The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-20
TROY NEWS
nfrs. R. E. Clay

Mrs. R. f. Clay
Eliza A. Hegarty was born in
Watford Ontario, Candada on May
%. 1873. She married J. P. Bart
lett in Dolan, S. D., October 3,
1893. 1895 brought the new fam
lily to the newly opened up territory
of Montana. They located in Troy
where their only child, William
Earle was born. Mr.. Bartlett pas
sed away July 6, 1924.
Eliza Bartlett and Rufus E. Clay
were married on November %, 1924.
Each being a pioneer of the town
they continued their residence here
where they were well and favor
ably known by all the townspeople
Mrs. Clay passed away on June II,
1916 at st. Johns Lutheran Hos
pital in Libby.
There are left to cherish her
memory her husband and grand
daughter Patricia Ann at the home,
her son and daughter-in-law, Earl
and Jeanne of Portland, Ore; two
brothers, James and William Heg-
arty of Raymond, S. D.; and two
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sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson of
Ingersoll Ont, and Mrs Ellen
Metzof of Ashton, Ida, besides many
other relatives and a host of friends.
Her grandson Richard Bartlett who
was with the 330th Bomber Group
was killed in action on November
10, 1943
Mrs. Clay, a true pioneer, knew
the deep JOY and satisfaction of
neighborly service and kindness
that, ever present in this friendly
community, was even more notice
able in those early days. In time
of sickness and other need people
were compelled to depend upon
each other for there was no mod
ern means of travel. This neighbor-
illness was one of Mrs. CIay's many
fine characteristics and to many
Troy will not seem the same with
out her.
When it was evident that modern
science could not restore her fail
ing health, Mrs. Clay accepted the
fact with Christian grace. Her I'M
faltering trust sustained her through
these hours as it had done in times
of deepest grief.
A deep devotion to her home and
family characterized this woman of
keen business acumen, deep loyalty
and sunny disposition She was a
valued member of the Methodist
church and was one of those Whose
efforts gave Troy the present sane |
tuary. She was a member of the
Woman's Society of Christian Ser
vice as we'll as Of the Order of the
Eastern Star; a charter member both !
of the Troy Woman's Club and the
Pioneer Club.
Once again with outstretched !
arms the Master whom she served |
so deYoutly while on earth has |
swung the gates inward to admit !
his handmaiden. Well done thou
good and faithful servant enter thou
into the joy of thy lord
Her funeral was conducted by
her beloved pastor, Rev. E. Roy
Fort, from the Methodist Church on |
June II. Many friends gathered |
to pay tribute to the one who had |
gone. There were many beautiful +,
floral tributes Music was furnish
ed by Mrs. Roy Names, Mrs. Roger |
Kensler and Miss Anita Sagen The
pail bearers, neighbors and friends |
of long standing were: Messrs D. F.
Fewkes, Harry Anderson, Jack Haa-
land, Lee Kensler, Harry Ford and |
Robert Russell
Interment was in the Troy ceme-
terry
Relatives of Mr.. Clay who attend
ed the funeral from out of town
were: Mr.. R. H. Clay, Mr. and Mrs.
Loren Meachen, all of Spokane and |
Mrs Jack Shaner of ST Maries,
Ida. Mrs Metz, Mrs Clay's sister,
was present as was Mrs. Ralph Akin
from Garfield.