Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 5, 1908

WAGGONER.—Died in Burlington, Mich., Feb. 8, 1908, Mariette Waggoner, widow of the late Elder J. H. Waggoner, aged 84 years, 1 month, and 28 days. She was born in Alexandria, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 10, 1823, and was married to J. H. Waggoner in April, 1844. She embraced the Sabbath truth in 1851, in Wisconsin. They moved to Michigan in 1855, and three years later settled in Burlington, where she has lived for fifty years. Mother was in Switzerland with father at the time of his death, which was a great shock to her, and from which she never fully recovered. She was very active and ambitious, and was able to be around the house until within three days of her death, when, on the morning of the fifth, in walking across the floor she suddenly lost the use of her limbs, and falling to the floor, broke the bone in her left leg just below the hip. She failed rapidly, and on the seventh at noon lost consciousness. She remained in that condition until the evening after the Sabbath, when death released her. She leaves one brother, five children, fifteen grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren, to mourn their loss, and yet we do not mourn as those who have no hope. The funeral was held on the eleventh, at the Methodist church near her home, Elder Sommers, the pastor, officiating. The text was Rev. 14:13. We laid her to rest in the Burlington Cemetery, to await the coming of the Life-giver, when there will be no more death or parting. MRS. RUBY CAMRIGHT.

LARGE.—Died at the home of her children, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hammond, near Adobetown, Mont., Sarah Large, aged 81 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Sister Large and her husband came to Montana in 1877. Prior to that time they had accepted the third angel’s message, in which they remained faithful until the end. Side by side they await the resurrection morning. Four daughters, one brother, and several grandchildren mourn their loss. The Episcopal minister kindly officiated at the grave. I. T. WOODWARD.

SAVAGE.—Died at his home near Stanton, Mich., Aranza H. Savage, in his sixty-first year. Brother Savage embraced the third angel’s message in the summer of 1904; and although a great sufferer from rheumatism, being unable to get around for several years, he was a patient, kind father, husband, and neighbor, and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. We believe he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves a wife, several sons and daughters, and many friends to mourn their loss. Remarks were made by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. W. R. MATTHEWS.

CRANDALL.—Died at his home near Farina, Ill., Jan. 3, 1908, Albert Charles Crandall, in his eighty-third year. In his youth he was converted, and was baptized. He never united with a church, but in belief he was a Seventh-day Adventist. His hope, in view of approaching death, is expressed in Phil. 3:9. This is a great comfort to his wife and five children. The funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Baptist church, the pastor of the church speaking from the words, “I am the resurrection and the life.” WILLARD D. BURDICK. Pastor Farina S. D. B. church.

GARRETT.—Died at her home in Benton Harbor, Mich., Jan. 10, 1908, Julia Garrett, née Jardee. Sister Garrett was born in Oswego, N. Y., in 1835. In early life she and her husband were members of the Catholic Church; later they united with the Baptists, and about twenty years ago became members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which they were faithful members until death. She was the mother of sixteen children, eight of whom survive her. The funeral was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church at Benton Harbor. The writer spoke words of comfort. W. E. VIDETO.

PHELPS.—Died at her home at Willis, Mich., Jan. 13, 1908, of heart failure, Blanch S. Phelps, aged 26 years, 10 months, and 21 days. When sixteen years of age she accepted present truth, and was faithful till death. She was highly esteemed by all, and although the only one of the family professing Christianity, yet by her consistent life she showed what Christ in the heart will do. Her Bible was her only source of comfort, as her health would not permit her to mingle with her young associates. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the funeral in the church, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 57:1, 2. C. N. SANDERS.

HUTCHINS.—Died at her home in Fenville, Mich., Sept. 13, 1907, Laura C. Hutchins, née Hudson. Sister Hutchins was born in Hudson, Ohio, in 1828. In 1845 she came to Fenville, Mich., where she taught the first school ever held in the place. She was quite noted locally for her poems on pioneer days. She was a direct descendant of Henry Hudson, the navigator; also of John Rogers, the well-known martyr of Bloody Queen Mary’s time. Fifty-seven years ago (1850) Sister Hutchins accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, and was faithful unto death. She was the mother of eight children, five of whom are living. The writer spoke words of comfort to a large company of relatives and friends. W. E. VIDETO.