July 20, 2008 Remembrance

Two Upright Yew Trees by the corners of the church porch... She touched the leaves of drooping plants and made them straight and green. She touched the lives of listless folk, and made them quick and warm. The sick and aged found comfort in their kindness. With dedicated skill she plied her needle to clothe the naked children of the world. Eagerly she spent herself for God and Church and neighbor. With courage, industry and perseverance she maintained a zest for living, a love of beauty and an unquenchable spirit of adventure. Her children shall rise up to call her blessed, while all her kindred share in living tribute. it is truly for ourselves we grieve, that she has yielded to the deep last sleep. For her we must rejoice, that in this holy season when Christ is born to us, she is re-born to God in the glad eternity whence we all have come and whither all are called. So let us view the bright and holy season as rainbow after storm, and in wistful moments help us feel more deeply that peace of Christ which passeth understanding. (From the prayer by her friend and minister.) Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Howe and devoted friends. Dedicated Sunday, January 10, 1954.