Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-08-27
Death Dr.. D. F. Burner.

DR.. d. +. Burner is dead. This an
nouncement, by its suddeunes5, shocke
many hearts, brought n feeling OF sad
ness to many friends and caused tears OF
sympathy 70 flpw from many eyes.
When after long life Of uaefulnes'
there seems nothing more for man to d.
but TO die, it Is sad. though 1t IL natural
aud inevitable; Int when death comes to
one In the yigor OF manhood, while
engaged IN the active and useful bust
ness OF life, il is ind cd an occasion OF
bitter sorrOw and deep distress.
DIR. Burner was actively engaged IN
the practice Of his profession up to within
one week OF the day of his death. lie
was well and fav0rably known especially
IN the Southern part of thus county. lie
was kind and generous. With him life's
work was to scatter deeds OF love and
words of kindness He was indeed not
only admired by his acquai ntances, but
he was warmly loved by those who best
knew him. His noble traits of character
we're recognized by all. He was as
brave as the brayest and as gentle as the
gentlest.
For twenty four years, he had been
consistent member of the Methodist
church. He loved his church and was
regular in his attenda nee. He was
taken sick on Sunday afternoon Aug. IA,
and died on Sunday night August 2lst,
aged 80 years 7 months and 6 days.
During his sickness, he watched his
symptoms as closely AS he was
in the habit of watching those OF
his patients. De knew the condition of
his pulse and was quick to recognize
the least change.
On last Sunday morning he was re-
garded as much better, but he expressed
some apprehension "a to his heart being
able to bear the strain. At noon, there
was change for the worse, and no one
recognized it sooner than he. He re-
qnested two of his neighbors to stay With
him, remarking at the time, ut will
not be long" He expressed a desire to
live, but said "If caunOt recover, l am
prepared to 60" During the afternoon
he continued to grow worse, and before
night his friends we're fully conscious OF
the fact that be was rapidly passing
sway. His oheerfnlpess of deposition
did not desert him. He spoke kindly IN
those about HIM He united in religions
Worship with hrs pastor and attempted
to assist 10 singing, "Jesns. Lover OF my
sonl." When his hold on life was rapidly
growing weaker and the glaze of death
began to shut out the pictures OF all
earthly objects, he imagined that be
heard the voice of his sainted wife, calling
him, aud he sweety replied. "Ophelia, |
am coming"
His funeral. conducted by bis
pastor. who in this lat service o. love
was assisted bv Revs Dr. Stenhenson OF
the Presbyterian, N. II Skyles Of
the Reformed. L. n. Cutler and l.
Ranserman of the Christian, A. D..
B1shong of the Lutheran and Geo
Moore of the Methodist, church. was
attended by large concnurse of sympa-
thising friends The hiral offerings in
their abundance and beauty were sym
bolical OF the loving attachment OF an
unusually large circle of friends and adj
mirers.
The sweefly solemn music of the organ
and the tender words 50 ieelingly snug
by the choir tonched the hearts of the en-
tire congregation. Truly can we say
this sad hereivemsnt has thrown it,
pail of darkness over the hearts Of orr
entire community f,r His sun set,
while it was yet day"