Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Green, Ethel May (Lepard) February 25, 1921
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   She was a devoted christian  and member of the First United Brethren church.  She
was always ready to help further the cause of Christ and to help guide her Sunday school 
class aright.
   A loving wife and mother has gone to be with Him who loves us all.  Her work of
faith and labor of love is needed.  Some day we shall join her where all is joy and happiness.
   She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, one son, a father and mother, one sister 
and three brothers, besides a  host of other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services held in First U. B. church, Rev. C. H. Zuse, pastor, officiating.  
Burial at Lakeside cemetery, March 1, 1921
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Though sometimes there is a sadness
   In our lives, as there is today
Since the life which we have cherished
   Left our home to fly away.
Yet she leaves us not in sorrow,
   For she loves us much the same
As we loved the dear one, Ethel.
   God had given to praise His name.

And the heartaches which we suffered
   May be light compared with those
Which our loved one might have suffered
   In this world of sin and woes
Now she's safe, though well we loved her.
   Human love doth sometimes fall.
Lacking power, grace, or wisdom.
   Now she's safe beyond the veil.
And we have a share in heaven;
   We have given from our home
A sweet blossom, beautifying
   God's own kingdom 'till we come.
Though with tears we did surrender
   Him his own, his love has left
Many blessings, to our keeping,
   Other hearts are more bereft.

          CARD OF THANKS
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   This period of great sorrow over the departure of our loved one, Mrs. Ethel
Lepard-Green has been sweetened by innumerable kindnesses extended to us by our 
friends and neighbors and by the beautiful flowers which were sent by the church, 
the lodges, the patrons of the mail route, the communities, the post-
office force the County Rural Letter Carrier association and the individuals and
families.  It is gratifying beyond expression and words cannot express our thanks.
             Harry Green and son Merlin,
             Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Lepard and family,
             Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hesterley

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