Beckham County, OK - Obits: Beatrice Mae Henke, 1921 19 Mar 2008 Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ HENKE, BEATRICE MAE (7 Jul 1921, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): SUDDEN DEATH OF BEATRICE MAE HENKE. Last Sunday afternoon "Bee May" the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henke of near Willow, was brought to Elk City suffering from ptomaine poisoning, and was taken to the Tisdal hospital. On her arrival the doctors found there was nothing they could do to save her life, and the little girl passed away about ten o'clock that night. The sad news spread over our city in a short time, and deepest sympathy was expressed for the family, who had not realized she was in such a serious condition. Mr. Henke accompanied his daughter here, while Mrs. Henke who was notified there was no hope, came up on the evening train, arriving a short time before Bee May passed away. In the first part of her illness it was thought the little girl was suffering from typhoid fever, and they wanted her to have the special care given in a hospital. Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, where a large crowd assembled to pay their last respects to this little girl who had made so many friends. All who knew her loved her, for she had such a sweet disposition, so generous with her playmates, so kind to her loved ones, the idol of her parents, on whom her death fell with such a crushing weight. She had ever been a joy in the home, so amiable, such a home girl, and how proud she had been in helping care for the little twin babies who so recently came into the home. The two older brothers, Billie and Jack will ever miss the comradeship of their loving sister. Beatrice Mae was born at Erick, Okla., March 29, 1911, and was 10 years, 3 months and 4 days old. She had been a student in St. Mary's Institute for several years. She was enthusiastic in her work and aimed at perfection and as far as she had journeyed in the path of knowledge was thorough in her work. Obedience and thoughtfulness for the comfort of others in the home circle were marked traits of character, and from her beautiful unselfish life we may learn lessons that will help us to discard the selfishness of our lives. The school, church, choir and many friends sent lovely flowers that covered her grave. The interment was in the Calvary cemetery in charge of Grubitz & Son. (8 Jul 1921, Friday, Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): BEATRICE MAE HENKE daughter of W. H. Henke of this city, but now living on his ranch south of town, died very suddenly last Sunday night at ten o'clock. Mr. Henke says his daughter was a very healthy child, never sick, but last Friday she was taken sick with a high fever of 104 to 106, and Sunday morning he brought her to Elk City for better medical care. He had several doctors in attendance. Beatrice Mae Henke was ten years of age, born at Erick, Okla., March 29, 1911. Her death was a great shock to her father and mother and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Tuesday, 10 a.m., July 5, 1921. Interment was at Calvary cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------- Return to Beckham County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/beckham/beckham.htm