Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 13, 1913

Steward.— George Leland Steward was born in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 26, 1893, and died at College Place, Wash., Dec. 17, 1912, in his twentieth year. Soon after Leland's birth the family returned to their former home in the West, and since that time have resided in Washington and Idaho. At the tender age of nine years our departed brother had a bright Christian experience, and was baptized by his father in the Boise River. Through many temptations he remained faithful to God and this truth, and we feel confident that he will meet his loved ones again in the soon-coming resurrection morning. When taken sick Leland was attending school in College Place, preparing to take an active part in carrying to others the message he loved. His parents and a large circle of relatives and friends are left to mourn. P. A. Hanson.

Hansen.— Mabel, infant daughter of Brother and Sister F. G. Hansen, was born Dec. 25, 1912, and died Jan. 20, 1913, at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. A. Niergarth.

Siebert.— William E. Siebert was born in Canada, Kans., Oct. 22, 1879, at which place he lived until 1906, when he moved to Alberta, Canada. There he died Jan. 22, 1913, aged 33 years and 3 months. His death was the result of a street-car accident. The remains were taken to his old home in Kansas, where the funeral service was held. We believe that our brother sleeps in Jesus, and hope to meet him when the Life-giver comes. His wife is left to mourn. J. H. Roth.

Jenkins.— Beulah F. Jenkins died in Washington, D. C., at the age of nineteen. Her mother became a Sabbath-keeper seven years ago, but Beulah made no profession until during her last illness, when she fully accepted the Saviour. She was much loved for her bright, sweet disposition. Her father, mother, one brother, and a number of relatives and friends are left to mourn. Services were conducted at the home in Washington and at Oron, Va., by Brother A. J. Bristol and the writer. J. L. McElhany.

Longacre.— Elizabeth Longacre fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her daughter in Fox Chase, Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 4, 1913, aged 76 years and 28 days. She was born Jan. 6, 1837. Early in life she gave her heart to the Saviour, and fourteen years ago accepted the third angel's message. She was a consistent Christian, walking humbly with her God. Three daughters and one son are left to mourn their loss. We laid her to rest in the blessed hope of the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. R. E. Harter.

Lott.— Brother F. H. Lott was born in 1852, at Kent, Sherbro District, Sierra Leone, West Africa, and died Jan. 2, 1913, in Waterloo, aged 60 years. The deceased spent twenty years in the government service, retiring as police sergeant. He was one of the first to accept the truth in Waterloo, and was baptized by Elder Babcock in 1907. Until the end, he was faithful to the cause he loved dearly, and fell asleep in the blessed assurance of a part in the first resurrection. His companion and two sons are left to mourn. The funeral service, which was largely attended, was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder T. M. French. W. H. Lewis.

Fitzgerald.— Died at Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 2, 1913, Mrs. Alice Fitzgerald. She was born March 30, 1859. Early in life she was converted, and about seventeen years ago heard and accepted the truth for this time, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Asheville, N. C. Her hope was bright to the end, and we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. The deceased was a faithful wife and an affectionate mother, highly respected and loved by all who knew her. Her husband, nine children, two brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Moore (Baptist), assisted by the writer. G. G. Lowry.

Woodman.— Floyd A. Woodman, son of James and Alice Woodman, was born July 4, 1885, near Ashley, Mich. He was married to Theresa McNichol on June 13, 1903. Floyd was converted in June of 1905, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Ithaca, Mich. In February, 1912, he and his wife went as missionaries to the Wayside Bible Industrial School near Rockford, Ala. He greatly enjoyed his work in this field, where he won the love and respect of all who were associated with him. While engaged in tearing down an old building, on the twentieth of last November, he met with a serious accident which resulted in his death two days later. We believe that he fell asleep fully prepared to meet his Saviour at the resurrection day. A loving wife, son, mother, brother, and two sisters are left to mourn. Elder Wm. Ostrander conducted the funeral service. Ira J. Woodman.

Knuth.— Russel George Knuth was born in Otsego Township, Michigan, April 18, 1906, and died at the age of 6 years, 9 months, and 20 days, after an illness of five weeks. He was a bright, lovable child, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Otsego Sabbath-school. His parents, grandparents, and one brother mourn. The writer spoke words of comfort at the funeral service from Rev. 21:4. C. F. McVagh.

Orcott.— Died near Richmond, Maine, May Mrs. Hattie Mae Orcott, in the thirty-fifth year of her age. During her sickness she was led to accept present truth through reading-matter given her by some of the faithful members of the Richmond church. She leaves a husband, mother, and one brother to mourn their loss. Just before her death she requested that the twenty-third psalm be used as the text for the funeral sermon. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. J. Hersum. J. F. Piper.

Berge.— Clarence D. Berge was born in Milwaukee, Wis., April 9, 1890. About nine years ago he moved with his parents to Paw Paw, Mich. In June of 1912 ill health forced him to give up his work in the shops at Kalamazoo. During the long illness that followed, he was very patient, and fully resigned to the will of God. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Clarence was loved by all who knew him. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, 1 Peter 1:24, 25. C. F. McVagh.

Thorpe.— Thomas Earl Thorpe was born in Hector, N. Y., Oct. 7, 1832. He was married to Martha Glenny in 1856 at Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Two children were born to them, both of whom survive. His wife died in 1907, and the following year he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Eager, of Bethel, Wis., who is left to mourn. About sixty years ago the deceased joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Battle Creek, Mich. At the time of his death, Feb. 3, 1913, he was a member of the church in Bethel, Wis. H. W. Reed.

Comstock.— Mary Lewis was born in Mount Pleasant, Green Co., Wis., Sept. 14, 1861. She was married to Mr. Albert B. Comstock March 6, 1883. Her faithful companion, a foster daughter, one sister, and five brothers survive. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church July 26, 1891, having accepted the truths held by this denomination, under the labors of Elder Isaac Sanborn. She was a consistent Christian, and though a constant sufferer for three years, was always patient and ready to assist others as she had opportunity. On Jan. 15, 1913, she fell asleep in Jesus. H. W. Reed.

Bastian.— Henry Bastian was born in Steinbach, Germany, July 2, 1833. In 1862 he was married to Nettie Smith at Hyer, Germany, and five years later the family came to America. Until six years ago they made their home in Waupaca, Wis., but since that time have been located at Ogdensburg. The deceased embraced the truths of the third angel's message about the year 1888, and became one of the charter members of the Ogdensburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which organization he was a member at the time of his death, which occurred Dec. 29, 1912. His life companion and ten children are left to mourn. H. W. Reed.

Schirmer.— Erica A. Schirmer died in Portland, Maine, at the age of 57 years. She was born in Kongsberg, Norway, Jan. 16, 1854. Through the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson in Christiania during the year 1884, she accepted the third angel's message. Three years later she came to this country with her husband and three children. The family settled in Boston, where Sister Schirmer united with the English church. Though called to pass through many trials and difficulties, she was always faithful to the truth. One son, one daughter, and one sister are left to mourn. Elder A. E. Sanderson conducted the funeral services. P. E. Broderson.

Adams.— John Quincy Adams was born in Illinois, Jan. 29, 1835, and died at the home of his daughter in Conconully, Wash., Jan. 2, 1913. During the last twenty years of his life he was a believer in the advent message, and faithfully observed the Sabbath of the Lord. The funeral services, which were held in the Methodist church, were conducted by Brother T. A. Hoover. Mrs. Andrew Speedie.

Eddy.— Mrs. Malinda May Eddy was born May 3, 1876, and died Jan. 28, 1913, aged 36 years, 8 months, and 28 days. Sister Eddy lived all her life in Mendocino County, California, with the exception of the last two and one-half years, which were spent at Fresno. Five years ago the light of present truth came to her. In 1906 she was married to Dr. C. E. Eddy, who, with her five children, her mother, three brothers, and five sisters, is left to mourn. Our sister's life was exemplary. The text for the funeral sermon was Rev. 14:13. J. H. Behrens.

Lawrence.— Died at his home in West Bangor, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1913, Horace W. Lawrence, aged 84 years, 11 months, and 21 days. In 1843, at the age of sixteen, he heard the advent message and accepted it. A few years later he accepted the Sabbath truth, and was a faithful servant of God until his death. In 1849 Brother Lawrence was united in marriage with Miss Maria Louise Kimball. Five of their ten children are living. He was left a widower in 1906. Three years later he was married to Mrs. Martha Bean, who is left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Methodist and Holiness ministers of West Bangor. B. M. Garton.

Brown.— Mrs. Annah L. Brown was born in Portland, Mich., March 30, 1845, and moved with her parents to Allendale, Ottawa County, in November, 1859. She accepted present truth under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn in the winter of 1868, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. From that time until her death she was an exemplary Christian, ever reflecting the character of her divine Master, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Sister Brown died Jan. 30, 1913, at Battle Creek, Mich., aged 67 years and 10 months. Three sons, one daughter, four brothers, and one sister are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Homer H. Perkins.