Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jun 29, 1905

RAIMER.—Died in North Yakima, Wash., May 12, 1905, Minnie Henrietta Raimer, aged 40 years, 10 months, and 5 days. Sister Raimer was reared in the Lutheran faith. On learning the truths of the third angel's message, about eight years ago, she gladly accepted the light, and continued a patient, forbearing Christian, held in high esteem by all who knew her. The husband and five children sorrow deeply, yet not without hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church; text, Ps. 17:15. J. G. SMITH.

BAXTER.—Died at Long Reach, New Brunswick, April 2, 1905, Frederick B. Baxter, in the sixty-first year of his age. Brother Baxter accepted present truth under the labors of Elders Webber and Richardson, in St. John. He was resigned to the will of God. A devoted wife and one daughter survive him. As none of our ministers could be secured for the service, the Methodist minister of the neighborhood offered a prayer at the house, and the minister of the English church pronounced the burial service at the cemetery. S. D. HARWELL.

LIPPENCOTT.—Died at Boulder, Colo., April 28, 1905, Saloma Overholser Lippencott, aged 33 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Several years ago she and her husband accepted the truth for this time at Niwot, Colo. Her only desire to live was that she might care for the dear children God had given her, and be a more faithful follower of her Master. Her last days were days of seeking the Lord for forgiveness and a preparation for the great change. She leaves a husband, seven children, brothers and sisters, and many friends to mourn their loss, but we sorrow not as those that have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, John 11:25. C. F. WATSON.

McDERMOND.—Died in Chase, Mich., May 17, 1905, of inflammatory rheumatism, Frances McDermond, aged 71 years. When nineteen years old, she was converted, and joined the Baptist Church, of which she was a member for forty years. Twelve years ago she accepted present truth through the labors of Elder Haysmer. During these years she was an untiring student of the Word, and was always ready to give a reason for the hope that was within her. Some to-day rejoice in the truth through her efforts. A husband and two daughters, with other relatives and friends, trust in the promises of the Life-giver, that the dead will live again. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. MRS. W. H. SPEAR.

VOORHEES.—Peacefully fell asleep at Alfred, N. Y., March 29, 1905, our aged father, Robert P. Voorhees, in the ninety-first year of his age. About forty years ago, the message finding him keeping the Sabbath in communion with the Seventh-day Baptist Church, he transferred his membership to the Seventh-day Adventist church at Niles Hill, N. Y. He afterward made his home in Maryland, Virginia, and Kansas for a time, but subsequently returned to the home State. With firm, unwavering faith he held to the truth until creeping paralysis ended his days without a struggle. The funeral service was held at the home of his son, Chas. R. Voorhees. W. W. STEBBINS, M. E. VOORHEES STEBBINS.

COLLINS.—Died at his home in North Dartmouth, Mass., May 29, 1905, Gilbert N. Collins, one of the pioneers in the third angel's message. Brother Collins was born June 21, 1836, and at the age of eight years went out with his father and mother, Phillip and Nancy Collins, to meet the Lord in the '44 movement. He was one of the few who was able to vividly recall the experience of leaving home with the expectation of meeting the Lord, and the return later, suffering the disappointment, from which they rallied, and by more diligently searching the Scriptures, discovered their error, and remained steadfast to the truth till the last. From its organization until his death he was elder of the New Bedford church. During this time he was never too tired or busy to devote time to the needy and the interests of the church. He was known for his kindness and benevolence, and had the reputation of never being appealed to in vain. His entire life was one of peaceful, unselfish activity, and he was most loved by those who best knew him. For more than thirteen years Brother Collins had been a sufferer from bronchial and lung diseases, but through it all he never complained or became discouraged. He leaves no children, but a devoted wife, to whom in her loneliness her loss is a great affliction. To the writer, as to many another young person in this neighborhood, his life has been a constant incentive to activity in the Lord's work. J. P. BRADFORD, M. D.