American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-03-06
Funeral Services for the
Late Mrs. Ruth JackIin

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Funeral services over tho remain
OF the late Mrs. Ruth Jacklin wer
held IN the Third Ward Chanel Tues
Jay afternoon at 1870 D. m. A lare
number of relatives and friends gath
cred to show their respect and regar,
Tor the departed. Bishop John r
iiihdley was In charge of the seryi
ces; and the Third Ward choir rend
cred beautiful selections; solos wer,
sung by j. p. X. Jensen and Georg,
hunter, and a biographical sketch O
her life was read by Mrs. Mary Abel
The speakers during the service,
were James Crystal, Bishop w b
smith and John II. Hindley, who ex
tolled the exemplary life of the deceas
ed, the good work accomplished b,
herself and husband in the rearing O
a numerous family in the faith
the gospel, and of her Industry and
integrity to the truth. The benedic.
ton was pronounced by George
Abel of the ward bishopric.
The following sketch was read b,
Mrs. Mary Abel
Sister Ruth Jacklin was born on tn,
2nd day OF December, 1S47, at Calde.
cut, Bediordshire, Egnland, Her faith.
err samuel WagstafI. and her mother
Maria Lucy Webb, were OF good Eng.
lish stock, 1T recipients for the COS
pei truth when delivered to them b,
messengers of the restored faith OF
Christ. Ruth also was baptized 4
member OF the Church OF Jesus Chrial
OF Latter Day Saints, together witt
other younger members of the famiI7
In her native land. -
The Wagstaff family, having accept.
cd the gospel. We're imbued with the
spirit OF gathering, SO characteristic
OF the Saints, and In the. year 1862
emigratod from their native land 10
titan, locating at American Fork soon
after their arrived here.
Ruth was then girl of II. Al
though having had limited opportuni-
ties for an education, she had imbided
the spirit of industry, so necessary
for the growth and development OF
the pioneer community OF which she
formed part, Being naturally strong
and active, she began the life OF toll
and sacrifice which paved the way for
the comfort of those who should come
after
When II years of age she formed
her LIES partnership on April 18th,
1865, her lot was cast with George
Jacklin, a young man OF temperate
ana industrious habits, and unitedly
they took up their battle OF life.
In those days life was not always
a bed of roses, but many times thorns
and briers seemed to predominant, re-
curing strong arms and resolute
hearts to conquer the difficulties
which presented themselves.
They were blessed with eleven chill
dren, each one Of which were well
come TO their family circle and its
needs provided for, and that training
Impaired which goes to good citizen
ship and God-fearing lives. Five Of
this number preceded Sister Jacklin
to the great beyond.
She was not one who sought public
recognition. Her life was a home life
one OF devotion to husband and fam
n.y. but she was thorough Latter
Day Saint. Hcr life proved her faith,
her devotion to the cause of truth
she entered willingly into the order
Of Celestial marriage, and when death
claimed her partner sister, her chill
iren, three In number, were as her
own; and could they now speak would
say she was indeed mother TO them
showing no preference. This speaks
her goodness OF heart.
After the division of the American
Fork wards, and the Third Ward Re-.
lief Society was organized, Sister
JaCklin was chosen as teacher,
which position she faithfully filled UNI
"A her health hindered her from maxi
ing her usual rounds,
She has taught her children lessons
IF thrift, honesty and perseverance,
Her example will ever be an aid, a liy-
ing encouragement to them.
May Father bless each one left
with a spirit of resignment to His
will May lie assist them to live lives
worthy n place with their parents IN
fathers Kingdom
She was blessed In receiving her
second blessings in the Temple, and
seeing all Of her children who have
lived to be married, married in the
House Of God,
She has gone to Join loved ones,
aud to meet the reward OF we'll
spent life,
Gould we now hear our mother,
~ loving sister friend,
rwOuld be, Dear ones | love you,
Be faithful to the end
GROVE not for me TO cause me pain
N happy and at rest;
'Tis Joy to meet with loved ones
And dwell among the blest"
BE thankful for your calling,