I, J. Wathen, manager of this memorial, am the 1st cousin, 4x removed of Ida. Her aunt, Isabelle (Mapps) Powell, is my 3rd great-grandmother.
The Star-Journal, Warrensburg, Missouri, Tuesday, 29 January 1935, page 5, column 2: (Note: This obituary is extremely faded and is difficult to read. I will do my best to transcribe it accurately.)
MISS IDA M. BOWER DIES IN HOLDEN
Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon
HOLDEN, Mo. - The funeral of Miss Ida Mae Bower, 74, who died Friday at the home where she and her brother, Jesse Bower, lived, was held Sunday afternoon at the home. The Rev. Dr. W. T. Farley, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the service. Miss M(?) Anderson and Mrs. Edgar Rogers sang "In the Garden" and Miss Anderson sang "No Night There." Burial was in the Holden Cemetery with the following pallbearers: E. E. Redford, C. E. Starkey, M(?) H(?), George ?, George L(?), Walter S(?).
Those who attended the funeral from out of town were: Henry ? and daughter, Rosedale, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. George Gilipatrick and James Gilipatrick, Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. George L(?), Boonville, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Oglas, Centerview, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Finley and Mrs. Emma Widenmann, Kansas City.
Miss Bower was born May 10, 1860 in Joliet, Ill. On April 5, 1965 the family moved to Holden and with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas City, she lived this number of years in the same location. The family home has been a favorite gathering place for their many friends. During the last ten months, three members of the family have died, the others being Clark, who lived near Boonville and died in March, Miss Ava on July 13 and Miss Ida of recent date. Only the one brother, Jesse Bower remains.
In early life, Miss Ida professed faith in the Lord, and was a most ardent worker in the Aid and other actives of the Methodist church. Some 15 years ago she lost her vision, nevertheless she remained a great help to other members of her family who were also afflicted. During these years of darkness she was of most cheerful disposition and took a great interest in all her acquaintances.
The Star-Journal, Warrensburg, Missouri, Tuesday, 29 January 1935, page 5, column 2: (Note: This obituary is extremely faded and is difficult to read. I will do my best to transcribe it accurately.)
MISS IDA M. BOWER DIES IN HOLDEN
Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon
HOLDEN, Mo. - The funeral of Miss Ida Mae Bower, 74, who died Friday at the home where she and her brother, Jesse Bower, lived, was held Sunday afternoon at the home. The Rev. Dr. W. T. Farley, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the service. Miss M(?) Anderson and Mrs. Edgar Rogers sang "In the Garden" and Miss Anderson sang "No Night There." Burial was in the Holden Cemetery with the following pallbearers: E. E. Redford, C. E. Starkey, M(?) H(?), George ?, George L(?), Walter S(?).
Those who attended the funeral from out of town were: Henry ? and daughter, Rosedale, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. George Gilipatrick and James Gilipatrick, Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. George L(?), Boonville, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Oglas, Centerview, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Finley and Mrs. Emma Widenmann, Kansas City.
Miss Bower was born May 10, 1860 in Joliet, Ill. On April 5, 1965 the family moved to Holden and with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas City, she lived this number of years in the same location. The family home has been a favorite gathering place for their many friends. During the last ten months, three members of the family have died, the others being Clark, who lived near Boonville and died in March, Miss Ava on July 13 and Miss Ida of recent date. Only the one brother, Jesse Bower remains.
In early life, Miss Ida professed faith in the Lord, and was a most ardent worker in the Aid and other actives of the Methodist church. Some 15 years ago she lost her vision, nevertheless she remained a great help to other members of her family who were also afflicted. During these years of darkness she was of most cheerful disposition and took a great interest in all her acquaintances.
I, J. Wathen, manager of this memorial, am the 1st cousin, 4x removed of Ida. Her aunt, Isabelle (Mapps) Powell, is my 3rd great-grandmother.
The Star-Journal, Warrensburg, Missouri, Tuesday, 29 January 1935, page 5, column 2: (Note: This obituary is extremely faded and is difficult to read. I will do my best to transcribe it accurately.)
MISS IDA M. BOWER DIES IN HOLDEN
Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon
HOLDEN, Mo. - The funeral of Miss Ida Mae Bower, 74, who died Friday at the home where she and her brother, Jesse Bower, lived, was held Sunday afternoon at the home. The Rev. Dr. W. T. Farley, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the service. Miss M(?) Anderson and Mrs. Edgar Rogers sang "In the Garden" and Miss Anderson sang "No Night There." Burial was in the Holden Cemetery with the following pallbearers: E. E. Redford, C. E. Starkey, M(?) H(?), George ?, George L(?), Walter S(?).
Those who attended the funeral from out of town were: Henry ? and daughter, Rosedale, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. George Gilipatrick and James Gilipatrick, Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. George L(?), Boonville, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Oglas, Centerview, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Finley and Mrs. Emma Widenmann, Kansas City.
Miss Bower was born May 10, 1860 in Joliet, Ill. On April 5, 1965 the family moved to Holden and with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas City, she lived this number of years in the same location. The family home has been a favorite gathering place for their many friends. During the last ten months, three members of the family have died, the others being Clark, who lived near Boonville and died in March, Miss Ava on July 13 and Miss Ida of recent date. Only the one brother, Jesse Bower remains.
In early life, Miss Ida professed faith in the Lord, and was a most ardent worker in the Aid and other actives of the Methodist church. Some 15 years ago she lost her vision, nevertheless she remained a great help to other members of her family who were also afflicted. During these years of darkness she was of most cheerful disposition and took a great interest in all her acquaintances.
The Star-Journal, Warrensburg, Missouri, Tuesday, 29 January 1935, page 5, column 2: (Note: This obituary is extremely faded and is difficult to read. I will do my best to transcribe it accurately.)
MISS IDA M. BOWER DIES IN HOLDEN
Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon
HOLDEN, Mo. - The funeral of Miss Ida Mae Bower, 74, who died Friday at the home where she and her brother, Jesse Bower, lived, was held Sunday afternoon at the home. The Rev. Dr. W. T. Farley, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the service. Miss M(?) Anderson and Mrs. Edgar Rogers sang "In the Garden" and Miss Anderson sang "No Night There." Burial was in the Holden Cemetery with the following pallbearers: E. E. Redford, C. E. Starkey, M(?) H(?), George ?, George L(?), Walter S(?).
Those who attended the funeral from out of town were: Henry ? and daughter, Rosedale, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. George Gilipatrick and James Gilipatrick, Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. George L(?), Boonville, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Oglas, Centerview, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Finley and Mrs. Emma Widenmann, Kansas City.
Miss Bower was born May 10, 1860 in Joliet, Ill. On April 5, 1965 the family moved to Holden and with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas City, she lived this number of years in the same location. The family home has been a favorite gathering place for their many friends. During the last ten months, three members of the family have died, the others being Clark, who lived near Boonville and died in March, Miss Ava on July 13 and Miss Ida of recent date. Only the one brother, Jesse Bower remains.
In early life, Miss Ida professed faith in the Lord, and was a most ardent worker in the Aid and other actives of the Methodist church. Some 15 years ago she lost her vision, nevertheless she remained a great help to other members of her family who were also afflicted. During these years of darkness she was of most cheerful disposition and took a great interest in all her acquaintances.
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