Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 6, 1911

BRADBURY.—Died at Turlock, Cal., Dec. 30, 1910, aged 1 year, 9 months, and 6 days, William C. Bradbury, second son of William C. and Clara Bradbury. We take comfort in the thought that this bud, which refused to open on earth, will soon burst into full bloom at the voice of Jesus. Funeral services were conducted from the home, Elder A. J. Osborne speaking words of comfort. W. C. BRADBURY.

WALDI.—Died in Nukualofa, Tonga Islands, April 23, 1911. Henry E. Waldi, aged 6 years, 7 months, and 23 days. Henry was a good boy, gentle, affectionate, and kind to his little sister. He loved to hear the Bible read. He was loved by all who knew him, and his sudden death brought sadness to many hearts. His favorite song, “There’ll Be Something in Heaven for Children to Do,” was sung at the grave. Words of comfort, based on Jer. 31: 15-17, were spoken by the writer. E. H. GATES.

MECHAN.—Mrs. Fiana Mechan was born in Richland County, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1844, and died at Prattville, Mich., June 17, 1911, aged 67 years, 5 months, and 22 days. On hearing present truth, she accepted it, with her husband, more than thirty years ago. She died trusting in her Saviour and in the hope of his soon coming. The funeral was held June 26 in the Dunkard church at Primrose, Ohio, and was largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors. The services were conducted by the writer. Text, Job 14:14. D. P. WOOD.

ORDWAY.—Sister Mary Ordway (née Rogers) was born in London, England, Feb. 16, 1844, and died at Keene, Tex., June 11, 1911, aged 67 years, 3 months, and 26 days. She came to America with her parents when she was five years old, and settled in Ohio. In 1880 she was united in marriage to D. F. Ordway. To this union were born three children, one of whom, a son, survives. In 1895 she, with her husband, accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, in which she remained a firm believer to the end. The surviving members of the family, father and son, have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. C. B. Hughes. J. H. KRUM.