Kathryn Tade 1876-1898

TADE, AIKENS, PHELPS

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/1/2001 at 18:10:25

Kathryn C., daughter of Capt. Wm. A. Tade, of whose death we have made previous mention, was born at the family home (Cedar Dell) in Van Buren Co., Iowa, Jan. 16, 1876. She enjoyed very good health until about one year ago, since when she has gradually declined, complaining at times of weariness and excessive action of the heart. These symptoms continued, finally culminating in Ophthalmic Goiter, of which she died Oct. 10, 1898 at 12:30 A. M., while visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. A. Aikens, at Winterset, Iowa. Her father, sister, Mrs. T. M. Phelps, of Competine, and her brother, H. D. Tade, of Des Moines, were at her bedside during the last week of her illness. Attending physicians were Dr’s. Thompson of Winterset, and Smouse, of Des Moines; but skillful treatment and gentle nursing were of no avail. The time of her departure had come, and He who doeth all things well bade her come to the home on high. Her education was from the common school, the College at Pella and the State Normal at Cedar Falls, as student, and subsequently as teacher, thoughtfully yet cheerful, firm yet kind, she held a high place in the estimation of all.

She was a teacher in the Sunday School and organist of the church, and will be sadly missed by a wide circle of friends, especially by he children with whom she was a favorite. In the home circle the loss cannot be estimated, but for some good reason she has been called to her reward. It is a Father’s hand and a Father’s love. Some day we shall understand. The body was brought home for burial, the funeral sermon being preached by her pastor, Rev. McCollom at the Harrisburg Baptist church, of which she was a member. Tender and beautiful were the tokens of love and regard by her friends, and her poor, wasted form was gently laid to rest near her mother’s in the Vale cemetery. Farewell! Kathryn, though brief thy stay, by thy kind words and gentle deeds thou art with us still.

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Source: Entler Scrapbooks, vol. 4, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA