Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Apr 18, 1912

ARNOLD.— Mrs. Mattie Arnold died in Seattle, Wash., March 10, 1912, aged 50 years. She leaves a husband, one son, and three daughters to mourn their loss. Sister Arnold was a member of one of the Minnesota Seventh-day Adventist churches. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder E. H. Huntley and Brother McNeil. A. O. BURRILL.

DRAPER.— D. S., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Draper, was born in Elk Point, S. Dak., Oct. 19, 1905. His parents moved to Florida a few months ago, where he died March 4, 1912, aged 6 years, 4 months, and 15 days. He was a good boy, and although young spoke often of heavenly things. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. H. BROCK.

MENZIE.— Mary Etta Menzie was born May 6, 1864, and died at Chicago, Ill., March 1, 1912, aged 47 years, 9 months, and 25 days. She was converted to present truth about five years ago, and was a consistent Christian. Her only desire was to do God's will. A daughter and many friends are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. CHAS. T. EVERSON.

STUBBS.— Frank F. Stubbs, son of Frank and Albertina Stubbs, aged 27 years, 1 month, and 18 days, was instantly killed in an automobile accident near Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the night of Feb. 26, 1912. The remains were taken to Vancouver, the home of his parents. Elder A. G. Daniells spoke words of comfort to a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends. FRANK STUBBS.

LUNGER.— Jacob Lunger died in Bay City, Mich., March 6, 1912, aged 80 years. Sister Lunger has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for nineteen years. Brother Lunger never united with the church, though he believed the truth and kept the Sabbath. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from the ninetieth psalm. T. L. THUEMLER.

KINNER.— Mrs. Pauline Kinner was born Nov. 27, 1852, in Germany, and died at her home near Fairton, N. J., Jan. 28, 1912. In 1882 the family came to America, and in 1907 Sister Kinner heard and accepted present truth. She loved the message for this generation, and lived a consistent Christian life. We believe that we shall meet her at the first resurrection. Seven children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. G. HANHARDT.

BARTON.— Died at her home in Bendon, Mich., Sister Lovina Barton, aged 58 years. She was born near Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 8, 1854. About twenty-six years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and since that time has lived a consistent Christian life. Sister Barton was a great sufferer for months before her death, but she endured patiently until the end. Her husband and a large circle of sympathizing relatives and friends are left to mourn. ARTHUR IRWIN.

PENKE.— Died March 7, 1912, Henry Edward Penke, aged 17 years, 8 months, and 2 days. He was born in Sac County, Iowa, July 5, 1894. Henry was an earnest Christian, and won many friends by his cheerful disposition. He was baptized in October, 1907, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Spencer, Iowa. The family moved to Battle Creek, Mich., in February, 1912, and there he fell asleep in Jesus. His mother, stepfather, six sisters, and four brothers survive. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder E. Leland from Psalm 23 and John 6:35. MRS. A. BLUM.

SORENSEN.— Carrie Christena Christiansen was born Oct. 15, 1849, in Denmark. In the year 1867 she came to America, and Dec. 5, 1871, was married to Hans Sorensen. She embraced present truth under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Neenah, Wis. In 1902 the family moved to Wyoming, where she died at Granite Canon on Feb. 22, 1912. She was an earnest Christian, and never happier than when serving others. Her husband and three children survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. H. W. REED. (Norwegian paper please copy)

NIBLOCK.— Elizabeth Stevenson Niblock was born in Illinois, in 1847, and died at Fort Dodge, Kans., Jan. 31, 1912. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Maquoketa, Iowa, about fourteen years ago. Sister Niblock was taken away very suddenly, but we believe that she was prepared to go. An aged companion and six children are left to mourn. MRS. C. J. ANNES.

BENJAMIN.— Stephen Ira Benjamin was born in Bethel, Vt., Jan. 25, 1827, and died at Webb, Saskatchewan, Canada, Feb. 11, 1912. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn their loss. Some years ago Brother Benjamin accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder Brock, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We hope to meet our brother at the resurrection of the just. MRS. I. E. D. HALE.

COULSON.— J. P. Coulson was born Dec. 14, 1832, and died at College View, Nebr., Jan. 10, 1912, aged 79 years and 27 days. On Jan. 21, 1855, he was married to Margarette Dill. Sister Coulson, an adopted son, one sister, and seven brothers are left to mourn. In 1895 our brother embraced present truth, and from that time until his death he cherished the hope of the final triumph of the message. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. F. M. BURG.

BENBOW.— Died near Atwater, Cal., R. W. Benbow, Feb. 14, 1912, at the age of 54 years. Brother Benbow was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was converted to the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1886. He spent three years in the canvassing work in Nebraska, and has always taken an active interest in the progress of the message. He leaves a wife, six children, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. We confidently expect to meet our brother in the resurrection morning. C. M. GARDNER.

YOCUM.— Died on Feb. 26, 1912, near Lone Tree, Iowa, George Washington Yocum, aged 66 years. He was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in 1845, and in 1857 moved to Iowa, where he resided until his death. Thirty-seven years ago he embraced the truths of the third angel's message, and though for many years he was isolated from those of like precious faith, he was earnest and ever faithful in his devotion to this closing work. The high esteem in which he was held was shown by the large attendance of friends and neighbors at the funeral service which was conducted by the writer. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. M. N. CAMPBELL.