Amos S. Brubacher

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• Eby ID Number: 00018-1483.5

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Brubaker.-Amos S., son of Abram and Lash (Sitler) Brubaker, was born in Cashmere, Ont., June 13, 1862; died at Sheridan, Oreg., Feb. 15, 1939; aged 76 y. 8 m. 2 d. When 17 years of age he went to Northern Michigan, where he spent a number of years as a pioneer of that country. While there he and Mary Ann Dettwiler were united in marriage. This union was blessed with 2 sons and 7 daughters. Soon after their marriage they united with the Mennonite Church and were faithful until death. He became an interested and faithful worker in the Sunday school there. In the spring of 1901 he with his wife and 9 children moved to Alberta, where he was also a pioneer. At the place where he settled he started a post office and store, which became known as Mayton. It was through his efforts that a church was established at this place. In the spring of 1924 they moved to Sheridan, Oreg., where he resided till death. His loving companion preceded him in death 7 years. One son and 2 daughters, also 6 grandchildren preceded him. He leaves 6 children Leah (Mrs. Ed. Wideman) with whom he had his home nearly four years, Amos H., Ettie Mae (Mrs. Sam Ringler), and Barbara Bruba-ker all of Sheridan, Sarah (Mrs. Wm. Brubaman), and Velina (Mrs. Henry Casebeer), of Alberta; also 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 49 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. He was physically weakened by two strokes in the fall and winter of 1934. He had another stroke this winter, which with complications of old age was the cause of his death. He was confined to his bed 2 _ months. He was always very much interested in advancing the cause of Christ and the Church, and his presence and help will he greatly missed. His place was seldom vacant in the house of worship. Funeral services were held in the Sheridan Mennonite Church, conducted by Bro. G. D. Shenk assisted by Bros. A. H. Kilmer and D. F. Shenk. Text, Jas. 4: 14. Interment in the South Yamhill Baptist Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - April 6, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No.1 - pages 14, 15, 16

Amos — Mary Ann Detweiler. Mary (daughter of Joseph W. Detweiler and Anna W. Martin) was born 1862, , Michigan, USA; died Abt 1931. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah D. Wideman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-18648

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Wideman, Leah D., daughter of Amos H. and Mary Ann Brubaker, was born near Brutus, Mich., Aug. 20, 1884; passed away at her home in Sheridan, Oreg., Sept. 8, 1956, after an illness of about 7 months; aged 72 y. 19 d. Near the turn of the century, she with her parents, was among the pioneers who moved to the prairies of Alberta, Can. During her girlhood she was converted in evangelistic services conducted by the late Bro. S. F. Coffman. In 1902 she was united in marriage with Edwin H. Wideman, who survives. They spent a number of years on a homestead near Mayton, Alta., and in 1924 moved to Sheridan, Oreg., where she resided until death. To this union were born 2 sons and 6 daughters (Rachel-Mrs. Wesley Ellis, Mary-Mrs. Dan Lauber, Oscar, Anne-Mrs. Willard Byers, Lena-Mrs. Amos Hostetler, Ethel, and Irene, all of Sheridan, Oreg., and Walter, of Grants Pass, Oreg.). Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, one brother, and a host of other relatives and friends. Two sisters, one brother, and 3 grandchildren preceded her in death. On the death of her brother Joseph, she filled a mother's place in the life of his children. Funeral services were held at the Sheridan Mennonite Church, Sept.11, in charge of D. F. Shenk, Raymond Mishler, and G. D. Shenk, with interment in the Sheridan Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 41 - October 9, 1956 - page 982, 983

Leah — Edwin Hembling Wideman. Edwin (son of Abraham B. Wideman and Anna Hembling) was born 27 May 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1968, McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA; was buried , Sheridan Mennonite Cemetery, McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet]