Showalter.-- Jacob D., son of the late John D. and Elizabeth (Driver) Showalter, was born near Chrisman, Va., Dec. 4, 1854; died at the home of his daughter, Maude, in Dayton, Va., April 25, 1939; aged 84 y. 4 m. 21 d. He was ill only three weeks before his passing, and was the last surviving member of his father's family. He united with the Mennonite Church when a young man, having continued in this faith to the end. He faithfully served for many years as a member of the Home Mission Board, also of the Assigning Committee, and as trustee of the Pike Church. On Feb. 8, 1883, he was united in marriage to Mary Heatwole. To this union 8 daughters and 1 son were born. For a little more than 56 years they walked together on life's pathway, sharing the joys and sorrows of life. Two little girls preceded him in death in early childhood, and three years ago last October a daughter (Frankie, wife of Henry Shenk) also passed away. Surviving are his companion and the following children: Fannie (wife of J. A. Burkholder), North Lima, Ohio; Margaret (wife of Fred Conrad), Tucson, Ariz.; Maude (wife of Dan Showalter), and Pearl (wife of L. E. Suter), both of Dayton, Va.; Rena (wife of Claude Coakley), Harrisonburg; and John B. Showalter of Chicago, Ill. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Pike Church, conducted by Bro. S. H. Rhodes, assisted by Bro. H. B. Keener. Texts, Jno. 17:9, 14. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
"We sorrow not as others do,
Whose hopes fade like the flower.
There is a hope that's born of God,
And such a hope is ours."
May 25, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 8 - pages 174, 175, 176
(courtesy of Royce)
"We sorrow not as others do,
Whose hopes fade like the flower.
There is a hope that's born of God,
And such a hope is ours."
May 25, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 8 - pages 174, 175, 176
(courtesy of Royce)
Showalter.-- Jacob D., son of the late John D. and Elizabeth (Driver) Showalter, was born near Chrisman, Va., Dec. 4, 1854; died at the home of his daughter, Maude, in Dayton, Va., April 25, 1939; aged 84 y. 4 m. 21 d. He was ill only three weeks before his passing, and was the last surviving member of his father's family. He united with the Mennonite Church when a young man, having continued in this faith to the end. He faithfully served for many years as a member of the Home Mission Board, also of the Assigning Committee, and as trustee of the Pike Church. On Feb. 8, 1883, he was united in marriage to Mary Heatwole. To this union 8 daughters and 1 son were born. For a little more than 56 years they walked together on life's pathway, sharing the joys and sorrows of life. Two little girls preceded him in death in early childhood, and three years ago last October a daughter (Frankie, wife of Henry Shenk) also passed away. Surviving are his companion and the following children: Fannie (wife of J. A. Burkholder), North Lima, Ohio; Margaret (wife of Fred Conrad), Tucson, Ariz.; Maude (wife of Dan Showalter), and Pearl (wife of L. E. Suter), both of Dayton, Va.; Rena (wife of Claude Coakley), Harrisonburg; and John B. Showalter of Chicago, Ill. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Pike Church, conducted by Bro. S. H. Rhodes, assisted by Bro. H. B. Keener. Texts, Jno. 17:9, 14. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
"We sorrow not as others do,
Whose hopes fade like the flower.
There is a hope that's born of God,
And such a hope is ours."
May 25, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 8 - pages 174, 175, 176
(courtesy of Royce)
"We sorrow not as others do,
Whose hopes fade like the flower.
There is a hope that's born of God,
And such a hope is ours."
May 25, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 8 - pages 174, 175, 176
(courtesy of Royce)
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