Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 29, 1907

HAMILTON.—Died at her new home in Boulder, Colo., Aug. 9, 1907, after suffering with diabetes for ten years, Sister Ellen V. Hamilton, in her sixty-first year. Seven of their nine children by her first husband, John Reisman, are still living. She was of a generous disposition, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. Sister Hamilton joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Pilot Grove, Iowa, in 1859. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. The body was taken to Wellman, Iowa, for burial. U. P. LONG.

OWEN.—Died at the parental home near Ainsworth, Iowa, Aug. 5, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sheldon J. Owen, son of Brother and Sister Henry Owen, aged 19 years, 2 months, and 25 days. He had been sick for over two years, gradually growing worse since a relapse last March. During his sickness he made his peace with God, and died in hope of Christ’s soon coming. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers, and one sister to mourn, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience of sorrowing friends and relatives. G. R. HAWKINS.

LONG.—Died at her home in Guthrie, Okla., June 29, 1907, of inflammatory rheumatism, Arley J. Long, aged 60 years, 9 months, and 22 days. In early life she was converted and united with the Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful, active member. In 1888, under the labors of Brethren Morrow and Brock, she, with her husband, accepted present truth, becoming a member of the Effingham (Kan.) church. Her husband, one daughter, and four grandchildren mourn their loss. Owing to inability to secure one of our ministers, the sermon was preached by the pastor of the Baptist church. J. M. LONG.

WEISHAAR.—Died near Turon, Kan., July 11, 1907, of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Anna C. Hammel Weishaar, wife of Brother D. F. Weishaar, aged 52 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Sister Weishaar accepted present truth about twenty years ago through the labors of Elder S. S. Shrock, and has shown her faith by her works during these years. In the death of our sister the church has lost a faithful member. A husband and six children mourn their great loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Christian church, and was attended by a large and attentive audience. The discourse was based on Isa. 25: 8. I. F. THORN.

GAUNCE.—Died at Calgary, Alberta, Aug. 10, 1907, Mrs. Maggie Gaunce, aged 31 years, 2 months, and 22 days. She was born at Petersville Church, New Brunswick, where the early part of her life was spent. At the age of eighteen she united with the Presbyterian Church, in which she was a faithful member until present truth was brought to her in the early part of 1899 by Elder S. J. Hersum, at whose hand she received the ordinance of baptism. June 6, 1905, she was married to Brother H. G. Gaunce, of Boston, Mass., where they had been graduated as nurses at the Melrose Sanitarium. Four months prior to her death they both came to Alberta, for the purpose of establishing a health institution, but, on account of a severe illness which necessitated an operation, from which she never rallied, her life was suddenly cut short. Sister Gaunce was a devoted Christian and zealous worker. She leaves a husband, a father, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Tim. 4: 6-8, a text of her own choosing. C. A. BURMAN.

FRANCE.—Died at Rocky Ford, Colo., July 14, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sister Lois Chloe France, in her twenty-ninth year. Sister France accepted present truth under the teaching of the writer, and was baptized at the dedication of the church here, April 16, 1905, and died in the full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. A few hours before her death she called her relatives to her bedside and bade them an affectionate farewell, admonishing them to meet her in the new earth. She leaves a husband, three little children, her father, mother, one brother, and one sister. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer; text, Rev. 14: 13. GEO. M. ALWAY.

TERRY.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Joplin, Mo., Aug. 3, 1907, my dear mother, Catherine M. Terry, aged 75 years, 2 months, and 6 days. She had been a Christian from childhood, and for the last nine years a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at this place. She was a plain and unassuming woman, but one who, so far as circumstances permitted, fulfilled the description given in Prov. 31: 10-31. She left a small circle of relatives to mourn their loss; some of whom, including the writer, expect to unite with her in singing praises to God and the Lamb through all eternity. Words of hope and comfort were spoken by J. H. Allred, church elder of the Galena (Kan.) Seventh-day Adventist church. W. H. BROWN.

SMITH.—Died at the home of his daughter, Sister Maud Heald, in Healdsburg, Cal., May 21, 1907, of a complication of diseases, Brother Albert Lester Smith, aged 69 years. Brother Smith was converted and joined the M. E. Church about the age of sixteen, and in 1872 embraced the third angel’s message, and ever after was a conscientious, faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. During the Civil War, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in Company A, Ninety-first N. Y. Infantry, and was wounded at the battle of Five Forks, in Virginia, and carried a Minie ball in his body until a few months before his death. Five children mourn the loss of a loving father. He fell asleep calmly, encouraged with the “blessed hope.” Remarks based on 2 Tim. 4: 7, 8, were made by the writer. H. C. MCCLURE.

PITTON.—Died at the home of her father, at Sand Lake, Mich., July 19, 1907, of nervous prostration and paralysis, Mrs. Myrtle Cole Pitton, aged 24 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Her death occurred just one month from her wedding day. Myrtle was converted when but thirteen years of age, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Trufant, Mich. She lived a beautiful Christian life. Of her it could be truthfully said, “None knew her but to love her; none saw her but to praise.” Funeral service was held in the Methodist church. Elders S. M. Butler, W. H. Heckman, M. N. Campbell, and W. R. Matthews were present, each having a part in the service. She has left behind, her husband, father and mother, brothers and sisters, numerous relatives, and many friends, but we expect to meet her again on the glorious morning of the first resurrection. H. C. PITTON.

MORANVILLE.—Died July 11, 1907, Jacob Moranville, aged 96 years, 3 months, and 9 days. Thirty-five years ago he moved to Iowa, and from there to Nebraska. Early in life he and his wife accepted Christ, and were faithful to the last. About seven years ago they accepted the third angel’s message at Guide Rock, Neb., where they made their home with their son, Dr. C. F. Moranville. While lying on his death-bed, Brother Moranville dictated letters to his children, exhorting them to live such lives as will please their Heavenly Father. Of the thirteen children born to him, eight boys and two girls are still living. In him were the words of Job fulfilled: “Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 14: 1-3. B. M. GARTON.