Rands, Carrie Alta Chalmers – 1886-1917

BOBO, CHALMERS, HOHF, RANDS, REVEL

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 7/19/2018 at 13:22:02

Sudden Death
Mrs. Mary Chalmers received the sad news of the sudden death of her daughter, Mrs. Lester Rands, Fruitland, Idaho.
Mrs. Chalmers had just received a long letter from her on Saturday evening and her daughter died Sunday morning. Her husband is bringing her back to Des Moines, where she has so many loving friends.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a kind and loving husband and a beautiful daughter of five years; two brothers, J. T. Chalmers of Oskaloosa, A. M. Chalmers, Alberta, Canada; three sisters, Alice Revel of Mapleton, Iowa, Rose Hohf of Yankton, S.D., Linda Bobo of this city, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Chalmers.
This is a bitter affliction for Mrs. Chalmers. Carrie was her youngest daughter and had everything to make life pleasant.
Source: The Colfax Clipper; July 19, 1917

Obituary
Carrie Alta Chalmers was born in Mingo, Jasper County, Iowa July 12, 1886 and departed this life July 15, 1917, aged 31 years and 3 days.
On Nov. 3, 1892, she moved to Des Moines with her parents where she was educated in Capital Park schools.
On July 5, 1911 she was united in marriage to Lester S. Rands. To this union one child was born, Laura, who lives to mourn the loss of a very capable and devoted mother.
While quite young she was baptized and joined Capital Park Methodist Episcopal church. Four years ago she and her husband moved from their home in South Dakota to Fruitland, Idaho. On account of her friendly nature and sunny disposition she will be missed by her numerous friends.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a kind and loving husband, a beautiful daughter of 5 years, three sisters, two brothers and her devoted mother. Her death was caused from heart trouble and came as a great shock to her people.
The funeral was held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Harback’s Undertaking parlors. Rev. Williams of Colfax preached the funeral sermon. Roy Guthrie sang two songs and her body was laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. J. A. Holif, Yankton, South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Revel, Mapleton, Iowa and Mrs. L. S. Rands, Fruitland, Idaho, all returning home, the last of the week.
Source: The Colfax Clipper; July 26, 1917