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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 13, 1908

Obituaries

Davis.—Died May 8, 1907, my mother, Mrs. Eliza Davis. She expressed a desire to die, and said she was ready. I believe my dear mother was a true Christian. I am not an Adventist, and can not see as mother did, but I expect to meet her in heaven. Eva M. M.

Butzer.—Died at Rothbury, Mich., Nov. 20, 1907, John L. Butzer. He was born in Germany, in 1839. His life was consecrated to God and humanity, and though he now sleeps, the influence of his devotion to Christ still lives. He was a noble Christian soldier, and valiantly fought the battles of life. Arthur R. Goerbig.

Johnson.—Died at his home near Mankato, Minn., Jan. 5, 1908, Jonah P. Johnson, aged 58 years, 11 months, and 15 days. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for twenty-four years. He died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. His wife, one daughter, and five sons survive him. The funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Mankato, and was conducted by the writer. A. W. Kuehl.

Faltz.—Died in Butte, Mont., Dec. 27, 1907, of pneumonia, Mrs. Ernestine Faltz, aged 52 years. In early life she was a Presbyterian, but thirteen years ago she embraced the truths of the third angel’s message through the labors of Elder J. R. Palmer. Since then she had been a consistent member of the Butte church. Only two of her eight children are now living. Funeral service was conducted by the writer from Isa. 61:3. She was laid to rest in the Butte Cemetery. W. F. Martin.

Davis.—Died at Mount Vernon, Wash., Dec. 27, 1907, of dilation of the heart and stomach, Mary M. Davis, née McClenny. She was converted at twelve years of age, and united with the Presbyterian Church. She was married to Amos H. Davis in 1863, and only three of their eight children now live. In 1895, through reading her Bible alone, she began to keep the Sabbath, and in 1901 united with the church. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the Methodist and Presbyterian pastors. C. E. Knight.

Dancer.—Died at the city hospital in Jackson, Mich., after an operation for appendicitis, Dec. 27, 1907, Sister Margaret E. Dancer, aged 68 years. She embraced the Adventist faith over thirty years ago, under the preaching of Elder Frisbie. She was a firm believer in the soon-coming Saviour, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection. A husband, three daughters, one son, eighteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, four sisters, one brother, and many friends mourn their loss. A husband, three daughters, one son, eighteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, four sisters, one brother, and many friends mourn their loss. Martha Dancer.

Stratton.—Died at Dorchester, Mass., Dec. 28, 1907, Mrs. Hattie B. Stratton, aged 65 years. Sister Stratton accepted present truth at Brunswick, Maine, in the early days of the message. She soon after came to Boston, Mass., where later she was united in marriage with Brother H. B. Stratton, who survives her. She was to him a faithful wife, and a beloved mother to his little motherless children. With her husband she manifested an earnest interest in the advancement of the truth, and their home was also at times the home of God’s faithful servants. Elder Andrews there found retirement to write some of his “History of the Sabbath.” She was one of the oldest members of the Boston church. Words of comfort were spoken by the church elder, George Woodward, and by the writer. Lee S. Wheeler.

Rochambeau.—Died at La Grange, Ill., Dec. 27, 1907, of intestinal tuberculosis, Donald Rochambeau, son of W. A. and Angie Rochambeau, aged 17 months and 17 days. The sorrowing loved ones are comforted by a bright hope in the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother E. B. Van Dorn. J. C. Yates.

Shirmer.—Died at Faneuil, Mass., Jan. 12, 1908, Albert F. Shirmer, aged 57 years. Brother Shirmer was born in Norway, but early came to this country. He was a member of the Boston church, being led to Christ by his faithful wife, who survives him. He also leaves a son and a daughter. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Lee S. Wheeler.

Pettingill.—Died at his home on Cliff Island, Maine, Jan. 5, 1908, Samuel Pettingill, aged 72 years and 13 days. He accepted the message about twenty years ago under the labors of Elder Goodrich, and remained a faithful church-member until his death. A wife and two sons mourn the loss of a faithful companion and kind father. The writer spoke words of comfort from John 17:3. John Wilson.

Hicks.—Died at Sumner, Mich., Dec. 20, 1907, Brother James Hicks, aged 86 years and 9 months. He became connected with the truth in the year 1877, uniting with the Sumner church, and did much to help the company there. He leaves five children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. They hope to meet him in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. R. Sandborn.

Collyer.—Died at Bozeman, Mont., Mrs. L. A. Collyer, aged 72 years. Sister Collyer was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where she also spent her childhood days. With her parents she moved to Michigan. She also lived in the States of Illinois and Iowa before coming to Montana. She accepted present truth about two years ago, and died rejoicing in it. Three children, six grandchildren, and many friends and brethren in the truth mourn their loss. The writer spoke words of comfort from 2 Tim. 1:10. P. A. Hanson.

Lester.—Died at her home in Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1907, of pneumonia, Sister Emma Lester, wife of John Lester, aged 47 years, 11 months, and 2 days. Sister Lester, in her early life, was a member of the M. E. Church near her home. In 1895 she was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist faith, in which she remained till the end. Her exemplary Christian life, with a kind word to all, endeared her to all who knew her. She fell asleep with a firm faith in the soon-coming Saviour. A husband, one son, an aged mother, four sisters, and two brothers, are left to mourn. The funeral was largely attended, and was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the M. E. church. The remarks were based upon Rev. 14:13 and Isa. 57:1. J. G. Wood.

Fauble.—Died at Daylight, Tenn., Dec. 29, 1907, Cyrus C. Fauble, aged 73 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Brother Fauble, with his wife, who fell asleep about nine years ago, accepted the present truth nearly twenty years ago. Since then he has read the Bible through thirty-two times. The last meeting he attended was during the week of prayer. His stirring testimony made glad the hearts of those who heard it. His conversation was largely upon divine things. Brother Fauble leaves five children—four girls and one boy—to mourn their loss. A funeral service was held in Tennessee before sending his remains to Michigan. A service was also held in the M. E. church at Durand, Mich., Sunday, January 5. A goodly number were present, and gave marked attention to the word spoken. Services were conducted by the writer. Wm. Ostrander.

Mackie.—Died at Calcutta, India, Dec. 20, 1907, of tubercular meningitis, Thekla Frances Maud Mackie, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 28 days. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mackie. Brother and Sister Mackie feel their loss most keenly, for little Thekla was such a bright and cheerful child. The writer took his text from Jer. 9:21, but also spoke words of comfort to the family from Jer. 31:15-17. W. W. Miller.

Hazen.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Akron, Mich., Sept. 2, 1907, Hulda A. Hazen, wife of Alfred Hazen, aged 67 years and 8 days. She was one of the charter members of the Fairgrove church. She had been a sufferer for fifteen years, six years of this time being confined to her bed. She was patient, the Lord being her comfort in affliction. Her companion and children mourn not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken from Heb. 9:27, 28. A. R. Sandborn.

Truesdell.—Died at Warsaw, N. Y., Nov. 26, 1907, of angina pectoris, Mrs. John Truesdell, née Ellen A. Gifford. Death came suddenly while she was preparing breakfast. She was born in Penfield, N. Y., July 21, 1849, and was a woman of excellent character, was well educated, and loved by all who knew her. She accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith many years ago, and was an earnest Christian. Her death is mourned by her husband, three sons, two daughters, four stepsons, and one stepdaughter, also by a brother and a sister. John Truesdell.

Backer.—Died at his home near Catlin, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1908, James Backer, aged 79 years and 3 months. He had been a faithful follower of the Lord and member of this denomination for over fifty years. About six years ago he had a stroke of paralysis, and never had his speech after that. About a year ago he had another stroke, which left him nearly helpless. His courage was good until the last. He is survived by one son, who had the constant care of him. The funeral was held at the house, and was conducted by the writer. T. B. Westerbock.

Berry.—Died Dec. 28, 1907, Lydia Berry (Durkee), aged 68 years and 7 months. Sister Berry made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Butterfield, in the town of Sutton, about two miles east of South Barton, Vt., when not engaged in service for others. She was sitting in an arm-chair, holding her granddaughter, when her son-in-law, without provocation on her part, in a drunken rage, took his rifle and shot her through the head, some twelve hours afterward shooting himself. She leaves two brothers, three sisters, two sons, one daughter, and several grandchildren to mourn her death. She was a member of the Sutton church, and had many warm friends. Her funeral service was conducted at the union church in the edge of Sheffield, by the writer, assisted by the Baptist minister. F. M. Dana.

Johnson.—Died Dec. 23, 1907, Isaac N. Johnson, aged 73 years, 3 months, and 17 days. Oct. 5, 1867, he was married to Miss Martha Hull, at Cleveland, Ohio. Six children were born to them, five of whom are still living. In 1869 he moved to Quincy, Ill., running as engineer on the C. B. & Q. R. R., later removing to Jackson, Mich., running on the Michigan Central. In 1876 he embraced the truths of the third angel’s message, and one year later moved to Battle Creek, Mich., where he engaged as engineer for the Review and Herald Publishing Company, remaining with them nineteen years, afterward going to the Haskell Home, where he met with a severe accident, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. He moved to Omaha, Neb., in 1905, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in that place until his death. He died in hope of a soon-coming Saviour and a glorious resurrection. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, using Rev. 14:6-12 as a basis of the remarks. C. A. Benson.