| Show r lly JOHN R WINDER DEAD while every hope was entertained for ills his recovery his condi tion bearing out that hope very strongly death came with a suddenness to pres john it II winder last sunday evening that was indeed shocking for over nine weeks leeks he had bad battled with pneumonia meeting every change with a fortitude and courage that was characteristic of its his nature until the disease was all but conquered and the aged leader was on the high road to recovery ills his strength was marvel ous but his years told in the fight lie he was sa december last arid and the grim reaper won finally president defit winders history is intensely interesting while his life has been one of sacrifices work and doing good to others II 11 I 1 I 1 was prominently associated in sonie some of the biggest institutions in the state stale in a financial lin ancial way his judgment being sound conservative and nearly always right in ecclesiastical circles he was also a tower towe of strength having served in positions of trust before he was selected as a counselor to president joseph F smith since the opening of the salt lake temple pros winder has been one of 0 the prominent workers worker and he never missed a day un less sickness prevented his presence his life was and I 1 is an inspirit spira In tion lion and example to all men for he fought the good fight and was faithful to every trust impressive funeral services were lvere held in the salt lake tabernacle this morning the following is the official announcement of prest winders death by the first presidency and their testimony of his worth salt lake city march 28 1910 to the officers and SI embers of the church of jesus christ ot of latter day saints beloved brethren and sisters it Is with feelings of sadness and regret that we are called upon to ann announce otince to you the death of pros pres john R winder our fellow servant and associate in the quorum of first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints which took place at his residence no 49 north west temple street this city at last evening As you know pros pres winder was taken down doun with pneumonia some nine weeks ago during part of which time we were encouraged tit in the hope that he was ilas going to get over his sickness and we be falor ed with his association again but providence having decreed otherwise it remains now tor for us to bow to the will of the lord and acknowledge now ledge ills his hand in this as in all other things in the death of president john R winder we are not only deprived of the association of a friend ft lend and brother not only ot of an associate and fellow servant in the cause 0 of o god our heavenly father but we sustain a personal lass as well a loss which we deeply fee and which none outside of his immediate family can so fully appreciate and sense tor for he truly was an aa adviser and counselor eminently worthy of his high calling with the family Jamil yand and friends of oI pres winder wind erwe we also rejoice with them because of the peaceful aa change 1 ake and well earned rest which has haa now come to ofir conr beloved brother and the glor glorious ioui reward awaiting him and we part arbth aim in the fond fona hopes of 0 a joyful reunion in the society of those whom we all love and who too have labored and gone before that god our heavenly father may comfort the bereaved family and bless ills his saints the earth Is the desire and prayer of oc your 10 ur BK brethren ethren and fellow fello w Ser servants J 1 it jf t ANTON H LUND |
