Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jun 23, 1904

WILBUR.—Died at the home of her parents, in Grand Rapids, Mich., May 22, 1904, little Eva M. Wilbur, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilbur. Although only a little past five years of age, her unusual brightness and kindly ways had endeared her to all who knew her. Her parents are sustained by the hope of soon seeing her again. W. H. HECKMAN.

VANCIL.—Died at Welsh, La., May 19, 1904, Williamson Vancil, aged 99 years, 7 months, and 8 days. Our brother was converted when eighteen years of age, uniting with the Dunkards. In 1860 he accepted present truth at Princeville, Ill. Having survived three wives and nine children, since 1894 he made his home with his only living child, Mrs. Laura E. Goodale, of Estherwood, La. Brother Vancil died suddenly while visiting with brethren at Welsh. Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church at Estherwood, by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the church. HERBERT H. DEXTER.

CHAPPELL.—Died at the Victory Hospital, Montreal, Canada, Feb. 27, 1904, Sister Alice Chappell, aged 46 years. Our sister accepted the Sabbath truth in 1892. She was a devoted sister, a faithful wife, a loving mother, leaving four children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. H. J. PARMAN.

HESLOP.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Twenty-five Miles, Costa Rica, Central America, Jan. 11, 1904, Josephine E. Heslop, aged 9 years, and 2 months. Josephine showed a sincere love for her Saviour and the third angel’s message. The last Sabbath she was with us, she offered the following prayer: “Father, I thank thee that thou hast kept me alive to see another Sabbath day. Bless me, bless the brethren, and save me at last in thy kingdom. Amen.” Words of comfort were spoken by Elder H. Mignott, local. JOHN THOMPSON.

BURNETT.—Died at Decatur, Mich., May 26, 1904, Mrs. Deborah E. Burnett, aged 59 years, 11 months, and 26 days. At an early age Sister Burnett accepted her Saviour, and united with the Baptist Church. In the summer of 1886 she fully accepted all the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists. She leaves a husband, two children, and four grandchildren to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken to a large and attentive audience by the writer. W. C. HEBNER.

DECKER.—Died in Huntingdon, Pa., April 1, 1904, of typhoid fever, my daughter, Mrs. Mattie Decker, aged 33 years. Her sickness was of a violent character and of short duration. Mattie was brought up in the truth, and loved it dearly. It was to her an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast; and her faith reached within the veil, taking hold upon him who is mighty to save. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother W. F. Swartz, from Rev. 14:13. J. D. MULHOLLEN.

HENDERSON.—Died at Boulder, Colo., Dec. 29, 1903, of apoplexy, Isaac Henderson, aged 68 years, 6 months, and 13 days. He was born in Winchester, Ontario, and in 1863 he and his wife moved to Dundas, Minn., where they accepted present truth. In 1886 they moved to Richardson, N. D., becoming members of the Bismarck church. Last fall they moved to Dickinson, and in December he accompanied his wife, whose health was failing, to Boulder, Colo., where, soon after their arrival, he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. It was ever his delight to talk or sing of Jesus’ love and of the beautiful home he is preparing. He leaves a wife and six children. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Dickinson, the text being Eccl. 7:2, and the remains were laid to rest in the Dickinson Cemetery. MRS. T. E. YEAKEL.

HACKETT.—James Hackett was born in Liverpool, England, Dec. 7, 1827, and died at his home near Fulton, Kan., June 5, 1904. He came to America in 1850, and accepted present truth in 1866. He adhered closely to the principles of the third angel’s message, and since 1890 was a member of the church at Galena, Kan. Becoming too feeble for active service, he settled in a little cottage on his farm in 1894, where he spent his time in searching the Scriptures and in the perusal of literature containing the message for the time. He was a close observer of the signs of the times, and looked forward to the soon appearing of our Lord. He leaves a wife, one daughter, eight grandchildren, and seven brothers, besides numerous friends and relatives, to mourn their loss. There being no minister of our faith accessible, a short service was conducted by a Methodist minister, after which interment was made at Fairview Cemetery. ESTELLA SECRIST.