Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 28, 1913

LEE.—Helen Grace Lee was born near Marsland, Nebr., April 12, 1912, and died near Hemingford, Nebr., July 29, 1913, aged 1 year, 3 months, and 17 days. The funeral was held at the home of her grandparents, and she was laid to rest by the side of her little sister. The father, mother, and four brothers sorrow, but in hope of the fulfilment of the promises of God. G. W. BERRY.

MADDOCK.—Edna Marie Maddock, aged 1 year, 10 months, and 23 days, fell asleep in Jesus July 30, 1913, after an illness of only four days. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Maddock, are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service. Text, Hosea 13:14. S. A. RUSKJER.

SKEEN.—Lorin Orvill Skeen, aged about six months, died July 30, 1913, at the home of his parents near Academia, Ohio. He was ill only two days. Many kind friends gathered at the funeral service to show their sympathy for the parents. Words of comfort were found in Jer. 31:15-17. D. E. LINDSEY.

BINDER.—Caroline Binder was born in Trenton, N. J., Oct. 28, 1862. She accepted present truth in 1901, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Trenton, N. J. She lived a consistent Christian life, and was a faithful member of the church until her death, which occurred June 12, 1913. An aged father, and two sisters survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Heb. 9:27, 28. We feel confident that our sister will have a part in the first resurrection. A. R. SANDBORN.

CRAWFORD.—Mrs. L. M. Crawford was born in the State of New York, May 30, 1844, and died May 17, 1913, aged 68 years, 11 months, and 17 days. She came to Ithaca, Mich., with her parents when quite young, and lived there until her health failed two years ago, when she went to make her home with her daughter. Sister Crawford accepted the truth as taught by Seventh-day Adventists over forty years ago, and lived a consistent and godly life, always trying to let the truth shine forth from her life to others. Two children are left to mourn. MRS. E. HUTCHINS.

BLAND.—Dr. Seth Thornton Bland was born at Bloomfield, Ind., March 24, 1832, and died March 15, 1913, lacking only nine days of reaching his eighty-first year. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Combs Dec. 5, 1860. Of their four children the two oldest, with the wife and mother, survive. In 1875 father, with his family, accepted present truth as the result of tent-meetings conducted by Elder C. H. Bliss at Oakland, Ill. From that time until the end of his life he was a firm believer in the third angel’s message. Brief services were conducted from our home in Albion, Ill., by Pastor T. J. Clark (Christian), after which the remains were taken to Oakland, Ill., for interment. MRS. W. WOODFORD.

LYON.—Richard L. Lyon was born in Vermilion County, Illinois, April 14, 1839, and fell asleep in Jesus at Garfield, Wash., July 20, 1913, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 6 days. He served in the Union army from 1861 to 1865, and in 1905, through the labors of R. N. Steward, was led to accept present truth. Brother Lyon was a faithful, earnest Christian, and took an active part in the circulation of the printed page, only a few hours before his death giving a paper to a caller. His devoted companion, four daughters, a brother, and a sister survive. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer, assisted by a Christian minister. J. W. LAIR.

DEPAS.—Rebecca Depas died May 1, 1913, at the home of her mother, near Harris, Mich., in the twenty-fifth year of her life. She was born near Green Bay, Wis., where she lived with her parents until about six years ago. From early childhood she loved the Saviour, and was baptized at the age of fifteen years. Rebecca spent some time in training at the Bethel (Wisconsin) Academy. Later she entered the nurses’ class at the Madison Sanitarium, but her health failed when she was about to complete the course. She was a successful teacher in one of our denominational schools for two or three years, and by her bright, amiable disposition won many friends. Her mother, four brothers, and four sisters are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. She was laid to rest by the side of her father, who died three years ago. R. J. BELLOWS.

NEWMAN.—Elsie Eugenie Newman was born in Victor Township, Ontario Co., N. Y., Sept. 23, 1846, and died at Los Angeles, Cal., July 10, 1913. She was a Seventh-day Adventist in faith and practise from her girlhood. Elder W. H. Saxby conducted the funeral services. G. D. BALLOU.

GOERLITZ.—Died suddenly at Midnapore, Alberta, Canada, July 17, 1913. John Goerlitz, in his sixty-ninth year. He came from Russia to Alberta about twelve years ago, and accepted the third angel’s message one year later. His deep Christian experience was an encouragement to his brethren and sisters in the faith. He attended the camp-meeting held at Calgary, July 7-13, and seemed exceptionally happy in the love of Jesus. Four days after returning home he passed away. H. A. NIERGARTH.

WILSON.—Charles W. Wilson was born at Wright, Ottawa Co., Mich., April 8, 1867, and died Aug. 2, 1913, at Bauer, Mich. The deceased was reared in the truths of the third angel’s message, and lived in Battle Creek, Mich., during his young manhood, where he was married to Miss Dora Seymour. Two children were born to them. For some time Brother Wilson had been in poor health, and he was found dead in his room, kneeling at a chair with an open Bible before him. One son and five brothers survive, and were among the large company present at the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer. S. B. HORTON.

MORRIS.—Mrs. Mary Morris, née Painter, was born Jan. 30, 1837, at Paintersville, Ohio, and died in New Sharon, Iowa, Aug. 7, 1913, aged 76 years, 6 months, and 8 days. She moved with her parents to New London, Ind., in 1855, where on August 16, the following year, she was united in marriage with Dr. D. C. Morris. Six children were born to them, all of whom survive, as do also her three sisters. In 1858 the family moved to Hesper, Iowa, and later to New Sharon. The deceased accepted present truth in 1882, and remained a loyal, faithful Seventh-day Adventist until the end of her life. She will be greatly missed in the community, and her memory will be cherished by many to whom she has ministered in times of sickness and need.

BURCH.—Clinton Burch was born in Indiana, Oct. 9, 1855, and died at Mount Vernon, Wash., July 20, 1913. He was united in marriage with Eliza Butler Jan. 1, 1856, and to them seven children were born. His widow, one son, and one daughter survive. About forty years ago Brother Burch and his wife accepted present truth in the State of Minnesota, and soon afterward he began preaching the message he had learned to love. His public labors covered a period of twenty-five years, and only failing health induced him to lay down the burden. He died in the faith, and we confidently expect to see him come forth in the first resurrection. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from John 5:24. J. W. BOYNTON.

THAYER.—Sarah Jane Grant, daughter of Christopher and Johanna Grant, was born in Constantine, Mich., March 25, 1834. A few years later her parents moved to Wisconsin, and her early life was spent on the frontier where visits from the Indians were frequent. In her youth she taught several years in the public schools of Wisconsin, and there accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. In October, 1857, she was married to C. W. Thayer, and ever after her home was in Massachusetts. Three years ago she was called to bury her husband, with whom she had lived for nearly fifty-three years, and she has since been tenderly cared for by her children at South Lancaster, Mass. After a brief illness, she fell asleep in Jesus, July 23, 1913, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 28 days. She leaves one son, one daughter, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Her entire life was one of devotion to the truths she espoused in her early years. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home of her son. S. N. HASKELL.

SMITH.—Sarah Althea Smith died April 7, 1913, at Flint, Mich., aged 4 years, 10 months, and 17 days. She was a bright little one and a great comfort and blessing. Sarah loved the name of Jesus, having been taught from infancy that she was one of his little children. In our sorrow we are comforted with the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. MR. AND MRS. E. L. SMITH.

ROGERS.—Died at Moral, Ind., May 7, 1913. Nicholas C. Rogers, aged 70 years. He served his country for three years during the civil war, and in 1886 accepted the third angel’s message. In this belief he remained loyal and zealous to the last, contributing largely of his means for its advancement. A large company gathered at the funeral service to pay a last tribute to his memory. We sorrow, but not without hope. W. A. YOUNG.

MILLER.—The many friends of Sister Florence Booth Miller will sympathize with her in the loss of her devoted companion, H. H. Miller, who died suddenly July 10, 1913. The deceased was an earnest Christian all his life, and for years a faithful worker in the Baptist denomination, as both a singer and an evangelist. Several months ago, after careful and prayerful deliberation, he accepted present truth. From this time until his death his Christian experience was remarkable. The funeral services were conducted by four of his former evangelistic associates. Text, Ps. 37:37. E. E. V.

SPRAGUE.—Margarette Amanda Webb was born at Springfield, Mo., Nov. 23, 1843. On Sept. 25, 1865, she was married to Richard R. Sprague. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1876, and remained faithful until her death, which occurred at Waurika, Okla., July 7, 1913. While her health would permit, her greatest joy was in helping to spread the gospel truths of a soon-coming Saviour. Sister Sprague died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection, and is survived by four of her seven children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14. W. P. SEALS.

CUSHING.—Died at his home in Dixville, Quebec, July 13, 1913, A. B. Cushing, in his eighty-fifth year. With his faithful companion he was one of the first to embrace the truth in Canada, and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over forty years. For a number of years certain personal convictions led him in a different path from ours, but two years ago he again took his stand with this people, and at our camp-meeting in June bore repeated testimony to his hope and confidence in the ultimate triumph of the message. Sixty years ago last winter he was united in marriage to Electa Martin. To this union eight children were born, three of whom, with their mother, survive. A brother of the deceased is also living. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor England (Baptist). Text, Rev. 14:13. W. J. TANNER.

SCHOONARD.—Mildred L. Rathbun was born at St. Charles, Saginaw Co., Mich., May 10, 1891. When she was twelve years of age her mother died, and soon after she, with her brother, went to Battle Creek, Mich., where they made their home with an uncle, C. C. Rathbun. After finishing her education at Adelphian Academy, the deceased taught a church-school in east Michigan for one year. Upon her twentieth birthday, May 10, 1911, she was married to Forest A. Schoonard, of Bedford, Mich. One child came to bless this union. For many months our sister made a most heroic fight for life, but gradually sank under the ravages of disease until she fell asleep July 11, 1913, aged 22 years, 2 months, and 1 day. Mildred was converted while at school in the academy and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which organization she remained a faithful member until her death. Naturally of a loving and winsome disposition, she drew about her many warm friends, who today unite with the bereaved husband, brother, and other relatives in mourning for one whom to know was to respect and love. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

NICHOLS.—Frances A. Bliss Nichols was born July 30, 1838, and died June 1, 1913, at Elgin, Pa. She accepted present truth at Waterloo, Quebec, many years ago, and was a member of the South Stukely (Quebec) church, remaining faithful until her death. We laid her to rest beside her companion in the cemetery at Northfield, Vt., to await the Redeemer’s call. I. N. WILLIAMS.

RICHARDSON.—Mrs. Margarette L. Richardson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 15, 1846, and died suddenly at Colorado Springs, Colo., July 29, 1913. She accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, at Wichita, Kans., several years ago, and was faithful to the last. Two daughters are living. The last solemn rites were rendered at her humble home, whence we bore her to her final resting-place, where she awaits the call of the Life-giver. MRS. ANNIE SUFFIC OOL.

WHITE.—Emma, only daughter of Brother and Sister A. D. White, was born near Amory, Miss., Aug. 25, 1906, and died July 18, 1913. She was a patient little sufferer during her long illness, and always enjoyed learning the Sabbath-school memory verses. All who knew the child loved her, and she will be greatly missed by her many friends as well as by the immediate family, consisting of the parents, two brothers, and grandmother. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. T. C. COLTRIN.

DECKER.—Jeannette McAuley was born at Greenock, Scotland, March 4, 1836. During her childhood she came to America, and was married to Henry A. Decker at New Florence, Pa., in 1855. They moved to Houston, Tex., where both observed the Seventh-day Sabbath and attended church services. During the last part of her sickness she was with her daughter in Ashmont, Mass., where she fell asleep July 16, 1913. An aged companion, one daughter, and two sons survive. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. B. STARR.

BAKER.—Martha Arabella Prentice was born in Marion County, Iowa, Sept. 16, 1852. She was married May 16, 1871, to Dr. J. S. Baker, of Iowa, who died in 1887. Two children were born to them, one of whom, a son, survives. The writer knew Sister Baker for over twenty-two years, and the acquaintance has given assurance of her devotion to the cause with which she was so long identified. She won a large place in the hearts of her brethren and sisters in the church, being always ready to serve individual needs or the demands of the cause at any sacrifice. The deceased was an invalid during the last two years of her life, and fell peacefully asleep in Jesus at her home in Glendale, Cal., July 16, 1913, aged 60 years and 10 months. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder W. H. Saxby and Dr. B. E. Fullmer. F. M. BURG.

COPENHAVER.—Camillus Jacob Copenhaver was born in Winchester, Va., Dec. 28, 1831, and died in the same city June 18, 1913, aged 81 years, 5 months, and 21 days. Brother Copenhaver accepted the third angel’s message about thirty years ago under the preaching of Elder M. G. Huffman and others, and was baptized at that time by Elder A. C. Neff. He joined the Mount Williams church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He was present at the time of the organization of the Virginia Conference in 1883, and took part in its organization. He served the church a number of years as elder. When he accepted the truth, he was living in the country. His home was always a welcome place of rest for the workers. He is survived by his wife, eight children, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at Brother Copenhaver’s home in Winchester. The Methodist minister and Brother B. F. Purdham were present and assisted. During the past year three aged members of the Mount Williams church have been laid to rest. We trust that others will be raised up to take their places in the closing work of the Lord in the earth. R. D. HOTTEL.

HARRISON.—Etta E. Harrison, daughter of Edward and Louise Chism, was born at Albion, Ill., April 18, 1871, and died after a lingering illness at her home in Decatur, Ill., June 24, 1913. She accepted present truth some twenty years ago, and died in the full assurance of the blessed hope. Twelve years ago she was married to James U. Harrison, who bears a splendid testimony as to her faithful life. Her husband, parents, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elders R. B. Craig and C. L. Burlingame. JOHN E. HANSON.

POSTMA.—Alta May Frazier was born Oct. 14, 1854. She was united in marriage with Robert Postma April 4, 1875, and five years later embraced present truth. On July 5, 1913, she fell asleep in the hope of eternal life, near Richland, Kans. The deceased was the mother of seven children, all of whom are living, and with the husband and father mourn their loss. Elder Hoover (Dunkard) conducted the funeral service. ROBERT POSTMA AND CHILDREN.

HAMLIN.—Sophia Fuller was born April 3, 1849, and died July 22, 1913, at Sebeka, Minn., aged 64 years, 3 months, and 19 days. She was married to F. A. Hamlin on Sept. 22, 1867. To them were born ten children, of whom seven are living, and with the husband and father mourn their loss. The deceased was beloved by all who knew her. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Methodist church, and a large concourse of people listened to the words of comfort and hope based upon Rev. 14:13. Our sister sleeps in Jesus. ANDREW MEAD.

FUNDEBURG.—George W. Fundeburg was born March 3, 1848, near Fairfield, Greene Co., Ohio. When he was nine years old, the family moved to a farm in Darke County, the same State, and there he spent the greater part of his life. Some thirteen years ago he and his wife removed to Spring Valley, Ohio, at which place our brother fell asleep in Jesus July 26, 1913, aged 65 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Brother Fundeburg was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Laura, Ohio, soon after its organization. He was an earnest Christian. Their only child having died in infancy, his companion, who has stood nobly by his side for thirty-nine years, is left alone, but she sorrows in hope. A lesson of comfort and assurance was drawn by the writer from John 12:24. J. O. MILLER.