PERCIVAL, Jennie: Died 1946

PERCIVAL, BECKLEY, HARPER, KINSEY

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Date: 11/3/2016 at 03:45:18

**Handwritten: Rec. Rep. 31 Oct. 1946

MRS. JENNIE PERCIVAL

Jennie Beckley, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Anne Harper Beckley, was born at Hillsboro, Iowa, Sept. 21, 1864, and departed this life Oct. 26, 1946, at the home of her daughter in Wichita, Kansas, where she had gone three weeks ago for a visit. She was 82 years, 1 month and 5 days.

Jennie grew to womanhood in the Hillsboro community, attended the local school, and on Oct. 5, 1887, was united in marriage with Charles S. Percival, also of Hillsboro. The young couple went to Iowa City where they lived while the husband completed his dental education. They then located in Bonaparte, Iowa, where Dr. Percival practiced his profession of dentistry until he retired from active work about three years ago.

Three children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Percival: Patti R. Kinsey of Wichita, Kansas; Harley J., a veteran of World War I, who died Feb. 27, 1932; and Dr. Cecil S. Percival of Hoxie, Kansas.

Mrs. Percival was a member of Magnolia Chapter O.E.S. and the White Shrine. She affiliated with the Methodist church, working in the Aid and the Methodist Guild. She enjoyed her home and her family, she and her husband having celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary Oct. 5, 1937. Dr. Percival died March 17, 1946.

Mrs. Percival, was one of six brothers and sisters, all of whom preceded her in death except one brother, F.A. Beckley, of Oak Lawn, Ill. Besides the children already mentioned she also leaves to mourn four grand-children: Charles Kinsey of Wichita; Robert Percival of Ft. Madison; Jack Percival of Bonaparte; Patti Jane Percival of Hoxie, Kansas; and one great-granddaughter, Jean Anne Kinsey of Wichita, Kansas.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Bonaparte on Monday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.S. Ellis. Interment in Bonaparte cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy in our bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Kinsey,
Dr. and Mrs. Cecil S. Percival,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Percival,
John S. Percival.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 22, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA