Edwina Alice "Alice" (Potter) Lockwood (1856-1941)

POTTER, LOCKWOOD, FENN, BORGEN, MORRISON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:13

From Nevada Evening Journal July 29, 1941 (page 3)

Final Rites Held Late Monday for Mrs. Alice Lockwood

Funeral rites for Mrs. Alice Lockwood, 84, pioneer Nevada woman who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John R. Borgen, 329 J avenue, late Friday afternoon, were held at the Morfoot Funeral Home Monday at 4 p. m., followe by interment in the family lot in the Nevada cemetery by the side of the husband, the late W. A. Lockwood, who died in 1935.

The services, attended by a representative group of relatives and oldtime friends and neighbors, were in charge of her pastor, Rev. Jos. M. Kennedy.

Simple but most appropriate, the service was inspired by marked portions of the scripture and other data found in the Bible which Mrs. Lockwood has used continuously for the past 60 years or more in her home, her church, and Sunday school work.

The scripture read by the minister preceding his prayer were favorite verses of the deceased, while in the place of comment upon the life of the deceased and a sermon, he read excerpts from the Bible dear to her, as well as brief passages of scripture, favorite observations and brief poems selected and preserved by Mrs. Lockwood in her Bible.

There was one song by Mrs. Ansel Freeland, a neighbor and friend, while Mrs. Armstrong was at the piano as accompanist and played selections during the brief service.

Pallbearers were L. O. and Guy Borgen, Jay K. Banks, H. M. Vinsel, F. M. Moran and Chas. E. Armstrong. The many beautiful floral offerings were cared for by neighbors and friends of the family.

The following life sketch of the deceased was read by Rev. Kennedy during the service:

"Edwina Alice Potter was born on Dec. 13, 1856, at Lockport, N. Y. She was the daughter of Edwin Brown Potter and his wife, Juliette Fenn Potter. She was brought to Iowa by her parents when less than one year old, when the family came first to Iowa Center, locating there in order to be near Dr. Mark Sheldon and Mrs. Sheldon, who was a sister of Mrs. Edwin Potter.

"A little later the Potters came to Nevada, where Mr. Potter engaged in the practice of law. Here, in the old homestead at 618 Seventh street, Alice grew to womanhood, securing her early education in the little red schoolhouse that stood just south of the courthouse square. In 1876 she went to Medina, N. Y., for special study in music and then returned to Nevada, where she taught music as a private instructor until the time of her marriage to W. A. Lockwood on Jan. 23, 1878. Mr. Lockwood was the son of another pioneer family and the marriage service was read by one of the pioneer ministers, Rev. W. P. Payne.

"Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood continued to make their home in Nevada and both contributed much to the community life and welfare. Mrs. Lockwood took a very active interest in the work of Central Presbyterian church, becoming a member of the church on May 12, 1887. She played the organ in the little brown frame church on Main street and gave most gracious help as a leader in the choir. She was also a member of the first Missionary society and of the Ladies' Aid society as well as a beloved teacher of a Sunday school class. This wholesome and happy religious interest she carried throughout the days of life, maintaining a strong faith and a spirit of helpfulness as long as she was able to be of service to others.

"Mrs. Lockwood was also a charter member of the Sorosis club and a member of the other organizations which served their time and place. After residing here for many years, Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood moved to Portland, Ore., in 1915, in order to make a home there with their son, Potter Lockwood. In 1934 they moved with him to Rio Vista, Calif., where the death of Mr. Lockwood occurred on year later on Aug. 8, 1935.

"Mrs. Lockwood then returned to Nevada, and, except for short periods of time spent with her son, Fred Lockwood at Danville, Ill., has made her home here with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Borgen.

"Very active until recent years, the closing months of her life were made difficult through injury sustained in a fall which broke the bones of her hip. Following this fall on May 16, 1939, she had been helpless but with surprising strength carried on from month to month. Death came to her as a call of divine mercy on the evening of July 25, 1941, she being past 84 years of age.

"Always justly proud of the accomplishments of her sons and daughters and of her grandchildren, she is survived by the following: two daughters, Lessie (Mrs. John R.) Borgen, Nevada, Claire (Mrs. George) Morrison, East Orange, N. J., and two sons, E. Potter Lockwood, Long Beach, Calif., and Fred F. Lockwood of Danville, Ill. There are ten grandchildren, namely Lieut. Commander Kenneth Borgen, Great Lakes, Ill., Dr. Donald Borgen, Gowrie, Philip Borgen, Mt. Pleasant; John Borgen, Camp Claiborne, La.; Carrol F. Lockwood, Great Neck, L. I.; Dr. W. Wayne Lockwood, Champaign, Ill., Robert Lockwood, Cannon Falls, Minn.; Dr. John Morrison, Boston, Mass., and Mrs. J. Ellsworth Warrick, Joliet, Ill. There are also eight great grandchildren within the family circle.

"Mrs. Lockwood was greatly devoted to her home and family, but in her busy life found time for those other interests which help make life happier and better for all. The loving care bestowed upon her in the declining years of her life manifest the love and esteem with which she was held in the hearts of loved ones."