David F High

David F., son of Mrs. Fannie High and the late David High of East Lampeter Twp., was born May 15, 1884; died at his home near Bard's Crossing, Aug. 21, 1940.

He had been in failing health for two year. He was a faithful member of the Stumptown Mennonite Church.

Surviving him are his mother, his wife (Anna Weaver High), 7 children (Elizabeth W., wife of John Eberly, of Lancaster, Pa.; Daniel W., of Ephrata, Pa.; Bertha, wife of John Oberholtzer, of Murrell, Pa.; Leroy W., David F., Titus W., and Ruth M., all at home), 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Amos and John, Ephrata, Pa.; Christian and Samuel, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.), 1 sister (Mrs. John Weaver, of New Holland, Pa.), also many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the late home in charge of Bro. Elmer Martin, and at the Groffdale Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. David Landis. Text, II Tim. 4: 6-8.

Burial in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.

"Father, dear, has gone to rest, No troubles disturb him, no fears annoy; Where never a sin will stain his breast, No cloud is o'ershadow his innocent joy. His head is pillowed on Jesus' breast, Our dearest father is sweetly at rest." --The Family.

info from: Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 24 September 12, 1940 --- page 526, 527* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 10 2018, 23:07:21 UTC