HESTER R. (CROSS) BLOUSE

CROSS, BLOUSE

Posted By: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert (email)
Date: 7/23/2005 at 20:03:50

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, April 1, 1909

HESTER R. BLOUSE was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, August (*can't read).
Departed this life March 30, 1909; age ;67 years, 7 months, 8 days.

She died of paralysis, the first stroke of which came upon her 7 l/2 years
ago. Decedent was the only daughter of URIAH and MARGARET CROSS. The
father is deceased. The mother survives.

The subject of this sketch was united in marriage to HENRY BLOUSE, Aug. 31,
1869. This union was a happy one. It was broken by death a number of years
ago when the devoted husband was called home.

Four children were born to MR. and MRS. BLOUSE -- two boys and two girls, of
whom three remain, viz. GRACE, MAX and JOHN. One daughter, JESSIE, preceded
the parents to the eternal world at the early age of four.

MRS. BLOUSE was an earnest and life long Christian, having united with the
Methodist Episcopal Church and given her heart to God in early childhood.
Divine Grace was given her to bear without complaint the long and painful
sickness that ended her earthly pilgrimage. Her faith was unwavering. Her
hope was bright. She was not afraid to die. When the crucial hour came she
passed from earth without a struggle.

Life's work well done,

Life's race well run,

Life's crown well won.

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." She leaves a mother, one
brother, three children and one grandchild to mourn. A host of friends and
acquaintances regret her departure.

The funeral was held from the Methodist Church on Thursday morning conducted
by her Pastor, Dr. A.H. Lathrop. Interment in the Chariton Cemetery.
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