OBITUARY - ELLA WARD (POLAND) RANDALL HILL

Submitted by: Jan Redelsperger, jansperger at gmail dot com

Source: "Kelsonian," Kelso, Cowlitz Co., Washington, February 1907

One of the saddest events which we have been called upon to chronicle is the
death of Mrs. George Hill, of Catlin, who departed this life Monday morning,
February 4, 1907, at 4:45.  Mrs. Hill was known and beloved by a large circle of
friends and relatives and the news of her death, thought not unexpected, was a
blow to the entire community. 

Ella Ward Poland was born in Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, September 17,
1879, moved to Cowlitz County with her parents two years later and was married
in 1899 to E. W. Randall.  To this union was born two daughters and in January
1903 Mr. Randall departed this life.  On November 29, 1905, Mrs. Randall was
married to George Hill, of Catlin.

She began the Christian life and united with the Methodist Episcopal church,
some then years ago, of which church she remained a faithful member till her
death.

The esteem in which Mrs. Hill was held I the community was indicated by the
large concourse at the funeral and the many friends that followed her to the
tomb, among whom were the Rebekah’s, of which she was a member.

The funeral services were held at the Kelso Methodist Episcopal, the pastor, the
Rev. F. L. Moore officiating.  He took for his text "I shall be satisfied when I
awake in His likeness;" the choir sang softly "Asleep in Jesus," "Nearer My God
to Thee" and "Come ye Disconsolate." Many floral tributes, both rich and
beautiful, decked the casket and grave.

Mr. Hill and the other relatives have the sincere sympathy of their many
friends.