Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 9, 1907

HARDING.—Died at Streator, Ill., March 16, 1907, Sister Levancha Harding. She was born in New York, March 23, 1851, and nearly all her life was in poor health. In September, 1903, she was received into the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and enjoyed a bright hope till the last. Words of comfort were spoken at the Streator church by the writer to many sympathizing friends. J. C. HARRIS.

CRYDERMAN.—Died at her home in Petoskey, Mich., March 6, 1907, Sister Charlotte Cryderman, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 25 days. She was a firm believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and will be greatly missed by the Petoskey church, of which she was a member. She leaves six children, one brother, and many friends. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer; text, 1 Peter 1:3. S. E. WIGHT.

WILSON.—Died at Vacaville, Cal., March 4, 1907, of heart failure, Sister Ann Wilson, in her eighty-fifth year. About thirty years ago she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Healey, and from that time was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Six children mourn the loss of a mother, who will lie peacefully resting until the Life-giver shall call. J. H. BEHRENS.

GASTON.—Died at the home of her daughter in San Jose, Cal., March 1, 1907, of paralysis, Josephine L. Gaston, aged 77 years. She was reared in the Presbyterian faith. Being left a widow, she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Brown, and together they accepted present truth about nine years ago. During her suffering she manifested a patience born of faith, and rejoiced in the hope of soon seeing the Saviour. Elder J. O. Corliss preached the funeral sermon. D. T. FERO.

WILSON.—Died at her daughter’s home, in Alexandria, Ind., March 4, 1907, Susannah Wilson, aged 81 years and 10 months. She was converted in early life, and united with the M. E. Church. In 1878 she accepted the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of W. W. Sharp, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, holding fast her confidence in the truths of the message to the end. Words of consolation were spoken by a Baptist minister from Rev. 14:13. MARGARET B. WILSON.

SWANSON.—Died at Seattle, Wash., March 3, 1907, of tuberculosis, Charles Swanson, aged 50 years, 9 months, and 18 days. Brother Swanson was born in Sweden, and came to this country when a young man. He accepted the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of the writer thirteen years ago. His faith in the soon-coming Saviour was strong, and he died rejoicing in hope. He leaves a wife and two children. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing friends at his funeral from 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. H. C. J. WOLLEKAR.

CORNWELL.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at my home in Sullivan, Mich., March 1, 1907, of la grippe, Jane Cornwell, in her sixty-sixth year. It was under the ministry of Elder J. G. Matteson in central Wisconsin forty-one years ago that she received the message. In my parents’ home the laborers ever had a welcome. There remain four sons and two daughters. The funeral service was conducted at Sullivan by Elder Heckman, and we laid her to rest in the family plat near Fremont, beside her mother and first husband. JOHN A. SHAFER.

CLARK.—Died at his home, in Onondaga township, near Leslie, Mich., March 8, 1907, of Bright’s disease, Ephraim Clark, aged 67 years, 2 months, and 10 days. Brother Clark was for a long time an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Leslie, Mich., and was a consistent Christian until his death. He never missed an opportunity to present the truth to others. He was the oldest of a family of ten children, of which one sister and five brothers survive. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking from Heb. 9:28, a text chosen by Brother Clark. JOHN E. HANSON.

McCONNELL.—Died at his home in Spokane, Wash., March 14, 1907, of softening of the brain, Charles W. McConnell, aged 40 years, 2 months, and 12 days. Brother and Sister McConnell were converted to the Adventist faith under the labors of Sister Swift, a Bible worker, and were baptized by Elder Bowman, June 7, 1892. They united with the Adventist church in Columbus, Ohio. He was very earnest in his efforts to give the precious truths of the third angel’s message to others. He was a man of great faith and a hard worker, being one of the few who show their faith by their works. Brother McConnell leaves a wife, three children, father, mother, and one brother to mourn their loss. Memorial services were held in the First Seventh-day Adventist church of Springfield, Ill. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. D. PARKHURST.

JONES.—Died at the home of his son in Owosso, Mich., March 16, 1907, Brother Andrew T. Jones, aged 70 years. For forty-five years Brother Jones has been a member of our church, and during all this time his hope has been in the triumph of this message. At the time of his death he was a member of the Owosso church, to which place he had moved but recently. He leaves a large number of friends and relatives, who feel their loss most keenly. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, using as a basis for remarks Isa. 8:25. E. K. SLADE.

BANKS.—Died at his home in Lansford, N. D., Aug. 31, 1906, of heart-disease, H. D. Banks, aged 65 years. In 1871 he and his wife embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith, to which they have ever been loyal. He was always ready to give a helping hand to the needy, and to give of his means to advance the cause of present truth, which was dear to his heart. He died trusting in a Saviour’s blood, and triumphing in that living faith that reaches within the veil. He leaves a wife and five children, besides many other relatives and friends, to mourn his death. A. E. CLOUGH.

CARLY.—Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Judson Kinney, of Hermon, N. Y., March 16, 1907, May Carly, aged 35 years and 6 months. Sister May was one of our best canvassers, and gave her life to the work she loved so well. She studied for a nurse at the Peoria (Ill.) Sanitarium, where she contracted quick consumption. All was done that loving relatives and friends could do for her restoration and comfort. She leaves a mother, step-father, two brothers, and two half sisters, who expect to meet their loved one when Jesus comes. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. MRS. ANDREW COPP.

WESTWOOD.—Died March 4, 1907, of apoplexy, Mrs. Rebecca Davis Westwood, aged 80 years, 2 months, and 12 days. Sister Westwood had a bright Christian experience from her early youth. She accepted present truth about four years ago, and died with the utmost confidence in a soon-coming Saviour. She leaves three sons, one daughter, and twelve grandchildren. The text, Job 19:25, 26, which formed almost her last words, was used as the basis of her funeral discourse. Judge Booth, an old acquaintance and friend, the Methodist minister, and Pastor Nelson all in brief speeches paid most beautiful tributes to the deceased. S. G. HUNTINGTON.

McREYNOLDS.—Died at the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium, March 18, 1907, of paralysis of the heart and brain, our dear sister, Mary E. McReynolds, wife of Elder Chas. McReynolds, president of the Wisconsin Conference, aged 51 years and 1 day. Sister McReynolds had been ailing for a few weeks, and her husband had brought her to the sanitarium for treatment. They were expecting to return to their home at Bethel, Wis., that week, when she was taken worse, and a few hours later she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Her husband was by her side in her last moments, and hardly realized she was going until the last few moments before her death. They were united in marriage April 15, 1874, at Richmond, Iowa, and hence had walked together for thirty-three years. Four children were born to them. Besides her three surviving sons, she leaves five sisters, two brothers, and her aged mother. Nineteen years ago Elder McReynolds gave his life to the active proclamation of the third angel’s message, and his companion gladly united with him in this precious work. And in all these years she has stood by his side, bravely and truly helping him carry the heavy burdens he has been called to bear. For eighteen months she has had the care of her infant grandson, whose mother was called away by death when he was but a few days old. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elders Dowsett, Peterson, and Mikkelsen. The remains were taken to Bethel, Wis., for interment. A large concourse assembled to pay their last respects to one whom they had learned to love so dearly. J. B. SCOTT.

BUTLER.—Died at his home in Bordoville, Enosburg, Vt., March 3, 1907, of Bright’s disease, Brother Andrew H. Butler, aged 63 years and 8 months. He served in the Civil War, and later enlisted in the service of Christ. Brother Butler was a lover of Bible study and of the REVIEW. He leaves a wife, one son, and two daughters. After prayer at the house, a service was conducted at the church by the writer. F. M. DANA.

DRAKE.—Died at the home of her son, in Leoni, Mich., March 7, 1907, of paralytic trouble, Mrs. Sarah Jane Drake, aged 77 years, 9 months, and 15 days. At the age of twelve years she was converted, and united with the M. E. Church, of which she remained a member until about thirty years ago, when she embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Four children and a large circle of friends mourn their loss. J. C. DRAKE.

BODWELL.—Drowned while crossing the Gila River, in Arizona, Jan. 31, 1907, Elder A. G. Bodwell, aged 42 years and 10 days. Brother Bodwell was converted at the age of twelve under the preaching of M. E. Cornell at Dallas, Tex. He was an active laborer in the cause of the third angel’s message, serving as State canvassing agent of Texas for a number of years. At the Cleburne (Tex.) camp-meeting in 1902, he was ordained to the gospel ministry. For some time he labored in that conference, then accepted a call to Mexico. At the time of his death, he was president of the Arizona Conference. He leaves his wife (née Miss Minte Taylor), his mother, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn. J. N. SOMMERVILLE, M. D.

TAYLOR.—Died at Sedalia, Mo., March 17, 1907, of abscess in the head, George J. Taylor. He was born near Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1832. When but a young man he gave his heart to God and united with the M. E. Church. Through reading our literature he accepted the third angel’s message about seven years ago. Since that time his life has witnessed to a sincere love of the truth. In his death the Sedalia church has met with a loss which is deeply felt. He leaves a wife, to whom he had been a faithful and constant companion for thirty-three years, to wait in hope; also one son and four daughters. The funeral was held at the church, the sermon being preached by the writer; text, 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. W. A. THEO. MILLER.

BRAMHALL.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Battle Creek, Mich., March 17, 1907, our venerable brother, Harry Hulbert Bramhall, aged 81 years, 4 months, and 17 days. He was born in Canaan, Columbia Co., N. Y., Oct. 30, 1825. At Utica, N. Y., he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy A. Wood, Jan. 1, 1849. Brother Bramhall was the father of four children, three of whom died in early infancy. One son lived and reached the noon of life, when he also joined the great congregation of silent sleepers. Our esteemed brother at the time of his death was survived by one natural brother, an only sister, and a grandson. None of these were present at the funeral. Brother Bramhall’s noble wife passed away some three years ago in this city. Most of our brother’s life was spent in Michigan, to which State he removed from New York in 1854. The deceased embraced the views of the Seventh-day Adventist people in 1856 at a course of ten meetings held at Parma, Mich., by Elders Cornell, Waggoner, and Frisbie. During the long fifty-one years which have succeeded, he has ever remained an unshaken representative of the faith so early espoused. His was a quiet life, but most liberally has he imparted of his means to help forward all branches of that cause so dear to his heart. Old age was the cause of death. He literally wore out, then the machinery of life stopped. The silver cord was loosened, the golden bowl became broken, and the breath of the spirit of life returned unto God, who gave it. Funeral service was conducted by Elder Tenney, of this city, Elder Bourdeau assisting. The text used was Ps. 37:37. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.” G. W. AMADON.