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Bessie Lillian Harris Abarr

Birth	:	16 Sep 1884 Allerton, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 1936 Creston, Union County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bureau Cemetery, Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2639008, -97.9344025
Plot	:	G-13
Description	:	NOTE: her death record indicates she died Jan 12, which appears to be in error. ********* The Bedford Times-Press Thursday, January 16, 1936 page eight Mrs. A. J. Abarr, 51, wife of Dr. A. J. Abarr of Clearfield, died in a Creston hospital Sunday morning, January 5. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Clearfield Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. C. Henn. Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery. Bessie Lillian, daughter of Reuben and Esther (nee Walker) Harris, was born in Wayne County, Iowa, near Allerton September 16, 1884. She was... Read More	NOTE: her death record indicates she died Jan 12, which appears to be in error. ********* The Bedford Times-Press Thursday, January 16, 1936 page eight Mrs. A. J. Abarr, 51, wife of Dr. A. J. Abarr of Clearfield, died in a Creston hospital Sunday morning, January 5. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Clearfield Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. C. Henn. Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery. Bessie Lillian, daughter of Reuben and Esther (nee Walker) Harris, was born in Wayne County, Iowa, near Allerton September 16, 1884. She was married to Dr. Alvin John Abarr, March 17, 1907. To them were born three children, Ardath [Dale], Helen Gertrude and Leland Harris, who with their father are left to mourn her loss. Besides her own children she leaves a niece, Alice Ann Gallagher, who has been a member of the home for the past ten years. She leaves one sister, Mrs. William Nelson of Jefferson, Iowa; three brothers, W. H. Harris of Letcher, S. Dak.; and Dr. Harvey Harris of Lineville, Iowa. She also leaves four grandchildren. At an early age she united with the Christian Church at Walnut, Iowa, later affiliating with the Methodist church at Diagonal, during her residence of five years there. Since 1912 her church membership has been in the Methodist church at Clearfield, where she has been a willing and faithful worker. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lenox Time Table Thursday, January 23, 1936 Bessie Lillian Abarr, daughter of Reuben and Esther Harris, was born in Wayne county, Iowa, near Allerton, Iowa, Sept. 6, 1884, and died at the Greater Community hospital in Creston, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1936. She was married to Alvin J. Abarr on March 17, 1907. To them were born three children, Ardath, Helen and Leland, who with their father, survive her. Besides her own children she leaves a niece, Alice Ann Gallagher, who has been a member of the home for the past ten years. She leaves one sister, Mrs. William Nelson of Jefferson, Iowa; three brothers, W. H. Harris of Meade, Kansas; P. A. Harris of Letcher, S. Dak.; and Dr. Harvey Harris of Linesville, Iowa. She also leaves four grandchildren. At an early age she united with the Christian church at Walnut, Iowa, later affiliating with the Methodist church at Diagonal, Iowa, during her residence of five years there. Since 1912 her membership has been in the Methodist church at Clearfield, where she has been a faithful worker. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Tuesday, and the church was filled to capacity. Pastor Henn spoke from the words in the 21st Psalm. A mixed quartet sang: Misses Helen Barrans and Mary Swan, E. C. Heaton and Donald Green. The flowers were wonderful in variety and beauty. Interment was in Clearfield cemetery. Those attending the funeral of Mrs. Abarr from a distance were: C. E. Abarr, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Abarr and daughter Florence Olive; Dr. and Mrs. Shoemaker; Mrs. W. H. McFarland; Mrs. Harley Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Poore, all of Mt. Ayr, Iowa; Supt. and Mrs. Hepley; Beulah Johnson; Mrs. Herman Beemer; Dr. F. A. Hines and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Parker, all of Gravity, Iowa. Mrs. Harry Horricks of Mystic Iowa; Mrs. Effie Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Abarr and son William, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Parker,James Arneal and daughter Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Wright and daughter Alice Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Flavel Maloy, all of Redding. Dr. and Mrs. Jackson of Kellerton, Dr. McElroy of Lamoni; Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Abarr and Francis Stanley, Rev. Warrior Mrs. Pearl Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bush all of Blockton, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith of Danbury, Mo.; W. A. Poore, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Poore, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Poore, all of Beaconsfield, Iowa. Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carlton and daughter Pauline and Mrs Harry Aitken, all of Bedford; Mrs. Cora Abbott and daughter Dorothy, Ila Bales and Dr. and Mrs. Keith all of New Market. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Thompson of Hancock, Iowa; Mrs. J. A. Griffith of Council Bluffs, Iowa; L. W. Gallagher and son Vinton; Mrs. Eunice Butcher and Miss Inez Ricker of Des Moines. Miss Bessie Abarr of Patterson, Iowa; Dr. and Mrs. Teale of Prescott, Iowa; Dr. and Mrs. Senior, Dr. and Mrs. George Wessels of Creston; Dr. Le Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs. Eva Brannon of Lenox; Mrs. Clarence Ethington, Mr and Mrs John Varner, Mr and Mrs Gene Woods, Adam Woods, Mrs. Boyd Ethington all of Diagonal and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Abarr and family of Albany, Mo.

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Where is Bessie Lillian Harris Abarr's memorial?
Bessie Lillian Harris Abarr's memorial is located at: Bureau Cemetery, Clarks, Merrick County, USA.
When did Bessie Lillian Harris Abarr death?
Bessie Lillian Harris Abarr death on 5 Jan 1936 in Creston, Union County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bessie Lillian Harris Abarr's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2639008
Longitude: -97.9344025

Family Members:

Parent

Rheuben Harris

(1844 - 1888)

Esther A Walker Harris

(1846 - 1885)

Spouse

Dr Alvin John Abarr

(1875 - 1951)

Siblings

Alice A. Harris Nelson

(1863 - 1945)

Martha L “Mattie” Harris Woods

(1868 - 1932)

Almedia Francis Harris Smith

(1869 - 1926)

(1870 - 1897)

(1873 - 1958)

(1878 - 1878)

(1882 - 1954)

Harvey Lincoln Harris

(1887 - 1953)

Children

Ardath Dale “Doc” Abarr

(1908 - 1979)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bureau Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

2. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9796524

3. Fullerton Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

4. Calvary Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

5. Fairview Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2920000, -97.8006000

6. Burke Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1833420, -98.0398407

7. Nance County Rural Grave Site
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -98.0790000

8. Central City Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369019, -97.9944000

9. Morning Star Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

10. Sunnyside Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

11. Bluff Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1194250, -97.8609800

12. Fairview Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2357500, -97.7052000

13. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942009, -97.7052994

14. Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0817600, -97.8873000

15. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Krakow, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3908157, -97.7522888

16. Laclede Cemetery
Polk, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1049995, -97.7891998

17. Swede Plain Cemetery
Stromsburg, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1199100, -97.7576800

18. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

19. Beulah Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2277985, -97.6755981

20. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

21. Lindale Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0614014, -97.8460999

22. Archer Evangelical Community Cemetery
Archer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1473236, -98.1740417

23. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602460, -97.8379730

24. Mount Zion Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0466995, -97.9128036