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Funeral services were
held Friday morning at Greenleaf for Mrs. William Richards who
died September 3 at the age of 69 years. The Rev. Ezra Pearson
conducted the services. Of her, friends have written;
Josephine Mendenhall was born in Hendricks county, Indiana,
Feb. 20, 1853. When fifteen years of age she, with her
parents, brothers and sisters removed to Iowa, going by wagon
train.
"She was converted in 1871 when
eighteen years of age. On August 29, 1872 she was married to
William Richmond Williams. After their marriage they continued
to reside in Iowa until 1908 when they moved to Idaho in which
state they have since made their home with the exception of
three years 1910-1912 which were spent in California and Iowa.
"Both have from childhood been members of the Friend's church
and even when in feeble health have been faithful in attending
the meetings for worship. Our sister shared with others
sympathetically the burdens which rested upon them and not
only prayed for them herself but asked others to unite with
her in prayer.
"The children are
Theodore Leetus Williams, now residing near Greenleaf, Idaho;
Elmina Williams Strother whose home is at Elma, Iowa; Floyd
Wendell Williams living near Greenleaf, Idaho, Luella
Williams, deceased, and Ledru Williams living at Weiser,
Idaho.
"On the 29th day of August last
the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of William Richmond
and Josephine Q. Williams was celebrated at their home. It was
a joyful day to them, their children, grandchildren other
relatives and friends when they met and shared together the
memories of half a century of happy home life. To those who
love the Lord even such an occasion as this is not complete
unless His presence is recognized, and His goodness
commemorated. So upon that day songs of praise and words of
prayer and thanksgiving mingled with the converse of loving
friendship and fellowship.
"When the
golden wedding was made on the previous Sabbath little did any
of us think that one week from that day would be the time of
the bride's home going to be forever with her Lord. But
so it was that on Sept. 3, 1922, she passed away, age 69 years
6 months and 14 days.
"On that morning
she seemed unusually well and happy. She made
preparation to attend the church services and was engaged in
cheerful conversation as they drove to the church. Not
until her husband went to help her from the carriage had she
expressed an sensation of suffering. Then suddenly she
spoke of not feeling well and believed they should return
home. In a few moments she was unconscious and was taken
to the home of Isaiah Williams and died four hours later, so
unexpectedly that we can hardly realize that we shall never
greet her again until we meet in the glory land. In the
sense of our own loss many friends will tenderly sympathize
with the bereave husband and family circle. |
