A Genealogy History of The Ryckman Family of Kalkaska County:Information about Jessie Julia Ryckman
Jessie Julia Ryckman (b. August 22, 1887, d. November 08, 1915)
Notes for Jessie Julia Ryckman:
From: The Leader and The Kalkaskian, weekly newspaper, Kalkaska, MI. November, 1915
The following verses were composed by
Mrs. Sherwood, January 6, 1915.
(PUBLISHED BY REQUEST.)
This world is in need of workers
In the vineyard of the Lord;
Oh, let us not be Shirkers,
For we are warned within His Word.
His coming will soon be near,
So let us work and watch and pray,
That we may not be left here
On His second coming day.
Our prayers may mean the salvation
Of many who are yet unsaved,
Among our friends and our relations-
And yet the way for all was paved;
For our Jesus was not willing
That any should go unclaimed,
And by His own precious blood,
Our sins to the cross are chained.
Oh then if His cause needs workers,
Why not let you and I,
Be humble, patient and prayerful,
And win our brethren for that house
on high.
For each day wasted is one Day lost,
And the Master will ask us "why"
We did not stop and count the cost
Of our allegiance here as the days
went by?"
One kindly word or a friendly s mile
We know has brightened many a heart,
But it takes time praying and looking
to God
Then men will be-won if we do our part.
Just think of the joy and peace there'll be
When the last day of reckoning nigh,
If many will pass into His presence to stay
And the credit is accorded to you or I.
Obituary
Mrs. C. W. Sherwood
Jessie Julia, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ryckman was born in Orange Township, Kalkaska County, MI., August 22, 1887, and died at her home in Kalkaska November 8, 1915.Her childhood days were spent at the home farm, where she attended district school until ready for the high school work, and she then came to Kalkaska to further her education.
December 16, 1906 she was united in marriage to Mr. Clayton W. Sherwood.She was a devoted Christian, being converted when a child and uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church.When health permitted she was an ardent worker in the church, a teacher on the Sunday School, president of the cradle roll and secretary of the Missionary society.
The early passing of this beautiful young woman touched and shadowed many hearts.Her's was a large soul, generous almost to a fault.She lived an unselfish life, the interest and comfort of others were uppermost in her mind, and her chief happiness was in making others happy or relieving some distress.Many are the homes she entered carrying words of cheer as she told the story of the Saviour's love, offering prayers for the unsaved and converting their souls for the kingdom.In the home her presence meant an atmosphere of cheer and brightness.During her long and painful illness she was very patient and felt her Savior very precious to her.There are left to mourn, her husband, little baby Daughter and step daughter father, mother, sister, four brothers and many friends.The services were held on Wednesday, November 10, at the M. E. Church, and were conducted by the Pastor, J. H. Rayle, and she was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery mid banks of beautiful flowers, to await the reunion of loved ones at the last day.
More About Jessie Julia Ryckman:
Burial: Unknown, Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska, MI..
More About Jessie Julia Ryckman and Clayton W. Sherwood:
Marriage: December 16, 1906, Kalkaska County, MI..
Children of Jessie Julia Ryckman and Clayton W. Sherwood are:
- +Virginia Sherwood, b. September 06, 1915, Kalkaska, MI., d. September 22, 1974, Traverse City, MI..
- Dorothy Sherwood.