Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 16, 1908

MORRISON.—Died at Beatrice, Neb., March 18, 1908, of consumption, Mrs. Rebecca Morrison, aged 23 years, 5 months, and 3 days. She was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of thirteen, remaining faithful until death. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and little boy, besides her parents and brothers and sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was largely attended. We laid our sister to rest with the bright hope of seeing her again when the Life-giver comes. E. A. CURTIS.

RICHARDSON.—Died at Parma, Idaho, June 12, 1908, of inflammation of stomach and bowels, Frances Helen, infant daughter of F. A. and Florence Richardson. Little Frances was sick but a few days. We laid her to rest in Roswell Cemetery, there to wait until Jesus comes to gather his jewels. Elder W. W. Steward of Boise, spoke words of comfort at the funeral service. MARY KELSEY.

BRISBIN.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., June 9, 1908, Sister Mary Irene Brisbin, aged 69 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Her suffering was intense for some time before her death, but through it all her faith was strong. She loved the truth, and her greatest burden was to give it to others. Grandma was converted at the age of twelve, and was a member of the Methodist Church until 1894, when, under the labors of Elder M. H. Gregory, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Topeka, Kan. Safe at last from the attacks of a cruel disease, she now sleeps until her Master's voice shall call her from the land of the enemy. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. E. FORD.

ROGERS.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. F. Ordway, near Polk, Mo., April 20, 1908, Mrs. Mary Rogers, aged 87 years, 3 months, and 11 days. Deceased was a native of England, coming to this country in 1849, since which time she has lived in Ohio, Minnesota, Kansas, and for the last seventeen years in Polk County, Mo. She was the mother of eight children, only one of whom was with her during her last illness. She became a Christian in early womanhood, and was a devoted member of the M. E. Church until 1895, when, hearing and accepting the Sabbath truth, she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained steadfast in the faith unto the end. The funeral service was conducted by a Baptist minister at the church in Polk. M. J. ORDWAY.

SAUNDERS.—Died in Roulette, Potter Co., Pa., April 15, 1908, Sister Alice Saunders, wife of Elder J. G. Saunders, in the fifty-first year of her age. For nearly eighteen years she had been afflicted with stomach trouble. She accepted the truths of the third angel's message under the preaching of Elders Wing and Hayward at Mill Village, Pa., in a tent effort there. She was married to Elder J. G. Saunders about nine years ago, and labored with him in Jefferson County and in Elk County, many times filling his appointments when he was called away. She loved the truth, and was glad to claim the blessing pronounced upon those who die in the Lord. The remains were taken to Mill Village, her old home, for interment. The funeral service was conducted by Elder I. N. Williams, who spoke words of comfort and hope on the resurrection.

SKIPTON.—Died in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, May 26, 1908, Mrs. Sarah Skipton, aged 83 years, 6 months, and 10 days. She was born in Lincolnshire, England, coming to this country with her parents in her eleventh year, the voyage requiring nine weeks. The family settled first in Pennsylvania, then in Ohio, and finally in Iowa, where she was married. Death claimed the husband over thirty years ago. Of the five children, one daughter and two sons survive her. She made her home with her youngest son. One brother and three sisters also remain. When about fourteen years of age, she joined the Methodist Church, remaining with them for thirty years, when she heard and became convinced of the truths taught by the Seventh-day Adventists. Since then her interests have been with them. She suffered much during her sickness, but trusted in the Lord's promises. Hers was a life filled with service for others. MYRTLE C. BOSWORTH.