Valentine F. Garber, son of Joseph and Anna Seitzer Garber, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Feb. 16, 1862, died Oct. 18, 1938, after a lingering illness of intense suffering of several months, bearing it with Christian fortitude, aged 76y., 8m., 3d.
At an early age he united with the Metamere Mennonite Church, remaining loyal to the end.
On April 18, 1886, he was united in marriage to Lena Camp. They lived near his birthplace for six years, in Teasel Co., Ill., then moved to Low Point, Ill., his present home. Spending nearly his entire life in Woodford County, where he was held in respect as a good citizen and neighbor, always willing to give liberally for the upbuilding of humanity.
He leaves his invalid companion (who for 13 months has been helpless and speechless), 6 children (Mrs. Ann Schrock of Low Point, Henry of Eureka, Mrs. Laura Schrock of Metamora, Joseph of Low Point, Martha and Madeline at home), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Peter of Low Point, Christian and Jacob of Eureka).
His father, mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 grandson, 1 son-in-law and 1 daughter-in-law, and 1 daughter have gone before.
"So rest, now, in peace, beloved,
Your pain here on earth is o'er
Death came to your soul to tell it,
to peacefully sleep on that shore."
Funeral services in charge of Bro. H. R. Schertz, assisted by Bro. Ezra Yordy and Bro. A. A. Schrock at the home, and by Bro. J. N. Kaufman at the church.
Gospel Herald
Vol. XXXI, No. 34
November 24, 1938
pp 742, 743
At an early age he united with the Metamere Mennonite Church, remaining loyal to the end.
On April 18, 1886, he was united in marriage to Lena Camp. They lived near his birthplace for six years, in Teasel Co., Ill., then moved to Low Point, Ill., his present home. Spending nearly his entire life in Woodford County, where he was held in respect as a good citizen and neighbor, always willing to give liberally for the upbuilding of humanity.
He leaves his invalid companion (who for 13 months has been helpless and speechless), 6 children (Mrs. Ann Schrock of Low Point, Henry of Eureka, Mrs. Laura Schrock of Metamora, Joseph of Low Point, Martha and Madeline at home), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Peter of Low Point, Christian and Jacob of Eureka).
His father, mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 grandson, 1 son-in-law and 1 daughter-in-law, and 1 daughter have gone before.
"So rest, now, in peace, beloved,
Your pain here on earth is o'er
Death came to your soul to tell it,
to peacefully sleep on that shore."
Funeral services in charge of Bro. H. R. Schertz, assisted by Bro. Ezra Yordy and Bro. A. A. Schrock at the home, and by Bro. J. N. Kaufman at the church.
Gospel Herald
Vol. XXXI, No. 34
November 24, 1938
pp 742, 743
Valentine F. Garber, son of Joseph and Anna Seitzer Garber, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Feb. 16, 1862, died Oct. 18, 1938, after a lingering illness of intense suffering of several months, bearing it with Christian fortitude, aged 76y., 8m., 3d.
At an early age he united with the Metamere Mennonite Church, remaining loyal to the end.
On April 18, 1886, he was united in marriage to Lena Camp. They lived near his birthplace for six years, in Teasel Co., Ill., then moved to Low Point, Ill., his present home. Spending nearly his entire life in Woodford County, where he was held in respect as a good citizen and neighbor, always willing to give liberally for the upbuilding of humanity.
He leaves his invalid companion (who for 13 months has been helpless and speechless), 6 children (Mrs. Ann Schrock of Low Point, Henry of Eureka, Mrs. Laura Schrock of Metamora, Joseph of Low Point, Martha and Madeline at home), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Peter of Low Point, Christian and Jacob of Eureka).
His father, mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 grandson, 1 son-in-law and 1 daughter-in-law, and 1 daughter have gone before.
"So rest, now, in peace, beloved,
Your pain here on earth is o'er
Death came to your soul to tell it,
to peacefully sleep on that shore."
Funeral services in charge of Bro. H. R. Schertz, assisted by Bro. Ezra Yordy and Bro. A. A. Schrock at the home, and by Bro. J. N. Kaufman at the church.
Gospel Herald
Vol. XXXI, No. 34
November 24, 1938
pp 742, 743
At an early age he united with the Metamere Mennonite Church, remaining loyal to the end.
On April 18, 1886, he was united in marriage to Lena Camp. They lived near his birthplace for six years, in Teasel Co., Ill., then moved to Low Point, Ill., his present home. Spending nearly his entire life in Woodford County, where he was held in respect as a good citizen and neighbor, always willing to give liberally for the upbuilding of humanity.
He leaves his invalid companion (who for 13 months has been helpless and speechless), 6 children (Mrs. Ann Schrock of Low Point, Henry of Eureka, Mrs. Laura Schrock of Metamora, Joseph of Low Point, Martha and Madeline at home), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Peter of Low Point, Christian and Jacob of Eureka).
His father, mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 grandson, 1 son-in-law and 1 daughter-in-law, and 1 daughter have gone before.
"So rest, now, in peace, beloved,
Your pain here on earth is o'er
Death came to your soul to tell it,
to peacefully sleep on that shore."
Funeral services in charge of Bro. H. R. Schertz, assisted by Bro. Ezra Yordy and Bro. A. A. Schrock at the home, and by Bro. J. N. Kaufman at the church.
Gospel Herald
Vol. XXXI, No. 34
November 24, 1938
pp 742, 743
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