Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 27, 1916

STEPHENS.—Mrs. Henrietta Stephens died near Bellevue, Ohio, on Dec. 28, 1915, aged 40 years, 8 months, and 22 days. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and an earnest Christian. Her husband, and a daughter by an earlier marriage survive. D. E. LINDSEY.

BECK.—Elsie, the four-year-old daughter of Brother and Sister C. O. Beck, died at Sandhill, Ky., Oct. 11, 1915. It was with sad hearts that the parents laid her to rest, but they anticipate the joy of a glad reunion when the Life-giver comes to raise his sleeping children. S. G. GRIMES.

WATERS.—Mrs. Flora S. Waters was born in Prairie du Sac, Wis., March 31, 1878, and died in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 5, 1915. She was a firm believer in the third angel's message, and rejoiced in the hope of a part in the kingdom of God. Her husband and little daughter mourn, but they sorrow in hope. J. F. PIPER.

PETTITORY.—Elizabeth Glarden was born near Hamilton, Ohio, July 26, 1832. She was married to Charles Pettitory at the age of nineteen, and of their twelve children eight are living. She was left a widow twenty-five years ago. Sister Pettitory was baptized in 1904, becoming a member of the Cincinnati (Ohio) Seventh-day Adventist church, and remained faithful until her death. J. F. OLMSTED.

PARSONS.—Harriet E. Sarchet was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1843. She was married to William R. Parsons in 1863, and one son was born to them. Sister Parsons was a devoted Seventh-day Adventist for more than fifty years, holding membership at different times with churches at Topeka, Kans., Battle Creek, Mich., and Des Moines, Iowa. She fell asleep in Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 21, 1915. G. M. BROWN.

WATKINS.—Lydia Dewey was born in Pontiac, Mich., Oct. 9, 1861. She was married to Elliot Watkins in 1876. Three children were born to this union who, with the father, are left to mourn their loss. Our sister was devoted to her family, and always cheerful and friendly. She never fully identified herself with our people by uniting with the church, but gave her sympathy and support to the message we believe. She died in Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 25, 1915. G. E. LANGDON.

HENDERSON.—Mrs. L. H. C. Henderson died at her home in Shelton, Nebr., Dec. 30, 1915, aged 72 years, 10 months, and 11 days. She was identified with present truth for over thirty years. A sister is left of her immediate relatives, and her decease is mourned also by many friends. E. L. COOK.

SEALS.—Sarah C. Seals was born in Somerville, N. J., Aug. 31, 1838, and died at Whitehouse, N. J., Dec. 28, 1915. She was laid to rest on New Year's Day, the pastor of the Methodist church speaking words of comfort. The deceased was baptized in April, 1913, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Plainfield. Her faith in God was unwavering, and we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. J. W. MUNDY.

SANBORN.—Merton C. Sanborn fell asleep in Jesus at the Georgetown Hospital, Washington, D. C., Dec. 14, 1915, aged 41 years, 10 months, and 12 days. The funeral service was held at Occoquan, Va., words of comfort being spoken by the writer. He is survived by his wife, six children, one brother, and an aged father and mother who have been Sabbath keepers for many years. RICHARD HOOKER.

STRAIL.—Nancy J. Strail was born in North East, Pa., Dec. 7, 1844. She was married to Mylo P. Strail Jan. 20, 1863. The family came to Kansas in 1873, settling at Syracuse, and afterward moving to Cottonwood Falls. Here her death occurred Dec. 21, 1915. Sister Strail accepted present truth in 1910, through the efforts of a Bible worker, and was a devoted Seventh-day Adventist from that time until her death. Five daughters and one son are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Reverend Byron of the Methodist Episcopal Church. EDWARD HARRIS.

SHIDLER.—Joe Wise Shidler was born in the State of Ohio, July 7, 1852, and died at Mitchell, S. Dak., Dec. 21, 1915. His early life was spent in Indiana and Pennsylvania, but at the age of nineteen he went to Kansas, making his home there until 1911, when the family moved to Texas. He was married to Charlotte L. Brown Nov. 20, 1880, who, with nine of their ten children, is left to mourn. Brother Shidler embraced present truth in 1895, through reading the Signs of the Times, and was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. E. T. RUSSELL.

STEVENS.—Mrs. W. H. Stevens, and her daughter Edith Eunice Stevens, were burned to death in a fire caused by the explosion of a lamp, on the evening of Dec. 6, 1915, in their home in Upper Cotton Wood, Chaves Co., N. Mex. The home also was destroyed. Sister Stevens, whose maiden name was Yeager, was born in Kansas, Aug. 9, 1870. She accepted Christ in childhood, and was ever faithful in his service. She was married to W. H. Stevens twenty-one years ago. Edith was born in Toledo, Ohio, April 7, 1899, and became a Christian about three years ago. Both mother and daughter sleep in hope. The husband and father, with his three remaining children, is left to mourn. Interment took place at Ligonier Cemetery, Indiana. R. B. COBERLY.

HALL.—Died at his home in South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 28, 1915, Brother Reubin G. Hall, aged seventy-five years. He was born in Boone County, Kentucky, and was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Wade in June, 1870. Later they moved to Battle Creek, Mich., where they both accepted present truth. About thirty years ago they came to South Lancaster, Mass., and were directly connected with the academy, his wife giving twenty-five years of devoted service as English instructor, and he serving the school in various capacities during its early days. His faith in God was firm, and he found much consolation in the sacred pages of the Bible. June 20, 1915, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Francis Parker, who tenderly cared for him during his last illness. The wife and a niece, Mrs. Shirley Wade Bartlett, are left to mourn. The funeral service was held in the church at South Lancaster, Mass., and conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder F. C. Gilbert and Professor Castle. P. F. BICKNELL.