Lazarus
Project
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appearing in
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individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
1945
S
Short, Anna;
Short, Anna
(Katie Roth Burkholder was her sister)
Anna, daughter of John and Mary
Ann Amstutz Roth was born in
Allen County, Ind., August 6, 1864, died at her home near Pettisville, Fulton County, Ohio,
September 2, 1945, age 81 years, 27 days. As a child with her parents
she moved
from Allen County, Ind., to Fulton
County, Ohio,
where
she lived the remainder of her life ( except a few years) on the farm
where she
died. On October 8, 1885 she was united in marriage to Peter H. Short
who
preceded her in death November 21, 1935. To this union was born one
son,
Nelson, who survives.
In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and lived a
devoted Christian life to the end. Her constant concern was the welfare
of her
household and to give comfort and cheer to all with whom she came in
contact.
It was her joy and delight to be present in church services but due to
physical
infirmities she was deprived of this privilege for much of the last 10
years.
She often expressed a deep gratitude to all who comforted her by
singing Gospel
Hymns and by Scripture reading and prayer. Even though she was in poor
health
for many years there was no apparent change in her condition until
Sunday
morning about ten minutes before her death when: part of the family
were ready
to leave for church, then after a few minutes of pain and distress she
quietly
passed away.
[Source Unknown]
IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Anna Short,
who passed away Sept. 2, 1945.
There remain to mourn her departure, her son Nelson and his wife Allie,
two
granddaughters, Dorothy and LeAnna, one sister Fannie Liechty and many
other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held September 5, 1945 at
the
home, by Bro. Olen Nofziger and at the Clinton Mennonite
Church
by Bro. E. B. Frey and D. L. Sommers.
"Oh, how we will miss our dear Mother,
Her face no more we can see
For the Savior has called her to glory,
From pain and care set her free.
"She ever was kind and attentive,
To the wants of all that were dear,
Yes, we know we have lost a dear Mother,
But how can we wish her back here.
"But in that far-away mansion
Our Saviour has gone to prepare,
With the loved ones gone and departed,
We know she will welcome us there.
Card of Thanks
We are exceedingly grateful for the many expressions of
sympathy in words, and deeds, and gifts, by so many friends during our
recent
bereavement. We thank you, one and all, for the consolation. Mr. and
Mrs.
Nelson Short and daughters Dorothy and LeAnna.
Dear are the memories that never fade of one we knew so
well; Sincere and kind in heart and mind, What a wonderful memory she
left
behind. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Short Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Short and LeAnna.
Source Unknown
Submitted
by: Mona Mann
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