Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lusk, Elery J. 1882
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Lowell Journal, 10 Dec 1882

Elery J. Lusk was born in Albion, Dane Co., Wis., Dec. 15th 1857.  He died of
consumption at his parental home in Lowell, Nov. 30th, 1882, aged 24 years, 11
months and 15 days.  He removed with his parents from Wisconsin to Lowell,
Mich., in 1868, at which place at the early age of eleven years he gave his
heart to God and hand to the M.E. Church in South Boston Saranac Charge with his
parents.  When 21 he went to Iowa into the employ of his uncle in the lumber
business where he remained until disease compelled his return to the “Old Home.”
 Elery gave evidence during his short life of a firm trust and unswerving faith
in God.  His faith strengthened and his prospects brightened as he approached
the end.  In that last sad night as fond friends bent over his frail form, he
discoursed to them freely of hope and Heaven, thanking God for praying parents
and praying loved ones saying that he would soon be with certain friends who had
gone before where he would await us there.  “There is a better place there.” He
said.  And then at last as the death-damp gathered on his brow and he seemed
just stepping down into Jordan’s chilling waters he whispered in accent
partaking more of Heaven than of Earth “All is bright”, “See the Light” and fell
asleep in Jesus.
      That peaceful sleep.
      From which none ever awake to weep.
Life had as bright prospects for him as for other young men, but through his
long illness he manifested great patience and was perfectly resigned to the will
of God.  Every part of his life was characterized by an earnest conscientious
spirit which gave a ripe discipline and experience to it though called away so
young.  As a child he was prayerful.  As a student he was patient and
industrious.  In business he was frugal and affable.  He was much loved as a
companion and brother.  His loss as an only son and brother can not be measured.
 May God bless and comfort all the dear bereft ones.  The funeral services were
held in the South Boston M. E. Church of which he was a member.  A very large
concourse at his funeral gave evidence of his standing in the community.  His
remains were carefully and tearfully laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery of
South Boston to wait the resurrection of the just in the final triumph.  The
services were conducted by the writer,          James Roberts, Pastor


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