p. 1086 | Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 6, 1913

Obituaries

POWELL.—George Lesley, son of Brother and Sister George Powell, was born March 5, 1912, and died Sept. 28, 1913, at Colbom, Tenn. He was taken sick while at the Athens camp-meeting. The parents feel very keenly the loss of their darling, but are resigned to the will of the Master. W. H. BRANSON.

ALLEN.—Sister Allen died at the home of her niece in Flint, Mich., Oct. 17, 1913. She accepted present truth during the past year, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Flint. She is survived by one sister, who is a member of one of our churches in Indiana. The deceased passed away with the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The large number present at the funeral service attested the high esteem in which she was held. WM. GUTHRIE.

JONES.—Mrs. Allice P. Jones, widow of Mr. H. C. Jones, departed this life at the home of her daughter in Holly, Mich., Oct. 14, 1913. She accepted present truth in 1874, under the labors of Elder D. A. Robinson, and united with the Potterville church. Later she removed her membership to St. Charles. Four sons and four daughters mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The writer spoke words of comfort. Text, Luke 14:14. WM. GUTHRIE.

BOVEE.—Laura E. Bovee died in Stockton, Cal., Oct. 11, 1913, aged 64 years. In the summer of 1911 Sister Bovee, in company with her sister, visited Portland, Oregon, and while there was attracted by the singing to a large tent where Elder Luther Warren was conducting services. She and her sister gladly accepted present truth, and were baptized together in the Willamette River. The deceased is survived by several children and one sister. She fell asleep in Jesus with the hope of soon living in that land where death and suffering will be no more. F. DEWITT GAUTERAU.

SANFORD.—W. B. Sanford was born in New Haven, Conn. In early manhood he removed to Iowa. In the summer of 1878 he and his wife attended some lectures on the second coming of Christ. For many years a lover of the Bible, he became convinced of the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists. Three years ago he came to California, and was granted membership in the St. Helena church. During the last four years of his life he felt the feebleness of advanced age, but found comfort and help in God's Word. Five children survive. S. T. HARE.

HARRISON.—Frances M. Harrison was born April 24, 1834, and died Oct. 14, 1913, aged 79 years, 5 months, and 20 days. She accepted present truth in the year 1885, and for more than a quarter of a century was faithful and diligent in giving Bible readings, selling books, and distributing tracts and papers. As a result, she could name more than one hundred persons who had embraced the third angel's message through her labors. She is survived by five children and one sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18, to a large company of sympathizing neighbors and friends. JACOB WILBUR.

REEDER.—Isadore Viola Berry was born in Ohio, Dec. 15, 1856, and died at the home of her son in Sweeny, Tex., Oct. 8, 1913. In 1871 she was married to J. B. Reeder. Nine children were born to this union, seven of whom are left to mourn. The deceased accepted the third angel's message twenty years ago, at Chetopa, Kans., and until her death continued a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her last days were full of suffering, but her hope and trust in the Lord gave her strength to bear all patiently, and she was fully resigned to God's will. She was laid to rest by the side of her companion, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. EMMA LACY.

MURCH.—Mildred May Squire Murch was born in Gary, Minn., Oct. 17, 1881, and died Oct. 11, 1913. When she was a child, her parents moved to Pine Island, Minn., where she was reared. At the age of twenty-one she was united in marriage to Frank A. Murch, who, with their three children, is left to mourn. The parents, four sisters, and four brothers of the deceased also survive. Sister Murch was a devoted wife and mother, and her faithfulness to God was shown by a consecrated Christian life. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were held in the new Seventh-day Adventist church near her home, words of consolation being spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13 and 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. C. F. FOLKENBERG.

WITMER.—Sarah C. Franklin was born in western Canada, Nov. 24, 1852, and died at her home in Cedar Lake, Mich., Oct. 12, 1913. At the age of five years she went with her parents to Lagrange County, Indiana, where her childhood days were spent. Aug. 23, 1874, she was united in marriage with Urias Witmer, and to this union were born three daughters. Twenty-nine years ago the family moved to Tustin, Mich., where the deceased lived until last December, when she came to Cedar Lake. About fourteen years ago she accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her companion, three daughters, two brothers, and many friends. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. R. U. GARRETT.

KRUMM.—John Krumm was born at Wartenburg, Germany, in the year 1827, and died at his home in Spring Brook, Wash., Sept. 6, 1913, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 24 days. During his infancy the family came to America and settled in Columbus, Ohio. The deceased moved to California in 1849, and in 1859 came to the State of Washington, settling in White River Valley, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married to Mildred F. Hare in 1873, and to them four children were born, two sons and two daughters, who, with their mother, are left to mourn. Brother Krumm was a member of the first Seventh-day Adventist church organized in the State, and remained faithful until the time of his death. Being an old settler, he was widely known, and a large congregation attended the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer. S. W. NELLIS.

HARKEY.—Lulu Zelma Johnson was born Feb. 11, 1893, at Huntsville, Ark., and died at her home in Naples, Tex., Sept. 13, 1913. At the age of twelve years she was converted and baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was an earnest, faithful Christian, and fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The deceased was married to W. R. Harkey when nineteen years of age. Her companion, two children, father, mother, two sisters, and four brothers are left to mourn. L. A. JOHNSON.

GRIGGS.—Amanda Griggs was born in the State of Indiana, Feb. 22, 1842, and died in Woodland, Cal., Oct. 15, 1913. She embraced present truth about 1886, and with her husband united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Woodland, continuing a member of the same until death called her. She expressed herself as at peace with the Lord, and resigned to his will. A husband, one brother, and several nephews and nieces are left to mourn their loss. A. J. OSBORNE.

JOHNSON.—Jennie Engen was born near Christiania, Norway, Jan. 14, 1847, and died at Hughenden, Alberta, Oct. 8, 1913. At the age of six years she moved with her parents to Stanton, Wis., and later to Minnesota, where she was united in marriage to O. P. Johnson. In 1893 they moved to Roberts County, South Dakota, whence they came to Alberta in May, 1906. For about thirty years Sister Johnson sought to walk in the light of the third angel's message, and the hope of soon meeting the Saviour buoyed her up during the hours of suffering through which she was called to pass. She leaves a companion, three sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. C. A. BURMAN.

DAHL.—Rena Dahl, née Thompson, was born in Sogndal, Norway, and died at her home near South Haven, Mich., Aug. 20, 1913, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 18 days. She came to America in 1871, and settled in Chicago, where she was married to N. C. Dahl seven years later. To this union were born six children, five of whom are living. From childhood the deceased found pleasure in serving the Lord. In 1873 she accepted present truth, and united with the Chicago Erie Street Scandinavian church, of which she remained a faithful member until about one year ago, when her membership was transferred to the church at Covert, Mich. P. E. BRODERSEN.