Mattie Evangeline, youngest daughter of Belle and Cal Lewis, was born June 12, 1897, on the family homestead of Burr Oak, Kansas and passed away at the Webster County Hospital, Red Cloud, Nebraska, November 4, 1980 at the age of 83.
She attended the Burr Oak schools, and on February 12, 1916 was united in marriage to Homer W. Grubbs. They established their home on a farm near Burr Oak. To this union was born one son, Homer Lewis. They spent over 50 years working together, enjoying this way of life since they were both fond of animals.
Mattie was a member of the Alpha Omega Club, an honorary member of the Excelsior Club and a life-long member of the United Methodist Church.
Mattie was a loving mother and devoted to her family. She loved visiting with Homer and getting noon meals for him. This past summer when her health was failing, these shared times were the highlights of her days. She also enjoyed the friends who came and those who telephoned her regularly for visits.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Homer who died June 29, 1967, her brothers Dan and Charley, her sister Grace, her brother-in-law Ralph Parsons, and some half brothers and sisters.
Surviving her are her son and his wife AnnaBelle, her sister Hazel Parsons of Louisville, KY, her brother-in-law Fred Myers of Lake Worth, Florida, her sister-in-law Ethel Grubbs of Santa Rose, California, her nieces Elleen Tegley, Mary Ann Yeager, Lindell Drake, Jeanne Shafer, and Audrey Kemmer; her nephews Lynn Louis and Lyle Morris, and their families; some cousins; and many friends.
Services were held at the Burr Oak Methodist Chruch Friday morning, November 7, with Rev. Ralph Jarboe officiating. Mrs. Don Diehl was The organist and Ardean Jeffery the soloist. Pall bearers were Reeve Hawkins, Bob Korb, Sr., Phil Cleveland, Lee Garman, Gale Burgess and Milford Ost. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery with Kramer Funeral Home, Mankato in charge.
Out of town relatives and friends attending the services were Mrs. Hazel Parsons and Mrs. Lindell Drake of Louisville, Ky; Mrs. Jeanne Shafer, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lewis, Boulder, Colorado; Debbie Brenner; Dan Lewis, Golden, Colorado; Mr and Mrs. Dan Halleman, Cheyenne, Wyo; Mrs. Eva McCormick, El Dorado; Mrs. Varden Davis, Sr., Mrs. Zelma Paul, Red Cloud, Neb; Lela Lamb and Esther Boyles, Mankato; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keifer and Margaret Keifer, Bostwick, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Lamb, Esbon; and Mrs. Larkie Wieler, Superior, Neb. --submitted by Jeanne Bedwell
She attended the Burr Oak schools, and on February 12, 1916 was united in marriage to Homer W. Grubbs. They established their home on a farm near Burr Oak. To this union was born one son, Homer Lewis. They spent over 50 years working together, enjoying this way of life since they were both fond of animals.
Mattie was a member of the Alpha Omega Club, an honorary member of the Excelsior Club and a life-long member of the United Methodist Church.
Mattie was a loving mother and devoted to her family. She loved visiting with Homer and getting noon meals for him. This past summer when her health was failing, these shared times were the highlights of her days. She also enjoyed the friends who came and those who telephoned her regularly for visits.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Homer who died June 29, 1967, her brothers Dan and Charley, her sister Grace, her brother-in-law Ralph Parsons, and some half brothers and sisters.
Surviving her are her son and his wife AnnaBelle, her sister Hazel Parsons of Louisville, KY, her brother-in-law Fred Myers of Lake Worth, Florida, her sister-in-law Ethel Grubbs of Santa Rose, California, her nieces Elleen Tegley, Mary Ann Yeager, Lindell Drake, Jeanne Shafer, and Audrey Kemmer; her nephews Lynn Louis and Lyle Morris, and their families; some cousins; and many friends.
Services were held at the Burr Oak Methodist Chruch Friday morning, November 7, with Rev. Ralph Jarboe officiating. Mrs. Don Diehl was The organist and Ardean Jeffery the soloist. Pall bearers were Reeve Hawkins, Bob Korb, Sr., Phil Cleveland, Lee Garman, Gale Burgess and Milford Ost. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery with Kramer Funeral Home, Mankato in charge.
Out of town relatives and friends attending the services were Mrs. Hazel Parsons and Mrs. Lindell Drake of Louisville, Ky; Mrs. Jeanne Shafer, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lewis, Boulder, Colorado; Debbie Brenner; Dan Lewis, Golden, Colorado; Mr and Mrs. Dan Halleman, Cheyenne, Wyo; Mrs. Eva McCormick, El Dorado; Mrs. Varden Davis, Sr., Mrs. Zelma Paul, Red Cloud, Neb; Lela Lamb and Esther Boyles, Mankato; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keifer and Margaret Keifer, Bostwick, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Lamb, Esbon; and Mrs. Larkie Wieler, Superior, Neb. --submitted by Jeanne Bedwell
Mattie Evangeline, youngest daughter of Belle and Cal Lewis, was born June 12, 1897, on the family homestead of Burr Oak, Kansas and passed away at the Webster County Hospital, Red Cloud, Nebraska, November 4, 1980 at the age of 83.
She attended the Burr Oak schools, and on February 12, 1916 was united in marriage to Homer W. Grubbs. They established their home on a farm near Burr Oak. To this union was born one son, Homer Lewis. They spent over 50 years working together, enjoying this way of life since they were both fond of animals.
Mattie was a member of the Alpha Omega Club, an honorary member of the Excelsior Club and a life-long member of the United Methodist Church.
Mattie was a loving mother and devoted to her family. She loved visiting with Homer and getting noon meals for him. This past summer when her health was failing, these shared times were the highlights of her days. She also enjoyed the friends who came and those who telephoned her regularly for visits.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Homer who died June 29, 1967, her brothers Dan and Charley, her sister Grace, her brother-in-law Ralph Parsons, and some half brothers and sisters.
Surviving her are her son and his wife AnnaBelle, her sister Hazel Parsons of Louisville, KY, her brother-in-law Fred Myers of Lake Worth, Florida, her sister-in-law Ethel Grubbs of Santa Rose, California, her nieces Elleen Tegley, Mary Ann Yeager, Lindell Drake, Jeanne Shafer, and Audrey Kemmer; her nephews Lynn Louis and Lyle Morris, and their families; some cousins; and many friends.
Services were held at the Burr Oak Methodist Chruch Friday morning, November 7, with Rev. Ralph Jarboe officiating. Mrs. Don Diehl was The organist and Ardean Jeffery the soloist. Pall bearers were Reeve Hawkins, Bob Korb, Sr., Phil Cleveland, Lee Garman, Gale Burgess and Milford Ost. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery with Kramer Funeral Home, Mankato in charge.
Out of town relatives and friends attending the services were Mrs. Hazel Parsons and Mrs. Lindell Drake of Louisville, Ky; Mrs. Jeanne Shafer, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lewis, Boulder, Colorado; Debbie Brenner; Dan Lewis, Golden, Colorado; Mr and Mrs. Dan Halleman, Cheyenne, Wyo; Mrs. Eva McCormick, El Dorado; Mrs. Varden Davis, Sr., Mrs. Zelma Paul, Red Cloud, Neb; Lela Lamb and Esther Boyles, Mankato; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keifer and Margaret Keifer, Bostwick, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Lamb, Esbon; and Mrs. Larkie Wieler, Superior, Neb. --submitted by Jeanne Bedwell
She attended the Burr Oak schools, and on February 12, 1916 was united in marriage to Homer W. Grubbs. They established their home on a farm near Burr Oak. To this union was born one son, Homer Lewis. They spent over 50 years working together, enjoying this way of life since they were both fond of animals.
Mattie was a member of the Alpha Omega Club, an honorary member of the Excelsior Club and a life-long member of the United Methodist Church.
Mattie was a loving mother and devoted to her family. She loved visiting with Homer and getting noon meals for him. This past summer when her health was failing, these shared times were the highlights of her days. She also enjoyed the friends who came and those who telephoned her regularly for visits.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Homer who died June 29, 1967, her brothers Dan and Charley, her sister Grace, her brother-in-law Ralph Parsons, and some half brothers and sisters.
Surviving her are her son and his wife AnnaBelle, her sister Hazel Parsons of Louisville, KY, her brother-in-law Fred Myers of Lake Worth, Florida, her sister-in-law Ethel Grubbs of Santa Rose, California, her nieces Elleen Tegley, Mary Ann Yeager, Lindell Drake, Jeanne Shafer, and Audrey Kemmer; her nephews Lynn Louis and Lyle Morris, and their families; some cousins; and many friends.
Services were held at the Burr Oak Methodist Chruch Friday morning, November 7, with Rev. Ralph Jarboe officiating. Mrs. Don Diehl was The organist and Ardean Jeffery the soloist. Pall bearers were Reeve Hawkins, Bob Korb, Sr., Phil Cleveland, Lee Garman, Gale Burgess and Milford Ost. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery with Kramer Funeral Home, Mankato in charge.
Out of town relatives and friends attending the services were Mrs. Hazel Parsons and Mrs. Lindell Drake of Louisville, Ky; Mrs. Jeanne Shafer, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lewis, Boulder, Colorado; Debbie Brenner; Dan Lewis, Golden, Colorado; Mr and Mrs. Dan Halleman, Cheyenne, Wyo; Mrs. Eva McCormick, El Dorado; Mrs. Varden Davis, Sr., Mrs. Zelma Paul, Red Cloud, Neb; Lela Lamb and Esther Boyles, Mankato; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keifer and Margaret Keifer, Bostwick, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Lamb, Esbon; and Mrs. Larkie Wieler, Superior, Neb. --submitted by Jeanne Bedwell
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