Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 15, 1912

KIMAMAN.— Melissa Kimaman was born Jan. 30, 1848, and died Jan. 8, 1912, aged 63 years, 11 months, and 8 days. She accepted the third angel’s message about three years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Elma, Wash. She is survived by her husband and seven children. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. L. DENSLOW.

BLAKE.— Died at Stroud, Okla., at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 5 days, Mrs. Leonora Thompson Blake. She was born in New York, and at an early age moved with her parents to Michigan. She was married to Bowers Blake and they made their home in Iowa, later moving to Oklahoma, where Brother Blake died seven years ago. When but a child Sister Blake accepted present truth and remained faithful till her death. Three sons and one daughter survive her. The funeral service, conducted by the writer, was largely attended. R. W. HANSON.

WAGAR.— Mrs. Sarah Luchinbill Wagar was born in Venice, Shiawassee Co., Mich., April 18, 1864. While in apparently perfect health she was called to rest Dec. 16, 1911. When eighteen years of age she gave her heart to the Saviour and accepted present truth. Seven years ago her companion was taken from her by death. She leaves one son, two daughters, two sisters, and three brothers to mourn their loss. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral service which was conducted by the writer. D. P. WOOD.

PERRINE.— Mary C. Perrine was born in Collins, Erie Co., N. Y., July 22, 1815. She married John G. Perrine in 1833. They came to Michigan the following year, and purchased from the government eighty acres of land near the town of Spring Arbor. Her cheerful disposition has added much to the happiness of others. For many years she was a believer in present truth. Sister Perrine fell asleep Jan. 5, 1912, aged 96 years, 5 months, and 14 days. Five children and one sister are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer from Job 14:14. D. P. WOOD.

DUDLEY.— Wylie Jerome Dudley, son of Brother and Sister Frank Dudley, of Hartford City, Ind., was born April 15, 1910, and died Dec. 31, 1911. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation, from 2 Sam. 14:14. U. S. ANDERSON.

CHAMBERS.— Ludie Chambers died at her home in Danville, Va., Jan. 8, 1912, aged 60 years. She united with the Danville Seventh-day Adventist Church about twelve years ago, and remained a faithful member until her death. She leaves eight children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, and Sister Chambers was laid to rest until the Life-giver comes. FRANKLIN G. WARNICK.

AYARS.— Died at his home in Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 12, 1912, Brother George M. Ayars, in the fifty-eighth year of his life. He had lived in Grand Rapids since he was seventeen years of age, and for years was a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of that city. He leaves a wife, two sons, two daughters, several brothers and sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by Elder C. A. Hansen, assisted by the writer. WM. OSTRANDER.

SMITH.— Sister Anna Smith died at Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 20, 1912, being over seventy years of age. For many years she was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at that place. About four years ago her health began to fail, and since that time she has been a great sufferer. We laid her away to rest, with full assurance that she will come forth when Jesus calls his sleeping saints to awake. She is survived by her husband and many friends. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. WM. OSTRANDER.

YOUNG.— Lodemia Burdick was born in Hanover Township, Jackson Co., Mich., May 5, 1841. On July 2, 1869, she was married to Henry Young. To them were born four children, two sons and two daughters. Early in life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, and later embraced present truth. She was a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death, Jan. 23, 1912. Her husband and three children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from Job 14:14. D. P. WOOD.

WESTON.— Sarah J. Weston was born at Waterville, Vt., Nov. 3, 1859, and died at her home in Algona, Iowa, Jan. 15, 1912, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 12 days. While yet in her teens she was married to A. J. Weston. To this union two sons were born, one of whom is still living. Several years ago her husband, while on a business trip to Florida, died of fever. Since that time she has lived alone. Sister Weston was a true Christian and she died with the bright hope of eternal life. The funeral service was held on January 18, in the little church where she had loved to worship. REV. F. C. TAYLOR, Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

TAYLOR.— Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor was born in Williamstown, Mass., in 1832. Early in life she gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Church. In 1857 she was married to Rev. T. B. Taylor, and joined earnestly with him in his religious work. A crucial test came to her in 1877 when her husband espoused Spiritualism, and tried to persuade her to join him. Her words, “I shall never deny my God, my Saviour, and my Bible,” have been a strength to her children. Our beloved mother retired as usual on Monday night, January 8, and in the morning she was found lifeless upon her knees by her bedside, having passed away while communing with the God she loved. For the last three years she made her home with her eldest daughter, Mrs. W. H. McKee, at the Michigan Home and Training School for Girls. Three daughters and one son survive. Her joy in the third angel’s message is a comfort to those who miss the godly influence of her life. Funeral services were conducted by Elder C. A. Hansen. W. H. McKEE.

McMINDES.— Died at Correll, Minn., Jan. 17, 1912, Jennie L. Mc Mindes, aged 42 years, 8 months, and 21 days. She was a great sufferer, being for ten years blind and confined to her bed; but she bore all her afflictions with fortitude and resignation, longing for the day of sweet release. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:13. W. A. ALWAY.

FISKE.— Died at her home in Danvers, Mass., on Jan. 10, 1912, Sister Abbie O’Fiske. She accepted present truth in 1878, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from that time until her death. She was ill only a short time. The funeral service was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Her husband, two stepdaughters, and two brothers are left to mourn. F. C. GILBERT.

SIMONS.— Sister Catharine Simons died Jan. 4, 1912, at the home of her daughter in Saginaw, Mich. She had been an Adventist about five years, and was a faithful member of the St. Charles church at the time of her death. Seven children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive her. Her remains were taken to Garfield where the funeral service was conducted by the writer. WM. OSTRANDER.

WILLIAMS.— Sister Mary A. Williams died at Long Beach, Cal., Dec. 23, 1911, in her ninetieth year. She was born in Virginia, July 14, 1822. For forty years she was a slave and was sold three times, twice at public auction. She accepted present truth through reading the Signs of the Times. She was privileged to attend a few of the meetings of the last week of prayer, and her testimonies were always an inspiration to those who heard them. We laid her to rest in the hope of meeting her in the resurrection morning. C. E. FORD.

SELTZER.— Nathaniel Seltzer was born Aug. 25, 1834, in Fremont, Ohio, and died at Wichita, Kans., Jan. 16, 1912. In 1855 he was married to Katherine Edwards. To this union six children were born, four girls and two boys. In 1871 he came with his family to Kansas, and settled on a claim near Council Grove. For many years he had a good Christian experience, and in his declining years he became very favorable to the Seventh-day Adventist doctrines. He was especially cheered by those texts of scripture which speak of the soon coming of our Saviour. Three daughters, two brothers, and six sisters survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by H. E. Kirk. E. A. MOREY.