Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 15, 1908

CROWNHART.—Sister Marie Crownhart fell asleep in Jesus, Aug. 6, 1908, at Lapeer, Mich., aged sixty-six years. She has been a firm believer in present truth for forty-nine years. Her health has been poor almost all her life, but she bore it with Christian patience. She was loved by all who knew her. She died in full assurance of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Wm. Ostrander. MRS. B. E. WELCH.

CHANDLER.—Maud Pittman Chandler was born Feb. 24, 1884, in Urbana, Ill. Being of a devotional nature, she responded readily to the claims of the advent faith, which she accepted five years ago, uniting with the Twin City church of Champaign-Urbana. The cause of her death, which occurred Sept. 12, 1908, was tuberculosis. During her sickness she often expressed deep concern for her husband and two small children, in whose behalf her earnest prayers ascended. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting his call in the first resurrection. W. H. BENNETT.

WEAVER.—Died in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1908, Virginia Weaver, wife of Charles Weaver, aged sixty-one years. She was born in Franklin County, Ind., and accepted the truth under the labors of Sister Swift fourteen years ago, and has been a faithful member of the church since that time. For the last few years illness prevented her attending church services, but she was able to attend our last quarterly meeting service. She died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. JOHN P. GAEDE.

KING.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 15, 1908, at his home in Cedar Grove, Tex., Brother T. A. King, in the forty-ninth year of his age. He became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1888. He died with a bright hope of the soon coming of our Saviour, and a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. E. B. HOPKINS.

NELSON.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lydia Nelson Blakeslee, at Conneaut, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1908, Brother A. S. Nelson, aged eighty years and nineteen days. About nine years ago he accepted present truth, ever since walking faithfully in the commandments of God. He was a loving, kind husband and father, and was a true representative of the meek and lowly Jesus. We mourn not as those who have no hope. MRS. K. L. NELSON, MRS. LYDA NELSON BLAKESLEE.

BOGAR.—Eunice Stanton was born Aug. 27, 1863, in the township of Delhi, Mich., and died Sept. 29, 1908, at her home in Chapin, Mich., at the age of 45 years, 1 month, and 2 days. Sister Bogar was a faithful member of the Chapin Seventh-day Adventist church. She is survived by her father, L. H. Stanton, of Alaiedon, her devoted husband, one daughter, two sisters, and one brother. She was a sister of Mrs. E. R. Williams, now in South Africa. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. K. SLADE.

HERDMAN.—William P. Herdman, the six-year-old son of Brother and Sister Herdman, of Erie, Pa., died Aug. 30, 1908, of lockjaw. Willie had stepped upon a nail, and given himself a severe wound, but was able to play with other children. On the evening of August 29 he was taken ill, and died the next morning. He was an obedient boy, and loved by all who knew him. His sudden death was a severe blow to the family. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, 2 Kings 4:26. J. W. WATT.

PIERCE.—Died Sept. 1, 1908, at the home of his son near Bolton, Vt., after several weeks' illness, Jesse W. Pierce, aged eighty-one years and seven months. Nearly thirty-four years ago Brother Pierce gave his heart to the Lord, and accepted the truth of the third angel's message, remaining a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until death. Three sons are left to mourn. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14, after which we laid him to rest in the Huntington Cemetery to await the Life-giver. O. MONTGOMERY.

COIT.—Sister Angeline Goddard Coit was born at Big Rock, Iowa, May 20, 1839, and died at her home at Utica, Mo., Sept. 22, 1908. She was married to Brewster Coit, Oct. 4, 1855. Thus they traveled life's journey together for more than fifty years. In early youth Sister Coit united with the Baptist Church. About twenty-three years ago she heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and united with the Adventist people. Her hope and confidence in the message were unshaken till the end. Funeral sermon by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. A. R. OGDEN.

HART.—Mariett L. Hart, née Goodwin, was born at Rubicon, Wis., May 6, 1857, and died Sept. 16, 1908, at Dusty, Wash., of consumption, aged 51 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Mrs. Hart spent her childhood in Wisconsin, where she was united in marriage to E. E. Hart, April 18, 1881. To this union eight children were born, all of whom are living. While quite young, she was converted and joined the Methodist Church. Later she and her husband joined the Baptist Church. About nine years ago, during a course of meetings held by Elder E. L. Stewart, Brother and Sister Hart accepted present truth. She leaves a sorrowing husband, eight children, one grandchild, and one brother. All mourn the loss of her faithful devoted life, but not without hope. Words of comfort based on 1 Cor. 15:26 were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends. H. J. SCHNEPPER.