Jennie (Clark) Weeber

WEEBER, CLARK, OLDAKER

Posted By: Misty Christner (email)
Date: 5/17/2018 at 12:21:14

Source: Kalona News 11/7/1912

Death of Mrs. I. S. Weeber

Miss Jennie Clark was born in Ontario, Canada, April 7th, 1843. In the fall of 1857 at the age of 14 years, she came with her parents to Iowa.
She was united in marriage with Isaac S. Weeber, December 25th, 1865. To this union were born eleven children, five boys and six girls, Nettie E, Elizabeth R., Arthur F., Carrie M., William J., Minnie B., Annie P., Walter I., George E., Mable A., and Clark I.
There are also nineteen grandchildren, A younger sister, Mrs. Oldaker living in California also survives.
She was reared in the Presbyterian faith, but at the age of twenty she united with the United Brethren Church and remained a faithful member until about 11 years ago, she united with the Evangelical church.
Died Nov. 3, 1912, at the age of 89 years and 8 months.
Mrs. Weeber was a most excellent woman and esteemed by all. Her home life was beautiful, and her life as a Christian most exemplary. Her gentleness of spirit was ever to be observed. She was devoted to the church of which she was a member and interested in its progress, particularly in its missionary enterprises. She was ready to work and to give. Her pastor was ever welcome in her home. Sister Weeber was a true disciple of the blessed Christ and served him well. In her illness she expressed a readiness to go when the Lord called her. Her end was most peaceful. She has left us but still lives. She is safe and happy with Christ and the saints above. She had entered into rest and her works do follow her.