Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 3, 1916

WILLESS.— Cecil Jensen, infant son of Elder and Mrs. N. V. Willess, of Atlanta, Ga., died June 4, 1916, aged 11 months. The sorrowing parents are comforted by the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. CARLYLE B. HAYNES.

SIMMS.— Adelaide R. Simms was born in Jerseyville, Ill., Aug. 6, 1843, and died in Topeka, Kans., June 17, 1916. For eleven years she was a faithful, devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Interment took place in Mount Washington Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. B. H. SHAW.

PERRINE.— Joseph R. Perrine was born in Athens County, Ohio, and died at his home, in Canonsburg, Pa., July 13, 1916, aged 64 years. He was a cripple and a patient sufferer for many years. His wife and seven children, two brothers, and one sister mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by C. E. Wills. JOHN P. GAEDE.

THOMPSON.— Miss Isabelle V. Thompson was born in Boston, Mass., May 24, 1854. She died June 16, 1916, in St. John, New Brunswick, where she had made her home from childhood. About six years ago Sister Thompson accepted the third angel’s message, and the remainder of her life was spent in unselfish labor for others. She sleeps in Jesus. GEO. H. SKINNER.

BALDWIN.— Tryphena Baldwin was born in the State of Ohio, and died in Benton Harbor, Mich., June 25, 1916, in her sixty-first year. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1891, and lived out its principles in her daily life. She fell asleep hoping for a part in the first resurrection. Two sisters and other relatives are left to mourn. W. C. HEBNER.

NUDING.— Benjamin Nuding was born in Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 1, 1864, and died May 11, 1916, in Modesto, Cal. He suffered the loss of two companions, the last one dying about three months before his own decease. Three sons survive. Brother Nuding was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Salida at the time of his death, and we trust rests in hope. E. E. GARDNER.

FOX.— Died in Northfield, Ind., March 13, 1916, Mary E. Fox, aged 67 years and 10 months. About six years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Northfield, and died in full assurance of her acceptance with God. She was an affectionate daughter, a good neighbor, and an earnest Christian. Her death is mourned by two brothers and a sister. W. A. YOUNG.

BAUERLEIN.— Max M. Bauerlein was born in Germany, Oct. 2, 1855, and died in Takoma Park, D. C., April 18, 1916. He came to this country a number of years ago, accepted present truth, and was baptized in the fall of 1909 by Elder Henry Meyer, now in Brazil. A daughter is left to mourn, but she sorrows in hope of the resurrection morning. Funeral services and interment were at Souderton, Pa., the former home of the family. VIRBROOK NUTTER.

DOTSON.— Amy Poole was born in Taylor, W. Va., Sept. 12, 1831. Sixty-eight years ago, on the fourteenth of September, she was married to J. W. Dotson, who, with their seven children, survives. Sister Dotson accepted present truth twenty-seven years ago, in Sanborn, Minn., and she continued a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death, in Santa Cruz, Cal., at the age of 85 years, 8 months, and 21 days. W. F. HILLS.

SHUTER.— Rosanah Bencroft was born in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 5, 1846. She was married to William Shuter in 1864, and some years later they moved to Michigan, and in 1905 to Seattle, Wash. Sister Shuter was converted in 1886, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she continued a faithful member until her death, June 20, 1916, at the home of her sister, in Vancouver, Wash. Three sons and two daughters are left to mourn their loss. L. JOHNSON.

McBRIDE.— John W. McBride was born Dec. 15, 1853. He was married to Rachel Ohl on March 8, 1875. Five children were born to them, and these, with the mother, have all fallen asleep. Brother McBride was married to Anna B. Simmons in September, 1886. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jefferson, Ind., in 1894, and fell asleep March 10, 1916. He is survived by his wife, one brother, and two sisters. He was a sincere Christian, and will be greatly missed both in his home and in the community. W. A. YOUNG.

FORGEY.— H. W. Forgey was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, May 1, 1828, and died in Garden Grove, Cal., July 4, 1916. He accepted present truth forty-two years ago under the labors of Elders T. J. Butler and J. G. Wood in Missouri, and remained faithful until called by death. His wife and children are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as others who are without hope. C. F. FOLKENBERG.

LAWRENCE.— Elvira M. Slayton was born in Hudson, Mich., eighty years ago. In September, 1872, she was united in marriage with Joseph Lawrence. The family came to California in 1882, and lived for some time in Oakland. Later they moved to Ontario, and here the death of Sister Lawrence occurred June 25, 1916. She is survived by one daughter. For more than twenty years our sister was a firm believer in the soon coming of the Saviour, and she rests in hope. F. M. BURG.

WILSON.— A severe storm which visited parts of Indiana March 28, 1916, destroyed the home of Brother Bert Wilson; and his son Clarence Oliver, who went to the rescue of his brother, was caught in the débris and perished in the flames which quickly consumed the structure. The parents were away from home at the time, and they, with Clarence’s four brothers, are left to mourn. Clarence was converted at the age of nine years, and was a regular attendant of church services at Logansport. His age was 21 years, 3 months, and 14 days. W. A. YOUNG.

MEREDITH.— Mrs. Charlotte Henrietta Meredith fell peacefully asleep in Jesus near London, England, June 10, 1916, following a surgical operation. Her husband and two sons were with her when the end came. She accepted present truth at Southampton in 1894, through the labors of Elder J. S. Washburn, and had a part in the canvassing work for some years. She was married to W. H. Meredith in January, 1899. Although a partial invalid for many years, our sister was a patient sufferer, and a sweet Christian spirit endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She rests in the cemetery at Watford, awaiting the call of the Saviour she loved. W. T. BARTLETT.

KILGORE.— Mrs. Sadie C. Kilgore, wife of T. A. Kilgore, died of apoplexy, at her home, in East Oakland, Cal., July 9, 1916. Her maiden name was Sadie Catherine Reaser. She was born in Hicksville, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1852. In 1874 she heard the great themes of the third angel’s message presented in a tent meeting conducted in Homer, Iowa, by Elders R. M. Kilgore and J. H. Morrison. She was twenty-two years of age at the time, and when the call came at the close of the tent meeting for those to stand up who believed that the Bible taught that the seventh day was the Sabbath, quite a large number arose. When the closer question was presented, how many expected to keep it and to accept the other truths that had been presented in connection with it, Miss Reaser was the only one to arise. She met with considerable opposition on the part of her family, but her firm Christian stand resulted in bringing all the members of the family to an acknowledgment of the faith. Three children were born to Brother and Sister Kilgore. Eugene S. and Alson R. are practicing physicians, Dr. Alson R. being in Shanghai, China. Their daughter, Ione Catherine, is taking a medical training. Elder George W. Reaser, one of our oldest and best-known ministers, is a brother of Sister Kilgore, and Wilbur A. Reaser, another brother, resides in New York, and is well known among us because of the assistance that he has rendered in art lines in illustrating our publications. The remaining brother, Charles D. Reaser, resides in Sherman, Cal. Mrs. Kilgore was a strong, wholesome, devout Christian. She was patient and kind, and leaves in the memories of those with whom she associated, strong evidences of the power of Christ to transform and keep the life of the individual who trusts him. We laid her to rest in the confident hope that she will be awakened by the voice of her Saviour in that near-by day of his coming. A. O. TAIT.

ROSENTHAL.— Carl Anthony Rosenthal died in Austin, Minn., June 17, 1916, at the age of 84 years. For fifty years he rejoiced in a knowledge of present truth, and his last words were, “God is love.” A large family of children and other relatives are left to mourn. STEMPLE WHITE.

KEHLER.— Amanda M. McClellan was born in Canada, Nov. 16, 1865, and died in St. Louis, Mich., July 9, 1916. In 1884 she was united in marriage with George Kehler. Three of their seven children, three adopted children, and the bereaved husband survive. Sister Kehler was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and she sleeps in Jesus. I. J. WOODMAN.

FRANKS.— Mrs. Elizabeth S. Franks was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Jan. 2, 1831. She died at the home of her daughter, in Central City, at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 19 days. The last sixteen years of her life she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. One daughter and a large number of more distant relatives survive.

SCHOFIELD.— Died in Takoma Park, Md., July 3, 1916, Mary Hazelsweet Schofield, wife of Edward C. Schofield, mother of Clarence E. and Brenton Schofield. Born Aug. 7, 1863, in Erie County, New York, she became a member of the Buffalo church fifteen years ago. Always cheerful, her faith never wavered, and her loved ones know that she fell asleep in Jesus. W. A. SPICER.

BODEY.— Paul Douglass Bodey was born near Gagetown, Mich., March 2, 1901, and died in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, June 18, 1916. Last fall Paul came from his home near Corobert, Saskatchewan, to attend the Alberta Industrial Academy. He became sick before the close of school, and after six weeks of suffering fell asleep in Jesus. His parents, two brothers, and three sisters survive. P. P. ADAMS.

WYCOFF.— John Henry Wycoff was born in Noble County, Indiana, Nov. 3, 1858. Twenty-three years ago he accepted the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Benton Harbor, Mich. He was married to Juliette Brooks on March 12, 1892. Brother Wycoff died at his home, in Sodus, Mich., July 9, 1916. His wife and two brothers mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. U. GARRETT.

SMITH.— Mrs. Mary E. Smith was born in Springfield, Ill., June 20, 1862, and died at her home, near Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, June 19, 1916. She accepted present truth about two and one-half years ago, and remained faithful until called by death. A patient sufferer during the last few years of her life, she bore a powerful testimony to the all-sufficient grace of Christ. Her husband, three sons, and two daughters mourn. P. P. ADAMS.

OATMAN.— Mrs. Cynthia Oatman was born in Canada in 1853, and died suddenly at the home of her daughter, in Fostoria, Mich., May 27, 1916. At the age of twenty-three she was united in marriage with Franklin P. Oatman. Several years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Otter Lake, Mich. She was an earnest Christian, held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her husband, one son, and three daughters are left to mourn her death. O. M. KITTLE.

MILLS.— Etta Jennette Potts was born in LaBette County, Kansas, June 8, 1886. When she was ten years of age, her parents moved to San Pasqual Valley, California. She was baptized at the age of eleven and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her education was received in the church school and Fernando Academy. At the age of eighteen she was married to Mr. W. Spears, and one son was born to them. Some years after her husband’s death, she was united in marriage with Mr. James Mills. Her death occurred July 8, 1916. Her husband, three sons, a father, and four brothers survive. CLARENCE SANTEE.

HART.— Mrs. Eliza M. Hart was born May 17, 1848. She was married to Jesse Harris Nov. 7, 1867. Being left a widow, she was united in marriage with William Hart, July 3, 1905. She died at the Indiana State Soldiers’ Home, June 11, 1916, aged 68 years. She fell asleep rejoicing in the third angel’s message. W. A. YOUNG.

SHEFLER.— Died in Albion, Ind., July 2, 1916, David Shefler, aged 66 years, 7 months, and 15 days. He was married to Miss Jane Forker, July 3, 1879. Three sons were born to them, two of whom, with the bereaved wife, are left to mourn. While not a professor of religion, he manifested a deep interest in eternal things during the last few months, and expressed a desire to be a Christian. W. A. YOUNG.

POTTER.— David W. Potter was born in Oakland County, Michigan, in 1836, and died at his home, in New Lothrop, July 1, 1916. In 1856 he was united in marriage with Lahettie Brown, of Rochester, Mich. Four sons and five daughters were born to them. These, with the aged mother, are left to mourn. For more than fifty-seven years Brother Potter was an earnest believer in the third angel’s message, and he fell asleep trusting in the Lord. IRA J. WOODMAN.

ALBERT.— Daniel Webster Albert was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1841. He was married to Medora I. Martindale, March 31, 1871, in Plymouth, Ind. In 1875 he embraced present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Bourbon, Ind. His death occurred in Elwood, Ind., June 27, 1916. His companion and four of their seven children are left to mourn. We feel confident that he rests in the blessed hope of life eternal. W. A. YOUNG.

BUTCHER.— Died at Healdsburg, Cal., June 8, 1916, Mrs. Marilla Butcher, widow of the late William Butcher, at the age of 86 years and 6 months. She had been practically helpless for four years, having suffered four paralytic strokes, the last of which was the immediate cause of her death. She was widely known in northern California, having been a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty-five years. She leaves three sons, four daughters, and thirteen grandchildren. G. W. RINE.

SATTERLEE.— Henry Satterlee, of East Palermo, N. Y., died at his home June 30, 1916, after a brief illness. He was born in Durhamville, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1833, and belonged to a family of pioneers in the advent message. In 1863 he was married to Jennette Preston. Father was a lifelong adherent of the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and as the years passed his hope grew brighter. Mother and three children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Prof. C. H. Castle. ALBERT R. SATTERLEE, M. D.