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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 29, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 22.

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Obituaries

By A. J. Clarke; T. Godfrey; W. W. Steward; Clifford A. Russell; C. L. Taylor; Daniel Nettleton; H. S. Prener; J. W. Boynton

KELLOGG.—Albert Kellogg was born in Flint, Mich., April 7, 1836, and died at Cedar Lake, Mich., March 20, 1913, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 13 days. He accepted present truth in 1853, and from that time until his death was a firm believer in the third angel’s message. He died in the hope of soon seeing his Lord. A. J. CLARKE.
COLLETT.—Sarah Frances Collett, of Montesano, Wash., died April 17, 1913. She was born in Illinois, Feb. 15, 1850. In 1896 she heard and accepted the third angel’s message, and from that time until her death was a consistent Christian. Her faith in the soon coming of Jesus was unwavering. She is survived by her husband and two stepchildren. T. GODFREY.
LATHAM.—Warren William Latham was born in Columbia County, Wisconsin, Oct. 14, 1900, and died at Milton, Oregon, March 29, 1913. Warren gave his heart to God and was baptized in October of 1912. He fell asleep peacefully in Jesus, and now awaits the call of the Life-giver. His parents and two sisters survive, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. W. W. STEWARD.
LANGDON.—Maryette, daughter of Robert P. and Caroline Thompson, was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, May 2, 1842. During her early years the family moved to Michigan, living for some time at Berrien Springs. In 1856 she removed to Mendon, Mich., where two years later she was married to John B. Langdon. For forty-seven years the deceased lived upon the farm which by their united efforts was literally hewed out of the forest. One of their two children is left to mourn. Comforting words were spoken at the funeral service from 1 Thess. 4:16-18. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.
STECK.—Julius H. Steck was born near Bellville, Tex., June 25, 1867, and died at Sanitarium, Cal., April 27, 1913. He was an ardent lover of present truth, and until the very last maintained a most intense devotion. The last four years of his life were spent in the St. Helena Sanitarium. His wife and three children, together with many friends, are left to mourn. C. L. TAYLOR.
CARPENTER.—Emma Ridall Carpenter, wife of A. J. Carpenter, died at Shine, Wash., April 17, 1913. She was born at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Oct. 16, 1844. Some fifteen years ago Brother and Sister Carpenter embraced present truth through reading our publications. The deceased was a patient sufferer for several months before her death, and fell asleep trusting in Jesus for resurrection and life eternal. She leaves a husband and two daughters. The writer spoke words of comfort from 1 Cor. 15:26. DANIEL NETTLETON.
KELLER.—Robert Gabriel Keller was born Nov. 30, 1841, and died April 24, 1913, near Fort Worth, Tex. He leaves a devoted wife, one son, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Brother Keller was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1885, and until the last was a faithful, devoted Christian. He fell asleep with full confidence of having a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder G. F. Watson. H. S. PRENER.
WORTHEN.—Mary L. Boyd Worthen was born in Dorchester, N. H., Nov. 5, 1840, and died at her home in Lynden, Wash., May 3, 1913. She was married to Charles F. Worthen Oct. 12, 1859. To this union were born twelve children. Two sons and two daughters, with their aged father, survive. In early life the deceased gave her heart to God, and was baptized by Elder James White in 1857, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Charleston, Vt. She faithfully observed the Sabbath of the Lord for about fifty-seven years. The family moved to Washington about eight years ago. Sister Worthen was indeed a mother in Israel. Her home was always open to the stranger, and her heart ever responded to the cry of the needy. The writer conducted the funeral services, assisted by Pastor Jones (Methodist). J. W. BOYNTON.
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