Jennie Brooker Sherman 1856-1907

SHERMAN, BROOKER

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 8/29/2002 at 07:18:01

Mrs. J. W. Sherman is Called to the Long Rest.

Death of Former Resident.

The following obituary was received last week, and many friends here will regret the death of the friend and former resident.

The husband, Mr. J. W. Sherman resided in Bonaparte from 1852 to 1879 and is well remembered by our older inhabitants, as also the families on both sides. Mr. Sherman, with his brother established the Journal here in 1877, afterwards selling it to Dr. W. A. George in 1879, and he in turn sold it to John Stirling, Jr.

Mr. Sherman states that he expects to return to Bonaparte shortly to renew the acquaintance here that has ever been a pleasing recollection to him.

The Bee, as well as many other friends extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband.

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Passed Into Rest.

Jennie Brooker Sherman died at her home in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1907 of hemorrhage of the stomach.

Deceased was born at Farmington, Iowa, June 13, 1856, and while quite young came to Bonaparte where she grew to womanhood.

She was married to J. W. Sherman (who also grew to manhood in Bonaparte) Feb. 19, 1874, Rev. W. C. Pratt then pastor of the Baptist church officiating. To this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter. The eldest son died in 1901, and the daughter in 1905. The two remaining sons and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Custer and Mr. C. R. Brooker, all of whom were raised at Bonaparte, were at the bedside when she peacefully passed away.

During the winter of 1874 5 she united with the Bonaparte Baptist church and continued an active member and aimed to live a Christian life ever after, being a member of the Rocky Ford Baptist church at the time of her death.

She had been in feeble health for may years – practically an invalid – yet her last illness was sudden and only of four days duration. She was of a jovial disposition, kind hearted and always looked upon the bright side of life, even under adverse circumstances. Her sympathies for the sick or suffering ever strong, especially for her own sex, and she was every ready to assist in any way she could, never taking into consideration her own frail condition. By so doing she gained and held the love and friendship of neighbors and acquaintances, who with the relatives sincerely mourn their loss.

The remains were accompanied by the husband and youngest son to Osceola, Iowa, and laid beside the two loved ones who had passed on before.

Thus has a happy home been forever broken by being deprieved [sic] of a faithful and devoted wife, a loving and indulgent mother and the community of a true and tried friend.

Source: Entler Scrapbooks, vol. 3, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA