Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 13, 1915

Elder W. Jay Tanner

ELDER W. JAY TANNER passed to his rest April 12, 1915, in Takoma Park, D. C., at the age of 41 years. Brother Tanner was born in Greenwich, N. Y., in 1873, accepted present truth in 1890, and canvassed for two years, going to South Lancaster in 1892, where he spent four years preparing for the gospel ministry. In 1898 he and the writer were associated in a tent effort at Plainfield, N. J. In 1899 he and Miss Ella Ellwanger were united in marriage, and they both attended Battle Creek College for one year, preparing for the missionary field. Going to Jamaica in 1900, Brother Tanner and his wife spent five years on that island, during which time he was ordained to the gospel ministry. In 1903 he became superintendent of the Haitien Mission, remaining there five years, after which he located in Canada, acting as president of the Quebec Conference and vice president of the Canadian Union, remaining in that field until 1914, when he was called to the presidency of the West Virginia Conference.

The funeral services were held in the Camden Seventh-day Adventist church, April 16, and were participated in by Elders A. R. Sandborn, president of New Jersey Conference; H. M. J. Richards, president of Eastern Pennsylvania Conference; F. C. Gilbert, of Boston; J. S. Washburn and V. Nutter, of Philadelphia; M. C. Whitmarsh, pastor of the Camden Seventh-day Adventist Church; O. F. Schwedrat; and the writer. The text of the discourse was Num. 23:10. The service was largely attended, and the lesson impressed was that it is blessed to be faithful unto death in the service of the Master. Besides his wife and two sons, there remain to mourn his death a mother, one brother, one sister, and other relatives. S. B. HORTON.

KEENRICH.—Dorothy S. Keenrich was born in Santa Ana, Cal., March 10, 1914, and died March 28, 1915. She was the only child, and her parents, while they deeply mourn their loss, sorrow in hope. C. F. FOLKENBERG.

SCHMIDT.—The death of Henry Schmidt occurred at the home of his daughter, in Bison, Kans., March 22, 1915. He was born Feb. 25, 1836, in the village of Kutter, Russia. In the year 1873 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Lohry. To them were born sixteen children, ten of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. Brother Schmidt came to Rush County, Kansas, with his parents in 1874, and spent the greater part of his life in this locality. G. F. HAFNER.

STEWART.—Died April 6, 1915, at Pond Mills, near London, Ontario, Elizabeth Stewart, aged 36 years. Sister Stewart was baptized in early youth, and continued a faithful member of the London church. Her closing days were brightened by the firm belief of a part in the resurrection of the just. M. N. CAMPBELL.

SHEPARD.—William Lee Shepard was born in Macon County, North Carolina, July 22, 1880, and died in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 13, 1915. He is survived by his companion, two sons, an aged mother, four brothers, and four sisters. His wife has been a member of our church for some time, and he expected to be baptized soon. A. N. DURRANT.

HENDERSON.—Mrs. Mary E. Henderson was born near Fulton, Miss., Jan. 11, 1850, and died at her home, near Hamby, Tex., April 9, 1915. She was the wife of G. W. Henderson, to whom she was married forty years ago. For thirty-six years she was a faithful, devoted believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. C. J. BUHALTS.

STEWART.—Jane Stewart was born on the Isle of Wight, England, Aug. 28, 1822. She came to the United States in 1860, and made her home in the State of Ohio, where she resided until 1911, when she moved to Virginia. After a brief illness she fell asleep March 30, 1915, at the advanced age of 92 years. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. E. HARTER.

CARLILE.—John H. Carlile was born in Leesville, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1832. He served his country as a soldier in Company I, Eighty-eighth Ohio Infantry. In 1896 he was united in marriage with Sarah E. Webb. They settled in Greenfield, Mo., but later moved to Fowler, Cal., where Brother Carlile accepted present truth. In 1914 the family came to Oregon, settling at Rogue River, where he died on March 25, 1915. He is survived by his beloved wife. T. L. THUEMLER.

BLANCHARD.—Delilah Blanchard was born May 5, 1821, in Lawrenceville, Ill., and died March 21, 1915, in Princeville, Ill., aged 94 years. In 1860 she embraced present truth through the efforts of Elders Ingham and Sanborn, and became one of the charter members of the Princeville church. She loved to talk of the soon coming of Jesus, and fell asleep in “the blessed hope.” Funeral services were conducted by the Methodist pastor, assisted by the writer. C. H. BLISS.

HOLMAN.—Franklin Joseph Holman was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Dec. 22, 1836, and died March 27, 1915. His early years were spent in New York and Michigan. In 1867 he accepted the third angel’s message, and was an earnest worker for the Lord until his death. He was united in marriage with Julia Ann Spicer in 1869. Four of their six children are left to mourn. Eight years ago the family moved to California, and he died at their home, near Tustin. C. F. FOLKENBERG.

SQUIRES.—Cornelius Squires was born in Kingwood, W. Va., March 12, 1842, and died in Hildebran, N. C., March 25, 1915, at the age of 73 years. He served his country during the Civil War, and March 23, 1869, was married to Adelaide Trym, who survives. In 1900 he was led to accept present truth through the efforts of Charles Pelmulder, at Pella, Iowa. Two years later the family moved to North Carolina. He was a faithful witness for God and his truth until the end. J. H. BEHRENS.

TOWN.—Edmond B. Town was born in Waterbury, Vt., April 11, 1843, and died near New Lisbon, Wis., Nov. 16, 1914. When he was a small child the family moved to Wisconsin, and March 28, 1866, he was married to Emergene L. Maine, at Reedsburg. Four of their five children, with his faithful companion, are left to mourn. Brother and Sister Town began the observance of the Bible Sabbath in 1869, and he was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of his death. W. S. SHREVE.

THISTLEWAITE.—Marion F. Thistlewaite fell asleep in Jesus April 8, 1915, in Pittsburgh, Pa., at the age of 70 years. She was a firm believer in the third angel’s message. Rev. James Law of the Methodist Church, assisted by the writer, conducted the funeral services. JOHN P. GAEDE.

CURTIS.—Ella Hazel Curtis died in Colville, Wash., April 10, 1915. She had planned to devote her life to teaching, and had charge of the Colville school last year. Words of comfort were spoken from texts which she herself had selected, and we laid her to rest awaiting the call of the Life-giver. W. WOODFORD.

HEALD.—Herbert Heald was born in Cavendish, Vt., in 1855. He was married at the age of twenty-five years. The light of present truth came to him in Welsh, La., twenty-six years ago. In 1913 the family moved to Lodi, Cal., and later to a farm near Modesto, where Brother Heald died April 6, 1915. His companion, three sons, and one daughter are left to mourn. CLARENCE SANTEE.

CARDEY.—Julia Palander Cardey died in Duquoin, Ill., April 10, 1915, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 13 days. From 1873 until her death she was a faithful, devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Most of her children are in the truth, Elder E. L. Cardey of the New York Conference being one of them. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. C. DALBEY.

CHRISTIAN.—Hans Christian was born near Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 3, 1835, and died in Owatonna, Minn., April 6, 1915. He came to this country in 1867, and accepted present truth the same year. He was elder of the Owatonna church for years, and held this office at the time of his death. He sleeps, awaiting the call of the Life-giver, whom he loved and served so long. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, and four sons. A. W. KUEHL.

HAUGHEY.—Emmit Adrian Haughey was born near Sabina, Clinton Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1891. He was baptized at the West Michigan camp meeting in 1905, and united with the Otsego church. About this time he was injured in a way which permanently affected his health, and doubtless led to his sudden death, which occurred April 5, 1915. He enjoyed a bright Christian experience, and at the time of his death was a member of the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church. E. K. SLADE.