Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-03-26
Gone to Her Reward

Hester Hopkins Dawson was born in
Canada Sept 3, 1929 and departed this
life in peace at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs ID. G. Abrams at Iowa City, Iowa,
March 10, 1914 at the ripe age of "a
years, . months and rs days. On Nov.
%, 1924 she was united in marriage with
John Dawson to which union were born
seven children. Frank Dawson, Viola
Twp, Mrs. Hannah Lacey, Mrs. Fan
ME Killenger, Audubon; Mrs. Mary Bill
harz, Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs Isabel
Abrams, Iowa City, Iowa; Mrs Jennie
Walburn (wife of Rev. A. A. Walburn)
of Hamburg, Iowa, and Maude Dawson
who preceded the mother to the Spirit
world some years ago. On June 2, 1908
she was bereft of her husband, who had
been afflicted for seven years, during
these years of sickness she was his con-
slant attendant, tenderly caring for the
father and husband with whom she
journeyed down life's golden years.
When quite young she united with the
Christian church and remained devoted
member of the same until her death.
Mrs. Dawson, with her family came
to jackson county in an early day when
the country was new. They braved
many hardships and were among the
early pioneer settlers in that county.
About 35 years ago she came to Audu-
bon county where she has lived mostly
ever since. Too much cannot be said
concerning the beautiful character of
Grandma Dawson. She was patient,
kind, meek ana humble, and one of the
best of neighbors When there was
sickness she was always ready to lend a
helping hand When there was sorrow
she wept with those who wept and re.
joiced with those who were happy.
Eighty four years of devotion and self
sacrifice have at last gone to their
browning. One thing in this world has
eternity stamped upon il; and that ia
character, which is built on the Rock
of Ages The leaves fall during a
Thousand Autumns, the Tree lives, the
Author writes his books, the books pass
into oblivion, the Author lives. This Ar
tist points his Masterpiece, time de-
faces the canvas, the Artist lives. The
Architect builds his temple, it crumbles
into dust. the Architect lives. The tenn
Pile wherein dwells the soul is taken
down, but the soul lives in the summer
land of everlasting joys Fare we'll thou
dearest, humblest, trustworthy soul
Rest until the morning light shall
break thy slumber.
Besides the children who are left to
mourn are thirteen grand children and
seven great grand children, besides otner
relatives and friends who regret the
passing of a most excellent mother, a
devoted companion and an esteemed
friend who lived to make the world
better
In Lies weary Conflicts, there's fainting
and care,
Each year the gray deepens shade in my
hair
But 10 the Blest book where my name is en-.
read Of land where wen never grow
old.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Lacey Friday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by
Rev j. III. Freeeline. assisted by ESev. A.
A. Walhurn and Il. B. Cousins In
torment was made in Maple Grove GEM
etery. Al large number of friends and
acquaintance paid their last respects
to the departed, and the floral offerings
were profuse.
Those from a distance who were pre-
sent at the funeral were:-M Mr. ID. c.
Abrams and son Paul of Iowa City,
Rev. and Mrs. Walburn of Hamburg
and Thomas Dawson of Center Junction.