Cynthia A. Vetters

In memory
of
Cynthia
beloved wife of ________ ters
Born
July 30, 1866
Died
_________ 17, 1893

At Rest

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales

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Obituaries

DIED

Vetters- In this city, October 17, 1893, at 9:30 p.m. of consumption, Mrs. Cynthia A. Vetters, wife of Mr. Ed. Vetters, born at Lamar, Texas, July 30, 1865.  The funeral took place Wednesday evening at 4 o’clock from the residence of Mrs. J. S. Vetters.

 

Source: Corpus Christi Caller, October 20, 1893, p. 5, col. 3

Research by:  Msgr. Michael A. Howell

Transcription by:  Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission

 

Cynthia A. Vetters

AT REST

Cynthia A. Vetters Nee Vandervear, was born at Lamar, Texas, July 30, 1866 and died Oct. 17, 1893, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

 

It is with the deepest of sorrow that we report the death of this noble woman who was a devoted wife and faithful mother.  We first met her in childhood days in Goliad county, where we were associated together for a few years and during that time we learned to love her very much, indeed we appreciated her as a sister, as we lived in the same home for sometime and hence we can speak more freely, having known her so well. Cynthia was a cheerful girl, and seemed always to look on the bright side of life.  When anything seemed to darken her pathway, she would begin to sing some sweet song ______ virtue with her.  She was submissive even to the end, and during the days of her affliction she was not heard to murmur or complain in the least.  She united with the Methodist church at the age of thirteen, and it may well be said of her that she was brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  Her faith was strong and she did not express the least doubt as to her prospect of a home in the bright beyond.  Her last thoughts may be well expressed in the language of the poet:

 

“When pain o’er my weak flesh prevails,

With lamb-like patience arm my breast;

______ grief my wounded soul assails,

In lowly meekness may I rest.

 

“Close by thy side still may I keep,

“Howe’er life’s various current flow;

With steadfast eye mark every step,

And follow thee where’er thou goâ€

 

She is gone, but doubt not bereaved friends, for she rests with Him who is the light and life of man.  She leaves a husband and five children who have our deepest sympathy in their bereavement.

                                                Her pastor,

                                                J. F. Wren

 

Source: Corpus Christi Weekly Caller, October 27, 1893, p. 6, col. 1

Research by:  Msgr. Michael A. Howell

Transcription by:  Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission