Monday, June 2, 2008

June 1, 2008 Remembrance

A Golden Cypress (near southwest corner of churchyard)

Mrs. Freeman A. Denny and her daughters in loving memory of Elder Freeman A. Denny
Dedicated April 5, 1953

This craftsman wrought with swift and eager hands. No task was small enough to shirk, and he gave himself unstintingly to the severest tests of skill and patience, and a night's respite withheld his strength too long from its appointed toil. Quiet and forthright, whimsical and kind he accorded equal care to all his clients. Good service, full measure and fair terms were the standards of his pride. A man of many griefs and ills he asked of life no quarter. A calm and steadfast faith surcharged the sanctuary of his home. Its walls are mellowed by the pleasantness of the love he shared within them. Who can rebel that a brave, beloved friend has gained repose so needed, so deserved? For when we, too, have passed beyond the veil to stand before Him before our common Father, with how much clearer vision we shall see Him in the perfect, glad fulfillment of Himself: the valiant Spirit, the master workman, the kindly counsel, our comrade in The Faith!

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