Gospel Herald - Vol. XX, No. 28 - October 13, 1927, pages 622,663
Bender.--Jacob S. Bender was born in East Zorra, Ont., Sept. 14, 1862; died on the same place that he was born Sept 21, 1927. He was united in marriage to Barbara Schwartzentruber Oct. 11, 1887. To this union were born 7 children (Noah, Elias, Manassah, Amanda, wife of Menno Zehr, Emma wife of Albert Oesch, Ida and Christina wife of Norman Roi). His wife (Barbara) predeceased him 1 year 6 months ago. He is survived by his 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Hry Brenneman and Mrs. David Sommer), 1 aunt (90 years old, who lost her eye sight about a year ago), and many relatives and friends. His sudden death was a great shock to the whole community, as he passed away so unexpectedly. The funeral was held from his late home Sept. 24, and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends from far and near. Interment in the Mennonite Cemetery 16 line East Zorra. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Peter S. Zehr at the house, and at the church by Bro. Chr. Zehr of Wellesley. (Text, Jno. 14:6) and by Bro. Daniel Steinman of Wilmot, Text, Rev. 20:6.
"Peaceful be the rest, dear father,
It is sweet to breathe thy name;
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same."
Children.
Bender.--Jacob S. Bender was born in East Zorra, Ont., Sept. 14, 1862; died on the same place that he was born Sept 21, 1927. He was united in marriage to Barbara Schwartzentruber Oct. 11, 1887. To this union were born 7 children (Noah, Elias, Manassah, Amanda, wife of Menno Zehr, Emma wife of Albert Oesch, Ida and Christina wife of Norman Roi). His wife (Barbara) predeceased him 1 year 6 months ago. He is survived by his 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Hry Brenneman and Mrs. David Sommer), 1 aunt (90 years old, who lost her eye sight about a year ago), and many relatives and friends. His sudden death was a great shock to the whole community, as he passed away so unexpectedly. The funeral was held from his late home Sept. 24, and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends from far and near. Interment in the Mennonite Cemetery 16 line East Zorra. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Peter S. Zehr at the house, and at the church by Bro. Chr. Zehr of Wellesley. (Text, Jno. 14:6) and by Bro. Daniel Steinman of Wilmot, Text, Rev. 20:6.
"Peaceful be the rest, dear father,
It is sweet to breathe thy name;
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same."
Children.
Gospel Herald - Vol. XX, No. 28 - October 13, 1927, pages 622,663
Bender.--Jacob S. Bender was born in East Zorra, Ont., Sept. 14, 1862; died on the same place that he was born Sept 21, 1927. He was united in marriage to Barbara Schwartzentruber Oct. 11, 1887. To this union were born 7 children (Noah, Elias, Manassah, Amanda, wife of Menno Zehr, Emma wife of Albert Oesch, Ida and Christina wife of Norman Roi). His wife (Barbara) predeceased him 1 year 6 months ago. He is survived by his 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Hry Brenneman and Mrs. David Sommer), 1 aunt (90 years old, who lost her eye sight about a year ago), and many relatives and friends. His sudden death was a great shock to the whole community, as he passed away so unexpectedly. The funeral was held from his late home Sept. 24, and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends from far and near. Interment in the Mennonite Cemetery 16 line East Zorra. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Peter S. Zehr at the house, and at the church by Bro. Chr. Zehr of Wellesley. (Text, Jno. 14:6) and by Bro. Daniel Steinman of Wilmot, Text, Rev. 20:6.
"Peaceful be the rest, dear father,
It is sweet to breathe thy name;
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same."
Children.
Bender.--Jacob S. Bender was born in East Zorra, Ont., Sept. 14, 1862; died on the same place that he was born Sept 21, 1927. He was united in marriage to Barbara Schwartzentruber Oct. 11, 1887. To this union were born 7 children (Noah, Elias, Manassah, Amanda, wife of Menno Zehr, Emma wife of Albert Oesch, Ida and Christina wife of Norman Roi). His wife (Barbara) predeceased him 1 year 6 months ago. He is survived by his 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Hry Brenneman and Mrs. David Sommer), 1 aunt (90 years old, who lost her eye sight about a year ago), and many relatives and friends. His sudden death was a great shock to the whole community, as he passed away so unexpectedly. The funeral was held from his late home Sept. 24, and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends from far and near. Interment in the Mennonite Cemetery 16 line East Zorra. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Peter S. Zehr at the house, and at the church by Bro. Chr. Zehr of Wellesley. (Text, Jno. 14:6) and by Bro. Daniel Steinman of Wilmot, Text, Rev. 20:6.
"Peaceful be the rest, dear father,
It is sweet to breathe thy name;
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same."
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