Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 31, 1905

Lesesne.—Fell asleep at our home in Yulee, Fla., Aug. 2, 1905, my sister, Mrs. L. M. Lesesne. She was faithful in the Master's service; and when he comes, she will receive her reward. Mrs. E. J. Johnson.

Church.—Died at Kincaid, Kan., Aug. 2, 1905, of cholera infantum, Walker Gardner Church, aged 13 months. He was the son of F. H. and Sallie M. Church, of Taneville, Mo., and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Walker, of Kincaid, Kan. Words of comfort were spoken from John 14:1-3 by Rev. McLean (M. E. minister) at our home. Mrs. J. F. Walker.

Sonderup.—Died at her home in Renville County, Minn., May 31, 1905, Mrs. Elsie Christian Sonderup, aged 28 years. Sister Sonderup was born in Denmark. She heard and accepted the message in Brooklyn, N. Y., and afterward came with her husband to Renville County, Minn., where she resided from until her death. We believe she will come forth in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted in the Lutheran church near her home. C. M. Babcock.

Barrows.—Died in Selkirk, Kan., July 13, 1905, Bennie Barrows, aged 13 years, 4 months, and 24 days. He was sick for six months, inflammatory rheumatism resulting in heart trouble and dropsy. We hope to meet him in the new earth. Mrs. Harriett Barrows.

Wery.—Died at Harris, Mich., July 31, 1905, of pneumonia, Johnnie Wery, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 15 days. He was just recovering from measles, when he took cold, which resulted in pneumonia. The parents and many relatives mourn their sad loss, but they weep not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31:15, 16. M. W. Lewis.

Weaver.—Died at Centralia, Wash., Aug. 6, 1905, after an illness of several months, Sister Naoma Elisebeth Weaver. At the age of thirteen Sister Naoma united with the Christian Church. About two years ago the light of present truth became very dear to her. She sleeps in Jesus. On the funeral occasion, Jer. 29:11 was used by the writer to present a lesson of comfort. T. H. Watson.

Bates.—Died at his home in West Union, Iowa, Aug. 3, 1905, Marvin Henry Bates, aged 80 years, 10 months, and 29 days. About fifty years ago, under the teaching of Isaac Sanborn, he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which faith he remained steadfast until his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the Rev. Hill (Baptist), of this city. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss. Mrs. M. H. Bates.

Anderson.—Died in Fletcher, Idaho, July 25, 1905, J. F. Anderson, aged 54 years, 7 months, and 2 days. With his companion he accepted present truth about ten years ago. Brother Anderson was a hard-working man until two days before his death, when he was suddenly taken very ill. A widow and seven children keenly feel their loss. A large congregation was present at the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. F. D. Starr.

Tatro.—Died at Hartington, Neb., Aug. 2, 1905, of blood-poisoning, William Tatro. The deceased was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1836. Brother and Sister Tatro accepted present truth about twenty-six years ago under the labors of Elder D. T. Bourdeau. During all these years he was faithful to his convictions. His wife and nine children mourn the loss of a dear husband and father. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:13 to a large congregation. L. Johnson.

Dingwall.—Died in Hamilton, Ontario, Aug. 1, 1905, of lung trouble, Alexander Dingwall, aged 40 years, 10 months, and 6 days. While residing in Cleveland, Ohio, he heard and accepted present truth; he remained faithful to his profession unto the end. His wife, two sons, and two daughters survive him, two sons and two daughters having preceded him in death. The hope of soon meeting his Saviour was sweet to him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rom. 6:23. A. L. Miller.

Westworth.—Died in Rochester, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1905, of a painful aneurism of the abdominal aorta, Sister Catharine Westworth, aged 59 years. Several years ago she rowed a boat against a strong current until something gave way in her left side. This was the beginning of serious trouble. The last sixteen weeks of her life were days of intense suffering. She was most tenderly cared for by her daughter-in-law, and all that medical skill could do was done to give relief, but with little success. She was an earnest worker for the Lord and his cause. Her peace was fully made with God. Her husband, and two sons, Elder W. A. and Robert F. Westworth, are left to follow her example of faithfulness. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Tim. 1:12, last clause. G. D. Ballou.

Meilecke.—Died at his home, eight miles east of Ulen, Minn., Aug. 6, 1905, Frederick Meilecke, aged 66 years and 6 months. He was born in the Province of Brattenberg, Germany, Feb. 2, 1839, and came to America in 1852. He accepted present truth eighteen years ago under the labors of Elder L. R. Conradi. He was united in marriage with Dorothy Doehring, and to them were born four sons and four daughters. While they sorrow, it is with assurance that he sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the trumpet call. He was laid to rest at Lake Park, Minn., August 8. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. Mead.

Tichenor.—Died at Feeley, Minn., Aug. 1, 1905, Everett, Goldie, and Edith Tichenor, aged respectively 24, 18, and 15 years. Brother Everett Tichenor accepted present truth in 1901, and rejoiced in the same till death, which came by drowning while crossing Swan River in company with Mrs. J. M. and Mrs. O. E. Pogue and his two sisters, Goldie and Edith. While endeavoring to save the lives of the others, he lost his own. Goldie and Edith were bright, affectionate girls, who will be greatly missed in the family circle. Father, mother, brothers, and sisters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:23-25. J. F. Pogue.

Pease.—Died at the home of his son George Pease, in Reno, Mo., of catarrh of the bladder, May 30, 1905, James Pease, aged 85 years and 4 months. Father had been a sufferer for two years, but the last two weeks had no pain, and passed away without a struggle. We laid him away in the Ozark Mountains to rest until the Life-giver comes. Forty years ago he accepted present truth under the labors of Washington Morse, at Deerfield, Minn., and was ever a faithful observer of the Sabbath. For sixteen years he was elder of the Bridgewater, S. D., church. His words of counsel and advice will be missed in the home and in the church. The funeral service was conducted by Brethren Cole and Downs. Mrs. Geo. W. Pease.

Orcutt.—Died at his home in Kent City, Mich., June 19, 1905, of heart failure, Samuel Orcutt, aged 84 years, 11 months, and 23 days. In October, 1861, he enlisted in the United States service and went to fight his country's battles. Soon after the close of the war, he came to Michigan and settled in Tyrone Township, Kent County, on a new farm, where he lived twenty-five years, and in the autumn of 1869 moved to Kent City. He and his wife were among the first in that place to accept the message of the soon coming of the Saviour and kindred truths in the summer of 1888. By his death a tender tie is broken, but his wife, one brother, and many friends are comforted by the Master's promises. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. D. Parkhurst.

Brooks.—Died in National Home, Milwaukee, Wis., July 25, 1905, of heart-disease and dropsy, David B. Brooks, aged 79 years. Brother Brooks went through the 1844 movement, but did not see the light of the third angel's message until a number of years later when a fellow comrade in the Home carefully and faithfully presented the truth to him, which he accepted with gladness of heart. He was not only an esteemed servant of his country, but was a faithful soldier of the cross, and his testimony just before death was full of joy and courage and a blessed hope of soon meeting his Lord. In early life he and an only brother were deprived of their parents, and were adopted by different families. This brother, Brother F. T. Wales, still survives. The burial took place in the cemetery near the National Home, the writer officiating. R. T. Dowsett.