Elizabeth Martin Weaver

Gospel Herald - 12/20/1934

Weaver. - Elizabeth (Martin), widow of Daniel G. Weaver, was born March 28, 1856; died at the home of her daughter near New Holland, Pa., Nov. 27, 1934; aged 78 y. 7 m. 29 d. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna Martin and Oct. 20, 1878, she was united in marriage to Daniel G. Weaver. To this union were born 10 children of whom 5 remain. Martin M. Weaver of Ephrata; Anna, wife of David High of Lancaster; Susanna, wife of Jacob Gehman of Denver; Lizzie, wife of F. Esbenshade, with whom she resided at time of death; Benjamin F. Weaver of New Holland; and 1 brother (Elisha Martin of Lincoln) survive. She united with the Mennonite Church in her young years, unto which she remained faithful unto death. She died of complications after an illness of a few weeks, although her physical body had been weakened for a number of years of the many hardships, heartaches, and disappointments she had to endure. Hoping that her words and prayers may yet be answered before that great and notable day of the Lord come, we thank our Creator that we have not to mourn as those that have no hope. Her place in the church was never vacant if health permitted. By her death the family has lost a loving mother, especially in the home where she was so kindly and patiently waited on in time of health and sickness by the whole family. May they be rewarded in due season. The good Lord has given us a dear mother, the Lord has taken her where pain and trouble has ceased. "Blessed be the name of the Lord." Funeral services were held Nov. 30 by Bro. Frank Martin at the house; further services at Weaverland Mennonite Church by Bros. John Sauder and John W. Weaver. Text, Phil. 1:21-23. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

"Now the home is vacant, Father and mother have gone to rest; But we our heads do humbly bow, And say, God thought it best."* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Oct 31 2018, 1:19:42 UTC