Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Begerow, Henry June 21, 1912
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Lake Odessa Wave-Times-Friday July 5, 1912

                                    OBITUARY
Henry Begerow was born at Bruel, Germany, Dec. 16, 1841.

At the age of eleven years he with his parents cane t America and settled near 
Hespler, Ontario. After remaining there for several years he secured a farm near 
Brantford, Ontario.

In the years of 1865 he was united in marriage to Minnie A Hohn who was his 
companion and helpmate in life until Dec.1,1906 when she was called to leave her 
home on earth for one prepared for her by her Savior, in whom she had abiding 
faith.

In the year 1869 Mr. Begerow with his family moved from Ontario to Caledonia, 
Mich., remaining there 12 years. He then purchased a farm in Odessa township 
where he resided for 30 years. In Feb'y 1911  he disposed of his property in 
Michigan and with his son Henry F. went to Eugene, Oregon, hoping that the 
change might prove beneficial to him and that his life might be prolonged for 
him to enjoy at least a few more years.

After arriving at Eugene, he purchased a farm on Camp Creek and also secured a 
home in Eugene where he has since resided. During the past winter his health 
began to fail. It became necessary for him to receive special care and treatment 
and he was take to the Eugene hospital. After remaining there for several weeks 
he felt much better and returned to his home, but soon a relapse took place and 
he was taken back to the hospital. But his physical forces were exhausted and he 
passed away June 21, 1912, age 7o years, 6 mos., 5 days.

Before departing he gave expression of his faith that he was prepared to meet 
his Lord. His body was taken to Lake Odessa, Michigan for burial. All his 
children and grandchildren were present at the funeral. They will ever cherish 
in memory the life and deeds of a kind and providing father whose life's labor 
having ended is now at rest and awaiteth his reward.

The funeral was held at his ld farm residence north west of Lake Odessa on June 
28th, Elder I.H. Mourer officiating, assisted by Rev. A.J.Davis. The remains 
were taken to Lakeside cemetery and laid beside those of his companion who had 
preceded him a little over five years. Besides his four sons viz,-Charles, 
William and John who reside here in Odessa and Henry F.of Eugene, Oregon, and 
one daughter Mrs. Dorathe Maile of Grand Haven Mich., He leaves one brother, 
August Begerow of Branchton, Ontario and two sisters, one living at Hamilton, 
Ont. and one at Brockport, New York.

                                  CARD OF THANKS 
We wish hereby to express our sincere thanks to our friends for their kind 
assistance and favors presented at the funeral of our father. For the songs 
rendered and for the kind words of cheer and sympathy and the favors rendered by 
dear Elder Mourer and Rev. A.J. Davis we especially feel very grateful.
                                Henry F.Begerow
                                Chas.A. Begerow
                                William Begerow
                                John W. Begerow
                                Mrs. Dorathe D. Maile

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