Obituaries by Mrs. M. V. Luther; R. R. Kennedy; E. L. Cook; E. A. Merrell; Maria Nelson; N. C. McClure; S. B. Horton; E. G. Olsen

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 12, 1908

Obituaries

By Mrs. M. V. Luther; R. R. Kennedy; E. L. Cook; E. A. Merrell; Maria Nelson; N. C. McClure; S. B. Horton; E. G. Olsen

Rowell.—Sister Prudence Rowell was born in Lodi, Mich., Nov. 1, 1836, and died of cancer, at her home in Morrice, Mich., Oct. 15, 1908, aged 71 years, 11 months, and 15 days. She was one of a family of twelve children—six boys and six girls. She was early converted, and for several years was a devoted member of the Baptist Church. During the tent-meetings held at Morrice by Elders T. M. Lane and Wm. Ostrander, she embraced the Adventist faith, which she cherished till the end. Three brothers and three sisters are left to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at her home. Elder A. J. Martin, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, spoke words of comfort from John 11:25. We laid her to rest in Rose Lawn Cemetery, believing that she will come forth in the first resurrection. Mrs. M. V. Luther.

Coyle.—Died suddenly, Oct. 21, 1908, Brother John W. Coyle, aged seventy-five years and twenty-nine days. He and his son Clyde were unloading drain-tile when he dropped dead without a moment’s warning. He was a faithful member of the Wheelersburg, Ohio, Seventh-day Adventist church, having joined it in 1888, after a careful study of the Scriptures. He was united in marriage, Dec. 19, 1871, to Mary Andre, who survives him, together with three sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. Brother Coyle was highly respected by all who knew him, having been an honest, obliging neighbor, and a loyal citizen. He was a kind, affectionate father, a devoted husband, and a faithful Christian. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. R. R. Kennedy.

Worth.—Died at Buffalo, Wyo., Oct. 13, 1908, Sister Prudie Worth, aged 54 years, 2 months, and 19 days. She was born in West Virginia in 1854. In 1880 she was married to Brother Thomas Worth in Hamilton, Tex., moving to Wyoming in 1883. They accepted the third angel’s message in 1891, and although isolated all these years, have been faithful, and lived the truth before those with whom they came in contact. She was loved by all who knew her. The sick and afflicted around her were relieved and blessed by her presence. At the time of her death she was a member of the church at Sheridan, Wyo. A husband and four children are left to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Methodist church. Elder J. K. Hicks of that church assisted the writer, who spoke words of comfort from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. E. L. Cook.

Fisher.—Joseph Fisher was born in Kentucky in 1816, and died at his home in Eldorado Springs, Mo., Oct. 14, 1908, aged 92 years, 4 months, and 7 days. When about eight years of age, he came with his parents to Lamonte, Mo., where he lived till twenty-two years ago, when he moved to Eldorado Springs. He was married in 1841 to Margaret Wooddring, who died in 1866. Two daughters from this union are yet living. In 1879 he married Virginia Cole, who with her two daughters survives him. He was converted at the age of twenty-six, and united with the Christian Church, of which he was an earnest member till 1887, when he heard and accepted present truth; he was an earnest and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church till his death. His hope was bright; and though so aged, his mind was clear till the last. His trust was in his Saviour. His wife and daughters look forward with comfort to the coming of the Saviour, expecting to meet the aged pilgrim as he comes forth in the resurrection morning, clothed with the bloom of eternal youth. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the Christian pastor of Lamonte. Text, 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. E. A. Merrell.

Danielson.—Died of cerebrospinal meningitis at the Mollyn’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 3, 1908, Mrs. H. P. Danielson (née Elsie Nelson), of Brookville township, after an illness of about one month. Sister Danielson was born in Freeborn County, Minnesota, Feb. 11, 1865. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, a mother, and two orphan nephews to whom she has been a mother for some time; also a brother, Dr. C. P. Nelson, of Minneapolis, and three sisters, besides other relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Mr. Palmer (Presbyterian), from John 10:10. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. Maria Nelson.

Cole.—Died at Santa Rosa, Cal., Sept. 9, 1908, Dr. Hiram Cole, aged eighty-seven years. Dr. Cole survived his companion but a few weeks, as she was buried June 1, the anniversary of their wedding day. Five children are left to mourn. Brother Cole was converted during his early manhood, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. For about twenty-eight years he has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Santa Rosa. He was elder of the church until age and failing health caused him to retire. His faith in the soon coming of Christ was strong, and he fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral was attended by many friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. N. C. McClure.

Yates.—Died on Oct. 14, 1908, at her home near Cross Plains, Tenn., after an illness of twenty-one days, Mrs. Minnie Lee Yates, aged 26 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Sister Yates was converted at an early age, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Nashville. She was a loyal believer in the Lord’s work for these last days, and during her last illness she manifested a Christian spirit of patience and trustfulness. Two days before her death she called for her sister to sing with her “Anywhere With Jesus.” Her abiding confidence was in the Saviour, who soothed her during her painful illness. Sister Yates leaves a husband and four children to mourn, yet not as those who have no hope. A mother, three brothers and one sister will also miss her. The comforting assurances of the Holy Scriptures were dwelt upon by the writer at the funeral service, which was largely attended by those who knew and loved her in life. S. B. Horton.

Baker.—Cynthia Baker (née Ike) was born at Port Jefferson, Ohio, April 20, 1839, and died at her home in Grinnell, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1908. She was married to P. W. Baker in 1856. In 1868 Brother and Sister Baker accepted the truth of the third angel’s message. They loved the truth, and gave liberally to help the work. Their only child was dedicated in youth to the service of God, and is now one of the prominent ministers in the Australasian Union Conference. During the last few years Sister Baker has been especially anxious that all her means should be used in the cause of God. She has contributed liberally to all the branches of the work, especially to the Southern field. About twenty-five or thirty young persons have been assisted by her in various ways in getting an education to fit themselves for service in the cause of God. Some of these are now in foreign fields. The funeral service was held in the church in Grinnell, where a large congregation of sympathizing friends listened to remarks by the writer, based on Ps. 116:15 and Rev. 14:13. E. G. Olsen