Clarence & Lulu (SHIVELY) LAWSON

Central City Nonpareil - 6 Sept 1906

MRS. LULU LAWSON

This community was shocked and saddened by the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Lulu Lawson at her home in Blaine County on Friday, August 22, 1906. She fell victim of that dread disease, typoid fever, and all that medical skill and loving kindness cound do was done to save her life, but after three weeks of patient suffering God called her to the beautiful home beyond.

Lulu Mae Shively was born in Merrick County, Nebraska, June 1, 1885, and died August 22, 1906, age 21 years, 2 months and 22 days. On January 4, 1904, she was married to Clarence E. Lawson. To this union was born a little daughter, Violet, who with the stricken young husband, parents, brothers and sisters remain to mourn her untimely death.

Too much cannot be said of this beautiful young life which has gone to its maker, and the many floral tributes were but mute testimonies of respect and esteem in which she was held. Lulu had lived her entire life in this community and was dearly loved by all who knew her. In her home, she was a dutiful wife and a kind and loving mother. Her bright and cheerful dispostion made her a favorite among all she met.

Her remains were brought home for burial, and the funeral was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shively, Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Pierce of Fullerton. Followed by seventy teams, the body was conveyed to its lasting place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery to await the trumpet sound that shall bid us and take up the skyward march. The sorrowing relatives have the hearfelt sympathy of the community.

Obit contributed by Lois Miller Lindholm Dawson.

Alternative obit follows - publication's name & date not known.

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Clarence with second wife Anna Boettcher LAWSON

and daughter of his first marriage, Violet Lawson

Violet Lawson, age 24

Violet Lawson with ??