Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Nov 12, 1903

SHAFER.—Ernest, son of Brother and Sister H. L. Shafer, died at Portis, Kan., Sept. 13, 1903, aged 14 months. The parents, if faithful to God, will soon meet their loved one, where all tears will be wiped away. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. B. W. BROWN.

TREECE.—Died at his home, near Clarksburg, Ill., Oct. 29, 1903, of dropsy, Isaac Treece, aged 74 years. About two months before his death he accepted all the truth for this time, and was baptized, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kingman, Ill. He leaves an afflicted widow, but she rejoices in the same blessed truth. Words of comfort and hope were spoken at the funeral, by the writer. CHAS. THOMPSON.

TRUBEY.—Died at her home in Glen Elder, Kan., Oct. 10, 1903, Sister Esther D. Trubey, aged 71 years and 3 months. She accepted present truth a few years ago, and her life bore witness that she was looking for the soon coming of Christ. Her faith in God never wavered, and during her last sickness, which lasted for six months, she never murmured nor complained. She leaves a husband and nine children to mourn her death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. B. W. BROWN.

ATWOOD.—Died at his home, in St. Helena, Cal., Oct. 26, 1903, after but a few hours of illness, A. B. Atwood, aged 71 years, 10 months, and 6 days. Brother Atwood was born in Lexington, Mo., and went to California about 1873, locating near the St. Helena Sanitarium, where he ended his days in bright hope of immortality when Jesus comes. For many long years he was a valued member of the St. Helena church, filling the offices of elder and deacon with credit. Funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church; text, 1 Cor. 15:26. H. A. ST. JOHN.

OLSON.—Died at Eureka, Kan., Oct. 11, 1903, of tuberculosis, Andrew Olson, aged 69 years, 9 months, and 12 days. Brother Olson was born in Norway. For twenty-five years he was a firm believer in present truth, an earnest worker, and a kind and loving Christian, respected by all who knew him. He suffered patiently for years. His trust was in the Lord, and his death was calm and peaceful. His wife and eight children survive him. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Rev. Wells, Congregational pastor of the place, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. J. P. YATES.

MOSS.—Brother H. J. Moss was born in Niagara County, N. Y., June 18, 1838. Since 1885 his church relationship has been with the believers in the third angel's message. For the past ten years he has been a member, and part of the time one of the elders, of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Detroit, Mich. Oct. 6, 1903, while engaged in his usual labor, the fatal attack of heart trouble overtook him, causing almost instant death. His testimony as given only the preceding Sabbath was full of hope and confidence in God. He leaves a wife, one daughter, and a son to mourn their loss. O. F. BUTCHER.

COURTER.—Sister Carrie W. Courter, wife of Elder H. F. Courter, less than a year ago left her California home, and bidding farewell to father, mother, brother and sister, and her many friends, joined her husband in the Southern field. A short time before her last sickness, which lasted about six weeks, she looked the picture of health. She suffered much. Her husband nursed her night and day, and was continually with her to the end. She died on Sabbath, Oct. 23, 1903, aged 40 years, 5 months, and 9 days. At the age of twelve she was baptized and joined the Baptist Church. Eighteen years ago she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith. She was married to Elder H. F. Courter twenty-six years ago. She had a glorious experience, and a very intimate acquaintance with the Lord. She knew his voice; and when the trumpet shall call forth from their dusty beds his jewels, we have reason to believe that she will hear and recognize his voice. Friday afternoon, she said: "Please, Lord, dear Lord, let me go to sleep to-night; I am so tired, so tired." The Lord heard her prayer, and that same night laid her to sleep until the resurrection morning. Heartfelt tears were shed by her husband and her many friends who had learned to appreciate and love her, as she was gently laid to rest in a beautiful grove of pines, under a clear Southern sky. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. F. R. SHAEFFER.