Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 27, 1905

RAMSEY.—Died at Boulder, Colo., Jan. 26, 1905, of pneumonia, Margaret I. Ramsey, daughter of Brother A. H. Ramsey, aged 7 years and 6 months. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer, based on Isa. 57:1. U. P. LONG.

PUTNAM.—Died in Denver, Colo., March 12, 1905, of indigestion, Mildred C. Putnam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Putnam. Little Mildred was born in Omaha, Neb., Feb. 19, 1903. This is a very sore affliction to the young parents, but they look forward with hope to the resurrection morning. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

BRENNER.—Died at his home, near Alaiedon church, Ingham County, Mich., April 28, 1905, of spinal meningitis, Henry Brenner, born in 1871. Brother Brenner was highly regarded by all who knew him. His death is felt very keenly by his relatives and friends, especially by Sister Brenner and her two children. Words of comfort were spoken from Jer. 29:11. E. K. SLADE.

CORE.—Died at Boulder, Colo., March 28, 1905, of consumption, Myra E. (Brewer) Core, beloved wife of Brother Arlie C. Core, in her twenty-fourth year. After months of suffering, Sister Core at last lay peacefully down to rest, and without a struggle resigned her life to Him who gave it. Her conversation gave evidence of patience, resignation, and consecration. Funeral sermon was preached by the writer; text, Rev. 1:17, 18. U. P. LONG.

SHAW.—Died at her home, at Startup, Wash., Feb. 20, 1905, of tuberculosis, Sister Maud V. Shaw, née Van de Mark, aged 27 years, 4 months, and 27 days. Sister Shaw lived a Christian life from childhood, and largely through her influence her skeptical father was brought to Christ. A husband, two adopted children, a father, mother, and brother are left to mourn their loss, but with the assurance that, if faithful, they will meet her in the kingdom. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. W. SHARP.

ARMSTRONG.—Died in Denver, Colo., Feb. 7, 1905, Mrs. Emma Jane Armstrong, in the forty-first year of her age. Sister Armstrong was a great sufferer during the last fifteen years, yet she bore it all patiently. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Denver during the last five years. She leaves a husband and a little daughter. We are comforted with the blessed hope that our sister sleeps in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. F. Svensson. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

VERRY.—Died at Bauer, Mich., March 1, 1905, Sister Jennie Verry, aged 88 years and 25 days. She was born in Holland, Europe, and came to Grand Rapids, Mich., when seventy years old. Here she remained with a son-in-law for eighteen years. The last five months of her life were cheerfully spent with her nephew, Brother Arie Scruitman, at Bauer, Mich., where she heartily accepted the doctrine of Christ’s soon coming and kindred truths, and sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist meeting-house at Bauer, from Rom. 8:22, 23. D. T. BOURDEAU.

PEGG.—Mrs. Jane Pegg, wife of Elder J. D. Pegg, died at her home in Fort Collins, Colo., March 15, 1905. Sister Pegg had been a constant sufferer for many years, and, her vitality being low, an acute attack of pneumonia proved fatal. The deceased became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church about thirty years ago, and fell asleep with the blessed hope that the present truth would soon triumph. She leaves seven daughters to mourn their loss. These children had a father who once was an instructor and guide to others in the way of life, but for years they have been deprived of his fatherly counsel by his absence from them. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:15-18. WATSON ZIEGLER.

DANA.—Died at Independence, Kan., Wm. B. Dana, aged 74 years. At the age of nineteen he united with the Baptist Church. About twenty-five years ago he and his wife joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Brother Dana was kind to the unfortunate, of strict integrity, and above all, had the most implicit trust in the Saviour, and yielded his life with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. A wife and five sons are left to mourn. At the funeral, Brother E. M. Wheeler spoke words of comfort, from Rev. 14:13.

HOLLEY.—Died at Peacedale, R. I., March 28, 1905, Elisha P. Holley, aged 62 years. He was thrown from his carriage, his horse having been frightened by the cars. He lived ten days after the accident, but never regained consciousness. He, with his first wife, accepted the message under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, over forty years ago. After the death of his first wife, who left two sons and three daughters, he was united in marriage with Sister Mary F. Briggs, who now survives him. Brother Holley will be greatly missed in the church and in his family circle. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. E. Place. Remarks were founded upon the words of Christ in John 11:25. G. E. LANGDON.

ZIRKLE.—Died at New Market, Va., March 27, 1905, of consumption, Charles D. Zirkle, aged 38 years, 6 months, and 5 days. He was baptized by Elder A. C. Neff in the year 1886, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at his home, of which he was a faithful and consistent member at the time of his death. About three years ago, owing to failing health, he was compelled to resign the office of secretary and treasurer of the Chesapeake Conference. He then went to his home at New Market, Va., in the endeavor to recuperate on a farm. He was a great sufferer, but did not take to the bed until a few weeks before his death. He was conscious to the end, even mapping out the line of thought he wished presented at his funeral. He leaves a wife, father, mother, two brothers, and one sister, the wife of Elder R. D. Hottel, to mourn, “yet not without hope.” The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. C. Neff, words of comfort being based on Phil. 1:20, 21. H. W. HERRELL.

STEINMAN.—Died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Oswald, in Camden, N. J., March 22, 1905, of tuberculosis, Edward M. Steinman, aged 29 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Early in life he gave his heart to the Lord, and united with the Lutheran Church. About five years ago he accepted the third angel’s message, and was baptized by Elder Schilling. He subsequently took the nurse’s course, and was graduated from the Melrose Sanitarium in the class of 1903. This work he dearly loved, hoping to devote his life to it until the Lord’s coming. When, after the fire at Melrose, means were called for with which to rebuild, he was among the first to respond. With health already impaired, he caught cold at the time of the fire, which aggravated his trouble. He rapidly grew worse, finally falling asleep in Jesus. Before his illness Brother Steinman was engaged to be married to Miss Sadie Palmer, also a nurse at the sanitarium. Instead, however, of being led to the bridal altar, it was Sister Palmer’s sad lot to follow him to his grave. That the Lord will sweeten the cup of bitterness and disappointment will be the prayer of the friends of each. A brother and two sisters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 14:1-3, after which the body was taken to Hazleton, Pa., for interment. C. H. KESLAKE.