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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 25, 1912

Obituaries

By Clarisa Waddell; E. W. Webster; C. N. Sanders; A. J. Voth; Andrew Brodren; Mrs. Margaret Campbell; G. W. Reaser; John S. Yates

WADDELL.—S. S. Waddell passed away on Dec. 10, 1911, at the age of 78 years. For forty years he was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His wife and three stepchildren are left to mourn their loss. CLARISA WADDELL.

BRUNSON.—Willard Brunson, born March 9, 1898, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Brunson, was drowned in Middle Lake, Barry Co., Mich., while skating, Dec. 29, 1911. The sudden death brought great sorrow to the home and the neighborhood. While not a member of the church, Willard was loved by all, and was a help and comfort to his parents, a good boy in the school, and one who will be greatly missed in the home and the community. To the parents, two brothers, schoolmates, and a large company of neighbors, the writer spoke words of comfort and hope from Jer. 31: 15-17, and similar texts. E. W. WEBSTER.

SMITH.—Janet Allen was born in Scotland, July 18, 1855, and died at Sebewa, Mich., Dec. 3, 1911, aged 76 years, 4 months, and 15 days. When six years of age, she crossed the ocean with her parents, who settled in Ontario. Later she came to Michigan, and was married to Luman Smith. Four children were born to them, three of whom survive their parents, the latter having died several years ago. Sister Smith lived a consistent Christian life, and for thirty years was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Services were conducted by the writer. C. N. SANDERS.

VOTH.—Abraham Voth was born in Waltheim, Russia, in the year 1828, and died at Hitchcock, Okla., Dec. 21, 1911, aged 84 years. In 1857 he was married to Miss Mary Unruh, and to this union thirteen children were born, eight of whom are still living. Brother Voth came to America with his family in 1873, and settled in South Dakota. About thirteen years later he accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder Jacob Reiswig, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. There was nothing in the world that Brother Voth loved more than this message. He was a patient sufferer, and passed away with the bright hope of life beyond the tomb. The funeral was conducted by the writer. A. J. VOTH.

BETTENCOURT.—Died at Sunol, Cal., Dec. 1, 1911, Albert Bettencourt, son of Brother and Sister G. J. Bettencourt, aged 9 years, 1 month, and 22 days. His parents, three brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn. A large number of neighbors and friends attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. ANDREW BRODREN.

CAMPBELL.—Died at his home in Frederic, Wis., Aug. 11, 1911, Peter B. Campbell, aged 80 years, 4 months, and 19 days. He was born in Orange County, New Jersey. Brother Campbell was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for about forty years, and died in the hope of the resurrection. He leaves a widow, one daughter, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by T. S. Beavin, pastor of the Methodist Church. MRS. MARGARET CAMPBELL.

LUCAS.—Died at Verona, near Pittsburg, Pa., June 19, 1911, Mary Elizabeth Lucas, in the thirty-seventh year of her life. Sister Lucas had lived for nine years at Tucson, Ariz., having gone there in the hope that the climate might bring her better health. While her life was prolonged, disease conquered at last; but she was faithful “unto death,” and we believe that the promise of “a crown of life” will be verified in her behalf. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Elder N. S. Ashton. G. W. REASER.

ERMAN.—J. W. Erman was born in Germany in 1849. He came to America when only a child, making his home in Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the One Hundred Eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry, and faithfully served the country of his adoption until discharged on account of being severely wounded in battle. He died at his home in Oswego, Kans., Dec. 6, 1911, leaving to mourn their loss a wife, five daughters, and three sons. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Oswego, of which Mr. Erman was a member. JOHN S. YATES.

SAUDERS.—Lydia A. More was born Sept. 9, 1844, in Summit County, Ohio. She died Nov. 25, 1911, aged 67 years, 2 months, and 16 days. In 1869 she was married to Joseph K. Sauders, and to them were born eight children, all of whom are living. About nineteen years ago Sister Sauders accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Akron, Ohio, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. Her children, together with eleven brothers and sisters and many friends, mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, the text being Rev. 14: 13. FRANCIS M. FAIRCHILD.

RAYS.—Asenath Emily Gould was born in Brownville, N. Y., Sept. 8, 1834, and died at Mead, Spokane Co., Wash., Dec. 16, 1911, aged 77 years, 3 months, and 8 days. She was married to Amon Rays in 1858, and to them were born three children. In early life Sister Rays was converted, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. Twenty-five years ago she accepted the third angel’s message, and from that time until her death lived in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. A companion, two sons, one sister, and one brother are left to mourn their loss, but not without the Christian’s hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4: 13-18. S. C. FAIRCHILD.

FRY.—Samuel Merriam Fry was born in Greene County, Indiana, Dec. 23, 1866, and died from exposure in the first cold wave of the winter, Nov. 1, 1911. At one time he enjoyed a good Christian experience in the present truth, working for years in the Review and Herald Office in Battle Creek. He leaves a wife and five children, a mother, sisters, and other relatives, who were pleased to see a marked improvement in his life for some time before his death. The Methodist church at Gresham, Mich., was kindly offered for the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer. E. W. WEBSTER.

RYAN.—Jane Herngton was born Feb. 6, 1837, in Elmira, N. Y. In 1854 she moved with her parents to Fort Wayne, Ind., where she became a member of the First Baptist Church. When the truths of the third angel’s message came to her, she gladly accepted the light, and remained faithful until her death, which occurred Dec. 6, 1911. She was married to Daniel Ryan in 1878, to whom she proved a faithful companion. For years she was a great sufferer, but she bore it all patiently until her release came. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Orr, and she was laid to rest until the Life-giver comes, in whom she had abiding faith. She leaves a sorrowing husband, one sister, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. DANIEL C. RYAN.

ROCKWOOD.—Millie Ludington Rockwood was born in Fulton, N. Y., June 12, 1833, and died at the home of her niece, Mrs. L. M. Calkins, of Rome, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1911, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She had been a widow for about thirteen years. She was the last of her immediate family excepting one brother. Early in life Sister Rockwood gave her heart to the Lord. In 1870 she attended a camp-meeting held in Oneida, N. Y., and identified herself with this people. She became a member of the Fulton church, remaining faithful until her death. Her last thoughts were of her Lord and Creator. Continually she spoke of his goodness. The funeral services were conducted in Rome by the writer, who used as a text Phil. 1: 21. We laid her to rest beside her parents in the family plot in the cemetery at Fulton, N. Y., there to await the call of the Life-giver. J. E. JAYNE.

LETSON.—Sarah Louisa Young was born in the State of New York, Jan. 6, 1837, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Struble, in Covert, Mich., Dec. 21, 1911, aged 74 years, 11 months, and 15 days. Her life companion of more than fifty years, Dr. Osmer Letson, was removed by the hand of death but two months before. Both she and her husband were faithful members of the Covert Seventh-day Adventist Church until their death. There are left to mourn, the daughter who was privileged to minister to both father and mother in their last illness, one sister, two brothers, and three grandchildren. She sleeps, as it were but for a moment, until the opening heavens reveal the coming of the Life-giver; so while we sorrow, it is not as those who have no hope. Job 14: 14 and 19: 25-27 were used by the writer in speaking words of comfort to the bereaved friends and relatives. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.