MEEK, Mrs. Isabel: 1864-1932

MEEK, DEVOUE

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Date: 12/19/2013 at 05:18:18

MRS. ISABEL MEEK

Isabel DeVoue Meek, daughter of Henry and Sarah DeVoue, was born Dec. 26, 1864, at Keokuk, Iowa and passed away on the morning of March 12, 1932, at her home in Bonaparte, Iowa.

She was the youngest of nine children and when quite young was left an orphan. At the age of eleven years she came to Bonaparte to live with Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Meek. At this home she resided for the remainder of her life.

On the 4th day of May, 189?, she was married to Byron F. Meek who preceded her in death four years ago last August. To this union were born three sons, Isaiah, William D. and Byron F. Jr., who with one grandson, Harold are left to mourn their loss.

Mrs. Meek was a charter member of Chapter AB, P.E.O. She was a great home lover, her entire life being devoted to her home and the welfare of her family.

"Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me;
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.

"For tho' from out our borne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the late home, the Rev. G.W. Barber of Eldon officiating, assisted by Rev. D.D. Flanagan. Interment in Bonaparte cemetery.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 379, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA