Death of Mrs. Harriet (Dick) Myers ~ born Brush Valley, Maryland
The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, February 22, 1906
MRS. HARRIET MYERS, one of Lucas County's pioneer residents, passed away at her home in Benton Township on Saturday, February 17, 1906, at the advanced age of almost 86 years. For the past year she had been in failiing health but was able to be about until a few days before her demise. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Chas. Pickford of Russell were held at her late home on Monday at 11 o'clock after which interment took place in the Salem Cemetery.
Deceased was born in Brush Valley, Maryland, on March 16, 1820. In 1842 she was married to JACOB MYERS who died in 1883. She had been a resident of this county for 41 years, the family coming here in 1865. In early life she united with the M.E. Church and has since lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind neighbor and true friend. She has ever been ready to assist others and her life was full of good deeds. During her later years her eyesight failed and her hearing became impaired but she bore these infirmities with fortitude. Her life was worthy of emulation and she leaves behind her a memory that will be cherished by all who knew her.
She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are living. They are DANIEL MYERS and MRS. CLARK GOOKIN of Benton Township, MRS. PHOEBE GOOKIN of Chariton, MRS. CATHARINE PARSONS of near Chariton, MRS. ELIZABETH SIMPSON and MRS. ANNA ANGLE of Montana, MRS. ADDA SCOVILLE of Idaho. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. To all who mourn, the sympathy of the entire community is extended.
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