Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jul 1, 1909

GULICK.—Diantha L., wife of Joel Gulick, was born at Metamora, Mich., Dec. 25, 1838, and died at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, April 26, 1909, at the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 1 day. She became a Christian, and united with the Baptist Church, of which her father, Asa Griggs, was a minister. She was married to Brother Gulick at the age of twenty-eight years, and soon afterward accepted present truth, and lived a consistent Christian life. She met death with the assurance that her sins were forgiven, and that she would come up in the first resurrection. Brother Gulick and two adopted daughters mourn the loss of a kind wife and mother. Heb. 9:27, 28, was the scripture from which comfort was drawn for the mourning ones by the writer. A. R. SANDBORN.

LEMON.—Died in San Francisco, Cal., April 16, 1909, of dropsy aggravated by other maladies, Mrs. Eliza Mark Lemon, widow of Judge A. D. Lemon, and beloved mother of Miss Theodosia M. and Messrs. Don M., Mark L., D. M., and L. M. Lemon. She lived to be 71 years, 9 months, and 3 days old. Mrs. Lemon was a native of Indiana. Only seven months intervened between her passing and that of her husband, who died Sept. 18, 1908. An interesting coincidence obtained between the late Judge and Mrs. Lemon. The mother of Judge Lemon was a first cousin to Gen. Zachary Taylor, twelfth president of the United States; and the grandmother of Mrs. Lemon, on her mother's side, was a cousin to John Tyler, tenth president of the United States. For a number of years Judge Lemon served as a justice in one of the higher courts of Arizona. During the last twenty years, the family lived in California,—the greater part of the time in San Francisco,—where Judge Lemon won distinction as an attorney-at-law. One of the sons, Don Mark Lemon, is the author of a volume of popular poems, entitled “Tone and Other Poems.” He has for many years been a contributor to the leading magazines. During the last years of her life, Mrs. Lemon was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. During her illness of six months, Mrs. Lemon's suffering was often intense; but her Christian patience and fortitude never failed her. At the burial service the writer spoke words of hope and comfort, based on the Master's assuring promise. “Because I live, ye shall live also.” John 14:9, last clause. Calmly Sister Lemon fell asleep, trusting in the resurrection power of her Lord. GEORGE W. RINE.

WINTER.—Alfred E. Winter was born May 21, 1864, and died at his home in Hackensack, N. J., May 18, 1909, aged 44 years, 11 months, and 27 days. He fell asleep in full faith and hope of the first resurrection. A wife, sister, two daughters, two sons, and a mother survive to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. L. WRIGHT.

MARSH.—Mrs. Franklin Marsh was born at Venice, Erie Co., Ohio, Feb. 11, 1840. She died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., May 15, 1909. At the age of twenty, she was married to Willis J. McAllister. To this union were born four children, one of whom is still living. Under the labors of Elder E. R. Jones she, with her husband, accepted present truth, and both lived it until death, he dying in 1897. Two years later she was married to Franklin Marsh. In her last sickness she was a great sufferer, but was patient. She leaves a husband, one daughter, four grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, and many friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15; Rev. 14:13. Interment took place in the Oak Hill Cemetery. W. C. HEBNER.

CORNELL.—Died in Fort Pierre, S. D., of heart failure, Brother Daniel W. Cornell, aged sixty-nine years. He received the truth about thirty years ago, and uniting with the Princeville church of Seventh-day Adventists, continued a faithful member until his death. He leaves a wife and one daughter—the wife of Elder N. P. Nielsen—besides other relatives. Three children had been taken away, and he is buried beside them. He was a cousin of Elder M. E. Cornell. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the Seventh-day Baptist church in West Hallock, the pastor assisting. The funeral was a large one, as Brother Cornell was widely known. Many wreaths of flowers from neighbors and friends witnessed their love and respect for the deceased. We laid him to rest in Hallock's beautiful cemetery, hopeful that his name is written in heaven, and that he will soon answer the call of the Life-giver. L. D. SANTEE.

HEWETT.—Died at her home in Lowell, Mich., May 14, 1909, of appendicitis, Sister Jennie R. Hewett, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. She was born near Glasgow, Scotland, in 1840, and went to Paris, Ontario, with her family in 1854, and several years later moved to Michigan. Her religious experience began in her sixteenth year, when she was converted and joined the Baptist Church. She accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1882, under the labors of Elders Wellman and Van Deusen. She was faithful in her attendance at meetings; acted as church clerk twenty-five years, and as superintendent and teacher in Sabbath-school. Her husband died Feb. 8, 1906, leaving her alone; but her stepchildren showed her devoted love and care in her long illness, leaving their homes to minister to her in return for her patient care for them. She loved the appearing of our Lord and Saviour. By request I spoke from John 11:25. J. M. WILBUR.

JONES.—Orin W. Jones was born in Gustavus, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1832. In 1861 he responded to his country's call, and faithfully served in its army for over four years, or until the close of the war. He was converted in 1885, and in 1898 accepted present truth, in which he found great consolation and joy. In October, 1907, he moved his family from Winnebago, Minn., to Amory, Miss., where his children attend the Pine Grove Industrial Academy, his wife being matron of the same. He was in feeble health for the past fourteen years, and when he knew the end was near, he expressed a desire to be at rest, as he knew his peace was made with God. Nervous prostration and a complication of diseases were the immediate cause of his death, which occurred Feb. 15, 1909, at Pine Grove Academy, Amory, Miss. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss, but we hope to meet him when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. S. Lowry, from 1 Tim. 4:7, 8. MRS. O. W. JONES.

WRIGHT.—Nora Wright, wife of E. B. Wright, died at Sedgwick, Ark., Feb. 12, 1909, aged 51 years, 8 months, and 4 days. This leaves me alone, as we had buried our entire family of five children and one grandchild. She was a full believer in the message, and had been an observer of the Sabbath for twenty-one years. E. B. WRIGHT.

JERGENSON.—Sister Margaret Jergenson was born Sept. 10, 1817, in Denmark. At the age of twenty-nine, she was united in holy matrimony to M. D. Jergenson, and in 1863 they came to America, and settled four miles from Poy Sippi, Wis., where they resided until death. Nine children were born to this union, three of whom survive their parents. Grandma Jergenson fell asleep April 29, 1909, aged 91 years, 7 months, and 19 days. Eleven months prior to her decease, he who had been her faithful companion for sixty-two years, passed to his rest. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. Our sister awaits the voice of the Life-giver. P. C. HANSON.

BROWN.—Lenora N. Derrickson was born at Polk City, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1867, and died at her home near Osceola, Iowa, May 4, 1909, of pulmonary tuberculosis. In 1889 she was married to Madison Brown. To them were born two children, who, with her husband, are left to mourn her untimely death. Sister Brown was a member of the Christian Church until she was twenty years of age, when she united with the Seventh-day Adventists. She was a patient sufferer, and her mind remained clear till the very last. We laid her to rest, believing she will have a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were held from the Adventist church at Osceola, conducted by Dr. C. W. Heald. *

DAKIN.—Mrs. Ella E. Dakin was born in the State of New York, June 13, 1855; and died at Loma Linda, Cal., of cancer of the stomach, May 3, 1909. At the age of fourteen, Sister Dakin was converted and united with the Baptist Church. About seventeen years ago she began to read the truths of the third angel's message, and soon embraced them. About six or seven years ago, with her husband, she united with the Riverside church. The highest testimony to her Christian character is borne by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, two daughters, a mother, one sister, and three brothers. At the funeral the writer spoke to a large company of sympathizing friends from Job 14:14. E. E. ANDROSS.

PEELER.—Ruth Peeler died at the home of her mother in Walla Walla, Wash., May 15, 1909, aged 16 years, 6 months, and 18 days. About two and one-half years ago she was baptized and united with the church at College Place, Wash. She took an active part with her associates in the missionary work while she remained at College Place. During her long sickness, she considered well her relation to the Lord, and rejoiced in the presence and peace of her Saviour. We laid her away to rest till the Life-giver comes to call her up from her resting-place. Her mother deeply mourns her loss, but believes that Ruth was ready. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14, by the writer. OSCAR HILL.

BEACH.—Died at College Place, Wash., May 12, 1909, Jerome Beach, aged 61 years, 11 months, and 10 days. His native State was New York, where he and his companion accepted the third angel's message twenty-eight years ago, under the labors of Elder George D. Ballou. While Brother Beach was not a public laborer in the cause of Christ, his faithful Christian life was not without results, but has been the means of leading some precious souls to rejoice in the light of the gospel. While his faithful companion is lonely and deeply mourns her loss, she feels assured that he sleeps in Jesus, and is looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our Saviour, when the sleeping saints will be awakened and come forth in immortal bloom. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. OSCAR HILL.