Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 47 - November 23, 1954-page 1126, 1127:
Meyer, John, Sr., was born in Zurich, Ont., March 20, 1864; died Oct. 13, 1954, at the K-W Hospital; aged 90 y. 6 m. 24 d. He was united in marriage to Leah Gascho on Oct. 8, 1895. He was a faithful member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, since his reception in March 1927. He will be remembered by his sincere, quiet interest in all things of God. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons (Emmanuel and John of Kitchener, and Jacob, of London). 2 daughters (Peril-Mrs. Frank Brock of Toronto, and Iona-Mrs. Lorrne Horst, of Kitchener), one brother (Jacob of Kitchener) 2 sisters (Mrs. David Gingerich of Zurich and Mrs. Menno Schwartzentruber of Kitchener), 20 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services held Oct. 16 at the First Mennonite Church were in charge of C. F. Derstine and J. H. Hess. Interment was made in the First Mennonite Cemetery at Kitchener.
Note:
Death year on tombstone is 1953. If his age at death is correct then 1954 would be the correct death year.
Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 47 - November 23, 1954-page 1126, 1127:
Meyer, John, Sr., was born in Zurich, Ont., March 20, 1864; died Oct. 13, 1954, at the K-W Hospital; aged 90 y. 6 m. 24 d. He was united in marriage to Leah Gascho on Oct. 8, 1895. He was a faithful member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, since his reception in March 1927. He will be remembered by his sincere, quiet interest in all things of God. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons (Emmanuel and John of Kitchener, and Jacob, of London). 2 daughters (Peril-Mrs. Frank Brock of Toronto, and Iona-Mrs. Lorrne Horst, of Kitchener), one brother (Jacob of Kitchener) 2 sisters (Mrs. David Gingerich of Zurich and Mrs. Menno Schwartzentruber of Kitchener), 20 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services held Oct. 16 at the First Mennonite Church were in charge of C. F. Derstine and J. H. Hess. Interment was made in the First Mennonite Cemetery at Kitchener.
Note:
Death year on tombstone is 1953. If his age at death is correct then 1954 would be the correct death year.
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