The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-09-05
OBITUARY
MRS. FRED

Sarah Jane Starner, wife OF Fred
Starner OF Frazer, passed away
on Monday, August 25th, aged II
years, l month, rs days. ;,
Chronic Intestinal nephritis was
the cause OF death.
Sarah Jane Williams was born
near Boscobel, Wis, June 80, 1859.
the eldest daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William Williams. She was
married to- Fred Starner in Craw-
ford county, Wisconsin, on Aug.
%, 1880.
To this union we're born seven
children: William s. Starner of
Potlatch, Idaho; Earl R. Starner
of Heyworth, Illiniis; Elvira May
Starner of Great Falls, Mont;
Emma Alena, who died in child
hood; Mary e. E1linger Of Fra
ger, Mont; Ethel 1. Starner of
Circle, Mont; and Sarah / Vangs-
ness Of Riverside. Mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Starner came to
Montana in April, 1917. They prov
ed up on a homestead at BONN.
McCone county. About seven years
ago they bought a home in Fra
ger and have resided there since.
During her residence in Wiscon-
sin Mrs. Starner was an active
member Of the Women's Relief
Corps, Rebecca and Royal Neigh
Dor lodges.
First knowledge Of falling health
became noticeable about ten
months ago, and the dread maia-
dy, which caused her death, gain
ed such foothold that she was
stricken to her bed during the
past eight months. She was a pa
tient at the Wolf Point hospital
during part of the time. Every
thing possible was done to check
the advance of disease, but to no
avail. In a spirit of resignation
she calmly awaited the end, ex-
hibiting remarkable patience and
fortitude through trying periods of
intense pain.
Neighbors and friends called to
see and cheer her daily. She was
yer supplied with beautiful flow
ers and everything was done for
her comfort-all of which was sim
cerely appreciated.
Mrs. Starner was of cheerful
disposition, with an eve absorb
ing regard for home, her family
and friends.
Plain, unassuming and sincere
in manner, a wonderful mother
and kind and considerate grand
mother.
Three days previous to her
death marked the fiftieth wedding
anniversary if Mr.. and Mrs. Star
ner. On account Of her critical
condition the Golden Wedding was
not celebrated, but a family re-
union was held on June 18th in
honor of her list birthday. Dur
ing the summer the children were
all at home except one son, Earl.
There remain to mourn her pas
sing, the aged husband, six chill
dren, three sisters, Mrs. Ann Has
ert of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas,
Mrs. Ada Murphy of Michigan,
town, Indiana, Mrs. Catherine
Welch of Lambert, Mont, one
brother, Chas. A. Williams OF
Gregory, Texas, eleven grandchiI-
dren and one great grandchild.
The Rev. o. R. A. Tollefson Of
Wolf Point, who visited her fire.
quently during her illness, upon
her request, administered Holy
Baptism on May 7th. This in the
presence of her husband and
daughter.
Burial service was held at Fra
ger Tuesday morning at nine
o'clock, Rev. o. R. A. Tollefson
of Wolf Point conducting the SER
vice.
The funeral party then proceed
ed to Lambert where another SER
vice was held at the Congrega-
tional church. Burial took place
at the Lambert cemetery. Accom-
panying the body to Lambert
were Mr.. Starner, Ethel Starner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Ellinger and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. L. B.
Vangsness and Berent, Mr.. N.
Hines and Mrs. E. SWick.