Obit: Derifield, Carissa J. Mabie (1858 – 1921)

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Surnames: Preston, Mabie, Derifield, Drinkwine, Hadley

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Sep 1921

Derifield, Carissa J. Mabie (11 FEB 1858 – 22 AUG 1921)

Carissa Jane Preston was born Feb. 11, 1858 in Sheboygan Co., Wis., and died Aug. 22, 1921, at Wenatchee, Wash. at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 11 days.

She was married Oct. 13, 1874 to John C. Mabie at Neillsville (Clark Co.), Wis. Her husband died in February 1901, leaving three children, now residing in Washington, Mrs. G.W. Drinkwine of Wenatchee, at whose home the mother died; L.G. Mabie of Monitor, and A.C. Mabie of Dalkena, all of whom were with their mother when she passed away.

In February 1903 she came west to Washington and was married Dec. 28, 1906 to I.M. Derifield of Malaga, Wash., who survives her. Besides her husband and children, she leaves an aunt, Mrs. D.R. Hadley of Sand Point, Idaho, and nine grandchildren.

She was a member of the Christian Church and a devoted church worker. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss.

The funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Central Church of Christ, Rev. Harry L. Bell and Rev. Longston officiating. Interment was in the Wenatchee Cemetery.