Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 26, 1916

Rowe.—Violet Louise Rowe, infant daughter of William and Freda Rowe, was born Nov. 14, 1915, in Traverse City, Mich., and died after a short illness Sept. 8, 1916. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. A. Piper.

Nelson.—Etta Fay Nelson, infant daughter of Brother and Sister Edward Nelson, died in Hopewell, Oregon, Sept. 21, 1916. The sorrowing parents are comforted by the blessed hope of a resurrection morning soon to come. H. G. Thurston.

Gordon.—Essie Junia Gordon, infant daughter of Brother and Sister Gordon, was born Sept. 14, 1915, near Wray, Colo., and died at the same place Sept. 8, 1916, after an illness of two weeks. The thought of a soon-coming Saviour comforts the sorrowing family. C. B. Sutton.

Southward.—Pauline Southward was born July 12, 1848, and died in Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1916, after an illness of nine weeks. She had known this truth for more than twenty years, and fell asleep in hope of soon meeting her Saviour. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer. C. F. Woertz.

Kephart.—Mrs. Jane Kephart was born Dec. 29, 1829, in Pennsylvania, and died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 28, 1916. The last forty-three years of her life were spent in Iowa, and for twenty-seven years she was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Atalissa. Three sons and one daughter mourn. Mrs. Minnie Sype.

Salisbury.—Ara Salisbury was born in 1873, and died at the Mercy Hospital in Saginaw, Mich., as the result of an accident. Brother Salisbury accepted the third angel’s message at the age of twenty-one, and three years of his life were devoted to the colporteur work. April 2, 1903, he was united in marriage with Miss Minta Glaspie, and to them were born eight children. Brother Salisbury loved this message, and was devoted to the cause of God. His wife and seven children mourn. H. B. Westcott. (Lake Union Herald please copy)

Lindower.—Geo. F. Lindower was born in Brent, Ky., Oct. 2, 1885. He was married to Cenna Carner Aug. 29, 1903, and about seven years ago united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hamilton, Ohio. From that time until his death, which occurred Aug. 20, 1916, he was a consistent Christian. His companion and five children survive. J. J. Marietta.

Nickens.—John Ella Nickens was born near Port Vincent, La., May 6, 1904, and died Sept. 29, 1916. She gave her heart to God in the summer of 1915 and expressed a desire for baptism, but the rite was never performed. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. L. B. Spear.

La’Brec.—Catherine R. Vankirk was born in New York, Jan. 12, 1840. Her first marriage was to Mr. Martin, and four of their six children are living. About fourteen years ago she was united in marriage with Mr. La-Brec, and a few years later they were led to accept present truth. She fell asleep at her home, in Elma, Wash., Sept. 25, 1916, trusting in the Lord as her Saviour. J. W. Boynton.

Cochran.—Charles K. Cochran was born in Silver Springs, N. Mex., Dec. 18, 1884, and died near Turlock, Cal., Sept. 19, 1916. A little over a year ago he gave his heart to the Lord, and fell asleep hoping for a part in the first resurrection. His wife, formerly Ella M. Wine, his parents, three brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn, but the hope of a glad reunion gives them hope and courage. Clarence Santee.

O’Reilly.—Mrs. James O’Reilly, of Onaway, Mich., died Sept. 18, 1916. She was born July 18, 1869, in Montrose, Mich. At the age of twenty she was married, and her home was in Onaway for twenty-seven years, where she was well known and loved. Mrs. O’Reilly was reared in a knowledge of present truth. Her companion, four children, two sisters, and four brothers, with a host of friends, are left to mourn. E. A. Bristol.

Peterson.—Johannes Gustof Peterson was born in Sweden, Aug. 20, 1865. He came to America with his parents in 1877, and settled in Rankin, Ill., where he resided until he moved to Battle Creek, Mich., in 1883. Under the labors of Elder A. O. Tait he accepted present truth, and was ever faithful to his religious duties. Brother Peterson was a quiet, retiring man, diligent in business, and ever ready to help those in need. Three brothers, one sister, and an aged mother mourn his death, which occurred Sept. 5, 1916. W. J. Blake.

Smith.—Olive Clarice Overton was born Jan. 5, 1886, and died at the home of her parents, in Oregon City, Oregon, Sept. 6, 1916. The early part of her life was spent in Redfield, Iowa, where she was baptized by Elder Luther Warren, at the age of thirteen. Later she went to the Dakotas, where she was active in missionary work. Coming to Oregon, she attended summer school at Walla Walla College, and there met Louis B. Smith, to whom she was married in 1915. Her husband, parents, four brothers, and three sisters survive. H. G. Thurston.

Darling.—Mrs. Mary E. Darling died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, St. Helena, Cal., Sept. 5, 1916. She was born near Pittsburgh, Pa., March 28, 1842. When she was fourteen years old, her parents moved to Kansas. On Nov. 2, 1863, she was married to Orlando Darling. They lived in Lawrence, Kans., until 1874, when they moved to California. Four years later they accepted the third angel’s message. Sister Darling loved the truth, and ever remained loyal to it. She was one of the helpers in the old Healdsburg College, and there endeared herself to many of the students. Her husband, one daughter, three sons, three brothers, and two sisters mourn. C. S. Prout.

Harvey.—As the result of an accident, Mrs. Regina Harvey died in Bakersfield, Cal., Sept. 12, 1916, aged 65 years and 11 months. In 1894 she accepted the third angel’s message through the labors of Brother J. A. Skinner in Albion, Nebr. Three years ago they came to California and settled in Bakersfield. She is survived by her aged husband and four married daughters. E. H. Adams.

Varring.—Henry E. Varring was born in England in 1860, and died in Seattle, Wash., May 18, 1916. He was a great sufferer for several years, but now rests in the blessed hope of a part in the first resurrection. His wife is left to mourn, but she sorrows in hope. His early life was spent in Australia, where most of his relatives still reside. J. F. Piper. (Australian papers please copy)

Watts.—Cora Gaines was born Dec. 5, 1886. At the age of eighteen she was married to Henry Watts, and to them were born three children. In 1909 she was converted and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, remaining faithful until called by death Sept. 30, 1916. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, one son, her father, three sisters, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. P. C. Hanson.

Sorensen.—Andrew Sorensen was born in Denmark, March 21, 1839, and died in Yorkville, Wis., Sept. 27, 1916. Coming to America in 1863, he settled in Racine County, and resided near Yorkville until his death. His companion and four of their seven children mourn, but they sorrow in hope. Brother Sorensen was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Raymond, Wis., and remained faithful until death. P. A. Hanson.

Merickel.—Charles P. Merickel was born in western Canada Feb. 10, 1829, and died at his home, in Mankato, Minn., Sept. 3, 1916. When Charles was ten years of age, his father moved to Summit, Wis., and there he grew to manhood. Feb. 1, 1854, he was married to Miss Erminia A. Goff, and in 1864 they came to Minnesota, settling in Blue Earth County, where they have since resided. The aged wife, six children, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. A. W. Kuehl.

Rossier.—C. B. Rossier was born near Gland, Switzerland, Aug. 28, 1830, and passed to his last earthly rest Sept. 17, 1916, at Bern, Kans. He came to America at the age of twenty-six, and in 1859 was married to Susanne H. Schaffter, in Mount Eaton, Ohio. Through study of the Bible he became convinced of the Sabbath truth, and in 1888 began the observance of the seventh day, faithfully keeping the commandments of God until his death. His wife, four sons, and six daughters mourn. *

Fenner.—Hiram A. Fenner was born in Macomb County, Michigan, Jan. 28, 1839. His parents were among the early settlers in that part of Michigan. When he was eleven years of age, the family began the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath. He was a consistent Christian. In early manhood he was active in educational work. Mr. Fenner married twice and was the father of thirteen children. His death occurred at his home, near Ithaca, Mich., Sept. 22, 1916. His companion, twelve children, and one brother mourn. R. U. Garrett.

Clough.—Clarence M. Clough was born in Nunda, Livingston Co., N. Y., March 20, 1844. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Doolittle Nov. 15, 1886, and for some time they lived in Almond, N. Y., but in 1869 moved to Muir, Ionia Co., Mich., which has since been their home. At the age of thirty-five Brother Clough united with the Seventh-day Adventist church, and was ever faithful to the cause he loved. He died at his home Sept. 10, 1916. His wife and two children mourn the loss of a devoted husband and a loving parent. W. I. Beebe.

Thomas.—Richard S. Thomas died suddenly at his home, in Liberty Center, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1916, aged 65 years and 7 months. At the age of seventeen he served his country during the Civil War. On Feb. 19, 1870, he was married to Sarah Melissa Stevens. Brother Thomas was converted in 1911, and at the time of his death was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Liberty Center. His wife and two children survive, and are comforted by the assurance that their loved one sleeps in Jesus. H. H. Burkholder.

Woodbury.—Alfred C. Woodbury was born in Jefferson County, New York, Nov. 7, 1836. In 1860 he was married to Miss Mina Haggard, who died in 1905. In 1863 he accepted the third angel’s message, and ever remained faithful. In 1907 he was married to Miss Anna M. Jensen. Brother Woodbury was a successful business man, and was always liberal in his support of gospel work. For a number of years his home was in Darlington, Wis. His death occurred in Beloit, Wis., Sept. 13, 1916. We are assured that he will have a part in the first resurrection. P. A. Hanson.