Drusilla (White) Robertson (1873-1950)

WHITE, ROBERTSON, BODENHAMER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/5/2020 at 20:49:08

From Nevada Evening Journal May 9, 1950 (page 3)

Last Rites For Mrs. Roberton Held on Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Drucilla Robertson, 76, were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the Nevada Methodist church with Rev. F. A. Smith officiating.

Despite the weather conditions there was a large attendance at the last rites.

Many floral offering and offerings in her memory testified to the high esteem and affection in which she was held.

The Rebekah Lodge of Colo attended the funeral in a body.

Burial was in the Colo cemetery by the side of her husband, John Robertson who passed away 20 years ago.

Obituary

Mrs. Drucilla White Robertson was born in Berry, Huntingdonshire, England, on July 23, 1873 and passed away at the E. M. Kriner home, Nevada, Iowa on May 3, 1950 at the age of 76 years, nine months and 10 days.

She came from England to America at the age of four years and lived until her marriage at Aledo, Illinois.

She was married to John Robertson on September 12, 1905 and came to Colo, Iowa where they engaged in restaurant and hotel business until the death of Mr. Robertson, which occurred on May 16, 1930.

Since the death of her husband Mrs. Robertson has been engaged as housekeeper for several Colo and Nevada residents. During the past few years she has resided with the E. M. Kriner family, which has been like near relatives to her in providing a home and caring for her in her last sickness.

Timid and of a retiring nature Mrs. Robertson was a good worker and a true friend to those she knew and loved.

She is survived by one niece, Mrs. A. W. Bodenhamer of Abington, Ill., and some other more distant relatives aside from the Nevada and Colo friends who cherish her memory and valued her friendship.

She was a member of the Colo Rebekah Lodge, the Nevada Methodist church, Loyal Sisters Sunday school class and the Social Hour club.