Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 30, 1905

BUSK.—Died of diphtheria, at Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 19, 1905, Myrtle Busk, aged 4 years, 7 months, and 13 days. With her parents she had come to visit relatives, but within three days was stricken down by the dread disease, diphtheria, and died one week later. A brief outdoor service was held in front of the house, interment taking place at Oak Hill Cemetery on the day of death. C. L. Taylor.

STIFFLER.—Died at his home in Salem, Ore., Oct. 21, 1905, A. J. Stiffler, aged 70 years and 13 days. Brother Stiffler was born in Pennsylvania. In 1855 he moved to Iowa, where he heard the third angel’s message, and ever after was a faithful, consistent Christian. He had a pleasant disposition, and always had a smile and a kind word for every one. To know him was to love him. He leaves a wife, four sons, one daughter, and many friends to mourn their loss. He rests in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15: 26. J. M. Cole.

PETERSON.—Died near Hartington, Neb., Oct. 31, 1905, Lewis Peterson, aged 22 years, 6 months, and 1 day. Having received injuries from overlifting, he underwent a surgical operation, but died a few days later. He accepted the Saviour during his last illness, and hoped to recover, that he with his family might keep the commandments of God with the remnant people. But the Lord took him, leaving a wife, a baby, and other relatives to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 1: 21. Jas. W. Beams.

ROGERS.—Died at Covert, Mich., Nov. 16, 1905, Mrs. Mary Rogers, wife of Jerome Rogers, aged 37 years, 8 months, and 10 days. Nine years ago Sister Rogers accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. She was a faithful member of the Covert church, having served for a number of years as church clerk. Her death was caused by typhoid fever. Her parents, two sisters, a husband, and a daughter remain to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral sermon was delivered by the writer to a large assembly of friends and neighbors; text, Rev. 14: 13, 14. M. N. Campbell.

HOPKINS.—Died at Rocky Ford, Colo., Oct. 15, 1905, Mary Jeannette Hopkins, in her thirty-sixth year. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church Oct. 5, 1899, and from that time her life was in harmony with her profession. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases, typhoid and tuberculosis being most prominent. For nearly three months she was a great sufferer, but during all that time not a word of complaint was heard from her lips. She died in full confidence of a glorious resurrection at the coming of our Saviour. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 9: 24. Geo. M. Alway.

JENSEN.—Died at Keene, Tex., Oct. 14, 1905, Mrs. Jensen, wife of Elder A. W. Jensen. Sister Jensen was born in Denmark, Aug. 16, 1837, and was united in marriage to Elder Jensen Oct. 11, 1868. In 1872 Brother Jensen came to Texas, where he was afterward joined by his wife and two daughters. In the meantime he had become a Christian, accepted present truth, and was preaching the message. As soon as they came in contact with the truth, they accepted it, and she died with a firm hope in the resurrection of the dead. She was loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of sympathizing friends, from Rev. 14: 13. C. Sorenson.

PORTER.—Died at Elk Point, S. D., Oct. 4, 1905, of ulcer of the stomach, Ira D. Porter, aged 44 years, 10 months, and 4 days. Brother Porter’s parents heard and accepted present truth in the early days of the message, and thus he was familiar with the Adventist doctrines from his childhood. He was baptized and united with the church in August, 1884. Brother Porter died strong in the faith. Some hours before his death, he called his wife and five children around him and admonished them to meet him in the kingdom. Besides these, his mother, four brothers, and four sisters survive him. The funeral service was conducted from the chapel of the Elk Point Industrial School. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 14: 3 and Job 14: 14. C. F. Betts.

PERDUE.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Maugham, La., Oct. 27, 1905, Mark Perdue, aged 46 years, 4 months, and 19 days. Brother Perdue accepted present truth in 1884, and came to Louisiana in 1900, settling at Welsh with his family of six children. He engaged in church-school work at Hobart, from 1901-03. In harmony with a recommendation of the conference of 1904 he located at Maugham, and engaged in ministerial work as much as he could with his other duties, having been licensed to preach. He was instrumental in bringing several to the acceptance of the Sabbath. He was faithful to the end, and rests from his labors, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. C. Jones (Baptist), and burial took place at Lone Cherry. S. B. Horton.

BEARDSLEE.—Fell asleep at her home in Healdsburg, Cal., Oct. 28, 1905, after much patient suffering, Mrs. F. G. Hyatt Beardslee, aged 47 years and 11 months. Her mother was a Sabbath-keeper. Sister Beardslee accepted present truth while at a convent. She was united in marriage to Elder W. N. Hyatt, and to them were born two sons and two daughters, all but one of whom still survive. She shared with her husband the joys and trials incident to a minister’s life, until he was laid to rest. In the spring of 1905 she married Prof. J. W. Beardslee. During her last days she suffered a great deal, but always bore her pain with courage and patience. Her faith was firm to the end, and she rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Comforting words were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 4: 17, 18. J. H. Behrens.

HALL.—Died at Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 6, 1905, of internal cancer, Mrs. Helen M. Hall, in the seventy-second year of her age. The greater part of Sister Hall’s life was spent in Michigan, but at the time of her death, she was living with her only surviving child, Mrs. Amelia Staines, and her grandson, O. R. Staines, business manager of the Oakwood School at Huntsville, Ala. She was a great sufferer in her last sickness, yet Christian patience and a cheerful disposition were manifested in the closing days of her life. The funeral was held in the school chapel, and was attended by the faculty and students. The services were conducted by Elder A. J. Haysmer, Prof. G. H. Baber, and the writer, the latter speaking words of comfort from 1 Peter 1: 3, 4. We laid her to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery, on the outskirts of the quiet city of Huntsville, to await the glorious resurrection morning. W. J. Blake.

BARTLETT.—Killed near Talbot, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Oct. 19, 1905, in her fifty-eighth year, Ellen Sophia Bartlett, wife of Byron G. Bartlett. Sister Bartlett was struck by a falling tree while returning, through the woods, to her home, after a visit to her daughter’s, about three miles distant. The horse, frightened by the falling of the tree, ran, throwing her out of the buggy. She was soon found by a neighbor, and was taken to her home. She lived only a few minutes after reaching home, but was conscious, and had the privilege of seeing and talking with her husband and two youngest sons before she passed away. She knew she could not live, and met death with Christian courage, bright with the hope of immortality. This has been a source of great comfort to the bereaved family. Brother and Sister Bartlett accepted the advent message under the labors of Elder M. W. Lewis about three years ago. Sister Bartlett’s life was one of sweet Christian patience, and she was loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. R. Williams.

McREYNOLDS.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 19, 1905, of tuberculosis, Maude Johnson McReynolds, beloved wife of Wm. H. McReynolds, son of Elder C. McReynolds. Sister McReynolds was converted, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Keene, Tex., while only a girl, and always lived a consistent Christian life. She married Wm. H. McReynolds at her home in Keene, April 19, 1890, and went immediately with him to Oklahoma City, O. T., where they lived for three years. During this time there was born to them a baby girl, Willie Maude, who lived to be seventeen months old, but who then died of spinal meningitis. Mrs. McReynolds barely survived her little girl, and was ever afterward an invalid. Though she suffered long and severely, and was often near death’s door, she never lost courage nor despaired of life, until a few days previous to her death, when she realized that she must go, and cheerfully accepted the conclusion. Her faith was firm and bright, and she died knowing that she will rest in the Lord, and live happily in the bright eternal home. She leaves her husband and a five-weeks’ old baby, her father, her mother, and six brothers and sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. The remains were buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, at Battle Creek, Mich. Alonzo T. Jones.

ROBINSON.—Died at her home in South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 12, 1905, Mrs. Edna Dewey Robinson, wife of the late Elder D. A. Robinson, aged 60 years. She was born in Berlin, Vt., in 1845, and was married to Elder Robinson Oct. 29, 1875. From that time they were intimately connected with the cause of present truth. She was a faithful wife, sharing the responsibilities placed upon him. They bore a prominent part in the founding of the South Lancaster Academy. One year he was the principal, and she a teacher in the school. In 1887 they were asked to go to South Africa. Their work in that field was a success. In a short time they went to London, England, where he remained for six years in charge of that field. In 1895 they were called to go to India, where Elder Robinson died at his post, Dec. 29, 1899. Sister Robinson returned to London the following year, and from there to this country. Her experiences in India so affected her health that from that time, as she often expressed herself, she was unable to accomplish as much as she wished in the cause of God. But since returning to the United States her falling health in no way lessened her burden for the cause in India. In India she adopted an East Indian girl, who usually accompanied her as she went from place to place to speak of the needs of that field. From the time of the General Conference in Washington her hold on life seemed to grow weaker, but her burden for India increased. Last July she had a serious attack of heart failure, and August 10 a paralytic shock. At her request several seasons of prayer were had in her behalf, and for a time she would seem to rally. In her last sickness she suffered much, but uncomplainingly. She realized that her end was near, but until the last she clung to life that she might present India’s needs to the people. Elder Robinson and his wife also adopted an English girl, who was with her at the time of her death. A sister and other near friends and relatives mourn their loss. Sister Robinson lived and died a Christian. The funeral was held in the South Lancaster church, attended by a large and attentive congregation. Elders H. W. Cottrell, A. E. Place, and E. W. Farnsworth, and the writer took part in the services, remarks being based upon Ps. 116: 15. She was laid to rest with her parents in Montpelier, Vt. S. N. Haskell.