Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 23, 1916

ELWIN.—Mrs. Florence Sarah Elwin died at her home, in Coxen Hole, Ruatan, Feb. 4, 1916. She was born on the island in 1860. She suffered for many years, and for some time before her death was a cripple. One daughter and one brother are left to mourn. ISAAC BAKER.

ERWAY.—Frances Barr Erway, of Edenville, Mich., died Feb. 12, 1916, aged 29 years. Early in life she became a commandment keeper, and was a happy, devout Christian until the end. Her husband and three children, together with her parents, two brothers, and three sisters, are left to mourn. M. C. GUILD.

PHILLIPS.—Perry G. Phillips was born near Birmingham, Mich., Feb. 24, 1859, and died at the place of his birth, Feb. 8, 1916. He was a devoted member of the church in his home town, and was faithful in his Christian duties. We feel confident that he sleeps in Jesus, and his sorrowing wife and sons are comforted by the blessed hope. L. T. NICOLA.

THOMPSON.—Clinton Olive Redus Thompson, formerly Patterson, died at her home in Fresno, Cal., Jan. 24, 1916, aged 52 years and 11 months. About twenty-five years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Handley, Tex., but she was a member of our company in Fresno when called by death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. H. ADAMS.

LOWDERMILK.—Mrs. Janet Lowdermilk died at the home of her daughter, in Joplin, Mo., Feb. 2, 1916, aged 85 years, 7 months, and 26 days. Although not a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, mother was a Christian woman whom to know was to love. She observed the seventh-day Sabbath. Four sons and two daughters, together with a large circle of sorrowing friends, mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Elder S. W. Johnson, assisted by the Baptist minister of Joplin. W. H. BROWN.

NELSON.—Peter Nelson was born in Denmark, Nov. 29, 1829. He came to America at the age of thirty-two, and later accepted present truth. He remained faithful to the third angel's message, and died at the home of his son, in Clear Lake, Wis., Feb. 4, 1916. A devoted wife, seven children, three stepchildren, and a sister are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. P. A. HANSON.

JOHNSON.—Randal Melanchthon Johnson was born in West Newton, Pa., and for twenty-six years worked at the stove molder's trade. He came to California in 1900, and accepted present truth under the labors of Elder F. E. Brown, uniting with the Laguna Street church, of San Francisco, in 1905. He fell asleep at Fresno, Cal., Jan. 6, 1916, in the hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. E. H. ADAMS.

PAGE.—Alja Z. Page was born in Clinton County, Michigan, May 23, 1880. He was married to Rosa M. Bellnap on Nov. 18, 1907. About ten years ago he consecrated his life to God in the giving of the third angel's message. Though called upon to suffer much, yet he was ever patient, and rejoiced in the blessed hope of eternal life. His death occurred at his home, near Elwell, Mich., Feb. 14, 1916. He is survived by his companion, parents, and one brother. A. V. MORRISON.

CUSTER.—Mrs. Mary Ranstead Custer was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana, June 15, 1862, and died in South Bend, Ind., Feb. 17, 1916, after a short illness. She accepted the third angel's message about fourteen years ago, and became one of the charter members of the South Bend church. Hers was a consistent Christian life, and we believe she will have a part in the first resurrection. A husband, four daughters, one sister, and three brothers survive. E. F. PETERSON.

PARKINSON.—Died at the home of her son, in Austin, Tex., Mrs. Charlotte Welsh Parkinson, aged 75 years. She was born in Manchester, England, in 1840, and was married to Henry Parkinson on March 21, 1864. They came to Texas in 1869. She was left a widow in 1912, and then came to Austin, where she first learned of the third angel's message, and accepted the truths taught by Seventh-day Adventists, uniting with the church July 26, 1913. She sleeps in Jesus. ELIJAH TAYLOR.

HARVEY.—Euphemie Berly was born in Mondon, France, July 27, 1851, and died in Santa Rosa, Cal., Feb. 13, 1916. She came to the United States in 1872, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Denver, Colo., in 1892. Her marriage with Charles L. Harvey took place in July, 1894. Four years ago they came to California, and her membership was transferred to the Healdsburg church, from which she was buried. Her husband, one son, and one sister mourn. W. H. SAXBY.

BOGER.—Mrs. Mary Margaret Boger was born in Prairie Duchien, Wis., Nov. 15, 1837, and died at her home, near Machias, Wash., Nov. 27, 1915. Mother accepted present truth forty-one years ago, under the labors of Elder John Atkinson. Funeral services were conducted from the Congregational church by Elder P. O. Johnson, assisted by the pastor, and we laid her to rest, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Her husband, one daughter, and the writer are left to mourn. H. C. BOGER.

RENTFRO.—Sept. 15, 1915, Alma Hiatt-Rentfro fell peacefully asleep in Kansas City, Mo. She was married to W. Earl Rentfro Dec. 22, 1909. It was in 1907, while she was a student at Union College, that she first gave her heart to God. She was a devoted wife, a kind and loving daughter and sister, always scattering rays of sunshine wherever she went. During her last illness she trusted all to our heavenly Father, and passed away resigned to his will. Her husband, parents, five sisters, and three brothers, together with a wide circle of relatives and friends, mourn her untimely death, but not without hope. Burial services were conducted at the home of her parents, in Winfield, Kans. N. A. H.

VOGT.—Little Dolerie, the two-year-old daughter of Howard and Corine Purdham Vogt, died in Jackson, Mich., Feb. 22, 1916. Funeral services were held in Battle Creek, where interment took place. The sorrowing parents are comforted by the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. GEO. E. LANGDON.

SHIRK.—Mrs. Benjamin Shirk, formerly Caroline Reichelt, died in Albuna, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 17, 1915, aged 64 years and 19 days. Sister Shirk accepted present truth about twenty years ago, and her loss will be greatly felt by the Albuna church, as well as in her home and the community in general, for she was loved by all who knew her. Her husband, a son, and a daughter are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. L. T. NICOLA.

BOND.—Seth H. Bond was born Oct. 8, 1845, in the State of Iowa, and died in Healdsburg, Cal., Feb. 5, 1916. The family moved to Oregon in 1853, and later to California, where Brother Bond taught school for nearly forty years. About the time he began this school work, he accepted present truth, and was in full harmony with all points of the message until his death. He is survived by three daughters, a brother, and a sister. J. ADAMS STEVENS.

PERRY.—Mrs. Eliza Gertrude Perry was born in Caymans, in 1841. When she was seven years of age, her parents moved to the island of Bonacca. In 1892 the light of present truth came to her through the labors of Elder Hutchins, and she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her marriage took place in 1865. Her death occurred at La Ceiba, Spanish Honduras, Central America, Jan. 18, 1916. The funeral services were conducted in both Spanish and English. One son, one brother, and three sisters are left to mourn. ISAAC BAKER.

BALCH.—Lucy Balch, née Maxey, died in Fresno, Cal., Jan. 16, 1916, aged 60 years, 10 months, and 4 days. She was born in Greenville, Ill. She accepted the third angel's message in Curtis, Nebr., under the labor of Pastor L. A. Hoopes, was a charter member of the church organized in Reedley, Cal., in 1912, and was one of its delegates attending the recent Central California conference in Fresno. When on the way to her room Friday night, January 14, walking arm in arm with Sister Alice Woods, of Reedley, she was knocked down by an auto, receiving a fracture of the skull. She lingered for two days, never regaining consciousness, and fell asleep in Jesus Sunday night, just as the last meeting of the conference closed. Funeral service was conducted in Parlier, her home town, in the Methodist church, by Elder F. E. Brown, assisted by the local pastor, Brother Rider, and the writer. Sister Balch was a devout Christian. A large company of friends and neighbors join the husband, son, and two daughters in mourning this sister's untimely death. E. H. ADAMS.

MILLER.—John Alexander Miller, Jr., the youngest of four children, was born in Galesburg, Ill., July 25, 1894, and died Monday, Jan. 24, 1916. When he was six years old his parents embraced present truth. In 1900 the family moved to Boggstown, Ind., and two years later to Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. Since then John had been attending our schools at Takoma Park, with the exception of one year at South Lancaster Academy. In 1906 he was baptized, and subsequently joined the Takoma Park church, of which he was an active, earnest member. He was a young man of Christian character and good ability, and did excellent work in his classes. Within the last year he had decided to give his life to the ministry. His last illness came on in the form of a hard cold, and developed into pneumonia. The funeral services were held at Takoma Park church, and were conducted by Elder W. A. Spicer, assisted by Elders W. T. Knox, J. L. Shaw, C. M. Sorenson, S. M. Butler, and H. H. Votaw. The members of the Takoma Park church, also the faculty and students of the Washington Missionary College, attended. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides many devoted friends, a father, mother, two brothers, and one sister. J. L. SHAW.

RICE.—Mrs. Anna M. Rice was born Jan. 6, 1827, and died Feb. 17, 1916, in Alliance, Ohio. A faithful wife, a loving mother, and a kind friend, she was respected by all who knew her. She sleeps in Jesus until the dawning of the resurrection morning. W. J. VENEN.

MEADE.—Susanna Rinehart was born in Allegheny, Pa., in 1841, and died Feb. 11, 1916. She was united in marriage with Jahiel F. Meade in 1863. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living. Sister Meade accepted present truth during tent meetings conducted by L. M. Stuart and E. P. Danville, and was a consistent Christian, a kind and loving wife and mother, ever mindful of the comfort of others. C. F. McVAGH.

EVANS.—George Oliver Evans died in Fresno, Cal., Jan. 29, 1916, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 15 days. A colporteur by the name of Elijah Taylor brought the present truth to him while he was living in Texas, and later he united with the Austin church. In 1902 his membership was transferred to Fresno, Cal. He suffered much during his last sickness, but was sustained by the Christian's hope. His companion is left to mourn. E. H. ADAMS.

MUHN.—Adam Muhn was born in Germany, April 18, 1846. During his infancy the family came to America and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa., later moving to Ohio and then to Michigan. May 5, 1870, he was married to Miss Hattie Church, and four children were born to them. Brother Muhn was a consistent Christian, and fell asleep in Jesus on Feb. 16, 1916. His wife and two daughters, also one brother and four sisters, are left to mourn. R. U. GARRETT.

CROSS.—Washington Jennings Cross was born in Sutton, Quebec, Canada, March 22, 1840. He went to Vermont in 1864. His marriage to Viah O. Edson took place in Palermo, N. Y., July 17, 1866. In 1883 the family moved to Battle Creek, Mich., and Brother Cross spent two years in Bible and colporteur work, coming to Kansas in 1885. In 1902 the family moved to Hutchinson, Kans., where Brother Cross died Jan. 25, 1916. His wife, one son, and two daughters mourn. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1863, and years only served to increase his devotion to God and his cause. A. S. BRINGLE.