Eymann, Ruth Eva (1908-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 May 17 p. 8

Birth date: 1908 Jul 4

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RUTH EVA EYMANN

Ruth Eva Eymann of 965 West Ave., Reedley, Calif., daughter of the late August C. and Mary Franz Eymann, was born in Reedley on July 4, 1908.

She received all her formal education in the Reedley schools graduating from Reedley College.

She was baptized upon her confession of faith that Jesus Christ was her Savior on May 13, 1923 by Rev. Henry J. Krehbiel. She loved her Lord and worshipped Him faithfully. The Bible and hymn book were dear to her. Her favorite hymn, which she could remember as far back as when she was two years old, was "Trust and Obey."

After the passing of her parents she remained in the parental home and lived there until her death.

Ruth has always been known for faithful service to her Lord in and through the church. She had a profound faith in Jesus Christ. She carried on a tremendous amount of correspondence with missionaries and shut-ins. Her Christian work, including her prayer life, was done systematically. She will long be remembered for her faithful work and regular attendance in the Sunday school, worship services, Christian Endeavor and Worthwhile Circle. She was secretary of the latter organization for the past 21 years.

Her passing came Saturday, May 5, at her home after an illness of about three weeks, at the age of 47 years, ten months.

Surviving are four brothers and one sister: Earl, Paul and Mary (Mrs. Arthur Bergthold) of Reedley, Harold of Piedmont, Calif. and Willard of Sacramento; many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, May 7, at the First Mennonite Church of Reedley. Rev. Harold Eymann, a brother, and Rev. Aaron Epp officiated. A trio sang "Trust and obey" and "Make Me A Blessing."

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Jun 14 p. 6

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A Tribute To Ruth Eymann

Ten years ago I met Miss Eymann in Reedley, Calif. I immediately sensed that here was a rare personality. Since then it has been my privilege to cultivate her friendship through contacts in the Reedley Church, in her home and through correspondence. On May 5 she went Home to Glory. Althought [sic] her place is vacant, her spirit lives on and the fruits of her ministry will continue to bless our missions throughout eternity.

Miss Eymann was a cripple, perhaps four feet tall, very frail, but with a cheerful, consecrated disposition that was a challenge to all who knew her. since she was not able to do physical work, she let the Lord use her in the ministry of intercession.

I wonder whether there is another woman in our whole General Conference who knows and prays regularly for all our missionaries as did Miss Eymann. Through a very wide correspondence with the workers in the different fields, through personal contacts when such people were on furlough she kept in touch with their experiences, shared their problems, prayed for them at stated times daily and encouraged them with her letters, cards and notes. I was often amazed at the wealth of missionary information contained in her "little black prayer book." Now she has been translated and her seat is empty. Who is there among us to take up the torch and carry on her ministry?

Truly we may paraphrase II Samuel 3:38b: "Know ye not that there is a princess and a great woman fallen this day in Israel?"

Gratefully and affectionately submitted by Mrs. P. R. Schroeder.

The Mennonite obituary: 1956 May 29 p. 360