Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=181 Surname: Boston, David, Dickinson, Dunsworth, Dye, Frazee, Hardesty, Kimbrough, Long, Shelor, White, Yetter ------------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday January 7, 1942 Page 2 Column 1 LIFE LONG LOCAL WOMAN DIED ON NEW YEAR'S EYE Mrs. Charles W. Boston Succumbs After Long Illness Quietly and peacefully as she had lived, the spirit of Mrs. Chas. W. Boston took its flight to enter into Life Eternal with the Saviour whom she loved, and the dear ones who had gone on before. On the last day of the old year, Wednesday, December 31, 1941, as the sun was setting, she closed here eyes to open them in Paradise. Mary Rowena Yetter, daughter of William and Mary Long Yetter was born at the family home near Webster, Illinois, August 22, 1864. Her father was a soldier in the Civil War. She received her education in the rural school near her home. On June 26, 1884, she was married to Charles Walker Boston, a prosperous young farmer, and they went to housekeeping on the old Boston homestead five miles southeast of Carthage, where they spent the remainder of their lives. To this union seven children were born, Ava May, wife of Dave Kimbrough, passed away September 2, 1906. Charles Gaylord, Goldie, wife Olof Dickinson, Lula, wife of Don White and Ernest David all living near the old home and Fern, wife of Lester Frazee of Keokuk, Iowa. Myrna, the youngest child, passed away December 15, 1928. On August 22, 1934, Mr. and Mrs. Boston celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. This was a very happy occasion for a couple which had been very happy together for fifty years. On June 30, 1936, Mr. Boston passed away, and Mrs. Boston never recovered from her grief at this parting. The daughter Goldie, and family moved to the mothers home to care for her and have been her devoted companions. Besides her children and their families Mrs. Boston is survived by one sister, Kathryn, widow of Dan Dunsworth, and one brother, Eugene L. Yetter. A sister, Hortense, wife of Wm. Dye, and a sister, Susie, wife of Sylvester Boston, two brothers, William and David, preceded her in death; also an infant brother, Louis, and sister, Etta. Her parents entered the better world many years ago. The following grandchildren survive: Ruth Boston Hardesty of Chicago; Wayne Boston, of Carthage; Raymond White, of California; Leola White Shelor, of Plymouth; Glen Dickinson, in army service at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey; Robert Frazee, of Keokuk, Iowa; Marjorie Boston Dickinson, Norma and Geraldine Boston, Carthage. The great grandchildren are Jimmy David and Joyce Hardesty, Gary and Judith White, Wayne and Sharon Shelor, and Judith Marie Dickinson. For years Sunday school services were held at East Union schoolhouse, near the Boston home, and it was there that the family attended. Later during church service there, Mr. and Mrs. Boston were converted, and became members of the Carthage Baptist church, always living true to its teachings. Mrs. Boston was an unusual woman — a Christian woman in all that the word implies. Free from criticism of others, she lived her life in her own quiet, helpful way, an example to all about her. Little she realized what an influence her life had on so many people, her family, friends, and community. People felt that a visit with her brought out the best within them, and left a benediction upon their lives. Her home-life was ideal. Never a more devoted wife and mother. This affection was returned by all the children and the homecomings of them and their families were the mother's greatest joy. Mrs. Boston was a member of the Friday Country Club in her own community, and was always interested in everything for the betterment of the community. She was a faithful member of her church, a loyal friend, and is real neighbor. The following poem tells the story of her life: In Her Remembrance They say that she whom we have/ . loved is dead, But in our hearts she lives, and we, Who miss her kindly face and gentle/ . voice. May know her still in memory. The dearest spot on earth to her was/ . home; Her husband first, then children dear; Her household aids gave service will-/ . ingly And knew her word of praise sincere. Within her church she found a second/ . home, And in her one accustomed place Through long, long years she offered/ . up her prayers, With loved ones, on the throne of/ . grace. A woman of the type the psalmist/ . loved, Within her world she led the way With stateliness and gracious, gentle/ . pride. And when she spoke none said her/ . nay. And one who loved her knew her/ . kindly heart. That felt before 'twas told the need, With kindly pretense making it/ . appear Her pleasure in the loving deed. Then who shall say that she we loved/ . is dead? Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>