Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · May 19, 1904

WARD.—Orlando H. Ward was born Aug. 15, 1858, and died March 19, 1904. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Peter 1:24, 25, by the writer. E. J. DRYER.

CHAPMAN.—Anna Chapman died March 19, 1904, aged 27 years. For a year or more Sister Chapman had been failing in health. She departed this life with a triumphant faith in Jesus. She leaves a husband, mother, and many dear friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. J. DRYER.

MORRIS.—Died near Zebra, Madera Co., Cal., April 15, 1904, after an illness of only six days, Samuel C. Morris, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 2 days. Brother Morris died in full expectation of having a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his death. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer, from Job 14:14. M. D. CHURCH.

GEE.—Died at Ragan, Neb., April 23, 1904, Mrs. Myra Gee, wife of John Gee, aged 35 years. Our sister was blind from her birth; yet by faith she saw the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. Like our father Abraham, she saw the “Son of man,” and was glad. She received her education at the Vinton, Iowa, school for the blind. She was a kind, patient, Christian woman. She loved God, and rests in hope. We believe she will see the King in his beauty. Funeral services were held at Border chapel, the sermon being given by the writer. DANIEL NETTLETON.

EMERY.—Died at her home near Agnew, Mich., May 2, 1904, of cancer of the kidney, Sister Ethel Emery, aged 14 years, 2 months, and 2 days. She accepted the truth about three years ago, under the labors of W. E. Videto and O. F. Butcher, and during the two years of her illness was very patient and trustful. The morning before her death she requested her family to pray that the Lord would give her rest; God heard her prayer, and she fell asleep in Jesus at 5:45 in the evening. She leaves father, mother, five sisters, and one brother to mourn her absence from the family circle, but they are looking forward to a happy reunion in the near future, when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 19:25-27. W. D. PASKHURST.

BONE.—Died April 12, 1904, Brother Claude Bone, aged 27 years, 1 month, and 16 days. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the camp-meeting held in Wabash in 1884, and was a faithful Christian. He was patient during the five years of his illness, and died in the triumph of living faith. A wife, one child, a father and mother, three brothers, and two sisters mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to an attentive audience, from Rev. 14:13. F. M. ROBERTS.

MOORE.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Emporia, Kan., April 4, 1904, Sister Avis M. Moore, aged 57 years, 1 month, and 9 days. She was converted at an early age, and united with the M. E. Church; later she accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, to which she remained faithful, living a consistent Christian life till the day of her death. She leaves a husband and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Matt. 13:28, to a large congregation of sympathizing relatives and friends. N. B. EMERSON.

KINNEY.—Died at Flint, Mich., Jan. 20, 1904, of the infirmities of old age, Sister Charlotte C. Kinney, aged 85 years. Sister Kinney accepted present truth forty-one years ago, under the labors of Brethren Cornell and Lawrence. She was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend, and was respected by all who knew her. An aged companion, four daughters, and many friends are left to mourn their loss; but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rom. 5:12, 13, assisted by Elder Whitney (Methodist). J. L. EDGAR.

Another Pioneer Fallen

GRANT.—Sister Chloe S. Grant, wife of Elder H. Grant, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nettie G. White, at Bozeman, Mont., March 4, 1904, aged 82 years, 6 months, and 4 days. Her death was caused by a complication of difficulties peculiar to old age. Sister Grant, nee Pierson, was the grand-niece of General Israel Putnam, of the Revolutionary War. Her parents were early pioneers of Vermont. Sixty years ago this June, she was married to Harrison Grant, whom she survived three years. Three children were born to them. Those surviving are Mrs. Nettie G. White, of Bozeman, Mont., and Mrs. Cora G. Smith, of Minnesota. Elder Grant, husband of the deceased, was called to preach in what was then the far West; and in 1861 moved his family to Minnesota. He led out in the work of the third angel’s message in that State, first as a missionary, and after the work became strong, he served as president of the State conference for sixteen consecutive years. Sister Grant shared with him the labors and hardships of pioneer work in a new State, traveling with him much of the time by private conveyance. Her health was always delicate, and during the last eight years she was confined to her bed most of the time. Her sufferings were most intense, and for more than twenty-five years she was unable to lie down. She was converted at the age of thirty-seven; and the Master, whom she loved and trusted, and who had been the strength of her earlier years, failed not to be the Comforter of her age. Days and nights and months and years were spent in suffering; but in it all was patient endurance and unfaltering trust to the end. Her Bible, always beside her on the bed, was her constant companion, and for five years she read it without the aid of glasses. Though she has departed, her works of patient endurance still live to bless her family. She rests in hope of immortality at the resurrection of the just. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on John 11:25 and Rev. 14:13. W. A. GOSMER.