Reimer, Matilda (1932-1954)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Dec 23 p. 8

Birth date: 1932 Aug 3

text of obituary:

MATILDA REIMER

Matilda Reimer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Reimer, was born on August 3, 1932, at Meade, Kansas, and passed away to be with her Lord on Dec. 4, 1954 at 7 A.M. in the Halstead hospital. She reached the age of 22 years, four months, and one day.

Part of her youth was spent at Alomosa [sic Alamosa], Colo. where her parents and their family resided during the years 1936 - 1940. She entered grade school there and continued her schooling at Meade, graduating with the 1952 class of the Meade Bible Academy.

On August 8, 1945, at the age of 11 years Matilda accepted Jesus Christ as her own personal Saviour and since that time has rejoiced in the fact of her salvation. She was baptized upon her faith in Christ and received into the fellowship of the Emmanuel Mennnite church of Meade on June 15, 1947, of which church she remained a faithful member until her death.

She had a happy disposition and a positive influence and was an inspiration to her parents, sisters, and friends. Her sincerity as a Christian was expressed in her service for the Lord. Her service in the church choir, at weekly Bible classes, and in daily vacation Bible school, will remain not only a fond