MRS. GIBONS DEAD
The Esteemed Lady Passes Away Suddenly at her Home In This City
The people of this city were startled Sunday to bear the death of one of our most esteemed townswomen, Mrs. R. F. Gibons, and the suddenness of her passing away made it the more sad and startling. She attended church as was her usual custom, yesterday morning, but before the services were over-felt slightly indisposed and started home. Shortly after 12 o'clock, she began to grow worse and Dr. Logan was summoned but could do nothing to save her life and she passed away at about 1 o'clock, She has been troubled with rhuematism and her physician was of the opinion that her death was caused by the same settling in her heart. Matilda Frances Wixon, for that was her maiden name. was born in Princeton, Illinois, March 8 1843. In 1855, or when she was but little more than thirteen years age, she was married to R. F. Gibons and in company with her husband came to Oregon in 1862. She was the mother of five children two of whom are still living. George of Sandy, Clackamas county, and Ralph of this city. The only survivor of her family is one sister who lives in the east. During the time that Mrs. Gibons has lived in The Dalles she has made a host of friends who are grieved to
see a woman of such noble character pass from our midst, and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband and sons. She was a sincere Christian, a kind and devoted wife and mother and one who merited the respect of all who knew her.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
Laid to Rest
Tuesday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. R. F. Gibons was conducted from the family residence on Fourth, street, where a large assemblage of friends congregated to pay their last respects to a friend and most estimable lady, whose sudden death has thrown a gloom over the residents of the city. After song service by the choir Rev. D.V. Poling, pastor of the Congregational church, delivered an able and impressive address that was followed by an anthem by the choir, then the remains were taken to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Messrs. J. P. Mclnerny; Judge Bradshaw, J. W. French, J. M. Marden, S. L. Brooks and J. B. Crossen acting as pallbearers. At the grave the Congregational burial service was read by Rev. Poling, and while the grave was being filled the choir rendered "Nearer My God to Thee'" and "Till We Meet Again." The floral offerings were beautiful, the grave being covered with wreaths placed there by loving hands that offered them as a last tribute to a dear friend and most amiable woman, one whose life had been spent in our midst, and whose place in society can never be filled.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
*Matilda married Rupp Franklin Gibons on September 9 1855 in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois.
They had 5 Children:
George Gilbert Gibons
1856–1931
Mary Ellen Gibons
1858–1865
Ralph Victor Gibons
1859–1919
Wilbur Wasco Gibons
1863–1887
Frank Alfred Gibons
1867–1873
The Esteemed Lady Passes Away Suddenly at her Home In This City
The people of this city were startled Sunday to bear the death of one of our most esteemed townswomen, Mrs. R. F. Gibons, and the suddenness of her passing away made it the more sad and startling. She attended church as was her usual custom, yesterday morning, but before the services were over-felt slightly indisposed and started home. Shortly after 12 o'clock, she began to grow worse and Dr. Logan was summoned but could do nothing to save her life and she passed away at about 1 o'clock, She has been troubled with rhuematism and her physician was of the opinion that her death was caused by the same settling in her heart. Matilda Frances Wixon, for that was her maiden name. was born in Princeton, Illinois, March 8 1843. In 1855, or when she was but little more than thirteen years age, she was married to R. F. Gibons and in company with her husband came to Oregon in 1862. She was the mother of five children two of whom are still living. George of Sandy, Clackamas county, and Ralph of this city. The only survivor of her family is one sister who lives in the east. During the time that Mrs. Gibons has lived in The Dalles she has made a host of friends who are grieved to
see a woman of such noble character pass from our midst, and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband and sons. She was a sincere Christian, a kind and devoted wife and mother and one who merited the respect of all who knew her.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
Laid to Rest
Tuesday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. R. F. Gibons was conducted from the family residence on Fourth, street, where a large assemblage of friends congregated to pay their last respects to a friend and most estimable lady, whose sudden death has thrown a gloom over the residents of the city. After song service by the choir Rev. D.V. Poling, pastor of the Congregational church, delivered an able and impressive address that was followed by an anthem by the choir, then the remains were taken to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Messrs. J. P. Mclnerny; Judge Bradshaw, J. W. French, J. M. Marden, S. L. Brooks and J. B. Crossen acting as pallbearers. At the grave the Congregational burial service was read by Rev. Poling, and while the grave was being filled the choir rendered "Nearer My God to Thee'" and "Till We Meet Again." The floral offerings were beautiful, the grave being covered with wreaths placed there by loving hands that offered them as a last tribute to a dear friend and most amiable woman, one whose life had been spent in our midst, and whose place in society can never be filled.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
*Matilda married Rupp Franklin Gibons on September 9 1855 in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois.
They had 5 Children:
George Gilbert Gibons
1856–1931
Mary Ellen Gibons
1858–1865
Ralph Victor Gibons
1859–1919
Wilbur Wasco Gibons
1863–1887
Frank Alfred Gibons
1867–1873
MRS. GIBONS DEAD
The Esteemed Lady Passes Away Suddenly at her Home In This City
The people of this city were startled Sunday to bear the death of one of our most esteemed townswomen, Mrs. R. F. Gibons, and the suddenness of her passing away made it the more sad and startling. She attended church as was her usual custom, yesterday morning, but before the services were over-felt slightly indisposed and started home. Shortly after 12 o'clock, she began to grow worse and Dr. Logan was summoned but could do nothing to save her life and she passed away at about 1 o'clock, She has been troubled with rhuematism and her physician was of the opinion that her death was caused by the same settling in her heart. Matilda Frances Wixon, for that was her maiden name. was born in Princeton, Illinois, March 8 1843. In 1855, or when she was but little more than thirteen years age, she was married to R. F. Gibons and in company with her husband came to Oregon in 1862. She was the mother of five children two of whom are still living. George of Sandy, Clackamas county, and Ralph of this city. The only survivor of her family is one sister who lives in the east. During the time that Mrs. Gibons has lived in The Dalles she has made a host of friends who are grieved to
see a woman of such noble character pass from our midst, and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband and sons. She was a sincere Christian, a kind and devoted wife and mother and one who merited the respect of all who knew her.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
Laid to Rest
Tuesday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. R. F. Gibons was conducted from the family residence on Fourth, street, where a large assemblage of friends congregated to pay their last respects to a friend and most estimable lady, whose sudden death has thrown a gloom over the residents of the city. After song service by the choir Rev. D.V. Poling, pastor of the Congregational church, delivered an able and impressive address that was followed by an anthem by the choir, then the remains were taken to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Messrs. J. P. Mclnerny; Judge Bradshaw, J. W. French, J. M. Marden, S. L. Brooks and J. B. Crossen acting as pallbearers. At the grave the Congregational burial service was read by Rev. Poling, and while the grave was being filled the choir rendered "Nearer My God to Thee'" and "Till We Meet Again." The floral offerings were beautiful, the grave being covered with wreaths placed there by loving hands that offered them as a last tribute to a dear friend and most amiable woman, one whose life had been spent in our midst, and whose place in society can never be filled.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
*Matilda married Rupp Franklin Gibons on September 9 1855 in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois.
They had 5 Children:
George Gilbert Gibons
1856–1931
Mary Ellen Gibons
1858–1865
Ralph Victor Gibons
1859–1919
Wilbur Wasco Gibons
1863–1887
Frank Alfred Gibons
1867–1873
The Esteemed Lady Passes Away Suddenly at her Home In This City
The people of this city were startled Sunday to bear the death of one of our most esteemed townswomen, Mrs. R. F. Gibons, and the suddenness of her passing away made it the more sad and startling. She attended church as was her usual custom, yesterday morning, but before the services were over-felt slightly indisposed and started home. Shortly after 12 o'clock, she began to grow worse and Dr. Logan was summoned but could do nothing to save her life and she passed away at about 1 o'clock, She has been troubled with rhuematism and her physician was of the opinion that her death was caused by the same settling in her heart. Matilda Frances Wixon, for that was her maiden name. was born in Princeton, Illinois, March 8 1843. In 1855, or when she was but little more than thirteen years age, she was married to R. F. Gibons and in company with her husband came to Oregon in 1862. She was the mother of five children two of whom are still living. George of Sandy, Clackamas county, and Ralph of this city. The only survivor of her family is one sister who lives in the east. During the time that Mrs. Gibons has lived in The Dalles she has made a host of friends who are grieved to
see a woman of such noble character pass from our midst, and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband and sons. She was a sincere Christian, a kind and devoted wife and mother and one who merited the respect of all who knew her.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
Laid to Rest
Tuesday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. R. F. Gibons was conducted from the family residence on Fourth, street, where a large assemblage of friends congregated to pay their last respects to a friend and most estimable lady, whose sudden death has thrown a gloom over the residents of the city. After song service by the choir Rev. D.V. Poling, pastor of the Congregational church, delivered an able and impressive address that was followed by an anthem by the choir, then the remains were taken to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Messrs. J. P. Mclnerny; Judge Bradshaw, J. W. French, J. M. Marden, S. L. Brooks and J. B. Crossen acting as pallbearers. At the grave the Congregational burial service was read by Rev. Poling, and while the grave was being filled the choir rendered "Nearer My God to Thee'" and "Till We Meet Again." The floral offerings were beautiful, the grave being covered with wreaths placed there by loving hands that offered them as a last tribute to a dear friend and most amiable woman, one whose life had been spent in our midst, and whose place in society can never be filled.
*Published in The Dalles Times-Mountaineer June 10 1899.
*Matilda married Rupp Franklin Gibons on September 9 1855 in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois.
They had 5 Children:
George Gilbert Gibons
1856–1931
Mary Ellen Gibons
1858–1865
Ralph Victor Gibons
1859–1919
Wilbur Wasco Gibons
1863–1887
Frank Alfred Gibons
1867–1873
Inscription
At Rest
MATILDA
Wife Of
R.F. Gibons
Born
Mar. 8 1843
Died
June 5 1899
Gravesite Details
Headstone is quite weathered.
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