Vollmer, Lola M. (Mrs. Lawrence J.) 1894-1922

VOLLMER, GARRETT

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 1/8/2017 at 10:51:50

Source: Hawarden Independent (7-6-1922)

Born: July 12, 1894
Died: 1922

The community was deeply sadden last Thursday to learn that Mrs. L.J. Vollmer had passed away early that morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Garrett of this city, after a lingering illness of several years duration. She had been resting at the home of her parents in an endeavor to regain her strength and health when death relieved her of her suffering. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church, conducted by Reverend W.A. Winterstein, the pastor, and Reverend J.N. Anderson of the Adventist Church at College View, Nebraska. Burial was made in Grace Hill Cemetery.

Lola Maude Garrett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Garrett, was born near Hawarden July 12, 1894. In the year 1908 her parents moved to Hawarden where Lola entered the high school, graduating in 1912 with high honors, after which she spent two years teaching in a rural school. Having a keen and active mind, her desire for a higher education materialized in 1914 when she entered Union College, College View, Lincoln, Nebraska. Owing to ill health she was obliged to remain at home one year, but by correspondence studies and extra work during her senior year at college she was able to make up the work thus lost and graduated with her class in 1918. The following year she was called to a place in the faculty of her Alma Mater where she taught one year. It was during her college days that she formed the acquaintance of Lawrence J. Vollmer, a graduate from the same college, and upon his return from service in the late war they were united in marriage, June 24, 1919. They took up life’s dutiws at Refield, South Dakota, where her husband taught in the academy.

During the summer of 1921, she returned to Hawarden to spend a little time with her parents, hoping that a few weeks of rest would aid her in regaining her health. She had made great plans on soon regaining her health and joining her husband in his work at Maple Plain, Minnesota. Instead of improving, her health gradually failed until the Savior called her to rest.

At the age of 19 she was baptized and joined the S,D.A. Church at Hawarden. Her greatest ambition was to live and do for others. She was known by those who were associated with her in college as one of the most energetic and studious of college students. She took an active interest in all the activities of the school, both a student and teacher. She also lent a strong Christian influence among her fellow students and still lives in the minds of all who knew her. She will be remembered as having great courage when facing the great battles of life.

During her long illness she was very patient and uncomplaining, and always willing to submit to His will. She leaves to mourn her death, besides her husband and parents, two sisters, Zela and Zelma, and one brother, Cecil. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives in their irreparable loss.