Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Shepherd, Edward J. October 30, 1899 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat Blood pat.blood@gmail.com April 4, 2010, 1:47 pm Clarksville Record – 9 November 1899 Mr. Ed. Shepherd died October30, 1899, aged 53 years. He has been a well known and highly respected citizen of this township for many years. He has been sick for a long time, and has suffered much. He leaves, besides a wife, son, and daughter, a host of sympathizing friends. The funeral was held from the W. M. church of this village last week Wednesday, and was attended by a large concourse. “We miss thee from our home, dear We miss thee from thy place; father A shadow o’er our life is cast We miss the sunshine of thy face, We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care; Our home is dark without thee – We miss thee everywhere.” CARD OF THANKS: We hereby wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their assistance during the death and burial of our husband and father. Also to the choir for the music furnished. Mrs. Ed. Shepherd and Children Additional Comments: Clarksville Cemetery File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/s/shepherd3424nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb