Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 26, 1908

WILKINSON.—Died in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1908, of a complication of diseases, James M. Wilkinson, aged 70 years, 6 months, and 14 days. Brother Wilkinson had been an Adventist for forty-five years, and occupied the office of elder much of the time. He falls as a sheaf of wheat fully ripe. He was buried at Chesaning, Mich., his old home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. O. SQUILE.

SPENCER.—Fell asleep at Cadillac, Mich., Jan. 13, 1908, Mildred Spencer, aged 5 years, 9 months, and 7 days. Words of comfort by the writer from Isa. 57:1 and Rev. 14:13. She was laid to rest in Meauwataka Cemetery. C. A. HANSEN.

COOPER.—Died at the home of her daughter at Mankato, Minn., Caroline D. Cooper, aged 68 years, 9 months, and 27 days. She accepted present truth twenty years ago, and died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Two daughters and one son are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Interment took place in the cemetery at Pleasant View, near Amboy, Minn., beside her husband. A. W. KUEHL.

GUIZE.—Died at the home of her daughter, Sister V. M. Womach, near McMillan, Wash., Feb. 24, 1908, Sister E. M. Guize, aged 75 years, 7 months, and 23 days. Sister Guize accepted the third angel’s message at Rock Creek, Kan., in 1896. She was an earnest and faithful servant of the Lord. She leaves one daughter and other relatives, who sorrow, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 2:10 to a sympathizing audience. ADOLPH JOHNSON.

DENNIS.—Died at her home in Melita, Mich., Feb. 15, 1908, Ida M. Dennis, née Brewer, aged 56 years and 6 days. Sister Dennis embraced the Adventist faith several years ago. Her exemplary Christian life endeared her to all who knew her. Two sons and a daughter survive her, also an adopted son. She leaves brothers and sisters in New York, and a brother in Hillsdale, Mich. The funeral service was held in the Wesleyan Methodist church at Melita by the writer. E. A. BRISTOL.

BECK.—Died at the home of her daughter in Elk City, Idaho, Feb. 3, 1908, Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Beck, aged 67 years and 10 days. Sister Beck accepted present truth about thirty-nine years ago, and has been a firm believer in the third angel’s message ever since. She leaves one sister, four daughters, one son, and twenty-six grandchildren to mourn her death. A few words were spoken at the grave by Rev. Mr. Adams, of the Congregational Church, at Springdale, Wash. JESSE MILLER.

ALLEN.—Died at her home in Highgrove, Cal., Feb. 8, 1908, Sister Andra A. Allen, née Cooper, aged 72 years, 4 months, and 7 days. She early chose the Saviour as her pilot through life, first uniting with the Methodist Church, and afterward with the Baptists. About twenty years ago she received the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of the writer, and afterward joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member till her death. She leaves a husband and six children, who were all with her in her last moments. The funeral took place in the Methodist church, words of comfort from Deut. 33:27 being spoken by the writer. J. A. BURDEN.

MOSHER.—Died at their home at Cattaraugus, N. Y., Mrs. Polly Ann Prince Mosher, June 26, 1906, in her seventy-first year; and Jan. 29, 1908, Charles Wesley Mosher, Sr., in his seventy-seventh year. Mother having given her heart to Christ when but a child, readily accepted the third angel’s message when it came to her about thirty-three years ago, and died, after seven weeks of suffering with valvular heart-disease, with her hand in His. Her confidence was beautiful. Her funeral sermon was delivered by Elder Lane, from Rev. 14:13, last clause. Father believed as truly as she, and always taught us “to obey in all things,” but he never openly confessed Christ, although his strict adherence to the true principles of right, honesty, fair dealing, and temperance won for him the respect of all, and many a soul will have no excuse in the last day for want of his warning. Although he had been sick for about ten days, his death came very suddenly and peacefully. His funeral sermon was preached by Elder Carr, from John 14:14, first clause. They leave five sons and three daughters, all married, to mourn the loss of kind and indulgent parents. MERTIE M. JACK.

LE DUC.—Died at Mankato (Minn.) Hospital, Feb. 4, 1908, Joseph Le Duc, aged 83 years, 3 months, and 6 days. Brother Le Duc loved the third angel’s message, in which he was a believer for thirty years. He died in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Four sons and two daughters are left to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held in the Congregational church in Belgrade Township. Words of comfort and instruction were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. A. W. KUEHL.

DRAKE.—Died at his home in Los Angeles, Cal., Brother Daniel W. Drake, aged 63 years, 11 months, and 8 days. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the United States army, and served three years during the Civil War. In 1880 he joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Before his death he expressed strong faith in the third angel’s message. He leaves a devoted companion, two sons, two sisters, and four brothers to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 14:1-6; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; 1 Thess. 4:13-17. C. E. FORD.

OSBORNE.—Died in San Pasqual Valley, Cal., Feb. 24, 1908, Prof. H. E. Osborne, former secretary of the General Conference. After serving the General Conference as secretary for two years, he was connected for a short time with the Battle Creek Sanitarium. While there, he became ill, and came to California to regain his health. In this he was fairly successful, so much so, that he was able to connect with the Healdsburg College during the school year of 1905-06 as a teacher of English. While there, his work was much appreciated. He had an uplifting spiritual influence among the students. At the close of the school year he was released to the Southern California Conference, and was offered ministerial work or school work. His heart was in the ministry, but he chose the school work. He connected with Fernando Academy at the beginning of the school year of 1906-07, taking charge of the English department. His work was very acceptable to the students and to the management of the school. His spiritual influence in the school was remarkable. He had the good will of all the students, and the love between him and them was mutual. When the faculty was made up for the present year, he was invited to remain. He began his work with excellent prospects, and we were all encouraged to know that his health had improved, and that he seemed able to continue with us. He was taken ill in November, and went to Glendale Sanitarium for treatment. While there, he prayed much, and had faith that the Lord would raise him up. Elder C. E. Ford and I were called to anoint him and to pray for him. Within a few days he was back at school, and felt much improved. He was especially pleased to take part in the week-of-prayer exercises, and some of his remarks will never be forgotten. He resigned his work on the last day of January, intending to go to San Pasqual Valley to regain his health. This was the place to which he had gone before, and where he had regained it once. We were glad to let him go, because we also had hopes that he would speedily recover. He reached there February 14, and on the sixteenth he became bedfast and began to decline rapidly. He suffered great pain. His gentleness and kindness were never greater than during the last few weeks of his life. He prayed much. We are sure that he died in faith, and that he will come up in the first resurrection to meet the Saviour. Elder W. M. Healey preached the funeral sermon, and the burial took place February 26, in the cemetery in San Pasqual Valley, near Escondido. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” H. G. LUCAS.