p. 23 | Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 5, 1905

Obituaries

Mohr.—Died at her home in Charleston, Wash., July 31, 1905, of paralysis, my mother, Mrs. Regina B. Mohr, in her sixty-eighth year. She was baptized in Washington, D. C., about six years ago, and since then had been a faithful member of the church and firm believer in the truth. She leaves a husband and seven children. A Methodist minister officiated at the funeral; text, Rev. 14:13. Mrs. C. W. Jones.

Kirk.—Died in Chanute, Kan., Sept. 13, 1905, of pneumonia and cholera infantum, Cecil Curth, the infant son of Brother and Sister Kirk. Though he lived only about nine months, yet it was not in vain, for the assurance to the sorrowing father and mother is sure: He “shall come again from the land of the enemy.” Words of comfort were spoken to an attentive audience by the writer, from Jer. 31:15, 16. D. H. Oberholtzer.

Snyder.—Died in Jackson, Mich., Sept. 6, 1905, William H. Snyder, aged 60 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Brother Snyder was a devoted believer in the truths of the third angel’s message. His disposition was mild and cheerful, and he was much beloved by his acquaintances. The immediate cause of his death was pericarditis. The funeral service was held September 17, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. J. O. Stow.

Gilbert.—Died at her home in Blaine, Mich., Aug. 11, 1905, Mrs. Martha Oliva Gilbert, aged 63 years, 5 months, and 4 days. Early in life she was converted, and became a member of the Disciple church in Ohio. In the year 1888 she accepted the truths held dear by Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a faithful member of that denomination until her death. Sister Gilbert was loved by all who knew her, and died in the full assurance of coming up in the first resurrection. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn their loss. J. B. Goffar.

Donaldson.—Died at her home at Kent City, Mich., Sept. 14, 1905, Edith M. Donaldson, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Donaldson, aged 15 years, 8 months, and 6 days. The immediate cause of her death was hemorrhage of the stomach, caused by cirrhosis of the liver. Edith had been a patient sufferer for many years, although her last illness was of only three days’ duration. She was a loving, cheerful disposition. Mentally she was far in advance of her years, and was loved by all who were acquainted with her. The parents hope to meet her again at the resurrection of the just. J. W. Hofstra.

Webber.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Sherburn, Minn., Sept. 19, 1905, Clarinda Almeda Webber, nee Vincent, aged 62 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The fatal cancer caused her much suffering, but she endured the inward ravages of the disease with great patience and resignation. At times God’s healing power was manifested for her, and bright experiences would follow while canvassing among the people. In 1882 she accepted the message under the labors of Elder T. S. Parmele, and remained loyal and zealous for the truth until death. She went down in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, based on Ps. 116:15. W. W. Stebbins.

Williams.—Died at Graysville, Tenn., Aug. 17, 1905, Sister Belle Williams, wife of Elder W. W. Williams, president of the Cumberland Conference. She was born at Canton, N. Y., June 5, 1851, and accepted the faith of the third angel’s message in 1868. She suffered much for several years, but through the grace given her bore the pain of body patiently and cheerfully. She was a faithful wife and mother, and fell asleep in full assurance of the “blessed hope.” Her last message was, “Tell all my friends and relatives to be faithful, for I want to see them all in the resurrection.” Elder Smith Sharp held a service in Tennessee. She was brought to her former home in Corydon, Pa., for interment. There the writer addressed a large audience of sympathetic neighbors, using as a text Ps. 73:26. C. E. McVagh.

Spear.—Departed this life at the home of her son, W. A. Johnson, in Orange, Mass., Sept. 5, 1905, of heart failure, Eliza J. Spear, aged 75 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Mother had been in usual good health through the summer, and was active about the home until the day before she died, when she seemed to have stomach trouble, but all thought she would soon be well. In the morning she peacefully went to sleep, with those still about who were caring for her. In 1846 she was united in marriage to Rufus Johnson. Four children were born of this union, one daughter and three sons, who survive her. Later she was married to Isaac Spear, who died several years ago. She had observed the commandments of God for many years, but remained a member of the Baptist Church until the summer of 1901, when she became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Keene, N. H. Hers was a noble character, quiet and retiring, always sacrificing herself for the good of others, loved and respected by all. We laid her to rest in the village cemetery, awaiting that glad day when the Life-giver shall come. F. N. Johnson.

Kloss.—Died at Oshkosh, Wis., July 17, 1905, Sister Carrie Kloss, nee Stilson, wife of Brother Jethro Kloss, aged 28 years. At the early age of eleven years she was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her greatest ambition was to work for God and for the good of humanity. Shortly before her death she remarked to her companion that she could not see why she could not be in health and live to work for the cause she loved more than life itself. But her life-work is ended, and her dear companion, a little daughter, her parents, and two brothers, are left to mourn the loss of one they loved so dearly; but they are cheered by the Christian’s hope. The loss of their infant son, only a few weeks old, while attending the late General Conference, was a sad blow to Sister Kloss, and her health failed rapidly from that time. The last few days of her life she had seemed to be improving until Monday morning, when she was taken suddenly worse, and died in the afternoon. The remains were taken to Bethel, where her parents reside. After some remarks by the writer, based on Judges 5:28, she was laid to rest by the side of her sister, Lucy, who died this spring. J. C. Mikkelsen.

Kimberlin.—Died at his mother’s home in Peoria, Ill., of tuberculosis, my grandson, Wilfred H. Kimberlin, son of Hugh and Grace E. Kimberlin. He was born Aug. 24, 1896, and died Aug. 19, 1905. He became lame in his right knee when he was about six or seven years of age, and finally was obliged to use crutches. He could not go to school, but I taught him to read and write; he loved to read in the “Gospel Primer,” and to commit Scripture texts to memory. His memory was very good, and after I had read his Sabbath-school lesson over once, and explained it to him, he would answer nearly every question. He loved to go to Sabbath-school, and was obedient to his teachers. He patiently endured much pain. He wrote me a letter a few months before he died. I will quote only one or two sentences, as follows: “Mother taught me the Lord’s prayer. I remember the verse (Isa. 41:10) you taught me. Good-by, I love you.” I think he loved the Saviour so far as he knew and understood about him. A mother, who misses him very much as he was so kind to her, a stepfather, Thomas Rothrock, and a halfbrother are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder M. G. Huffman to sympathizing relatives and friends. Wm. Penniman.