Payette Independent
Thursday, July 09, 1914
Mrs. Eva May Forbes died Tuesday morning, about 9:30, July 7th, after a long illness. Mrs. Forbes had been in failing health for almost a year, and for the past nine weeks had been confined to her bed. Her mother, Mrs. Minnie Cob, the only near relative, was with her during her sickness and death.
Mrs. Forbes was born in Nebraska, Oct. 27, 1877. She was married to Burt G. Forbes July 3rd, 1897, and was the loving mother of ten children, seven of whom, and a husband survive her. The family have been residents of Payette for eight years. She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ, of Payette and her interest was clearly shown in many ways, one of which was by getting her seven children ready for Sunday school every Sunday morning. The funeral was held at the Christian church on Wednesday, at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Smith. Interment in Riverside cemetery.
