Manchester Democrat., 1911-01-18
! fact much rgretted by his ma

a fact much regretted by his many
friends.
Mrs. George Walker spent the lat
ter part of the week at her sisters
home in Dyersville, where her broth
er Willard Boomer of Greeley, Colo
rado, was also guest,
DR.. Guthrie of Dubuque was called
here on Friday in consultation with
DR. Wilson on the case of D. w.
Smith.
Miss Agnes Nobel has returned
home from Dyersville, where she has
been employed for several weeks.
Mrs. Melinda Lyons Boomer died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George Walker, at five o'clock on
Monday afternoon, January 8, 1911.
aged SO years, 8 months and days.
Death resulted from a paralytic stroke
which was sustained during the morn
ing. Her condition was considered
serious from the beginning and at the
close of the day she quietly and
peacefully entered into the eternal
rest, without having regained con-
seriousness In June 1905 the deceas-
ed suffered a first stroke of paralysis
which enfeebled her, depriving her OF
the use of; her limb. Since that time
she had been unable to walk, unas-
sisted. Yet she was ever patient
and uncomMaining, with a CHEEKY
word for her friends at all tipes. Her
maiden name was Melinda Lyons and
she was born in worthwhile, jefferson
county, New York, April 5, 1927. Her
marriage to Marvin Boomer occurred
| in her native town in August 1S46.
That same year they came to Iowa
locating at Dyrsville which was her
home until six years ago, when sne
tame to this city to spend her decan-
ling years with her daughter Mrs
| George Walker. She was the moth
er of three children who remain TO
cherish the memory of truly devot
ed mother, Willard Boomer of Gree
ley, Colorado, Mrs. George Walker OF
this city and Mrs. John Bucknam o.
Dyersville. She also leaves three
aged sisters, Mrs. Jane Poole Of Ad-
ans. N. Y, MRS. Charlotte Mccarthy
of Oswego, N. Y, and Mrs. Phoebe
Roat, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, also
: seven grandchildren and oneN grea'
grandchild. Mr.. Boomer preceded
his wife in death September 1, 1888.
The funeral services were held from
the Walker House Wednesday after
noon at 2:3O o'clock and We're at
! tended by many sympathizing friends
and neighbors, who had known an6
4 loved Mrs. Boomer Rev. Westrer
officiating, speaking from the text
\ Blessed are the dead which die in
the Lord" etc. and paid a fitting tri
butte to the life and character of the
deceased. Interment was made al
Oak Hill cemetery. The pail bearers
We're: Messrs. IA. w. Rea, Cyrus
Craig, w. S. Page, Ira O'Neal, David
Moreland and II. A. GrlmS. Ihe rela
tives from elsewhere in attendance
were Willard Boomer of Greeley, Col
orado, George Mccarthy of Freeport
Illinois, Mrs Edward Cooper of Park
ersburg, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Bucknam
: son Herbert and daughter, Miss Alb
bic of Dyersville. Thus one by one
the pioneer residents are passing ouf
{ beyond the reach of. time, leaving be
hind fond recollections and tendel
memories. Thus, long and usefu
Christian life has come to a peace
: full close and is receiving the reward
of the faithful. Peace to her mem
ory The family and friends desire
to extend their thanks to all kind
1 neighbors and friends for their assist
!. ance and sympathy during the illness
and death of their beloved.