OBITUARIES

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 28, 1916

WILSON.—Lyman Wilson was born in Bowne, Mich., Aug. 7, 1859, and died in Bauer, Mich., Nov. 19, 1916. He gave his heart to God shortly before his death, and fell asleep trusting in the saving power of his Saviour. His wife, one daughter, several brothers, and other relatives are left to mourn. Wm. Guthrie, W. H. Sherrig.

GREER.—William John Greer was born in Ireland, July 15, 1853, and died in North Yakima, Wash., Oct. 31, 1916. He accepted the third angel's message in 1912, being baptized by Elder P. A. Hanson, and ever remained faithful to the cause he loved. He sleeps in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour and a glorious resurrection. His companion and three children mourn. J. K. Luther.

MAXSON.—Henry J. Maxson died Oct. 27, 1916, aged 81 years and 7 months. New York was his native State, but for many years he lived in Waterloo, Iowa. Ten years ago he moved to Prescott, Wash. He heard and accepted the third angel's message seven years ago. We laid him to rest beside his companion, who fell asleep in Jesus only a few months before he was called to rest. One daughter survives. Oscar Hill.

SEWELL.—Solomon Sewell was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, May 26, 1835. He was united in marriage to Mary C. Kelly Dec. 24, 1863, and to them were born ten children. About twenty-three years ago Brother Sewell united with the Seventh-day Adventist church, and to the end of his life he was devoted to the cause of the third angel's message. After a very brief illness he fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. J. J. Marietta.

KOONTZ.—Cora Louise Butler was born in Buffalo, N. Y., May 18, 1860. She was married to John I. Koontz in Mapleton, Iowa, Aug. 16, 1881. The following spring they settled in Ottawa, Iowa, where they have since resided. Mrs. Koontz united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in 1897, and remained a faithful and consistent member until her death. She is survived by her husband and four children. W. A. McKibben.

DESCOMBES.—Bertha Cornelia Descombes was born in Switzerland, in the year 1883. Her parents settled in Berlin, Ontario, when she was five years of age, and she died at the family home in that place Oct. 29, 1916. When fourteen years of age she was baptized by Elder H. F. Holser, and until her death remained a firm believer in the third angel's message. An aged father and mother are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. A. V. Olson.

TOWER.—Laura L. Mallitte was born in Ypsilanti, Mich., Feb. 19, 1829. When she was thirteen years of age, her parents moved to Barry County, and three years later she taught the first school in Woodland. In 1846 she was married to Harvey Tower, and to them were born eleven children. Sister Tower accepted the third angel's message in 1875, and was faithful unto death. She fell asleep at the home of her daughter, Sept. 27, 1916. W. C. Hebner.

HUDSON.—Charlotte M. Hudson, née Hall, was born Aug. 5, 1839, near London, Canada, and fell asleep in Jesus, in Fresno, Cal., Aug. 28, 1916. In early days her parents came to Illinois, and in 1850 she crossed the plains with them to California. Her marriage to George Hudson took place in 1859. She was left a widow twenty years later. In 1860 she went to Honolulu, and there accepted present truth, receiving baptism from her son-in-law, Elder B. L. Howe. Sister Hudson was a faithful wife, a loving mother, a considerate neighbor, and a conscientious Christian. She is survived by five children. E. H. Adams.

BORDO.—Mrs. Ida M. Saxby-Bordo was born in Springfield, Mass., in the year 1855. She died Oct. 12, 1916. Sister Bordo was born in the message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church by baptism at the age of thirteen, remaining faithful until death. She is survived by her husband, one son, three daughters, and two brothers. We feel assured that she will receive a crown of righteousness when the Saviour comes to claim his own. C. S. Wiest.

STRATTON.—Lena Maria Bell was born in Fairfax, Vt., June 2, 1854. She was married to Leman H. Stratton Oct. 31, 1874. Two sons were born to them, one of whom died in infancy. She loved children, and a number of young people can testify to her motherly care. She was a mother to the writer for sixteen years. Thirty-five years ago, under the labors of Elder H. W. Pierce, she embraced present truth. She died in Cambridge, Vt., Oct. 26, 1916. Her husband and son mourn, but they sorrow in hope. Mrs. A. M. Cram.

WEIAND.—William Weiand was born in Germany, March 28, 1845, and died at the home of his daughter, in Spokane, Wash., Nov. 20, 1916. He was married to Bertha Scheel in 1868, and to them were born six children. In 1882 he came to America. He lived in Ohio until 1889, when he came to Ritzville, Wash., being one of the pioneers in Adams County. In 1906 he moved to Spokane, and there his wife died in 1915. He bore the sufferings of his last illness with Christian fortitude. Three daughters survive. A. M. Dart.

DURST.—Melchior Durst was born in Switzerland seventy-eight years ago. At the age of twenty-six he came to the United States, and finally settled near Portland, Ore. Thirty years ago he accepted present truth under the labors of Elder C. L. Boyd. In 1904 he was married to Louise Schuler, and to them was born one son. Brother Durst fell asleep Oct. 8, 1916, and rests in the cemetery at Gaston, Ore., awaiting the call of the Life-giver. His wife and son, three sisters, and one brother are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. J. L. Kay.

KLATT.—Mary Galbraith was born in Lorneville, New Brunswick, Nov. 20, 1871. She was married to Hans H. L. Klatt May 12, 1915. About nine years ago she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at St. John, New Brunswick, having accepted the third angel's message through the efforts of Elder J. O. Miller. She suffered much during her last illness, but she was perfectly resigned to the will of God. Her death occurred in St. John, Nov. 17, 1916. Her husband and many relatives are left to mourn. Geo. H. Skinner.

JENSEN.—Mrs. Kersten Jensen, née Peterson, was born in Denmark, Jan. 1, 1848. She came to America, a widow with two children, in 1883, and that year was married to Jacob Jensen, of Fremont, Wis. They resided at that place until last spring, when they removed to Oshkosh, where Sister Jensen died Nov. 16, 1916. She was an earnest member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Her companion, one daughter, one brother, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends are left to mourn. Our sister sleeps in hope of the resurrection. P. A. Hanson.

ALLRED.—Mrs. Harriett Amanda Allred died in Lincoln, Nebr., Nov. 19, 1916, aged nearly 62 years. She accepted present truth under the labors of Elder M. Enoch about thirty-two years ago, and remained faithful until called by death. Our sister was a devoted wife, a kind and loving mother, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Her husband, one daughter, and three sons are left to mourn. The sufferings of a long illness were all patiently borne, and she fell asleep fully resigned to the will of God, confident of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by C. E. AcMoody. J. S. Hart.

HAMEL.—Louis C. Hamel was born near Merrill, Wis., Dec. 9, 1858, and died in Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 28, 1916. He was married to Alice Cornell, and to them were born eleven children, of whom nine, with their mother, are left to mourn. Years ago, while living in Nebraska, Brother and Sister Hamel accepted the third angel's message, and as the end drew near he expressed anew his confidence in God. Funeral services were held at Appleton, Wis. E. F. Ferris.

PARLIN.—Elmer E. Parlin died at his home, in Oakland, Cal., Nov. 4, 1916. Brother Parlin was born in Lysander, N. Y., May 10, 1861. He was married to Amanda H. Webber March 15, 1888. They accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith and were baptized in January, 1891. In 1893 Brother Parlin was connected with our branch publishing house in New York City. In 1895 he and his wife went to Battle Creek, Mich., and spent about one year and a half in connection with the International Tract Society and Religious Liberty offices. Following this, they came to California, and both Brother and Sister Parlin were very active in the work in San Francisco and Oakland. Brother Parlin was a good counselor and a good worker, and for a long time served on the conference committee, and in other important capacities. Many persons are rejoicing in the truth today because of the faithful labors of Brother and Sister Parlin. A large congregation assembled in the Oakland church on November 8, to pay their respects to his memory, and to show their sympathy with his wife and other relatives, who mourn the loss of this true-hearted Christian man. His death came suddenly, as a result of a rupture of an artery near the heart. He was conscious to the last moment, and expressed a clear confidence in the hope of the soon coming of Christ and the great resurrection day. A. O. Taft.