Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 21, 1916

Jackson.—Sarah A. Jackson died in Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 20, 1916, aged 68 years. She was one of the first members of the First Pittsburgh Church. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn their loss, but they confidently expect to meet her at the return of Christ. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer. D. A. Parsons.

Rhine.—Elizabeth B. Rhine died Jan. 17, 1916, in Pittsburgh, Pa., in her seventy-sixth year. Sister Rhine embraced the message over thirty years ago, and was the second person to accept present truth in this city. She remained a consistent member of the First Pittsburgh Church until her death. She was beloved by those of like faith. The funeral services were conducted at the home of her son, Dr. S. B. Rhine. D. A. Parsons.

Latta.—Mary Lorinda Busk was born in Niagara County, New York, Oct. 14, 1848. She was married to Silas Latta in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 1, 1872. All of their four children have been laid to rest, and she fell asleep in Guthrie, Okla., July 23, 1916. At the time of her death she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Arkansas City, Kans. Her husband, with several brothers and a sister, mourn. Edward J. Busk.

Weeks.—Anna Kathryn Weeks was born in Binghamton, N. Y., July 8, 1892, and died Aug. 25, 1916, at the home of her parents, in Albany, N. Y. Sister Anna had been a faithful follower of the Lord, and a firm believer in this message for the past four years. Her one desire was to help others. Funeral services were conducted in Albany by the writer, and the body was taken to Binghamton for burial. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. E. L. Cardly.

Harlan.—Milton Harlan was born in Iowa April 7, 1861, and died near Goldendale, Wash., Aug. 23, 1916. His death was caused by the breaking of a derrick rope, which let him fall to the ground from a load of hay. His wife and seven children are left to mourn, but not without hope. Brother Harlan and his companion were baptized into the faith of the third angel’s message twenty years ago. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 5:4. W. W. Steward.

Coyl.—Mary Andre was born near Powellsville, Ohio, April 2, 1842, and died at her home, near Franklin Furnace, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1916. She was married to John W. Coyl Dec. 19, 1871, and one daughter and four sons were born to them. Sister Coyl became a Christian in early life, and after hearing the third angel’s message she and her husband joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Wheelersburg in 1888. She remained a faithful member till her death. J. F. Olmsted.

Wagner.—Susan Smith was born in Bradley County, Tennessee, March 28, 1845. Most of her early life was spent in that State, where she was married to John Mitchell in August, 1869. Two children were born to them. She survived her husband, and in 1878 was united in marriage with S. B. Wagner, of Thayer, Kans. She was a charter member of the Thayer church, organized in 1863, and lived a faithful, consistent life until her death, April 10, 1916. Her only son was present at the funeral services. W. H. Clark.

Taft.—Helen E. Smith was born in Salmon Falls, Cal., March 11, 1867, and died Aug. 29, 1916. She was married May 9, 1899, in Spokane, Wash., to Geo. L. Taft. Her husband, three children, her mother, two sisters, two brothers, and many friends, are left to mourn. Sister Taft had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church for five or six years. She was fully resigned to death, confident that her life was hid with Christ. She was a resident of Walla Walla, Wash., but interment took place at Spokane. A. M. Dart.

Hodge.—Valeria E. Scofield was born in Carlton, Orleans Co., N. Y., March 25, 1844, and died in Mason, Mich., Aug. 16, 1916. She moved with her parents to Leslie, Mich., in 1865, and was united in marriage with Obed Hodges, of Bunker Hill, Mich., Feb. 11, 1866. To this union four children were born, two dying in infancy. Mrs. Hodges accepted the third angel’s message in early life, in which she was a steadfast and faithful believer until her death. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, two children, and other relatives. W. D. Parkhurst.

White.—Melva Irene White, infant daughter of John Leslie and Bessie Irene White, was born Sept. 14, 1915, in Hartford, Conn., and died after an illness of two days, at the home of her parents, Sept. 5, 1916. Words of comfort were spoken to the grief-stricken parents by the writer. Interment was made in Washington, D. C. D. E. Parmelee.

Barrister.—Rachel S. Barrister died at her home, in Hoquiam, Wash., Aug. 19, 1916. Sister Barrister had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church for twenty-eight years, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 33:17. We laid her away to rest until the call of the Life-giver. F. M. Oliver.

Pratt.—Emma L. Pratt, wife of Oliver Pratt, was born in Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1850, and died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 14, 1916. Sister Pratt accepted the truth under the labors of Elder J. N. Andrews, at the age of fifteen years, and was ever a firm believer in the message. She leaves a husband and three children, besides many sorrowing friends and relatives. The funeral service was held in the home, and was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder H. Nicola. R. A. Hart.

Benton.—John Benton was born Jan. 18, 1848, in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. He came to America when a young man, and lived for a short time in Iowa. He came to Lemoore, Cal., in 1875, where he afterward made his home. He accepted present truth in 1878, under the labors of Elder J. L. Wood. For a number of years he lost the right way, but last April was rebaptized by Elder F. E. Brown, uniting with the Lemoore church. He died Aug. 13, 1916, trusting in his Saviour. His wife, one son, and one daughter, two brothers, and one sister survive. E. H. Adams.

Sanburn.—Rachel E. Kent was born in Canada, March 15, 1830, and died in Leslie, Mich., July 16, 1916. At the age of twelve years she came to Michigan, and four years later she was united in marriage with Sanford Rosier. Twelve children were born to them. In 1878 Mr. Rosier died, and nine years later she was united in marriage with Warren Sanburn, who died July 8, 1887. In 1876 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church, of which she was a faithful member and an active worker until her death. She leaves three children and other relatives to mourn. W. D. Parkhurst.

Dryden.—Dr. Frederick Grant Dryden was born June 18, 1874, in Aledo, Ill., and died June 6, 1916. He attended Battle Creek College for his advanced training, and was a graduate of the American Medical Missionary College in 1901. In 1902 he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Hare, and is survived by his wife and two sons. His practice of medicine was chiefly in Utah and Colorado. He met his death in an accident near Morley, Colo. All his life he was identified with Seventh-day Adventists. We laid him away near his boyhood home, to await the call of the Lifegiver. W. A. Westworth.

Winter.—Hannah Ruckman was born in Pike County, Ohio, in 1821. The family lived in Illinois, where she grew to womanhood, and later she came to Iowa, where she was married to Hiram Smith in 1843. Four of their ten children are living. Being left a widow in 1890, some years later she was united in marriage with Robert Winter, but she was again left alone in 1911. Her death occurred Aug. 16, 1916. Mother accepted present truth in 1860, and was ever faithful to the third angel’s message. She loved to give to the cause of God, and often denied herself necessities that she might have more to contribute. Funeral services were conducted by the Methodist Episcopal pastor. Mrs. M. J. Walker.