Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jan 4, 1906

Grace.—Died at Carthage, Mo., Dec. 4, 1905, Joyce Grace, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Grace. She suffered of spinal trouble, which developed into dropsy. She was an invalid for eight years, but was very patient, and from her we all learned a lesson in patience and love. W. L. GRACE.

Forkner.—Died at Concordia, Kan., Nov. 23, 1905, Albert Forkner, in his seventy-fourth year. Brother Forkner accepted present truth under the labors of Elder O. S. Ferrin in April, 1894, and remained faithful until his death. He leaves a companion and four children, besides relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by the Christian minister in his church. A. E. JOHNSON.

Stenberg.—Died at College View, Neb., Nov. 3, 1905, of heart failure, Herald A. Stenberg, little son of Brother and Sister H. L. Stenberg. Herald was born in Clinton, Iowa, April 10, 1901. He was of a very gentle, good disposition. His parents miss him sorely, but they look forward to the glad reunion of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 12:16-23 and 2 Kings 4. C. C. LEWIS.

Higley.—Died in Wright township, Michigan, Dec. 3, 1905, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen Higley, aged 72 years, 9 months, and 18 days. Sister Higley accepted the truths of the third angel’s message in 1865 under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn, and had since been a faithful and consistent follower of the Lamb. Tubercular spinal meningitis was the immediate cause of her death. The funeral discourse was given by the writer from 1 Cor. 15:55. M. N. CAMPBELL.

Meizer.—Died of consumption, Nov. 29, 1905, Mary E. Meizer, aged 29 years. Sister Meizer was the wife of George O. Meizer, elder of the Cambridge, Md., church. She was baptized and united with the church April 24, 1904. In her death a husband and one child are sadly bereaved, and the church loses a consistent member. She fell asleep in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Ps. 116:15; Rev. 14:13 were the basis of remarks at the funeral. JOHN F. JONES.

Smith.—Died at a private hospital in Burlington, Vt., Aug. 6, 1904, Henry N. Smith, aged 54 years, 2 months, and 12 days. Brother Smith accepted the truth under the labors of Elders D. T. Bourdeau and A. S. Hutchins in West Bolton, Vt., in 1870. He never expressed a doubt in regard to the truths which he then heard, and died fully believing the message which he then received. He leaves a wife, a son, a mother, one brother, and three sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral discourse was given by Rev. O. T. Barnard (Methodist); text, Ps. 34:19. P. F. BICKNELL.

Alcock.—Died at Albany, Ore., Nov. 22, 1905, Sister Ellen Alcock, aged 48 years. She was a devoted Christian. She and her husband embraced present truth in Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada, and were the only family to hold up the light of present truth in that city for many years. Their home was the home of our workers, many of whom remember their Christian hospitality and kindness. Eight children survive the mother’s death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and we laid her to sleep on the banks of the beautiful Willamette River, till Jesus comes. DANIEL NETTLETON.

Smith.—Died at Council Bluffs, Iowa, Oct. 14, 1905, Sister Lizzie L. Smith, aged 44 years, 9 months, and 19 days. Sister Smith united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church when eighteen years of age. She led a faithful and conscientious Christian life, and her loved ones have the assurance that she rests in the arms of her Father, and will come forth in the strength of immortal vigor at the resurrection. A husband, two children, and a sister, with other relatives, are among those who mourn her loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. FRANCIS M. WILCOX.

Tryon.—Died at Wayne, Neb., Nov. 30, 1905, of heart failure, Betty Tryon, only child of Earnest L. and Mary E. Tryon. Betty was born Dec. 21, 1903. This blow comes with sudden and crushing weight on the hearts of the father and mother, but they place their trust in the Lord, and are reconciled to their affliction. The funeral was held at the home of the grandparents, Brother and Sister Deming, South Bend, Neb., and the burial was at Glenwood, Iowa. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from 2 Thess. 2:16, 17. C. C. LEWIS.

Jenkins.—Died at Boulder, Colo., Sept. 17, 1905, Sister Anna Rice Jenkins, aged 45 years, 10 months, and 18 days. At the age of fourteen Sister Jenkins united with the Presbyterian Church. The summer following her marriage in 1884, she became impressed with the truths held by the Seventh-day Adventists, and united her interests with this people. Sister Jenkins was a noble woman, a helpful, loving wife, a kind, devoted mother, a faithful friend and neighbor. In the series of sicknesses and serious operations through which Sister Jenkins passed during the last few months of her life, she gave all into the hands of God, hoping to be spared to her family, but willing to relinquish her life if providence so ordered. We look forward with confidence, if we are faithful, to a meeting with the beloved wife and mother and sister in the never-ending kingdom of our God. FRANCIS M. WILCOX.

Powell.—Died at the residence of his son-in-law, F. P. Collins, at Eden Mills, Vt., Nov. 18, 1905, George Nelson Powell. The deceased was born in Richford, April 24, 1823. In 1853 he married Matilda B. Stone, daughter of the late Elder Albert Stone, and came to Eden to live in 1869, having purchased a farm on the North Road. Here they have always resided until within a few months. He was a man much respected in the town, and will be missed here and at North Hyde Park, where he frequently met with those of like faith. He was an earnest Christian, looking steadily for the blessed appearing of his Saviour. He leaves a wife, three sons, and three daughters, besides several grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and one brother. The funeral was largely attended, Rev. Daniel Gregory, of North Hyde Park, officiating.