Mary “Dode” (Pfifer) Green (1883-1924)
Source: Joyce (Hansen) George
MRS. CHARLES GREEN DIED SUNDAY
Former Mills County Woman, Sister of Mrs. Dent of This CIty Succumbed to Injuries Sustained in Auto Accident
Mrs. Charles Green of Shelby, sister of Mrs. Minnie Dent of this city passed away in a Council Bluffs hospital early Sunday morning. Funeral services were held in that city Tuesday morning. Rev. Joseph Stille, pastor of the Second Baptist church of that city being in charge of the services, which were largely attended and many friends from Shelby and Persia were unable to be present on account of the condition of the roads. Burial was made in the Plumer cemetery near Dumfries.
The following life sketch has been furnished by the pastor:
Miss Mary Angeline (“Dode”) Phifer was born on October 19, 1883 in Mills county, Iowa, and died March 23, 1924 at the age of 40 years, 4 months and 4 days.
On March 29, 1905, she was united in marriage to Charles J. Green and to this union were born two daughters, Viola, age 14 years and Edna May, age 7 years, who together with her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Dent of Glenwood, Iowa, and Mrs. W. S. Anderson, 2615 Avenue C, Council Bluffs, Iowa, one brother, Harry Phifer living at 809 Sixth Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and other relatives as well as a large host of friends mourn her departure.
Mrs. Green's death was the direct results of an automobile accident, which occurred about four months ago and although everything possible was done to restore her to her normal self, yet nothing seemed to avail. She was a very loving, cheerful, patient mother as well as a faiithful help-mate in life.
Mrs. Charles J. Green
Mention has already been made of the death of the devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Charles J. Green, in a hospital at Council Bluffs. Though all her married life was spent outside the county yet she always seemed one to us in this western part of Mills county. She was born and grew to womanhood here.
She was the victim of an auto accident that at first appeared not serious. It was confidently hoped that she would eventually get well. Every possible skill and care was given her but without avail. She became more ill during the last few weeks and finally death claimed her at the early age of a few months beyond two score years.
The following annals of her life were read at the funeral services. They will correct some statements made in Monday's Tribune.
Mary Angeline Phifer, known among her friends as “Dode” Phifer, was born in Mills county October 19, 1883, the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Phifer, pioneers of Oak township.
She was united in marriage with Charles J. Green March 29, 1905, in the house of her sister in Oak township, Mr. and Mrs. Green moved at once to near Persia, Ia., where they lived until four years ago, when they moved to near Shelby, Ia. To this union two daughters were born, Viola, aged 14 years, and Edna May, age 7 years. These with the husband mourn the loss of a lovable and devoted wife and mother. Beside these she is mourned by two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Dent, Glenwood, and Mrs. W. S. Anderson of 2615 Ave. C, Council Bluffs, and one brother, Harry Phifer of 809 6th Ave., Council Bluffs. Many other relatives and a large number of friends in three counties mourn her death.
Mrs. Green's death resulted from an automobile accident which occurred four months ago. Her brave fight for life was an inspiration to every one. Death had no terrors for her personally. Her life had been such as to be ready for the summons, but her love for husband and daughters was such that she made the best fight she could to postpone the final event.
How well do those who knew her in the communities that were her home during her life remember the cheerful disposition of Dode Pfifer. She loved to mingle with her neighbors and they loved her intensely because of the cheer she always brought.
Funeral services were held Tuesday from Cutler's Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, conducted by Rev. J. F. Stille of the West Oak Community Baptist church. The services were largely attended, many coming form Persia and Shelby to pay their respects. Burial was in Plumer Settlement Cemetery.