Obituary Notices

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Sep 14, 1916

Crofoot.— Donald Crofoot, youngest son of Frank and Myrtle Crofoot, died, after a short illness, at the home of his parents, in Minneapolis, Minn., July 15, 1916. His age was 3 years and 6 months. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Geo. M. Brown.

Rollins.— Mrs. Alice Rollins was born Jan. 4, 1848, in Knox County, Indiana, and died Aug. 8, 1916, at her home, in Vincennes, Ind. She was married Oct. 23, 1862, and became the mother of ten children, five of whom are living. In 1897 she accepted the third angel's message, and lived out its teaching to the day of her death. W. H. Green.

Lindemood.— Died near Otay, Cal., Martha L. Lindemood, aged 66 years. She attended the first Sabbath meeting on the camp ground at San Diego, August 12, but was taken ill that night, and died the following Wednesday. She fell asleep trusting fully in the saving power of Jesus Christ. Her husband and six children mourn, but they sorrow in hope. R. S. Owen.

Wall.— Henry Wall was born in Alexanderthal, Russia, in 1843. After coming to America, he resided for several years in South Dakota, and then moved to Escondido, Cal., where he died Aug. 11, 1916. He was an earnest Christian and a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. He leaves his wife and a large family of children to mourn. W. M. Healey.

Green.— Mary B. Green was born in Maine, in 1830, and died at the soldiers' home in Minneapolis, Minn., July 16, 1916, aged 86 years. Sister Green buried two husbands and four children, her nearest surviving relative now being a niece. She accepted present truth in Winona, Minn., in 1892, and for a number of years was a faithful member of the Minneapolis church. Geo. M. Brown.

Wiley.— Achsah L. Griffin was born Dec. 27, 1838, in Moira, Franklin Co., N. Y. She was married to James Wiley in Bangor, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1855. Five sons and two daughters were born to them. About fifteen years ago Sister Wiley became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. She died in Oswego, Kans., Aug. 10, 1916, after a lingering illness. Her companion and six children mourn. F. R. Parker.

Boston.— Kinion Boston was born in Hardin County, Iowa, July 5, 1839. He was married to Martha Davis in Springfield, Mo., June 4, 1863, while he was a soldier in the Civil War. To them were born eleven children, six of whom are living. Brother Boston accepted the third angel's message nearly forty years ago. His death occurred at his home, near Little Beaver, Mo., Feb. 28, 1916. S. A. Mott.

Tever—Crowder.— Died in Plant City, Fla., Aug. 9, 1916, J. C. Tever, in his seventy-sixth year. Two days later, his sister, Ellen Crowder, died, in her eighty-fifth year. They were born in Georgia. Twenty-two years ago they came to Florida, and through the efforts of Elder G. I. Butler accepted present truth. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Baptist church. J. C. Mikkelson.

Gustafson.— Gertrude Marie Gustafson died at the home of her parents, in Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 13, 1916. Sister Gustafson was born Sept. 4, 1893, in Ishpeming, Mich. Through the labors of Dr. B. L. Dieffenbacher she united with this denomination in January of 1914. Her father, mother, six brothers, and one sister are among those who mourn. She closed her eyes trusting in the promises of the resurrection. B. E. Beddoe.

Collins.— Aminda Collins died at her home, in Saranac, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1916, aged 48 years, 9 months, and 18 days. She accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder Bristol, and lived a consistent Christian life. She was always ready to assist neighbors and friends in trouble, and it was in this way that she contracted the disease which caused her death. Her husband, two daughters, and two sons survive. H. L. Shoup.

Reeder.— Rachel Ferguson was born near Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1826. In 1845 she was married to W. M. Reeder. After moving to Kansas she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Fellsburg. The last ten years of her life were spent with her daughter, and she fell asleep Aug. 11, 1916, trusting in her Lord and Saviour. Four of her nine children survive. Clara B. Kinter.

Martine.— Died in Storm Lake, Iowa, April 26, 1916, Mrs. Almeda Martine. She was born in Indiana, Jan. 20, 1847. A few years later the family moved to Illinois, and in 1866 she was married to Schultz Martine. She accepted present truth eighteen years ago, under the labors of Elder J. S. Hart. She was a faithful, consistent Christian, and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew her. She is survived by two sons. W. A. McKibben.

Tilbery.— Sarah J. Dingman was born March 20, 1848, in Fort Wayne, Ind., and died July 16, 1916, at her home, in Kalamazoo, Mich., where she had resided for about twenty years. In 1868 she was married to Wayne Tilbery. About thirty years ago she embraced present truth under the labors of Elder S. H. Lane, while in Indiana. She fell asleep trusting in her Saviour. Her husband and daughter, one brother, and one sister mourn. S. B. Horton.

Beardsley.— Mrs. Martha S. Beardsley was born near Sandusky, Ohio, April 28, 1827. March 2, 1845, she was united in marriage with Levi P. Beardsley. In 1874, under the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill, she accepted present truth, uniting with the Muir and Lyons church in Michigan. In 1882 the family moved to Bloomingdale, and she united with the church there. Her death occurred at the home of her son, near Bloomingdale, Mich., May 26, 1916. S. B. Horton.

Hoyt.— Mary Ann Hammond was born in England, March 17, 1825. She came to America when seven years of age, and lived in New York. Her marriage to Justus Hoyt occurred in 1845. In 1887 she was left a widow with seven children, three of whom are living. Many years ago she lost her sight, but by the eye of faith she looked forward to the Saviour's soon coming. She fell asleep at the home of her daughter, in Emporia, Kans., May 13, 1916. W. H. Clark.

Nelson.— Hans T. Nelson was born in Thisted, Denmark, Oct. 24, 1865, and was killed in a railroad accident in Sioux City, Iowa, June 22, 1916. He came to America at the age of seventeen and settled in Nebraska, where he lived about twenty years. Afterward he moved to Wisconsin, but the last few years of his life were spent in Iowa. In 1890 he was married to Mrs. Christine Nelsen. The bereaved wife, three of their four children, and a stepdaughter are left to mourn. W. A. McKibben.

Rutherford.— James N. Rutherford was born May 10, 1841, in Galena, Ohio. In 1861 he joined Company E of the Fourteenth Iowa Infantry, and served three years. He was married to Mellissa E. McCully Jan. 26, 1865. Three daughters were born to them. His wife died in 1873. Ten years later he was united in marriage with Lucrecia E. Davis. In 1885 he heard and accepted the third angel's message. He fell asleep, hoping for a part in the first resurrection, Aug. 4, 1916, in Sawtelle, Cal. His wife and three daughters mourn. J. A. Powers.

Van Ornum.— Aurilla Terry was born in Jamestown, N. Y., May 22, 1856. She came to Michigan with her brothers, and Jan. 26, 1872, was married to H. L. Van Ornum in Berlin, Mich. In 1884 they moved to Dakota Territory, and since that time have made their home on their homestead or in the town of Forman. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church for more than forty years, and was ever faithful, trying at all times to do her duty. Her death occurred Aug. 10, 1916. The bereaved husband and seven children mourn.

Sigman.— Sarah Allen was born in Ohio, March 21, 1824. She was married to George W. Sigman April 1, 1837. To them were born seven children. In 1859 the family moved to Kansas, and most of her later life was spent in Manhattan. In the sixties she embraced the Sabbath truth, and became a charter member of the Manhattan Seventh-day Adventist church, holding first place on the record until removed by death, at the age of 92 years. All her children survive. W. H. Clark.

Carr.— Laurence Earl Carr, son of May McCulloch Hanley, was born in De Luz, San Diego Co., Cal., June 27, 1896, and died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, July 21, 1916, at the age of 20 years and 24 days. At the age of twelve he was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church. Although for a time he grew somewhat cold in his spiritual life, yet the past year, which was spent at the Pacific Union College, brought a great change. He came to see the beauties of the gospel, as revealed in this last message, and stated to some that it was his purpose to devote his life to the work of the ministry. His life was cut short suddenly by accident while he was engaged in his work. We believe that he fell asleep fully reconciled to God. He spent six years in Mexico with his mother, where he learned the Spanish language. Two years were spent at the Lodi Academy, and the last year of his life at the Pacific Union College. The funeral was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in St. Helena, Sabbath, July 22, 1916. The writer, in speaking at this service, used the Scripture found in John 11:23-26. Interment was at St. Helena. Brother Carr leaves a mother, one sister, a stepfather, and two stepbrothers to mourn their loss. E. E. Andross.