Agnes & Jessie Slotemaker
"On Feb. 18, 1918, one day before her 4th
birthday, Mother called us to the bedside to witness her departure.
There was no struggle, just a gasp and she was gone, leaving her
emaciated little body and entering the glories of heaven. Two things
relating to the funeral cling to my memory: 1. It was a cold wintry
day; and 2. A statement made by the minister, spoken in Dutch "Je
hebt veel genot van Jessie gehad." Using 3 English words
to translate the word "genot" the statement reads, "You
have had much joy, pleasure, delight from Jessie." This statement
summarizes quite well the position she occupied in the family during
her brief span of life with us...."
Henry
Slotemaker
writing about his little sister's death and funeral
The Slotemaker Story: Part 5
Dick & Agnes
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Estie Wedding Photo
Newspaper wedding announcement
Agnes Slotemaker & Joe Estie on the Slotemaker Farm.
It is not known if this photo was taken pre-wedding or post-wedding.
Jean & Eleanor Estie with a horseless carriage
John & Tillie with Joe & Agnes
Agnes & Joe
One the back of this photo of a grass-skirted Agnes was written...
To Carol -
How do you like my
Hawaiian outfit. I wore this to a party. Can't see the flower in my hair.
from Grandma
above, Agnes at her birthday party in 1995
below, Agnes and her granddaughters
Interview
with Agnes
Agnes &
her sister-in-law
Agnes at a party
Agnes & her mom & dad &
siblings
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