Mrs. Etta Parker, wife of W. B. Parker, died at her home in Astoria, Thursday forenoon at 10:30 o’clock, following an illness of many months duration from internal cancer. During her prolonged illness she underwent two major operations. Her suffering the past several weeks was intense, but she bore it all with patience and fortitude.
Etta M. Gain, daughter of George W. and Henrietta Gain, was born Feb. 15, 1878 on a farm six miles west of Astoria. She was united in marriage to William B. Parker, Dec. 1, 1896. To this union three children were born, Wilbur Parker of Springfield, Annetta Aten, of Canton, and Paul at home, all of whom with the husband survive. Also one sister, Mrs. Mary Bair of Vermont, and two brothers, William A. Gain of Astoria, and George Gain of Pasadena, California.
She was a member of the Methodist Church in Astoria and all thru her suffering she looked to Jesus for help and strength. She was also a faithful member of the Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters and Royal Neighbors. She was a faithful wife and mother and a friend to all. She will be missed, but not forgotten. She is not dead, but gone to life more abundant.
“When all is done, say not my day is o’er,
And that thro night, I seek a dimmer shore.
Say rather that my morn has just begun —
I greet the dawn and not a setting sun,
When all is done.”
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. William Henry Day, pastor of the church, officiating and assisted by Rev. W. R. Seitzinger of the United Brethren Church. The text for the services was taken from Mark 5-39, “She is not dead, but sleepeth.” The music was rendered by Mrs. James Curless and Mrs. Lucius Shields, singing very impressive duets and accompanied at the piano by Mrs. C. G. McHugh.
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