Ida Aurelia (Lusk) Gilbert Sisson (1854-1934)

LUSK, GILBERT, SISSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 10/27/2019 at 17:43:00

From Nevada Evening Journal May 23, 1934 (page 2)

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ida Sisson

Special to the Journal.
Gilbert, May 23--Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ida Sisson were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Gilbert Congregational church with the pastor, Rev. J. P. Himmel in charge of the services and paid a lasting tribute to the departed on. During the rites a quartet composed of Ralph Hillis, B. D. Kent, Clate Manges and Andrew Dickinson sang several hymns. The accompaniments were played by Miss Della Hamilton.

The many beautiful floral pieces sent in tribute to the deceased memory and in sympathy for the bereaved were cared for by Mrs. J. H. Reynolds and Mrs. B. D. Kent.

The pallbearers were John Hansman, Robert Clark, J. H. Reynolds, H. R. Martin, Sam Askelson and Ross Dodds.

Ida Lusk was born Nov. 9 1854 at McConnell's, Ill. and passed away, May 17, 1934 at her home in Gilbert at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 8 days.

She was united in marriage to Elias Gilbert, Oct. 11, 1882. In 1903 this union was broken by the death of Mr. Gilbert, May 16, 1905, she was married to Redmond T. Sisson and resided in Ames until his death April 13, 1914 with the exception of these few years, she has resided in Gilbert. She was a charter member of the Gilbert Congregational church and was always an active and willing helper in the work of the church.

She was the last survivor of a family of eleven. Never having had any children of her own, she loved all children, and was great favorite with young people always interested in their activities. Little folks loved her cheery ways and happy smile. We feel sure every one who knew "Aunt Ida" will miss her greatly, and remember her always as a real friend and neighbor.

Her closest relatives are a number of nieces and nephews, who mourn sincerely the departure of this loving and devoted aunt.

Those from a distance here here to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Gilbert and Violet of Kamrar, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Frisbie of Waterloo, Mrs. Nellie Maxon of Grinell, Glen Mason of Jewell and a large number from Ames.