WALKER, Ida: Died 1909

WALKER, CRESSWELL

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Date: 10/10/2016 at 16:30:26

Mrs. Ida Cresswell Walker.

Mrs. Ida Cresswell Walker was born near Bonaparte, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1857 and died at her late home on Chester avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. 18, 1909. She was united in marriage to E.H. Walker of Keosauqua, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1884. for several years they resided in Keosauqua moving from there to Ottumwa, where they have since resided.

Four children were born to this union, two of whom died in infancy, Clarence S. and Alice are left to comfort the bereaved father and husband. Five brothers and one sister living were all present at the funeral. Mrs. Walker was for many years a member of the Willard Street M.E. Church and a led faithful Christian life. After years of suffering and weakness she has gone beyond the suffering to her eternal rest.

Our hearts go out in sympathy to the bereft loved ones and may God comfort them is our prayer. - Contributed.

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Wed. 3 March 1909

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 235, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA