Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jan 11, 1906

VAN BOSKERK.—Died at her home near San Bernardino, Cal., Nov. 2, 1905, Hattie Elizabeth Van Boskerk, daughter of Wesley and Lois Hoff, aged 16 years. For years Sister Van Boskerk had been a patient sufferer with pulmonary tuberculosis. Twenty years ago she was baptized by Elder E. W. Farnsworth at Carthage, Mo., and ever after was a devoted follower of the Saviour. Through her godly walk and Christian example her husband was won to the truth, and now rejoices in the faith of the soon coming of the great Life-giver. Besides her husband, she leaves a mother, two sisters, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral service and burial took place in San Diego. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. M. Healey. T. S. WHITELOCK, M. D.

HILL.—Died at Wilkeson, Wash., Dec. 2, 1905, Andrew Jackson Hill, aged 64 years, 2 months, and 12 days. At an early age Brother Hill was converted, and in 1889 united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which he led a faithful life, and served as deacon for several years. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one son, and a large circle of friends, who mourn their loss, yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. O. E. DAVIS.

HALLSTINE.—Died at Sheridan, Ill., Nov. 15, 1905, of cancer, Sister Anna E. Hallstine, aged 41 years, 5 months, and 28 days. Her sufferings, which during the last year were severe, were endured with remarkable courage and hopefulness. Her peace was made with God, and she died with a bright hope. She leaves a husband, an adopted child, an aged mother, three sisters, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was attended by a large company of friends. E. A. CURTIS.

PAYNE.—Died at his home in Owosso, Mich., Dec. 7, 1905, Francis J. Payne, aged 77 years and a few months. Brother Payne was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., in 1828. He accepted present truth in 1874, and at that time united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Dryden, Mich. He was a firm believer in the advent of our Lord, and lived a consistent and faithful Christian life. Brother Payne was one of a family of thirteen children, of whom three brothers survive him. A faithful companion, three sons, and many other relatives and friends sustain a great loss in his death. On the funeral occasion, words of comfort were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:55. E. K. SLADE.

BRAMAN.—Died at Reese, Mich., Nov. 24, 1905, of stomach and liver trouble, Sister Mary C. Braman, aged 63 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Sister Braman began the observance of the Sabbath in 1881, when Elder Wm. Ostrander and myself held tent-meetings at Reese. She generally held an office of trust in the church, and was regarded by all as possessing strict integrity. Many were her deeds of kindness to those in need. She will be missed much in the church and in the community. She leaves a husband, two sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends, from 1 Cor. 15:22, 23. ALBERT WEEKS.

WAY.—Fell peacefully asleep in death at Convis, Mich., Nov. 22, 1905, Mrs. Hannah Way, aged 91 years, 10 months, and 10 days. After her marriage in 1854 she and her husband moved from the State of New York to Michigan, and settled in Bellevue, and finally in Convis. Here in 1863 she embraced the Seventh-day Adventist belief under the labors of Elders J. N. Loughborough and J. B. Frisbie, and was ever after a faithful member of the Convis church. She was a kind and devoted wife and mother, and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves eight children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted at her late home by the writer. I. D. VAN HORN.

LOCKWOOD.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 22, 1905, of consumption, Emma, beloved wife of Wilton A. Lockwood, aged 29 years, 1 month, and 10 days. The deceased was the daughter of Elder C. Nelson, and was brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and early in life gave herself to the Saviour. She was a firm believer in the truths of the advent message. Some years ago she came to Battle Creek, where, previous to her marriage, she was an employee of the Review and Herald Publishing Company. Before the end came, Emma reviewed her life, and endeavored to discover everything that would in any manner prevent her from receiving the fullness of divine approval. The Lord helped her, and gave her complete assurance of her acceptance. Her husband, two children, an aged mother, four sisters, and two brothers are left to mourn their loss. At the funeral service, conducted by the writer, Jer. 31:10 and 2 Sam. 14:14 were the texts that formed the basis of discourse. G. W. MORSE.

DE VINNEY.—Fell asleep at our home in Worcester, N. Y., Nov. 26, 1905, after an illness of only two days, my beloved wife, Gertrude H. De Vinney, aged 37 years, 7 months, and 12 days. Her symptoms closely resembled diphtheria, but the attending physicians diagnosed her disease as laryngitis, and cause of death as edema of the glottis. We were converted, baptized, and united with the church at Syracuse, N. Y., at the same time. Through her encouragement and aid I entered the ministry, and since we have gone hand in hand in the work of the Lord. Several days before her illness she seemed to have a premonition of death, and began to arrange for that dread event, expressing her desires as to place of burial, tokens of love to our children, and our future. Her mind was clear and active until nearly the last moment. Although laboring for breath, and speaking with great difficulty, she had a word of comfort and a smile of encouragement for all her dear ones as they stood around her. Her last words, when in the deep shadow, “The Lord is good,” expressed her trust and confidence in the Saviour. We mourn deeply her loss, but with the full assurance that, if faithful, we shall meet our loved one soon in the kingdom of Christ. She leaves three children, two girls and one boy, to comfort me, and to revere her memory as a tender, loving mother. Owing to the circumstances of her death and to the public apprehension of contagion, the funeral was private, but a large number of sympathizing friends were present at the burial in the beautiful cemetery of this place, where she rests until the resurrection. F. H. DE VINNEY.

DREW.—Died at Woking, Surrey, England, Oct. 25, 1905, Brother George R. Drew. He was born at Christchurch, Hampshire, Oct. 14, 1835. While yet a young man, he went to sea, where he remained for fifteen years. When in the harbor of San Francisco, he heard the third angel’s message from Elder Loughborough, and at once accepted the truth, in which he greatly rejoiced till the day of his death. He remained in California seven years, doing missionary work whenever he could find opportunity, and studying carefully the different points of our faith. In 1882 he returned to England in company with Elder Loughborough and Brother A. A. John, beginning work as a ship missionary. He soon went to Liverpool and Birkenhead, where he worked faithfully for over twenty years, putting our books and papers on board the outgoing ships, thus scattering our literature in every part of the world. During the past three years he was in feeble health, and lived in Woking. Even to his last days, whenever he was physically able, he would go with our papers either in Woking or in the little villages near by, it being his greatest joy to do what he could to proclaim to the world the near coming of our Saviour. On October 25 he fell asleep in Jesus, in the full and joyful hope of Christ’s second coming. His death is mourned by his wife and son and daughter and sister, and a large number of friends throughout Great Britain. He was laid to rest at his old home in Christchurch. In all these years of trial and sacrifice for the cause he loved, he worked faithfully and untiringly, too often beyond his strength, for his delight was to see our books and papers scattered to the ends of the earth. God has called him to rest from his labors, to await the day when he shall say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” H. R. SALISBURY.