Florence was entombed with infant daughter, Darlene.
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Obit from Messenger of Truth Issue 19, 1946:
Florence (Holdeman) Boeckner was born April 11, 1907 near Hesston, Kansas, and departed this life August 20, 1946 at the Mercy Hospital, Moundridge, Kansas, at the age of 39 years 4 months and 9 days.
She grew to womanhood in the Hesston community where she also received her schooling. In her youth she remembered her Creator by yielding her heart and life to the Lord, and on her 15th birthday upon confession of her faith was baptized, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, remaining faithful and growing in grace and favor to her end.
March 6, 1927 she was united in holy matrimony to Dan G. Boeckner of near Moundridge, mutually sharing their joys and sorrows over 19 years, seemingly but a short time. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. A baby girl was born, but did not live, a half hour before its mother's death.
Florence's passing came as a great sudden shock. Her maternal condition from diagnosis and every indication was considered to be very well. She felt fine until at 6:10 P. M. the evening of her death, she suddenly began to feel ill and immediately every attention and treatment the doctors and nurses could possibly give was administered. Soon she spoke of being in great misery, to her beloved husband also by her side, with weakness and exhaustion gradually overcoming her. The attending physician called more help but all to no avail. At 7:30 little Darlene was born, and at 8 o'clock Florence quietly went to her heavenly reward. A post-mortem disclosed her death was caused by a hemorrhage from the gastric artery and vein situated near the stomach.
Florence's life was one of considerable activity and accomplishment in both spiritual and material things. She was a faithful wife and mother was always much concerned for the spiritual welfare of the family as well as an outstanding homemaker, always providing well and abundantly not only for her own household but others also. She was concerned and did much in aiding the nurses and personel and the general cause of Mercy Hospital, spiritually and materially from its beginning. She was an active sister in the church filling different positions; especially active in the sewing circle and various relief services. Her absence will not only be keenly felt in her home but by all of us. Her friendliness and interest in everyone as one would meet her and converse with her will be greatly missed. Her concern about eternal things brought about a special preparation, before going to the hospital, for whatever might occur, leaving us a full assurance of having gone to be with her Savior.
Her early departure leaves to mourn her loss, her deeply bereaved companion, two sons, Wilbur and Alton; one daughter, Virginia, all of the home; three sisters, Ida, Mrs. Noah Wiggers; Sarah, Mrs. Abe H. Unruh, Mrs. Nettie Onstott, all of near Hesston, two brothers, Roy of Newton, Kansas; and Ralph of Los Angeles, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Holdeman, two brothers Walter, and an infant Isaiah, one sister, Ettie preceded her.
Death has taken away our loved one;
We cannot understand
Why He chose to take her from us,
One who had such willing hands.
It makes our hearts sad and lonely,
When we see the vacant chair,
But we know she's gone to heaven,
And is waiting for us there.
No farewell words could be spoken
Before she suddenly went away,
But we're assured she's sweetly resting,
Let us live to meet her some day.
---Poem composed by a niece.
Funeral services were held at the Meridian Mennonite church Friday Aug. 23 2 P. M. at the home and 2:30 P. M. at the church. A very large number of relatives, friends and neighbors gathered for this last tribute. Min. Milford Wenger had the service in the home; Min. Jesse Johnson opened with introductory remarks and prayer after which Min. Harry D. Wenger brought the sermon choosing for a text Psa. 50:1; Isa. 55:8-9; Mk. 14:8; Rev. 14:13. Min. Milford Wenger made a few additional remarks and closed with prayer; Min. Ervin Harms had the graveside service. Burial was made in the nearby Meridian cemetery.
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Obit from Messenger of Truth Issue 19, 1946:
Florence (Holdeman) Boeckner was born April 11, 1907 near Hesston, Kansas, and departed this life August 20, 1946 at the Mercy Hospital, Moundridge, Kansas, at the age of 39 years 4 months and 9 days.
She grew to womanhood in the Hesston community where she also received her schooling. In her youth she remembered her Creator by yielding her heart and life to the Lord, and on her 15th birthday upon confession of her faith was baptized, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, remaining faithful and growing in grace and favor to her end.
March 6, 1927 she was united in holy matrimony to Dan G. Boeckner of near Moundridge, mutually sharing their joys and sorrows over 19 years, seemingly but a short time. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. A baby girl was born, but did not live, a half hour before its mother's death.
Florence's passing came as a great sudden shock. Her maternal condition from diagnosis and every indication was considered to be very well. She felt fine until at 6:10 P. M. the evening of her death, she suddenly began to feel ill and immediately every attention and treatment the doctors and nurses could possibly give was administered. Soon she spoke of being in great misery, to her beloved husband also by her side, with weakness and exhaustion gradually overcoming her. The attending physician called more help but all to no avail. At 7:30 little Darlene was born, and at 8 o'clock Florence quietly went to her heavenly reward. A post-mortem disclosed her death was caused by a hemorrhage from the gastric artery and vein situated near the stomach.
Florence's life was one of considerable activity and accomplishment in both spiritual and material things. She was a faithful wife and mother was always much concerned for the spiritual welfare of the family as well as an outstanding homemaker, always providing well and abundantly not only for her own household but others also. She was concerned and did much in aiding the nurses and personel and the general cause of Mercy Hospital, spiritually and materially from its beginning. She was an active sister in the church filling different positions; especially active in the sewing circle and various relief services. Her absence will not only be keenly felt in her home but by all of us. Her friendliness and interest in everyone as one would meet her and converse with her will be greatly missed. Her concern about eternal things brought about a special preparation, before going to the hospital, for whatever might occur, leaving us a full assurance of having gone to be with her Savior.
Her early departure leaves to mourn her loss, her deeply bereaved companion, two sons, Wilbur and Alton; one daughter, Virginia, all of the home; three sisters, Ida, Mrs. Noah Wiggers; Sarah, Mrs. Abe H. Unruh, Mrs. Nettie Onstott, all of near Hesston, two brothers, Roy of Newton, Kansas; and Ralph of Los Angeles, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Holdeman, two brothers Walter, and an infant Isaiah, one sister, Ettie preceded her.
Death has taken away our loved one;
We cannot understand
Why He chose to take her from us,
One who had such willing hands.
It makes our hearts sad and lonely,
When we see the vacant chair,
But we know she's gone to heaven,
And is waiting for us there.
No farewell words could be spoken
Before she suddenly went away,
But we're assured she's sweetly resting,
Let us live to meet her some day.
---Poem composed by a niece.
Funeral services were held at the Meridian Mennonite church Friday Aug. 23 2 P. M. at the home and 2:30 P. M. at the church. A very large number of relatives, friends and neighbors gathered for this last tribute. Min. Milford Wenger had the service in the home; Min. Jesse Johnson opened with introductory remarks and prayer after which Min. Harry D. Wenger brought the sermon choosing for a text Psa. 50:1; Isa. 55:8-9; Mk. 14:8; Rev. 14:13. Min. Milford Wenger made a few additional remarks and closed with prayer; Min. Ervin Harms had the graveside service. Burial was made in the nearby Meridian cemetery.
Florence was entombed with infant daughter, Darlene.
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Obit from Messenger of Truth Issue 19, 1946:
Florence (Holdeman) Boeckner was born April 11, 1907 near Hesston, Kansas, and departed this life August 20, 1946 at the Mercy Hospital, Moundridge, Kansas, at the age of 39 years 4 months and 9 days.
She grew to womanhood in the Hesston community where she also received her schooling. In her youth she remembered her Creator by yielding her heart and life to the Lord, and on her 15th birthday upon confession of her faith was baptized, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, remaining faithful and growing in grace and favor to her end.
March 6, 1927 she was united in holy matrimony to Dan G. Boeckner of near Moundridge, mutually sharing their joys and sorrows over 19 years, seemingly but a short time. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. A baby girl was born, but did not live, a half hour before its mother's death.
Florence's passing came as a great sudden shock. Her maternal condition from diagnosis and every indication was considered to be very well. She felt fine until at 6:10 P. M. the evening of her death, she suddenly began to feel ill and immediately every attention and treatment the doctors and nurses could possibly give was administered. Soon she spoke of being in great misery, to her beloved husband also by her side, with weakness and exhaustion gradually overcoming her. The attending physician called more help but all to no avail. At 7:30 little Darlene was born, and at 8 o'clock Florence quietly went to her heavenly reward. A post-mortem disclosed her death was caused by a hemorrhage from the gastric artery and vein situated near the stomach.
Florence's life was one of considerable activity and accomplishment in both spiritual and material things. She was a faithful wife and mother was always much concerned for the spiritual welfare of the family as well as an outstanding homemaker, always providing well and abundantly not only for her own household but others also. She was concerned and did much in aiding the nurses and personel and the general cause of Mercy Hospital, spiritually and materially from its beginning. She was an active sister in the church filling different positions; especially active in the sewing circle and various relief services. Her absence will not only be keenly felt in her home but by all of us. Her friendliness and interest in everyone as one would meet her and converse with her will be greatly missed. Her concern about eternal things brought about a special preparation, before going to the hospital, for whatever might occur, leaving us a full assurance of having gone to be with her Savior.
Her early departure leaves to mourn her loss, her deeply bereaved companion, two sons, Wilbur and Alton; one daughter, Virginia, all of the home; three sisters, Ida, Mrs. Noah Wiggers; Sarah, Mrs. Abe H. Unruh, Mrs. Nettie Onstott, all of near Hesston, two brothers, Roy of Newton, Kansas; and Ralph of Los Angeles, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Holdeman, two brothers Walter, and an infant Isaiah, one sister, Ettie preceded her.
Death has taken away our loved one;
We cannot understand
Why He chose to take her from us,
One who had such willing hands.
It makes our hearts sad and lonely,
When we see the vacant chair,
But we know she's gone to heaven,
And is waiting for us there.
No farewell words could be spoken
Before she suddenly went away,
But we're assured she's sweetly resting,
Let us live to meet her some day.
---Poem composed by a niece.
Funeral services were held at the Meridian Mennonite church Friday Aug. 23 2 P. M. at the home and 2:30 P. M. at the church. A very large number of relatives, friends and neighbors gathered for this last tribute. Min. Milford Wenger had the service in the home; Min. Jesse Johnson opened with introductory remarks and prayer after which Min. Harry D. Wenger brought the sermon choosing for a text Psa. 50:1; Isa. 55:8-9; Mk. 14:8; Rev. 14:13. Min. Milford Wenger made a few additional remarks and closed with prayer; Min. Ervin Harms had the graveside service. Burial was made in the nearby Meridian cemetery.
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Obit from Messenger of Truth Issue 19, 1946:
Florence (Holdeman) Boeckner was born April 11, 1907 near Hesston, Kansas, and departed this life August 20, 1946 at the Mercy Hospital, Moundridge, Kansas, at the age of 39 years 4 months and 9 days.
She grew to womanhood in the Hesston community where she also received her schooling. In her youth she remembered her Creator by yielding her heart and life to the Lord, and on her 15th birthday upon confession of her faith was baptized, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, remaining faithful and growing in grace and favor to her end.
March 6, 1927 she was united in holy matrimony to Dan G. Boeckner of near Moundridge, mutually sharing their joys and sorrows over 19 years, seemingly but a short time. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. A baby girl was born, but did not live, a half hour before its mother's death.
Florence's passing came as a great sudden shock. Her maternal condition from diagnosis and every indication was considered to be very well. She felt fine until at 6:10 P. M. the evening of her death, she suddenly began to feel ill and immediately every attention and treatment the doctors and nurses could possibly give was administered. Soon she spoke of being in great misery, to her beloved husband also by her side, with weakness and exhaustion gradually overcoming her. The attending physician called more help but all to no avail. At 7:30 little Darlene was born, and at 8 o'clock Florence quietly went to her heavenly reward. A post-mortem disclosed her death was caused by a hemorrhage from the gastric artery and vein situated near the stomach.
Florence's life was one of considerable activity and accomplishment in both spiritual and material things. She was a faithful wife and mother was always much concerned for the spiritual welfare of the family as well as an outstanding homemaker, always providing well and abundantly not only for her own household but others also. She was concerned and did much in aiding the nurses and personel and the general cause of Mercy Hospital, spiritually and materially from its beginning. She was an active sister in the church filling different positions; especially active in the sewing circle and various relief services. Her absence will not only be keenly felt in her home but by all of us. Her friendliness and interest in everyone as one would meet her and converse with her will be greatly missed. Her concern about eternal things brought about a special preparation, before going to the hospital, for whatever might occur, leaving us a full assurance of having gone to be with her Savior.
Her early departure leaves to mourn her loss, her deeply bereaved companion, two sons, Wilbur and Alton; one daughter, Virginia, all of the home; three sisters, Ida, Mrs. Noah Wiggers; Sarah, Mrs. Abe H. Unruh, Mrs. Nettie Onstott, all of near Hesston, two brothers, Roy of Newton, Kansas; and Ralph of Los Angeles, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Holdeman, two brothers Walter, and an infant Isaiah, one sister, Ettie preceded her.
Death has taken away our loved one;
We cannot understand
Why He chose to take her from us,
One who had such willing hands.
It makes our hearts sad and lonely,
When we see the vacant chair,
But we know she's gone to heaven,
And is waiting for us there.
No farewell words could be spoken
Before she suddenly went away,
But we're assured she's sweetly resting,
Let us live to meet her some day.
---Poem composed by a niece.
Funeral services were held at the Meridian Mennonite church Friday Aug. 23 2 P. M. at the home and 2:30 P. M. at the church. A very large number of relatives, friends and neighbors gathered for this last tribute. Min. Milford Wenger had the service in the home; Min. Jesse Johnson opened with introductory remarks and prayer after which Min. Harry D. Wenger brought the sermon choosing for a text Psa. 50:1; Isa. 55:8-9; Mk. 14:8; Rev. 14:13. Min. Milford Wenger made a few additional remarks and closed with prayer; Min. Ervin Harms had the graveside service. Burial was made in the nearby Meridian cemetery.
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