Bruin - Dorothy Marie
DOROTHY MARIE BRUIN
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Indiana February 22, 1929
Dorothy Marie Bruin, daughter of Fred and Myrtle Dooley Bruin, was born Sept 20, 1920 about three quarters of a mile W. of Guion and died Feb 17 at her home in Judson. She was 8 years, 5 months and 29 days. Surviving are the mother and father, a brother, James, at home, one sister, Mrs. Carl Murray of Russellville; the brother-in-law and one niece, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dooley of Guion other relatives and a host of friends mourn her loss. Dorothy will be missed by everyone who knew her. In her home, in school and in the community there is a vacant place that is filled only with sweet and tender memories. She was a home loving child, always caring more to be at home than to be with her playmates. Dorothy entered school in the fall of 1927 at the age of 7. At the beginning of her second year she was promoted to third grade, continuing in this grade until ill health forced her to remain out of school. At school her ability to learn, her sweet disposition and her winning smile made her a favorite with teachers and pupils. During her last illness the pupils were always waiting and hoping that Dorothy was better. Even in this last illness and with all her suffering Dorothy bore it with patience and hope. Dorothy is gone and we know the angels in heaven are happy. It seems life here is unbearable without her, but Christ said, "Suffer little children and forbid them not, to come unto me; for, such is the Kingdom of Heaven. " Funeral services were held at the Judson Baptist Church at half past 10 on Tues. morning in charge of the pastor, Rev. John Caldwell of Crawfordsville, burial at Bethany cemetery. -- kbz