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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jan 28, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 5.

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Obituaries

By W. W. Steward; M. G. Nunes; T. G. Bunch; Andrew Mead; S. C. Hannon; E. W. Farnsworth; R. D. Quinn; A. V. Olson

Reith.—Mrs. Jane Reith was born in Ireland, May 19, 1846, and died in College Place, Wash., Dec. 22, 1914. A husband and nine children are left to mourn, but not without hope; for hers was a beautiful Christian life, her precept and example always telling on the Lord's side. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder O. A. Johnson. W. W. STEWARD.
Taylor.—Julia Taylor was born Dec. 25, 1855, and died Dec. 18, 1914. During her sickness of many months Sister Taylor showed a quiet spirit of resignation. Ten years ago, while living at Waco, Tex., her attention was called to the third angel's message. Her life was one of helpful Christian ministry, and she fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her companion and two daughters are left to mourn. M. G. NUNES.
Parish.—Sister Eliza Parish was born in Missouri, June 6, 1847, and died at her home, in Myrtle Point, Oregon, Dec. 26, 1914. She was an invalid for several years before her death. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence, and words of consolation were spoken by the writer to the husband and seven children and other relatives and friends present. Our sister was laid to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. T. G. BUNCH.
Pogue.—William Evelyn Pogue was born June 21, 1897, in Pine City, Minn., and was drowned Dec. 2, 1914. He was at prayer meeting the evening of his death, and took part in the meeting. William was a faithful member of the Blackberry Seventh-day Adventist Church, and his untimely death is deeply mourned by a father, one sister, three brothers, and a large number of relatives and friends. We laid him to rest, confident of meeting him in the resurrection morning. ANDREW MEAD.
Lanaville.—Antone Lanaville was born in Oconto, Wis., Oct. 14, 1867, and died Dec. 17, 1914, in Harris, Mich. For some years he was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thirteen years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Sadie Wery. All who knew Brother Lanaville loved and respected him; and the church, as well as his family, keenly feel their loss. He is survived by his wife and three children, an aged father, three brothers, and six sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31: 16. S. C. HANNON.
Rasmussen.—Eva Bell Reed was born in Raymore, Mo., Oct. 30, 1882. The family moved to California in 1887, and at the age of twelve years Eva was converted and united with the Healdsburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was thereafter a consistent Christian. She was married to J. C. Rasmussen on Jan. 12, 1905, and fell asleep at Camino, Cal., Oct. 31, 1914, after a lingering illness. We laid her to rest until the Life-giver shall come to claim his own. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. W. FARNSWORTH.
Machlan.—Nora Victoria Boyle was born April 27, 1892, in Toronto, Canada, and died Dec. 24, 1914, at Melrose, Mass. She was a student at South Lancaster Academy for a number of years, and was an active worker from the age of twelve. She was married to Louis O. Machlan Dec. 23, 1913. Last fall they were called to take charge of the Williamsdale Academy, located in Nova Scotia. Her many friends will remember her as a most lovable and earnest Christian, and they have laid her to rest with the sweet assurance that they will meet her at the coming of the Lord Jesus. Funeral services were held at the home of Prof. and Mrs. B. F. Machlan, in South Lancaster, Mass. R. D. QUINN.
Hammond.—Mrs. Bettie Traver Hammond was born in 1844, at Shefford, Quebec, Canada, and died at her home in South Stukely, Quebec, Dec. 5, 1914. In May, 1868, she was united in marriage with Mr. J. H. Hammond. Early in life Sister Hammond was converted, and in 1875, with her husband, she accepted present truth and became a charter member of the South Stukely Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a devoted wife, a real mother, a true friend, and an earnest, sincere Christian. Her husband, two daughters, a son, and a large circle of friends mourn their loss. A. V. OLSON.
Lewis.—Joseph Lewis was born in Canada, Aug. 27, 1855. He came to the United States, and was married while living in Michigan. He was the father of thirteen children. Brother Lewis was blind for nearly thirty-two years, but rich blessings of Heaven were bestowed upon him, and his patient, happy Christian life was an inspiration to his family and to all who were associated with him. In 1892 he accepted the faith held by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and rejoicing in the blessed hope of his Lord's soon coming, fell asleep in Jesus at his home, near Phoenix, Ariz. C. D. M. WILLIAMS.
Black.—Margaret Roberts Black was born at Forfar, Scotland, March 4, 1849, and died in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 21, 1914, aged 65 years. Twenty-one years ago mother accepted present truth, and soon after united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Detroit, Mich., of which she remained a faithful member until her death. On the occasion of her funeral, words of comfort were spoken by Elders L. T. Nicola and Lee S. Wheeler. She is survived by a devoted husband and several children. We feel to say with the psalmist, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” PAUL SCHNEPPE.
Gibbs.—D. N. Gibbs was born in New York State Oct. 25, 1833, and fell asleep in Jesus Nov. 24, 1914. Thirty-nine years ago Father Gibbs heard the message for this last generation, and became a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Until the end he rejoiced in the blessed hope. He was a cheerful, consistent Christian, an honor to the church, and a blessing to the cause he loved so much. At the time of his death he held his membership in the organization at Terra Ceia, near Palmetto, Fla. He is survived by four children. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Dr. A. L. Gregory. J. E. CALDWELL.
Adams.—Emma Jane Adams was born in Iowa, Oct. 14, 1867, and died at the home of her brother-in-law, in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 28, 1914. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of fifteen, and remained an active member until her death. She is survived by an aged mother, two sisters, and one brother. She was fully resigned to God's will, and her friends feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. Sister Adams was a teacher in the public schools of Iowa and Illinois for twenty-five years, and had a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. E. LANGDON.
Johnson.—Aurie O. Johnson was born Sept. 30, 1884, near Rockford, Ind., and died in Warren, Ind., Dec. 15, 1914. Death resulted from burns received from an explosion of kerosene while she was starting a fire. At the age of nine years she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ever after she sought to be a consistent Christian. For a number of years she taught music in the home community, and later attended Beechwood Academy, serving as musical instructor until her health failed. Later she attended a chiropractic school, and was practicing in Warren at the time of her death. Her parents, six sisters, and three brothers are left to mourn. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder E. A. Bristol. *
Creech.—Mrs. Lizzie Creech was born in Lincoln County, Missouri, in 1851, and most of her life was spent near there. She was married in 1874, and sixteen years ago moved to Flagstaff, Ariz. Early in life this sister gave herself to the Lord, and became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Flagstaff during her later years. She was a consistent Christian. C. D. M. WILLIAMS.
Myers.—Sarah Jane Seavy Myers was born in Herkimer County, New York, Feb. 15, 1840, and died Dec. 24, 1914. She was united in marriage with Jacob J. Myers Feb. 15, 1857. Of their five children four are left to mourn. One of her brothers is also living. Sister Myers accepted Christ as her Saviour early in life, and for forty years clung to the blessed hope of Christ's soon coming. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. B. L. HOUSE.
Ross.—Oliver M. Ross, of Roosevelt, N. Y., died Dec. 30, 1914, in his sixty-sixth year. Brother Ross united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1873, before our first foreign missionary was sent out, and he lived to see the message encircle the globe. Shortly before his death he had a renewed Christian experience, and those nearest him feel sure that he died in the hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. He is mourned by his wife, three sons, and one daughter. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. C. STEVENS.
Thomson.—Peter Thomson was born in Auchencairn, Scotland, Nov. 18, 1831. At the age of fifteen he became a sailor, and after serving his apprenticeship on a transatlantic line between Liverpool and Quebec, spent the greater part of his sailing days on the Great Lakes. He retired from active service on the lakes about six years ago, settling in Cedar Lake, Mich., where he died Nov. 24, 1914. Several years ago, through the influence of his faithful companion, he accepted the third angel's message and was baptized. He was a conscientious, God-fearing Christian. His dealings with men were marked with the strictest integrity. To those who were in distress or trouble his heart was ever open, and he forgave as he hoped to be forgiven. Two sons and three daughters are all that remain of the immediate family. Elder M. C. Guild spoke comforting words from Rev. 14: 12. J. G. LAMSON.