Wilmot H. Sears was born in Danby township, Ionia county, Michigan, April 5, 1848, and died May 5, 1912, at his home in Sunfield, Michigan, aged 64 years and 1 month. October 12, 1871, he was married to Miss Anna Halladay From this union one son and two daughters survive him. Respectively, Mr. LeRoy Sears, of Seberva, Michigan and Mrs Fred Smith and Mrs A. S. Amon both of Sunfield, Michigan. He was converted in early life, and continued an earnest Christian to the end of his earthly journey, his faith in God was strong and comforting to the last. He with his wife, one daughter and her husband were honored members of the Sunfield class of the church of the United Brethren in Christ. But he has been called to his Rest, leaving the others to toil on a little longer for the church they love. Brother Sears possessed a kind heart, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and a kind neighbor. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, one son, two daughters, five grand children, one brother and two sisters, beside a large circle of friends by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held in the Sebewa United Brethren church. A brief sermon by the writer from 11 Cor. 5;1. Interment in the Danby cemetery. … C. D. JARVIS.
Wilmot H. Sears was born in Danby township, Ionia county, Michigan, April 5, 1848, and died May 5, 1912, at his home in Sunfield, Michigan, aged 64 years and 1 month. October 12, 1871, he was married to Miss Anna Halladay From this union one son and two daughters survive him. Respectively, Mr. LeRoy Sears, of Seberva, Michigan and Mrs Fred Smith and Mrs A. S. Amon both of Sunfield, Michigan. He was converted in early life, and continued an earnest Christian to the end of his earthly journey, his faith in God was strong and comforting to the last. He with his wife, one daughter and her husband were honored members of the Sunfield class of the church of the United Brethren in Christ. But he has been called to his Rest, leaving the others to toil on a little longer for the church they love. Brother Sears possessed a kind heart, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and a kind neighbor. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, one son, two daughters, five grand children, one brother and two sisters, beside a large circle of friends by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held in the Sebewa United Brethren church. A brief sermon by the writer from 11 Cor. 5;1. Interment in the Danby cemetery. … C. D. JARVIS.
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