Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-01-26
MRS. NANCY. ELDER
PASSES AWAYEARLY
TO-DAY FOLLOWING
LONG ILLNESS
Most Estimable Woman,
Mother of John w. Elder,
Mayor of Albuquerque, Ans
wers Final Summons.
BODY TO BE TAKEN
TO OLD HOME TOWN

Crowned with years stretching far
beyond the sCriptural allotment OF
three score and ten, entering the nm.
known without fear or awe, confident
that she had accomplished everything
possible to accomplish In this life.
Mrs Nancy b. Elder. mother OF Dr.
john VI Elder, mayor OF Albuquerque.
died az o'clock this morning, at the
Elder home, 1872 North Eighth street
The end was not unexpected Mrs
Elder had been III for more than a
year and Il had been apparent for
some time that death was but Ques-
tlOn OF days. General dissolution in
cident to Old age was the cause OF
death. Mrs. Elder having attained the
/ ripe old age Of 70 years.
News OF Mrg. Elders death will
bring sorrow 10 many hearts In Albtl-
querque: In Mayer, Arizona. where
she resided for several years; and In
many parts OF Pennsylvania. IN which
state she was born and Feared amt
where the best part Of her HE was
spent Mrs. Elder was woman of
much strength OF character. wonder
ful In many ways: brave. strong. help.
Illness she showed rare Christian for
titude, being patient and cheerful in
the face ~ ever present suffering.
Born in Westmoreland county,
Pennsylvania, July 10, 1888 Mrs FL
der's maiden name was Nancy Bar
nett. Grown 20 womanhOod she was
married TO Rev J. s Elder. Pres
byterian minister who labored for
many years as pastor OF the presby.
terrain church in Clarion, Penna. II
was while wife OF Rev Mr.. Elder.
whose death occurred IN 1896. that
Mrs. Elder did the best work OF her
life. Every church member Is aware
of the sacrifices that must be endured
by the wife OF a minister: Of the many
errands OF charity and mercy that
she Is called upon to perform. and it
Is a beautiful tribute To- her life and
memory To say that Mrs Elder was a
true helpmate TO her husband. that
she was an inspiration 10 him In his
work and assisted him to carry the
burden that often times became heay-
Ter than any but his wife knew In
many Pennsylvania towns today, al
though Mrs Elder has been away
many years, her name is uttered as
a benedictioR by former parishioners.
Her husband dying Ia Pennsylvania
In 1896, Mrs. Elder came 10 Albuquer-
que with her two sons Dr j. w Elder
and James NJ Elder. the latter going
to Mayer. near Prescott. Ariz. Mrs.
Elder lived In Albuquerque seven
years with Or. Elder. later going To
Mayer 10 be with her other son. She
remained In Mayer several years. Two
months ago she returned 90 Albu-
querqne, having been ill for many
months before Il was realized that
death was imminent and her two sons
had been here close to the bedside for
many DAYS The end came peacefully
az o'clock this morning
The BODY will be taken back 10
Clarion. Penn, the old family home.
Tor burial. by James NJ Elder on a
Santa BE train tomorrow afternoon.
Private funeral services will be held
at the Elder home here at 3 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon. Rev Hugh A.
Cooper pastor OF the Presbyterian
church will ofiiciate
The many friends % Mayor Elder
and of his brother. James, will extend
deep sympathy In time Of their sor.
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