Myra Bell (Moore) Ruth (1904)

MOORE, RUTH

Posted By: KK
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:03:02

Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
December 22, 1904
Page 8

Myra Bell Moore, daughter of Benjamin and Margaret N. Moore, was born in Washington county, Pa. July 6, 1854, moved with her parents to Iowa April 6, 1867, and was married to G.S. Ruth September 12, 1880. She joined the Baptist church in her youth, moved her letter to the West Star M.E. church and remained a christian until she departed this life at her home in Douglas township November 23, 1904, age 50 years, 4 months and 15 days.

Her funeral was conducted at the West Star church by her pastor, Rev. Smith, November 25, 1904. Her mother being dead, she leaves besides her companion, father, one brother, three sisters and two step-daughters to mourn her loss.

The family desire to express their gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness, aid and sympathy accorded them during the past days and weeks of her suffering until her death. Her remains were laid to rest in the Rock City cemetery.