Sidney Walter Stevens (1878-1904)

STEVENS, UNDERWOOD

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/26/2023 at 17:59:22

From Ames Intelligencer, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, May 12th, 1904.

Sidney Walter Stevens

Sidney Walter Stevens was born four miles east of Ames February 12, 1878 and died at the Underwood home in west Ames May 7, 1904.

Mr. Stevens parents moved from Ames to Albion, Michigan where they now reside. Mr. Stevens was united in marriage to Miss Sadie Underwood January 1, 1902, Rev. Seccomb of the Congregational church officiating. To this union was born one child, Miss Ethelyne who survives her father. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens moved to Albion, Michigan after their marriage and later moved to Missaukee, Michigan. About three weeks ago, the deceased began to feel that he had not long to live and wishing to see his wife who was at her mothers here in Ames he came to this city two weeks ago. At the time of h is arrival in Ames he was a very sick man and nly because of his excellent constitution that he survived the journey. On Saturday the day he died he seemed to be some better but just before death he said that he thought he could not take his medicine and asked that his wife lift him up which she did. When he was raised he sank back on to his wife's shoulder and died without a struggle. The deceased was of an inventive turn of mind and had great ability in mechanical lines. His desire was to become an engineer but dying so young was unable to realize his aims. He was a loving husband and father and the bereaved ones have sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Herr of the Congregational church and the interment was made in the Ames cemetery.