EVERS, Josephine Praither
Source: Great Bend, Kansas Tribune Tuesday 30 March 1915 p 1
It is seldom given one so sad a task as that of today in
writing the obituary of Mrs. Boyd Evers, whose death occurred so suddenly last
night at the home just west of this city. She was a woman of home qualities
whose interest was in the home and her children and who lived to serve those
she loved. Death was sudden and
unexpected and so much a shock that her family and friends can hardly realize
the affliction that has so suddenly befallen them. Yesterday in her usual good
health and today gone to another land. She had performed her usual household
duties and upon retiring last night seemed to be in as good health as
ever. About 10 o’clock Mr. Evers was
awakened by her labored breathing and the difficulty she was having in getting
her breath. He helped her to a chair and in a few minutes, before aid summoned
could reach the home she passed away. Josephine Praiter was born August 31,
1853 in Fountain County, Indiana where she grew to womanhood. When 22 years of
age she was united in marriage to Boyd Evers and to them five children were
born, four of whom with the husband survive. The children are Otis, Kirby, Will
all living near the home place and Mrs. Mabel Geisick of Otis, Kansas. The
death of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Woestman occurred just a short time ago. The
family moved to Barton County in 1888 and for 31 years have live don the farm
where death occurred. She was a model housekeeper, a kindly and thoughtful
neighbor and the Evers home has often been the scene of neighborhood
gatherings, both Mr. and Mrs. Evers being most popular with their neighbors.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home, conducted by
Rev. Westwood. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family
in this hour of sorrow. - kbz