Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, June 14, 1934
Obituary - Sarah A[nn] Moon, daughter of John and Martha Moon, was born at Elkston, Derbyshire, England, May 25, 1865, and passed away at her home in Blockton June 2, 1934, aged 69 years and 8 days.
When about 8 months of age she came to this country with her parents and settled at Sandwich, Illinois, where she lived 6 years. They then moved to Taylor County, locating near Conway, later moving to the Moon farm.
She was united in marriage to David R[inehart] Dowlin October 26, 1887, moving to the farm 5 miles north of Blockton where they resided until the death of the husband, September 7, 1926. Then she moved to Blockton where she made her home until her death.
Three children were born to this union—Robert Bruce, who preceded his mother in death April 8, 1928; Mrs. Grace Shafer and Glade Dowlin, both of Blockton and vicinity. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death.
She was a firm believer in God's Word and in her life was true to her religious convictions.
Because of her long residence in this community and her pleasing disposition she was very well known and had a host of friends. She was a good wife, a kind and loving mother, placing her family and their welfare above everything else in life.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon June 4 at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. Showalter, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Obituary - Sarah A[nn] Moon, daughter of John and Martha Moon, was born at Elkston, Derbyshire, England, May 25, 1865, and passed away at her home in Blockton June 2, 1934, aged 69 years and 8 days.
When about 8 months of age she came to this country with her parents and settled at Sandwich, Illinois, where she lived 6 years. They then moved to Taylor County, locating near Conway, later moving to the Moon farm.
She was united in marriage to David R[inehart] Dowlin October 26, 1887, moving to the farm 5 miles north of Blockton where they resided until the death of the husband, September 7, 1926. Then she moved to Blockton where she made her home until her death.
Three children were born to this union—Robert Bruce, who preceded his mother in death April 8, 1928; Mrs. Grace Shafer and Glade Dowlin, both of Blockton and vicinity. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death.
She was a firm believer in God's Word and in her life was true to her religious convictions.
Because of her long residence in this community and her pleasing disposition she was very well known and had a host of friends. She was a good wife, a kind and loving mother, placing her family and their welfare above everything else in life.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon June 4 at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. Showalter, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, June 14, 1934
Obituary - Sarah A[nn] Moon, daughter of John and Martha Moon, was born at Elkston, Derbyshire, England, May 25, 1865, and passed away at her home in Blockton June 2, 1934, aged 69 years and 8 days.
When about 8 months of age she came to this country with her parents and settled at Sandwich, Illinois, where she lived 6 years. They then moved to Taylor County, locating near Conway, later moving to the Moon farm.
She was united in marriage to David R[inehart] Dowlin October 26, 1887, moving to the farm 5 miles north of Blockton where they resided until the death of the husband, September 7, 1926. Then she moved to Blockton where she made her home until her death.
Three children were born to this union—Robert Bruce, who preceded his mother in death April 8, 1928; Mrs. Grace Shafer and Glade Dowlin, both of Blockton and vicinity. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death.
She was a firm believer in God's Word and in her life was true to her religious convictions.
Because of her long residence in this community and her pleasing disposition she was very well known and had a host of friends. She was a good wife, a kind and loving mother, placing her family and their welfare above everything else in life.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon June 4 at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. Showalter, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Obituary - Sarah A[nn] Moon, daughter of John and Martha Moon, was born at Elkston, Derbyshire, England, May 25, 1865, and passed away at her home in Blockton June 2, 1934, aged 69 years and 8 days.
When about 8 months of age she came to this country with her parents and settled at Sandwich, Illinois, where she lived 6 years. They then moved to Taylor County, locating near Conway, later moving to the Moon farm.
She was united in marriage to David R[inehart] Dowlin October 26, 1887, moving to the farm 5 miles north of Blockton where they resided until the death of the husband, September 7, 1926. Then she moved to Blockton where she made her home until her death.
Three children were born to this union—Robert Bruce, who preceded his mother in death April 8, 1928; Mrs. Grace Shafer and Glade Dowlin, both of Blockton and vicinity. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death.
She was a firm believer in God's Word and in her life was true to her religious convictions.
Because of her long residence in this community and her pleasing disposition she was very well known and had a host of friends. She was a good wife, a kind and loving mother, placing her family and their welfare above everything else in life.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon June 4 at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. Showalter, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
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