Hannah Lora Burden was born on July 31, 1889, near the village of Inwood, Marshall County, Indiana and departed this life early in the morning of October 26, 1918, aged 28 years, 2 months and 25 days, at Camp Sherman, near Chillicothe, Ohio.
She is survived by her father, Amos Burden, of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of Argos, Indiana. She also leaves a host of friends who will miss her pleasant smile and ever cheerful greeting.
In the year 1914 she felt a call to prepare her life for greater usefulness; and obeying that Holy impulse entered the General Hospital at Seattle, Washington to take a course in Nursing; from which Institution she graduated May 29, 1917. The following November she came back to South Bend where she followed her profession until October 11, 1918. At this time the great epidemic of Spanish influenza was sweeping our country like a mighty torrent, claiming the lives of many citizens; and especially our dear soldier boys in the Military Camps. The call was issued for trained nurses to help save these boys, and Lora like Isaiah, the man of God, said "Here am I, send Me." In her unselfishness she too contracted the desease which claimed her life on the above date after nine days of illness. Her going has grieved all our hearts, but how applicable the words of the Master "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends:. This is the glory of her life and the majest y of her death, that she counted not her life dear unto herself, but gladly gave it for others.
She was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the United Brethren Church at Bremen, Indiana about the year 1904. On going to South Bend a few years later she immediately transferred her membership to the United Brethren Church of that city, of which she was a faithful, devout member until her death. She was a member of the King's Daughter's Bible Class and the records reveal that she rarely missed unless her duties called her elsewhere. She also served efficiently as President of the Christian Endeavor Society and worked earnestly on various committees for the upbuilding of Christ in character in the lives of its members.
"She does not believe who does not live according to her belief". Lora's life in her chosen profession, in the church, in the home and social circle revealed that her life was dedicated to her belief. She was a consecrated Christian, a true friend. She loved her work, had a passion for helpfulness, faithful to every duty. We have every reason to believe that she went to her crowning having finished her course, having completed her work and having kept the Faith. The memory of her life will abide.
One less at home!
The charmed circle broken – a dear face
Missed day by day from its usual place;
But cleaned, saved, perfected by Grace
One more in Heaven.
One less on earth!
Its pain, its sorrows and its joy to share,
One less the pilgrim's cross the bear,
One more the crown of the blest to wear
At home – in heaven.
[The above eulogy and the accompanying photo are courtesy of Jerry Burden]
The Argos Reflector Thursday, 31 October 1918
Miss Hannah Lora burden, formerly of this vicinity but for a number of years a resident of South Bend, died October 26, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, a victim of influenza. A professional nurse, Miss Burden had unselfishly responded to the call for extra help in caring for the boys in our camps. She contracted the disease herself and passed on after a nine day illness.
Miss Burden, a cheerfel, high-minded Christian lady, exemplifeid in her brief career the noblest, sublimest traits of humanity, for her supreme sacrifice is as truly in the great Common Cause as that of any gallant son at the front.
She leaves a father, Amos burden of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of near Argos. Following the funeral services, the body was brought to Argos Tuesday for interrment in the family lot at Maple Grove.
[The above obituary was generously tracked down and sent to me by Robin Carr-Morcombe 18 April 2012]
She is survived by her father, Amos Burden, of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of Argos, Indiana. She also leaves a host of friends who will miss her pleasant smile and ever cheerful greeting.
In the year 1914 she felt a call to prepare her life for greater usefulness; and obeying that Holy impulse entered the General Hospital at Seattle, Washington to take a course in Nursing; from which Institution she graduated May 29, 1917. The following November she came back to South Bend where she followed her profession until October 11, 1918. At this time the great epidemic of Spanish influenza was sweeping our country like a mighty torrent, claiming the lives of many citizens; and especially our dear soldier boys in the Military Camps. The call was issued for trained nurses to help save these boys, and Lora like Isaiah, the man of God, said "Here am I, send Me." In her unselfishness she too contracted the desease which claimed her life on the above date after nine days of illness. Her going has grieved all our hearts, but how applicable the words of the Master "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends:. This is the glory of her life and the majest y of her death, that she counted not her life dear unto herself, but gladly gave it for others.
She was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the United Brethren Church at Bremen, Indiana about the year 1904. On going to South Bend a few years later she immediately transferred her membership to the United Brethren Church of that city, of which she was a faithful, devout member until her death. She was a member of the King's Daughter's Bible Class and the records reveal that she rarely missed unless her duties called her elsewhere. She also served efficiently as President of the Christian Endeavor Society and worked earnestly on various committees for the upbuilding of Christ in character in the lives of its members.
"She does not believe who does not live according to her belief". Lora's life in her chosen profession, in the church, in the home and social circle revealed that her life was dedicated to her belief. She was a consecrated Christian, a true friend. She loved her work, had a passion for helpfulness, faithful to every duty. We have every reason to believe that she went to her crowning having finished her course, having completed her work and having kept the Faith. The memory of her life will abide.
One less at home!
The charmed circle broken – a dear face
Missed day by day from its usual place;
But cleaned, saved, perfected by Grace
One more in Heaven.
One less on earth!
Its pain, its sorrows and its joy to share,
One less the pilgrim's cross the bear,
One more the crown of the blest to wear
At home – in heaven.
[The above eulogy and the accompanying photo are courtesy of Jerry Burden]
The Argos Reflector Thursday, 31 October 1918
Miss Hannah Lora burden, formerly of this vicinity but for a number of years a resident of South Bend, died October 26, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, a victim of influenza. A professional nurse, Miss Burden had unselfishly responded to the call for extra help in caring for the boys in our camps. She contracted the disease herself and passed on after a nine day illness.
Miss Burden, a cheerfel, high-minded Christian lady, exemplifeid in her brief career the noblest, sublimest traits of humanity, for her supreme sacrifice is as truly in the great Common Cause as that of any gallant son at the front.
She leaves a father, Amos burden of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of near Argos. Following the funeral services, the body was brought to Argos Tuesday for interrment in the family lot at Maple Grove.
[The above obituary was generously tracked down and sent to me by Robin Carr-Morcombe 18 April 2012]
Hannah Lora Burden was born on July 31, 1889, near the village of Inwood, Marshall County, Indiana and departed this life early in the morning of October 26, 1918, aged 28 years, 2 months and 25 days, at Camp Sherman, near Chillicothe, Ohio.
She is survived by her father, Amos Burden, of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of Argos, Indiana. She also leaves a host of friends who will miss her pleasant smile and ever cheerful greeting.
In the year 1914 she felt a call to prepare her life for greater usefulness; and obeying that Holy impulse entered the General Hospital at Seattle, Washington to take a course in Nursing; from which Institution she graduated May 29, 1917. The following November she came back to South Bend where she followed her profession until October 11, 1918. At this time the great epidemic of Spanish influenza was sweeping our country like a mighty torrent, claiming the lives of many citizens; and especially our dear soldier boys in the Military Camps. The call was issued for trained nurses to help save these boys, and Lora like Isaiah, the man of God, said "Here am I, send Me." In her unselfishness she too contracted the desease which claimed her life on the above date after nine days of illness. Her going has grieved all our hearts, but how applicable the words of the Master "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends:. This is the glory of her life and the majest y of her death, that she counted not her life dear unto herself, but gladly gave it for others.
She was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the United Brethren Church at Bremen, Indiana about the year 1904. On going to South Bend a few years later she immediately transferred her membership to the United Brethren Church of that city, of which she was a faithful, devout member until her death. She was a member of the King's Daughter's Bible Class and the records reveal that she rarely missed unless her duties called her elsewhere. She also served efficiently as President of the Christian Endeavor Society and worked earnestly on various committees for the upbuilding of Christ in character in the lives of its members.
"She does not believe who does not live according to her belief". Lora's life in her chosen profession, in the church, in the home and social circle revealed that her life was dedicated to her belief. She was a consecrated Christian, a true friend. She loved her work, had a passion for helpfulness, faithful to every duty. We have every reason to believe that she went to her crowning having finished her course, having completed her work and having kept the Faith. The memory of her life will abide.
One less at home!
The charmed circle broken – a dear face
Missed day by day from its usual place;
But cleaned, saved, perfected by Grace
One more in Heaven.
One less on earth!
Its pain, its sorrows and its joy to share,
One less the pilgrim's cross the bear,
One more the crown of the blest to wear
At home – in heaven.
[The above eulogy and the accompanying photo are courtesy of Jerry Burden]
The Argos Reflector Thursday, 31 October 1918
Miss Hannah Lora burden, formerly of this vicinity but for a number of years a resident of South Bend, died October 26, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, a victim of influenza. A professional nurse, Miss Burden had unselfishly responded to the call for extra help in caring for the boys in our camps. She contracted the disease herself and passed on after a nine day illness.
Miss Burden, a cheerfel, high-minded Christian lady, exemplifeid in her brief career the noblest, sublimest traits of humanity, for her supreme sacrifice is as truly in the great Common Cause as that of any gallant son at the front.
She leaves a father, Amos burden of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of near Argos. Following the funeral services, the body was brought to Argos Tuesday for interrment in the family lot at Maple Grove.
[The above obituary was generously tracked down and sent to me by Robin Carr-Morcombe 18 April 2012]
She is survived by her father, Amos Burden, of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of Argos, Indiana. She also leaves a host of friends who will miss her pleasant smile and ever cheerful greeting.
In the year 1914 she felt a call to prepare her life for greater usefulness; and obeying that Holy impulse entered the General Hospital at Seattle, Washington to take a course in Nursing; from which Institution she graduated May 29, 1917. The following November she came back to South Bend where she followed her profession until October 11, 1918. At this time the great epidemic of Spanish influenza was sweeping our country like a mighty torrent, claiming the lives of many citizens; and especially our dear soldier boys in the Military Camps. The call was issued for trained nurses to help save these boys, and Lora like Isaiah, the man of God, said "Here am I, send Me." In her unselfishness she too contracted the desease which claimed her life on the above date after nine days of illness. Her going has grieved all our hearts, but how applicable the words of the Master "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends:. This is the glory of her life and the majest y of her death, that she counted not her life dear unto herself, but gladly gave it for others.
She was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the United Brethren Church at Bremen, Indiana about the year 1904. On going to South Bend a few years later she immediately transferred her membership to the United Brethren Church of that city, of which she was a faithful, devout member until her death. She was a member of the King's Daughter's Bible Class and the records reveal that she rarely missed unless her duties called her elsewhere. She also served efficiently as President of the Christian Endeavor Society and worked earnestly on various committees for the upbuilding of Christ in character in the lives of its members.
"She does not believe who does not live according to her belief". Lora's life in her chosen profession, in the church, in the home and social circle revealed that her life was dedicated to her belief. She was a consecrated Christian, a true friend. She loved her work, had a passion for helpfulness, faithful to every duty. We have every reason to believe that she went to her crowning having finished her course, having completed her work and having kept the Faith. The memory of her life will abide.
One less at home!
The charmed circle broken – a dear face
Missed day by day from its usual place;
But cleaned, saved, perfected by Grace
One more in Heaven.
One less on earth!
Its pain, its sorrows and its joy to share,
One less the pilgrim's cross the bear,
One more the crown of the blest to wear
At home – in heaven.
[The above eulogy and the accompanying photo are courtesy of Jerry Burden]
The Argos Reflector Thursday, 31 October 1918
Miss Hannah Lora burden, formerly of this vicinity but for a number of years a resident of South Bend, died October 26, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, a victim of influenza. A professional nurse, Miss Burden had unselfishly responded to the call for extra help in caring for the boys in our camps. She contracted the disease herself and passed on after a nine day illness.
Miss Burden, a cheerfel, high-minded Christian lady, exemplifeid in her brief career the noblest, sublimest traits of humanity, for her supreme sacrifice is as truly in the great Common Cause as that of any gallant son at the front.
She leaves a father, Amos burden of South Bend, and two brothers, Clarence of South Bend and Jesse of near Argos. Following the funeral services, the body was brought to Argos Tuesday for interrment in the family lot at Maple Grove.
[The above obituary was generously tracked down and sent to me by Robin Carr-Morcombe 18 April 2012]
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