Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 13, 1916

LAMONT.—Dec. 2, 1915, Mary J. Lamont, aged 65 years, died at her home, in Madison, Wis. She spent her life in the neighborhood where she died, and for many years was an active and beloved member of the Madison Seventh-day Adventist Church. She sleeps in hope. C. A. RUSSELL.

CARR.—Mrs. Julia M. B. Carr was born in Utica, N. Y., in 1827, and died at the home of her niece, in Denver, Colo., Oct. 3, 1915. She was a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, and loved the truth. She is survived by four of her ten children. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

FRANK.—Mrs. Rosa Lizzetta Frank was born in Cannelton, Ind., Dec. 28, 1863. She united with the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of Denver, Colo., over a year ago, and was a devout Christian. She died Nov. 30, 1915. One daughter and a number of other relatives are left to mourn. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

BECK.—Columbus Jefferson Beck was born Jan. 12, 1838, in the State of Tennessee. He later went to Arkansas City, Kans., where he met and married Flora L. Arnett, Dec. 6, 1874. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom survive. The family moved to Ontario, Cal., in 1906, and in September of 1910 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining a faithful member until called by death, Oct. 12, 1915. W. F. MARTIN.

THOMPSON.—Elizabeth Pennant was born Sept. 1, 1838, in Lockport, N. Y. Early in life she went to Waukesha, Wis., and on Feb. 5, 1857, was married to C. G. Thompson. Eight years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Seattle, Wash. Nov. 6, 1915, she fell asleep, at Eureka, Cal., in the hope which comes to the heart through faith in the third angel's message. Four of her seven children are left to mourn. J. D. ALDER.

NEAL.—Jessie Pearl Lewis was born Jan. 18, 1893. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of eleven years. Aug. 13, 1912, she was married to C. R. Neal, and with him was engaged in colporteur work in Arkansas, when they both became ill. Sister Neal died at the home of her parents, in Denver, Colo., July 24, 1915, and her husband was not even able to attend the funeral service. Her sorrowing relatives are comforted by the assurance that she sleeps in the blessed hope. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

FULTZ.—Mrs. Sarah C. Fultz died at the home of her son, on Dec. 3, 1915, aged 55 years, 7 months, and 4 days. About twenty years ago the deceased, then Mrs. Dollinger, became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained faithful until her death. She is survived by her husband, one son, a sister, and two brothers. The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist church at Mount Jackson, Va., Rev. R. L. Wittig and Elder A. C. Neff assisting the writer. R. D. HOTTEL.

HANSON.—Kirstena Nelson was born in Shelland, Denmark, Feb. 25, 1838, and died in Monitor, Oregon, Dec. 10, 1915. She came to this country in 1864, and was married to H. E. Hanson in 1865. To this union were born seven children, three of whom survive. She was the mother of Elder P. A. Hanson, president of the Wisconsin Conference, with whom many are acquainted. She accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, and died in the full triumphs of unwavering faith in a divine Redeemer. From the words, “She hath done what she could,” were spoken words of comfort. H. W. COTTRELL.

WAITE.—Clara Winnifred Waite fell asleep at Gobles, Mich., Dec. 4, 1915. Her age was 4 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Our comfort is in the thought that she will be raised to immortality when the King shall come to claim his own. C. A. RUSSELL.

COOPER.—Lloyd Herbert Cooper died in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 19, 1915, aged 22 years, 3 months, and 1 day. During a long and painful illness he made his peace with God, and fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. He was the only child of his sorrowing parents, but they find consolation in the assurance that he was ready to go. C. A. RUSSELL.

FONTEN.—Mrs. Sophie Fonten was born in Valdemarsvik, Sweden, Oct. 22, 1844, and came to America in 1876, making her home in Colorado. She died near Montrose, Sept. 1, 1915. Her husband and other relatives are left to mourn. Our sister united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1899, and was ever a true and devout Christian. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

TROOP.—Lewis G. Troop was born in Waterloo, Ontario, in 1864, and died in Ithaca, Mich., Dec. 16, 1915. He came to this country at the age of seventeen years. His first wife was Della Errard. After her death he was married to Mrs. Anna Hawley, of Battle Creek, Mich., who survives him. Four brothers and four sisters of the deceased are also living. GEO. E. LANGDON.

BARR.—Davis Wesley Barr was born in Kentucky, April 18, 1830, and spent most of his life in that State. He became a Seventh-day Adventist about fifty years ago, and was actively engaged in distributing literature until within a few weeks of his death. He came to California in 1899, and died at the home of his son, in Riverside, Oct. 31, 1915. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. B. STARR.

WHITE.—Martha Ann Dickerson was born near White Cottage, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1851. She was married to Mr. John White Aug. 12, 1869. In early life she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and later united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Zanesville, Ohio, remaining faithful until she fell asleep in Jesus, Nov. 30, 1915. An aged husband, eight children, four brothers, and one sister are left to mourn. RALEIGH FRENCH.

WOLFE.—Harriett Elizabeth Selvidge was born in Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tenn., Dec. 22, 1842. She was married to Mr. M. Wolfe, March 25, 1859. They became members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897, and her life was that of a consistent Christian till she was called to rest, at her home in Chattanooga, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1915. Her husband, four sons, two daughters, and one brother are left to mourn. W. H. BRANSON.

BEDIENT.—W. S. Bedient was born in Lockport, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1828, and died in Falls City, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1915. In 1863 he was married to Nancy J. Brown, of Berlin, Wis. At this time they became members of the Poy Sippi (Wis.) Seventh-day Adventist Church. Brother Bedient remained faithful to the truth until the end of life, holding membership recently with the Boulder (Colo.) church. He died in hope. P. A. HANSON.

FOREE.—Died at Melrose, Oregon, Dec. 28, 1915, Mrs. Abbie M. Force, after a lingering sickness continuing over two years. Mrs. Force was born in Ireland Aug. 15, 1878. She was married in Denver, Colo., Sept. 26, 1910, and moved with her husband to Roseburg, Oregon, in 1914. She gladly accepted present truth when it came to her, and was baptized about a year ago. She died in the blessed hope, and we believe she will be raised in the resurrection of the just. T. G. BUNCH.

GATLING.—Thomas H. Gatling, of Gelmerton, Va., a member of the Portsmouth Seventh-day Adventist Church, departed this life Oct. 7, 1915. He was baptized May 30, 1915, and was faithful to the end of life. W. H. SEBASTIAN.

WEST.—Elcy J. White was born in Orangeville, N. Y., July 16, 1838. She was married to Benjamin F. West Nov. 27, 1856, and died Dec. 18, 1915, at Sneads Island, Fla. For fifty years she was a loyal member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died fully assured of a part in the first resurrection. ALLEN WALKER.

NIXON.—Fannie A. Nixon fell asleep Dec. 10, 1915. She was born July 31, 1891. Her labors in the Bible work at Portsmouth, Va., were much appreciated. She was an earnest Christian, always faithful to what she believed to be her duty. The funeral service was in charge of Elder J. B. Mallory, assisted by the writer. W. H. SEBASTIAN.

JOHNSON.—Marie B. Johnson, born in Denmark, Feb. 26, 1844, died at Ruthven, Iowa, Dec. 29, 1915. She married Hans Johnson in Denmark, April 6, 1874, and was the mother of eight children. She was baptized by Elder Henry Johnson in 1889, and was ever a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A true wife, a loving mother, and a consistent Christian, she was loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken from the text Amos 4:12 by the writer. A. R. OGDEN.

RALSTON.—Isabelle Archibald was born in Whithorn, Scotland, April 19, 1826. She came to America in 1851. Aug. 8, 1853, at Newborough, N. Y., she was married to John Ralston. Eight children were born to the union. Five years ago she was left a widow. For more than fifty years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having embraced its doctrines under the labors of Elder J. N. Andrews. She loved to attend church, and while able to do so her seat was seldom vacant. Dec. 28, 1915, she quietly fell asleep. Funeral services were conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Waukon, Iowa, by the writer. A. R. OGDEN.

DURLAND.—Flora Runnels-Durland died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mace, in South Bend, Ind., Dec. 12, 1915, at the age of 64 years. In her early married life she with her husband, J. H. Durland, embraced the truths of the third angel's message under the labors of Elder Geo. I. Butler, in Iowa, and was ever true and unwavering in her devotion to the cause she loved. For many years she was a constant companion and colaborer with her husband in pioneer efforts for the advancement of the cause, both at home and abroad, considering no sacrifice or hardship too great if in the line of duty to the cause of God or to her family. For five years she had been in declining health, due to slowly progressing paralysis. Her Christian experience grew deeper and deeper during the weary days of waiting, and her one great consolation was the assurance of soon entering her eternal home. Her Bible and the REVIEW AND HERALD were her constant companions. She fell asleep as a weary child, without dread or fear. Three children—Mrs. Joseph Mace, of South Bend, Ind.; Mrs. R. D. Quinn, of South Lancaster, Mass.; and E. H. Durland, of Chicago, Ill.—are left to revere the memory of a faithful, patient, conscientious, and truly godly mother; but in the sorrow and loneliness there is the consolation that she is safe in the arms of Jesus, which deepens the inspiration to press on in life's battles with courage and fortitude until the final reunion in our Father's home. The funeral services were conducted by Prof. C. A. Russell, of Berrien Springs, Mich., in harmony with a special request made some time previous. GRACE DURLAND MACE, LOTTIE DURLAND QUINN