Emma Rosetta Thompson Bowers

1916 - 2004  (87 years)

• Name	Emma Rosetta Thompson Bowers
  Born	19 Sep 1916	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	14 Jan 2004	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Person ID	I2280	Rossville
  Last Modified	28 Nov 2017

  
  

  Father	Nels Thompson,   b. 24 Aug 1874, Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri ,   d. 13 Aug 1962, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Alta Rosetta Keller Thompson,   b. 18 Apr 1878, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Apr 1966, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  (Age 88 years)
  Married	6 Mar 1899	Adrian, Jackson County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 1 Delia couple celebrates 59th wedding annivesrary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson of Delia celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 9. Those present were brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson; Curtis and Ina Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowers, Christina, Ruth Anne, Larry and Johnny Bowers. The beautiful four-tier cake was made by Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson and children; Mr. Vernon Keller and Skipper.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 2 Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson Open house for 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson will hold open house at their farm home six miles north of Delia, March 8, from 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 3 Observe 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home north of Delia, March 8, 1959. Their four daughters served dinner to the couple and their brothers and sister. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson, Mr, and Mrs. L. V. Keller, Mrs. Alma Keller, a cousin, all of Delia, Mr. and Mrs. James Worthington, Rawlings, Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Rossville. Grandchildren present were Harry Herrington, Dr. and Mrs. James Brennan, Larry, Ruth Anne, Johnny and Diane Bowers. Also present were Father Nebiols, Lawrence and Alfred Bowers, Marvin Berry and Norma Fortier. At the reception which followed, Ina Thompson cut the lovely three tiered cake that was baked and presented as a gift by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Mrs. Emma Bowers poured the punch. Also assisting at the reception were Mrs. Stella Herrington. Mrs. James Brennan. Ruth Anne Bowers and Mrs. Lawrence Bowers. Nearly 200 friends and relatives signed the guest book, coming from Hiawatha, Holton, Soldier, Topeka. Rossville, Eskridge, St. Marys, Mayetta, Emmett, and Delia. They brought many lovely gifts. Alta and Nels were married at the U. B. Church at Adrian, March 6, 1899, by the Rev. J. Wykert. Two of his children attended the reception, Lydia and Olin. There were three in attendance at the reception that were present at the wedding 60 years ago. Chris Thompson, Lin Keller and Lillie Keller Worthington. Their first home was one mile west of their present one and they have spent their entire married life in this community. They have led an active life taking part in all community affairs. Although confined to a wheelchair, Alta does most of her house work and pieces quilts for pastime. Nels still farms 400 acres of land and every nice day finds him on one of his new tractors in the field. They have served their community well and thru the years Nels has held many a public office. They are the parents of five living children, Stella Herrington, Silver Lake; Ina and Curtis of Topeka; Emma Bowers and Christina Bowers, Delia. They enjoy television but most of all they enjoy the visits from friends and relatives.
  Family ID	F594	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Alfred Miles Bowers,   b. 27 Sep 1913, Osage City, Osage County, Kansas ,   d. 13 Apr 2001, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Married	30 Dec 1937	Osage City, Osage County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Anniversary- Bowers, Alfred and Emma 1 Bowerses celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowers, Silver Lake, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27 in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church, Silver Lake. Alfred and Emma Thompson were married Dec. 30, 1937 at Osage City. Hosts will be the couple's sisters: Ina Thompson, Silver Lake; Christina Bowers, Delia; Bernice Bowers and Emily Keaka, Topeka.
  		Anniversary- Bowers, Alfred and Emma 2 Bowers Couple Married 60 Years Alfred Miles Bowers and Emma Rosetta Thompson Bowers, Silver Lake, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on December 30. The couple was married December 30,1937, at Osage City. They will be honored with a reception Sunday, December 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Silver Lake Senior Citizen Center, 404 E. Lake, Silver Lake. The couple requests no gifts. Mr. Bowers is a retired farmer and Mrs. Bowers is a retired school teacher.
  		Anniversary- Bowers, Alfred and Emma 3 63rd Anniversary for Bowers Couple Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowers, Silver Lake, will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary Saturday, December 30, with a reception in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Rossville Valley Manor. Emma Thompson and Alfred Bowers were married in Osage City December 30,1937. The couple would appreciate cards sent to Alfred Bowers, c/o Rossville Valley Manor 66533; or to Emma Bowers, 405 Chestnut, Silver Lake 66539.
  Last Modified	28 Nov 2017 14:01:50
  Family ID	F593	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Married - 30 Dec 1937 - Osage City, Osage County, Kansas Buried - - Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Bowers, Emma Emma R. Bowers Emma R. Bowers, 87, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, January 14, 2004 at Rossville Valley Manor. Emma was born September 19, 1916, in Delia, the daughter of Nels and Alta Keller Thompson. She had lived in the Silver Lake community since 1967. She graduated from Delia High School in 1934. She obtained a BA and Masters Degree in Education at Washburn University. Emma taught school for 45 years. She lived in Jackson County before moving to Silver Lake. She was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church. Emma married Alfred M. Bowers on December 30, 1937 at Osage City. He died April 13, 2001. A brother and three sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Her service was Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Burial was in Adrian Cemetery, near Delia. Family members greeted friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday. A prayer service was held at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church, the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, or the Rossville Valley Manor, and sent in care of the funeral home at 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536.