Stillwater Valley News
August 2, 1935
John Warren Reiber
These lines are written in memory of one who lived in this community
through all his childhood and young manhood; one beloved by all who knew
him; for his cheerfulness; looking always on the bright side of life; determined
to stand in the sunshine rather than in the shadow. John Warren Reiber, the son of Jacob and Maria Reiber, was born in
Pleasant Hill, Ohio, August 4, 1869. One of a family of five children;
William S., Charles C., Arthur LeRoy, and a sister Ella, who alone survives
him. His school days were spent in the Pleasant Hill schools, and after
leaving school he was for several years the genial barber of the village
and was sought by all who needed his service because of his keen sense
of humor and friendly disposition. In February 1891 he was united in marriage with Margaret Ward of
Versailles, Ohio, and together they built their home, and what a home
of happiness it was; one that radiated hospitality for everyone. In 1896 they moved to Ashville, N.C. and after a period of fourteen
years they left Ashville to make their home in Ft. Collins Colo. At an early age he united with the Christian Church at Pleasant Hill
and continued in the fellowship of the Christian Church in both Ashville
and Ft. Collins. He was also a member of the B. P.O.E. Lodge No. 804, Ft.
Collins, and approximately 10 years ago he was made Steward of this organization,
and he with his devoted wife served in this capacity until her death which
occurred in 1930. He continued in this service until a little less than
one year ago when sudden illness caused his retirement. Then it was his thoughts turned homeward to his beloved sister, Ella,
and in May of this year he returned to the scenes of his youth, and for
a few days he was so filled with joy that he seemed improved but this was
only for a short while, and for many weeks his suffering was intense, but
borne uncomplainingly to the end which came August 1, 1935. Here we would pause to pay tribute to this devoted sister, whose
ministry of love will always be remembered by those who knew it's tenderness.
Ah! her deeds of kindness will never die but will pass on into eternity,
and just as this sister was, so was he; always willing to lend a helping
hand. It was his earnest desire that he be buried by the side of his wife
in their western home, and this Elks Lodge of which he was so long a member
and which he loved so well and held in such high esteem have granted this
request and provided for the return of the body of this their faithful
servant for burial. And so , soon, we will bid a last farewell and return
him to his beloved home in the west. And me thinks if he were to leave with us a message he would say:
shed not.........
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