Son of Abraham Blosser And Sarah B Brunk
Obituary - Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 13 - June 27, 1935
Blosser.- Jonas H. son of the late Jonas and Margaret (Burkholder) Blosser, was born July 16, 1851, near Harrisonburg, Va.; died on the farm where he was born. reared, and spent his entire life; aged 83 y. 10 m. 23 d. He was twice married. On Dec. 18, 1873, he was united in marriage to Anna Wenger who preceded him in death on April 21, 1907. There were no children born to this union. His second marriage was to Byrthe Showalter who survives him. Four children were born to this union, two having died in infancy. Two daughters survive (Ruth and Mrs. H. Amos Coffman, both at home), and two small grandchildren (Ella and Irvin Coffman). He was the youngest of a family of 11 children, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Metzler of North Lima, Ohio. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on July 19, 1933, and was bedfast for nearly 2 years, gradually growing weaker until the end. He was very patient through it all. He united with the Mennonite Church at the age of 19 years, and remained a faithful member until death. He lived a quite and consistent life, being a good friend and neighbor, and was loved by all who knew him. He took an interest in the work and welfare of the Chruch, contributing to many worthy causes. The funeral was held at the Weaver's Mennonite Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. S. H Rhodes and Henry Keener. Text, Psa. 91:15, 16. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
"Silently and peacefully father passed away;
So long you waited for your rest.
His place is vacant 'tis God's way;
Grant us again to meet in that land of rest"
The Family
Obituary - Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 13 - June 27, 1935
Blosser.- Jonas H. son of the late Jonas and Margaret (Burkholder) Blosser, was born July 16, 1851, near Harrisonburg, Va.; died on the farm where he was born. reared, and spent his entire life; aged 83 y. 10 m. 23 d. He was twice married. On Dec. 18, 1873, he was united in marriage to Anna Wenger who preceded him in death on April 21, 1907. There were no children born to this union. His second marriage was to Byrthe Showalter who survives him. Four children were born to this union, two having died in infancy. Two daughters survive (Ruth and Mrs. H. Amos Coffman, both at home), and two small grandchildren (Ella and Irvin Coffman). He was the youngest of a family of 11 children, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Metzler of North Lima, Ohio. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on July 19, 1933, and was bedfast for nearly 2 years, gradually growing weaker until the end. He was very patient through it all. He united with the Mennonite Church at the age of 19 years, and remained a faithful member until death. He lived a quite and consistent life, being a good friend and neighbor, and was loved by all who knew him. He took an interest in the work and welfare of the Chruch, contributing to many worthy causes. The funeral was held at the Weaver's Mennonite Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. S. H Rhodes and Henry Keener. Text, Psa. 91:15, 16. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
"Silently and peacefully father passed away;
So long you waited for your rest.
His place is vacant 'tis God's way;
Grant us again to meet in that land of rest"
The Family
Son of Abraham Blosser And Sarah B Brunk
Obituary - Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 13 - June 27, 1935
Blosser.- Jonas H. son of the late Jonas and Margaret (Burkholder) Blosser, was born July 16, 1851, near Harrisonburg, Va.; died on the farm where he was born. reared, and spent his entire life; aged 83 y. 10 m. 23 d. He was twice married. On Dec. 18, 1873, he was united in marriage to Anna Wenger who preceded him in death on April 21, 1907. There were no children born to this union. His second marriage was to Byrthe Showalter who survives him. Four children were born to this union, two having died in infancy. Two daughters survive (Ruth and Mrs. H. Amos Coffman, both at home), and two small grandchildren (Ella and Irvin Coffman). He was the youngest of a family of 11 children, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Metzler of North Lima, Ohio. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on July 19, 1933, and was bedfast for nearly 2 years, gradually growing weaker until the end. He was very patient through it all. He united with the Mennonite Church at the age of 19 years, and remained a faithful member until death. He lived a quite and consistent life, being a good friend and neighbor, and was loved by all who knew him. He took an interest in the work and welfare of the Chruch, contributing to many worthy causes. The funeral was held at the Weaver's Mennonite Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. S. H Rhodes and Henry Keener. Text, Psa. 91:15, 16. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
"Silently and peacefully father passed away;
So long you waited for your rest.
His place is vacant 'tis God's way;
Grant us again to meet in that land of rest"
The Family
Obituary - Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 13 - June 27, 1935
Blosser.- Jonas H. son of the late Jonas and Margaret (Burkholder) Blosser, was born July 16, 1851, near Harrisonburg, Va.; died on the farm where he was born. reared, and spent his entire life; aged 83 y. 10 m. 23 d. He was twice married. On Dec. 18, 1873, he was united in marriage to Anna Wenger who preceded him in death on April 21, 1907. There were no children born to this union. His second marriage was to Byrthe Showalter who survives him. Four children were born to this union, two having died in infancy. Two daughters survive (Ruth and Mrs. H. Amos Coffman, both at home), and two small grandchildren (Ella and Irvin Coffman). He was the youngest of a family of 11 children, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Metzler of North Lima, Ohio. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on July 19, 1933, and was bedfast for nearly 2 years, gradually growing weaker until the end. He was very patient through it all. He united with the Mennonite Church at the age of 19 years, and remained a faithful member until death. He lived a quite and consistent life, being a good friend and neighbor, and was loved by all who knew him. He took an interest in the work and welfare of the Chruch, contributing to many worthy causes. The funeral was held at the Weaver's Mennonite Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. S. H Rhodes and Henry Keener. Text, Psa. 91:15, 16. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
"Silently and peacefully father passed away;
So long you waited for your rest.
His place is vacant 'tis God's way;
Grant us again to meet in that land of rest"
The Family
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