Kulp, Lizzie Bergey (1881-1965)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1965 Apr 15 p. 12

Birth date: 1881 Feb 26

text of obituary:

LIZZIE CULP [sic KULP]

Lizzie Kulp, the daughter of Oliver and Esther (Detwiler) Bergey, passed away at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Rocky Ford, Colo., on March 11, 1965 after a brief illness, at the age of 84 years and 13 days. She was born in Doylestown, Pa. on Feb. 26, 1881, the oldest of 10 children.

On June 18, 1902, she was married to Isaac B. Kulp in Doylestown. The couple resided in Philadelphia, Pa. for five years where he was engaged in a store business. In 1907 they moved to Cheraw, Colo. Her husband preceded herin death on Jan. 22, 1955.

Surviving are one son, Amos of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Vogt, Kulp [sic name misplaced, should follow Miss Margaret] , Pueblo, Colo., and Miss Margaret a missionary in India, Miss Elizabeth Kulp, Cheraw, Colo. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Gehman and Mrs. Priscilla Bishop of Doylestown, Pa., and Mrs. Esther Heacock, Plumsteadville, Pa.; four brothers, Wilson Bergey, San Bernardino, Calif., Oliver Bergey, Doylestown, Pa., Walter Bergey, Coatesville, Pa., Nelson Bergey, Perkasie, Pa.; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, two sons in infancy and one grandchild.

During a serious illness, at the age of five, from which she was not expected to recover, she was given a vision of heaven. Two weeks later she had recovered from her illness and was able to attend her grandfather's funeral.

At the age of 16, through the ministry of evangelist J. S. Coffman of Goshen, Ind., she bcamea Christian. She was active as a Sunday school teacher at the Philadelphia Mission during their residence there. In Colorado she was a faithful and active member of the East Holbrook, Mennonite Church.

She was a great reader. She always appreciated good inspirational books and always enjoyed reading all of the church papers. Recently she spent a lot of time reading her Bible. All through her life she enjoyed music and often sang hymns as she went about her work.

Her quiet Christian influence and joy in the Lord will be lasting memories. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil.1:21). — The Family.