Veach, Katie 1868-1889

VEACH, KENNEDY, DALES

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 5/2/2005 at 14:36:48

Katie Veach

DIED -- At half past nine, on Wednesday evening, March 13, 1889 at the residence of her parents, three miles west of town KATIE VEACH. Deceased was born October 6, 1868. This is the fourth daughter Mr. and Mrs. Veach have lost, all by the same dread disease consumption; Ella, Mrs. Dave Dales, Mrs. Sim Kennedy, and now the last daughter, Katie. She was a general favorite with both young and old, always having a pleasant smile and a cheering word for every one, especially kindly noticing the little ones.

During her sickness, she welcomed all, although at times she was so oppressed for breath that she could only give a work, a look, a smile. From New Year's Day she was resigned and happy, comforting the mourning friends with the thought that death would only be a release from suffering, and a entrance into that happy home where sorrow, sickness and death never come.

A hemorrhage on Wednesday afternoon, warned her that the end was near. Her mind was clear almost to the last, making the principal arrangements for the funeral herself. She called each one of her relatives to her and bid them good-bye, assuring them that she was very happy, and asked them to meet her in Heaven. She thanked the neighbors and friends for their consolation and care, and told them she would soon be at rest.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. Brown, on Friday afternoon. The attendance was very large and much sorrow and sympathy were expressed for the bereaved friends.

Yes, dear Katie she has left us,
Dark our home, and oh, so drear.
For her smile no more will welcome,
Never more her voice will cheer.

Oh, how hard the hour of parting,
Earthly hope forever fled.
And we feel while she is saying,
"Mourn not for me when I'm dead."

That we cannot check our anguish,
Naught can ease this bitter pain.
But again she speaks to comfort,
"Mother, we can meet again."

Father, brother, thus she calls them,
"Each one come and say good-bye,"
Kindred, friends, all are remembered,
"Meet me in that home on high,"

"I am happy, oh, so happy.
Only going home to rest.
Will you meet me?
Try to meet me,
In the mansions of the blest."

Newton Journal, March 20, 1889

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