Edith Adelia Potter, the dau. of Benjamin and Lovina (Briggs) Ward, was born June 30, 1877, at Burr Oak, Iowa. She passed away in Ida Grove April 26, 1968, at the age of 90 years, 9 months, 26 days.
She married Philip O. Potter on Aug. 29, 1893, who preceded her in death. For more than 62 years they maintained their home, and raised their family.
Mrs. Potter is survived by 5 children, Donna Potter Snell of Ida Grove; Rex E. Potter of Patterson, N.J.; Ethel Potter Forney of St. Petersburg, Fl.; Herbert G. Potter of Anoka, Mn.; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mr. Steve Pierce, of Decorah, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter came to Ida County in 1898 and lived in the county for the remainder of their lives. At first, they farmed, then operated a hardware store in Arthur, Iowa, and for 21 years a grocery store in Ida Grove.
She married Philip O. Potter on Aug. 29, 1893, who preceded her in death. For more than 62 years they maintained their home, and raised their family.
Mrs. Potter is survived by 5 children, Donna Potter Snell of Ida Grove; Rex E. Potter of Patterson, N.J.; Ethel Potter Forney of St. Petersburg, Fl.; Herbert G. Potter of Anoka, Mn.; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mr. Steve Pierce, of Decorah, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter came to Ida County in 1898 and lived in the county for the remainder of their lives. At first, they farmed, then operated a hardware store in Arthur, Iowa, and for 21 years a grocery store in Ida Grove.
Edith Adelia Potter, the dau. of Benjamin and Lovina (Briggs) Ward, was born June 30, 1877, at Burr Oak, Iowa. She passed away in Ida Grove April 26, 1968, at the age of 90 years, 9 months, 26 days.
She married Philip O. Potter on Aug. 29, 1893, who preceded her in death. For more than 62 years they maintained their home, and raised their family.
Mrs. Potter is survived by 5 children, Donna Potter Snell of Ida Grove; Rex E. Potter of Patterson, N.J.; Ethel Potter Forney of St. Petersburg, Fl.; Herbert G. Potter of Anoka, Mn.; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mr. Steve Pierce, of Decorah, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter came to Ida County in 1898 and lived in the county for the remainder of their lives. At first, they farmed, then operated a hardware store in Arthur, Iowa, and for 21 years a grocery store in Ida Grove.
She married Philip O. Potter on Aug. 29, 1893, who preceded her in death. For more than 62 years they maintained their home, and raised their family.
Mrs. Potter is survived by 5 children, Donna Potter Snell of Ida Grove; Rex E. Potter of Patterson, N.J.; Ethel Potter Forney of St. Petersburg, Fl.; Herbert G. Potter of Anoka, Mn.; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mr. Steve Pierce, of Decorah, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter came to Ida County in 1898 and lived in the county for the remainder of their lives. At first, they farmed, then operated a hardware store in Arthur, Iowa, and for 21 years a grocery store in Ida Grove.
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