Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · May 14, 1908

TIMPERLEY.— William Timperley was born in Sheffield, England, Oct. 12, 1841, and died at his home in Stewardson, Ill., April 3, 1908. He accepted present truth about six years ago. Funeral service was conducted by Elder Chancy Wood. W. S. PROCTOR.

WHITNEY.— Died at Rochester, N. Y., after a few hours' illness, April 3, 1908, Sister Julia E. S. Whitney, aged sixty-nine years. For two years she faithfully walked in the light of Sabbath truth before being identified with our faith; after receiving further light she became a faithful member of the church till death. Words of hope and admonition were spoken by the writer, from James 4:14. E. C. TOWNSEND.

GRIFFITH.— Died at the Oakwood Manual Training-School, March 11, 1908, of pneumonia, Charles Griffith, aged twenty-one years. Brother Griffith was a native of British Guiana, and came to the school about a year ago, to prepare himself to become a worker in the cause of God. He loved the message, was an apt Bible student, and was making good advancement in his studies. We believe that he sleeps in Jesus. The funeral was held in the school chapel. W. J. BLAKE.

REED.— Died at Feeley, Minn., April 14, 1908, of scarlet fever, Clifford Charles Reed, aged 5 years, 5 months, and 8 days. He was taught to love the Saviour and expressed his faith in him. We believe he will come forth to life in the great resurrection morning. FRED JOHNSON.

DODD.— Died at his home near Charlotte, Mich., April 16, 1908, Brother Jay W. Dodd, aged 54 years, 7 months, and 20 days, leaving a wife, three sons, and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a loving father. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, from Rom. 6:23. S. D. HARTWELL.

DEXTER.— Died April 9, 1908, at Pewamo, Mich., Brother William Dexter, aged eighty-three years. He is survived by his wife and three children. His death was the first to enter the family circle after a wedded life of fifty-two years. Brother Dexter embraced present truth under the labors of Elder John Sisley in 1876. E. K. SLADE.

RICHARDSON.— Died at the home of his son, in Bedford, Nova Scotia, April 16, 1908, Joseph Richardson, aged 79 years, 1 month, and 8 days. Three sons and two daughters survive to mourn. Funeral service was held at the house, where a number of friends and relatives listened to words of comfort from Job 7:17. Wm. GUTHRIE.

LUNDIN.— Died March 27, 1908, at Clifton, Colo., of scarlet fever, Gale Lundin, aged 14 years, 2 months, and 1 day. The blessed hope of a joyful and speedy reunion alone gives comfort to the bereaved friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 12:22, 23. The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery near Palisade, to wait the call of the Life-giver. W. F. KENNEDY.

HAM.— Died in Leduc, Alberta, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abigail Ransom-Ham, aged 74 years, 1 month, and 6 days. With her husband Sister Ham received present truth thirty-six years ago, and was ever faithful in the observance of Christian duties. She had been a sufferer from chronic bronchitis for many years, but bore it with patient fortitude. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:1-3. J. W. BOYNTON.

ALGER.— Died April 15, 1908, of cancer, Martin N. Alger, of Fitch Bay, Quebec, in the eighty-seventh year of his age. Brother Alger accepted the Sabbath truth over twenty years ago. Only four daughters out of a family of thirteen survive the deceased. They will miss his quiet and helpful life, but look forward to the great home-coming, where the grave will give up her captives. Funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Fitch Bay Seventh-day Adventist church. GEO. H. SKINNER.

CLENSAY.— Died at her home in Los Angeles, Cal., April 16, 1908, Sister Annie R. Clensay, aged 75 years, 5 months, and 9 days. She was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and died rejoicing in the message. Those who were personally acquainted with Grandma Clensay knew her to be a consistent Christian and we expect to meet her in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. W. Adams. C. E. FORD.

MARTIN.— Died at his home at Denison's Mills, Quebec, Murdock Martin, aged 73 years and 9 months. Brother Martin was born in Scotland, coming to Canada at the age of twelve. Five years ago he accepted the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists. Having been in very poor health for some time, his death was hastened by the death of a son who was killed in a wreck. It was his joy to read his old Gaelic Bible upon the points of present truth. His wife and nine children survive him. The interment took place in the Danville Cemetery, following the service which was conducted in his home by the writer, from Psalms 39:7. GEO. H. SKINNER.

GILLIS.— Died at the home of her daughter near Willow Lake, S. Dak., March 1, 1908, of old age, Sister Mary Ann Gillis. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which she had belonged the last twenty years. Her husband and six children are left to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at the Adventist church, and words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. E. HARTER.

JOHNSON.— Died at her home in Salem, N. J., March 29, 1908, Nancy B. Johnson, aged forty-nine years. She accepted the truth of the third angel's message about twelve years ago. She was a quiet, devoted Christian, beloved by those who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Rev. D. C. Cobb, (Methodist), from Isa. 51:11. She leaves a husband and three sons to mourn, yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. JOHN C. DICKSON.

LONG.— Died at Los Angeles, Cal., April 11, 1908, David Long, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 14 days. Brother Long was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rock Lake, N. Dak., where he was converted about three years ago. He was enthusiastic in the giving of the message to the people; and when death called him, he was distributing tracts and notices for the Sunday-night meetings in Los Angeles. He leaves a wife, five sons, and three daughters to mourn. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. E. FORD.

GOTTS.— Died at Celoron, N. Y., March 22, 1908, Sister Colista Gotts, aged forty-five years. Her mother, Sister Mary Thew, was a member of the oldest Seventh-day Adventist church in this State, located at Bucksbridge. Nineteen years ago, the deceased was married to Brother W. F. Gotts, who is left to mourn the loss of a true and faithful wife. The funeral service was held in the little church at Jeddo; then we laid our sister to rest by the side of her father, mother, and sister until the Life-giver shall call. H. W. CARR.

COLLARD.— Died at his home in Lakeview, Mich., April 24, 1908, Elijah A. Collard, aged 84 years, 9 months, and 1 day. He was born in Welland County, Ontario, near Niagara Falls, in 1823, and came to Greenville in 1860, where he lived about four years. He then moved to Lakeview, taking up a farm of government land, chopping the first trees himself. With his wife, he embraced the truth in 1875, and has loved it ever since. He was a kind father and a good neighbor. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. M. WILBUR.

WELLS.— Died suddenly at Bedford, Ohio, March 31, 1908, of apoplexy, Mrs. Mary F. Wells, aged 66 years, 10 months, and 16 days. At an early age Sister Wells gave her heart to God, and united with the Disciple Church. In 1880, under the labors of Elders R. A. Underwood and E. H. Gates, she accepted the third angel's message, and with her husband became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Bedford, Ohio, but later transferred her membership to the Cleveland church. She leaves six children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 90:12. R. G. PATTERSON.

CONNELL.— Died April 10, 1908, at Corpus Christi, Tex., of an affection of the nerves, Mrs. Rhoda Connell, wife of Judge J. P. Connell. She was born near Jackson, La., May 4, 1847. When twenty years of age she united with the Methodist Church. In 1893 she, with her husband, accepted present truth. From that time both have been earnest, true Seventh-day Adventists. Sister Connell suffered much during the last three weeks of her illness, but was firm in her faith in this message, and in her acceptance with God. The body was taken to Hillsboro, Tex., and the funeral was held in the First Methodist church of that place, the pastor kindly assisting. Her favorite scripture—1 Thess. 4:13-17—was chosen as a basis for the funeral service. CLARENCE SANTEE.