Saner, Benjamin (1896-1951)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1951 Mar 8 p. 9

Birth date: 1896 Mar 14

text of obituary:

BENJAMIN SANER

Benjamin Saner, son of John and Lena Saner, was born March 14, 1896, at Pretty Prairie, Kans. At an early age he moved with his parents to Murdock, Kans.

He was baptized in the faith by Rev. C. J. Voran July 28, 1912 and became a member of the Bethany church. Here he labored with his parents and endured the hard ships of the pioneer life.

He was called to serve in the First World War where severe testing but helped to strengthen his faith.

In April 1924 he came to Monroe, Wash., liked the community and won the love of Ella Stucky who became his wife Nov. 27 1924. He spent the remainder of his life as a resident of this community, helping to establish the First Mennonite church which he joined in 1924. He worked constantly for the spiritual betterment of its members.

Their home life was one of beauty and tranquility and all who called there enjoyed the hospitality and spiritual lift.

During his extended illness his wife was ever his constant companion and comfort. Only God's grace could supply the physical endurance and courage necessary in a crisis such as this. Perfect love cometh from above, and was made manifest in the lives of Ben and Ella.

He committed his soul to God and departed his life Friday night Feb. 16, 1951, at 11:50 at the age of 54 years, 11 months and two days.

His parents having preceded him in death, he leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife Ella six brothers, Jake of Abbyville Kans., Jonas of ElDorado, Kans. John of Kingman, Kans., Julius and Chris of Marion, S. Dak., and Ernest of Burns, Kans.; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Base of Pamona, Calif., Mrs. Katherine Stucky of Kinman [sic Kingman], Kans., Mrs. Elk Smucker of Tiskilwa, Ill. and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the First Mennonite church in Monroe, Rev George W. Kopper officiating. Burial was in Monroe cemetery.