John Eglie (Egli) 1852 - 1924

EGLIE, EGLI, RICH, HOSTETLER, LAIS

Posted By: A. M. W. (email)
Date: 6/7/2004 at 00:17:36

Gospel Herald - August 21, 1924

John Eglie was born near Toronto, Ont., Dec. 4, 1852; died at his home near Hubbard, Oreg., July 8, 1924; aged 71 y. 7 m. 4 d. He was married to Lena Rich Nov. 20, 1879. To this union were born six sons and two daughters. He took sick July 4 with erysipelas, and on the fourth day fell asleep. He was a loving husband and kind father and good neighbor. He united with the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church near Wayland, Iowa, when 22 years old and remained faithful until death. The family moved to Oregon in 1897. He leaves a faithful companion, four sons (Jacob, Noah, Samuel, and David), two daughters (Mamie Hostetler and Ella Lais), 27 grandchildren, one brother (Chris), and many other relatives and friends. We believe that father has gone home to be with Jesus; may we all prepare our hearts to meet there. Funeral services conducted by A. P. Troyer, D. B. Kauffman, and E. Z. Yoder (Text, Rev. 13:14) from the Zion Church near Hubbard, Oreg., where he united in fellowship with the believers. Remains laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.