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[BROOKMAN, ELLA MATHILDA CHURCHILL] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 25, 1952, p. 6 GRAVITY Gravity---Friends and relatives of this community received word of the death of Mrs. Ella Bookman at the Perry Williams’ home Thursday in Bedford, where she had been cared for for the past several months. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Gravity, Sunday, Dec. 22 with Rev. Robt. M. Peters, pastor of the Bedford Methodist church, officiating. [CHURCHILL, DALLAS LUDELBERT “DALL”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 19, 1953, p. 6 Obituary – Dall Churchill Dallas Ludelbert Churchill, oldest son of A. [ndrew] H. [arvey] and Nancy J. [ane Routh] Churchill, was born Jan. 19, 1871 near Galesburg, Ill. And died at his home in Sheridan Monday, Feb. 2 at the age of 82 years and 13 days, following a lingering illness. He was united in marriage to Carrie V. Rabourn May 28, 1893 at Sheridan, Mo., at the home of her parents. No children were born to this union. Mr. Churchill united with the Advent Christian church at the Mt. Vernon schoolhouse west of Sheridan when a young man of 20 and lived true to his faith until his death. He and his wife lived on their farm six and a half miles west of Sheridan 22 years, moving to Sheridan Feb. 15, 1915. Mr. Churchill was a carpenter and in later years was Sheridan’s butcher, first at the Tate store and later for Mr. Stingley. Surviving beside his wife is one brother, Lloyd Churchill of Fort Morgan, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Wray of Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Gladys Cowen of Fort Morgan, Colo.; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. His father, mother, one brother, Seldon Churchill, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hunt and Mrs. Effie Barks and Lillie Churchill and one-half brother, Ishmael Churchill, have preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2 p. m. at the Sheridan Methodist church, conducted by Rev. C. C. Pritchard, Methodist minister of Dalton, Mo., assisted by Rev. C. V. Bittiker, Sheridan. Burial in Fairview cemetery at Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 8, 1999 Vera Flood Funeral services for Vera Flood, age 94, formerly of Bedford who died Sunday in Trenton, Missouri were held Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ruth Mellick officiating. Burial was held in the Fairview Cemetery. Memorials can be given in her name. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Vera Flood was born October 17, 1904 in Dickinson, North Dakota, the daughter of Elmer Hagan and Laura Remington Hagan. Vera moved to Bedford as a young child and attended school in Bedford. In 1946 she was united in marriage to Ernest Flood in Maryville, Missouri. The couple moved to Trenton, Missouri shortly after their marriage where they farmed together for many years. Earlier in her life, Vera was also active as a nurse. In 1971 Vera's husband Ernest passed away and Vera continued to live in Trenton until her death. She was a member of the Trenton United Methodist Church, D.A.R. She is survived by her sister, Vesper Maddy of Trenton, Missouri; three nephews, Bob McCoy of Trenton, Missouri; David Hagan of Tampa, Florida and Harold Hagan of Lake Wales, Florida. Preceding her in death are her parents, Elmer and Laura; her husband Ernest and a brother, Henry Hagan. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 11, 1992 Bonnie Eileen Garner, daughter of Bill and Oma Watts Cornett, was born at Bedford, Iowa on February 11, 1939, and departed this life on November 5,1992 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Eileen, as she was known to her family and friends, attended public school in Bedford, Ia. On October 23th, 1958 she was united in marriage to Larry M. Garner at Maryville, Mo. Eileen was blessed with the love of two children, Shelly Ranae and Michael Dave. Before her illness Eileen was employed at the nursing home in Bedford. Eileen had a special caring way about her while working with the residents at the nursing home She made special friendships with them as well as with her co-workers. Eileen's warm smile and outgoing personality endeared her to the hearts of everyone who met her. During her long battle with cancer, she made several visits to the hospital. While there, she made several friends. The caring doctors, nurses, patients and family members of patients, grew to admire and care about Eileen. Her courage, and strong will to survive will always be remembered. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Watts. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Oma, and husband Albert Cornett, her two children, and their spouses; Shelly and Garry Rankin, Bedford, Michael and Stacey Garner, Bedford, and her five grandchildren. She is survived by one sister and her husband, Bettye and Larry Hughes, Lakewood, Ia., as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her former husband and close friend Larry Garner. Possibly the greatest love in Eileen's life were her five grandchildren; Nicholas, Shanda, Amanda, Derek, and Caycie. Eileen was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorials may be directed to the Bedford Ambulance Service. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 19, 1956, p. Mrs. Fred Goudie Died Here Wednesday Mrs. Fred Goudie, a resident of Taylor County all of her life, died in Bedford, Wednesday, January 11, following an illness of several years. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles, assisted by her nephew, Rev. Carl Kingsley, Baptist minister at Grinnell, Iowa. Burial in Gravity cemetery. Bertha Dougherty, daughter of Shelby and Lodesca Dougherty, was born at New Market, Iowa, May 11, 1881, and died at the age of 74 years, seven months, 22 days. On February 22, 1905 she was married to Fred Goudie at Bedford, Iowa. They began housekeeping on a farm south of Bedford and in 1919 moved to a farm north of Gravity, where they lived until 1943, when they moved near Bedford and 10 years ago into town. She is survived by two sons: George and Paul Goudie of Bedford; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Herriott of Marengo, Iowa, Mrs. Helen Anderson of Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Marjorie Maxwell of Alhambra, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Also by one brother, Horace Dougherty of North English, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Wamsley of Mission, Kans., Mrs. Cordie Mohler of Bedford, Mrs. Leona Carmichael of Roundup, Montana. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and her husband, who died February 5, 1953. As a young girl she united with the Baptist church at New Market and later moved her membership to the First Baptist church of Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, February 28, 1935, [p. 1] Goudie Baby Dies Thursday Morning Betty Goudie, aged 10 months, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. [helby] Goudie, south of Bedford, Thursday morning, Feb. 21. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Betty Marjorie Goudie, infant daughter of George S. [helby] and Vesta Hamblin Goudie, was born March 23, 1934. She brightened the home of her parents for only a few short months and passed away after an illness of only two days. Surviving relatives are her parents and one sister, Beverly Ann. Also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goudie of Gravity and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hamblin of Sharpsburg. [GOUDIE, BURNYCE LUCYLLE COLE] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 26, 1986, p. 6 BURNYCE GOUDIE Last rites for Burnyce Goudie, 79, were held November 22 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Washington Cemetery in Gravity. Mrs. Goudie died November 17, 1986 at Banning, Calif. Burnyce Cole Goudie, daughter of A. [llen] R. [oy] “Bill” Cole and Effie Hastings Cole was born at Gravity, Iowa August 3, 1907. She grew to maturity in the Gravity community where she attended the public school and the Christian Church. In May of 1926 [1925] she was united in marriage to Paul Goudie at Nodaway, Iowa and they lived in Taylor County later moving to the State of Utah and then returning to Taylor County, Iowa. To this union five children were born: Melvin, Donald, Wendell, Doris Jean, and Gordon. She was employed by the Thompson Mercantile Company and the Prugh Hardware for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, daughter Doris Jean; her husband, Paul Goudie; a brother, Raymond Cole; a granddaughter Connie and a grandson Alan. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Effie Cole of Bedford, Iowa; her children: Melvin Goudie and his wife, Marceline of Clarinda, Iowa; Donald Goudie and his wife, Violet of El Centro, Calif.; Wendell Goudie and his wife, Norma of Boulder City, Nev.; Gordon Goudie and his wife, Sandra of Palm Desert, Calif.; sisters Ferne Sparks of Mesa, Ariz.; Betty Kirby of Carrizozo, N. M.; Geraldine Strong of Fremont, Calif.; and a brother Gerald Cole of Richmond, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Christian Church at Gravity, Iowa. Her family and friends will long remember her as a kind and considerate loved one. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 18, 1937, [p. 1] Infant Daughter Dies In Hospital Doris Jeane [Jeanne] Goudie, infant daughter of Paul W. [arren] and Bernice Cole Goudie, was born August 30, 1936 at Iowa City and died March 15, 1937 at the age of six months and 15 days. After an illness of two weeks she passed away at the Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph. While her stay on earth was not long, still she won a place deep in the hearts of her parents and brothers. Her brief visit to their home will be a sweet memory that will last forever. Surviving are the parents, three brothers, Melvin, Donald and Wendell, her grandparents and numerous other relatives.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 8, 1997 George Shelby Goudie Funeral services for George Shelby Goudie, who died Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at the Urbandale Rehabilitation and Care Center, were conducted by Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Friday, October 3, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Burial in the Washington Cemetery in Gravity, Iowa. George Shelby Goudie, was born May 7, 1909 in Ross Township of Rural Bedford. He was the son of Fred and Bertha Dougherty Goudie. He attended rural schools until his high school years where he graduated from Gravity in 1928. He was united in marriage to Vesta Lee Hamblin in 1930. To this loving union 9 children were born. Vesta passed away in 1994. George was a life long area resident. In 1945 he and Vesta moved northwest of Bedford where they farmed for over 30 years. Farming is where George felt most comfortable. Here he felt at home and close to the soil with his crops, gardening and livestock. George farmed entirely by horses until 1946 when he purchased his first tractor, a Case. Then in 1947 they had electricity for the first time on their farm. Also, to the six girls delight, indoor plumbing was installed by Glen Burroughs in 1948. The children have fond memories of canning and taking their livestock and 4-H projects to the county fair. He was also active as the PTA Director of the rural schools as his children were growing up. George was also known far and wide as the best fence builder in the state of Iowa. He took great pride in maintaining straight, high quality fences. George and Vesta retired from their farming operation in 1976. They enjoyed their retirement years traveling to many states as well as Canada and Mexico visiting many friends and relatives. George's family was always very special to him. They took time to enjoy school activities, community meetings, ice cream socials, and the Saturday night trip to town. Even though the family got separated by many miles, they always managed to have their family get togethers once or twice a year. In 1993, due to failing health, George moved to the Urbandale Rehabilitation and Care Center where he resided until his death. George will always be remembered by his endearing charm, which he spread to the staff and residents on a daily basis. George is survived by one son, Dean and wife Ann Goudie of Bedford; six daughters, Beverly and husband Glen Burroughs of Bedford, Shirley and husband Joe Mettille of Des Moines, Imogene Goudie of Grimes, Patricia and husband Ted Cummins of Des Moines, Sandy and husband Allen Campbell of Arvada, Colorado and Ginger and husband Doug Larsen of Polk City, Iowa; one sister, Marjorie Maxwell of San Gabriel, California; 12 grandchildren; 14 ...great grandchildren and many, many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Vesta in 1994; one infant son, Lary Goudie in 1941; one daughter, Betty Jean Goudie in 1933; one brother, Paul Goudie; two sisters, Helen Anderson and Elsie Herriott; and one great grandson, Michael Sukow. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 2, 1940, [p. 1] Goudie Infant Dies After Brief Illness Larry Hamblin Goudie, 3-weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Goudie of the Sharpsburg community, died at the St. Francis hospital in Maryville Saturday afternoon, April 27, soon after being taken there when he became suddenly ill. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian church. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. He is survived by his parents, a brother and three sisters, all of the home. Also by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hamblin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goudie. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, February 10, 1921, p. 5 Death of Mrs. Mary Goudie The Times-Republican, Bedford, Iowa Dear Sirs: Mrs. C. D. Bevans, formerly of your city, but now living two miles southwest of Stanton, has asked me to furnish you the obituary of her mother, Mrs. Mary Goudie. “Mrs. Mary Goudie, who has spent the last month at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C.[larence] D. Bevans, two miles southwest of Stanton, died at their home on Monday, Jan. 31st, 1921. She had received a fall and from the injuries of the same she passed away at 4:10 p. m. The day before she had sat up all day and seemed to be much better but on Monday morning she called her daughter to her room and told her that she thought she was worse. She continued to grow worse all day and passed away as the sun was sinking in the west. Rev. Clark W. Comstock, minister of the Red Oak Church of Christ, conducted the funeral at the Bevans home on Tuesday at 3:30 and that night Mr. and Mrs. Bevans accompanied the body to DeWitt, Iowa, where the body was interred the next day beside that of her husband. Mrs. Mary [A. Cameron] Goudie was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 19th, 1833 and passed from this life at 4:10 p. m., Jan. 31st, 1921. She had thus lived 87 years, 1 month and twelve days. She came with her father and mother to DeWitt, Iowa, when she was sixteen years of age. She was married to Samuel Goudie on March 2nd, 1853, and to this union were born five children, one girl and four boys. On son, Daniel, living at Bedford, and the daughter, Mrs. C. [larence] D. Bevans of Stanton, survive her to mourn the loss of a splendid Christian mother. She made her home in DeWitt until 1901. Mr. Goudie having died ten years before. Since that time she had lived in Bedford, excepting the last month of her life. She united with the Christian church when a small girl, and, excepting two years, when because of the closing of the Christian church in DeWitt, she was a member of the Christian church---during approximately seventy years she was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. She lived until her death true to her childhood faith, having become a member of the Red Oak church of Christ just a few weeks before her death. She was thoroughly interested in the work of the church and was faithful in its worship. The last two years of her life she was not able to get out to worship and this was a sadness and disappointment to her. Surely a true saint and worthy disciple of Christ has gone from our midst. She could repeat after Paul, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord shall give me at that day.” Mrs. Goudie spent about 20 years of her life in Bedford and had many friends who will share the grief with the relatives in the departure of this good woman from this earth to her reward in heaven. [GOUDIE, MARY A. CAMERON] [GOUDIE, MARY A. CAMERON]
Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 30, 1923, [p. 1] Goudie Baby Buried Here Tuesday Mary Emma, four months old baby of Rev. and Mrs. W. [illiam] A. [lfred] Goudie of Iliff, Colo., died August 24 in the hospital at Denver, Colo., where the parents had taken her in an effort to save her life. Intestinal intoxication was given as the cause of her death. The remains were brought here Sunday by the parents and the funeral services were held in the Baptist church Monday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Fletcher. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery. A very beautiful service was given for the little baby by Rev. Fletcher and the special music and his sermon were very comforting to the bereaved parents. Mrs. Hallie Hall sang, “Little Pink Rose,” a very appropriate number and Rev. Fletcher spoke along the same sentiment of the song, comparing the little life that had gone to a rose and bringing out the thought that the sweetest flowers often bloom but a short time. The Eastern Star here also took part in the services at the church using their beautiful ceremony. The Free Press joins the many friends of the bereaved in extending sympathy. [GOUDIE, MARY EMMA] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 7, 1980 Paul Goudie, 74 Last Rites Held Here Wednesday Funeral services for Paul Warren Goudie, 74, of Henderson, Nevada, formerly of Bedford, held Wed., Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Goudie died February 1, 1980 in Henderson. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. His survivors include his wife, Burnyce Goudie, Bedford; four sons: Melvin of Clarinda, Wendell, of Boulder City, Nevada, Donald of El Centro, Calif, and Gordon of Palm Desert, Calif., three sisters, Elsie Herriott, Des Moines, Marjorie Maxwell, of Longmont, Colo., Helen Anderson, Santa Ana, Calif.; and one brother, George Goudie of Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 8, 1962, p. 4 Raymond Goudie Dies In Calif. Raymond S. [aunders] Goudie, 62, a native of Bedford, died Sunday, Feb. 18 in Anaheim, Calif., where he had lived the past five years. He moved from Bedford many years ago. Funeral services were held in Anaheim Friday, Feb. 23, and interment was in Memory Garden Memorial Park there. Rev. P. Earl Fry officiated. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Shipley of Anaheim, Mrs. Hazel Mowrer of Wilmington, Calif.; two sons, Richard E. Goudie of Anaheim, Carl E. Goudie of Cypress, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jones of Bedford, Mrs. Nell Kingsley of Grinnell, Iowa; nine grandchildren, one great grandson. Raymond Goudie was a member of the Baptist church in Missouri, where he had once resided. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 29, 1895, p. 3 Died An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D. [aniel] S. Goudey [Goudie], who live south of town, died on Tuesday morning, Aug. 27. The funeral services were held at 10 o’clock a. m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. J. C. Lewis. Interment was made in Fairview. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 17, 1994 VESTA HAMBLIN GOUDIE Vesta Lee Hamblin Goudie, age 84 years and nine months, was born November 4, 1909 near Sharpsburg, Iowa, to parents Chester Hamblin and Daisy Brown Hamblin. She died August 4, 1994 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. She grew to maturity near Sharpsburg, attending the public school and attending the Presbyterian Church of Sharpsburg. It was noted that when Vesta was 10 years of age, her birth mother died. Her father then married Cora Clouser, and to this union was born a sister, Mary Ann Hogue. She was married on December 3, 1930 to George Shelby Goudie in Des Moines. She and her husband then farmed in the Bedford area until retiring from the farm, and moving to Bedford in 1976. Most of their retirement years were spent here until recent health problems. Following a stroke over a year ago, she was moved to the Urbandale Health Care Center in Des Moines where she joined her husband, George, who had been moved there a few months prior to this. George and Vesta gave birth to nine children: Beverly and husband Glen Burroughs of Bedford, Betty who died in infancy, Dean and wife Ann Goudie of Bedford, Shirley and husband Joe Mettille of Des Moines, Imogene Goudie of Des Moines, Larry who died in infancy, Patty and husband Ted Cummins of Des Moines, Sandy and husband Allen Campbell of Arvada, Colo, and Ginger and husband Doug Larsen of Polk City, Iowa. Preceding her in death besides her two children were her parents, Wayne Hamblin, and one great grandson, Michael Suckow. Survivors include her husband George of almost 64 years, seven children, 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford August 8 with Pastor Jamie Mogler of the First Baptist Church of Bedford officiating. Burial was at the Washington Cemetery in Gravity. [GOUDIE, WILLIAM ALFRED “WILL”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 12, 1953, [p. 1] Rev. Will Goudie Died In Colorado Rev. Will Goudie, 71, a former resident of Bedford, died at Grand Junction, Colo., November 4 after a long illness. He had surgery in the spring and never recovered from the operation. Last rites and burial were at Hotchkiss, Colo. He is survived by two sons and several grandchildren. Also by two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Don Jones of Bedford, Mrs. Sam Kingsley of Grinnell, Iowa, Raymond Goudie of New Mexico. Rev. Goudie was reared at Bedford and left here when he started his study for the ministry in 1905. He was a retired Baptist minister. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 8, 1947, [p. 1] E. E. Hagan Dies While At His Work Elmer E. [llsworth] Hagan died unexpectedly at his home in north Bedford about noon Tuesday, May 6, while he was abut his work in the yard. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Russell G Nye. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Hagan; two daughters, Mrs. Vesper McCoy of Des Moines and Mrs. Ernest (Vera) Flood of Trenton, Mo.; and one son, Henry Hagan of Chicago. There are also two grandsons. [HAGAN, ELMER ELLSWORTH] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 15, 1947, [p. 1] Attend Hagan Rites Those from out-of-town attending the funeral services for E. E. Hagan in Bedford Friday afternoon, were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hagan and son Harold of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Flood of Trenton, Mo.; Mrs. Vesper McCoy of Knoxville; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Gelwitz of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Harry Unille of St. Joseph; Mrs. Lottie Remington Dooley of Manhattan, Kans.; Mrs. Lois Remington King of Blockton; Mrs. Margaret King Florea and sons, Mrs. Sam King of Hopkins; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, Mrs. Letha Carmichael of Villisca. [HAGAN, ELMER ELLSWORTH] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 15, 1947, p. 8 Obituary – E. E. Hagan Elmer Ellsworth Hagan, son of Henry and Mariah Hagan, was born September 10, 1863, at Havannah [Havana], Illinois and died while working in the yard at his home in Bedford, May 6, 1947, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, 27 days. He was the last of a family of five children: two sisters and two brothers having preceded him in death. When a small boy his parents moved to Muscatine, Iowa and later to Corning, where his father died when Elmer was ten years old. He attended Corliss Business College at St. Paul, Minnesota, and at the age of twenty, moved with his mother to Dickinson, N. D. She died several years later. While a resident of Dickinson he united with the Methodist church and held to that faith throughout his life. In 1900 he was married to Miss Ella Remington, in the home in Bedford, where they were living at the time of his death. During their married life they lived at Dickinson, N. D., Twin Falls, Idaho, Trenton, Missouri, and on a farm near Bedford. They were the parents of three children: Henry B. Hagan of Chicago, Mrs. Vera V. Flood of Trenton, Mo.; and Mrs. Vesper McCoy of Knoxville, Iowa. While in North Dakota, Mr. Hagan became an engineer for the Northern Pacific Railroad, and worked at that for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and three children, two grandsons: Robert McCoy in Naval Service at Pensacola, Florida and Harold Hagan of Chicago. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Friday afternoon, May 9, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 12, 1948, [p. 1] Mrs. Ella Hagan Dies At Home Here Mrs. Ella Hagan, 73, died at her home in north Bedford early Tuesday morning, February 10. The funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the Bedford Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Hagan had been ill for several months. Her children, Mrs. Vesper McCoy of Knoxville, Mrs. Ernest Flood and husband of Trenton, Mo., and Henry Hagan of Chicago, were with their mother during her last illness. [HAGAN, LAURA ELLA REMINGTON] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 26, 1948, p. 7 Obituary – Mrs. Ella Hagan Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Hagan were held at the Bedford Methodist Church, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Laura Ella, youngest child of Benjamin and Angeline Remington, was born April 8, 1874 in a log house on the farm of her parents, 6 miles southwest of Bedford, and died at her home in Bedford, Feb. 10, 1948, aged 73 years, 10 months and 2 days. She attended Taylor County public schools, was educated in music at Simpson College, and taught music in Bedford and community. She was chief operator for the Bell Telephone Company opening the first Bell office in Bedford. When 17 years of age she united with the Methodist church at High Prairie, later becoming a member of the Methodist church in Bedford. When she lived in Dickinson, N. D., she directed the Methodist choir, was president of the Ladies Aid and had charge of the Florence Crittenden work in that part of the state. When living at Trenton, Mo., she was choir director and was pianist in evangelistic services. On June 14, 1900 she was married to Elmer E. [llsworth Hagan, an engineer of Dickinson, N. D., where their home was established and where they lived for a number of years. They also resided on the Remington home farm southwest of Bedford, at Twin Falls, Idaho, and Trenton, Mo. Mr. Hagan preceded her in death, May 6, 1947. Her survivors are her three children, Henry Hagan of Chicago, Mrs. Vera Flood of Trenton, Mo., and Mrs. Vesper McCoy of Knoxville, Iowa; two grandsons, Robert McCoy in the Navy, Pensacola, Florida and Harold Hagan of Chicago; one brother, Charles Remington of Bedford; and one sister, Mrs. Minerva Flynn of Twin Falls, Idaho. A sister, Mrs. Eva Ryan and two brothers, Mat Remington and Frank Remington, preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, a good homemaker, loved her neighbors and cherished her many friends. [LOVITT, BONNIE DELORES GUTHRIE] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 26, 1997 Bonnie Delores Lovitt Services for Bonnie Delores Lovitt were held November 19, 1997 at the Novinger/Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial was at the Washington Cemetery in Gravity, Iowa. Bonnie passed away November 17, 1997 at the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 17 days. Bonnie Lovitt was the daughter of Ralph and Elsie Guthrie. She was born in Murray, Iowa on April 8, 1926. In 1932 Elsie married Harry Lambley who was a special father to Bonnie. In 1937 they moved to Gravity, Iowa where Bonnie attended the Gravity Methodist Church and graduated from Gravity High School. On April 9, 1943 Bonnie married Wayne Lovitt of Gravity in the Methodist parsonage in Maryville, Missouri. Their son, Rudy Wayne Lovitt was born on December 2, 1945. After their wedding, Wayne served in the United States Navy. When he returned from his service in the Navy Wayne and Bonnie operated the Gravity Grocery Store for 37 years and spent all their married life in Gravity. Because of declining health, Bonnie entered the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on September 17, 1994 where she lived until her death on November 17, 1997. She was preceded death by her parents, her stepfather and one brother who died at birth. At the time of her death Bonnie was a member of the Gravity United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Wayne of Gravity, Iowa; one son, Rudy and Beverly Lovitt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one grandson, David Wayne Lovitt of Seattle, Washington; one step sister, Genevieve Rutherford of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother in law, Wendell Lovitt and family of New Orleans, Florida; two sisters in law, Alyene McMahill of Bedford, Iowa and Irene Downs and family of Omaha, Nebraska; and a host of friends who will all greatly miss her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 20, 1969, [p. 1] Final Rites Here for Sp. 4 David G. Lovitt The Bedford United Methodist Church was filled to capacity Monday afternoon as area residents paid tribute to Sp 4 David G. Lovitt, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight E. Lovitt of Bedford, who was killed in Vietnam March 6. In the services Major Richard K. Martin, who served as chaplain for Lovitt’s U. S. Army Vietnam unit, praised this well-liked Taylor County youth. A special U. S. Army squad from Ft. Leavenworth, Kans. participated in the service at which Bedford Methodist pastor Rev. Richard Viney assisted. The U. S. Army squad provided military honors with Bedford’s American Legion Post 164 providing the color guard with interment at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Extensive arrangements of floral offerings overflowed the speaker’s platform. Included in the obituary presented was: David Glenn Lovitt, son of Dwight E. [dward] and Essie Sloan Lovitt of Bedford, was born in Clarinda, Iowa, December 13, 1947. While an infant he was baptized in the Bedford Methodist Church. He attended grade school at Gravity, Ia. and graduated from Bedford Community High School with the class of 1966. David attended Iowa State University at Ames and was engaged in farming with his father before entering the Army in January 1968. He received his basic training at Fort Bliss, Texas, and advanced infantry training at Fort Polk, La. Following a furlough in June 1968, David went to Vietnam where he was assigned to the 25th Infantry. He was driver of the command armored personnel carrier in the 22nd Battalion. David’s parents received their R. & R orders March 7 to meet him in Hawaii March 18. They received word March 8 that he was missing in hostile action in South Vietnam and was last seen at midnight March 6. On March 9 Mr. and Mrs. Lovitt were notified of their son’s death due to wounds received in combat. David is survived by his parents; a sister, Patti Lynn; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Lovitt of Bedford; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Velma Sloan of Clarinda, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral arrangement were made by Shum-Novinger. Sp 4 Lovitt was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Heroism. Dated January 18, 1969 the official award directive states: “For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Specialist four Lovitt distinguished himself by heroic actions on 17 December 1968, while serving with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 22 Infantry in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a combat operation, elements of Company B came in contact with a well emplaced communist force, which initiated an ambush on the friendly unit. Specialist Lovitt, driver of the command track, turned his vehicle into the devastating hostile fire and with complete disregard for his own safety, assaulted the hostile fortification. During the advance Specialist Lovitt’s track took a direct hit from an RPG but he maintained control of the vehicle as he drove it over the Communist position, killing its occupants. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and the defeat of the hostile force. Specialist Lovitt’s personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army.” Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 30, 1939 Dean Owen Lovitt was born July 25, 1916 at the home near Bedford and passed away Nov. 24, 1939 at the Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 23 years and 4 months. He was baptised when 3 months old and remained a good Christian boy. Those of the immediate relatives to profit by his fine and noble character are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lovitt; his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Thompson and two sons; his brother Dwight and sister, Eleanor. Other relatives remaining to grieve for him are his grandparents, Jesse Lovitt, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morley; several aunts and uncles, cousins and a host of loving friends. His entire life has been spent on the home place where he assisted his father on the farm after finishing his schooling in Bedford. The funeral was held at the Methodist church at Bedford Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Steffenson. The music was furnished by a quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. Drexel Gold, Mrs. Steffenson and Mr. Worth. The pallbearers, all special friends of Dean were Stewart Melvin, Kenneth Lucas, Vane Lucas, Harley Sheley, Tommy McLaury and William Bailey. Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Darrell Thompson and family of Missoula, Montana; Geo. Johnson and family, Tarkio; Louis Roberts and family of Omaha; Frank Morley and wife; Willard Morley and wife; Claude McFarland and wife of Blanchard; Mrs. Cora Kyle and Theo Nordstrom and wife of Shenandoah; Fred Orr and wife of Hopkins; Chas. Thompson and family of Lenox; Carol Thompson and wife of Missoula, Montana; Ben Wilsie and wife, Wayne Garrett and wife and Howard Maupin and wife, Elmer McNutt and wife and Stanley Pfander and wife of Clarinda. Albert Lovitt and family and Merlin Lovitt and family of Coin; Roy Lepley and family of Maloy; Daryle Wagner and wife of Adel; A. L. Bishop and wife and Arthur Lewis and daughter of Creston; Kent Wallace and wife, Mrs. W. L. Chandler, Lewis Morley and wife; Harry Morley, wife and son and Guy Campbell and wife of Gravity. Interment was in the Gravity cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 23, 1987 DWIGHT EDWARD LOVITT Funeral services were held for Dwight Edward Lovitt on Saturday, December 19, 1987 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Ted DeHass as minister. Interment with military honors was at Washington Cemetery in Gravity, Ia. Dwight Edward Lovitt, son of Glen Lovitt and Hazel Morley Lovitt was born at Bedford, Ia. August 8, 1920 and departed this life on December 16, 1987 at his home at the age of 67 years, four months and eight days. He lived near Bedford, Ia. where he grew to maturity attending a rural school and graduating from Bedford High School in 1939. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Bedford. In 1947 he was united in marriage to Essie Fae Sloan, and they lived on the family farm. To this union two children were born: David Glen and Patti Lynn. He engaged in farming. He was preceded in death by his wife Essie, son David, brother Dean, and his parents. In 1974 he was married to Wanda Lucille McNutt, and they continued to live on the family farm. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wanda; daughter, Patti Jones; grandson, Justin Jones; granddaughter Jamie Jo Jones; step-daughter and husband Wanda Kay and Junior Campbell; step granddaughter and husband, Beccie and Mark Henricksen; step grandson and wife, Brad and Lesa Campbell; step great grandson, Luke Campbell; step great grandson, Justin Henricksen; two sisters, Virginia Thompson and husband Darrel, Eleanor Monico; and many nieces, nephews and many other relatives and many friends. Dwight was very well known in Bedford and surrounding areas and was regarded as one of the better farmers in both crop and livestock production. His whole life was devoted to farming. He lived his entire life on the farm near Bedford, in the house in which he was born and lived in at the time of his death. He had a great love and respect for his country, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Dwight was a loving and considerate husband, father, and grandfather. He loved each one in a special way and was dearly loved by each one in return. Dwight was known as a good farmer (he loved to farm), a good neighbor, a good community man, a good citizen. He was honest and honorable in his dealings. His word was good. He knew both the joys and sorrows of life; He will long be remembered by his family and many friends. Bedford Times-Press, January 20, 1966 Glenn A. Lovitt Funeral services for Glenn Alva Lovitt, 75, long time Taylor county resident, were held January 16 at the Bedford Methodist Church with Rev. J. Milton Kinney officiating. Mr. Lovitt died January 14, 1966, at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. He had been hospitalized with leukemia six weeks prior to his death. Interment was at the Gravity Cemetery. Included in the services was the following obituary. Glenn Alva Lovitt was born February 19, 1890 at Terre Haute, Illinois, the son of Jesse and Rachael Paul Lovitt. At the age of one year he moved with his parents to their farm home near Gravity, where he lived 25 years. His schooling was in Gravity and Simpson College. At an early age he joined the Methodist Church at Gravity and in later years transferred to the Bedford Methodist Church of which he was a member until his death. On September 16, 1913 he was married to Hazel Morley of Bedford and to this union were born four children, namely Virginia Thompson of Gravity; Dean, deceased in 1939, at the age of 23 years; Dwight of Bedford and Eleanor Monico of Omaha. He is survived by his companion of 53 years; their three children and their companions; 11 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and his brother Jay of Gravity; and a number of nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his son, his parents, and one brother, Paul. In 1915 Mr. and Mrs. Lovitt purchased a farm north of Bedford on which they lived 34 years. In 1949 they retired to their present home in Bedford. He was very devoted to his family, always there to lend a helping hand. His entire life was dedicated to farming, serving on many committees pertaining to agriculture, and even after retirement retained his interests in farming. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 4, 1976 Last Rites Held Feb. 25 for Hazel D. Lovitt Funeral services for Mrs. Glenn (Hazel) Lovitt, 83, of Bedford were held February 25 at the United Methodist Church in Bedford with Rev. Dwayne Madsen officiating. Mrs. Lovitt died February 22, 1976, at Corning Rosary Hospital. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Hazel Dell Morley Lovitt, daughter of Idella and Frank Morley, was born at Yorktown, Iowa on January 6, 1893. She lived in Taylor County and grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and Methodist Church. On September 19, 1913, she was united in marriage to Glenn Lovitt at Bedford and they lived in Gravity. To this union four children were born: Virginia, Dean, Dwight and Eleanor. She was busily engaged in being a good mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Glenn, one son, Dean, and one grandson, David. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Mrs. Virginia Thompson and her husband, Darrell; Dwight and his wife, Wanda; Eleanor Monico and her husband, Herman; three sisters, Beulah Ashley, Opal Roberts, Marjorie McFarland; one brother, Williard [Willard] Morley; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Hazel was a member of the Methodist Church and was active in many other organizations. She was a kind and considerate mother and will be missed by ail who knew and loved her. [LOVITT, HAZEL DELL MORLEY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 4, 1976 ATTEND SERVICES HERE FOR HAZEL LOVITT Relatives and friends from out of town attending services for Hazel Lovitt were Mrs. Beulah Ashley, Sun City, Arizona; Mrs. Opal Roberts, Omaha, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Morley, Blanchard, Ia.; Mrs. Becky Morris, Michael Monico, Herman Monico, Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jones, Mt. Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stamps, Nodaway; Milton Kern, Gale, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kern of La Harpe, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paul, Gallatin, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ranbarger of Essex. Mrs. Elizabeth Bebout, Percival, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mitchell, Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lovitt and Alyene McMahill of Gravity. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 20, 1991 Jay Dean Lovitt Jay Dean Lovitt, 91, passed away May 8,1991, at his home near Gravity. He was born Sept. 16, 1899, on his lifetime farm near Gravity to Jesse Lovitt and Rachael Paul Lovitt. Jay attended Gravity public schools. On Feb. 19,1921, he was united in marriage to Millie Ruby Scott of Gravity at the United Methodist Church in Gravity. Millie and Jay celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in February. To this union four children were born, Irene Posten Downs, El Monte, Calif., Wendell William Lovitt, Metairie, La., and Wayne Jesse Lovitt, Gravity, (twins) and Alyene McMahill, Gravity. Jay spent his entire life on the family farm northwest of Gravity. He was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church in Gravity. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Glenn Lovitt. He is survived by his wife, Millie, of the Bedford Manor Nursing Home in Bedford, Ia.; his four children; two daughters-in-law, Beverly Anderson Lovitt and Bonnie Guthrie Lovitt. There are seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, Bedford on Saturday, May 11,1991. Rev. Paul Shultz of the Methodist Church officiated. He was laid to rest in the Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 16, 1948, p. 3 Gravity Jesse Lovitt Dies Jesse Lovitt passed away Thursday at the home of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lovitt. His wife and son Paul preceded him in death. Two sons, Glenn of Bedford and Jay of Gravity, with their families survive. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Gravity Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Weber. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. [LOVITT, JESSE] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 16, 1948, p. 10 Obituary – Jesse Lovitt Jesse Lovitt was born September 14, 1865 at Terre Haute, Illinois and died December 9, 1948, at the home of his son Jay near Gravity, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 23 days. He attended the school at Terre Haute, then entered college at Burlington, Iowa. After finishing there he farmed at Terre Haute until he was twenty-six years old. On April 4, 1889, he was married to Rachael [Rachel] Paul of Bedford. After their marriage they continued to farm near Terre Haute for two years, then came to Iowa, settling on the farm one-half mile northwest of Gravity, where they lived for forty-six years. They then lived in Gravity until the death of his wife and companion. He then returned to his farm living with his son Jay and family for seven years. Owing to failing health he came to spend part of the time with his son Glenn and family near Bedford. He united with the Methodist church when a young man and remained a faithful and ardent worker, singing in the choir many years and holding many offices in the church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jane and Price Lovitt; eleven brothers and sisters, his wife, son Paul and one grandson, Dean Lovitt. Those of his immediate family to profit by his fine and noble character are his two sons, Glenn of Bedford and Jay of Gravity; their two families, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, March 10, 1914, p. 5 Jesse Lovett [Lovitt] was called to his old home at Terre Haute, Ind. [Illinois], last week by the announcement that his mother was seriously ill. A telegram received from Mr. Lovett [Lovitt] Monday conveyed the sad news that his mother had died that day. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 18, 1992 MILLIE LOVITT Funeral services for Millie Lovitt were held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with final resting place at the Washington Cemetery in Gravity, Iowa. Rev. Steve Peters officiated. Millie R. [uby] Lovitt, daughter of William and Idabelle Scott was born at Massena, Iowa on January 24, 1900 and departed this life on November 3, 1992 at the Bedford Manor at the age of 92 years, nine months and 10 days. She lived in Massena, Iowa on a farm and grew to maturity on a farm south of Gravity, Iowa where she attended the public school there and the Gravity United Methodist Church. On February 19, 1921 she was united in marriage to Jay Dean Lovitt at the Gravity Methodist parsonage and they made their home on a farm west, of Gravity. To this union four children were born: Irene Lovitt Downs, Wendell Lovitt, Wayne Lovitt and Alyene Lovitt McMahill. Millie invested her time as a dedicated housewife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and seven brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Irene Downs, Wendell Lovitt, Wayne Lovitt, and Alyene McMahill; and her grandchildren, Kay James, Marjean Sutton, Linda Watkins, Rick McMahill, Rudy Lovitt, Randy Lovitt, and Shelly Chryssovergess. She was a member of the Gravity United Methodist Church and me United Methodist Women. Millie was a kind and considerate wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, January 30, 1913, [p. 1] Paul Lovett Dead The many friends of the family of Jesse Lovett [Lovitt] will be grieved to learn that their son, Paul, died at the hospital at Maryville, Mo., Monday night at ten o’clock, after about two weeks’ illness from typhoid pneumonia. It was known that he was quite ill, but his friends had hoped that he was on the road to recovery, when the disease took a turn for the worse and medical skill could not save him. Paul Lovett [Lovitt] was born in this county 21 years ago, on Jan. 12, he being just one week and one day past his majority when he died. He was a most lovable boy, making friends with all whom he came in contact by his gentlemanly manner. He had gone to Maryville to attend business college until spring, when he expected to go to farming for himself. Already he had the land plowed for this spring’s planting. He was energetic and ambitious and the young life was snuffed out just as prospects were brightest for many years of usefulness. His parents and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. The remains were brought to Bedford Tuesday noon, and taken to the family home near Gravity, where the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Shipman of the Gravity M. E. church. Interment was in the Gravity cemetery. [LOVITT, ROBERT PAUL] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1913, [p. 1] Dies In Maryville Paul Lovitt Fails to Recover From Illness of Pneumonia Paul Lovitt, aged 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lovitt of Gravity, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Paul of Bedford, died at the home of his cousin, Mrs. H. C. Bowers in Maryville, Mo., at 10 o’clock Monday night. He had been ill of pneumonia about three weeks. His parents were with him at the time of his death. He had been attending the state normal school at Maryville. The remains were taken to Gravity Tuesday, and the funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in the Gravity cemetery. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 5, 1909, [p. 1] Little Child Passed Away At 7 o’clock Sunday morning, Hazel Marie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] J. Moore, living on the Reed farm, about four miles southeast of Bedford, died. She was one year, eight months and twenty-one days old and had suffered but a short time from acute colitis, or bowel complaint, incident to infancy. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. M. Dudley, and interment was made in Fairview cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow. [MOORE, HAZEL MARIE] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 5, 1909, p. 4 Charles Moore of Abingdon, Ill., was here this week to attend the funeral of the child of his brother, W. J. Moore. Misses Hallie and Minnie Moore, sisters of Mr. Moore, arrived Sunday. [MOORE, HAZEL MARIE] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 5, 1909, p. 8 Only Child Taken Hazel Marie Moore Dies After Very Brief Illness Hazel Marie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Moore, died Sunday at their home in Clayton Township. The little one had been sick only three days. She was a bright and most lovable child and up to Thursday was apparently in good health. On that day she was taken violently ill, growing gradually worse until the end. Hazel was born in Clayton Township, November 10, 1907, and at the time of her death was 1 year, 8 months and 21 days old. Intestinal trouble was the cause of her death. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. W. M. Dudley. Interment was made at Fairview. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 31, 1985, p. 7 Services held Oct. 23 for Cecil Morrison Services for Cecil Morrison, 67, were held October 23 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Morrison died October 21, 1985 at Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Ne. Cecil Wilbur Morrison, son of Roy and Martha Morrison was born near Hawleyville, Iowa March 23, 1918. He lived all his life in Taylor County attending rural school until the sixth grade when the family moved near Bedford. He then attended Bedford school until graduation in 1936. As a child he attended church at or near New Market but joined the Bedford Baptist Church and became a 50-year member in 1984. On October 12, 1940 he was united in marriage to Doris Kingsley at Bedford, and they lived most of their happily married life near Bedford. To this union six children were born: Marilyn Sharp of Bedford; Barbara Long of Clarinda; Ronald Morrison of Arlington, Wa.; Wayne and Ernie Morrison of Creston, Iowa; and Dorothy Morrison. Cecil was engaged in farming all his life and always enjoyed God’s great outdoors. He served in the Army in Germany during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; one four-year-old daughter, Dorothy; and two grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his five children and their spouses and his 14 grandchildren. Cecil’s family was always a great joy to him. He especially enjoyed each month’s gathering for birthdays and at holiday time. He took great pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed their visits and hearing of their activities. He shall always live in the memory of his family as a kind and loving husband and Dad and shall be greatly missed by his loved ones. He always tried to live as a good neighbor and friend to all. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 29, 1979 Ernest Morrison Infant Son Dies March 21 Graveside services for Cory Eugene Morrison, six months, of Creston were held in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. March 24 conducted by Rev. Gary R. Annis. Cory Eugene Morrison, son of Ernest and Nancy Major Morrison, was born at Clarinda, Iowa, September 16, 1978, and departed this life March 21, 1979 at Creston, Iowa, at the age of six months, five days. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Ernest and Nancy Jo Morrison, Creston, sister, Traci Jo Morrison; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edison Major, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morrison; great grandparents, Mrs. Ethel Burroughs, Mrs. Lillie Major, Mr. Roy Morrison. [MORRISON, DORIS HELEN KINGSLEY] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 18, 1999 Doris Morrison Services for Doris Morrison, 82, were held at Novinger Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Doris died August 10, 1999 at I.H.S. nursing facility in Clarinda. Doris Helen Morrison, daughter of David and Ethel Kingsley was born near Bedford, Iowa March 21, 1917. She lived all her life near Bedford except for ten years near Corning until her husband, Cecil, passed away and she moved to Clarinda in 1986. As a child she accepted the Lord as her Savior and was a 70-year member of the Baptist Church in Bedford. She then attended church regularly at First Baptist and Calvary Baptist in Clarinda until her health began to fail. On October 12, 1940 she was united in marriage to Cecil Morrison at Bedford and they lived most of their married life near Bedford. They were able to be together 45 years until he passed away. Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Marilyn Sharp of Bedford; Barbara Long and husband Glen of Clarinda; Ronald Morrison and wife Connie of Orofino, ID; Larry Wayne and wife Pam and Ernie Morrison and wife Nancy both of Creston; 17 grandchildren; 11great grandchildren; her sister Dorothy and husband Ernie of Hazelton, ID. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; her daughter, Dorothy; two grandchildren, Lori and Cory and her son-in-law, Bill Sharp. Doris loved to go and be in the Lord's House for worship services, even though she was unable to hear much of the service. Her family was the central part of her life and one of the last things she said was she wanted to see the new babies soon of her new great grandchild. She loved flowers and continued to grow them inside and out even when she could no longer care for them well. She also loved to embroider and piece quilts and always had several started, making one for each wedding and new baby in the family as well as for others of the family in between. Also a very big part of her life was the Jolly 17er's Club that she started in the 60's and put out a newsletter once a month. She continued this from the care center until her death. Hundreds of 1917er's ladies belonged to this club from all over the United States and several foreign countries. She had a very special friendship with this group and traveled to many national and state reunions. Doris was a very loving and cheerful person. We will always have many special memories and she shall be greatly missed by her family and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 19, 1962, [p. 1] Morrison Child Dies Suddenly Dorothy Morrison, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morrison of northeast of Bedford, died at Greater Community hospital at Creston about midnight Monday, April 16, after an illness of only a few hours. Surviving with the parents are two sisters and three brothers, all of the home; also the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Kingsley of Bedford. Funeral services are this afternoon, Thursday, April 19 at two p. m. at the Baptist church with Rev. Colvin Caughey officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery. [MORRISON, DOROTHY JEAN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 26, 1962, p. 8 Morrison Rites Held Here Thurs. Dorothy Jean Morrison, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morrison of northeast of Bedford, was born March 1, 1958 at Maryville, Mo., and died Monday, April 16, at Greater Community Hospital in Creston. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at two p. m., Thursday, April 19 conducted by Rev. Colvin Caughey, pastor of the church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Her first trip was to Sunday school at the Conway Methodist church when she was only two and a half weeks old and she had attended Sunday school and church regularly since that time. Her visits to her grandparents were always a joy and she had always been a ray of sunshine in their lives. She is survived by her parents, Cecil and Doris Kingsley Morrison; two sisters, Marilyn and Barbara Morrison; three brothers, Larry, Ronald and Ernest Morrison; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. D. [avid] J. [ames] Kingsley of Bedford; an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Dorothy Kingsley) Reed, Jr., of Hazelton, Idaho. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 9, 1953, [p. 1] Charles Patch Died Tuesday Charles Patch, 89, of Bedford died April 7. Funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 p. m. Thursday, April 9, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery with Masonic services at the grave. Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, August 5, 1913, [p. 1] Mrs. C. E. Patch Dead S. S. Patch received a telegram Sunday from his son Charles, who now lives at Cardiff, Col., conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his wife, which probably occurred Saturday. Mrs. Patch gave birth to a child a day or two before her death and the shock incident to this trying ordeal proved too much for her strength and she never rallied. No details are known by the relatives at this time, but it is thought that the funeral and burial will take place at the home in Colorado. [PATCH, LOUISE EVERET] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, December 18, 1913, p. 5 C. [harles] E. Patch arrived here Saturday from Carbondale, Col., with the remains of Mrs. Patch, who died some time ago. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Short services were held at the grave conducted by Mart Gary Smith. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 3, 1986, p. 4 Helen Perkins Funeral services were held for Helen Perkins, 92, on Tuesday, August 26, 2 p. m., at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. The Rebekah Lodge and Rev. Ted DeHass participated, and interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Mrs. Perkins died August 24, 1986 at Bedford Manor. Helen Laird Perkins, daughter of O. [scar] D. [avis] and Margaret Ellen Laird was born at Bedford, Iowa, September 14, 1893. She lived in Bedford and grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and Baptist Church. On December 2, 1911 she was united in marriage to Ralph E. [ugene] Perkins at Bedford, Iowa and they lived most of their life in the farming community until they retired and moved to town in 1961. To this union four children were born: Robert E. Perkins, Ross L. Perkins, Virginia Crum, Charles A. Perkins. Helen was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Pearl Laird and Beulah Taylor; one grandson, Steven Crum. Left to cherish her memory are her children, ten grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and a member of the Bedford Baptist church for 82 years, having been baptized there in 1904. She was a kind and considerate person. She enjoyed the fellowship of her Church Circle and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 30, 1976, [p. 1] Final Rites Held December 27 for Ralph Perkins, 85 Funeral services for Ralph Eugene Perkins, 85, of Bedford, well-known retired farmer, were held December 27 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here conducted by Pastor Carter Smith. Mr. Perkins died December 25, 1976 in West Heights Nursing Home in Clarinda. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Ralph Eugene Perkins, son of Chalon and Augusta Perkins, was born on a farm south of Bedford, Iowa on December 13, 1891. Ralph lived in the Bedford Community and attended the public schools here where he attended where he played in the school band. On December 2, 1911 he was united in marriage to Miss Helen V. Laird. To this union four children were born: three sons, Robert E., Ross L., and Charles A. and one daughter, Virginia P. Crum. He was a farmer until his retirement in 1962 when he moved into a home built for his retirement. He enjoyed his home here along with some travel until he was taken ill this past summer. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Orie W. and Clyde A. Perkins, one grandson, Steven Perkins Crum. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Helen; three sons, Robert and wife, Hazel of Bedford, Ross and wife, Verda of Costa Mesa, Calif., Charles and wife, Joan of Palos Verdes, Calif.; a daughter, Virginia and husband, W. E. Crum III of Bedford; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one nephew, Hal Perkins; a niece, Martha Lee; Mrs. Harry Skinner, a sister, lives in Canada. Mr. Perkins was a member of the Presbyterian Church in his youth but in later years attended the First Baptist Church with his wife and children. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors who loved him deeply. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 28, 1950, p. 3 Obituary - Mrs. Ida Scott Morley Ida Thompson was born Nov. 19, 1863 to Thomas Jefferson and Nancy Thompson at Highland Center, Wapello County, Iowa and died Sept. 20, 1950 at the age of 86 years, 9 months, 20 days. Early in life she united with the Methodist Church. She was an earnest Christian, an active member of the Women's Society, and a faithful member of her church. She was married to William Scott on Dec. 5, 1883. They lived near Massena in Cass County until 1910 when they moved to a farm in Taylor County, southwest of Gravity. In 1920 they moved to Gravity. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Scott, who passed away on Feb. 3, 1933. In 1935 she was married to Lewis Morley, who also preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing eight children; Glenn Scott of Ventura, Calif.; Dora Porter of Lorimor; Thomas Scott of Montezuma; Ethel Euler of Denver; Pearl Livingston of Cherokee; Millie Lovitt of Gravity; Gladys Lewis of Pueblo, Colo.; and Verna Widner of Wichita Falls, Texas. Also twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Gravity, conducted by Rev. W. J. Weber of Beaconsfield, assisted by Rev. James Moody. Burial was in Gravity cemetery. [MORLEY, JOSEPH FRANKLIN “FRANK”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 29, 1962, p. 4 Rites Here For Frank Morley Frank Morley, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died at Municipal hospital in Clarinda, Thursday, March 22. Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street at two p. m., Sunday, March 25. Rev. Anthony Blankers officiated. Burial was in Summit cemetery in Page County, near Yorktown. Joseph Franklin Morley was born in Ipavia, Ill., February 22, 1869 and passed away at the age of 93 years and one month. Mr. Morley came to southwest Iowa at the age of four years and spent the rest of his life in this vicinity. In 1892, he was united in marriage to Idella Owen at Yorktown, Iowa. To this union four daughters and one son were born, all of whom survive to mourn his passing. They are Mrs. Glenn A. [lva] Lovitt of Bedford, Mrs. L. G. Roberts of Omaha, Mrs. G. A. Johnson and Mrs. C. W. McFarland, both of Sun City, Arizona, Willard Morley of Blanchard. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Beacher Loy of Hitchcock, Oklahoma. Mr. Morley was a farmer and a merchant until his retirement. He led a very active civic life in this community. He was a member of the Methodist church for more than 50 years in Bedford and Blanchard. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and served as a school board member 16 years. He was fine spirited citizen who always was a promoter for the betterment of the community in which he lived. [SMITH, BLANCHE LAVERNE MILLER] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 1, 1984 Services here for Blanche L. Smith Services for Blanche L. Smith, 90, were held October 24 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mrs. Smith died October 22, 1984 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. Blanche La Verne Miller Smith, daughter of Orlando Miller and Martha Othella Bailie Miller, was born at Siam in Taylor County Iowa, December 27, 1893 and grew to maturity in the Siam community where she attended the public school and was a member of the Methodist Church. On July 15, 1915 she was united in marriage to William Stephen Smith at Bedford, Iowa, and they lived in Siam and Bedford, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Kenneth William Smith; Ana Pauline Hooper; Marvin Oren Smith and Delmar Glen Smith. She operated the telephone switchboard at Siam for many years before moving to Bedford where they continued to reside. Her husband, William S. Smith died March 22, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Pauline Smith Hooper and her son-in-law Claude A. Hooper; a son, Delmar Smith and two brothers, Elver Miller and Raymond Miller. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Kenneth and his wife Nellie Smith and Marvin and his wife Martha Smith of Bedford; three sisters: Kila Stickelman of Des Moines; Cleo Perkins and Thelma Van Reenen and her husband Floyd Van Reenen of Bedford; grandchildren: Janice Farrens; Larry McGee; Edward Smith; Linda and Steve Smith; several great grandchildren; a sister-in-law Ruby Miller of Lenox; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a kind and considerate loved one and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 3, 1980 William Smith, 84 Final Rites Were Held March 26 Funeral services for William Stephen Smith, 84, of Bedford, held March 26 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Smith died in Municipal Hospital in Clarinda March 22, 1980. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. William Stephen Smith, son of Edward Smith and Elizabeth McKee Smith, was born at Siam, Iowa March 18, 1896. He lived in Bedford, Ia. and grew to maturity in Taylor County where he attended the public school. On July 15, 1915 he was united in marriage to Blanche Miller at Bedford, Ia. and they lived in Siam, Ia. and moved to Bedford in 1936. To this union four children were born Kenneth William, Ana Pauline, Marvin Oren, and Delmar Glen. He engaged in his grocery store until 1958 and later as janitor at the Bedford Community School until 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Ana Pauline Hooper, one brother and four sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Blanche; sons: Kenneth, Marvin, and Delmar; one sister, Mary Arthur; grandchildren: Janice Farrens, Linda Smith, Steve Smith, Edward Smith and Larry McGee; 4 great grandchildren, Molly and John Farrens, Susan and Sarah McGee; and one son-in-law Claude Hooper. He was a member of Masonic Lodge at Siam, Ia. receiving his 50-year certificate of membership February 26, 1980. He was a kind and considerate husband and father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. [TRIBOLET, CLARENCE CHRISTIAN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 19, 1966, [p. 1] C. C. Tribolet Rites Today Funeral services for Clarence C. Tribolet, 56, of Bedford will be held Thursday, May 19, at 2:00 p. m. at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street. Mr. Tribolet died on Monday at his home northwest of Bedford. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Inez, and two sons, Everett and Earl. [TRIBOLET, CLARENCE CHRISTIAN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 26, 1966, p. 4 Rites Held May 19 For C. C. Tribolet Funeral services for Clarence C. Tribolet, 56, lifetime Taylor County resident, held May 19 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street, were conducted by Jerry Sample. Mr. Tribolet died at his home northwest of Bedford May 16. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. The following obituary was included in the services. Clarence Christian Tribolet, son of John and Myrtle Tribolet, was born near Bedford, on June 6, 1909. On May 16, 1936 he was married to Inez Akers. To them three sons were born. In 1924 he became a member of the Berea Church of Christ south of Bedford, where he has been a faithful worker, and served as an elder in the church for the past 16 years. He has been a farmer in Taylor County his entire life and active in community work. He was preceded in death by his father and a son, Troy Dean. He is survived by his wife, Inez; two sons, Everett and Earl of the home; his mother, Myrtle Tribolet of Bedford; twin sisters, Flova Renfro of Arvada, Colo., Fern Burns of Clarinda; two brothers, Donald of Bedford and Harold of Council Bluffs; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 19, 1963, p. 8 Troy Tribolet Rites Sept. 14 Funeral services for Troy Dean Tribolet, held September 14 at State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Jerry Sample, Hopkins, Mo. Interment was at Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Included in the services was the following obituary. Troy Dean Tribolet, son of Clarence and Inez Akers Tribolet, was born August 6, 1948 at the St. Francis hospital, in Maryville, Mo., and died September 11, 1963 at the Glenwood State School Hospital, in Glenwood, Iowa, at the age of 15 years, 1 month and 5 days. Due to Troy’s handicap he was taken to Glenwood State School, for his earthly home in April 1952, where he passed away after two months of continuous illness. Troy Dean was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Tribolet on January 2, 1955. Troy’s survivors are his parents, Clarence and Inez; two brothers, Everett, who is in the army and stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, and Earl at home; his grandparents Mrs. Myrtle Tribolet, Bedford, and Mr. and Mrs, Espy Akers of gravity; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1919, p. 8 Mrs. Amanda Vanscoy Amanda Canfield, daughter of Isaac and Priscilla Canfield, was born in Randolph County, W. Va., October 23, 1844, and passed to her heavenly heritage from the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Garnett, at Bedford, Iowa, January 11, 1919, aged 77 years, 2 months and 18 days. She was married on March 23, 1865, to Caleb Vanscoy, to which union was born five children, three of whom survive her, namely, Luther W. [arrington] Vanscoy, of Stanberry, Mo.; Mrs. Minnie P. Thomas, of Conception Junction, Mo.; Mrs. Arcelia M. Garnett of Bedford, Iowa. One daughter, Bertha, died in infancy, and one son, Bernard Emery Vanscoy, passed away Sept. 28, 1918. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Malinda Schoonover of Houston, Texas, and by one brother, Marshall Canfield, of West Virginia. Thirteen grandchildren and other relatives and friends unite with these in mourning her passing. The early life of the deceased was passed in West Virginia. After marriage she and her husband came to Illinois, later to Iowa, and then to Missouri. Most of her life she spent in Nodaway County of that state. Since the death of her husband, in 1906, she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Garnett, who has tenderly ministered to her in these declining years. For months she has been a patient sufferer but on Saturday night last, she seemed brighter and able to get around with more than customary freedom. Then, without suffering or struggle, she slipped away to that land of eternal day, where suffering never enters and parting nevermore shall come. She was converted when 16 years of age in a Baptist church in West Virginia and joined the fellowship of that church. After moving to Missouri she and her husband became members of the Mozinga Valley Methodist Episcopal Church, in Nodaway County, where her membership remained at the time of her death. Mrs. Vanscoy was a faithful earnest Christian woman, a devoted mother and a truly noble character. Her life influence abides as sweet and precious fragrance. A good woman and true has gone to her reward. The funeral was held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. Levi P. Goodwin, who furnished us with the foregoing obituary. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, October 24, 1918, [p. 1] Obituary B. [ernard] E. [wing] Vanscoy, whose home was near Maple Grove, across the line in Missouri, died Sept. 23, at 5:30 a. m., at the home of his sister, Mrs. M. C. Garnett, who lives near Bedford. He was born at Pontiac, Ill., in 1867, and was 51 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Vanscoy suffered from a creeping paralysis, which caused his death. He leaves a wife and four children; one boy is in France in the service; two sisters, Mrs. M. G. Garnett living near Bedford, Mrs. Minnie Thomas of Conception Junction, Mo., one brother, L. [uther] W.[arrington] Vanscoy of Stanberry, Mo., and an aged mother, Mrs. Amanda Vanscoy. The funeral service was held at the Garnett home, conducted by Rev. Sanfranciso, of Cornell. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, September 27, 1923, p. 5 Mrs. Will Garnett left today for Missouri Valley, Mo., to bring back the body of her father, Caleb Vanscoy, for burial. [VANSCOY, CALEB] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, October 11, 1923, p. 5 To Bring Body Back A. L. Stithem, the undertaker, left this morning about 5 o’clock for Missouri Valley with his hearse to bring back the body of Caleb Vanscoy who died in 1906. His body will be brought to Bedford and interred beside the body of his wife in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 14, 1939, p. 2 L. W. VanScoy, 66, Former Resident, Dies L. W. VanScoy, 66, a former resident of Bedford, died at his home in Harrisonville, Mo., Friday, Nov. 3. He had been in ill health for several years and his condition had been critical since Sept. 30 when he fell and received a broken leg between his hip and knee. He was in the hospital for several weeks, being taken to his home a short time before his death. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Harrisonville the following Saturday afternoon and burial was in the Orient cemetery at that place. Luther Warrington VanScoy, son of Caleb and Amanda VanScoy, was born in Osceola, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1873. In his early boyhood he moved with his parents to Worth County, Mo., and later to Nodaway County, spending the greater part of his young manhood there. He was married to Miss Eliza Corley on Feb. 20, 1898 in Stanberry, Mo. to them were born eight children, one of whom died in infancy. A son and six daughters survive. He is also survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Thomas and Mrs. A. M. Garnett, both of Bedford; and by five grandchildren. Mr. VanScoy united with the Methodist church at Pickering, Mo., at the age of 18 and remained a faithful member his entire life, being a member of the Harrisonville church at the time of his death. Mr. Van Scoy was a resident of Bedford a number of years ago, when he was in the employ of the Bedford Creamery. [VANSCOY, MINNIE JANE LAZENBY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 18, 1947, [p. 1] Former Resident Dies In Colorado Mrs. Minnie Van Scoy, 78, died Tuesday morning, August 26 at a Boulder, Colorado hospital, where she had been treated for a fractured hip since July 18. Her health had been poor for a number of years, and the hip fracture was more than her frail body could withstand. For the past few years she had made her home with her oldest son, W. [arren] G. Van Scoy and family in Boulder. Minnie Jane Lazenby was born May 16, 1869 in Van Buren County, Iowa, the second in a family of seven, born to William Henry and Susan Holiday Lazenby. When but a child she moved with her parents to a homestead in Nodaway County, Missouri, where she grew to young womanhood. On December 4, 1894, at Pickering, Missouri, she was married to Bernard E. Van Scoy. To them four children were born---Warren G., Arlo R., Esther M. and Carl H. Van Scoy. Her married life was spent in northern Missouri and southern Iowa. After the death of her husband on September 23, 1918 at Bedford, she resided in Maryville for a number of years. She went to Bridgeport, Nebraska sixteen years ago to live with her daughter. Six years later she moved to Colorado, where she has since resided. Besides her children: Warren G. of Boulder, Colo.; Arlo R. of Casey, Iowa; Mrs Lloyd Atkins of Fleming, Colo.; and Carl H. of Broadwater, Nebr.; she is survived by four sisters and a brother. In early life she became a member of the Methodist church in which she kept her faith all the rest of her days. Her membership remained in the same church she and her husband always attended---the Maple Grove Methodist church south of Bedford. Services were conducted in Boulder, Colorado and burial was in the Boulder cemetery. |