Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 9, 1915

TALBOT.—Henry S. Talbot was born in Troy, Wis., and died at the home of his eldest daughter, July 22, 1915, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 11 days. For over twenty years he rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. His companion, three daughters, and one son are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. W. S. SHREVE.

COUNTS.—Floyd I. Counts was born in Indiana, Oct. 28, 1887, and lost his life in a railway accident near Port Huron, Mich., Aug. 22, 1915. Funeral services were held in Battle Creek, Mich., and interment took place in the Kalamazoo cemetery. He was married to Miss Cora Boekhout on June 18, 1913. His wife and child, his parents, one brother, one sister, and one foster sister are left to mourn. G. E. LANGDON.

HOWARD.—Ella S. Howard was born in Monson, Mass., Jan. 4, 1873, and died in the Burbank Hospital, Fitchburg, Mass., Aug. 19, 1915. She accepted present truth about eight years ago, uniting with the Somerville (Mass.) church. She was in ill health for about two years, but her courage and faith never wavered. Her death is mourned by a husband, one son, and one daughter. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. P. F. BICKNELL.

WELLS.—John B. Wells was born in Ohio, in the year 1866, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 12, 1915. He was married to Miss Pauline Busby, April 21, 1886, who, with their seven children, survives him. Brother Wells accepted present truth at the camp meeting in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in 1889, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. G. E. LANGDON.

LEACH.—Nancy Brown Leach was born in Belvidere, Vt., April 14, 1845. She was married Jan. 1, 1867, and died Aug. 9, 1915. Early in the summer of 1884 she accepted the third angel's message, and remained faithful, even unto death. Sister Leach was a devoted wife, an affectionate mother, a kind neighbor, and an earnest Christian. Five children are left to mourn. H. J. FARMAN.

BLOSSER.—Elizabeth Blosser, wife of Joseph Blosser, was born Aug. 14, 1844, and died at her home, near Stanley, Va., Aug. 11, 1915. During the months of suffering which preceded her death her trust in God never faltered, and she fell asleep trusting him fully. She was a member of the Stanley church for about thirty years. Her husband and five children survive. R. D. HOTTEL.

BLAKE.—Bessie Marie Blake died at the home of her parents, near Osceola, Iowa, May 21, 1915, aged 22 years, 9 months, and 14 days. For a number of years she was a faithful member of the Woodburn church. Her one desire was to become an efficient worker for her Saviour, but she was cheerfully resigned to the will of God. Her death is mourned by her father and mother, two brothers, and two sisters. C. W. HEALD.

LEWIS.—Francis M. Lewis was born in Kansas, Oct. 23, 1861, and died July 15, 1915, in Walla Walla, Wash. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church many years ago, but wandered away from the truth of God. However, during his last sickness he seemed to renew his covenant relationship with God, and we hope to meet him in the glad beyond. Five children, an aged mother, one brother, and three sisters are left to mourn. W. W. STEWARD.

COHOON.—Jessie Maud Tows was born Dec. 23, 1878, and died at the home of her parents, in Detroit, Mich., July 22, 1915. She became the wife of H. L. Cohoon, but was left a widow in 1914. The last months of her life were marked by intense suffering, but she was sustained by her hope in God, having trusted him from childhood. Two daughters and a large circle of relatives and friends are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by Elder William Guthrie. L. T. NICOLA.

BERNSTEIN.—Katherine Bernstein was born April 10, 1836, and died Aug. 16, 1915, in Minneapolis, Minn. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Minneapolis in 1887, and her life was one of devotion and sacrifice. Earnestness, faithfulness, and good cheer marked her experience as a follower of Christ. Her son, Elder O. O. Bernstein, was with her during her last hours. One daughter and four sons are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders G. W. Wells and G. M. Brown. A. W. KUEHL.

DIMMICK.—George Marvin Dimmick was born in Scranton, Pa., Oct. 17, 1824, and died at the home of his daughter, in Hassan, Wash., July 10, 1915. In his twenty-fourth year he was married to Martha Lowry. Eleven children were born to them, nine of whom are living. Mother died in 1894. Later father married again, his second wife passing away Feb. 27, 1910. He accepted present truth through the reading of a tract during the early days of the message, and was engaged in the ministry for forty years. During the last months of his life his mind sometimes wandered, but his trust was in the Lord, and we were glad for the privilege of caring for him. We feel confident that father sleeps in Jesus. MRS. H. O. ELLS.