Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-07-22
OBITUARY.

Father Mcdonald died at his
home in Stafford county July g..
1910. He was born in Virginia,
June 10, 1885. He completed sew
enty-five full years and twenty
eight days. He was married to
Mary Robertson, Jan. %, 1853.
They travelled through life tOgeth
er fifty-twO years
Of this union nine children wer-
bOrE the first, a girl, dying in in
fancy. The remaining eight chill
dren, four boys and four girls are
yet living to realize the loss Of
a kind and loving father. He va
converted to Jesus at a campmeek
ing in Virginia, soon after marry
ing and united with the southern
NJ. E. church, later he united with
the North NJ. E. church and about
ten years ago he cast his LOT with
the United Brethren church and
remained a member till death
He and family moved to Missouri .
N 1871, and later came to Kansas
and located at his last home in !.
1886.
He was stricken down with a
severe attack Of La Grippe, in
April, resulting in lung trouble
from which he never recovered,
He was in bed most of the time
during his entire sickness. He
bore his affection with great pa
tlence, and seemed recOnciled to
the will of his Heavenly Father.
During his sickness all of his chil
dren were present at some times
and tenderly cared for him to the
last. :,
Father Mcdonald lived a faith
full Christian till Jesus called him
to a better country. His last word
was that Jesus was coming for
him, and all pain was over. He
leaves wife and eight children,
and numerous grand children.
Four of his brothers survive him.
A kind and loving husband and
father has gone to be with his
Saviour. His life's work is fin
Shed. his spirit has gone to his
Maker, he lives in the hearts Of
those that knew him. The funer-
a. was held at the home and his
body laid to rest in Eden Valley
cemetery.
A precious one from us is gone,
His voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled;
The boon His love had given,
And though the body slumbez
here,
The soul is safe in Heaven. ..
Dearest father thou hast left u.s.
And our loss we deeply feel,
But It's God that has bereft u.s..
l He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day Of life is fled, -.
When in Heaven with joy to
greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
Weep not that his tolls are Ovef.,
Weep not that his race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly
Wien our work like his is done.
Till then we yield with gladneSs
Our father to Him to keep, ..
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
"He giveth his loved ones sleep"
Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful in thy grave so low,
Thou no more will join our num- ,
Der,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope TO meet thee, .
When the day of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet
thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.o
:.
Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are
Ger, .
On the border land we left him,
Soon to meet and part no more.
} When we leave this world Of
changes, .
When we leave this world of care
! We shall find our missing loved
one
r In our Fathers mansion fair.
} j. S. REES,
Pastor.
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