Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 18, 1908

MORRIS.—Died in Yazoo City, Miss., May 24, 1908, Sister Elizabeth Morris, aged sixty-five years. About five years ago she heard the truth of the third angel’s message, and became a member of the church at Yazoo City by baptism. She was always of good courage in the Lord. The funeral service was held in the Seventh-day Adventist chapel, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from Isa. 57:1. J. W. ALLISON.

RICE.—Died near Bullocksville, Alberta, April 14, 1908, of consumption, George W. Rice, aged thirty-seven years. Eight years ago he began to keep the Sabbath, under the labors of Brother E. H. Huntley, but did not unite with the church until a year and a half ago. He died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The wife, mother, three brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder Tait (Methodist). MRS. BESSIE RICE.

SAGE.—Died in Arcata, Cal., May 19, 1908, Sister Rebecca Adaline Sage, aged 70 years and 6 months. She was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1837. She accepted present truth more than twenty-five years ago. Fourteen years ago, with her husband and children, she moved to Los Angeles, Cal., death claiming her husband a few months later. She was the mother of seven children, of whom six still live to mourn their loss. Sermon by the writer, from John 17:25. A. J. OSBORNE.

MARVIN.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., April 22, 1908, of heart failure, Brother James Marvin, aged 80 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Brother Marvin accepted the third angel’s message in Vermont fifty years ago, and was ever since then a faithful adherent to the present truth. For several years he and his family took an active part in meetings as leading singers. In his last sickness his voice was clearly heard in songs of praise and in prayer. He died in the blessed hope. He leaves a wife, three children, and one brother to mourn. Funeral services were held in the Tabernacle, the writer and Elder S. D. Hartwell officiating. A. C. BOURDEAU.

CANRIGHT.—Died at Coldwater, Mich., May 21, 1908, Sister Marie M. Canright. Miss Marie M. Grover was born in Scranton, Pa., March 30, 1827. While a young girl, her parents removed to Wilkesbarre in the same State. Later she came to Michigan, where she joined her brother Joseph Grover, and remained there until her marriage to Brother Canright, April 29, forty-nine years ago. After marriage she removed to Coldwater, where she has lived for many years. The aged husband and one daughter are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13, 17, by the writer. The interment took place in the Oak Grove Cemetery. JOHN E. HANSON.

PEARCE.—Died at Bay City, Mich., March 20, 1908, of heart-disease, after an illness of only about ten days, Mrs. Fannie Nelson Pearce. The interment took place on Wednesday, April 1, 1908 at Elmlawn Cemetery, Elders A. R. Sandborn and J. G. Lamson officiating. Fannie Nelson was born near Alma, Gratiot Co., Mich., Oct. 19, 1868. When nine years of age, she moved with her parents to Cedar Lake, where the father had large lumber interests. She married Mr. A. E. Pearce Jan. 20, 1891, and a short time later the young people moved to Bay City, which has since been their home. To this union were born four children, who with the father are now bereaved. Very early in life, trained by God-fearing parents, Sister Fannie found her Saviour, and joined the Adventist church at Cedar Lake, later joining the church at West Bay City. The quiet excellence of her daily life leaves an example well worthy of imitation. She was faithful to the last. J. G. LAMSON.