Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 13, 1916

Johnson.— Isaac Johnson died in Wallowa, Oregon, Jan. 30, 1916, aged 43 years. He was baptized by the writer twenty-four years ago, and fell asleep in the hope of soon meeting his Saviour. His wife, three small children, and other relatives are left to mourn. W. W. Steward.

Jensen.— Edith Marie, only daughter of Frank and Ella Jensen, of Battle Creek, Mich., died March 10, 1916, aged 19 months. She was a sunbeam in the home. Her sudden death was a severe blow to the parents, but they find comfort in the blessed hope. G. E. Langdon.

McIlvanie.— Robert McIlvanie died Jan. 4, 1916, aged 77 years. His death was caused by an explosion. He was a member of the Vancouver (British Columbia) Seventh-day Adventist church, and was a real missionary. While he rests from his labors, his works do follow him. A. O. Burrill.

Hellriegel.— Louise Hellriegel died at her home, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 10, 1916, aged 79 years. She accepted the third angel’s message twelve years ago, and united with the German Seventh-day Adventist church of Pittsburgh. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. John P. Gaede.

Gardner.— James E. Gardner died in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 26, 1916, aged 45 years and 5 months. He accepted the third angel’s message in Hampton in 1906, and until his death was an earnest advocate of present truth. His wife and son and daughter are left to mourn. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Leesburg, Va., to await the call of the Life-giver. C. L. Stone.

Campbell.— Desdamona Cecilia Martin was born in Jefferson County, New York, June 7, 1832. She was married to Joseph Campbell Aug. 11, 1866. Their one child died in infancy. Mrs. Campbell became a Seventh-day Adventist over forty years ago, and united with the church at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., remaining faithful until her death, which occurred in that place on Feb. 11, 1916. G. F. Hilton, M. D.

Haverty.— Minnie A. Freeman was born in Olathe, Kans., Sept. 12, 1872, and was married to William K. Haverty, Dec. 24, 1896. She died suddenly at her home, near Eudora, Kans., Sept. 16, 1915. The husband, two sons, two daughters, one brother, one sister, and many friends are left to mourn. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with which she united in 1903. She sleeps in hope. A. E. Johnson.

Hartman.— Mignonette Hartman was born in Williamsport, Pa., May 29, 1861. She accepted present truth through the efforts of Elder E. J. Hibbard in 1890, and in 1909 came to Buenos Aires, South America, with her brother, G. E. Hartman, secretary of the South American Union Conference. She died at the River Plate Sanitarium Jan. 19, 1916. Having suffered for years from the disease which caused her death, she longed for release. Day by day she gave evidence that her life was hid with Christ in God, and we are confident that she will have a part in the first resurrection. J. W. Westphal.

Parsons.— Mrs. Julia Parsons was born in Vermont, where she was married to Harmon Parsons. They moved to Red Cloud, Nebr., where, in the summer of 1886, she embraced present truth under the labors of Elder L. A. Hoopes and the writer. The family came to Battle Creek, Mich., in 1893, where she died March 6, 1916. One son is left to mourn. G. E. Langdon.

Lane.— Britania H. Dewey was born in New York, Feb. 21, 1830. She was married to John Harris in 1848, and of their four children none survives. Her second husband was Ezra Lane, to whom she was married in 1890. She accepted present truth in the early eighties. She died March 9, 1916, at the home of Elder J. W. Beams, in Nevada, Iowa, where she spent the last eleven years of her life. A. R. Ogden.

Browning.— Earl Everett Browning was born in Bedford, Mich., Nov. 27, 1896, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., March 5, 1916. Last July he was united in marriage with Miss Eva Fink, who, with his parents, one brother, and one sister, mourns his death. Earl was a generous-hearted young man, inclined toward the service of God. A short time before his death he began to read the Bible through. G. E. Langdon.

Michael.— Sylvia May Michael was born near Ozawkie, Kans., Sept. 6, 1893. When she was a small child, her parents moved to Topeka, and at the age of thirteen she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A severe illness lasting more than two years terminated in her death on Jan. 29, 1916. She was a patient sufferer, and fell asleep peacefully, confident of a part in the first resurrection. Her parents and one sister mourn. W. H. Clark.

Vallentine.— John Vallentine was born in Manchester, England, in July, 1841. He died at the National Soldiers’ Home, Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 12, 1915. In 1863 he was married to Mandane Capper. To them were born ten daughters, seven of whom, with their mother, are living. Forty-six years ago Brother Vallentine embraced present truth through the reading of some tracts, and we believe that he rests in hope of the Lord’s soon coming.

Tucker.— John S. Tucker was born in Greenwich, N. Y., Sept. 16, 1841. His death occurred in Delta, Utah, March 8, 1916. At Edison, Ohio, in 1886, he accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and continued a faithful member of that church until his death. His wife and two children, together with a brother and a sister, survive. He was ready to answer the call of the grim messenger, believing that the Life-giver will give him a part in the first resurrection. A. C. Tucker.

Larsen.— Niels Larsen was born in Denmark, Nov. 22, 1833, and died at his home near Lakeview, Mich., aged 82 years. He came to America with his parents at the age of twenty years, and spent twelve years in Pennsylvania. Then he came to Michigan, where he was united in marriage with Maren Elizabeth Nelson, March 9, 1866. Together they embraced the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson in 1869. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. M. Hoyt.

Curtiss.— Benjamin Franklin Curtiss was born in Scott County, Kentucky, Dec. 13, 1823. His early years were spent in Indiana, and finally he came to Iowa. His marriage to Amanda Hewlings occurred in 1843. Five sons and two daughters were born to them. With his wife he was in the advent movement of 1843, and was a regular reader of the Review and Herald from the time it was first published. Their home was a stopping place for the early pioneers in our work, Elder and Mrs. James White and Elder Joseph Bates frequently visiting them. Thus another of the early believers in the message has fallen asleep, at the age of 93 years, and rests until the coming of the Life-giver. A. R. Ogden.

Brownlee.— Mrs. Eliza Brownlee died Feb. 24, 1916, at the home of her son, in Washington, Pa. Her age was 84 years. She was a consistent Christian and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Five sons and two daughters are left to mourn. We feel confident that this dear sister will be called from the tomb when the Life-giver comes to claim his own. John P. Gaede.

Wright.— L. D. Wright was born in Carrollton, Ky., Jan. 12, 1866. He was married in 1888. His death occurred in Waynesville, N. C., Feb. 24, 1916. His wife and two children—a daughter and Elder John Wright of Alabama—are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Methodist pastor. Our brother sleeps, awaiting the call of his loving heavenly Father. J. S. Killen.

Horner.— Anna Glass Hammond was born in Kansas, Nov. 27, 1857. She was married to John W. Horner in 1876, and became the mother of ten children. Sister Horner resided near Salem, Oregon, for twenty-five years. A few years ago her attention was called to the message being proclaimed by Seventh-day Adventists, and she gladly accepted present truth. Her death occurred at Salem, March 2, 1916. Six children are left to mourn. H. G. Thurston.

McFall.— Mrs. Sophronia Page McFall, formerly Quakenbush, died Feb. 29, 1916, in Enid, Okla., in her seventy-second year. She was born in North Carolina, but in her early childhood the family moved to Indiana, and there, in the year 1866, she was married to Columbus R. McFall. Four of their eight children survive. Sister McFall accepted the Sabbath truth twenty-five years ago, and was an earnest Christian till the time of her death. W. R. Hanson.

Burnham.— Helen Clark was born in Connecticut, March 12, 1829. In early life she gave her heart to God, and at the age of twenty-one was married to James Rulaford. To them was born one son. Being left a widow, she later married James Burnham. Ten years ago she came to College Place, Wash., to live with her son, and died at his home, March 1, 1916, in the bright hope of meeting the Saviour when he comes to claim his waiting people. A. J. Breed.

Bedford.— Lyman Bedford was born June 2, 1830, in Woodstock, Ontario, and died at his home, in Washington Heights, Chicago, Ill., March 1, 1916. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1887 Dr. Bedford united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, through the efforts of Elder G. B. Starr. He was married, in 1894, to Theresa Potter, who, with one son, survives. He was a consistent Christian, and fell asleep leaving all to the care of our heavenly Father. Theresa Bedford.

Hemmings.— Mrs. E. J. Hemmings was born in Oswego, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1838. For many years her home was in Pensaukee, Wis., and she was a member of the Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist church. In 1914, after the death of her husband, she went to Chicago, Ill., making her home with her granddaughter. She also transferred her membership to the Central Chicago church. Her death occurred at the Good Samaritan Inn, Hinsdale, Ill., March 2, 1916. Three grandchildren are left to mourn. Mrs. Ellen B. Smith.

Joseph.— William Joseph was born in Brookfield, Pa., Dec. 27, 1827. He was married to Rachel Ann Gibbs Feb. 28, 1860, and to this union were born four children. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War. In 1886 he moved his family to Elm Hall, Mich., where he resided until his death, on Feb. 28, 1916. In 1893 Brother Joseph embraced the third angel’s message, and ever remained a faithful member of the Sumner (Mich.) church. During the last nineteen years of his life he was totally blind. His faithful wife and one daughter are left to mourn. H. B. Westcott.

Bowen.— Mrs. Lucy Bowen was born in the State of Pennsylvania, Feb. 22, 1833, and died at the Glendale Sanitarium, in California, Feb. 24, 1916. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1855, and fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. Two children, a daughter, and L. M. Bowen, manager of the Loma Linda Sanitarium and the College of Medical Evangelists, survive. N. P. Neilsen.

Morwood.— Stewart Morwood was born in Stark County, Illinois, in 1857. He came to Missouri in 1871, settling in Bates County, where he died Feb. 27, 1916. He was married to Miss Candace Baker, of Pleasanton, Kans., in 1909. He heard only two sermons on present truth, yet accepted it two years ago, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. He was an earnest Bible student, and highly regarded by those who knew him. D. E. Huffman.

Covell.— Cornelia Miller was born in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, Aug. 16, 1881. She took the nurses’ course at the St. Helens (Cal.) Sanitarium, and later was married to Charles Enoch, accompanying him to Trinidad, where they did self-supporting missionary work. After the death of her husband she came to her former home, in St. John’s, Oregon, and four years ago was married to Dr. Fred Covell. Her death occurred Feb. 21, 1916, as the result of a surgical operation. We feel confident that she will have a part in the first resurrection. C. A. Purdom.

McWilliam.— Died in Nevada, Iowa, Jan. 4, 1916, Andrew McWilliam, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 28 days. He was born in Dane County, Wisconsin, and was united in marriage with Mrs. Elsie McWilliam, in Jefferson, Iowa, Feb. 16, 1876. To them were born six children, who, with the mother, two brothers, and other relatives, are left to mourn. Brother McWilliam accepted present truth in 1900, and remained a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until the end of his life. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. W. McComas. Mrs. Nellie V. Cross.

Boehm.— Anne Louise Boehm was born in Detroit, Mich., March 31, 1875. She was formerly a Bible worker in east Michigan, and for several years served as resident nurse at the Michigan Home for Girls. Her death, resulting from an accident, occurred at the U. B. A. Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., March 17, 1916. Her beautiful character and unselfish love for the erring and needy endeared her to all who knew her, and we feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. Three brothers and one sister are left of her immediate relatives. Mrs. Mary D. McKee.

Brower.— Barbara B. Brower, four-year-old daughter of Brother and Sister J. C. Brower who were on their way, under appointment by the Mission Board, to take up work in Valparaiso, South America, died on shipboard Feb. 21, 1916. They came ashore at Callao, Peru, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Archard, a Methodist minister who boarded the boat at Panama. The little one was laid to rest in the Bellavista Cemetery, at Callao, and the sorrowing parents continued their journey to their appointed field. They are comforted by the “blessed hope.” A. L. Westphal.

Boynton.— Myrt[a] Ferren was born near Pawnee City, Nebr., June 4, 1880. She gave her heart to God in early childhood, and was baptized by her father at Phillipsburg, Kans. She was graduated from Union College with the class of 1901, and began teaching. She was married to W. S. Boynton, Aug. 4, 1903, and they continued in the school work together, teaching in Montana and Southern California until June, 1914, when they came to Georgia. Her faithful, earnest life was an inspiration to the many young people with whom she was associated. Her husband, mother, two sisters, and one brother mourn. N. V. Willess.