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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 6, 1905

Obituaries

IN MEMORIAM.—In tender remembrance of our daughter, Vesta, who died in South Haven, Mich., June 22, 1904, aged 15 years. “Death could not have chosen one dearer, nor paled a lovelier brow.” C. D. and C. L. HALL.

LYNDHOLM.—Died at South Bend, Minn., June 4, 1905, of kidney trouble, Brother John Lyndholm, aged 69 years. Several years ago Brother Lyndholm accepted the truths of the message, to which he was loyal until death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 30: 5, last clause. W. W. STEBBINS.

BARNES.—Drowned accidentally in the St. Joseph River near Berrien Springs, Mich., June 4, 1905, our son, Ray Barnes, aged 20 years, 7 months, and 3 days. He was a student at Emmanuel Missionary College at the time of his death, and was a noble young man. He leaves a father, mother, two sisters, and one brother to mourn their loss. A. C. BARNES.

EARNST.—Died at Ottawa, Kan., March 27, 1905, Margarette Earnst, aged nearly seventy-nine years. She was born in Athens County, Ohio. Sister Earnst had for many years been a faithful member of our church, and died trusting in a risen Saviour. She leaves four sons and two daughters by her first husband, John Frost. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ottawa. C. F. PARMELE.

THOMPSON.—Died at Rensselaer Falls, N. Y., May 27, 1905, of heart-disease, Sister Mary Leland Thompson, wife of Wilson Thompson, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 14 days. She united with the Buck’s Bridge church April 28, 1858, and remained a member until her death. Her kindness to the needy was a marked characteristic of her life. She left no near relatives except her husband. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Leverett (Congregational). C. C. LEWIS.

MORRISON.—Died at Charlotte, Mich., May 25, 1905, of apoplexy, Henry Morrison, aged 90 years, 4 months, and 13 days. When a young man, he started in the Christian life, and united with the Methodist Church. In the year 1881 he heard and accepted the doctrines and faith of the Seventh-day Adventists. He had a bright experience a few hours before death, which brought peace and blessing to all in the home. He leaves an aged infirm companion, an only daughter, and one sister to mourn their loss. I. D. VAN HORN.

GREENE.—Died at Ashaway, R. I., May 24, 1905, my mother, Mrs. Nancy M. Greene, aged 73 years, 2 months, and 11 days. She was not ill at the time of her death, but passed quietly away while sitting sewing. She accepted the third angel’s message thirty-eight years ago, and has ever been a firm believer in, and a staunch upholder of, the truth she loved so well. Her life was one of sacrifice and unselfish love for others. At the funeral services G. E. Fifield spoke encouraging words to the relatives and friends from 2 Cor. 5: 1. JAMES B. GREENE.

COOPER.—Died at the home of his son, Dr. O. R. Cooper, Banfield, Mich., June 12, 1905, Samuel Winter Cooper, Jr., aged 66 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Brother Cooper united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Battle Creek, Mich., nearly thirty years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life. He was a good neighbor, a kind and loving husband and father. For twenty-four years he was in the employ of the Review and Herald Publishing Co. He is survived by his wife and only child, the son at whose home he passed away. Two years ago he had a very severe illness with heart-disease which was the immediate cause of his death. Sister Cooper is the oldest daughter of the late Elder J. B. Frisbie. The funeral services were held at Battle Creek, being conducted by the writer, and burial was made in Oak Hill Cemetery. The last few weeks of Brother Cooper’s life were marked by increasing faith and trust in the Lord. We believe he rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. G. W. MORSE.

HUNSAKER.—Died in San Francisco, Cal., May 29, 1905, Mrs. Mary Waite Hunsaker, aged 65 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She was a devoted Christian for more than thirty years and during the last few years of her life was a believer in the third angel’s message, having been led to accept present truth by reading the Bible and other literature. She leaves to mourn her death a devoted husband and four sons and two daughters. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 17: 15. CHARLES N. MILLER.

WILSON.—Died suddenly at his home near McKinley, Coos Co., Ore., June 8, 1905, of congestion of the lungs, E. L. Wilson, aged 68 years. Brother Wilson was a member of the Gravelford church of Seventh-day Adventists. His loyalty to the truth and the high esteem of all his neighbors are unfailing evidences of what the church and the neighborhood have lost. He has no relatives in this State so far as known, and much uncertainty exists as to the whereabouts of his kindred. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother O. S. Coleman; text, Isa. 57: 1. W. H. BUNCH.

FORD.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Aldrich, Hickory Corners, Mich., June 12, 1905, of pneumonia, Mrs. Ada J. Ford, aged 49 years, 11 months, and 10 days. She was a believer in the faith of the third angel’s message for many years, and was a member of the Burlington, Mich., Seventh-day Adventist church. Her life was one of much trial and suffering. Her peace was made with God, and she died trusting the Saviour. Two daughters, both married, mourn the loss of a loving mother. “The Master is come and calleth for thee,” was the text of the funeral discourse, given by the writer. G. W. MORSE.

SHAFFER.—Died in Vallejo, Cal., June 3, 1905, Angelia Shaffer, aged 55 years and 6 months. She had walked in the truth about eighteen years. She came lately from San Luis Obispo County seeking restoration to health. When the attending physician gave her up, at her request the instruction in James was followed in submission to God’s will. The Spirit of God rested down richly and shouts of glory and triumph sprang from her lips. She rallied to greet the loved ones, and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus just at the close of the Sabbath. A husband, three sons, and a daughter are left to sorrow in hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. JESSE D. RICE.

KELLOGG.—Died at Greenfield, Mass., May 30, 1905, Sarah E., wife of Brother Arthur S. Kellogg of Battle Creek, Mich., aged 50 years, 11 months, and 9 days. Brother and Sister Kellogg and his aged father were spending a few weeks in Massachusetts, visiting relatives, when Sister Kellogg was taken ill with appendicitis. Since early life Sister Kellogg was a devoted, consistent Christian. She was a deaconess in the Battle Creek church at the time of her death. She was a firm believer in the truths of the third angel’s message, and died in the full triumph of faith. In returning to Battle Creek for burial a stop was made at Flint, Mich., the birthplace of the deceased, where, on June 2, a short service was held with the relatives and friends. The next day, Sabbath, the funeral was held at the Tabernacle in Battle Creek, and interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery. In accordance with a request made by Sister Kellogg just before she died, the writer conducted the service. G. W. MORSE.