PEARSON, Mrs. Frank (Isabel): 1887-1913

PEARSON, THOMAS, MCCLURE, ROBERTS

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Date: 9/10/2013 at 03:58:31

Death of Mrs. Frank Pearson

Mrs. Frank W. Pearson, whose home was in South Dakota, died at a hospital on Tuesday night of last week, from the effects of an operation for appendicitis. Her maiden name was Isabel Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Thomas, residents of Douds-Leando, and was married to Frank Pearson about five years ago. She leaves to mourn for her, her husband and two little girls aged 4 and 2. The husband, who is confined to his bed at his home in Dakota, with a severe case of inflammatory rheumatism, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Pearson of Eldon, formerly of Pittsburg precinct. Mrs. Pearson's body was brought to Douds-Leando where funeral services were held Sunday and where the remains were laid away.
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Obituary of Mrs. Isabel Pearson
**Handwritten: 1913

Isabel V. Thomas was born at Packwood, Iowa, May 22, 1887. Fell asleep in Jesus at her home near Mason, S.D., May 14, 1913, being 25 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. When about nine years of age, her parents, W.D. Thomas and wife, moved to Douds, Iowa, where her girlhood days were passed.

On June 30, 1908, she was married to Frank W. Pearson. To this union were born two children, Margaret Bernice, aged four, and Merle Frank, aged two. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, two children, father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. May McClure of Mason, S.D., who was with her when she passed away, and Mrs. Henry Roberts of Colorado, also two brothers, Walter and George.

Death had no fear for her. A short time before the operation which resulted in her death, she frequently spoke to her husband and sister of her confidence and trust, saying "God knows best." "I am saved and so happy." Her last words to her husband were "Good night, sweetheart."

The funeral services were held in the Douds church, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 1913, conducted by Rev. Moffatt of Centerville, Iowa, who spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family and friends.

A special train from Eldon brought about one hundred friends to see her laid to rest. The floral offerings were beautiful. "The Gates Ajar," from Eldon friends, the most elaborate, was placed on the altar, while tales on either side held lilies, roses and carnations, also completely surrounding and covering the casket, showing the esteem in which she was held. A double quartet furnished the music.

The pall bearers, all companions and school mates of the deceased, were: Miss Mafra Stewart, Miss Florence Sadler, Miss Ora Camblin, Mrs. Lizzie Pollock, Miss Via Camblin and Miss Alice Walker.

"Gone to the shadow-land, ne'er to return;
Blent with the spirit band;
Why should we mourn?
Escaped from the toil and pain, cleansed from the earthly stain,
Why yield to sorrow stain?
Why should we mourn?

We desire to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings.

F.W. Pearson,
J.C. Pearson and family,
W.D. Thomas and family

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 231, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA