The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-08-31
MRS. GEORGE FISH
CLAIMED BY DEATH
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of Mrs. Fish, it was known the enc
was near, and all friends were sadly
waiting the dread news of her going
away, and all hearts were grievec
when the death was reported, for the
deceased was loved by all who knew
her. -
She had an UNUSUAL sweet and low
ing disposition, and her long invalid
ism had endeared her to her friends
A few years ago she spent several
summers with her family in their cot
tage at Ward Springs. She was
obliged to remain in bed until after
noon of each day and wonderful are
the stories of her cheerfulness and
patience told by the other cottagers.
All the forenoon her lovely soprano
voice echoed through the woods, as
she lay on her bed of pain, singing
church hymns and old songs so dear
to her heart. Many one was cured
Of fault finding and dissatisfaction,
and led to look on the brighter side of
life by the sweet hallowed influence
of Mrs. Fish's beautiful life. No one,
not even her husband, ever heard her
say aught but good of any one. She
had a hopeful word for the least re-
sIected one, always insisting "there is
some good if we can only find it."
When Mrs. Fish was taken i'll she
was active in all social and church
work. She was confirmed in the
Episcopal church at the age of IS and
was always a devoted member. She
led the choir and played the organ for
many years, having a wonderfully
clear, rich soprano voice and was
glad to use her talent in her Masters
service.
The deceased was member of the
Eastern STAR of the Monday Musical
Club, and the Womans' Relief Corps.
In all these societies, she held offices
and was valued member. She was
Past President of the w. r. C. and at
the time was the youngest President
In the state. Mrs. Fish kept her mem
bership in these organizations till her
death, and had lively interest in all
their activities. She was unable to at
tend any meetings during the last
year and but seldom for several years.
Up to the last two months she was
able to receive calls from her friends
every day. They never tired her. She
always welcomed them with her
cheerful smile and hearty voice, and
was glad of all the news, and all that
was being done in the town. Her sick
room was a delightful place to be in,
and friends felt on leaving that BEN
eaiction had fallen upon them. She
helped more in her shut-in life than
many are able to help in long life
of perfect health and strength. And
no one in active life would be missed
more than will dear Belle Fish, our
loving and lovable friend. Friend she
was to all who knew her. She was
grateful for every little kindness
shown her, and often expressed sur
prise that. her friends did so much for
her. In her pure, unselfishness she
little dreamed that she herself was
giving out to her friends help and
strength, and comfort and courage.
Two or three years ago she was able
to go about with the help ola cane,
and was anxious to take part in
things. Her voice was always want
&c at funerals and she said, 81 must
dc it if they want me, for there is
SO little l can do" She sang in the
choir several times during Mr.. An
thongs service here.
1t will be remembered that she sang
a solo at the funeral of Mrs. C. M.
Sprague year ago by request of the
family. 1t was very hard for her as
Mrs. Sprague was very dear friend.
1t was the last time she ever sang in
public and no one who heard her will
ever forget the feeling she put into
that wonderful song, "But the Lord
is Mindful of His Own; He Remem-
hers His Children" She was one of
the Lords Own, one of His loved
children of whom He was mindful.
Only his strength could keep such
perfect peace and patience in such
pain-racked body, as was hers all
these 16 years. Her husband and
children rise up, and call her blessed.
Her sweet influence covered them as
with mantle. How can they live
without her? But who shall say she
will not watch over them as never be-
fore? Her devoted husband is sadly
bereft, for theirs was an unusually
happy life. During the whole 81
years, never an unpleasant word was
sroken by either to the other. All
friends will deeply sympathize with
him in his lonliness, for they all low