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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 17, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 42.

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Obituaries

By De Mott S. De Wolf; G. A. Rauleder; George W. Spies; Wm. M. Baird; C. V. Achtenbach; L. W. Terry; C. P. Bollman; W. F. Martin

DE WOLF.—Margaret De Wolf died in Hackensack, N. J., Sept. 19, 1912, in her sixty-seventh year. She accepted present truth about sixteen years ago in New York City. She was a firm believer in the Bible, and a devout follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jamieson (Episcopal). Text, Job 19:25. DE MOTT S. DE WOLF.
LUTZ.—Morris Lutz died at his home near Mount Jackson, Va., Sept. 9, 1912, at the age of 78 years. He was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having accepted the truth more than thirty-five years ago. Seven children are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by Elders A. C. Neff and R. D. Hottel.
NIERNBERG.—Wilhelmine Niernberg was born Jan. 2, 1825, and died Sept. 23, 1912, at the home of her daughter, in Los Angeles, Cal. Seven of her ten children are left to mourn. For twenty-seven years she was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. A. RAULEDER.
PYLE.—Lillian L. Pyle, daughter of Brother and Sister Harry L. and Laura W. Pyle, lost her life in an automobile accident at Atco, N. J., on the evening of Sept. 8, 1912, aged 16 years, 4 months, and 15 days. The bereaved parents, two sisters, and other relatives are left to mourn their loss. Lillian was laid away to await the call of the Lifegiver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. GEORGE W. SPIES.
WALLS.—Ethel Adelaide Walls, the infant daughter of Herbert A. and Carolina P. Walls, was born Aug. 17, 1912, and died Sept. 1, 1912, after an illness of only five hours. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:16, 17. GEORGE W. SPIES.
NORWOOD.—Lydia Norwood, wife of W. L. Norwood, died at Banners Elk, N. C., July 21, 1912, aged 71 years, 2 months, and 15 days. In 1886 she accepted present truth, and was a consistent Christian until the day of her death. She was a loving mother and a kind neighbor. Her death is mourned by an aged companion and their five surviving children, six having preceded their mother in death. The funeral services were conducted by Elder W. H. Armstrong, assisted by the writer. WM. M. BAIRD.
FOSTER.—Sarah Elizabeth Foster was born June 17, 1839, and died Aug. 30, 1912. Fourteen years ago, while in Florida, she heard and accepted present truth. At the time of her death she was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Cherokee, S. C. Her life was a continual testimony of the power of the truth, in which she rejoiced. Five children are left to mourn, four of whom have accepted the truth for this time. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14. C. V. ACHENBACH.
JOHNSON.—James F. Johnson died in Springfield, Mo., Sept. 13, 1912, in his seventeenth year, as the result of a street-car accident. He was born in Indiana, and lived in Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. He accepted present truth about thirty years ago, and was a consistent Christian, for several years serving as elder of the Springfield church. His companion, four sons, and one daughter are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The funeral was conducted by the writer. L. W. TERRY.
CARR.—Ruby Olive Carr was born at Trezevant, Tenn., Oct. 17, 1909, and died at the same place Aug. 13, 1912, after an illness of four weeks. She was the sunshine of her home, and to know her was to love her. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. C. Shannon, of Dayton, Ohio, who spoke from the words of our Saviour, “Suffer little children to come unto me.” The service was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends. C. P. BOLLMAN.
ANSPAUCH.—Noah Anspauch was born in Ohio, Dec. 15, 1835. At the age of fifteen he went to Missouri. In 1874 he moved West, settling in Oregon. The last sixteen years of his life were spent in the Walla Walla valley. In early life Brother Anspauch became a Christian. Ten years ago he heard the truths of the third angel’s message, accepted them, and loved the truth till the time of his death. For four years he had been ailing, and Sept. 16, 1912, he fell asleep. There remain a wife and seven children to mourn. W. F. MARTIN.
GEISS.—Epsy Ann Russell was born May 2, 1857, at Pleasant Hill, Oregon, and died Sept. 11, 1912. In 1870 she was married to Charles Geiss. To this union were born seven children, five daughters and two sons. Two daughters and their father are left to mourn. Sister Geiss was converted to the faith held dear by this people at an early age, and fell asleep triumphant in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 John 2:17, to a large circle of friends. W. W. STEWARD.
McDOWELL.—Coradon McDowell died in San Diego, Cal., Sept. 24, 1912, aged 71 years, 6 months, and 11 days. He was born in the State of New York, and served through the civil war as a volunteer from Illinois. He married Elizabeth C. Golden, who, with a son and a daughter, is left to mourn. Five years ago our brother united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which his widow and children are members. He died very suddenly, being stricken with heart failure while on his way home from work. W. M. HEALEY.
JONES.—Died in Unity, N. H., Aug. 6, 1912, Bela G. Jones, in the eighty-ninth year of his age. He was baptized in 1843, and was a faithful member of the Washington, N. H., Seventh-day Adventist Church for over forty years. At the funeral Elder F. W. Stray set forth the glorious hope of the resurrection. E. G. FARNSWORTH.
PAIGE.—Mrs. Alice H. Paige passed away at Rutland, Vt., July 14, 1912, aged 53 years. She was born at Richford, Vt., and accepted present truth in 1898 under the labors of Dr. Patience Bourdeau-Sisco, who was then engaged in Bible work in Vermont. One son is left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking words of comfort from Ps. 127:2. F. W. STRAY.
WARREN.—Hannah Warren was born in Indiana, Feb. 26, 1832, and died at Prescott, Ariz., Sept. 22, 1912. Two sisters and five children are left to mourn. For forty-eight years she was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the rapid progress of the message always cheered her heart. She fell asleep in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8, and Rev. 14:13. GEO. L. SIMS.
WILSON.—Mrs. Susan C. Wilson was born Oct. 27, 1841, and died Aug. 10, 1912, at the home of her daughter in Springfield, Mo. She loved this message, and fell asleep in the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by Elder W. A. Alway. Many friends were present, and sincerely sympathized with the grief-stricken sons and daughters, who tenderly cared for their loved one during her long illness. MINNIE ROBBINS.
URQUHART.—Wallace Edgar Urquhart, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Urquhart, died at Camino, Cal., Sept. 8, 1912, aged 8 months and 17 days. Brother and Sister Urquhart were engaged in a tent effort at Camino at the time of the child’s death; as they are giving their lives and all they have in the proclamation of the third angel’s message, they are comforted with the thought that little Edgar will soon be given to them at the return of the Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at Chico, Cal. C. L. TAGGART.
BEANE.—Burnice Ivan Beane was born in Ida County, Iowa, April 27, 1901, and died in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Sept. 4, 1912. He was a bright boy, and we believe his life showed genuine evidences of conversion. He, together with his parents, gladly accepted the third angel’s message a little over a year ago. He endured his suffering with remarkable patience, and fell asleep with a bright hope in the first resurrection. The parents, one brother, and one sister are left to mourn. P. P. ADAMS.
ISENBERG.—Lloyd Isenberg, only son of Herbert and Alice Isenberg, died at Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 5, 1912, aged 21 years. He was a talented musician. Early in life he attended Sabbath-school, and from the beginning of his sickness he clung to the truths he had learned in childhood. During his illness he made his peace with God, and desired to be baptized, but his condition made this impossible. His greatest desire was that he might live to tell others of the Saviour, who had become so precious to him. His parents, three sisters, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. W. F. SCHWARTZ.
SEVENER.—Mrs. Emma A. Sevener died at her home in Vienna township, Michigan, Sept. 13, 1912. Emma A. Rone was born Nov. 18, 1870, of Seventh-day Adventist parents. When twelve years of age, she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Flint, Mich. On her twenty-first birthday she was married to John G. Sevener. To them were born four children. The deceased was a patient sufferer, and fell asleep in hope. Her companion and children, together with her aged mother and one brother, are left to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Elder C. L. White.
SWARTOUT.—James Henry Swartout was born in Lenawee County, Michigan, Dec. 22, 1859, and died at his home in Clinton County, Michigan, Aug. 24, 1912. He was married to Jennie Estella Herrick, of Carson City, Mich., in the year 1887. To this union were born three sons. When seventeen years of age, the deceased accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He sleeps in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elder E. I. Beebe. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:15. H. A. BOYLAN.
KEARN.—Truman H. Kearn was born in Middlesex County, Ontario, July 20, 1850, and died near Lakewood, Wash., Sept. 17, 1912. In early life he settled in St. Clair County, Michigan, and Oct. 8, 1873, was married to Hannah L. Kearney, who, with five sons and three daughters, is left to mourn. In 1889 the family moved to western Washington, and soon after this our brother was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Seattle. About fifteen years ago he lost his sight; while this was a great trial to him, he was ever patient, and found his chief pleasure in talking of the blessed truth. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 19:23-27, and we laid our brother to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. J. W. BOYNTON.
PARKHURST.—Mary Jane Holder was born in Markham, Ontario, March 21, 1834. At the age of nineteen she came to Michigan, and Oct. 10, 1854, was married to Austin D. Parkhurst, of Oakland County. The following year they moved to Westphalia, Clinton County, where they purchased the farm on which Brother Parkhurst died April 7, 1885, and where Sister Parkhurst lived until about eleven years ago. Since that time her home has been with her daughter, Mrs. E. K. Slade, at whose home she died Sept. 3, 1912, at the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 12 days. During the early years of her life Sister Parkhurst was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in 1878, through the labors of Elder Frisbie, she became acquainted with the last-day message, and joined the Westphalia Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her life was a splendid example of missionary activity. She is survived by two daughters and many friends and near relatives. Of her it can most fittingly be said, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.”