Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 27, 1914

CADY.—Nancy Jane Hall was born in Ohio, July 16, 1834. She died in College Place, Wash., July 5, 1914. Had she lived eleven days longer she would have been eighty years of age. In early life with her father's family she moved to Wisconsin, where she was married to Philander H. Cady in March, 1854. To them were born eleven children, of whom six are now living. These are Dr. M. P. Cady, Elder B. J. Cady, Mrs. Mary E. Jorgensen, Prof. M. E. Cady, Prof. U. T. Cady, and Mrs. V. J. Farnsworth. Besides these there are seven grandchildren. Father and mother accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1857, when its friends and advocates were few. For a time they were the only Sabbath keepers in Poy Sippi, Waushara Co., Wis., where they long resided. Their hospitable home was open wide to all laborers in the message. Their early and middle life was devoted to the rearing of their children, their greatest anxiety being that they might adorn the truth they all professed in early years. Their money was cheerfully given to every good work; and when their children were grown, they gave them also to the service of the Lord. After this, mother joined father in his public labor in the Wisconsin Conference. This continued until his death, in 1897, after which she resided with her oldest son till she came to College Place, Wash., about four years ago. Here she endeared herself to many by her cheerfulness and faithfulness in service. Her health was good until last September, after which she was feeble, and at times suffered much. She fell asleep the evening of July 5, her last words being, “I am so tired.” She came to her end “in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.” During all her life she proved her God to be one of mercy and love, and completely confided in him. In her life it could truly be said of her, “She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.” She was large-hearted and sympathetic, and those who went to her in any trouble found a friend and comforter. She ever represented the highest ideals as a wife and mother in the Christian home; and, reaching beyond her own circle, was a helper of those in need. In many hearts a monument of love has been erected to her memory never to be destroyed. In her later years she carried on a large missionary correspondence, and then peacefully went to rest after a day of social converse with many who visited her. The funeral services were conducted by Elders A. J. Breed and H. W. Decker, who had long been intimate friends, and who bore eloquent testimony to her hospitality, her untiring labor for others, and her finished work. She was laid to rest beside her son George, who sleeps in the College Place cemetery. In our sorrow we find comfort in the blessed hope that those “which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” “Her children arise up, and call her blessed.” VESTA J. FARNSWORTH.

ROBERTS.—Charles Roberts was born at Keokuk, Iowa, April 19, 1839, and died at College View, Nebr., June 28, 1914. He served his country during a part of the Civil War, and received an honorable discharge at its close. At the age of sixteen, he, with his father's family, moved from the State of Iowa to Unionville, Mo., where he resided until 1868. Oct. 16, 1864, he was married to Miss Malinda Hall. To this union were born four daughters, all of whom survive their parents, Sister Roberts having died in College View, Nebr., Dec. 15, 1912. The family moved to the State of Nebraska in 1868, and to College View in the summer of 1892. Brother and Sister Roberts accepted present truth in 1885 under the labors of Elder A. J. Cudney, and rejoiced to the end in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Brother Roberts was much interested in the spread of the truth, which he dearly loved. He distributed our literature among his neighbors and friends. Those who knew him best learned to love him most. We feel sure that he sleeps in Jesus, and that if we are faithful, we shall meet him in the resurrection morning, where disease and death will never separate. W. F. KENNEDY.

OXLEY.—Mary King Oxley was born Nov. 5, 1826, in Clinton County, Ohio, and died June 27, 1914, in Battle Creek, Mich. In 1860 she was united in marriage with Alfred T. Oxley, who passed away fourteen years ago. Sister Oxley, with her husband, accepted the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the fall of 1867. To her vows she was ever faithful. Her Bible was her daily companion, and she could repeat many portions from memory. She was a devoted and loving mother, always kind and patient, forgetful of self for the comfort of those around her. Four sons, three daughters, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren sorrow because of their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer from Ps. 73: 26. C. F. McVAGH.

SAGE.—Robert Fiske Sage, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sage, died at the home of his parents, in Jamestown, N. Y., July 2, 1914, aged 1 year, 9 months, and 14 days. He will be greatly missed in the home, but these sorrowing parents find comfort in the hope of the resurrection. H. L. SHOUP.

PEARSON.—Walter Pearson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pearson, of Lander, Wyo., was born Dec. 19, 1912, and died July 10, 1914. With hope in the resurrection the bereaved parents laid him away to await the soon coming of the Life-giver. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. S. F. McCULLY.

HENRY.—Marvin Ray Henry was born Dec. 15, 1895, and died July 15, 1914. He manifested an uncomplaining spirit and great patience during his suffering. There was a marked change in his experience during the last few weeks of his life, although he did not definitely profess faith in Christ. He is survived by his mother, three sisters, and one brother. A. M. DART.

MARCHUS.—Died in Loma Linda, Cal., July 2, 1914, Anton Marchus. He was born in Denmark Dec. 11, 1843, and was married to Johannah Olsen in 1868. Two years later they came to America, and while living in North Dakota heard and accepted present truth. During the last ten years of his life the family home was in San Pasqual, Cal. The wife and children, who are left to mourn, sorrow not as do others who have no hope. The funeral service was largely attended. R. S. OWEN.

BONNEY.—Jeanette Arabell Howard was born in New Haven, Oswego County, N. Y., March 16, 1853. May 4, 1876, she was united in marriage with Moses Bonney, in Yale, Mich. Three daughters were born to them, all of whom survive. Sister Bonney united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1894, having accepted the faith under the labors of Elders W. R. Mathews and William Simpson. For years she was an invalid, but through all her suffering was resigned to her Heavenly Father's will. She fell asleep at the home of her daughter July 7, 1914. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. S. E. KILAMAY.

WILLIAMS.—Maggie Williams was born in Ohio in the year 1843, and died at her home in El Paso, Tex., June 26, 1914. Twenty-two years ago she was married to J. E. Williams in Montana. Her first husband was named Campbell, and to this union were born two children, who are living. The deceased was a Christian nearly all her life, and a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for nineteen years. She was especially interested in circulating literature containing the message for this time. Her life was an unselfish effort to help others, and we laid her to rest, assured that she will arise in the resurrection morning. She is survived by her companion and two children. M. R. PROCTOR.

BALL.—Henry G. Ball, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ball, was born at Sylvia, Kans., July 12, 1887, and died at Fortis, Kans., June 25, 1914. He was converted at the age of sixteen, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he was a faithful, active member until his death. Brother Ball was drowned in the north fork of the Solomon River. The river had risen and washed out the place where he had been accustomed to go in bathing, and as he could not swim, having got into deep water, he was unable to reach the bank. He was united in marriage to Miss Estella Almina Dixon just four weeks before his death. His wife, with his father, mother, sister, three brothers, and other relatives and friends, mourn his untimely death. He sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of the Life-giver to a glorious immortality. N. T. SUTTON.

SAUNDERS.—Egbert Benton Saunders was born in West Gaines, N. Y., March 5, 1834, and died in Lodi, Cal., June 6, 1914. Brother Saunders accepted the advent message at an early age, and began preaching when twenty-three years old. He was acquainted with many of our pioneer ministers, but labored principally as a self-supporting worker. He was in California a number of years, and spent considerable time in visiting isolated families and small churches, and in preaching to them. A number of his last years were spent in Sheridan, Oregon, where he served as elder of the church. He is survived by a wife and three children. Brother Saunders was loyal to the message, and his life was a testimony to the power of the truth, which has been the guiding star of so many during years of patient waiting. D. T. FORD.