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Jeanette Douglas Nary

Birth
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
3 Aug 1937 (aged 83)
Park Rapids, Hubbard County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
Park Rapids, Hubbard County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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Daughter of James & Charlotte Douglas, born 12/22/1853 Madison, Wisconsin. Married Thomas Jefferson Nary in 1882. They lived in Wisconsin, Brainerd, Mn and Walker, MN. Mr nary worked for Pillsbury Lumber Co. They came to Park Rapids in 1900. They lived in a spacious home on Fish Hook River, a show place in town.

Jeanette Nary took a prominent part in social activities, activities of the church and its auxiliaries. For years she was a member of the library board. She was a lady of grace and refinement; a kindly charitable person whose many acdts of gracious thoughtfulness gained her a large circle of friends. She had been deprived of her eyesight for many years, but looked on the bright side of life in spite of the handicap. Her son Tom, who idolized his mother, was her constant companion, caring for her and helped to make up for the loss of her sight by his devotion and care.

She was survived by her son Tom, brother Charles who had made his home for years with his sister, and brother Leonard Douglas of Nay-Tay-Waush, MN. A daughter Jeanette died many years ago. Mr Nary died in 1921.

At age 80 she died suddenly of a heart attack. Services conducted by the Episcopal rector.
Daughter of James & Charlotte Douglas, born 12/22/1853 Madison, Wisconsin. Married Thomas Jefferson Nary in 1882. They lived in Wisconsin, Brainerd, Mn and Walker, MN. Mr nary worked for Pillsbury Lumber Co. They came to Park Rapids in 1900. They lived in a spacious home on Fish Hook River, a show place in town.

Jeanette Nary took a prominent part in social activities, activities of the church and its auxiliaries. For years she was a member of the library board. She was a lady of grace and refinement; a kindly charitable person whose many acdts of gracious thoughtfulness gained her a large circle of friends. She had been deprived of her eyesight for many years, but looked on the bright side of life in spite of the handicap. Her son Tom, who idolized his mother, was her constant companion, caring for her and helped to make up for the loss of her sight by his devotion and care.

She was survived by her son Tom, brother Charles who had made his home for years with his sister, and brother Leonard Douglas of Nay-Tay-Waush, MN. A daughter Jeanette died many years ago. Mr Nary died in 1921.

At age 80 she died suddenly of a heart attack. Services conducted by the Episcopal rector.


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