The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-10-22
BEAUTIFUL SOUL
PASSESAWAY.
Miss Rose ellen Barrett, Daughter d
NJ. J. c. Barrett, Dies at Her
.s> Hone in California.
FORMER RESIDENT OF. 0EN,soh
A Sister, Mrs. Patrick Oean,r Lives
Near vaii-Many Old Oenison.
Friends Mourn Her Death.

The Review is in receipt Of a letter
and clipping. telling of the death OF
Miss Rose Barrett, daughter of Mr.
J. c.. Barrett. Of Los Angeles, who died
at her home on Oct S, 1913. Many
residents of Denison, and particularly
those of the Catholic parish, we'll re-
member. Miss Barrett. For years she
made her home here in Denison, where
her parents lived on West Broadway,
opposite the court house square. Rose
Ellen Barrett was born at Boone May
%. 1867. Some six months later the
family removed to DenisOn and resid
ed here until 1892. when they re-
moved to Los Angeles. A sister, Mrs.
Patrick Dean, still resides near Vail
Aside from this sister there remains
Sister 'Marcelle, OF Los Angeles, two
brothers. J. 3. and Jacob F., also of
Los Angeles, and the father, who is
now So years of age. and who will in
deed miss the deceased, as of late
years she was his constant compan-
ion. =;
The I'idings. published at Los An
geles, gives most excellent account
of the death, as follows:
1There died at Santa Monica, CAL,
Oct. S. 1913, Rose Ellen Barrett, be-
loved daughter of Mr.. J. C. Barrett, Of
25O1 s. Grand avenue, Los Angeles. j.
"she was born at Bopne, Iowa, May
28, 18R. Though she had been in del
icate health nearly all her life, she
was Of an angelic disposition, gaining
the love and affection of all who knew
her, and especially the members Of
her own family. AS she grew up she
manifested the keenest interest in her
fathers affairs, and after he retired
from business she acted as his secre-
tary and conducted all his CORE
spondenee.
"The family residence was in this
city. hos: Angeles, but they had a cot,
tage at Santa Monica where they U.s.
ualiy spent the heated term.
ut Was her greatest delight to be
in hee' fathers company, especially
since the death of her dear mother, tc1,
years ago. She had been growing
weake" :sar some time, but after NOV
ing to.Saiita Monica for the usual sum-
mer outing. she took a turn for the
better, and towards the last improved
so much that: her medical attendant
had great hopes of her ultimate re.
covery with prospect of many happy
years before her. Her constant
thought seemed to be of her father and
of his comfort and happiness. He had
rea ched the patriarchal age Of 81
years when he needed all loving
daughters care and attention. Need
less to say, he is heartbroken ovel
the loss. of his favorite child, for he
had not the slightest doubt that she
would be spared to him until he closed
his eyes iii his last long sleep. She
was, however always prepared fol
death and few days before the end
came, as matter OF precaution, she
received THE last sacraments from
Father Rene. of Santa Monica, not
that there was any fear Of her imme
date passing away, for there was
scarcely "a thought; of this. But Gods
ways are not mans ways and the end
came unexpectedly and quietly as
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sinking into a peace
full and" refreshing slumber.
""The funeral obsequies were held
from st. Vincent's church, Los Angel.
es. where q Solemn requiem high mass
was celebrated Tuesday at 9 o'clock.
with her: pastor, Very Rev. Joseph 5.
Glass. c. M. D. d., as celebrant, who
also preached the eulogy. The fun
eral was very largely attended and the
display Of beautiful flowers was some
evidence Of the love, felt for her and
of the esteem in which the entire fam
lily is held.
"The interment was in the family
plot; IN Calvary cemetery. May her
soul aud the souls of all the faithful
departed through the mercy of God
rest in peace-Amen."