Graber, Anna Marie Widmer (1889-1949)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Dec 1 p. 3

Birth date: 1889 Jun 5

text of obituary:

MRS. ANNA GRABER

Mrs. Anna Graber, daughter of Peter and Cathrine Widmer, was born June 5, 1889, on a farm four miles north of Noble, Iowa. Her entire life was spent in Washington county Iowa. Her formal education was received in the Sommer's country school.

Upon receiving Christ as Savior, she was baptized May 24, 1903, by Rev. Musselman and taken into the fellowship of the Eicher Emmanuel Mennonite church. My [sic] her consistent life and faithful devotion to Christ, she was a pillar and a blessing in the church to the end. Besides the many regular church interests, she took an active part in the Mission Society from the time of its organization.

On Jan. 14, 1913, she was united in marriage to Daniel S. Graber. For thirty-three years they shared life's many lays and sorrows. To this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter, all of whom are living today. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1946.

Sunday forenoon, Nov. 13, 1949, she attended the morning church service and especially expressed her appreciation to the pastor for the blessing received. At home she was happy in spirit and evidently feeling fine. Towards the middle of the afternoon, she lay down on the couch for a little nap before supper. Without the family's knowledge she passed away as quietly and as sweetly as she had lived, having fought a good fight, having kept the faith, having finished the course. She reached the age of 60 years, five months, and eight days.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her four children, Wilbert J., Noble, Iowa, Glen D., who just recently returned from service in China, Mrs. Bessie Sexton, now living on the home farm, and Max D., who together with Glen was at home.

Besides her immediate family, she leaves one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wilbert Graber, one son-in-law, Henry Sexton, and four grandchildren. Four brothers, Jacob and Pete Widmer of Wayland, John J. Widmer of Washington, and Dan Widmer of Noble, and three sisters, Mrs. Joseph T. Wenger of Wayland, Mrs. Jacob T. Wenger of Washington, and Mrs. J. Rich of Crawfordsville, survive her. Two infant brothers, Edward and Chris, and one sister Katie preceded her in death.

The Mennonite obituary: 1949 Dec 6 p. 11