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Frances E. Potter
February 27, 1876 – July 24, 1900 |
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| Frances E. Potter was born .on the family homestead; near LaMotte, Jackson county Iowa, Feb. 27th, 1876. In 1892 the family removed to Wyoming. She attended the public schools here and afterwards, taught several terms in adjoining districts. She took up the study of art and became, quite proficient.
In 1897 she went to Rochester, N. Y., where she entered the Art Department of the Mechanic's Institute for special instruction. In all her work she showed an interest and ability that gave her the highest standing. But failing health compelled her to give up school and return home. After a brief stay she went to Ft. Collins, Colo., in hopes the climate would benefit her. Here too, she entered school, doing special work when her strength permitted and receiving the highest marks of excellence. She remained there about a year and then went to Pasadena, Cal. But even the equable dlimate of that region could not stay the ravages of the insidious disease.
The latter part of June she returned to her home here where the last few weeks of her life were spent with her beloved parents. A sudden hemorrhage hastened the end and she passed from this life Tuesday evening, July 24th, at ten o'clock.
Frances was an accomplished artist whose work possessed a fidelity to nature that can come only from the most exquisite taste. Hers was one of those noble natures which is best loved when best understood. Her experience had given her a broad and comprehensive view of life, and horculture had developed a.singnlar purity of thought.
She was a member of the First Unitarian church of Rochester, and a consistent exponent of liberal religion. Though her illness was tedious and her suffering much, those to whom she was nearest and dearest will ever carry her patient endurance and tender appreciation in loving remembrance.
She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Potter, of this place; and her brothers, Dr. Jay A. Potter, of DesMoines, Iowa, Carl H. Potter, of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Elbert L. Potter, now in Rochester New York.
The funeral was conducted Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the M. E. church, Rev. J. H. Palmer of Cedar Rapids officiating, assisted by Rev. L. Lockard of this place. The church was profusely decorated with floral offerings from sympathizing friends. The obsequies were attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors and the remains were laid to rest in Wyoming's beautiful cemetery.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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