Leona Shetler was born Jan. 19, 1908, near Centralia, Mo.; died Dec. 20, 1929; aged 21 y. 11 m. 1 d.
On Dec. 3, she left home with her sister and family to spend the winter with her brother in California because of her health. On the way she had the misfortune of having a slight fall, which hurt her spine, although she did not know it. That night she complained of headache and in five days passed away in a tourist camp, near Seymour, Texas. She died four hours before her parents reached her.
She was unconscious most of the time. Some of her last words were, "The angels are watching over me," "Who believes on Jesus shall be saved." She united with the Amish Mennonite Church at the age of thirteen years and remained faithful till death. Two years ago she told her mother she was ready to die any time the Lord should call her. Her health was failing for over four years. She expressed herself as being willing to suffer if it would draw others nearer to God. She spent most of her time at home with her parents, where she will be greatly missed.
She leaves father, mother, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters (Mrs. David Albrecht, Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht, Clarence, Ezra, Marion, Josephine, Jacob W., and Anna Marie); also 7 nieces and 3 nephews, besides many other relatives and friends.
Two infant sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church, near Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Bros. M. S. Zehr and Edwin Albrecht. Text, Rev. 22: 1 7; I Sam. 20: 3.
"How peacefully lay our sister sleeping,
Calmly upon our Savior's breast,
And we shall strive to cease our weeping,
For we know Leona is at rest."
Source: GOSPEL HERALD - Vol XXII, No 46, February 13, 1930
On Dec. 3, she left home with her sister and family to spend the winter with her brother in California because of her health. On the way she had the misfortune of having a slight fall, which hurt her spine, although she did not know it. That night she complained of headache and in five days passed away in a tourist camp, near Seymour, Texas. She died four hours before her parents reached her.
She was unconscious most of the time. Some of her last words were, "The angels are watching over me," "Who believes on Jesus shall be saved." She united with the Amish Mennonite Church at the age of thirteen years and remained faithful till death. Two years ago she told her mother she was ready to die any time the Lord should call her. Her health was failing for over four years. She expressed herself as being willing to suffer if it would draw others nearer to God. She spent most of her time at home with her parents, where she will be greatly missed.
She leaves father, mother, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters (Mrs. David Albrecht, Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht, Clarence, Ezra, Marion, Josephine, Jacob W., and Anna Marie); also 7 nieces and 3 nephews, besides many other relatives and friends.
Two infant sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church, near Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Bros. M. S. Zehr and Edwin Albrecht. Text, Rev. 22: 1 7; I Sam. 20: 3.
"How peacefully lay our sister sleeping,
Calmly upon our Savior's breast,
And we shall strive to cease our weeping,
For we know Leona is at rest."
Source: GOSPEL HERALD - Vol XXII, No 46, February 13, 1930
Leona Shetler was born Jan. 19, 1908, near Centralia, Mo.; died Dec. 20, 1929; aged 21 y. 11 m. 1 d.
On Dec. 3, she left home with her sister and family to spend the winter with her brother in California because of her health. On the way she had the misfortune of having a slight fall, which hurt her spine, although she did not know it. That night she complained of headache and in five days passed away in a tourist camp, near Seymour, Texas. She died four hours before her parents reached her.
She was unconscious most of the time. Some of her last words were, "The angels are watching over me," "Who believes on Jesus shall be saved." She united with the Amish Mennonite Church at the age of thirteen years and remained faithful till death. Two years ago she told her mother she was ready to die any time the Lord should call her. Her health was failing for over four years. She expressed herself as being willing to suffer if it would draw others nearer to God. She spent most of her time at home with her parents, where she will be greatly missed.
She leaves father, mother, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters (Mrs. David Albrecht, Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht, Clarence, Ezra, Marion, Josephine, Jacob W., and Anna Marie); also 7 nieces and 3 nephews, besides many other relatives and friends.
Two infant sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church, near Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Bros. M. S. Zehr and Edwin Albrecht. Text, Rev. 22: 1 7; I Sam. 20: 3.
"How peacefully lay our sister sleeping,
Calmly upon our Savior's breast,
And we shall strive to cease our weeping,
For we know Leona is at rest."
Source: GOSPEL HERALD - Vol XXII, No 46, February 13, 1930
On Dec. 3, she left home with her sister and family to spend the winter with her brother in California because of her health. On the way she had the misfortune of having a slight fall, which hurt her spine, although she did not know it. That night she complained of headache and in five days passed away in a tourist camp, near Seymour, Texas. She died four hours before her parents reached her.
She was unconscious most of the time. Some of her last words were, "The angels are watching over me," "Who believes on Jesus shall be saved." She united with the Amish Mennonite Church at the age of thirteen years and remained faithful till death. Two years ago she told her mother she was ready to die any time the Lord should call her. Her health was failing for over four years. She expressed herself as being willing to suffer if it would draw others nearer to God. She spent most of her time at home with her parents, where she will be greatly missed.
She leaves father, mother, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters (Mrs. David Albrecht, Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht, Clarence, Ezra, Marion, Josephine, Jacob W., and Anna Marie); also 7 nieces and 3 nephews, besides many other relatives and friends.
Two infant sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church, near Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Bros. M. S. Zehr and Edwin Albrecht. Text, Rev. 22: 1 7; I Sam. 20: 3.
"How peacefully lay our sister sleeping,
Calmly upon our Savior's breast,
And we shall strive to cease our weeping,
For we know Leona is at rest."
Source: GOSPEL HERALD - Vol XXII, No 46, February 13, 1930
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