Alma Beatrice Hissem 1888-1965

HISSEM, PLOWMAN, WOOLLEY

Posted By: David W. Plowman (email)
Date: 8/28/2004 at 12:33:25

Alma Beatrice Hissem, daughter of Lewis and Laura Woolley Plowman, was born November 6, 1888, on a farm south of Douds and departed this life Wednesday October 27, 1965, at the Van Buren County Memorial Hospital in Keosauqua at the age of 76. She had been a patient in the hospital nearly a year. Her entire life was spent in the same neighborhood, except for a period during World War I when she lived in Des Moines, while her husband was stationed there in service. While living in Des Moines she was employed in the office of the Secretary of State.

As a young lady she taught school for a number of years and was a director of music in local churches.

On June 26, 1912, she was married to Weldon G. Hissem. Survivors are her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Verna Hissem of Douds, and Miss Willa Plowman of Nora Springs; two brothers, Delber Plowman of Douds and Wilmer Plowman of Ottumwa; a nephew, David Plowman and a niece, Mary Plowman. Mrs. Hissem was a long time member of Christ Methodist church at Douds.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, October 30, at 2 p.m. at Christ Methodist Church withn the pastor, the Rev. G. Basil Tadlock officiating. Vocalists were Mrs. Keith A. Smith and Mrs. Robert Pedrick, accompanied by Mrs. Robinson. Bearers were Dewey Harryman, Harvey Harryman, Bruce Harryman, Sr., Floyd Haney, Wilbur Strait and Noble Plowman. Interment was in Leando Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Pedrick Funeral Home.

Newspaper Unknown
Thursday, November 4, 1965
An original clipping on file with David W. Plowman