Crawfordsville Journal Review 7-Oct-1952 p2 -- Mrs. Ida M. Booe, passed away Sunday
afternoon at her home in Bunnell, FLorida. She had been ill only a short time, though in
failling health since the death of her husband, Zeb E. Booe March 22, 1951. Mrs. Booe was
born in Fountain County July 10, 1862, daughter of Brazier and Sarah Ireland Coffing.
Shew as married to Zeb E. Booe Dec 13, 1886 and they made their home on the James Booe
farm southeast of Veedersburg. Shew as the mother of 5 sons and a daughter who died in
infancy. Three of the sons preceded their parents in death. Mr. and Mrs. Booe moved to
Veedersburg in 1905 where they were prominent in church and civic affairs. They moved to
Florida in 1913 and were pioneers int he development of the Florida east coast. Her two
remaining sons, Fred and Willie Frank (Bill) cared for their mother until her passing
Sunday. Besides the sons she also leaves 4 grandchldren; and 3 great grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Will Boyd of Indianapolis; and one brother, Guy Coffing of California and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were held in Bunnell.