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Alta Mae Frasier Artist

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Birth	:	7 Feb 1887 Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Feb 1959 Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0699997, -101.5318985
Description	:	Alta Mae Frasier Artist Feb 7,1887-Feb 2,1959 Mrs. Alta Artist Called In Death, Benkelman; Services Held Feb. 9 Mrs. Alta Artist, well known and highly regarded resident of Benkelman passed away suddenly at her home on Friday night at the age of 71 years. Her demise was discovered by neighbors on Saturday morning. She had apparently taken critically ill during the late evening hours and had succumbed as she rested on a chair in the kitchen of her home where she lived alone. Her sudden demise was a great shock to her family,... Read More	Alta Mae Frasier Artist Feb 7,1887-Feb 2,1959 Mrs. Alta Artist Called In Death, Benkelman; Services Held Feb. 9 Mrs. Alta Artist, well known and highly regarded resident of Benkelman passed away suddenly at her home on Friday night at the age of 71 years. Her demise was discovered by neighbors on Saturday morning. She had apparently taken critically ill during the late evening hours and had succumbed as she rested on a chair in the kitchen of her home where she lived alone. Her sudden demise was a great shock to her family, friends and neighbors as she had apparently been in good health and had enjoyed the afternoon at a meeting of friends on a club date. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church in which Mrs. Artist has been a faithful member for over fifty years and had served in many capacities. Rev. Otto W. Michel, resident pastor of the church officiated in the services. Singers were Harry Ough, Howard Sautter, John Baer and Ross D. Druliner, Jr., with Mrs. Sam Hopkins at the piano. Casket Bearers were Harold Frasier, Ronald Bricker, Melvin Frasier, Wayne Berry, C.O. Frasier and Maurice Dixon. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery under direction of the Laughlin Funeral Home. Graveside services were by Sheba Rebekah Lodge of which Mrs. Artist has served as Noble Grand. Alta Mae Frasier, daughter of Wm. Marshall and Cynthia Ann Frasier, was born February 27, 1887, at the homestead of her parents near Hiawatha, Nebraska. Her entire life was spent in Dundy County. She went to join her loved ones in that Heavenly Home on February 6, 1959, at her home in Benkelman, Nebraska, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and ten days. After completing her education, she taught several terms in the schools of the vicinity. She was united in marriage to Elmer Ward Artist on December 25, 1907. To this union five children were born, four daughters and one son; an infant daughter; Leta O'Brien, St. Francis, Kansas; Lila Turman, McCook, Nebraska; Dr. Elmer Artist, Greeley, Colorado; and Lucille Mae. She was preceded in death by the oldest daughter as an infant and Lucille Mae at the age of 2 1/2 years. At an early age she was baptized and became a member of the Sleepy Hollow Church in the Hiawatha Valley. She transferred her membership to the Methodist Church in Benkelman where she moved with her family in 1926.She has been a sincere and faithful member for more than 50 years, serving her church and her fellow man. She is a past president of the W.S.C.S. of the church, a charter member and a past president of the Benkelman Woman's Club, Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She had membership in the Royal Neighbor Lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary, and was active in other organizations. She lived life to its fullest and found it rewarding. Her thoughts were always for others. She leaves to mourn her passing, her three children, eleven grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, Justine Artist, two sons-in-law, Peter O'Brien, Jr., and Melvin Turman, one brother, Elmer Frasier of Boulder, Colorado, and a multitude of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister, Laura Bricker, a brother, Claude, and four grandchildren. Imperial Republican Imperial, Nebraska19 Feb 1959, Thu • Page 19

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Alta Mae Frasier Artist's memorial is located at: Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA.
When did Alta Mae Frasier Artist death?
Alta Mae Frasier Artist death on 2 Feb 1959 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.0699997
Longitude: -101.5318985

Family Members:

Parent

William Marshall “Mart” Frasier

(1865 - 1958)

Cynthia A. Ryckman Frasier

(1864 - 1952)

Spouse

Elmer Ward Artist

(1883 - 1956)

Siblings

Claude Oliver Frasier

(1884 - 1951)

Children

Leta Laura Artist O'Brien

(1911 - 2001)

Lila P. “Artist” Artist Turman

(1914 - 1995)

Lucille Mae Artist

(1921 - 1923)

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