Bauman, Clara L. Rosenberger (1872-1952)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 24 Jul 1952 p. 9

Birth date: 1872

text of obituary:

MRS. CLARA L. BAUMAN

Mrs. Clara L. Bauman, mother of Missionary Harvey R. Bauman, has gone to her Lord three months before Dr. Harvey and Ella Bauman’s return to the United States after an absence of over eight years. Mother Bauman had looked forward to their return.

She was born Oct. 16, 1872, in Milford Square, Pa., to Henry R. and Mary (nee Loux) Rosenberger.

She was baptized upon confession of faith May 30, 1888, by Rev. A. B. Shelly, pastor of the West Swamp church. She married Samuel W. Bauman on April 8, 1893, Rev. A. B. Shelly officiating.

This union of a little over 59 years came to an end on Sunday, June 29, 1952, about 10 days after she suffered a heart attack. Although she had been in failing health for several years, she enjoyed fairly good health until her recent illness. Her age was 79 years, eight months and 13 days.

She leaves to mourn her departure her beloved husband; eight children, Emma, wife of George A. Boyer, Quakertown; Henry R. of Quakertown; Harvey R. of Champa, India; Laurel R. of Bluffton, Ohio; Wilmer R. of Quakertown; Amos R. of Chalfont; Bertha, wife of Alvan Felton of Camden, N. J.; Alverda, wife of Joseph Bast of Quakertown. Four children preceded her in death, Horace on June 19, 1947, Anna Elizabeth on Dec. 23, 1941, and two daughters in infancy.

She is also survived by 41 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Keiser of Milford Square, Mrs. Jane Roth of Quakertown, and Mrs. Ella Boyer of Milford Square; and one brother, Menno S. Rosenberger of Milford Square. She also leaves to mourn many other relatives who had come to know her as a devout Christian friend.

She had been a lifelong member of the West Swamp church, a member of the Sunday school, and one of the loyal quilters in the sewing circle of the ladies aid society. She had always looked forward to the Tuesday’s when she could serve her Lord with needle and thread. Mother Bauman delighted to read, and she read her Bible daily and was greatly concerned about the spiritual welfare of her family and the church. Her faithful attendance at Sunday school and church was a pleasure, although she called it her duty.

Funeral services were held on July 3, 1952, in the West Swamp church, Rev. A. S. Rosenberger, her pastor, in charge.