Aeschliman, Marie Rosine Rubin (1861-1944)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1944 Mar 9 p. 3

Birth date: 1861 Aug 15

text of obituary:

MRS. MARIE AESCHLIMAN

Mrs. Marie Rosine Aeschliman (nee Rubin) was born in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, August 15, 1861. She was married to Fred Aeschliman December 1882.

Together they came to America in 1885, making their home in Davis county, Iowa, over two years. In 1887 they came to what was then Washington territory and settled in Whitman county south of Colfax. When the First Mennonite church was organized in 1893 she with her husband were among the 24 charter members, and were also the only husband and wife who as charter members lived to see the golden anniversary of that organization. By God's grace they were permitted to share life's joys and sorrows together for over 61 years, which they did courageously and trustingly.

They lived on the farm until September 1925, when they located in Colfax to spend the evening of life there. As long as health permitted they were always in their place at the services of the church. She passed away February 21, 1944, after a week's illness at the age of 82 years, six months and six days.

Nine children were born: Arnold, who preceded her in death in 1914. Living are six sons: Lou F., William, Ed, Sam, Ira, and John, all residing in or near Colfax; two daughters: Mary, Mrs. Walter Buri of near Colfax, and Martha, Mrs. Elmer Widmer of Albany, Oregon.

She is also survived by her beraved [sic] husband, who is now past 84 years of age, by 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a host of more distant relatives and friends.

Funeral services were in charge of her pastor and were held February 23, at the Bruning Chapel in Colfax for the many friends in Colfax and especially for the husband and father who has not been well but was not able to attend even this service. Rev. Herbert E. Widmer of Garfield, Wash., assisted ans poke at the chapel on "My Father's House." John 14:2-3.

At the church her pastor spoke on Zech. 14: 6-7 and Rev. 14:13. A brief message was given also by Rev. Earl Shoup, Methodist co-pastor. A mixed quartet from the neighboring Baptist church rendered several choice hymns. The body was laid to rest in the Colfax cemetery.