Busby, Ida Ann Martin

BUSBY, MARTIN

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 6/28/2011 at 08:38:39

Busby, Ida Ann Martin -
Ida Ann Martin, daughter of William and Emily Martin, was born in Mahaska County, Iowa, February 22, 1856. She died at her home in Clearfield just before midnight on Saturday, May 9, 1920 aged 64 years, 2 months, and 16 days. She was married on March 22,1874 to R. E. Busby, who survives her.

Mr. and Mrs. Busby lived in Mahaska county until the fall of 1885,they moved to the farm four miles southeast of Clearfield in Ringgold County. Here they resided until 1903, since which time they have lived in Clearfield.

She was converted and joined the Methodist church at the age of seventeen, and remained faithful to her Christ and her faith until death. Of a retiring disposition, she was not demonstrative, but lived a life of serene and unwavering faith. When she knew that her time was short, she was still resigned and trustful to the end.

Six children were born to this union: Grace who died in infancy;Alfred who lived but six years; Mrs. Stella Witter, Mrs. Gretta Murdock, Mrs. Jessie Spurrier, and Miss Lillian Busby. These four reside in this community. There are also eight grandchildren.

She leaves of her own family, four brothers, John and Albert Martin of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Nelson A. Martin, Lacey. Iowa; F. E. Martin, Minot, North Dakota. Two sisters: Mrs D. H. Porter, Beloit, Kansas;Mrs F A. Younkio, New Sharon Iowa, and a host of friends who mourn today with the bereaved ones.

She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a true friend, a kind and sympathetic neighbor. Her work done, she slipped away as the Sabbath was coming in to rest with her Lord where Sabbaths never end.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Tuesday at 2 p. m. The Pastor, K. O. Douglass read the 14th of John, und his address dealt with the hidden providences of God. The floral offerings were notable, and the church was filled with the assembled friends. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield Cemetery, Clearfield, Iowa, May 13, 1920