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Mrs. Ida E. (Bassler) Van Wormer obituary
Editor's Mother Buried Today in Local
Cemetery
Mrs. Ida E. Van Wormer Dies in Eightieth Year
June 1929
Mrs. Ida Elizabeth
Bassler Van Wormer, born March 22, 1850, died June 2, 1929.
Sunday, June 2, at twenty minutes after mid-day, Mrs.
Ida E. Van Wormer, in her eightieth year, passed to her Eternal Home, to which
her eldest daughter had gone several years ago on the same day of the week and
at the exact same hour and minute. This fine Christian character has left a
profound impression upon the family and the community and to-day is walking the
golden streets with her Savior.
Mrs. Van Wormer was a daughter of Augusta Tibbits
Bassler and David Bassler and was worn in Huntersland seventy-nine years ago
last March. many years ago Mrs. Van Wormer, with her parents, brother and sister
moved to this village and lived in the residence opposite the M. E. Church. Here
she and her sister were both married and from here she and her brother,
Wellington, went to Starkey Seminary where they met the present Mrs. Bassler.
The friendship of this trio was there cemented. Mrs. Bassler visited Mrs. van
Wormer on her first honeymoon. From this house Mrs. Van Wormer's parents,
husband, two daughters and son were buried. her husband, Peter, preceded her
eight years ago,
She was a mother of eight children, five of whom are
living and all were at her bed side when she passed away. She was a mother
devoted to her family, a great reader, excellent character and the inspiration
of her noble life will always be felt.
About two weeks ago she was taken with a fainting spell
and fell. A doctor was called and she soon revived and in a few days was about
her work as usual, and had planned to spend Decoration Day and the remainder of
the week with her son, John, and family at Breakabeen. he came for her
Wednesday, the day before Decoration Day, when she was taken with another spell,
from which she never revived. A specialist from the Albany hospital was called
and a trained nurse was in attendance. Everything was done that possibly could
be. her Master called her and she was ready to go.
She was an active member of the M. E. Church of this
village, having transferred her membership from the Christian Church at
Huntersland. Her activities were mostly through the Ladies' Aid Society, the
Missionary Society and the W. C. T. U. She was a genuine optimist and greeted
all with a genial smile.
She is survived by her five sons, David L. a farmer of
this village, Wellington E. a Professor of New York City, John H. a farmer of
Breakabeen, Gordon S. Editor of this paper, and Harry B. a farmer of Blenheim;
one brother, Wellington E. Bassler former Editor of this paper and one sister
Mrs. Ella B. Hyde, both of this village; nine grandchildren, Mrs. Floyd C.
Barber and Gideon Van Wormer of Schoharie, Wellington D. of this village, Peter
J., Allen R., Francis G., Doris K. and Bernice A. of Breakabeen, and Harold of
Blenheim; three great grand children, Mary E., Hilda J. and Mildred J. Van
Wormer of Schoharie.
Funeral services were held to-day (Wednesday) at 2
o'clock) from her late home, Rev. F. J. Ball, pastor of the M. E. Church,
officiating. After him the Eastern Star conducted their services in honor of
their departed sister.
Burial in family plot in local cemetery.
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