BOOE, Ida M. Coffing - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Mrs. Ida M. Booe, passed away Sunday afternoon at her home in Bunnell, FLorida. She had been ill only a short time, though in failling health since the death of her husband, Zeb E. Booe March 22, 1951. Mrs. Booe was born in Fountain County July 10, 1862, daughter of Brazier and Sarah Ireland Coffing. Shew as married to Zeb E. Booe Dec 13, 1886 and they made their home on the James Booe farm southeast of Veedersburg. Shew as the mother of 5 sons and a daughter who died in infancy. Three of the sons preceded their parents in death. Mr. and Mrs. Booe moved to Veedersburg in 1905 where they were prominent in church and civic affairs. They moved to Florida in 1913 and were pioneers int he development of the Florida east coast. Her two remaining sons, Fred and Willie Frank (Bill) cared for their mother until her passing Sunday. Besides the sons she also leaves 4 grandchldren; and 3 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Will Boyd of Indianapolis; and one brother, Guy Coffing of California and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were held in Bunnell.