SNYDER, Eleanor

Oak Creek Times (Oak Creek, Routt County) April 20, 1917 Page: 8 "Obituary Mrs. Eleanor Grems Synder, who died at 640 Kalamath street, Denver, Colorado, March 8th, 1917, was born in Rock county, Wis., Nov. 19, 1846. She became a Christian in early girl- hood, joining the Christian church and retained that belief until death. She was married to J. F. Snyder, an old school mate, in November, 1867. Three children were born to this union, Mamie, Earnest and Alton. Maimie died in her tenth year. Earnest died in the southern part of Colorado, leaving a wife and four small children, Alton Snyder being the only child who survived her. Mr. and Mrs. Sny- der came to Colorado in 1893, for the latter's health and they lived in Oak Creek and vicinity for thirteen years. Mrs. Snyder was of a sunny dispo- sition and had a most beautiful char- acter; she was never too sick or too busy to minister to the wants of her friends and to the needy. Her health became so impaired that she was taken to Denver last November, in the hopes that she would regain her strength. The trip proved too much for her and she became very ill. On arriving in Denver she was taken to St. Luke's hospital, where an operation was per- formed, but it was too late to save her life. Her husband, son and his wife were with her until she was able to be re- moved to a home on Kalamath street, Denver. Her daughter-in-law re- mained with her until the end. she passed away on March 8th, leaving a loving husband, her son Alton, a sis- ter, Mrs. Esther Curtis in Minnesota and a brother John G. Grems in Mis- souri, to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at Bos- wick's chapel on the following Sun- day, Rev. L. E. Goodwin of Oak Creek having charge of the services. She was laid to rest amid most beauti- ful floral offerings at Crown Hill ceme- tery, many relatives and friends pay- ing tribute to her beautiful character by their presence. 'Her pure white soul has fled To the land that gave it birth. Home by the Saviour led Away from this weary earth. Away from all tears and pain, Away from all chance of sin. Safe from all spot or stain, Where no sorrow may enter in. Ah, let us on bended knee Thank God for his loving care; Let us pray him for grace that we In her joy may one day share.' A Friend."