Reimers, Catherine (Mrs. John H. Sr.) 1858-1934

REIMERS

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Source: Boyden Reporter (3-8-1934)

Born: June 1, 1858
Died: February 28, 1934

Mrs. Catherine Reimers was born June 1, 1858 in Norden Ott Freasland, Germany, the last living daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Aries. She came to America, May 1, 1881, and settled at Elwood, where she made her home for three years. There she married John Reimers on April 10th, 1884, after which they came to Boyden, where they settled on a farm now occupied by their son Chris.

They resided on that farm for 30 years, then moving to the Axtin place, now occupied by Fred Reimers, in December, 1915. While living there Mr. Reimers passed away, July 31, 1920. Grandma Reimers continued to live there for ten years, moving to Boyden where she passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 1934.

Eight children were born to this union, six sons, and two daughters, a daughter, Louisa died at the age of two weeks. The sons are Henry of Marcus, Chris, Will, John, George and Fred, and the daughter, Mrs. Margaret Betten, all of Boyden. Seventeen grandchildren, also mourn the loss of their grandmother.

Grandma Reimers was a member of the Lutheran Church in Germany and later joined the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden. She was a member of the Ladies Aid and also a member of the Boyden Union W.C.T.U.

Funeral services were conducted Friday from the United Presbyterian Church by Reverend Walter R. Clyde, Sr., and Reverend Walter R. Clyde, Jr. Burial was made in the family lot at the Boyden Cemetery.

Reverend Clyde beautifully expressed the passing of Grandma Reimers when he said “Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock, just at sunrise, the rays touched the life of Grandma Reimers and carried it upward to the Lord.”

The fullness of her life was expressed in her love for everyone. She was a devoted mother and a loyal friend, Her passing will leave a vacant place in the hearts of everyone in the community as she was endeared to all by her lovable ways, and admirable character.

Grandma Reimers came to Sioux City when there were no such things as roads and lived in a barn until their home was built. All of the struggles of pioneer life were experienced by the family.

Among the early neighbors were Joe and John Horns, Hansons, George Sharps, Steinborns, Lagindykes, and Cresswells. Grandma Reimers and Mrs. U.P. Cresswell are among the last of the pioneers in this community.