Annie Thomas, widow of Pre. Jacob H. Thomas, was born Feb. 9, 1852; died Sept. 6, 1940;
aged 88 y. 6 m. 26 d.
She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. She was of a quiet disposition, which was a help to her companion in his ministry. She was afflicted a little over 9 years. The last 3 years she spent most of her time in bed. She always enjoyed visitors and especially singing.
Her companion preceded her Dec. 14, 1939, also 1 daughter and 2 sons in younger years. She is survived by these children: Mary, wife of Martin K. Haverstick (who was very faithful-waiting upon mother), and Abram at home; Annie, wife of John B. Harnish, near Byerland; Elmer B., Jacob B., and Martin B., all of New Danville; also 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at home Sept. 8 by Brethren Henry Nauman and Maris Hess, and at Byerland Mennonite Church by Brethren James Hess and D. Stoner Krady.
Text, Heb. 11: 16.
Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas
info from:
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 25
September 19, 1940 ----- page 543
aged 88 y. 6 m. 26 d.
She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. She was of a quiet disposition, which was a help to her companion in his ministry. She was afflicted a little over 9 years. The last 3 years she spent most of her time in bed. She always enjoyed visitors and especially singing.
Her companion preceded her Dec. 14, 1939, also 1 daughter and 2 sons in younger years. She is survived by these children: Mary, wife of Martin K. Haverstick (who was very faithful-waiting upon mother), and Abram at home; Annie, wife of John B. Harnish, near Byerland; Elmer B., Jacob B., and Martin B., all of New Danville; also 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at home Sept. 8 by Brethren Henry Nauman and Maris Hess, and at Byerland Mennonite Church by Brethren James Hess and D. Stoner Krady.
Text, Heb. 11: 16.
Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas
info from:
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 25
September 19, 1940 ----- page 543
Annie Thomas, widow of Pre. Jacob H. Thomas, was born Feb. 9, 1852; died Sept. 6, 1940;
aged 88 y. 6 m. 26 d.
She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. She was of a quiet disposition, which was a help to her companion in his ministry. She was afflicted a little over 9 years. The last 3 years she spent most of her time in bed. She always enjoyed visitors and especially singing.
Her companion preceded her Dec. 14, 1939, also 1 daughter and 2 sons in younger years. She is survived by these children: Mary, wife of Martin K. Haverstick (who was very faithful-waiting upon mother), and Abram at home; Annie, wife of John B. Harnish, near Byerland; Elmer B., Jacob B., and Martin B., all of New Danville; also 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at home Sept. 8 by Brethren Henry Nauman and Maris Hess, and at Byerland Mennonite Church by Brethren James Hess and D. Stoner Krady.
Text, Heb. 11: 16.
Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas
info from:
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 25
September 19, 1940 ----- page 543
aged 88 y. 6 m. 26 d.
She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. She was of a quiet disposition, which was a help to her companion in his ministry. She was afflicted a little over 9 years. The last 3 years she spent most of her time in bed. She always enjoyed visitors and especially singing.
Her companion preceded her Dec. 14, 1939, also 1 daughter and 2 sons in younger years. She is survived by these children: Mary, wife of Martin K. Haverstick (who was very faithful-waiting upon mother), and Abram at home; Annie, wife of John B. Harnish, near Byerland; Elmer B., Jacob B., and Martin B., all of New Danville; also 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at home Sept. 8 by Brethren Henry Nauman and Maris Hess, and at Byerland Mennonite Church by Brethren James Hess and D. Stoner Krady.
Text, Heb. 11: 16.
Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas
info from:
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 25
September 19, 1940 ----- page 543
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