Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-09
Mrs. Jessie Wood.
gather hOneWard

They're gather hOmeWard
From every land, one by one;
Gods children are gathering home.
Jessie ProtherO was born in Little
Marcle, Herefordshire, England, Oct.
3, 1851, and came to America in 1871
After ten days illness of pneumonia
she departed this life, January %,
1916, at her home in North Andover,
Wis, at the age Of 81 years, months
and 20 days.
She lives in a land fairer than this;
She shares in the work of the King;
Some day we shall meet her,
Oh, glorious thought
And songs of rejoicing we'll sing.
She was married to Robert Wood
in March, 1877. Her husband died Ii
years ago, after an illness covering a
period Of many years. During those
years Mrs. Wood was constant in her
efforts to alleviate the sufferings Of
her husband, sacrificing beyond en-
durance her health and strength,
which she never fully recovered.
She was ever ready, when her own
burdens were too heavy, to assist any
one in need Of aid of any kind. She
was always kind to animals, birds and
pOultry-she made pets of them all.
The last thing she did after her last
sickness began was to go to the barn
and feed her driving horse. She was
kind to children and loved them, and
they loved her. She was faithful
friend, and her kind, unassuming per-
sonality will ever be remembered by
her many friends, for whom she al
ways had a warm welcome. Just last
Christmas she sent me a very nice
Christmas remembrance, and how I
treasure that gift, the last she was
ever to give me. How little we know
of the future.
Mrs. Wood was buried in the Dodge
cemetery. The funeral service was
conducted in the Dodge church, the
Rev. Arkelgar, Congregational pastor,
officiating From the local order Of
Beavers and other friends, came beau
tiful floral offerings that helped light
en- the gloom of their hearts sorrow.
The pallbearers, her neighbors and
friends, were George Coombs, Albert
Humes, William Forck, R. Dolphin,
James Hampton and Otto Atkinson.
The writer remembers many kind
acts received from her hands; one of
which kindnesses I will relate: Hav-
ing gone away for the day. on return
ing in the evening, bringing company
with me, what was my surprise to find
the evening meal ready and chicken
nicely cooked, ready to serve. 1t GER
tainly was a welcome sight after our
long ride over the country. On in
quiry, 1 found Mrs. Wood had been
there, coming from her home, dis
lance of twenty miles, and wishing to
bring something, had brought the
chicken. She had cooked it, as the
weather at that time Git was in Aug
ust) was very warm, and it would not
keep fresh otherwise.
She leaves one daughter, Cicley
(Mrs. A. Droulard), many other rela
tives, and a large circle of friends, who
mourn her loss. Their loss is Heavens
gain. Our dear friend has passed
beyond the portals of death into the
realm of everlasting life, where pain,
death, and sorrow unknown. Heaven
seems nearer, with so many dear
friends "over there"
She will walk with those who loved
her
Mid the trees of life so green,
BY the stream of life's pure river
Oh, the brightness of that scene
Everywhere will birds be singing,
Everywhere the flowers bloom,
Where there will be no more PARTING
And all tears be wiped away.
ANNA G. RAY,
Lake Geneva, Wis.