Kauffman, Enos David (1909-1936)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1936 Jul 15 p. 3

Birth date: 1909 Nov 20

text of obituary:

Enos David Kauffman

Enos David Kauffman was born at Kenmore, North Dakota, November 20, 1909 and met death by drowning on July 4, 1936 aged 26 years, 7 months and 16 days. His boyhood days were spent in North Dakota. he came to Colorado with his parents in 1919; residing near La Junta since that time. In the fall of 1931 he accepted Christ as his Savior and has remained a faithful and active member of the Mennonite Church.

Early on the morning of the fourth Enos, Clarence, Daniel, Joe, and Zola Fae left home for a little fishing trip at Timber Lake. They left very happy waving a cheery good-by to their mother and the others at home. They had been fishing only a short time when Daniel stepped off into deep water and called for help. Immediately Enos went to his assistance but never seemed to be able to help as he fought only a short time and went under not to come up again. Clarence went into the water and helped Daniel out but they could not locate Enos. His body was recovered by friends about two hours later.

His father preceded him in death only four months ago. he leaves to mourn his departure his mother, Isla Zink, his fiancee, five brothers and three sisters: Jess, Alvin, Ida Belle, Clarence, Alice, Daniel, Joe Jr., and Zola Fae.

Enos was an active worker in the community and his church. He loved the truth, and was an interested student and deep thinker. He read and acquired a large library during his short stay on earth. His early departure is felt very keenly by the family due to the place he filled since the illness and death of hiss father. The community and church will also miss his presence and willingness to serve.

— Sent in by Correspondent.