Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Walter, Mary Elnora (Barkdull) June 10, 1933
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Lake Odessa Wave-Thurs. June 15, 1933

LAKE ODESSA MOTHER OF MANY YEARS GONE
Mother of Wilbur Walter Leaves Two Brothers, One Sister, Several Grandchildren and
Many Friends, Funeral Monday

The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Walter was held Monday at the Methodist Church here.
Mrs. Walter was a resident of this township for about sixty-five years. During these
years she saw the forests turn into one of the finest farming sections of Michigan. She was
the mother of only two children but lived to see several grandchildren who are being of
much service in the world. One of these  who might be mentioned is Mrs. Elgie Curtis who
is most helpful in the grange and club work; Mrs. Gaylia Wade, another is one worthy matron
of the local O.E.S. chapter.

Her only living child is Wilbur Walter of this place. A daughter Mrs. Florence
Huliberger-Alden died five years ago.

Rev. A. T. Cartland officiated at the funeral and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Goodemoot and
Miss Helen Goodsell furnished the music. Burial was at Lakeside cemetery.

OBITUARY
Mary Elnora Barkdull was the eldest daughter of Enos F. and Mary Barkdull, pioneers
in this part of Michigan. She was born at Rome, Richland county, Ohio, December 3, 1846, and
passed away at her home on North Fifth avenue, Lake Odessa, June 10, 1933, aged 86 
years, six months and seven days.

She came with her parents to Michigan in 1868, and settled on a farm on the old
Clinton Trail. This farm is known today as the Hiram Brundage farm. She shared the hardships
and triumphs of a pioneer farm family, remaining with her parents until April 11, 1870,
when she was united in marriage with Andrew A. Walter. After nearly  54 years this marriage
was broken by Mr. Walter's death February 7, 1924.

Two children were born to her, a daughter Florence who passed away about five years
ago, and a son Wilbur Walter of Lake Odessa. She is also survived by two brothers; Hiram
Barkdull and Thomas Barkdull of this village, and a sister, Mrs. James Morgan of
Belding, besides seven grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

As daughter, wife, mother and friend she lived her life meeting the duties and 
responsibilities of this life with a brave and cheerful spirit, trusting in God and
cherishing the promise of a greater and  better life beyond. "Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take
thy rest; We loved thee well,  but Jesus loved thee best. Good night!"

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