the herrick family
William DeArcy & Mary Adeline Herrick brought their family to the Table Rock area in 1869, settling in Clear Creek Precinct. Their children were Minnie (1867-1939), William Murray (1869-1970), Lola (1872-1970), an unnamed infant who was born and died in 1874, Walter (1875-1881), John Edwin (1879-1936), and Lillian Bessie (1886--1948). Here you see Wm. & Mary with their five surviving children.
Photo 3963, shared by Herrick descendant Brad Bowen
The siblings later in life: Lola, John, Bessie, Murray, and Minnie, at a family reunion on Christmas Day 1929.
Photo 3534, shared by Jeanette Strauch
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Wm. & Mary Herrick family group:
Front row: Murray's wife Mary, Lola and her son Charles Phillips, Minnie, and Lillian Bessie. Back row: John, Murray, Lola's son Scott, and Minnie's husband Phil. |
Back of the photo below.
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Photo 3946, shared by Brad Bowen
The Herrick sisters, Photo 3932, shared by Brad Bowen, Bessie's great grandson
the william dEARCY herrick home
Here is the family home of William DeArcy Herrick. It was taken in 1888-1890 because Bessie was born February 22, 1886 and looks about 4 years old. Murray Herrick is by the team, Lola Herrick Phillips is by the gate as is William DeArcy, the father; John Herrick is sitting on the post. Mary Adelina West Herrick (the mother) is to the right, and the girl in front with the doll is Lillian Bessick Covault.
Photo 3925, shared by Brad Bowen
The unretouched photo
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their next home
Lola and Bessie sit in the front yard of their home. The family story passed on by Bessie's great grandson Brad Bowen is that in about 1872, the Herricks acquired this home when in a 18712 a man from Stella traded a team of horses for it.
Photo 3961. A detail of it showing the girls is below.
wm. & mary
william dearcy ("dick") herrick, 1835-1902 |
mary west herrick
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Table Rock Argus, Nov. 27, 1902. (pg.5)
W. D. Herrick, an old and esteemed resident of Pawnee county, died at his home in Clear Creek precinct at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning, after an illness which has confined him to his home for several months. A little more than a year ago, his wife died and since that time Mr. Herrick has been in declining health. All who knew him respected him for his sterling honesty, and there is sincere sorrow at his death among his neighbors and acquaintances. The funeral services were held at the home at 10 o'clock this morning, conducted by his pastor, C. C. Atwood, and the remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife in Table Rock cemetery. |
Photo 3927, Mary Adeline Herrick, shared by her great grandson Brad Bowen
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Sept. 5, 1901.
DIED- Mrs. W. Herrick, wife of one of Pawnee county's prominent farmers residing in Clear Creek, died early yesterday morning from complications arising from typhoid fever. She had been in poor health for a year, and when attacked by typhoid was in poor condition to withstand the ravages of the disease. During the illness of her son, John, with the same malady, she was untiring in her efforts to care for him, then she was taken down and suffered for four or five weeks. The funeral will be held at the house at 2:00 this afternoon, interment in the Table Rock cemetery. She was beloved by a large circle of acquaintances and the sympathy of all goes out to the afflicted husband and children. Bessie, the youngest daughter has much improved, but there is little change in the condition of Mrs. Asher, another daughter, who is down with the same disease. |
wm. & mary's daughter minnie asher
1867-1939
Minnie with her husband Phillip Asher, Photo 3931, shared by Brad Bowen
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September 4, 1896
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Wm. & Mary's son murray
1869-1962
Photo 3929, Murray Herrick with wife Mary Jones, probably a wedding portrait. Mary was the daughter of Welsh immigrants John and Ellen Jones. Her parents met when they lived in Carbondale, Illinois. Her father father came to Table Rock in 1858 to make a new home for them, and went back for Mary in 1860, and they married and took up their home. Mary was about the fourth child, born in 1873.
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Mary & Murray Herrick on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary, in 1949. |
Photo 3945, shared by Brad Bowen
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Murray and Mary Elizabeth Herrick had three daughters, Edna Herrick Woods (1898-1994), Mildred Herrick Mehlin (1900-1994), and Bernice Herrick Wadlow, who moved to California.
Table Rock Argus, Feb. 15, 1962.
RITES HELD TODAY FOR W. M. HERRICK
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon for William M. Herrick, who passed away at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital on Monday, where he had been a patient for the past few weeks.
Final rites were held from the Christian church in Table Rock with the Rev. Allen Burnham officiating.
Mr. Herrick had been a resident of Table Rock since 1922, following retirement from the farm northwest of town. He died at the age of 92, the oldest resident of this community. Pallbearers were Howard Herrick, Lyle Herrick, Wayne Covault, Delmar Covault, Murray Mutter, and Charles Phillips. Singers at the services were Mrs. Pearl Diehm and Mrs. Robert Freeman, with Mrs. C. W. Covault as pianist. Interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery.
OBITUARY-
William Murray Herrick, son of William D. and Mary West Herrick, was born in Woodford county, Illinois, December 19, 1869. He departed this from this life at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital February 12, 1962, at the age of 92 years.
When two years old, he and his parents and older sister, Minnie, moved to Nebraska. They settled on a farm in the Clear Creek community. There he grew to manhood. He received his education in the rural school of that community.
On April 11, 1894 he was married to Mary E. Jones. They established their home on a farm northwest of Table Rock, where they remained fro 28 years. Upon retirement they moved to their home in Table Rock, where they lived together to celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 108 of Table Rock since 1922. In his early youth he became a member of the Christian church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary; two sisters, Bessie Covault and Minnie Asher; two brothers, Walter and John.
He leaves to mourn three daughters, Edna Woods, LaMesa, Calif.; Mildred Mehlin of Table Rock; and Bernice Wadlow of Wilmington, Calif.; one sister, Lola Phillips of Table Rock; two grandchildren, Dale Woods and Mary Alice Winchell, LaMesa, Calif.; and five great-grandchildren.
RITES HELD TODAY FOR W. M. HERRICK
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon for William M. Herrick, who passed away at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital on Monday, where he had been a patient for the past few weeks.
Final rites were held from the Christian church in Table Rock with the Rev. Allen Burnham officiating.
Mr. Herrick had been a resident of Table Rock since 1922, following retirement from the farm northwest of town. He died at the age of 92, the oldest resident of this community. Pallbearers were Howard Herrick, Lyle Herrick, Wayne Covault, Delmar Covault, Murray Mutter, and Charles Phillips. Singers at the services were Mrs. Pearl Diehm and Mrs. Robert Freeman, with Mrs. C. W. Covault as pianist. Interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery.
OBITUARY-
William Murray Herrick, son of William D. and Mary West Herrick, was born in Woodford county, Illinois, December 19, 1869. He departed this from this life at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital February 12, 1962, at the age of 92 years.
When two years old, he and his parents and older sister, Minnie, moved to Nebraska. They settled on a farm in the Clear Creek community. There he grew to manhood. He received his education in the rural school of that community.
On April 11, 1894 he was married to Mary E. Jones. They established their home on a farm northwest of Table Rock, where they remained fro 28 years. Upon retirement they moved to their home in Table Rock, where they lived together to celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 108 of Table Rock since 1922. In his early youth he became a member of the Christian church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary; two sisters, Bessie Covault and Minnie Asher; two brothers, Walter and John.
He leaves to mourn three daughters, Edna Woods, LaMesa, Calif.; Mildred Mehlin of Table Rock; and Bernice Wadlow of Wilmington, Calif.; one sister, Lola Phillips of Table Rock; two grandchildren, Dale Woods and Mary Alice Winchell, LaMesa, Calif.; and five great-grandchildren.
wm. & mary's daughter lola herrick phillips
1869-1972
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, May 14, 1970.
OBITUARY- MRS. LOLA PHILLIPS
Mrs. Lola Phillips, 97, passed away Monday, May 4, 1970 at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt.
Memorial services were held on Thursday May 7th at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Table Rock with Larry Fiscus, minister of the church, officiating.
Mrs. Ardyce Freeman sang "Face to Face" accompanied by Mrs. C. W. Covault at the piano.
Pallbearers were Wayne and Delmar Covault, Howard Herrick, John Bowen, Murray Mutter and Glen Phillips.
Lola Alice Herrick was born on August 15, 1872 to William and Mary Herrick in Pawnee county. She attended Clear Creek school.
She was baptized at an early age and was a charter member of the Church of Christ. She was married to Winfield Scott Phillips on November 4, 1891. To this union was born a son, Charles. She also reared a foster-daughter, Eleanor Keenan, and three grandchildren. Mr. Phillips passed away in 1941.
She is survived by her son, Charles Phillips of McCool Junction, Nebraska; two grandsons, Arnold Phillips of Pasadena, Calif. and Glenn Phillips of Benedict, Nebr.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Vernon Lynch of Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Lawrence Massey of Humboldt; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband she was preceded iin death by her foster-daughter, a granddaughter, Mrs. D. E. Kenner, two sisters and three brothers.
OBITUARY- MRS. LOLA PHILLIPS
Mrs. Lola Phillips, 97, passed away Monday, May 4, 1970 at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt.
Memorial services were held on Thursday May 7th at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Table Rock with Larry Fiscus, minister of the church, officiating.
Mrs. Ardyce Freeman sang "Face to Face" accompanied by Mrs. C. W. Covault at the piano.
Pallbearers were Wayne and Delmar Covault, Howard Herrick, John Bowen, Murray Mutter and Glen Phillips.
Lola Alice Herrick was born on August 15, 1872 to William and Mary Herrick in Pawnee county. She attended Clear Creek school.
She was baptized at an early age and was a charter member of the Church of Christ. She was married to Winfield Scott Phillips on November 4, 1891. To this union was born a son, Charles. She also reared a foster-daughter, Eleanor Keenan, and three grandchildren. Mr. Phillips passed away in 1941.
She is survived by her son, Charles Phillips of McCool Junction, Nebraska; two grandsons, Arnold Phillips of Pasadena, Calif. and Glenn Phillips of Benedict, Nebr.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Vernon Lynch of Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Lawrence Massey of Humboldt; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband she was preceded iin death by her foster-daughter, a granddaughter, Mrs. D. E. Kenner, two sisters and three brothers.
wm. & mary's infant
1874-1874
The child is buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
wm. & mary's son walter
1875-1881
Little Walter is buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
wm. & mary's son john edwin herrick
1879-1936
John and wife Addie Harter in 1903.
Photo 3587, shared by Jeanette Strauch, their granddaughter.
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Addie Herrick:
Photo 3928, shared by Brad Bowen
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The family of John's wife Mary Addie Harter: Martha and Joseph Harter with son Milo Albertus in the back and Addie in the front.
Photo 3514, shared by Jeanette Strauch
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Addie Harter Herrick's family: Joseph & Martha with children in the back: Edgar Franklin Harter (went by Frank), Addie Harter Herrick, Ida Harter Watts, and Milo Albertus Harter (went by Bert)
Photo 3588, shared by Jeanette Strauch
Table Rock Argus, Sept. 24, 1936.
OBITUARY-
John Edwin Herrick was born on a farm seven miles northwest of Table Rock, November 23, 1879 and died at his home four miles northwest of Table Rock, September 14, 1936 at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 21 days. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on August 3, which paralyzed his right side and his speech.
His mother, Mary A. Herrick, died September 4, 1901 and his father, William D., died November 2, 1902. His two sisters, Lavina, and a sister unnamed and one brother, Walter, preceded him in death.
After the death of his parents, he and his sister, Bessie, lived together on the Herrick farm until the time of his marriage.
He was married to Addie L. Harter February 18, 1903 and took his wife to the old Herrick farm where they lived for six years. Then they moved to the present home where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was baptized into the Christian church in Table Rock, January 9, 1928, while Rev. Pardee was minister here.
He is survived by his widow and children, Gladys B. Anderson and husband, Orvel, Howard L., Ural L. and E. Lyle. One son, Glen E. preceded him in death at the age of 21 years.
Mr. Herrick is also mourned by one brother, Murray, and three sisters, Minnie Asher, Lola Phillips and Bessie Covault, also several nieces and nephews, all of the Table Rock vicinity. His relatives and many friends mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. E. M. Pardee of Lincoln. Music was furnished by a male quartette of Table Rock and Mrs. R. A. Kovanda of Elk Creek. He was laid to rest by the side of his son, Glen in the table Rock cemetery.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Harter and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blauer all of Bern, Kansas, and Mrs. Ida Watts of North Platte.
OBITUARY-
John Edwin Herrick was born on a farm seven miles northwest of Table Rock, November 23, 1879 and died at his home four miles northwest of Table Rock, September 14, 1936 at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 21 days. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on August 3, which paralyzed his right side and his speech.
His mother, Mary A. Herrick, died September 4, 1901 and his father, William D., died November 2, 1902. His two sisters, Lavina, and a sister unnamed and one brother, Walter, preceded him in death.
After the death of his parents, he and his sister, Bessie, lived together on the Herrick farm until the time of his marriage.
He was married to Addie L. Harter February 18, 1903 and took his wife to the old Herrick farm where they lived for six years. Then they moved to the present home where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was baptized into the Christian church in Table Rock, January 9, 1928, while Rev. Pardee was minister here.
He is survived by his widow and children, Gladys B. Anderson and husband, Orvel, Howard L., Ural L. and E. Lyle. One son, Glen E. preceded him in death at the age of 21 years.
Mr. Herrick is also mourned by one brother, Murray, and three sisters, Minnie Asher, Lola Phillips and Bessie Covault, also several nieces and nephews, all of the Table Rock vicinity. His relatives and many friends mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. E. M. Pardee of Lincoln. Music was furnished by a male quartette of Table Rock and Mrs. R. A. Kovanda of Elk Creek. He was laid to rest by the side of his son, Glen in the table Rock cemetery.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Harter and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blauer all of Bern, Kansas, and Mrs. Ida Watts of North Platte.
john & Addie's children
John and Addie's children, Ural, Howard, Gladys, and Glenn. Ural married a Bentzinger. Howard married and had children Lonnie and Nancy. Gladys married and had son Gerald Anderson. Glenn died in 1925 at the age of 21; he had not married.
Photo 3515, shared by Jeanette Strauch
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John and Addie's four youngest children: Howard, Gladys, Ural, and in front is the youngest Edward Lyle. (John, the oldest, had died by this time.)
Photo 3516, shared by Jeanette Strauch
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Howard & Edward in the back, Ural Herrick Bentzinger and Gladys Herrick Anderson in front
Photo 3964, shared by Brad Bowen
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Gladys and Addie Harter Herrick's oldest child, Glenn, in 1921. Their daughter Gladys
Photo 3518, shared by Jeanette Strauch
John & Addie's daughter Ural
Photo 3535, shared by Jeanette Strauch
John & Addie's son Edward Lyle Herrick
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Photo 3519, shared by Jeanette Strauch
Ural's 1933 high school graduation picture
Photo 4473, from the Historical Society's collection
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Photo 3517, shared by Jeanette Strauch
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1940 wedding picture of Marguerite Clark and John & Addie's son Howard Herrick, shared by Roger Vondrasek
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obituary of john & addie's son glen
(Table Rock Argus, Feb. 13, 1925. Posted courtesy of the Table Rock Historical Society.)
Glen Edwin Herrick was born in Clear Creek Precinct, Pawnee County, Nebraska, August 18, 1903, and died in Table Rock, February 3, 1925, at the age of 21 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was born on a farm, known as the "old Herrick farm", seven miles northwest of Table Rock, where his father was also born and reared to manhood.
At the age of five years he moved with his parents to their present home, where he has since resided.
He attended school at Clear Creek until he had finished eighth grade, then came to town and entered the High School, from which he graduated in May 1921. Since that time he has farmed with his father. He was a member of the M.W.A.
He was operated on January 24, for appendicitis and grew gradually worse until death came.
He was very patient during his illness, although suffering greatly, he never complained and passed away very peacefully.
He was a very loyal son and brother, loving his home and his family above all else.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his parents, two brothers and two sisters, all of whom he was very fond.
A loving one from us has gone,
The voice we loved is still;
An aching void is in our hearts,
This world can never fill.
There were many beautiful floral tributes, expressing the love and high esteem in which Glen was held, by all who knew him.
Interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the grief stricken family.
Glen Edwin Herrick was born in Clear Creek Precinct, Pawnee County, Nebraska, August 18, 1903, and died in Table Rock, February 3, 1925, at the age of 21 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was born on a farm, known as the "old Herrick farm", seven miles northwest of Table Rock, where his father was also born and reared to manhood.
At the age of five years he moved with his parents to their present home, where he has since resided.
He attended school at Clear Creek until he had finished eighth grade, then came to town and entered the High School, from which he graduated in May 1921. Since that time he has farmed with his father. He was a member of the M.W.A.
He was operated on January 24, for appendicitis and grew gradually worse until death came.
He was very patient during his illness, although suffering greatly, he never complained and passed away very peacefully.
He was a very loyal son and brother, loving his home and his family above all else.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his parents, two brothers and two sisters, all of whom he was very fond.
A loving one from us has gone,
The voice we loved is still;
An aching void is in our hearts,
This world can never fill.
There were many beautiful floral tributes, expressing the love and high esteem in which Glen was held, by all who knew him.
Interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the grief stricken family.
wm. & mary's daughter lillian bessie
1886-1948
Photo 3956, shared by Brad Bowen
bessie & john's children veda & lillian
Taken in 1941: Bessie & John's daughters Lillian Covault Giles Bowen & Veda Covault Howell. In the back are their uncles (brothers of Bessie's husband John), Wayne, Loyd, Richard, & Delmer
Photo 3954, shared by Lillian's son Brad Bowen
Veda Herrick Howell with husband Howard Howell and only child, Ardyce Howell Freeman
Photo 3944, shared by Brad Bowen
Veda with her husband Howard Howell
Photo 3930, shared by Brad Bowen
In 1976, Veda Herrick Howell with sister Lillian's mother-in-law Cecil Heer Bowen, in Veda & Howard's apartment in the hotel at the southeast corner of the Square
Photo 3933, shared by Brad Bowen
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Teachers at Table Rock for the 1948-9 school year. In the front row is Lillian Herrick Giles.
Front row: Bessie Rexroth, Alice Covault, & Lillian Giles Middle row: Emma Cunningham & Ellen Fellers Back row: Jerome Stemper, James Hinds, & Jack Davis |
Photo 3969, shared by Brad Bowen
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Table Rock Argus, May 20, 1948.
LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. COVAULT
MRS. JOHN COVAULT IS LAID TO REST THURSDAY;
DIED AT HOSPITAL MAY 18
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon for Mrs. John Covault, 62, who passed away at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital May 18th after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church and burial was made in the Table Rock cemetery.
Lillian Bessie Herrick, youngest daughter of William D. and Mary Herrick, was born February 22, 1886 on a farm in the Clear Creek community. At the age of fifteen, her mother died and she lived with her sister, Lola.
Here she grew to womanhood. On January 10, 1906, she was united in marriage with John A. Covault of Table Rock. They made their home on a farm near here.
To this union were born six children. About three years ago her health began to fail. All that medical skill and loving care could do in her behalf was bestowed upon her.
She closed her journey on this earth May 18, 1948, at the Pawnee Hospital at the age of 62 years, 2 months and 26 days.
Leaving to grieve this loss are her husband at home, two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Giles, at home, and Mrs. Veda Howell of Table Rock; four sons, Lloyd, on a farm near the home place, Richard of David City, Wayne at home and Delmar, also farming near the home place; also 8 grandchildren; one brother, Murray Herrick, and one sister, Mrs. Lola Phillips, both of Table Rock, and several nieces and nephews. Many close friends who have known her through the years, also mourn her passing.
Mrs. Covault was a deeply spiritual woman and had been a faithful member of the Christian Church in Table Rock since early girlhood.
All through the years she and her family were always found in their accustomed places at all services of the church. Hers was a beautiful life dedicated to righteous purpose and service to others.
"And God shall wipe away all tears, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away."
LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. COVAULT
MRS. JOHN COVAULT IS LAID TO REST THURSDAY;
DIED AT HOSPITAL MAY 18
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon for Mrs. John Covault, 62, who passed away at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital May 18th after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church and burial was made in the Table Rock cemetery.
Lillian Bessie Herrick, youngest daughter of William D. and Mary Herrick, was born February 22, 1886 on a farm in the Clear Creek community. At the age of fifteen, her mother died and she lived with her sister, Lola.
Here she grew to womanhood. On January 10, 1906, she was united in marriage with John A. Covault of Table Rock. They made their home on a farm near here.
To this union were born six children. About three years ago her health began to fail. All that medical skill and loving care could do in her behalf was bestowed upon her.
She closed her journey on this earth May 18, 1948, at the Pawnee Hospital at the age of 62 years, 2 months and 26 days.
Leaving to grieve this loss are her husband at home, two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Giles, at home, and Mrs. Veda Howell of Table Rock; four sons, Lloyd, on a farm near the home place, Richard of David City, Wayne at home and Delmar, also farming near the home place; also 8 grandchildren; one brother, Murray Herrick, and one sister, Mrs. Lola Phillips, both of Table Rock, and several nieces and nephews. Many close friends who have known her through the years, also mourn her passing.
Mrs. Covault was a deeply spiritual woman and had been a faithful member of the Christian Church in Table Rock since early girlhood.
All through the years she and her family were always found in their accustomed places at all services of the church. Hers was a beautiful life dedicated to righteous purpose and service to others.
"And God shall wipe away all tears, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away."