Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 22, 1909

BROWN.—Francis Brown died near Glenburn, Cal., March 12, 1909, of old age. He was born at Rome, N. Y., came to Illinois in his younger days, and there married Martha French. Six children were born to them, four of whom still survive. In 1869 he, with his family, moved to California. In 1885 he accepted the third angel's message, and continued faithfully to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. While we mourn for him, it is not without hope. MRS. M. F. BROWN.

COLTRIN.—Died April 2, 1909, Brother S. C. Coltrin, aged sixty-two years. For many years he labored in the West, canvassing and doing Bible work, and for some time was engaged in ministerial work as a licentiate in the Mississippi Conference. On account of malarial sickness he was compelled to return to the northwest. At the time of his death he was employed as business manager for the Forest Home Academy, where he endeared himself to the students by his kind, Christian disposition. On the morning of April 2, after conducting Bible study with his class, he retired to his room, feeling ill. He grew rapidly worse, a doctor was summoned, and his family was notified of his condition. After a sickness of a few hours, he passed quietly to his rest. His death resulted from internal hemorrhage caused by gall-stones. The body was taken to Tacoma, where the family resides. He leaves a wife, two sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. S. W. NELLIS.

WATT.—Ethel R., daughter of C. E. and Isa Watt, was born in Cascade County, Montana, Feb. 25, 1905; and died of diphtheria at College Place, Wash., Jan. 29, 1909, aged 3 years, 11 months, and 4 days. While father, mother, three sisters, and a brother greatly miss little Ethel, they look forward to the soon-coming resurrection, expecting to meet her when she comes up in immortal bloom. At the funeral Elder O. A. Johnson presented some comforting promises from the Word of God. OSCAR HILL.

FORBES.—Ervin D. Forbes, son of Thomas H. and Rachel D. Forbes, was born in Mt. Vernon, Wash., July 12, 1900; and died in Lodi, Cal., April 1, 1909. His mother died when he was five months old, and he has since lived with his grandparents, Brother and Sister Glossen. He was taught to love the Lord, and he was dearly loved by the grandparents. A favorite scripture which he often repeated—John 14:2, 3—was used as the text at his funeral service, held April 3, at the church in Lodi. D. T. FERO.

VANBUREN.—Died at the home of her son, in Lintonia, a suburb of Yazoo City, Miss., March 26, 1909, of a complication of diseases, Sister Anne Vanburen, aged seventy years. She gave her heart to her Saviour at an early age, and has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Yazoo City for over seven years. In her suffering she continued firm in the faith, steadfast in the doctrine, praising God. The writer, assisted by Brethren J. W. Allison, J. J. Lee, and O. S. Johnson, conducted the funeral service at the home of her son. Words of comfort were based on Rev. 14:13. W. A. LEON HENRY.

McCOLLISTER.—Died Jan. 10, 1909, of paralysis, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. A. Hills, Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Rebecca Rockwell McCollister, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 10 days. The deceased was born in Gainesville, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. She was one of eleven children, and is survived by one brother. She was converted in early life, and about twenty-four years ago united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Milwaukee, Wis. She was ever a most devoted wife and mother. She leaves many sincere friends. Her two children were constantly at her bedside during her illness. MRS. G. F. WILLIAMS.

CALLICOTT.—Died at Mercedes, Tex., after an illness of one month, March 15, 1909, Brother L. A. Callicott. He formerly lived in Hazel, Ky., but had recently moved to Texas. He was patient in his sickness, and his faith was strong to the end. He had been long in the service of the Master, and had, in a quiet, unassuming way, lived and witnessed on the side of truth. He leaves a wife and eight children, six of whom were away at school at the time of his death. When asked if all was clear between him and the Lord, he said, “All is well.” We sorrow not as those who have no hope. He was taken back to his former home in Kentucky for burial. W. M. CURLEY.

RUNYAN.—Etta S. Codner was born Dec. 20, 1857. She was married to O. S. Runyan, Jan. 25, 1881; and died at their home near South Haven, Kan., March 24, 1909, aged 51 years, 3 months, and 4 days. Converted in early life, she joined the Methodist Church. In 1864 she embraced the truth for this time, and with her husband tried to bring up their children in the fear of the Lord. She was a home missionary, and labored at times beyond her strength, to carry the printed page of truth to her friends and neighbors. She was always ready to help care for the sick and suffering. By her example and influence she will long be remembered by all who knew her. She bore her own afflictions with great patience, and, conscious almost to the last, she bade her loved ones farewell, leaving them an example of her Saviour's life, which, if followed, will unite them again in an unbroken family, where parting will be no more. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to the bereaved family and a crowded house of sympathizing friends. The large attendance at the funeral was a token of the high esteem for Sister Runyan, held by the community. The audience gave marked attention to a brief presentation of the state of the dead and the resurrection. R. H. BROCK.

BOSSARD.—Fell asleep in Jesus, on March 3, 1909, Carl M. Bossard, only child of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Bossard, of Calgary, Alberta, aged two years, five months. He will be much missed in their home; his loving disposition, and the love he manifested for everything pure and beautiful, will never be forgotten. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke encouraging words from Isaiah 53. Little Carl was laid to rest in Union Cemetery. We sorrow not as others who have no hope. C. A. BURMAN.

NEWTON.—Died at Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 1, 1909, Samuel Arthur Newton, aged forty-six years. Mr. Newton was struck by a swinging timber while engaged at work on the new union depot at Winnipeg. He was taken to the hospital, but lived only a short time. He was not a Sabbath-keeper, but was very favorable to the truth, and often spoke to others about the Sabbath. In his last hours, after the accident, he called upon God for mercy, and passed away with a peaceful look upon his face. A widow, and two sons aged eleven and two, are left to mourn. The funeral services, which were held at his home, 559 Rôss Ave., were attended by many sympathizing friends. E. J. HARVEY.

THOMPSON.—Sister Charlotte Thompson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 19, 1837; died at her home, 6559 Morgan St., Chicago, Feb. 14, 1909, having passed the seventy-first year of her age. About six years ago Sister Thompson, through instruction given to her by her son, A. E. Thompson, accepted the precious truth of the third angel's message, and notwithstanding her failing health she remained faithful to the light received until death claimed her. She leaves a husband, two sons, and two daughters to mourn the loss of one who was kind, patient, and loving. At the funeral words of comfort were spoken by the writer, after which we laid her to rest in the vault at Mt. Hope Cemetery. M. C. KIRKENDALL.

AMSDEN.—Died in Milwaukee, Ore., April 5, 1909, Ernest H. Amsden, aged 18 years, 10 months, and 28 days. Tuberculosis was the immediate cause of his death. Ernest was born in Wisconsin in the year 1890, and was left an orphan at the age of fourteen; and Elder C. W. Flaiz, then laboring in Minnesota, became his guardian and cared for him until his death. The only near relative left to mourn is a sister, who was with him during his last illness. Ernest gave his heart to the Saviour during his recent sickness, and became earnest and zealous in his experience, exhorting his friends to meet him in the kingdom of God. The funeral was conducted by the writer; and words of consolation were spoken, based upon 1 Thess. 4:13. T. H. STARBUCK.

HUNTLEY.—Brother Albert Huntley was born at North Kinsberry, Ontario, Oct. 26, 1840, and died at his home near Armstrong, British Columbia, March 13, 1909, aged 68 years, 4 months, and 18 days. Our brother, with his wife, was baptized by Elder Joseph Bates at Howell, Mich., about thirty-five years ago, and he remained faithful to the truth till the day of his death. For several years he had been afflicted with apoplectic fits, which increased in severity and frequency till the last. Although unable to remember recent events and new faces, he retained a good knowledge of present truth, and the soon-coming Saviour was very precious to him. Of six children, one son and one daughter are left to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the writer, and we laid our dear brother to rest in the Vernon Cemetery. P. P. ADAMS.