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Obituary.’ * . • . • » ..•••/• • * * . * *Eliza Jane Jarvis seconddaugh-ter of John ancUMary Jarvis was born near Wave] and, Montgomery; Co., Ind. Dec. 2, 1848; departed this life at her home in Tuscola, 111 ; August 5, 1920, at the age of72 year, 8 months ana 3 days..*Her early childhood was spent at Wavelandj Ind., where she re cei.ved her schooling.At the age of 17 she professed her faith and united with the Christian church of that place under the pastorate oi Bev. 'Bartholomew.* j . ' . * .* • fShe was united in marriage to James T: Sturgeon of Parke Co. April 3, 1873, by f?ev. Morris: After t}ie marriage they resided on a farm near Portland Mills, Ind., and at this £ime she with her husband placed their mem bership with the United I^r’esby terian church near their home.To this union .were born six daughters and one son; Mrs. Bernice Fordice, Spokane, Wash: Mrs, Mate.L. Carrington. Mat toon, 111.; Mrs. Elsie J. Houck, Port Wayne, Ind.; Mrs. Dollie Duvall, Tuscola, 111.; Mrs. Fannie Lewis, Attwood, 111.; Ruth Blanche Sturgeon and Ralph W. Sturgeon, Tuscola, 111.In 1893 they moved to a farm near Russellville, Ind.,' axid atthis time sadness came into her• 1 * . •life by the loss of her husband and companion, Nov. 30; 1897, leaving her to fill the capacity of both father and mother to her children which was a great burden, but the faith in her Master gave her strength to see the silver lining in tfye dark clouds at the time. ‘ '' She then placed her. membership with the; Christian church of this place wfyerp she lived afaithful. mepit)er. ;• . - -April IE*, 1911, «he with her sonRalph Mf. and daughter, Ruth Blanche, moved to Tuscola, 111., .where she lived until death $um-monied her.Those who kpeyr her begt jpv ed her most on- ac,count ,of :her hospitality and cheerfillness,- .always forking for the welfare and happiness of herfamily, and best wishes of -all she came in. » •* * *,• •• ■ - - . vcontact with,Her children feels that words cannot express their feeling in tl^e loss Qf mother. Blit our Jqss is her gain and we bow our heads :in humble submission to His* will. But we still have left us the memory of her beautiful - life to guide us on our way.She leaves to mourn her loss six daughters, 1 son, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother. 5 sisters and ahost of relatives and friends.« ^ • •Sunset and evening star _ ../And one clear call for me And may there be no moaning of the bar. • .When I put out to sea.But such a tide as moving seems asleep . .Too full for sound and foam; •: When that which drew from out the boundless deep j Turn again'home.Twilight and evening bell ' Aud after that the dark . iVnd may there be no sadness of. r farewell :’ ;'v -’...■\yhenT embark.^* * * • J . * m m • * . * /*.*•.**. » • . • ’ % % ** 2 * f #* IFor tho from out our bourne of time . and place • The flood, may bear hie far,I hppe to see my Pilot face to face • ». When I. haye crossed the bar.
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Russellville, Indiana, US
Thu, Aug 19, 1920
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