Reeves, Mary (Died 1922)

REEVES, MEYER

Posted By: Viv Reeves (email)
Date: 2/7/2006 at 21:05:58

From the LeMars Sentinel, August 4, 1922:
WAS PIONEER RESIDENT
Mrs. Mary Reeves Was Well Known in This Vicinity

Mrs. Mary C. Reeves, a former resident of Seney, where she taught school and was married, died suddenly in Sioux City on Sunday. The Sioux City Journal says of her life:

The unexpected death, in her bed, of Mrs. Mary J. C. Reeves, 62 years old, resident of Sioux City for 56 years, occurred at her home, 817 Ninth street, early Sunday morning.

Mrs. Reeves retired Saturday night in perfect health and excellent spirit. At 4:45 o'clock Sunday morning, she arose to get a drink of water, then returned to bed. A short time later a spasmodic movement attracted her husband, M. S. Reeves, Sr., to her bedside, only to discover that she had died. Heart disease was ascribed as the cause of death.

Mrs. Reeves, then Mary Meyer, came to Sioux City in 1866 when only 6 years of age. She was born in Dubuque, Iowa, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Meyer, came overland to Sioux City before any railroad had reached this point. The Meyers settled at 110 Wall street, where they resided continuously until about 1890.

Mrs. Reeves attended school at the old Hunt academy, formerly located where the Princess theater now stands. Then she taught school at Seney, Iowa.

Her marriage to Mr. Reeves occurred on September 18, 1883, and the couple has resided in Sioux City ever since.

Mrs. Reeves was identified with lodge and church activities. She was a member of the First Unitarian church and was active in the affairs of Unity circle. She was affiliated with Rose Croix chapter No. 400, Order of the Eastern Star, and with Mizpah chapter of the White Shrine. The Women's Athletic club of the Riverside Boat club also claimed her as a member.

She is survived by her husband, one son, M. S. Reeves, Jr., a brother, H. A. Meyer, and two grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at the residence of her son at 815 Ninth street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.