Franz, Juliana Ewert (1879-1934)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1934 Sep 4 p. 7

Birth date: 1879 Jun 30

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1934 Sep 5 p. 3

text of obituary:

Mrs. Juliana Franz

Juliana (nee) Ewert Franz, daughter of Julius and Juliana Ewert, was born June 30, 1879, near Salem, D. Dakota. She was baptized upon her confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ by the Rev. Christian Kaufman on July 23, 1893, and united with the church. On October 21, 1897, she was married to Leonard L. Franz, sharing the joys and sorrows for nearly 37 years. The Lord blessed this union with 5 children, 4 sons, and 1 daughter.

In the fall of 1902 the family came to the state of Washington and took up a homestead near Schrag, which also became their permanent home, and they have lived here ever since. They are therefore among the pioneers of this community, sister Franz being permitted as a young mother to experience the rials and joys of a pioneer. In the following year, 1903, they united with the church at Menno and she has been a faithful member thughout [sic] all these years. She lived the Christian life to the best of her ability, always aiming to be true to the confession once made with the Lord Jesus Christ. It was necessary for her to be taken to the hospital several times and submit to operations, however, she always rallied and could thereafter attend to the duties of her home. Before going to the hospital in the month of February of this year she expressed the sincere wish and hope that the Lord might lead everything so well to permit her return to her family once more. The Lord did lead it so, even though she could not attend to the duties of the home as she had hoped. Yet she could be with the family and also have her grandchildren around her. She could again attend church worship and be present in her class at Sunday school.

About two weeks ago she became sick, and at first her condition was not alarming. Since she did not improve and it appeared as though she was failing.It was again necessary to take her to the St. Luke's hospital on Saturday Aug. 11. After a very thorough examination followed by another operation it was revealed that a rapidly spreading cancer had made deep inroads into her system and that her days were numbered. Monday, Aug. 13, she failed rapidly and all her children were called to her bedside. At times it seemed as though she would rally and she lingered on until 11:55 o'clock that night when she closed her eyes to this world and met her beloved Savior face to face. Among the last words she had left with her dear ones were, "Do not worry". Her age is 55 years 1 month and 13 days.

She leaves to mourn her untimely departure her beloved husband, Leonard L. Franz; the 4 sons, Julius, Edward, Arthur, Robert; and one daughter, Othelia; 2 daughters-in-law; 6 grandchildren; 5 brothers and 4 sisters; many other relatives and a host of friends. All are looking forward to the great reunion with the Lord at the time He will gather all His own to be reunited never to be parted again. She was a mother who loved her family and was deeply devoted to the duties of her household and family. It was her privilege and joy to hear the confession of faith of all her children and see them unite with the church of the Lord; indeed a joy of life to a Christian parent and a fulfillment of their prayers.

Funeral services were conducted from the Menno Mennonite church, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 16; Rev. M. J. Galle officiating. Interment in the Mennonite cemetery near the church.

The Mennonite obituary: 1934 Oct 2 p. 22