Celestia Sardinia Reynolds Culver, daughter of Foster and Fannie Potter Reynolds, was born at Hebron, Pa., April 19, 1845.
She was the youngest of five children: Stephen P., William C., Henry T., and Mrs. Sarah E. R. Babcock. All except Mrs. Babcock, who lives at Nortonville, Kan., preceded her to the spirit land. When about ten years of age she was baptized by Elder Clawson, and united with the Hebron Seventh-day Baptist Church.
She was married to Elno E. Burdick, December 4, 1866, and resided in Hebron till 1877, when they moved to Nortonville, Kan., where they united with the Nortonville Seventh-day Baptist Church, and where she retained her membership until her death. Here Mr. Burdick died August 16, 1880, and on January 24, 1883, she was married to J. W. Culver, who departed this life December 6, 1906.
She was naturally very retiring, especially among strangers, but held the friends she had won. She was loyal to her church, was a devoted wife, daughter and sister, and a kind and loving mother to Mr. Culver's sons, George and Will Culver, who survive her. George was with her in Colorado at the time of her death, and by his tender, constant attention manifested a devotion that was beautiful. Ever forgetful of self, from childhood her life has been spent largely in the sick-room, lovingly and efficiently caring for an invalid mother, husband, sister, or other friends. She was also very generous and sympathetic to those in need.
She departed this life from the Boulder (Colo.) Sanitarium, May 31, 1911. In this beautiful sanitarium everything that love and skill could provide was at her service. But the loving Father wanted her; hence he called her home.
Funeral services were held from the Seventh-day Baptist church of Nortonville, Sabbath morning, June 3, 1911, conducted by her pastor, M. B. Kelly, assisted by Rev. Mr. Adell, and "Uncle Isaac" Maris. M. B. K.
