Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 15, 1906

ORR.—Died Jan. 22, 1906, William Raymond, son of Orville H. and Gertie E. Orr, aged 3 months and 14 days. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Greeley, Colo. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

KITE.—Died Jan. 6, 1906, of membranous croup, Lorence Newton Kite, son of Brother Kite, in his second year. This is the second child that these parents have lost with this disease. Words of comfort were spoken, based on Mark 5:41. J. J. GRAF.

SHERWOOD.—Died at his home in Rapid River, Mich., Dec. 26, 1905, of measles and pneumonia, John Robert Sherwood, aged 4 years, 2 months, and 29 days. Although our hearts are nearly breaking because of the loss of our darling, we are not without hope; for we know that when the Lord comes, we shall have our loved one again. Words of comfort were spoken from Heb. 9:27, 28. MRS. HETTY SHERWOOD.

VANSICKEL.—Died at her mother's home, Jan. 8, 1906, of tuberculosis, Minnie Lenora Vansickel, aged 26 years, 8 months, and 7 days. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Killbuck, Ohio, April 5, 1902. Her husband has lost a loving companion, and her little boy, one year old, is without a mother. Her parting words were, “All is well.” The funeral was conducted by the writer; text, John 12:24. J. O. MILLER.

RYLES.—Died at Devall Bluff, Ark., Dec. 11, 1905, of tuberculosis, S. S. Ryles, aged 42 years, 4 months, and 5 days. Brother Ryles accepted present truth nine years ago, and began to preach it to his friends and neighbors. Three years ago he was ordained elder, and gave the message in this and adjoining States. He was our only colored worker for this State. His wife and seven children are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by R. H. Deveraux. W. H. SWAIT.

THOMPSON.—Died at Grandville, Mich., Nov. 14, 1905, Samuel Thompson, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Brother Thompson accepted the truth at a tent-meeting which was held in the township of Blenden in 1884. During his last months his life bore evidence that he was ready for the great change. Sorrowing friends laid him to rest in full faith of again meeting him when the Life-giver shall come. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Brother A. Smith. B. F. STURZMAN.

BAINE.—Died at Camden, Mich., Jan. 15, 1906, Mrs. Caroline M. Baine, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 19 days. Sister Baine accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elders Lamson, Lane, and Burman in 1881; and although differing in religious belief from all other members of her family, she was faithful until death. She was a great sufferer, being confined to her bed for eighteen months, but she bore it patiently. The funeral was conducted at the church by the M. E. pastor. L. H. STOKER.

SMITH.—Died at Prairie du Chien, Wis., of heart failure following peritonitis, our daughter, Mrs. Glennie May Smith, nee Couey, in her twenty-fifth year. She was baptized by Brother Shreve at the age of sixteen, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Since 1899 she has lived in Prairie du Chien. There being no other Seventh-day Adventists in that city, she attended the M. E. church. She realized that death was approaching, and expressed her confidence that her sins were forgiven. Her death is mourned by a husband, a father and mother, a sister, and a brother, besides other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the home, Rev. L. F. Rayfield making a few remarks from Mark 14:8, first clause. Interment took place at Union Hill Cemetery at Mt. Zion, in the town of Scott, where two of her sisters are resting, Rev. Vischer performing the ceremony there. MRS. HENRY COUPEY.

RASMUSSEN.—Died at the sanitarium in St. Helena, Cal., Dec. 16, 1905, of tuberculosis, Christen Rasmussen. The deceased was born in Denmark, March 15, 1845, and came to Wisconsin in 1867, where he accepted present truth in the fall of the same year. For the last twenty-four years of his life he lived in Bridgetown, S. D. Falling health induced him to visit California, but without avail. His companion, two sons, and other relatives mourn their loss. On the funeral occasion, remarks were based upon Mark 11:22 by the writer. J. H. BEHRENS.

BELL.—Died at Union City, Mich., Dec. 3, 1905, of heart failure, Sister Bell, wife of Brother Charles Bell. The deceased was born in Milton, N. Y., in the year 1853. Sister Bell accepted present truth about twenty-one years ago, when Brother T. S. Parmalee and Geo. Wellman were holding tent-meetings in Colon. Her husband and four children survive her. The funeral service, held at the old homestead, was conducted by the writer, and her remains were laid to rest in Union City Cemetery, there to await the call of the great Life-giver. W. H. HECKMAN.

CALDWELL.—Died in Arvada, Colo., Nov. 23, 1905, Mrs. Luella Reavis Caldwell, of consumption, which she contracted while caring for her sister who died in 1896. Sister Caldwell was born in Kingsville, Mo., Dec. 10, 1855, and was married to L. J. Caldwell, of Battle Creek, Mich., in 1881. She became a Seventh-day Adventist in the summer of 1871, and kept that faith till the end. She was left an orphan when quite young, educated herself, and taught public-school several terms. During her long illness she bore her suffering with Christian patience. The funeral service was conducted by the writer from the family home. We feel sure that our sister sleeps in Jesus. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

RAYMOND.—Drowned while skating at Hudson, Mich., Dec. 11, 1905, Porter Dee Raymond, aged 18 years and 13 days. The deceased was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Raymond, of Rollin, Mich., and was an honest, upright boy, with manly bearing, which won him many friends. Dee started in the Christian life at the age of eleven years, and although he was never baptized, yet he always kept the Sabbath, and his greatest enjoyment was found in reading his Bible. His untimely death is mourned by his aged parents, five sisters, and two brothers. The funeral was held from the Baptist church at Hudson, Mich., the pastor, Franklin A. Stiles, officiating; after which we laid him to rest near Pittsford, Mich., to await the morn of the resurrection. GRACE RAYMOND.

PRESCOTT.—Died at Nashua, N. H., Jan. 6, 1906, of apoplexy, Nathan Otis Prescott, in the seventy-ninth year of his age. Brother Prescott was born in Concord, Mass., in 1827, and was converted when about seventeen years old. About sixteen years ago he accepted present truth. He was well known by our people in New England. He was a good singer, and many times had charge of the music at our large gatherings. He held the office of elder of the Nashua church from the time of its organization. His sweet, cheerful, hopeful disposition made him beloved by all who knew him, and his loss is keenly felt in his home, in the church, and in the conference. For some time he had been failing, but was around and was hopeful. Friday morning he arose as usual, and came to the table for breakfast, but as he began asking the blessing, he suddenly lost control of his voice. Immediately the doctor was called, but he was beyond hope. He soon became unconscious, and died Sabbath morning, January 6. The funeral was held from his house on Prescott Street, Nashua. Remarks were made by the writer from 1 Cor. 15:57. A. E. PLACE.