Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 15, 1914

BODWELL.— Mattie Bodwell was born near De Kalb, Tex., Dec. 16, 1887, and died suddenly in San Antonio, Tex., June 8, 1914. Although she never made a profession of religion, she believed present truth, and shortly before her death expressed a desire to be a Christian. We hope to meet her in that better world. C. P. BODWELL.

CLARK.— Rebecca Clark was born Dec. 13, 1844, in Clapham, Yorkshire, England. The family moved to Canada in 1889. Sister Clark accepted present truth about thirteen years ago, and was a highly respected member of the Richmond (Cal.) Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of her death. Sister Clark is survived by four daughters and two sons. We hope to meet her in the first resurrection. CHARLES E. FORD.

WRIGHT.— Edna Mabel Blakney was born July 30, 1882, and died at her home in Upper Golden Grove, near St. John, New Brunswick, Sept. 1, 1914. She was married in June, 1909, to Leonard L. Wright, and to them were born three children. The husband and one little son, together with her mother, two brothers, and one sister, are left to mourn. She was an earnest Christian and a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having joined the church when she was fifteen years old. Her dying words were those found in Ps. 17:15. The writer conducted the funeral service. GEORGE H. SKINNER.

SHOLLENBURG.— Henry Urius Shollenburg was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1851, and died in College Place, Wash., Sept. 7, 1914. He was married to Mary A. Scott, Oct. 19, 1879, in Wisconsin. Eleven children were born to them. Five of those living were present at the funeral. His wife, one sister, and one brother are also left to mourn. Brother Shollenburg was a faithful, devoted Christian. Present truth came to him in 1903. He was a cheerful, patient sufferer throughout his long illness. The funeral services were held from his home in Viola, Idaho. Elder E. N. Sargeant assisted the writer in the performance of the last rites. A. M. DART.

LEEK.— Bethven V. Leek died Sept. 14, 1914, aged 6 years and 9 months. He came to Asheville, N. C., with his foster parents a few months ago. He was a quiet, affectionate child, loved by all. We hope to meet him in the resurrection morning. J. S. KILLEN.

BARDWELL.— Mary J. Bardwell was born April 26, 1838, and died Sept. 8, 1914. She was a faithful, devoted Seventh-day Adventist for many years. Two sons and several grandchildren are left to mourn. Words of comfort to the congregation assembled in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Colville, Wash., were spoken by the writer. W. WOODFORD.

ALLYN.— Mary Allyn died in Birmingham, Ala., aged 88 years and 7 months. Three years ago the light of present truth came to her, and she died rejoicing in the Lord. She loved the Sabbath, and looked anxiously for the good old REVIEW from week to week. We know that if we are faithful we shall meet her again in “that glad morn of morns.” MRS. J. C. ALLYN.

GRAHAM.— Mary Frances Graham was born in Virginia, Feb. 25, 1831, and died at Fort Worth, Tex., Sept. 11, 1914. About fifteen years ago she accepted present truth, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. For many years her home was in Sedalia, Mo., and interment was made at that place. She is survived by two daughters and one son. L. W. TENNY.

BROOKS.— Minerva Pratt was born in Benzie County, Michigan, March 17, 1875, and died at her home in Frankfort, Mich., Sept. 14, 1914. In 1891 she was united in marriage with Grant Brooks. Several children were born to this union, all of whom survive. The deceased accepted the third angel’s message early in life, and fell asleep in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. L. G. NYMAN.

BOSTON.— Martha Davis Boston was born in Cedar County, Missouri, July 11, 1839. The greater part of her life was spent in the State where she was born. During the war, in the year 1863, she was married to Hinton C. Boston. Of their ten children six are left to mourn. Ten years after her marriage, Sister Boston was led to accept present truth. She was a devoted Christian, highly spoken of by all her neighbors. Our sister was laid to rest in Christian County, Missouri, Aug. 1, 1914. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. S. A. MOTT.