Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 16, 1905

FENNER.—Died at Evart, Mich., Mrs. F. M. Fenner, aged 52 years, 11 months, and 6 days. Nearly thirty years ago Sister Fenner accepted the truths of the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. During her illness of one week, which was one of intense suffering, she gave evidence that the Lord accepted her. She leaves a husband, a mother, and two children to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. J. IRWIN.

THOMPSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 21, 1905, Margaret Thompson, nee McCahan, aged 73 years and 8 months. The remains were brought to Johnstown, Pa., her former home, where, on January 24, we laid her to rest in Grand View Cemetery by the side of her husband, Dr. J. P. Thompson, who died nearly four years ago. Both Dr. and Sister Thompson were large-hearted, devoted Christians. Their lives were consistent with their profession. S. S. SHROCK.

ROWE.—Died at Sterling, Neb., Jan. 1, 1905, Brother Rowe, aged 72 years, 6 months, and 8 days. Brother and Sister Rowe accepted the third angel’s message many years ago, and were baptized by Brother Bates, the first Seventh-day Adventist minister. A wife, five sons, three daughters, and twenty-six grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. Funeral service was held in the Baptist church, by the writer, assisted by the Baptist minister; text, Ps. 116:15. C. R. KITE.

CHRISTINSEN.—Died at Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 18, 1904, Mrs. Ragnhild Christinsen, wife of Jens Christinsen. The deceased was born in Norway, March 22, 1857, and came to America at the age of eighteen. Eight years ago she accepted present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member till her death. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 61:1-3. W. F. MARTIN.

LARRABEE.—Died at her home in Moscow, Idaho, Jan. 5, 1905, of pneumonia, Mrs. Louisa M. Larrabee, wife of P. D. Larrabee, aged 61 years, 5 months, and 5 days. She was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and was loved by all who knew her. She joined the Methodist Church at an early age, but later united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her aged father, loving husband, and seven children survive her. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. J. L. KAY.

MIXTER.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tillie Porter, at Williamston, Mich., Jan. 25, 1905, Sister Kiram Mixter, aged 73 years, 8 months, and 25 days. Sister Mixter has been an ardent believer in the soon coming of the Saviour for twenty-five years. Her faith was strong to the last. During her life she was an active but quiet Christian worker. Of her ten children, seven are still living. Twenty-six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive her. Assisted by the Wesleyan pastor, the funeral service was conducted by the writer, remarks being based upon 2 Sam. 14:14. E. K. SLADE.

WALTERS.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 30, 1905, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Walters, aged 63 years, 6 months, and 13 days. From early childhood Sister Walters lived a Christian life, her father being a Baptist minister. She was a member of that church until about 1872, when she heard and accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill. She was firm and devoted in the present truth and the service of God. A husband and six children are left to mourn. The funeral was held at the home; and the next morning the remains, attended by the relatives, were taken to Holly, Mich., where a short service was conducted by Elder J. G. Lamson. I. D. VAN HORN.

ELDRIDGE.—Died in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 17, 1904, Joseph Whipple Eldridge. He was born at Logan, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1827. More than fifty years ago Brother Eldridge embraced the First-day Adventist faith. Later he moved to Omaha, Neb., where he embraced the third angel’s message through the labors of Elder Luther Warren. He has been a faithful worker for the Master. His last illness was brief, but he was ready to meet the end. Thus another witness of the falling of the stars in 1833 has passed away. Funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Omaha, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. R. KITE.

BOOTH.—Died at the home of Brother Frank Potterton, in St. Helena, Cal., Jan. 19, 1905, of consumption, Louis D. Booth, aged 23 years, 3 months, and 25 days. Feb. 19, 1900, in company with Elder F. J. Hutchins, he started for the Bay Islands, where he rendered faithful service for over two years. He then went to Battle Creek, Mich., to better fit himself for the Lord’s work. While there, in May, 1903, his health failed. He went to Arizona, thence to California, constantly failing in health. He died with a bright hope of immortality when Jesus comes. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. A. ST. JOHN.

GODSMARK.—Died at our home, in Louisville, Ky., Sabbath morning, Jan. 14, 1905, of old age, Richard Godsmark, in the eighty-third year of his life. Father was born of Quaker parentage, near London, England, April 29, 1822. At the age of seventeen he came to this country with the other members of his family, that they might find a respite from the persecutions that were being heaped upon the adherents of the Quaker religion. In 1844 he moved to southern Michigan, and began to hew him out a home in the forests near the site where Battle Creek now stands. In 1852 he was married to the widow of Harvey Lane, the mother of Elders E. B. and S. H. Lane and of Mrs. J. W. Batcheller and Mrs. H. M. Hops. As the result of the second marriage, two children were born,—my sister Clara, the former wife of J. B. Sperry, and the writer. In the spring of 1853 he heard, for the first time, the special truths held by the Adventist people, and in the fall of that year began the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath. From this time on his whole life was wrapped up in the message, and he did all within his power to help the three sons to become public laborers in advancing the interests of their cause. He felled the trees and hauled the timbers for the first publishing office owned by our people in Battle Creek, and when the first power press was bought, gave half of the little he owned to help buy it. Father and mother gave liberally of their means to start the work in that early day, and gladly sacrificed to have a part in the erection of the buildings and the starting of the various departments of this message. Like a shock of corn fully ripe for its harvest, he went to his final rest. Sabbath morning, without a pain or a struggle, he peacefully passed away while sitting in his comfortable arm-chair. For the three days preceding his demise he simply slept more than usual, and took less nourishment. He knew the end was coming, and expressed himself as ready and willing to go, knowing it would be but a short time until the Life-giver would come and call forth his sleeping saints. We brought his remains home to the old burying-ground at Bedford, seven miles from Battle Creek. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder I. D. Van Horn. We laid him to rest by the side of our mother, and gladly look forward to the time when the trump shall sound, and we, if faithful, shall again meet the ones we have laid to rest. OTHO C. GODSMARK.