Lucinda Ware Brouhard

Lucinda Ware Brouhard, Daughter of James and Mary Ware, was born near Dunnville, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1852, and passed away at her home west of Bloomfield, April 11, 1928, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 24 days. She received her education by attending the country school and Troy Academy. When a young woman she was converted and united with the church at Dunnville, later moving her membership to the Baptist church at Bloomfield. She was married April 1^st, 1877, to Jerome C Brouhard. Forty-nine of their 51 years of married life was spent on the same farm. To this union were born 6 children, Ada B Tippett, of Des Moints; Agnes and Anna, of Bloomfield; Harley, of Akron, Colo., and Lulu B Smith, of Drakesville. One daughter Ella, who died in infancy. All the children being present at the funeral except Harley, who, had recently returned to his home in Colorado, having spent 5 weeks at the bedside of his parents, but his wife was present. She is survived by the kind and loving companion, who cared for her so tenderly during her last long illness until he too was stricken with paralysis. Also 3 grandchildren, Forest and Floyd Brouhard and Helen Smith. Of a family of 13 she leaves 2 sisters, Luvinia Chapman and Deliliah Hiner of Bloomfield, and 2 brothers, Reuben Ware of Ottumwa, and James Ware of Chiago, besides many other relatives and a wide circle of friends who deeply sympathize with the family in their bereavement. She possessed many fine qualities, always ready and willing to help everyone. She was devoted to her home and family and as long as her health permitted she visited and ministered to the sick. On November 15, 1919, she suffered the first stroke of paralysis and at that time her work with her hands practically ceased but she has performed equivalent toil in the last 81/2 years, the results of which will reach beyond the present world. She suffered much, but it will be long remembered by the family and callers who came and went, her patience, kindness and hospitality. Only a good mother could merit the untiring devotion and affectionate care that has been given by her family during these last long years. Funeral was held at the home Friday afternoon at 2o’clock, conducted by Rev Turpin. Interment in the Cammack Cemetery.- Bloomfield Democrat, 26 Apr 1928.