Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Apr 28, 1904

MOON.— Died at Moon, Wis., April 8, 1904, of measles and croupous pneumonia, Estella M. Moon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Moon, aged 5 years and 4 days. The day before Estella was taken sick, she requested her mother to tell her all about Jesus, and to sing “Jesus loves the little ones.” This precious little one is laid to rest until the coming of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31:15, 16. T. B. SNOW.

RESZ.— Died at Maysburg (near Craton), Mo., Feb. 12, 1904, of consumption, Mary F. Resz, aged 16 years, 9 months, and 13 days. Sister Resz gave her heart to God, and united with the church at the age of twelve years. She moved to Oklahoma with her parents, and was married to David Resz, Dec. 28, 1903, and later returned to Maysburg. Her hope in God was firm unto the end. Services were conducted by the writer. J. H. COFFMAN.

HUNTER.— Died in Oakland, Cal., April 2, 1904, of heart-disease, Sister Sophia Lorena Hunter, aged 43 years and 29 days. In early life she was a Congregationalist. About twenty years ago she accepted the Sabbath, but because of opposition ceased keeping it for a time; but during the last few years she faithfully sought to do the Lord’s will. She suffered greatly for years, but few ever heard her complain. She lived to serve, not to be served. She loved truth, and exemplified it in speech and act. She left a husband and five sons. Her anxiety in her last hours was for her children. She was resigned to the Master’s will, however, and repeated with the writer the twenty-third psalm. May her loved ones meet her in the resurrection morn. M. C. W.

LANCHAS.— Died at the home of her son, near Manchester, Tenn., Feb. 11, 1904, with softening of the brain, Mrs. Emma Lanchas, aged 63 years and 11 days. She accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith about twenty-five years ago. Words of comfort were spoken

by a friend, Mr. Adam Gype, reading scriptures from Rev. 14:12-18 and Job 14:1-14, and we laid her to rest in the New Hope Cemetery to await the resurrection morning. MRS. D. B. LANCHAS.

ARMSTRONG.— Died at her home in Longmont, Colo., Sept. 28, 1903, of paralysis, Mrs. Jemima Armstrong, aged 80 years, 4 months, and 6 days. Mother accepted present truth in 1843, and was a constant and faithful Christian throughout her life. The hope of meeting the Saviour was always dear to her. In 1840 she was united in marriage with Mr. Peter Maddux, and from this union were born nine children. In 1878 she married Mr. Samuel Armstrong. Her husband and five children survive her. Her many sorrowing friends and relatives hope to meet her soon at the Master’s glorious appearing. J. O. MADDUX.

STRODE.— Died at the home of his daughter, at Perry, O. T., March 10, 1904, of heart-disease, W. W. Strode, aged 81 years and 20 days. Early in life he identified himself with the First-day Adventists, but later, through the labors of Brethren Larson and Gardner, he became connected with the Seventh-day Adventists, remaining a faithful member until his death. Nine children were born to him, five of whom, together with nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, survive him. The funeral services were conducted by Brother Klostermyer, his text being 1 Cor. 15:22. The remains were taken to Bedford, Iowa, and laid to rest beside those of his life companion, in the Titus Cemetery, at which place a few words were spoken by Brother Fred Wilbur.

BOOTH.— Fell asleep in Jesus, at Healdsburg, Cal., Feb. 23, 1904, Bertie George Booth, aged 20 years. He was converted, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the fall of 1892. During the two years just past, he was a successful canvasser in the Western Oregon Conference, and October 28 came to Healdsburg to prepare for more efficient service in the cause. Five days before his death, he contracted lockjaw, which subjected him to excruciating pain. He bore all with patience, and spent the time in praising God. Nearly his last words were, “Tell mother, ‘I am resting, sweetly resting, in the shadow of the cross.’” He leaves a young companion and babe, a mother, five brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Elder E. L. Sharpe. E. M. BOOTH.