Harry, Eliza Jane (Armstrong) 1868-1947

HARRY, ARMSTRONG, WOLFE, CRITCHLOW, FISHER, JOHNSON, CRIDER, MOODY, MCLOUGH

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 5/11/2018 at 19:37:02

December 10, 1868 --- January 15, 1947

OBITUARY OF ELIZA JANE HARRY

Eliza Jane Armstrong, daughter of William and Jane Armstrong, was born Dec. 10, 1868 at Preemption, near Moline, Illinois. In early childhood she came with her parents to Iowa, spending all the rest of her life in Poweshiek and Mahaska counties. She united with the Methodist church at Barnes City, Iowa, about 30 years ago. Her faith in the Lord has sustained and strengthened her through these years.

On Feb. 27th, 1889 she was joined in marriage to Isaac Elisha Harry at Montezuma, Iowa. He died Sept. 14th 1944. she came to live with her daughter Mrs. Tom Wolfe at Deep River 19 months ago. This was her home up to the time of her death.

The following children survive her, Ethel Jane Critchlow of Chillicothe Iowa; William C. Harry of Barnes City, Iowa; Mary E. Wolfe, Deep River; Elzy J. Harry of Montezuma, Iowa; Cecil T. Harry of Deep River, Iowa; and Grace E. Fisher of Montezuma. Two sons Louis and Forrest preceded her in death. There are also 14 grandchildren and 19 great grand children. She leaves four sisters and two brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Charlotte Johnson of Belle Plaine, Iowa; Mrs Lucinda Crider of Brooklyn,Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Moody of Des Moines, Mrs. Ellen McLough of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The brothers are Sam Armstrong of Long Beach, Calif;. and Archie Armstrong of Brooklyn. One sister and two brothers have passed away.

Mrs. Harry had been ill all the time of her residence in Deep River but she never complained, although she prayed often that the Lord would take her. Always ambitious, it was hard for her to be unable to care for herself. She was given the best of care by her daughter and son-in-law and everything possible was done to ease her pain and suffering.

She passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 15 having lived for 79 years, one month and five days. Henceforth "absent from the body she is present with the Lord" in whose loving hands we are content to leave her. Her home going at the last was very peaceful.

Funeral services were held for her at the Methodist Church in Barnes City, Ernest Molloy of Deep River officiating. Those furnishing music were Mrs. Chas Fisch, Mrs Cloyd Cranston and daughter Bonnibel of Deep River. The body was laid to rest in the Montezuma Cemetery. Those serving as pall bearers were Ed Hockey, Paul Case, Homer Musser, Harve Ingraham, Wm. Fisher, Harold Lester.