HANSHAW, Mrs. Mary A.: 1863-1948

HANSHAW, HANEY, LANMAN, PARSONS, RENEKER, LASLEY, HISSEM

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Date: 12/2/2013 at 14:14:21

MRS. ELMER HANSHAW RITES HELD SATURDAY
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Final rites for Mrs. Elmer E. Hanshaw were held at the Pedrick Funeral Home in Douds, Saturday, Oct. 23 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Glenn Lathrop conducted the service. Raymond Finney and Larry Pollock sang, accompanied by Mrs. Lizzie Pollock. Interment was in the Zion Lutheran cemetery and the casket attendants were nephews and grandsons of Mrs. Hanshaw.

Mary A. Haney, daughter of Francis and Sarah Lanman Haney, was born in Davis County, Iowa, on Nov. 24, 1863 and departed this life Oct. 21, 1948, at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 27 days.

On November 1, 1883, she was united in marriage to Elmer E. Hanshaw and this happy union remained unbroken over 64 years. He preceded her in death on Nov. 26, last year.

She is survived by two children, Emmett of Douds and Mrs. Eva Parsons of Selma; two grandchildren, Mrs. Zona Reneker and Donald Parsons of Douds and four great grandchildren.

She was the oldest of a family of nine which three brothers survive, Zadok of Keosauqua, George of Ottumwa and Roy of Douds.

Those preceding her in death were Mrs. Viola Lasley, Mrs. Tillie Hissem, John, Willie, and Otie, who died in infancy.

She was loyal to her faith, her home, her loved ones and friends.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 360, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA