GIFFORD, Elvona DEARMIN 1869 - 1917

GIFFORD, DEARMIN, CAMMACK, CRAIL, CAMPBELL, BOUHNER, BOUGHNER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 10/10/2023 at 22:20:55

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, August 13, 1917
Page 3, Column 3

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Mrs. John CAMMACK and Mrs. D. E. CRAIL returned yesterday from Bloomfield, where they have been with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Wm. GIFFORD, who is critically ill. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, August 15, 1917
Page 3, Column 2

MRS. WM. GIFFORD DIED AT BLOOMFIELD THIS MORNING.

Mrs. Wm. GIFFORD passed away this morning at 8 o'clock at her home in Bloomfield (note: in Davis Co., IA). She had been ill for the past two years and for several weeks has been in a very critical condition.

The remains will be brought to this city tomorrow and the funeral will be held in the city, announcement of which will be made later.

Mrs. GIFFORD was formerly Miss Alvona DEARMAN (sic) and besides her husband is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wallace CAMPBELL of Douds Leando and Miss Mary, who is at home. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. John CAMMACK and a sister, Mrs. D. E. CRAIL, and a half brother, Samuel BOUHNER (sic - BOUGHNER), all of Fairfield.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Thursday, August 16, 1917
Page 5, Column 4

Mrs. Wm. GIFFORD

Mrs. Wm. GIFFORD passed away yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at her home in Bloomfield, after an illness of two years. The body will be brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. D. E. CRAIL, 311 West Broadway, where funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon.

She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Wallace CAMPBELL of Douds-Leando and Miss Mary who is at home. Her mother, Mrs. John CAMMACK, a sister, Mrs. D. E. CRAIL and a half brother, Samuel BOUGHER (sic), all of this city, also survive her.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, August 16, 1917
Page 3, Column 4

MRS. WM. GIFFORD FUNERAL TOMORROW

The remains of Mrs Wm. GIFFORD of Bloomfield, who died yesterday morning, will be brought to this city by the auto hearse this afternoon and taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. D. E. CRAIL, on West Broadway. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the CRAIL residence in charge of Rev. Purdy, of Bloomfield, assisted by Rev. R. H. Polly. The remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, August 17, 1917
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Benjamin GIFFORD, of Rock Island, Ill., came this morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wm. GIFFORD. ...

(same publication and page, but Column 3 -- )

... --Wm. GIFFORD and daughter, Miss Mary, of Bloomfield, and Mrs. Wallace CAMPBELL of Douds-Leando, accompanied the remains of their wife and mother, Mrs. Wm. GIFFORD, to this city yesterday afternoon. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, August 17, 1917
Page 4, Column 1

: : PERSONALS : :

... --Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Allely, of Sherard, Ill., are in the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wm. GIFFORD. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, August 18, 1917
Page 2, Column 1

LIFE OF MRS. WM. GIFFORD

Elvona DEARMIN was born in Henry county, Iowa, August 1, 1869. Here she lived while growing into young womanhood. She was married on December 14th, 1892, to Mr. William GIFFORD and began the keeping of their home in Libertyville. To them were born two girls, Helen and Mary. Helen is now Mrs. Wallace CAMPBELL of Douds. For a number of years they made their home in Fairfield, up until two years ago when Mr. GIFFORD bought a business in Bloomfield, hence their home was changed. Her mother, Mrs. John CAMMACK, her sister Mrs. D. E. CRAIL, and half-brother Samuel BAUGHNER, live in Fairfield. Several years ago she became a Christian and united with the Fairfield Christian church. Her membership was transferred to Bloomfield two years ago. It was not her privilege to attend church very much but when ever she was able she was in attendance and often when she was not able she carried out her desire and went. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge.

For a number of years she has been a sufferer, submitting to two operations. Through it all she has been so patient, even more patient, than one could expect. She wanted to live so badly and fought the battle for life so heroically. Her place in life was not small and she she (sic) so wanted to fill that place living for her husband and children. Although she wanted to live she was willing and ready to depart. Her suffering was so intense as to make death a welcome guest.

She passed away in Bloomfield, on Wednesday morning, Aug. 15th, aged 48 years and 14 days. She leaves a husband, two children, her mother and sister who were with her much and cared for her so well, her brother and many friends. Funeral services were held at the D. E. CRAIL home in Fairfield, Friday afternoon, Aug. 17, at 2 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Geo. C. Purdy, assisted by Rev. R. H. Polly of the local Christian church, in the presence of a large number of friends, and burial was in Evergreen cemetry (sic).

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.088.