The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-05-23
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home place. Two sisters, Mrs. N. w.
Gray, of Spring Greek township, and
Mrs. DIR. Stafford, of Cedar Rapids,
besides many friends, are also left to
mourn her departure. Mrs. Conner
has been in poor health for about two
years, but during all that time she
bore her sufferings with patience and
cheerfulness. She often expressed
desire to live for the sake of her chill
dren, but said she was willing to go,
knowing her dear ones were awaiting
her in heaven. Although the COM
munity has lost true and faithful
friend, and her place in the home as
mother can never be filled, yet we are
comforted by the thought that her
life was hid in Christ, that her work
here is ended and she has entered in
to rest. AS we noticed her sweet,
peaceful expression as she lay pre-
pared for her last resting place, we
could not wish her back but felt that
heaven was much nearer since one
more dear one was there.
"God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like hers, is done!
Till then we would yield with gladness
Our treasure to Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance,
He giveth His loved ones Sleep "
The funeral services were conduct.
ed by Rev. T. @. Kenworthy at Bloom
field church, Thursday, May 16, at IL
a. M, from the text, John 14:21.
Amid the tears of friends and covered
with beautiful floral tributes, all that
was mortal of mother, sister and
friend was tenderly laid in Bloomfield
cemetery to await the resurrection.
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OBITUARY.
A tribute of praise to the memory
of Mrs. Suda Coffin Miller, wife of
A. ]. Miller, of Shelby, Iowa, who de-
parted this life in the lovely month of
May, 1901, by Mrs. P. j. Coffin Prime,
Oskaloosa, Iowa:
Possessed with kind disposition,
characterized with habits of industry
and a system of economy, using the
proffered opportunities while under
bodily affection, rendering little pleas
antries to brighten for others life's
rugged pathway. Especially was she
tireless in her devotion to God and
to family duties. For the past fifteen
years she was an invalid, bearing her
suffering patiently and cheerfully,
leaving as legacy to her host of
friends clear impress of strong
mind. No one claimed for her any
great distinction, and those that knew
her best loved her most, and only
those knew her priceless value. She
laid down life's burden as one who
had returned from a wearisome jour
ney, and in death her friends keenIy
suffered loss. Mrs. Miller departed
this life in her Saith year. She lived
to see her family reach manhood and
womanhood, and oftimes their hearts
were gladdened by the presence of
mother. Mr.. Miller was a devoted
/ husband and special care was be-
slowed upon his wife. Only those
who were associated with the de-
ceased are able to render proper es-
TEEN now that she is taken from the
home, from the church and the o. E.
s., of which she was member where
/ by her genial presence men and wom-
en- were made better. In none of
these places will again be seen the
CHEEKY face of Mrs. Miller, but the
sweetness of her Christian spirit will
prove faithful benediction. The
workman may fall, but Gods work
must go on. Even in youth she sought
for a city which has foundations,
whose builder and maker is God.
leave this simple tribute, this token
of love, to the memory of the de-
parted, and pause to drop tear and
reverently thank God that she was
my girlhood friend.
Yes, she was the dearest of my girl
hood friends,
With motives as pure as FURNISHED
gold;
One of the few our Heavenly Father
sends,
But timely gathered into the upper
fold.
Gone from husband and children dear
Away from the youthful scenes o.
the past,
To sing Gods praise through endless
years, ~H#.
Yes, gone TO join the white robeC
host.
She was generous, noble, and true a
steel,