Gilmore, Phebe Emiline (Rathbun) 1850-1935

GILMORE, RATHBUN, LESTER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 5/11/2018 at 20:55:02

May 8, 1850 -- August 3, 1935

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. W. H. GILMORE
Died Saturday morning at Her Home
Beloved by All Who Knew Her: Survived by Five Children

Funeral services for Mrs. W. H. Gilmore, who died Saturday morning, were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the Methodist church, with the pastor, the Rev. J.H. Krenmyre, in charge.

Phoebe Emiline Rathbun, daughter of Reb and Mrs. Elihu Rathbun, was born May 8, 1850, in Erie, Pa. When eight years of age she moved with her parents to Illinois, where she met Wm. Gilmore. They were married October 27, 1869.

In 1876 they moved to a farm three miles north of Gibson. Six children came to brighten the home: Mrs. Sadie Lester of Gibson; Ed of Norden, Mont.; George of Tuscarora, Nev.; John of Montezuma; Bert, who died September 28, 1929; and Ben, who lives on the old homestead north of Gibson. In addition there are four grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Gilmore united with the United Presbyterian church at Gibson when a young woman, an remained a member of this church until her death. She was a member of the GAR Circle at Montezuma.

Mrs. Gilmore was always active in church circles. He father was a Methodist minister, serving for years in the churches of Illinois. After moving to Montezuma, Mrs Gilmore attended the Methodist church and often proved her interest in the Master's work by finding tasks in the church.

The service was a simple and impressive memorial. Passages from both the Old and New Testaments were read, together with a number of poems. A quartette composed of Mrs. D. B. Hugh, Mrs. J. L. Ravitts, Warren Pollard and Forest Horsford, sang "Abide With Me," and Mr. Pollard sang "Going Home." Ester Moore presided at the piano.

Six old neighbors and friends bore the body to its resting place in the Montezuma cemetery: Ed Elliott, Joe Hutchinson, Will Dodds, Wm. Horn, L. E. Thorn and Wm. Sharrar. The committal service was given by Wisner Circle of the GAR.