairfield; two daughters, Mrs. Nora WISE and Mrs. Beatrice WARD, both of Fairfield; two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a brother, Homer BOWERMASTER, Downey, Calif.

Mrs. DOUGLAS was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, October 26, 1965
Page 2, Column 1

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to Drs. Castell, Watson, and Ryan, the Nelson Nursing Home and all nurses; to friends and neighbors for flowers, cards, food and whatever acts of kindness; to Rev. Gillum and Rev. Steve Moore (sic - Morse); to the Christian church and Raymond Funeral Home.

The Family of
Nellie DOUGLAS

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.116 with husband Milton.