Mrs. Cliff Cornwell was born June 2, 1886, in Scioto county, Ohio, and departed this life on July 26, 1969, at the age of 83 years, one month and one day. She came to Kansas with her parents during the year 1889.
Myrtle was the fifth of nine children of James D. and Sarah Jane Thomas. One brother, Clay Thomas of Troy, and a sister, Mrs. Beulah Cooper of Luray survive. The large family lived on a ranch four miles northwest of Waldo.
On May 13, 1906, she was united in marriage to Cliff Cornwell, who now mourns the loss of a faithful companion. Besides her bereaved husband, she leaves three children; M. Rex Cornwell and wife, Dorothy of Hays; Mrs. Goldena Gilbert of Kansas City, and Mrs. Beulah Lynch and husband Cecil of Russell; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Cliff and Myrtle began their life together on a farm in the Covert community and resided there for 49 years before retiring and moving to Osborne. On May 13 of this year they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Cornwell was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in the Covert community, where she taught a Sunday School class for nearly 40 eyars. She missed her spiritual communion there when she moved to Osborne and was no longer able to attend services.
Myrtle loved her family devotedly and was a constant source of strength and Christian example for them. She had a cheerful disposition and her skies were not often cloudy. Friends, when their skies were overcast, sought her genial atmosphere and she helped the fog to lift.
Some months ago through disease her physical powers passed under a shadow and on May 12 the shadows lengthened and medical skill was powerless to dispel the darkness. At 9:15 p.m., July 26, her Master said, "It is enough", and He lifted the physical fog from her own life and took her to the realm of cloudless days.
Although our eyes are dim with tears,
Lord, help us to see
By faith's clear sight,
A little way into eternity.
Instead of the lonely seat at meat,
The chair that was long her own,
Help us to see the place she fills
Around the Father's throne.
Instead of the dear, familiar dress
Our loved one used to wear
Oh, may we see the pure white robe
Which now is her's up there.
Instead of a new-made earth-piled grave
Where we in sadness come,
Give us a glimpse of the mansion bright
That awaited her at home.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 29, 1969, at 10:00 a.m., in the Taylor Funeral Chapel with the Reverend CArl Adolphson officiating. Music was proved by Miss Sandra Buckner, soloist, and Mrs. Tom Jaenson, organist. Casket bearers were Lowell Cornwell, Denzil Storr, Grant E. Speaks, Raymond Vohs, Wendall Storr and Ralph Barber. Intement was in the Osborne cemetery.
Source: Osborne County Farmer (Osborne, KS), Thursday, 31 July 1969, p. 8
Myrtle was the fifth of nine children of James D. and Sarah Jane Thomas. One brother, Clay Thomas of Troy, and a sister, Mrs. Beulah Cooper of Luray survive. The large family lived on a ranch four miles northwest of Waldo.
On May 13, 1906, she was united in marriage to Cliff Cornwell, who now mourns the loss of a faithful companion. Besides her bereaved husband, she leaves three children; M. Rex Cornwell and wife, Dorothy of Hays; Mrs. Goldena Gilbert of Kansas City, and Mrs. Beulah Lynch and husband Cecil of Russell; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Cliff and Myrtle began their life together on a farm in the Covert community and resided there for 49 years before retiring and moving to Osborne. On May 13 of this year they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Cornwell was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in the Covert community, where she taught a Sunday School class for nearly 40 eyars. She missed her spiritual communion there when she moved to Osborne and was no longer able to attend services.
Myrtle loved her family devotedly and was a constant source of strength and Christian example for them. She had a cheerful disposition and her skies were not often cloudy. Friends, when their skies were overcast, sought her genial atmosphere and she helped the fog to lift.
Some months ago through disease her physical powers passed under a shadow and on May 12 the shadows lengthened and medical skill was powerless to dispel the darkness. At 9:15 p.m., July 26, her Master said, "It is enough", and He lifted the physical fog from her own life and took her to the realm of cloudless days.
Although our eyes are dim with tears,
Lord, help us to see
By faith's clear sight,
A little way into eternity.
Instead of the lonely seat at meat,
The chair that was long her own,
Help us to see the place she fills
Around the Father's throne.
Instead of the dear, familiar dress
Our loved one used to wear
Oh, may we see the pure white robe
Which now is her's up there.
Instead of a new-made earth-piled grave
Where we in sadness come,
Give us a glimpse of the mansion bright
That awaited her at home.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 29, 1969, at 10:00 a.m., in the Taylor Funeral Chapel with the Reverend CArl Adolphson officiating. Music was proved by Miss Sandra Buckner, soloist, and Mrs. Tom Jaenson, organist. Casket bearers were Lowell Cornwell, Denzil Storr, Grant E. Speaks, Raymond Vohs, Wendall Storr and Ralph Barber. Intement was in the Osborne cemetery.
Source: Osborne County Farmer (Osborne, KS), Thursday, 31 July 1969, p. 8
Mrs. Cliff Cornwell was born June 2, 1886, in Scioto county, Ohio, and departed this life on July 26, 1969, at the age of 83 years, one month and one day. She came to Kansas with her parents during the year 1889.
Myrtle was the fifth of nine children of James D. and Sarah Jane Thomas. One brother, Clay Thomas of Troy, and a sister, Mrs. Beulah Cooper of Luray survive. The large family lived on a ranch four miles northwest of Waldo.
On May 13, 1906, she was united in marriage to Cliff Cornwell, who now mourns the loss of a faithful companion. Besides her bereaved husband, she leaves three children; M. Rex Cornwell and wife, Dorothy of Hays; Mrs. Goldena Gilbert of Kansas City, and Mrs. Beulah Lynch and husband Cecil of Russell; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Cliff and Myrtle began their life together on a farm in the Covert community and resided there for 49 years before retiring and moving to Osborne. On May 13 of this year they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Cornwell was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in the Covert community, where she taught a Sunday School class for nearly 40 eyars. She missed her spiritual communion there when she moved to Osborne and was no longer able to attend services.
Myrtle loved her family devotedly and was a constant source of strength and Christian example for them. She had a cheerful disposition and her skies were not often cloudy. Friends, when their skies were overcast, sought her genial atmosphere and she helped the fog to lift.
Some months ago through disease her physical powers passed under a shadow and on May 12 the shadows lengthened and medical skill was powerless to dispel the darkness. At 9:15 p.m., July 26, her Master said, "It is enough", and He lifted the physical fog from her own life and took her to the realm of cloudless days.
Although our eyes are dim with tears,
Lord, help us to see
By faith's clear sight,
A little way into eternity.
Instead of the lonely seat at meat,
The chair that was long her own,
Help us to see the place she fills
Around the Father's throne.
Instead of the dear, familiar dress
Our loved one used to wear
Oh, may we see the pure white robe
Which now is her's up there.
Instead of a new-made earth-piled grave
Where we in sadness come,
Give us a glimpse of the mansion bright
That awaited her at home.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 29, 1969, at 10:00 a.m., in the Taylor Funeral Chapel with the Reverend CArl Adolphson officiating. Music was proved by Miss Sandra Buckner, soloist, and Mrs. Tom Jaenson, organist. Casket bearers were Lowell Cornwell, Denzil Storr, Grant E. Speaks, Raymond Vohs, Wendall Storr and Ralph Barber. Intement was in the Osborne cemetery.
Source: Osborne County Farmer (Osborne, KS), Thursday, 31 July 1969, p. 8
Myrtle was the fifth of nine children of James D. and Sarah Jane Thomas. One brother, Clay Thomas of Troy, and a sister, Mrs. Beulah Cooper of Luray survive. The large family lived on a ranch four miles northwest of Waldo.
On May 13, 1906, she was united in marriage to Cliff Cornwell, who now mourns the loss of a faithful companion. Besides her bereaved husband, she leaves three children; M. Rex Cornwell and wife, Dorothy of Hays; Mrs. Goldena Gilbert of Kansas City, and Mrs. Beulah Lynch and husband Cecil of Russell; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Cliff and Myrtle began their life together on a farm in the Covert community and resided there for 49 years before retiring and moving to Osborne. On May 13 of this year they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Cornwell was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in the Covert community, where she taught a Sunday School class for nearly 40 eyars. She missed her spiritual communion there when she moved to Osborne and was no longer able to attend services.
Myrtle loved her family devotedly and was a constant source of strength and Christian example for them. She had a cheerful disposition and her skies were not often cloudy. Friends, when their skies were overcast, sought her genial atmosphere and she helped the fog to lift.
Some months ago through disease her physical powers passed under a shadow and on May 12 the shadows lengthened and medical skill was powerless to dispel the darkness. At 9:15 p.m., July 26, her Master said, "It is enough", and He lifted the physical fog from her own life and took her to the realm of cloudless days.
Although our eyes are dim with tears,
Lord, help us to see
By faith's clear sight,
A little way into eternity.
Instead of the lonely seat at meat,
The chair that was long her own,
Help us to see the place she fills
Around the Father's throne.
Instead of the dear, familiar dress
Our loved one used to wear
Oh, may we see the pure white robe
Which now is her's up there.
Instead of a new-made earth-piled grave
Where we in sadness come,
Give us a glimpse of the mansion bright
That awaited her at home.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 29, 1969, at 10:00 a.m., in the Taylor Funeral Chapel with the Reverend CArl Adolphson officiating. Music was proved by Miss Sandra Buckner, soloist, and Mrs. Tom Jaenson, organist. Casket bearers were Lowell Cornwell, Denzil Storr, Grant E. Speaks, Raymond Vohs, Wendall Storr and Ralph Barber. Intement was in the Osborne cemetery.
Source: Osborne County Farmer (Osborne, KS), Thursday, 31 July 1969, p. 8
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