Obituaries

Sarah Agnes (Rose) Christie
DEATH OF MRS WM. CHRISTY Died at the Home of Her Son Charles in Denison Last Friday The deceased, Mrs William S Christy, (nee Agnes Rose) was born at Waymles, Canada, September 2nd, 1838, and died Friday, May 26th, 1922, at eh home of her son, Charles, in this city, being 83 years, 3 months and 24 days old at the time of her death. On January 1st, 1861, she was married to William S Christy. Seven children blessed this union they being Ella, Aurilla, Charles, Rolla, Edgar, Minnie and Ethel. Mr Christy and daughter Aurilla, preceded her to their eternal home. The other six children and a large number of grandchildren, also one brother and one sister survive to mourn the loss of the one they all loved. In 1872 Mr and Mrs Christy moved to Iowa, and located near Dunlap. In 1894 they moved to a farm near Denison, where they lived until moving to our city. Soon after they removed to Dunlap, and at a revival meeting held in a school house, Mrs Christy was converted, and from that time until her death she lived a consistent Christian life, winning the respect and confidence of all who knew her. She was a loyal and devoted wife and mother and although very feeble in body the last few years of her life, her mind was clear and active until the end and her cheerful resignation to the Lord's will brought sunshine into the home, and her loved ones and many others who were privileged to be with her will always feel the influence of her beautiful Christian life. Burial was made on Sunday last at Dunlap beside her husband. By her special request E A Stone conducted the exercises and spoke of the remarkable life of the deceased. She was a member of the Holiness band of Denison, a woman of fine powers of mind and deeply beloved.
Source: The Denison Bulletin and Herald Wednesday, May 31, 1922, Section 2, page 1, column 2

Hazel Vera (Christie) Nydahl
Mrs. Algot Nydahl, formerly Hazel Vera Christie, was born in Dunlap, Iowa on June 4, 1869 and departed this life at the General Hospital in Gordon, Nebraska, on the morning of March 12, 1947, having attained the age of 50 years, 9 months and 8 days. When a girl of 15, Miss Christie moved with her parents to Gordon, Nebraska, and while living here was united in marriage to Mr. Algot Mauritz Nydahl of Gordon on September 7, 1917. To this union eight children were born, two of these preceeded her in death. The Nydahl family made their home in the surrounding territory of Gordon. They moved into Gordon in 1936 where they have lived since that time. A little over two weeks ago, Mrs. Nydahl was taken to the hospital. An operation was performed, later complication made a second operation necessary and although everything was done that medical science can do, The Almighty ruled that she was not to remain here with her loved ones any longer. At the time of her passing Mrs. Nydahl was a member of the Lutheran Church in Gordon, having united with this Church in 1941 by Baptism, and Confirmation and being also an active member of the Ladies Aid Society. Her life was an industrious one and was never too busy to minister in times of sickness or distress. And while she has gone from the scenes of toil and conflicts in life, she will always be remembered by those who know her best. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband, Mr. Algot Nydahl, six children: Charles Algot Nydahl of California; Claude William Nydahl , Jack Dwyer Nydahl, Mrs. Helen Lucille Kling, Billy Morris Nydahl, and George Eldon Nydahl all of Gordon. Besides her aged father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Rolla W. Christie of Pine Lodge Park, California, she leaves five sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Grace Merritt of Escalon of California; Mrs. Helen Bieri of Angleton, Texas; Mrs. Ruth Van Rossum of Prescott, Arizona; Mrs. Morris Cook of Auburn, Washington; Mr. Guy Christie and Mr. Raymond Christie, both of Montrose, Colorado; and a number of nieces and nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church in Gordon on Saturday afternoon of March 15, 1947 at two o'clock in the afternoon, conducted by her pastor the Rev. H. M. Roth. The church was filled to overflowing with sympathizing friends and her remains were laid to rest in the family lot of the Gordon cemetary.
Source: Gordon Nebraska newspaper, unknown issue

Ella (Christie) Robbins
Ella Christie Robbins, 69 years of age, died at the home of her son near Dunlap Sunday morning. She had been in poor health for several years and became bedfast last June 20. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home and at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial was made in Pleasant Hill cemetary. Mrs. Robbins was born in South Gower, Ontario, Canada, Dec 31, 1862. When ten years of age she came, with her parents, to Iowa where they settled in Crawford County. Her entire life from that time was spent around Dunlap. On May 3, 1883, she was united in marriage to Wheeler Robbins at Dunlap. To this union were born two sons, True, who died at the age of six weeks, and Rolla R. Robbins. During her long residence here she made many friends who share the lament of her son and family. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of Dunlap. She was predeceased by her husband and child, and also one brother and sister. Those left to mourn her are her son Rolla of Dunlap; three brothers: Charles Christie of Denison, Rolla Christie of Montrose, Colorado; and two sisters: Mrs. Minnie Rose of Ashland, Montana; Mrs. Ethel Jackson of Santa Cruz, California; and six granchildren: Ethel, Coyla, Dorothy, Charlotte, Zona and Dayne Robbins, all of Dunlap.
Source: Dunlap Reporter, Thursday, November 19, 1931

Aurilla (Christie) Bassett
Aurilla Christie Bassett was born in Granville [sic] County, Canada Feb. 11, 1864, departed this life to the great unknown shore, Aug 11, 1896. When eight years old she came to Dunlap with her parents. On July 17, 1887 she was united in marriage to Lucius H. Bassett, of this city. For four months, they resided in Madison Co, Nebraska, after which they returned to Dunlap, settling on a farm near this place. Deceased was a patient sufferer for several years and a short time ago was taken to Coucil Bluffs to undergo a surgical operation with hopes of being restored to health. The operation was sucessfully performed but the patient gradually failed in strength until the final summons came. She leaves three brothers and three sisters and many friends to mourn her untimely death. Her parents, with one brother and one sister, reside near Denison. One sister and two brothers live near Dunlap. The funeral occurs today, Thursday at 11 a.m., Rev. Joseph Stephen officiating.
Source: Dunlap Reporter, Thursday Aug 20?, 1896

Lewis Grant Christie
Mr. Lewis G. Christie died at the home of his daughter in St. Paul, Dec. 4th, of pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks. He was born in Ontario, Nov 19th, 1832, was married to Miss Jane Bennett, Apr. 29th, 1856, and came to Farmington in 1881. Mrs. Christie died about ten years ago. He leaves four sons and three daughters, William and Mrs. F.W.Burton of Farmington, Edward of Casselton, N.D., Robert Bennett pf Faribault, Ernest O. of Los Angeles, Mrs. Thomas Baker of Minneapolis, and Mrs. A.R.Lockwood of St. Paul. The funerel was held from the Methodist Church in Farmington, Dec. 7th at half past one p.m., the Rev. J.L.Seager officiating.
Source: Hastings Gazette Jan 1, 1910

Jane Bennett Christie
Mrs. Lewis Christie died at her home in this place on Tuesday afternoon last after an illness extending over a period of two years, with liver and kidney trouble. During that time, she was a great sufferer. Mrs. Christie, whose maiden name was Jane Bennett, was born in County Mayo, Ireland, about seventy years ago. She came to America when about ten years of age with her parents, who settled in Ontario, Canada, and her childhood days were spent there. On the 9th of April, 1856, she was married to Lewis Christie, and they resided in Canada until 1877, when Mr. Christie came to Farmington, being followed a year later by Mrs. Christie and the children. They since resided here, and their family of nine children grew to manhood and womanhood here. Mrs. Christie is survived by her husband and five sons and four daughters, viz: William of Farmington; Rovert of Greenvale, Minn.; John of Montana; Lewis Edmund (sic) of Farmington; Ernest O. of Idaho; Mrs. Forest W. Burton of Farmington; Mrs. Harvey Empey of Waterford; Mrs. Arthur Lockwood of Faribault; and Miss Annie Christie of Farmington. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother, and was highly respected throughout the community. Until her last illness, she was ever-helpful in time of sickness and distress, and many friends will mourn her death, and extend to the afflicted husband and children their deepest sympathy. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon at one o'clock, and were conducted by the Rev. James Rodgers. Interment in Corinthian Cemetary.
Source: Dakota County Tribune, Friday Mar 16, 1900

Edward Lewis Christie
One month after attending the funeral of his brother, William Christie at Farmington, Edward L. Christie, age 69, was found dead in bed Monday morning at his home in Castleton, ND, death being caused by a heart attack. Mrs. F. W. Burton, of Farmington, a sister, received the message here. Edward Christie was born in Montreal, Canada and lived in Dakota county about 25 years ago. He was a railroad man and had just retired and received his first pension check He felt unusually well when he was in Farmington last month, although he had suffered several hear attacks. He is survived by his widow and daughter Margaret, a student in Minneapolis; also one brother, Ernest of Los Angeles, Calif., 3 sisters, Mrs. F.W. Burton of Farmington, Mrs. Arthur Lockwood and Mrs. Thomas Baker of Minneapolis. The funeral services were held Thursday. Mrs. Thomas Baker was in attendance at the funeral.
Source: Dakota County Tribune, 14, Feb, 1936

William Bennett Christie
William B. Christie, whose death was chronicled in the Tribune last week, was born at Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, Feb 14, 1857. About 1880 he came with his parents Mr. and Mrs Louis (sic) Christie and family, to Farmington where he resided until his death. He farmed for a number of years and later conducted the work on a farm ow owned by Nedham & Wescott. This he followed for two years, when he began working in the railroad yards, which he followed until the service was discontinued. He worked in the creamery for a number of years when he was compelled to quit on account of his health. Of recent years, or since the paved road was put through, his job was to turn on and off the lights at the corner by the creamery, the errand whcih he was on the morning he was hit by a truck and killed. Mrs. Christie was a member of the Episcopal church, but attended Presbyterian services. He was united in marriage with Josephine McKelvey in May, 1883, and to this union seven children were born: Nathan of Houston, TX; August and Roy of Minneapolis; Ralph and Bub of Farmington; Robert, Overton and Mary preceded him in death. Besides these, he leaves to mourn his death, his widow and eight grandchildren, besides two brothers and three sisters: Ernest of San Francisco, CA; Cal (sic) and Ed of Fargo, N.D.; Mrs F. W. Burton of Farmington; Mrs. Arthur Lockwood and Mrs. Thomas Baker of Minneapolis. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. DeBeer conducting the services. The pallbearers were: Ernest Schmidtke, Jess Hall, Wm. Cowell, Charley Akin, Fred Warweg and Emil Kuchera. Those present at the funeral from a distance were: Ed Christie, Castleton, ND; Harold Lockwood of St. Paul; Mrs. Anna Baker and Willliam Christian of Minneapolis; Earl Christie and family of Fargo, ND.
Source: Dakota County Tribune, Jan 19, 1936

Robert Bennett Christie
Robert Bennett Christie was born in Ontario, Canada, April 11, 1871 and died on Oct 25, 1930 at the age of 59 years at Faribault. When a small boy he came with his parents to Farmington where the family settled on a farm. He was educated in the public schools of Farmington after which he farmed in the Caste Rock vicinity. He was married to Etta May Lace of Castle Rock to which union three children were born. In the fall of 1906, Mr. Christie and family moved to Faribault whre he entered the employ of the State School and Colony and dairymen. After capably filling this post for one year, he was promoted to foreman and overseer of the farm and its departments. Upon resigning the position after nine years, he joined the sales staff of the Brand Nursery. For eight years Mr. Christie was custodian of the Famers and Merchants Bank. On March 1 of this year, he opened a residential grocery and operated this establishment until the time of his death which occured Oct. 25th, at his home in Faribault, after a brief illness of five days. Mr. Christie was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Masons, and the Knights Templar. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Christie is survived by his wife, 3 sons, 3 brothers: William of Farmington, Edward of Fargo, ND, Ernest of Los Angeles, and three sisters: Mrs. T. E. Baker of Minneapolis; Mrs. Arthur Lockwood of St. Paul; and Mrs Forest Burton of Farmingham. Funeral services were held last Tuesday afternoon from the First Methodist church. Burial was made in Maple Lawn cememtary. His good nature won for him a host of friends in Farmington and the other vicinities in which he lived.
Source: Dakota County Tribune, Nov 14, 1939

Overton Christie
Overton Christie, whose serious illness was mentioned in the Tribune last week, died Sunday evening of pneumonia, age 20 years, 4 months and 17 days. The deceased was born in Farmington and lived here all his life. He was an industrious young man of good habits and had many friends. He leaves to mourn his death a father and mother, one sister and five brothers. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. J.A. Johnston, interment taking place at Corinthian cemetary.
Source: Dakota County Tribune, Apr 3, 1914

John Christie
John Christie, whose illness at Helena, Montana, we noted in last week's paper, died on Thursday, before the arrival of his sister, Miss Annie Christie, who was on the way. The funeral was held on Monday, the remains being buried at Helena. John Christie was the son of Louis (sic) Christie of this place and was 41 years old, being born in Canada. He left this place about twenty years ago.
Source: Dakota County Tribune, 18 Mar 1902

Rolla William Christie
Rolla W. Christie, 99, of 211 Wood Avenue, Sumner, died Wednesday in a Puyallup nursing home. He was born in Canada and had lived in Sumner eight years. Mr. Christie was a retired farmer and was a member of the Sumner Methodist Church. He and his wife, Katie, celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary last Feb 2. Survivors besides his wife include two sons, Guy and Raymond, both of Montrose, Colo.; five daughters, Mrs. Grace Merritt, of Galt, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Van Rossum, of Salinas, Calif., Mrs. Helen Bieri, of Angleton, Texas, Mrs. Muril Baker, of Seaside, Calif., and Mrs. Margaret Cook, of Sumner; 26 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. Services will be announced by Powers Funeral Home, Sumner.
Source: Either Sumner or Tacoma newspaper, unknown date

Phoebe (Forrester) Rose Obituary
Found by the editor [of the Rose Papers] in the CHRISTIAN GUARDIAN, 10 July 1861, page 109, c.1.
Mrs. Phoebe Rose "The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance". Their savor is sweet - their life is holy and their death is happy. On the 10th day of June, 1861, died a mother of Israel - a saint of the Lord, - a pre eminently good woman Mrs. Phoebe ROSE widow of the late Alexander ROSE, Esq. a man whose early history as well as subsequent life was very eventful. He was a U.E. Loyalist, who fought and died in defence of British supremacy. Fifty-five years ago the subject of this notice was led to see her sinfulness before God, sought and found redemption through the blood of Christ even the forgiveness of sins. Of the particulars of her conversion wer are not informed. Having, however, become spiritually a partaker of the grace of Christ, she adorned the Gospel of Christ in all things, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost. Many years ago she heard the Rev. Ezra Wesley preach on the subject of Christian holiness. She saw at once that it was her privilege to experience the fullness of saving grace even the virtue of that blood which cleanseth from all sin. Good [sic] took full possession of her heart and she rejoiced with joy unspeakable, and full of glory. From that hour to the end she practicably exhibited the beauties of holiness. From day to day Jesus saved her from all sin, and her joy was to do the will of her heavenly father. There were some features in her character worthy of note. Her faith in God was unwavering. With the Apostle Paul she could say "The life t hat I live by the faith of the Son of God who loved me, and gave himself for me." Her attachment to the worship and services of God was strong. Love feasts, Class meetings, prayer meetings were to her presence means of grace. She loved the habitation of God's house and the place where his honor dwelleth. Her Christian confidence was unshaken and constant hence her path was that of the just, which shineth brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. Having settled in the Township of Williamsburgh, when it was comparatively a wilderness, she was numbered among the first members of the Wesleyan church in that section of the country, and her house was a home for the weary inerrant. Her kindness and hospitality will be remembered by many of the senior members of Conference. The God who had been the guide of her life took special charge of her in death. When worshipping in the house of the Lord, the Master called. Being removed to the house of a friend, she sank rapidly, and in a few short hours - "Found the [illegible] we toil to find, Landed in the arms of God." "The voyage of life's at an end, the mortal difficulty is gone. The age that in heaven she'll spend For ever and ever shall last." She has left behind her a large connexion - her own children, fifty-seven grand children and a number of the third generation. The event of her death was suitably improved to a large congregation in the Wesleyan Church, Morrisburg, by a sermon from our esteemed brother, the Rev. J.B. Armstrong, of Lunn. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of [illegible]." Morrisburg, June 17, 1861.

Mrs Mary McDonald (Rose) Collver
Mrs. Mary Rose Collver was born near Ottowa, Canada December 3rd, 1849. Here she grew up to young womanhood. When about twenty years old, she came with her parents to Iowa and for a couple of years, she lived at Woodbine. After that she came to Dunlap and has lived here until a few years ago, when she went to make her home with her daughter in Illinois. She was married at Dunlap to G.W. Collver in December 1876. She was the mother of three children. The two boys died in childhood, her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Kettenring of Glen Ellyn, Ill. being her only surviving child. Her husband preceded her 9 years ago last march. Mrs. Collver was a good christian woman, active in the work of the church practically all her life. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in Dunlap in the early days of its history. She was a member of the Ladies Aid and two missionary societies. In recent years, she had her church membership changed to the Glen Ellyn M.E. Church. She has been ill for some time, being bedfast for the last 11 weeks and for the last 6 weeks was cared for in the hospital. She passed away October 7, 1925 at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 4 days. She has entered her father's home, the storms of life have all pased o'er her and she is safe. You say, she is gone. No. Just away. "I cannot say and I will not say, that she is dead. She is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of her hand. She has entered another land." The funeral services were held at the M.E.Church last Saturday and the remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill Cemetary.
The Dunlap Reporter, Thursday Oct 15, 1925

Mrs. Aurilla (Rosseter) Rose
Died, in Dunlap Sunday Jan 13, Mrs. Aurilla Rose, aged 78 years, 3 months and 27 days. Mrs. Rose was born in Wayne Co, NY. She was married in 1836 to Charles Rose and they removed to Canada where they lived until 1871 when they came to Iowa. Eleven children were born to them, seven of whom are still living. Since the death of her husband which occured in 1886, Mrs. Rose has lived with her daughter Mrs. G. W. Collver. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the M.E.Church and were largely attended by sympathizing friends. Rev. Jeffrey spoke very ably from the text "I am the ressurection and the life", closing his remarks with a touching tribute to the peaceful life just ended. Dear Mother, and thou were just dear, We will not weep for thee, One thought willcheck the starting tear, It is, that thou art free.
Card of Thanks    To our friends and neighbors who so kindly adminstered to our need during the illness and dark hour of death in our home, we sincerely return our heartfelt thanks. signed Mrs. G.W.Collver and family.
The Dunlap Reporter, Jan 17, 1896
Rolla Rose and wife of Boone and Mr. and Mrs. Will Christie of Denison attended the funeral of Grandma Rose Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Christie of Cleveland O. are making a short visit with the latter's sister, Mrs. G.W. Collver. They were called here on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. A. Rose.

Mrs. Fannie (Dunham) Sowder
Clovis, Fresno Co. Dec. 8, 1951
Funeral Services are being arranged by the Boice Chapel for Mrs. Fannie Sowder, 59, who died yesterday after a long illness. She was a native of Iowa and lived in Clovis two years. Surviving are three sons, Harry, Calvin, and Gene Sowder; five daughters, Mrs. Norma Manley of Michigan, Mrs. Rhodie Stratman of Lancaster, Mrs. Joyce McClain of Oklahoma and Mrs. Phyllis Wilson of Avenal; two brothers, Tracy Dunham of Porterville and John Dunham of Oroville; and six sisters, including Mrs. Jennie Kercher of Hanford and Mrs. Gussie Hulce of Clovis.
The Fresno Bee, Dec 8, 1951