FROM: Oskaloosa Herald, 27[?] Jul 1927.
Mrs. Fred Wheeler.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Fred Wheeler were held at the Cheeseman Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 1827, and a host of relatives and friends paid their last tribute to the deceased by their presence and beautiful floral offerings. Rev. G.E. Purdy was in charge of the service and the Order of Eastern Star of which was an officer had a part in the program. Mrs. G.E. Hurdy and Miss Miller [sic], accompanied by Miss Bernice Miller, contributed vocal selections. Interment was made at Forest cemetery. Adda M. Leathers, daughters of Mrs. J.H. Leathers, was born in Mahaska county, Iowa, August 8, 1864, and with the exception of a few years in an adjoining county, her life has been spent here. She was married to Mr. J.A. (Fred) Wheeler, May 11, 1892, by Rev. A.M. Haggard of the Christian church, and the intervening years have been most happily spent together. She is survived by her husband and mother. A sister, Cordelia J. Meyers [sic], passed away March 3, 1895, but her niece, Mrs. Cordelia Smith and nephew, Arthur Meyers [Smith], survive her and have been as children to Mrs. Wheeler all their lives. She had gone to visit them at their home in California, where she had no more than arrived, for it was but a day, when death overtook her, July 19, 1927. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of the Pythian Sisters lodge and worked consistently with that order. She was a member of the Oskaloosa Woman's Club and has worked faithfully in the department assigned to her. In the spring of 1915 she took the work in the Eastern Star and for six years she has been its treasurer. this organization could always depend on her and her efficiency made sure her re-election year after year. She was a charter member of the Harrold White Shrine of Oskaloosa and was its first Worthy Guardian. Her life was marked by some vital element found in few people. She was thoughtful and kind to children and was fond of helping them when in need and she quietly ministered to those and older people whenever opportunity offered. She was loved best by those who knew her best and her memory will ever be helpful in stimulating others to live the life of beauty and service.
