p. 21 | Catherine C. Morrison Thompson by Frank M. Wilcox

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 28, 1914

Catherine C. Morrison Thompson

By Frank M. Wilcox

THOMPSON.— Catherine C. Morrison was born in Jersey Shore, Pa., and died at Takoma Park, Md., April 8, 1914. Her early life was spent in Pennsylvania. June 21, 1886, at Buffalo, N. Y., she was married to Oliver F. Thompson. Six children were born to this union, five of whom are still living, and, with the husband and only remaining sister, were present at the funeral. Quite early in life the deceased gave herself to Christ and became an earnest, devoted member of the Methodist Church. At Buffalo, N. Y., in 1893, with her husband she attended a series of meetings conducted by Seventh-day Adventists. Both were impressed with the evidences of the nearness of the Lord's coming, and with the truthfulness of the position held by this people. Accordingly, both decided to follow their convictions and to devote their lives to the advancement of this movement. Spending seven years in Buffalo, the family returned to Pennsylvania, and there, with her husband, Sister Thompson engaged in the sale of our denominational publications for four years. In 1905 the family moved to Tennessee, where they remained until 1909, when they came to Takoma Park, and soon after took up work in connection with the Foreign Mission Seminary. Naturally of a hopeful disposition, Sister Thompson's religious experience was even and uniform through the years. The hope which she felt in her own heart she imparted to others, and in her family circle always proved a source of inspiration to her husband and children. Others might be depressed by circumstances, but from her there came the pleasant smile and the encouraging word which dispelled the shadows and caused hope to spring up afresh. Of a quiet and retiring nature, she did for her Master and for her friends and neighbors many kindly deeds. In every place where the family resided she manifested a genuine missionary spirit. In Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, and during the last few years in Takoma Park, she did much in the way of the circulation of literature, friendly calls, and missionary service. And her labor has not been without fruit. God has blessed the efforts which she has put forth, and a goodly number of souls are rejoicing in Christ today as the result of her loving ministry. Truly we can say of our sister: “She hath done what she could.” She rests from her labors, but her works will live after her. Her influence will pass on to bless other lives. May we profit by her faithfulness and devotion. A large number of friends attended the funeral services, which were held Sabbath afternoon, April 11. F. M. W.