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- (Research):Switzer, --- Susanna, daughter of Henry B. and Matilda (Snider) Dettweiler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 14, 1867. In 1870 she moved with her parents to Zurich, and in 1893 to Midland, Va. On Oct. 18, 1896, she was united in marriage with Benjamin Franklin Switzer, who died in 1941. In 1908 they moved to Vestaburg, Mich., where they raised their family. After her husband's death she made her home with Oscar until April 26, 1953, when early on the Lord's day she went to be with her Lord; aged 86 y. 12 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour when 16 years of age and lived a consistent Christian life for 70 years in the Mennonite Church. She was a charter member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Vestaburg, Mich., which was organized in 1914. She leaves to mourn her departure, 5 sons (Albert, Edward, Israel, Harvey, and Oscar), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth Snyder) and a number of friends. One son (Sydney) died in infancy. Funeral services weir held at the Ferris Church of Christ by Erie E. Bontrager and Neil Buskirk, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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