Janie May Nichols was born on 14. Aug. 1903 at Bucks Grove, Jackson County, Kansas. She married
Henry Wade Shove, son of
Raymond James Shove and
Alta Johnson, on 5. Oct. 1925 at Soldier, Jackson County, Kansas; 4 children. Janie May Nichols died on 20. Jan. 1963 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, at age 59. OBITUARY
Janie May Nicholas, eldest daughter of Johnie and Clara Maude Nicholas, was born on August 14, 1903, in the Bucks Grove community. An infant twin sister died at birth. Soon after Janie's birth the Nicholas family m oved to Oklahoma where they homesteaded; and two other children, Thomas and Pearl were born. Their happy family life was interrupted by the deat h of both parents when Janie was a teenager. The children then moved to Havensville, kansas where they lived with relatives and attended the Havensville schools.
After high school Janie attended Emporia State College, obtained a teaching certificate, and taught school in the Havensville community until her marriage.
On October 5, 1926 Janie May Nicholas was united in marriage to Henry W . Shove. They established their home on a farm in the English Ridge community where their four sons were born and reared. Although Janie was quite busy at home, she found time to participate in many community activities. She was a member of the English Ridge Grange, Bucks Grove Women 's Society for Christian service, N. J. P. Homemakers Demonstration unit and the local Y. W. C. A. group. She retained her membership in the H avensville Christian church, but she attended the Bucks Grove church an d Sunday School.
After a lingering illness Janie died in a Topeka hospital on January 20, 1962, at the age of 59 years, 5 months and 6 days. Typical of her whole life during her illness, she was thoughtful, kind and considerate of others. He undaunted spirit was a demonstration of courage and an inspiration to her family and many friends.
Preceding her in death, besides her parents, and infant twin sister, was her brother, Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Henry W. Shove; four sons, Gene Clere, Urbana, Illinois; Noel Dean, Littleton, Colorado; Cecil Ray of the home; and Henry Lee of Allentown, Pennsylvania; a sister, Mrs Fred G. Venneberg, Havensville, Kansas; and three grand children , Gregory, Myrene, and Kent of Urbana, Illinois.
Memorial services were at the Bucks Grove Methodist church on January 24, 1963 at 2 p.m. Reverend Wm. Hurtig and Paul D. Holter officiated. Mrs. Roy Marcoux, accompanied Mrs. Marilyn Robbins and Mrs Karen Kossow who sang. Casket bearers were: Leo Sumner, Winston Shove, Joe Stotts, Dave Fordham, Jerry Fordham, and Merle Beach. Those ladies assisting with the flowers were: Mrs Merle Beach, Mrs. Alton Beach, Mrs Fred Fisher, Mrs. Joe Stotts, Mrs Ralph Linnenbroker, and Mrs Lester Bottom.
Interment was in the Bucks Grove cemetery. Mercer funeral home of Ho ton, was in charge of arrangements.