Iowa
Old Press
New Hampton Gazette
New Hampton, Chickasaw co.
Thursday, October 7, 1909
Bassett News
Mrs. G.H. Potter passed away at her home Sept. 28, after a long
illness. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.
Obituary -
Rebecca Haslett was born August 4, 1836 in Manchester, Ohio. When
quite young she moved with her mother to Port Huron, Michigan. In
the year 1858 she was united in marriage with George H. Potter.
In 1867 they moved to Iowa and lived on a farm near Ionia, where
they lived until 1894, when they moved to Bassett, where they
have resided since. Seven children were born to this union - Mrs.
H. Crooks of Ft. Pierre, S.D.; Mrs. Jennie Bigelow of Bassett;
Minnie, deceased; Elmer of Horton, Iowa; Herbert of Nashua;
Edward of Kalispell, Mont.; and Orlo of Bassett. she is also
mourned by one sister, Mrs. Jane Long, of Kansas City, Missouri.
On March 4, 1908, she suffered a paralytic stroke from which she
never fully recovered, although at times she was so improved as
to be able to be taken out in her invalid chair. About four weeks
ago she began failing daily and peacefully passed Tuesday,
September 28, 1909, at 3 p.m. She was a loving mother and a true
wife and a good, kind neighbor; always ready to assist the needy
and a good word for those who met. Her memory will be cherished
by all who knew her, and her many kind words and deeds of
kindness are a rich heritage left to her family. The funeral was
held at the Congregational church Thursday, Sept. 30, conducted
by Rev. Skeels, and interment was in Rowley Hill cemetery, where
she was laid to rest by the side of her daughter Minnie. A large
circle of friends sympathize with the family in their sad
bereavement, and especially with the aged husband, who had shared
the sorrows and cares of his companion though life.
[submitted by R.F., Feb. 2004]