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Minnie (Grothoff) Wall Bailey Page

Mrs. Minnie PAGE, daughter of Frederick and Mary GROTHOFF, born April 14, 1852, departed this life August 16, 1927, aged 75 years, 4 months and 3 days.

She was married to Archibald D. WALL November 18, 1876.

To this union was born one son and one daughter, Vern Alvis WALL of Mt. Vernon and Essie Archie SCHRUM of Belle Rive.

After the death of her husband, she was again married to Joseph E. BAILEY, August 9, 1887.

To this marriage one son was born, James F. BAILEY of Belle Rive.

After the decease of Joseph E. BAILEY, she married again September 15, 1912, Alex. PAGE of Belle Rive.

She lived the life of a devoted Christian wife and mother.

She is survived by her present husband, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis and Frank, and sisters,Eliza BATKA of Belle Rive, Mrs. Paulina COLLINS of Hillsboro, Ore. and Mrs. Lena BLISS of Orient, Wash.

She leaves many friends who regret to see her taken from our midst. She was always kind and considerate with whom she came in contact and her many kindly deeds will long be remembered. She believed that to work with others and for others is what we all must learn to do, if we would be in harmony with the life of Heaven.

Services were held from the Laird Church, conducted by Elder Bird GREEN, there being a large congregation of sorrying neighbors and friends.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: August 18, 1927
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta


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