Ross, Dora 1861-1934

ROSS, HOIST

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/18/2014 at 13:28:00

Mrs. Boyson Ross Claimed By Death

Akron Pioneer Dies After Two Month's Illness

Mrs. Boyson Ross, a pioneer resident of Akron vicinity, passed away at her home in this city Sunday morning, October 21, 1934, at 2 o'clock, after an extended illness from diabetes and complications. She had been in declining health since she suffered a light stroke several months ago, says the Akron Register-Tribune.

Dora Hoist was born February 22, 1861, at Sabula, Iowa. Her family moved to a farm about three miles north of Richland, Union county, Dakota Territory, in 1856, where she grew to young womanhood.

On September 11, 1881, she was united in marriage with Royson Ross and they made their home on a farm three miles north of Akron, in Union county, Dakota Territory, until 1888 when the family moved to Akron, which has since remained her home. To this union were born seven children, three daughters and four sons, who with the husband and nine grandchildren, survive.

The children are: Miss Alta Ross and Mrs. E. H. Youngstrom, of Akron; Mrs. O. O. Stoland, of Lawrence, Kansas; Dr. Fay B. Ross, of Kalispell, Mont.; Arden. E. Ross, of Tulsa, Okla.; Hobart and Donald Ross of Akron. Three sisters also survive. All the children were at home to attend the last rites.

Mrs. Ross was a woman of kind and sympathetic nature, devoted to her family and home, a valued friend and neighbor, whose useful life and good deeds will linger long in the memory of all who knew her. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved relatives.

Funeral services were held, Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock in the first Baptist church, conducted by Rev. R. E. Brown, with many friends in attendance. Mrs. Russell Ross sang as a solo the beautiful selection, "Going Home," with Mrs. H. Shoulberg playing the organ accompaniment. The four sons and two sons'in-law of the deceased acted as pallbearers. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 30, 1934
Le Mars, Iowa