Bessie Minge, the youngest of seven children, was born April 14, 1917 at Claremore, OK. Her mother was a Native American of the Cherokee Nation. Her father loved to cultivate the earth, as she did. Two years later her mother, along with many others, died with influenza. Bible reading became an important part of her life, giving comfort and hope of seeing her mother again someday. It was the US Great Depression, dust bowl conditions and there was little employment. On August 12, 1936 she married Eldred (Cleo) Minge. They traveled to Everett for work and remained for the 63 years of their marriage. He preceded her in death in 2000. The marriage produced four children, Laveina, Lawrence, Luwana and Roy; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Jehovah's witnesses helped her to understand more about the Bible. She was baptized in 1939. Bessie fell asleep in death with loving children at her side on January 12, 2014. We are thankful for the loving care of Claudette Smith, her family and helpers, Bethany at Silverlake, and Providence Hospital and Hospice. A memorial service will be held at Henry M. Jackson High School, Mill Creek, WA. Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m.
Published in The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, 2014 (edited)
Published in The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, 2014 (edited)
Bessie Minge, the youngest of seven children, was born April 14, 1917 at Claremore, OK. Her mother was a Native American of the Cherokee Nation. Her father loved to cultivate the earth, as she did. Two years later her mother, along with many others, died with influenza. Bible reading became an important part of her life, giving comfort and hope of seeing her mother again someday. It was the US Great Depression, dust bowl conditions and there was little employment. On August 12, 1936 she married Eldred (Cleo) Minge. They traveled to Everett for work and remained for the 63 years of their marriage. He preceded her in death in 2000. The marriage produced four children, Laveina, Lawrence, Luwana and Roy; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Jehovah's witnesses helped her to understand more about the Bible. She was baptized in 1939. Bessie fell asleep in death with loving children at her side on January 12, 2014. We are thankful for the loving care of Claudette Smith, her family and helpers, Bethany at Silverlake, and Providence Hospital and Hospice. A memorial service will be held at Henry M. Jackson High School, Mill Creek, WA. Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m.
Published in The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, 2014 (edited)
Published in The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, 2014 (edited)
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