Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Mar 17, 1904

LEAVITT.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Fair Haven, Minn., Feb. 2, 1904, Brother Sumner Leavitt, aged 79 years. His life was one of faithfulness in the cause of God. E. W. CATLIN.

LEIGHTON.—Died in Bellevue Hospital, New York City, March 2, 1904, of pneumonia, Lee R., son of James E. and Susie B. Leighton, aged 20 years, 6 months, and 1 day. The body was removed to South Lancaster, where funeral services were held March 5, words of comfort being spoken by Elder M. D. Mattson, from Eccl. 12:1. F. G.

BUZZELL.—Fell asleep in Jesus. Sister Serena Buzzell, aged 73 years. For years she had been one of the “shut ins.” Owing to a stroke of paralysis received several years ago, her mind was somewhat affected. She loved the Lord, and accepted present truth as far as she could understand it. She loved the Sabbath, and one of her chief delights was to have Sister Dixon study the Sabbath-school lessons with her. Her last words were, “I am willing to go whenever the Lord thinks best.” L. D. SANTEE.

ERZENBERGER.—Died in Bern, Switzerland, Dec. 9, 1903, Marie Yersin, wife of Elder James Erzenberger, in her fifty-fourth year. During her sickness she suffered much, but trusted in her Lord. She leaves a husband and two sons to mourn their loss. Before she died, she called her family to her bedside and asked them once more to unite in partaking of the Lord’s supper, and then she put her hands on the heads of the sons, and gave them a mother’s blessing. J. T. BOETTCHER.

NICKERSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in Cliff Island, Maine, Feb. 11, 1904, of pneumonia, Sister Kate Nickerson, wife of Brother Geo. Nickerson, aged 30 years, 10 months, and 21 days. Sister Nickerson was faithful to the end, and was perfectly resigned. She had been an observer of God’s Sabbath for about ten years. She leaves a husband, and four children, one an infant, born a few days before its mother’s death. The funeral was conducted by the writer; text, Isa. 51:12. P. F. BICKNELL.

GILBERT.—Brother Gilbert A. Gilbert died at the James White Memorial Home in Battle Creek, Jan. 27, 1903. Had he lived one day longer, he would have been seventy-three years old. For some years his home was at or near Wells, Minn., where he was much esteemed as a faithful member of the church, and in all respects a consistent Christian. With the coming on of old age his eyesight failed, and he sought and found a comfortable refuge at the James White Memorial Home, where he spent his last days in comfort and peace. He loved the Lord and his cause, and by his cheerful and consistent Christian life won the love of all who knew him. G. C. TENNEY.

STICKNEY.—Died in San Francisco, Cal., Feb. 16, 1904, of cancer, Silas Coombs Stickney, aged 42 years, 10 months, and 3 days. Brother Stickney accepted present truth while young; and ever since he was nineteen years old, he had been employed by the Pacific Press. For years he was secretary of the company, and for several terms served as director. In all places he was diligent, painstaking, accurate, and faithful. He leaves two motherless children, for whom he longed to live, but was resigned to die, feeling that God’s will was best.

BOYD.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laura Timbrel, in Knowlton, Iowa, Mrs. Armelda Boyd, aged 75 years, 6 months, and 26 days. Sister Boyd accepted the truth about twenty years ago. She was blind, and was in feeble health for years. She bore her trials with great patience, rejoicing in the hope of Jesus’ soon coming, and her faith grew brighter until the very last. She was a member of the church at Corning, and always bore a cheering testimony, exhorting all to be faithful. MRS. LUCY SHOWERS.

SMITH.—Died at Princeton, Ind., Feb. 23, 1904, Jossie Smith, daughter of Brother and Sister M. D. Twombly. She was born in Macoupin Co., Ill., Nov. 17, 1882. Her little daughter, aged 11 months, died February 22. Sister Jossie was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church near Carbondale, Ill., at which place, after the funeral services, we laid her to rest with little Bessie in her arms. She leaves a companion, father, and mother, one brother, and three sisters to mourn their loss. At the resurrection of the just we hope to meet again. C. L. TAGGART.

ERB.—Gertrude Eliza Erb, wife of Walter A. Erb, aged 30 years and 7 months, also their infant son, died near Dunkirk, N. Y., Feb. 18, 1904. Sister Erb had been connected with the Seventh-day Adventist people from childhood. She had faithfully assisted her husband in the canvassing work, both in this State and in the South. A large number of relatives and friends were present at the funeral. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14 and 1 Cor. 15:35. Both mother and child were laid to rest in one casket, to await the call of the Life-giver. J. B. STOW.

JEWELL.—Died at Lakeview, Mich., Feb. 24, 1904, Mrs. Jane M. Jewell, aged 79 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Sister Jewell began the Christian life at the age of eighteen, uniting with the Baptist Church. Nearly forty years ago she accepted the Sabbath, and has since sought to walk in the advancing light of the testing truths for the last days. The testimony of those who knew her best is that she was faithful and firm in obedience to all God’s requirements, being especially careful in paying tithe. The church loses an esteemed member, and the children a faithful mother; but she rests in hope of eternal life at the soon coming of her Lord. We used Rev. 21:4 to direct the minds of all to the time when death and sorrow shall be no more. ALBERT WEEKS.

CASH.—Died at Harvard, McHenry Co., Ill., Feb. 13, 1904, of rheumatism of the heart, in her eighty-sixth year, our beloved mother, whose maiden name was Phebe Robbins. In the early days of the message, she accepted present truth. As the years went by, and as she watched the developments of the work, her faith increased and her hope became brighter. The first copies of the REVIEW and the Instructor found an entrance into her home, and as the papers continued coming, they were treasured more and more until the time of her death. Mother often spoke of the visits of Elders James White and J. N. Loughborough and other pioneer laborers, and as she for years was the only Adventist in the vicinity, the visits of those of like precious faith were greatly appreciated by her. Four sons, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, and other relatives are left to mourn her death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Snyder (Methodist). J. A. CASH.