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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 7, 1912

Obituaries

By T. L. THUEMLER; A. L. MILLER; O. C. POTTER; MRS. A. L. CURTIS; E. ROSENWOLD; E. K. SLADE; C. A. HANSEN; H. W. REED

MILLER.—Mrs. O. F. Miller was born in Steuben County, New York, May 19, 1839, and fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 28, 1912. She was married to Oscar F. Miller Oct. 28, 1856. To this union five children were born, four of whom survive. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1886, and was a faithful Christian. She fell asleep in the blessed hope. The writer spoke words of comfort from Psalm 116. T. L. THUEMLER.

PARKER.—Mrs. Bertha Orr Parker was born in West Middleton, Ind., Feb. 9, 1889, and died at Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1912. About five years ago she was converted, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Kokomo, Ind. From that time until her death she lived a faithful Christian life. Her husband, Earnest V. Parker, survives. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking words of comfort from Rom. 5: 12. A. L. MILLER.

POTTER.—Adaline G. Potter was born in Jefferson County, New York, Sept. 4, 1840, and died Jan. 23, 1912. She went with her parents to Green Lake County, Wisconsin, in 1854, and four years later was married to Charles H. Potter. In 1867 they moved to Minnesota, and since that time she has made her home in this State. Sister Potter united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1874, and was faithful to the end. One son survives. O. C. POTTER.

NORTON.—Sarah M. Norton was born Nov. 13, 1830, in New York State. In her early childhood her parents moved to western Pennsylvania, and a little later to Wisconsin, making the long journey by team. She was converted at an early age. Service for the Saviour was ever her joy. When the special gospel message for this generation was brought to her knowledge, she accepted it in the face of bitter opposition. However, she had the joy of seeing all her family united with her in the faith before her death. Her trust in God sustained her through many years of suffering. She died at Albion, Mich., May 26, 1911. Funeral services were conducted by Elder H. W. Miller. Two sons and two daughters are left to mourn their loss. MRS. A. L. CURTIS.

WETTERSTRAND.—Died at his home in New York City, Feb. 2, 1912, August Emanuel Wetterstrand. He was born in Sweden, Jan. 7, 1873. When eighteen years of age he came to America. In 1899 he was married to Augusta Anderson, who survives him. About two years ago he accepted the third angel’s message, and united with the New York Swedish Seventh-day Adventist Church. From that time until his death he led a consistent Christian life, serving the church in several capacities. He was a zealous missionary worker, and only the last great day will reveal the results of his efforts to bring a knowledge of the truth to others. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother O. Lund, of New Jersey. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 14: 1-6 and Rev. 14: 13. E. ROSENWOLD.

ENCK.—Amanda Meckley Enck was born in York County, Pennsylvania, May 19, 1845, and died at her home at Corsica, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1912, aged 66 years, 8 months, and 8 days. In 1868 she was married to Edward T. Enck. Their home was blessed with one son and four daughters, who survive their mother. Sister Enck was a faithful and devoted member of the Corsica Seventh-day Adventist Church. A large circle of friends feel that a child of God has fallen in their midst. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. K. SLADE.

FISHER.—Rodolph Fisher fell asleep at Quincy, Mich., in his eightieth year. When a young man, he found the Saviour, and at thirty-seven years of age he accepted the third angel’s message. Up to the time of his last sickness, Brother Fisher was an active missionary among his neighbors and acquaintances. His death is mourned by his wife, three sons, four daughters, and a large circle of friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11: 28, C. H. Thompson assisting in the service. C. A. HANSEN.

SHUDY.—John Shudy passed away at San Diego, Cal., Jan. 13, 1912, aged 71 years, 9 months, and 6 days. He was a native of Pennsylvania. Twenty years ago he moved with his family to California, where he had since resided. His aged wife, one daughter, and one son are left to mourn. Mr. Shudy accepted the third angel’s message about twelve years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life until the last. The funeral service was conducted by Elder William Healey, who spoke words of comfort from Job 14. *

THOMPSON.—Elizabeth Gartie Thompson was born in Finlay, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1844, and died Feb. 10, 1912. On Aug. 22, 1860, she was united in marriage with G. B. Thompson, who, with their nine children, survives to mourn her death. Sister Thompson accepted present truth under the labors of Elder T. M. Stewart in 1855, and was one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Mauston, Wis. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude, and died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by Pastor Briggs, of the Presbyterian Church. H. W. REED.

PATCH.—Mrs. Mary I. Patch was born in Detroit, Mich., May 23, 1848, and died Jan. 15, 1912, at the home of her son in Lemmon, S. Dak. The remains were taken to Minneapolis, Minn., for burial. Her husband, one daughter, and two sons survive. Mother had lived in Minneapolis for many years, and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at that place. She accepted present truth more than forty years ago through reading the REVIEW. Her life has been an inspiration to many, and she died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. C. CLAYTON PATCH.

GIVENS.—Amos R. Givens died Jan. 28, 1912, at Pittsburgh, Pa., aged 42 years. He was born in the State of Virginia. Twenty years ago he gave his heart to God, and in 1906 he accepted present truth, uniting with the Pittsburgh No. 2 church. Though suffering greatly during his last illness, his faith in God’s love never faltered, and his cheerful, patient endurance was remarkable. His wife, mother, three brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Reverend Robinson of the Baptist Church. B. F. KNEELAND.

DONEY.—Hattie Camille Roberts was born near Salem, Oregon, April 13, 1888. At the age of sixteen she accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Salem, remaining a faithful member until her death. Dec. 21, 1904, she was married to F. E. Doney. Two children were born to them, who, with their father, survive. Sister Doney fell asleep on Jan. 29, 1912. We can truly say that hers was a consistent Christian life. A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. Text, Rom. 6: 23. T. H. STARBUCK.

WILKINS.—Mrs. W. P. Wilkins was born May 4, 1854, and died Jan. 28, 1912. At the time of her death she was visiting her daughter in Denver, Colo. All her life she was a consistent Christian. Six years ago she heard and gladly accepted the third angel’s message. This was the very truth her heart had longed for, and it brought the fulness of peace and joy to her life. For four years she had been an invalid, but during that time not one word of complaint nor a murmur of discontent passed her lips. A husband and two children survive to mourn their loss. Text, Rev. 14: 13. STEWART KIME.

ROBINSON.—Mrs. Matilda S. Robinson died in Battle Creek, Mich., on Jan. 28, 1912, at the age of 55 years. She was born in Lambeth, Ontario, of Christian parents, and early received the faith of her Saviour. She accepted present truth in Detroit, Mich., fifteen years ago, and was faithful to the last. Mrs. Robinson won many friends by her kindnesses and by her consistent Christian life. She leaves one son and three daughters who deeply mourn the loss of a faithful mother. After a brief service her remains were taken to St. Thomas, Ontario, for burial, where amid old neighbors and friends the funeral rites were conducted by the Methodist pastor. Geo. C. TENNEY.

URQUHART.—Luis Josephine Haines was born near Lansing, Mich., Oct. 20, 1861. She was married to James E. Urquhart in 1878. To this union nine children were born, of whom six survive. Many years ago Sister Urquhart accepted the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder C. N. Martin. She lived to see most of her children rejoicing in the truth, and her last hours were bright in the hope that they might all meet in the earth made new. Her death occurred Oct. 1, 1911. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Chico, Cal. FRED BRINK.

ASP.—Mrs. Eva Asp, the oldest sister in the Brooklyn church, died Jan. 30, 1912, at the home of Sister Erika Erikson, whom she had gone to visit for a few days. Sister Asp was born in Longbambytian, Vermland, Sweden, March 30, 1835. She came to America in 1895, and about twelve years ago accepted the third angel’s message. Since that time she has been a most faithful servant of the Lord. The funeral service was conducted February 2, by the writer, assisted by Elder N. P. Nielsen. Our sister was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery to await the call of the Lifegiver. Five children are left to mourn. E. ROSENWOLD.