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Magdalena <I>Good</I> Bare

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Magdalena Good Bare

Birth
Death
30 Apr 1919 (aged 74–75)
Burial
Harper, Harper County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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Magdalena, daughter of Noah good and wife, was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio. She spent a part of her life in Allen Co., Ohio, where she united with the Church at the age of 16 and remained faithful. She was married in Page Co., Iowa, to Benj. W. Bare, Feb. 2, 1868. They also lived in Elkhart Co., Ind., 3 years. In 1872 they moved to Marion, Kan., and were one of first Mennonite families to settle in the state of Kansas.
She died at the home of her daughter, Lydia Berkey, in Harper, Kan., April 30, 1919; aged 74 y. 11 m. 16 d. She leaves an aged husband, 2 sons, six daughters, 29 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother, and 3 sisters. Her children were all present at the funeral.
She spent much of her life in caring for the sick and trying to relieve the sufferings of those who needed her help and sympathy. She had a great desire to leave this world and be at rest. Funeral May 2, at the Pleasant Valley Church, conducted by R. M. Weaver, (Text Rev. 14:13) and by J. T. Hamilton from Rom, 8:1. Buried in the nearby graveyard.
"Let your hands be folded, Mother;
Of toil they've done their share;
While our lives were young and tender,
How you watched with loving care!
We thank God for such a mother,
And the prayers for us you've prayed.
Great and blessed we shall call you;
May your precepts be obeyed."
Magdalena, daughter of Noah good and wife, was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio. She spent a part of her life in Allen Co., Ohio, where she united with the Church at the age of 16 and remained faithful. She was married in Page Co., Iowa, to Benj. W. Bare, Feb. 2, 1868. They also lived in Elkhart Co., Ind., 3 years. In 1872 they moved to Marion, Kan., and were one of first Mennonite families to settle in the state of Kansas.
She died at the home of her daughter, Lydia Berkey, in Harper, Kan., April 30, 1919; aged 74 y. 11 m. 16 d. She leaves an aged husband, 2 sons, six daughters, 29 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother, and 3 sisters. Her children were all present at the funeral.
She spent much of her life in caring for the sick and trying to relieve the sufferings of those who needed her help and sympathy. She had a great desire to leave this world and be at rest. Funeral May 2, at the Pleasant Valley Church, conducted by R. M. Weaver, (Text Rev. 14:13) and by J. T. Hamilton from Rom, 8:1. Buried in the nearby graveyard.
"Let your hands be folded, Mother;
Of toil they've done their share;
While our lives were young and tender,
How you watched with loving care!
We thank God for such a mother,
And the prayers for us you've prayed.
Great and blessed we shall call you;
May your precepts be obeyed."

Bio by: Marlee



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  • Maintained by: Marcia BB
  • Originally Created by: Marlee
  • Added: Apr 27, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14088423/magdalena-bare: accessed ), memorial page for Magdalena Good Bare (1844–30 Apr 1919), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14088423, citing Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Harper, Harper County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Marcia BB (contributor 48173650).