Mary B. Gerig

• Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via brother Amos Boshart Conrad by SmartCopy: Oct 12 2015, 9:14:09 UTC

Mary (Conrad) Gerig was born Sept. 4, 1857, in Henry Co., Ia.; died Mar. 15, 1914, in Linn Co., Oreg.; aged 56y. 6m. 12d. In youth she united with the A.M. Church of which she was a worthy and consistent member till the time of her death. On Feb. 7, 1878, she was united in marriage to Christian R. Gerig. She leaves a bereaved husband, 6 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother and many relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Three children died in infancy. The deceased was a woman of excellent character and noble qualities. As a wife she was faithful and true, proving herself a helpmeet to her husband, especially during his years in ministerial services, doing what she could to lighten his work. The heart of her husband could safely trust in her. As a mother she was kind, devoted, patient, and self-sacrificing, ever ready to sympathize with her children and administer to their needs. Her children have reason to rise up and call her blessed. As a neighbor she was peaceful, kind, and sociable. She is missed in Sunday school and church, because her seat is empty. In her affliction she was resigned to the will of God. May God bless the bereaved brother and children that they may put their full trust in Him who judges all things right is our prayer. Funeral services were conducted at the Fairview Church. Interment at Riverside Cemetery. Services were conducted by Bros. Daniel Erb, C.C. Steckley, A.P. Troyer. Text, Eccl. 8:8.

~ Gospel Herald; Vol. VII, No. 5 - April 30, 1914 - pg. 79* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 21 2020, 11:02:56 UTC