Blosser, Edith Lewis (1893-1974)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 Feb 28 p. 11

Birth date: 1893 Apr 2

text of obituary:

MRS. EDITH BLOSSER

Edith Blosser of near Columbiana, Ohio died on Jan. 26, 1974 after a short illness. She was born April 2, 1893 to George and Laura Lewis.

At the time of her marriage to Clinton Blosser in 1913 she joined the Mennonite Church. She taught Sunday school for many years, helped in WMSA work, and continued active even though her eyesight failed during her later years. She enjoyed writing poems, and also was appreciated for her interesting letters she wrote to friends all around the world. She derived great pleasure form her children and grandchildren.

On June 18, 1973 she and Clinton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family and friends.

Family members surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Isaac (Laura) Helfrick of Sarasota, Fla.; Mrs. Clifford (Lois) Amstutz of Hesston, Kan., Mrs. Ralph (Doris) Witmer of Salem, Ohio, and Velma Blosser of North Lima, Ohio; five sons, Howard of Dayton, Ohio, Paul of Louisville, Ohio, Carl of Lyman, S. C., Evan of West Liberty, Ohio, and Don of Akron, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Adelaide Cook; 38 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Midway Mennonite Church on Jan. 29, conducted by Rev. Ernest Martin.