This death and funeral announcement appeared in The Ogden Standard-Examiner on 24 November 1947 in the evening edition – two days after the accident. They are found on page 14. These exact clippings were saved by my Grandmother and put on an album page she created.
I can’t help but think of my great grandmother. What was that like to receive visitors at the family home during her intense grief? Was it a comfort? My introverted self is grateful that the current tradition is to host a viewing in a funeral home or church so that when it’s over you can retreat to your home with just your family. But maybe facing everyone in your own home was helpful for the grieving process? No matter how she felt about it, my heart aches for her pain during this time.
to be continued…