This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NEFF, WINANS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/227 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 13, 1936, page 2 TWO PIONEERS REACH TRAILS END Margaret Adella Neff and William Ellsworth Neff, Reach End Of Earthly Trails Death striking twice within a period of five days in the same household lately removed two of Hood River's early pioneers. Margaret Adelia Neff, widow of the late Michael P. Neff, and daughter of Edgar W. and Elizabeth K. Winans, was born near Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 18, 1859, and died at her home at 239 State street in Hood River, Oct. 27, 1936. William Ellsworth Neff, widower of Elizabeth K. Neff, and brother-in-law of Mrs. Margaret A. Neff, was born in Pennsylvania, January, 1862, and died at the above residence, where he had been cared for in his declining days, on Nov. 1, 1936. Margaret Winans and her sister Elizabeth married the brothers Michael P. and William E. Neff, and bereavement has come to both households in recent years. Both were members of the Winans family, early Hood River pioneers, who emigrated from Illinois to Oregon in 1886 and, coming to Hood River, established residence here and took up timber holdings in the virgin area now known as the Dee Flat and Punch Bowl district. W.E. (Frank) Neff, as he was familiarly known to many friends for many years followed his trade of blacksmith and construction work. Later he engaged in farming in Hood River and near Hillsboro, and upon retiring spent the past several years in Hood River. Margaret Adelia Neff was deeply loved by all who knew her. Early embracing the Christian faith and joining the Methodist church, she lived throughout her life in an abiding faith of peace and reward in the hereafter. Hers was always a life of service and sacrifice for all in need. To only those who knew her best can the sense of deep, personal loss that her passing brings can be known or but partially measured. ------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 13, 1936, page 2 CARD OF THANKS To all kind friends whose expressions of sympathy and for many beautiful floral offerings on the occasion of the passing of our sister and aunt, Mrs. Margaret A. Neff and brother and uncle, William E. Neff, we extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation. The Winans Family. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about what's mentioned above, please post it as a reply to this message.