Sommers, Ida Elizabeth Springer (1899-1962)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1962 Aug 23 p. 9

Birth date: 1899 Aug 12

text of obituary:

IDA ELIZABETH SOMMERS

Ida Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth Springer, was born August 12, 1899 near Stuttgart, Arkansas and departed this life to be with the Lord on July 22, 1962 at her home in Archbold, Ohio. Her age was 62 years, 11 months, and 10 days. She became a Christian early in her youth and faithfully served her Lord until He called her home. She lived with her parents near Stuttgart until 1920 when they moved to Pryor, Okla.

On May 2,1929, she was united in marriage to Daniel Sommers, sharing the joys and sorrows of life for over 33 years. No children came to bless this home but the Lord provided for the adoption of a son, Donald Francis, at the age of three and a half months, whom they loved as their own. In 1943 the family moved to Archbold, Ohio, where they have resided since.

Surviving are her companion; son Donald, and his wife Violet; two grandchildren; two brothers, Jacob C., Archbold, Ohio and Samuel W., Pryor, Okla.; two sisters, Susie M. (Mrs. Alvin Oswald) of Shickley, Neb. and Mrs. Ellen Kennel, Archbold, Ohio, besides many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents preceded her to the Great Beyond.

After moving to Ohio she transferred her membership to the West Clinton congregation. She was a faithful and loyal supporter of her church, an inspiration to all who knew her, an encouragement and help to her companion who was called to serve as minister in 1944.

Many who came into her home were made to feel her love, concern and hospitality and found a refuge there. Her great concern was for her family and church that all might be saved for eternity and meet again in glory.

The cause of her death, after a long illness which began nearly two years ago when she underwent surgery, was cancer. Following the surgery she apparently recovered her health and was active for many months when she again began to suffer attacks of severe pain at times.

She became bedfast last March and suffered intense pain and distress for 18 weeks. During the last few weeks special nurses along with her family gave her constant care to make her as comfortable as possible.

The Lord graciously gave her sweet release for which she prayed daily. She patiently bore her affliction and suffering and early in her illness resigned and committed herself to the Will of God, who doeth all things well.