Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dye, Addie 1948
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Tuesday, August 24, 1948

The following from the Rocky Ford, Col, Enterprise concerned Mrs. Addie Wilson 
Dye, who was born in Ionia and left here following her marriage to live in the 
western state:

The passing of Mrs. Addie Wilson Dye in her home at Rocky Ford last week 
marked the passing of an era also, for Mrs. Dye represented another day to the 
citizens of this area.  One of the oldest pioneers in the state, Mrs. Dye was 
noted for stories of life and times in early Colorado.

Her body was discovered at her apartment at 206 1-2 North Main by Mrs. Belle 
Daring, Mrs. Mattie Lamon and Mrs. Bert Lawyer Friday night when they called 
to see if she was going to make the trip to the Old Settler’s Day festival at 
La Junta.  A heart attack was the cause of her death.

She was born in Ionia, Michigan, in 1960, and married James K. Dye there in 
1878.  Four years later, with their infant son, the Dyes arrived in Colorado, 
taking up residence at the Stevenson-Dye ranch on Horse Creek north of Sugar 
City.  Several years later they moved to Rocky Ford, and constructed the Dye 
building, now occupied by Safeway Stores building.  After her husband’s death 
in 1908 Mrs. Dye took residence in an apartment at 206 1-2 North Main.

An expert horsewoman, Mrs. Dye was well-known for her feats during the days 
she lived on the ranch.  It was a frequent sight to see her riding horseback 
between the ranch and Rocky Ford with her son in her lap.  She also sang in 
the Baptist church choir for a number of years.  In her declining years she 
spent much of her time doing needlework.  Her friends say that one of her 
greatest pleasures during this time was to present someone with a gift of her 
handiwork.

Mrs. Dye was widely known for her styles up until several years ago.  Her 
appearances on the streets of Rocky Ford became fewer and fewer as her health 
grew poorer.  Her husband, James Dye, who died in 1908, was among those who 
made their early fortunes in Rocky Ford.  At the time of his death his 
holdings extended all over the country.

Funeral services were held last Saturday at Ustick Funeral home.  Dr. H. H. 
McLeod officiated at the ceremony.  Survivors included a brother in Ionia, 
Michigan, and a niece.


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