Stella Ray Blackman

Payette Independent
Friday, February 17, 1905

Died

Stella Blackman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Blackman, died yesterday afternoon, Feb. 16, at 11 o’clock from consumption.

Payette Independent (Friday, February 24, 1905)

In Memoriam (By: A Friend)

On February 16, Stella Ray Blackman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Blackman, aged 15 years, departed this earthly existence to begin that heavenly life which knows no sorrow, after an extended illness of two long years. During all this time, she bore her affliction with great patience. She never complained, and always showed marked consideration for the feelings of her devoted mother and father.

As a daughter, she was adored; as a sister, she exerted a most commendable influence upon her brothers and sister, by her kind and lovely disposition and character.

She was a member of the young ladies class in the Presbyterian Sunday school. Six of her classmates acted as pall bearers.

The funeral services were conducted from the beautiful family home on East Main street, Rev. J. J. Davey officiating, taking for the subject of his discourse, "Heaven."

The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of their numerous friends and neighbors in this dark hour of their affliction.