OBITUARY: JACKSON, Ethel Devon.

by nicolaou 3 Replies latest social current

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  nicolaou

  At almost 98 years old, Ethel enjoyed a longer life than most so why do I always feel sad when I read stories like this one?

  Nic'
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  JACKSON, Ethel Devon, born in Geary, Okla., on Jan. 23, 1904, as Ethel Devon Nicholson.

  She lived in Kansas City for a time as a young woman, married and had two sons, Victor and Lloyd while living in St. Louis, Missouri.
  Ethel became one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1950 and moved to Los Angeles with her husband in 1979. They moved to Palmdale in 1983, actively associating with the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

  She enjoyed discussing the Bible's hope for mankind (Revelation 21:3,4) the resurrection hope (Acts 24:15) and especially did she look forward to the time on earth, when no one would say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24) she knew that included her.

  Ethel fell asleep in death on Jan. 6, 2002, at the tender age of 97 years, 11 months and 6 days. Ethel will truly be missed by her two sons, Victor, Lloyd and their wives, Lynette and Joni will truly miss Ethel. Along with, three grandchildren, Brandon, Vickie and Trevon, two great-grandchildren, Eyrica and Christopher, and many spiritual brothers, sisters and friends. We all look forward to seeing her resurrected in the Paradise on earth. (Psalms 37:11, 29).

  A memorial service for her will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2820 East Ave Q-6, (Palmdale Blvd & 30th St. East) Palmdale.

  Original story: http://www.avpress.com/c/c1000.hts

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  Hmmm

  Nicolaou,

  I understand your sentiment. Still... I don't know... ignoring the typical JW advertisements, it sounds like she lived a happy life. She died fat and happy, ignorant of the corruption that was around her. Sounds like she beat the odds.

  If it had said she grew up abused by her husband, or in some other way totally miserable, but stuck it out because she looked forward to all the Kingdom Rewards, then I'd feel sorry for her.

  She was blissfully ignorant. Good for her.

  Hmmm
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  LDH

  I'll tell you why.

  Because the obit notice doesn't mention ANYTHING about her life. Except for when she moved, and who her children were.

  It reads like an ad for the local KH. And here is the poem her life reminded me of.

  The Dash

  I read of a reverend who stood to speak
  at the funeral of his friend.
  He referred to the dates on her tombstone
  from the beginning...to the end.

  He noted that first came the date of her birth
  and spoke of the following date with tears,
  but he said what mattered most of all
  was the dash between those years.

  For that dash represents all the time
  that she spent alive on earth…
  and now only those who loved her
  know what that little line is worth.

  For it matters not, how much we own;
  the cars…the house…the cash.
  What matters is how we live and love
  and how we spend our dash.

  So think about this long and hard…
  are there things you’d like to change?
  For you never know how much time is left.
  (You could be at "dash mid-range.")

  If we could just slow down enough
  to consider what’s true and real
  and always try to understand
  the way other people feel.

  And be less quick to anger
  and show appreciation more
  and love the people in our lives
  like we've never loved before.

  If we treat each other with respect
  and more often wear a smile,
  remembering that this special "dash"
  might only last a little while.

  So when your eulogy is being read
  with your life's actions to rehash,
  would you be proud of the things they say
  about how you spent your "dash?"

  
  Lisa
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  nicolaou

  the obit notice doesn't mention ANYTHING about her life

  You have something there Lisa.

  Nic,

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