OTIS, Pamela L.

Newspaper Unknown Wednesday, September 27, 1911 ESTIMABLE PIONEER WOMAN IS DEAD Mrs. T. W. Otis, one of the noblest of Christian women and endeared to all in the community, passed away yesterday morning after an illness of several months, due to cancer. The loss of this estimable pioneer woman is a particularly sad one, removing as it does one whose many years was devoted to charity in a modest and unassuming way and whose kind and generous acts will linger long in the memory of those who knew her best and loved her most. Mild in manners, and gentle in demeanor, the many years she had been known to so many in this section only cements the affection cherished for her, and which yesterday was feelingly and sincerely expressed when the news of her death was announced. Mrs. Otis was a woman of exceptional ability, and recognized as a leader in any movement that had for its purpose the uplifting of the down-trodden, and the succoring or the afflicted. No better tribute can be extended her memory than by saying that she was kind and considerate to all alike, no matter in what walk of life they struggled. The death of Mrs. Otis takes away another of the fast disappearing pioneer woman of Arizona. She arrived from Los Angeles with her husband, who survives, in 1874, and ever since both have resided happily under the old roof under which closed her earthly career yesterday. Before coming to Prescott she had been a resident of Los Angeles from 1872, arriving from the eastern states. Her early life was passed in York county, Maine, where she was born in December of 1835. Her parents were among the first settlers of that section, which was sparsely settled, and privations burdened all who ventured to the country. Her marriage to Mr. Otis took place forty-two years ago in Cleveland, Ohio, and from that day to the present man and wife have been constantly with each other. One daughter survives, Mrs. Edward Blake, who was at her side when the summons came with five grandchildren. During her life in this city she was a consistent member of the Congregational church, and of many charter members, but two are left to tell the story of the early struggles of that denomination. Over twenty years ago Mrs. Otis was the principal teacher in the Sunday school of her church, and today there are in the city twenty who were in the class, who have passed out of youth and all of whom, however, look back on the past with deep devotion for the woman who so zealously guided them on the path of ____ (part of sentence cut off) The affliction which caused her death, was first known a year ago. The progress was certain and a few weeks ago her illness assumed such an alarming condition that all hope was abandoned. She began sinking a few days ago, and ended the journey complacently and fearless of the future. The funeral will be held this afternoon, and from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. the remains may be viewed at the home, after which they will be taken to the Congregational church where the last sad rites will be observed.