The Rockville (IN) Republican, Wednesday, August 29, 1917
Rachel Pike Clark, daughter of Samuel and Mary Pike, was born in Henry county, Ind., Nov. 6, 1845. After an illness of a few days on the evening of the 22d of August[sic], she quietly past [sic] away, aged 71 years and 9 months.
She was married to Jesse J. Clark Dec. 11, 1865, in Parke county, Ind., by Rev. Oliver Haskell. Six children were born to this union, all of whom are living except one, Alva F. dying in infancy. The five living are: Edwin M., and Alice E., at home, Lula of Hillsboro, Carrie, wife of J. E. Girard of Terre Haute, and Elbert of Bloomingdale, also two grandchildren. She leaves three sisters and two brothers, S. A. Pike and Mrs. Lydia Ratcliffe of Rockville, Mrs. Marinda Burks of Coloma, Mrs. Mary Hadley of Terre Haute and Samuel Pike of Chicago.
She united with the M. E. church in early life and when the church was organized at Bloomingdale she moved her membership there. We remember Rachel as a woman of untiring devotion to her family, quiet, gentle and cheerful with her children; a real home-maker, like Martha of old, she served in her home. It may well be said of her, her children shall rise up and call her blessed. She was a helpful wife as her bountiful table would always testify. She was a kind and obliging neighbor, always ready to greet you with a smile. to be a homemaker means much in this restless age when we are living in one tempestuous sea of going we know not where and wanting we know not what. How restful to think of a quiet home where we can fine father and mother happy and contented, for we are told that godliness with contentment is great gain and after all the turmoil of life is over we may rest in the blessed assurance that it is our privilege to claim the promise as our own which Christ gave to his Disciples when he was about to leave them. He said, in My Father's house are many mansions I go to prepare a place for you.
One look we cast upon the bier,
Breathe deep to crush the rising sigh;
Dash, from our eyes the rising tear,
For well we know we all must die.
But with out tears our hopes arise,
That all our tears shall be wipes away,
And that somewhere beyond the skies,
We all shall meet in that glad day.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Cordrey, assisted by Rev. Sarah M. Woodard, Music was furnished by Seth Cook, Mort Goodwin, Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mrs. Clara Wood with Miss Merle Cook, organist. Burial in Bloomingdale cemetery.
Rachel Pike Clark, daughter of Samuel and Mary Pike, was born in Henry county, Ind., Nov. 6, 1845. After an illness of a few days on the evening of the 22d of August[sic], she quietly past [sic] away, aged 71 years and 9 months.
She was married to Jesse J. Clark Dec. 11, 1865, in Parke county, Ind., by Rev. Oliver Haskell. Six children were born to this union, all of whom are living except one, Alva F. dying in infancy. The five living are: Edwin M., and Alice E., at home, Lula of Hillsboro, Carrie, wife of J. E. Girard of Terre Haute, and Elbert of Bloomingdale, also two grandchildren. She leaves three sisters and two brothers, S. A. Pike and Mrs. Lydia Ratcliffe of Rockville, Mrs. Marinda Burks of Coloma, Mrs. Mary Hadley of Terre Haute and Samuel Pike of Chicago.
She united with the M. E. church in early life and when the church was organized at Bloomingdale she moved her membership there. We remember Rachel as a woman of untiring devotion to her family, quiet, gentle and cheerful with her children; a real home-maker, like Martha of old, she served in her home. It may well be said of her, her children shall rise up and call her blessed. She was a helpful wife as her bountiful table would always testify. She was a kind and obliging neighbor, always ready to greet you with a smile. to be a homemaker means much in this restless age when we are living in one tempestuous sea of going we know not where and wanting we know not what. How restful to think of a quiet home where we can fine father and mother happy and contented, for we are told that godliness with contentment is great gain and after all the turmoil of life is over we may rest in the blessed assurance that it is our privilege to claim the promise as our own which Christ gave to his Disciples when he was about to leave them. He said, in My Father's house are many mansions I go to prepare a place for you.
One look we cast upon the bier,
Breathe deep to crush the rising sigh;
Dash, from our eyes the rising tear,
For well we know we all must die.
But with out tears our hopes arise,
That all our tears shall be wipes away,
And that somewhere beyond the skies,
We all shall meet in that glad day.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Cordrey, assisted by Rev. Sarah M. Woodard, Music was furnished by Seth Cook, Mort Goodwin, Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mrs. Clara Wood with Miss Merle Cook, organist. Burial in Bloomingdale cemetery.
The Rockville (IN) Republican, Wednesday, August 29, 1917
Rachel Pike Clark, daughter of Samuel and Mary Pike, was born in Henry county, Ind., Nov. 6, 1845. After an illness of a few days on the evening of the 22d of August[sic], she quietly past [sic] away, aged 71 years and 9 months.
She was married to Jesse J. Clark Dec. 11, 1865, in Parke county, Ind., by Rev. Oliver Haskell. Six children were born to this union, all of whom are living except one, Alva F. dying in infancy. The five living are: Edwin M., and Alice E., at home, Lula of Hillsboro, Carrie, wife of J. E. Girard of Terre Haute, and Elbert of Bloomingdale, also two grandchildren. She leaves three sisters and two brothers, S. A. Pike and Mrs. Lydia Ratcliffe of Rockville, Mrs. Marinda Burks of Coloma, Mrs. Mary Hadley of Terre Haute and Samuel Pike of Chicago.
She united with the M. E. church in early life and when the church was organized at Bloomingdale she moved her membership there. We remember Rachel as a woman of untiring devotion to her family, quiet, gentle and cheerful with her children; a real home-maker, like Martha of old, she served in her home. It may well be said of her, her children shall rise up and call her blessed. She was a helpful wife as her bountiful table would always testify. She was a kind and obliging neighbor, always ready to greet you with a smile. to be a homemaker means much in this restless age when we are living in one tempestuous sea of going we know not where and wanting we know not what. How restful to think of a quiet home where we can fine father and mother happy and contented, for we are told that godliness with contentment is great gain and after all the turmoil of life is over we may rest in the blessed assurance that it is our privilege to claim the promise as our own which Christ gave to his Disciples when he was about to leave them. He said, in My Father's house are many mansions I go to prepare a place for you.
One look we cast upon the bier,
Breathe deep to crush the rising sigh;
Dash, from our eyes the rising tear,
For well we know we all must die.
But with out tears our hopes arise,
That all our tears shall be wipes away,
And that somewhere beyond the skies,
We all shall meet in that glad day.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Cordrey, assisted by Rev. Sarah M. Woodard, Music was furnished by Seth Cook, Mort Goodwin, Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mrs. Clara Wood with Miss Merle Cook, organist. Burial in Bloomingdale cemetery.
Rachel Pike Clark, daughter of Samuel and Mary Pike, was born in Henry county, Ind., Nov. 6, 1845. After an illness of a few days on the evening of the 22d of August[sic], she quietly past [sic] away, aged 71 years and 9 months.
She was married to Jesse J. Clark Dec. 11, 1865, in Parke county, Ind., by Rev. Oliver Haskell. Six children were born to this union, all of whom are living except one, Alva F. dying in infancy. The five living are: Edwin M., and Alice E., at home, Lula of Hillsboro, Carrie, wife of J. E. Girard of Terre Haute, and Elbert of Bloomingdale, also two grandchildren. She leaves three sisters and two brothers, S. A. Pike and Mrs. Lydia Ratcliffe of Rockville, Mrs. Marinda Burks of Coloma, Mrs. Mary Hadley of Terre Haute and Samuel Pike of Chicago.
She united with the M. E. church in early life and when the church was organized at Bloomingdale she moved her membership there. We remember Rachel as a woman of untiring devotion to her family, quiet, gentle and cheerful with her children; a real home-maker, like Martha of old, she served in her home. It may well be said of her, her children shall rise up and call her blessed. She was a helpful wife as her bountiful table would always testify. She was a kind and obliging neighbor, always ready to greet you with a smile. to be a homemaker means much in this restless age when we are living in one tempestuous sea of going we know not where and wanting we know not what. How restful to think of a quiet home where we can fine father and mother happy and contented, for we are told that godliness with contentment is great gain and after all the turmoil of life is over we may rest in the blessed assurance that it is our privilege to claim the promise as our own which Christ gave to his Disciples when he was about to leave them. He said, in My Father's house are many mansions I go to prepare a place for you.
One look we cast upon the bier,
Breathe deep to crush the rising sigh;
Dash, from our eyes the rising tear,
For well we know we all must die.
But with out tears our hopes arise,
That all our tears shall be wipes away,
And that somewhere beyond the skies,
We all shall meet in that glad day.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Cordrey, assisted by Rev. Sarah M. Woodard, Music was furnished by Seth Cook, Mort Goodwin, Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mrs. Clara Wood with Miss Merle Cook, organist. Burial in Bloomingdale cemetery.
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