Emma W. Bruce 1864-1929

BRUCE, WEYER, LAW

Posted By: Volunteer - Barbara Evans
Date: 11/7/2012 at 20:08:45

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obit Book A-2, page 230, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA

EMMA W. BRUCE

Emma Amanda Weyer, daughter of John A. and Sarah J. Weyer, was born in Troy, Iowa, September 26, 1864, and died at the home of her son in Des Moines, Iowa, February 15, 1929, at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 19 days.

Her early life was spent in and near Troy, and she received her education in the Public Schools and the Troy Academy and taught school for a number of years.

While teaching she met Lorenzo Dow Bruce and they were united in marriage, March 4, 1885.

They were the parents of three children, Lynn L. of Des Moines, Iowa; Albert W. of Ottumwa; and John Francis, who died in infancy.

Mrs. Bruce is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dora E. Law, of Troy, Iowa; two sons, Lynn L; Albert W. and five grandchildren: Robert, Matthew, Elizabeth, Albert Jr., and Mary Ethelyn.

Her husband preceded her in death November 24, 1926.

The deceased united with the Methodist church at Troy, Iowa, in early life and later transferred her membership to Keosauqua and Milton, being a member of the M.E. church at Milton at the time of her death.

She loved the church and her Savior and during her illness often expressed her desire for release from suffering and the reunion with the loved ones gone on before.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Milton, Iowa.

“Not dead. What a beautiful thought
To cheer us on Life’s way,
Not dad, but bloomed into Life,
Where Time is eternal Day.”

The funeral services were held at the M.E. church at Milton, Sunday, at 2 p.m. and were in charge of J. C. Caughlan, a former pastor assisted Rev. C.B. Rayhill the present pastor. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Troy, by the side of her husband who died some months previous.