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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 20, 1908

Obituaries

By J. F. Gravelle; Albert C. Anderson; J. M. Cole; F. C. Clark; J. A. Holbrook; W. A. S.; H. K. Willis; M. N. Campbell

BUTTERFIELD.—Died at the Hackley Hospital of Muskegon, Mich., Jan. 13, 1908, Hiram A. Butterfield, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 13 days. He had been a resident of Muskegon County for the last thirty-two years. From his youth he had made a profession of religion. About fifteen years ago he embraced the Adventist faith, to which he was loyal until his death. He leaves a wife, three sons, and two daughters to mourn his death. One of the sons is engaged in the work of the Lord, and the other is preparing himself to enter that work soon. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13, to a large and sympathizing audience. J. F. GRAVELLE.

SIMONSON.—Died at Lake Benton, Minn., Dec. 24, 1907, Eric Simonson. He was born at Oistrup, Denmark, Aug. 14, 1834. Mrs. Anna Simonson, his wife, died on New-year's morning one week later. She was born in June, 1838, at Gaustei, Denmark, and at the time of her death was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They were united in marriage Oct. 22, 1864, and came to America in 1882. Six children were born to them, four of whom survive them. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church at New Castle, Wyo., by Rev. Dumm and the writer. The remains were afterward taken to the New Castle Cemetery for interment. ALBERT C. ANDERSON.

BARNARD.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home, near Salem, Ore., Nov. 23, 1907, Mrs. Ann A. Barnard, aged 70 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Sister Barnard was a great but quiet sufferer. She was a consistent Christian for more than forty years, and when able, was always present at the services of the church. Her children miss her, but expect to see her where pain and parting will be no more. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. M. COLE.

GAY.—Ira David Gay, the son of Brother and Sister Frank Gay, of Iola, Kan., was accidentally shot and killed Dec. 23, 1907. He was 18 years, 3 months, and 1 day old. He was a favorite among his friends, who were shocked by his sudden death. He leaves a father, mother, four brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer Christmas afternoon at the Seventh-day Adventist church. The interment was made in the Iola Cemetery. F. C. CLARK.

WOODLAND.—Died at her home in Elma, Wash., of heart and lung trouble, Jan. 4, 1908, Mrs. Barbara F. Woodland, wife of Luther Woodland, in her fifty-fourth year. Brother and Sister Woodland accepted present truth about ten years ago, and have both been faithful. Sister Woodland's courage was good till the very last. She was the mother of four children, all of whom are grown. The funeral was conducted by the writer, in the Christian church, and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors. J. A. HOLBROOK.

CLEMENTS.—Died at Washington, D. C., Oct. 7, 1907, Mrs. E. Gertrude Clements, wife of Wm. A. Clements, of the Post-office Department. Sister Clements began to keep the Sabbath in the summer of 1905. She found in this message the deeper joys in believing which made the advent truths precious to her soul. She was an active and devoted member of the Memorial Church. Her husband and six children are left to mourn, but not as those that have no hope. She was buried in the Congressional Cemetery, Washington, S. E., the service being conducted by the writer, assisted by her former pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church. W. A. S.

NICHOLS.—Died at his home near Pleasant Hill, Mo., Dec. 25, 1907, J. J. Nichols, aged 73 years. Brother Nichols was born in the State of New York, and came to Missouri in early manhood. For nearly a quarter of a century he had been the pillar in the Seventh-day Adventist church. For several years he acted as secretary of the Missouri Conference, and always took a deep interest in the cause of truth. He was a man of sterling worth, and had the courage of his convictions. His wife and five children mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. The funeral was held at his late home, a large and sympathizing audience listening to words of comfort spoken by the writer; text, Rev. 2:10, last part. H. K. WILLIS.

HOLSER.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 22, 1908, of spinal complications, Olive Lucretia Holser, aged 18 years and 4 months. Olive was born at Basel, Switzerland, where her parents, Elder and Mrs. H. P. Holser, were serving as missionaries at the time. Having breathed a missionary atmosphere all her life, she grew up devoted to the cause of the Master, for which her devout father gave the best years of his life. In company with her parents she traveled on missionary tours in Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. She spoke three languages fluently. Two years were spent in training at Emmanuel Missionary College at Berrien Springs, Mich. Her closing days were beautiful in trust and unselfish thoughtfulness of the wants of others, and she sleeps in Jesus. A mother and sister mourn the loss of this loved one. The funeral was held at the Tabernacle, Sabbath afternoon, January 25. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. M. N. CAMPBELL.