Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 11, 1909

JAFFRAY.—Died of general debility, Sister Loretta Jaffray, in the seventy-fifth year of her age. Nearly all her life had been spent in Belvidere, Ill., and she sleeps in its beautiful cemetery. She accepted the truth over thirty years ago, under the labors of Elders Andrews and Stewart, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Belvidere. She was the mother of nine children, the most of whom are still living. Her children selected 2 Tim. 4:7, 8, for the sermon text. L. D. SANTEE.

TURNBALL.—Brother John Turnball died Feb. 4, 1909. He was born in Scotland in 1819, and came to Minnesota nearly forty years ago. Later he moved his family to the West, where he has since resided. He gave himself to the Lord in his youth, to serve and obey him. Twenty years ago he accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Natchez, Wash. He was ready to lay down the cares of this life and rest in slumber until Jesus comes to receive the faithful unto himself. E. W. CATLIN.

KUNS.—Dr. Nathaniel Kuns was assassinated, Oct. 8, 1908. He was born Dec. 8, 1845, in Union County, Pennsylvania, and was married in the year 1868. Four children—one son and three daughters—were born to this union. Dr. Kuns was married again in 1901, to Sina Spears, and both he and his wife united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1905, in the first series of tent-meetings held by Elder Wm. W. Simpson. Brother Kuns was loved and respected by all who knew him, for his earnest Christian life; and we expect to meet him when Jesus comes. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. E. FORD.

GANIARD.—Died at the home of his son, Wm. Ganiard, in Petersburg, Neb., Feb. 2, 1909, Jehiel Adoniram Ganiard, aged 84 years, 5 months, and 6 days. Father Ganiard accepted the truths taught by the Seventh-day Adventists about forty-one years ago in Waterloo, Wis., under the labors of Elder I. Sanborn. Our ministers and workers always found a welcome at his home, and he and his wife did all they could for them. His wife died in 1903, and he has been very lonely and feeble since, but through it all very patient. He always loved to talk and read about the truth, often repeating his favorite text, Rev. 3:10. No Adventist minister being near, the funeral services were conducted by the Congregationalist minister, from Rev. 14:13. LILLIE A. GANIARD.

WHEELER.—Died at the home of her parents, at Talent, Ore., Feb. 11, 1909, Sister Esther Wheeler, aged 20 years, 6 months, and 27 days. Esther was born in Coos County, Oregon, where she spent her early childhood. When nine years old, she moved with her parents to Salem, Ore. It was at a camp-meeting held at this place in May, 1898, that she gave herself to God, was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1903 she accompanied her parents to Vancouver, Wash., where she remained until a few months before her death. She was a faithful, earnest Christian, taking an active part in the Sabbath-school and in the young people's work. She always had a cheerful word for those in sorrow, and was an affectionate daughter and sister, loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Elder W. L. Black, of the Western Oregon Conference. W. O. WHEELER.

LAUGHLIN.—Helen C. Laughlin, wife of Hugh L. Laughlin, died Jan. 31, 1909, at their home in Bainbridge, Ohio, aged fifty-nine years. Sister Laughlin was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and was a sister of Elder C. C. Webster. She accepted present truth twenty-eight years ago by reading, and has loved it ever since. She has rejoiced to see her husband and her three grown children in harmony with her. She has always had a missionary spirit, and distributed our literature wherever she lived. The family and relatives sorrow not as others which have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 50:5, by the writer. C. P. HASKELL.

RICE.—Mrs. Eliza Christopher Rice, was born at Brookfield, Nova Scotia, in 1838. She was reared among the Baptists, and in 1877 saw the light of the third angel's message. She was a godly woman, a faithful mother, and a devoted member of the church. She died quite suddenly, Feb. 9, 1909, as the result of a fall, at New Bedford, Mass., living only forty-five minutes after she fell. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as others who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Acushnet and Danvers, Mass., and we laid her to rest till the resurrection morning. F. C. GILBERT.

REINKE.—Died at Tacubaya, D. F., Mexico, Feb. 4, 1909, of typhoid fever, Brother Arthur A. Reinke, aged twenty-five years. Brother Reinke was born in Pennsylvania, where his parents still reside. After reaching mature life, he accepted present truth, and went to Healdsburg College to receive preparation for service in the cause of the Master. Having had a good experience as an evangelistic canvasser in California, he was invited to come to Mexico to engage in the same work. In company with three other young men he reached Mexico City last July, and began work. He had, we believe, fully consecrated his life to the winning of souls. We laid him to rest in Dolores Cemetery, awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. The funeral services were conducted in English and Spanish by Elder G. W. Caviness and the writer. G. W. REASER.

CRANE.—Died in Alameda, Cal., Feb. 12, 1909, Henrietta M. Crane, aged 48 years, 10 months, and 15 days. She was the mother of seven children,—five boys and two girls,—all of whom survive her, and were present at the funeral services. Her religious experience dates back to about thirteen years ago, when she was baptized in Oakland, by Elder W. N. Glenn, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Alameda, Cal. Living a consistent Christian life, she was a great blessing to the church, and served as deaconess for several years. She was always full of courage and hope, and had a cheering word for everybody. The church has lost a most excellent member, the children a kind, affectionate mother. The funeral services, which were held in the Alameda church, were conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. G. W. Rine. ANDREW BROERSEN.

FOSTER.—Mrs. Kate Foster, née Kitcher, was born in Hampshire, England, May 29, 1869. She gave herself to the Lord in her childhood, and became a member of the Episcopal Church. She was united in marriage to William Foster, April 9, 1902, and moved with her husband to California, where she resided till her decease. She, with her husband, embraced the Adventist faith about one and a half years ago, and later was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her sickness was brief, and Nov. 26, 1908, she quietly fell asleep, not having been conscious of much suffering. She leaves a husband and infant daughter, also a father and mother, two brothers, one sister in England, and many other relatives and friends to mourn her decease. Her Christian experience was especially bright, and she rejoiced in the light of present truth. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. M. GARDNER.