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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 18, 1911

Obituaries

Funk.—Died at his home in Pana, Ill., April 10, 1911, Brother Henry Funk, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 15 days. His first wife died Feb. 9, 1898; and March 6, 1900, he married Mrs. Samuel Myers, who survives him. Brother Funk accepted the truth about four years ago, and was a firm believer. The funeral services were conducted at Pana, by the writer. E. A. Bristol.

Kimlin.—Dorothy Royce Kimlin, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Kimlin, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 26, 1904, and died April 8, 1911, after an illness of only a few hours, aged 6 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Little Dorothy was a bright and affectionate child, and loved Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Elder L. McCoy, assisted by Elder L. T. Nicola. Florence Howell.

Boardman.—Albert W. Boardman was born in Springfield, Mass., June 12, 1854, and died at his home in Wolcott, Vt., April 20, 1911. He began keeping the Sabbath through reading our literature in January, 1893. When the church was organized at North Wolcott in 1895, he was ordained elder, and held that office continuously till his death. He fell asleep after an illness of only a few hours. He leaves a wife, an aged father, six children, two brothers, and three sisters to mourn. The high esteem in which he was held was shown by the large attendance at the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. L. E. Peabody, First-day Adventist minister. We laid him to rest knowing we shall see him soon if faithful. Mrs. E. H. Pierce.

Harding.—Died at his home at Maple Grove, Mich., Brother Wm. Harding, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. He was born in Devonshire, England, and came to America in 1866. In 1874 he accepted present truth, and was the local elder for many years in his home church. His wife, eight children, and a large circle of friends accompanied him to his last resting-place to await the call of the great Life-giver. C. A. Hansen.

Boyd.—Died at his home near Owosso, Mich., Brother Joseph Boyd, aged seventy-nine years. He and his faithful companion became Adventists nearly fifty years ago, under the labors of Elders Lawrence and Cornell. Brother Boyd was sick for a number of years, but was always resigned to his lot. He leaves a wife and eight children, with their families, to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Wm. Ostrander.

Schriber.—Died at the home of her son, Sister Wilhelmina Krouse Schriber, in the seventy-sixth year of her age. She was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and came to America to find the third angel’s message, which she accepted about twenty years ago, and continued in it until she ended her earthly journey. Those who knew her best seem confident that she will come forth in the first resurrection. With this hope we laid her to rest in the Carlton Center cemetery. C. A. Hansen.

Griffin.—Died at the home of her mother in Scarboro, Maine, April 20, 1911, Eva M. Griffin, in the twenty-seventh year of her age. Sister Eva was born on Cliff Island, Maine, of Seventh-day Adventist parents, and joined the Cliff Island church at an early age, continuing a member of the same until her death. She leaves a widowed mother, five sisters, and a brother to mourn. Funeral service and interment at Cliff Island. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Sam. 14:14. O. Montgomery.

Lambert.—Died April 18, 1911, aged 5 years, 2 months, and 9 days, Dorothy Laura Lambert, only daughter of Brother and Sister Lambert, of Dos Palos, Cal. Little Dorothy was a sweet, Christian child, frequently expressing love and confidence in her Saviour. The father, mother, and four brothers are left to mourn, but hope in the morning of the resurrection to greet their loved one again. The funeral was conducted from the Seventh-day Adventist church in Fresno, Cal. J. H. Behrens.

Byington.—Edith Chappell Byington, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Byington, was born in Oakland, Cal., Sept. 23, 1905, and died at College View, Neb., April 4, 1911, aged 5 years, 8 months, and 12 days. Edith was a very patient sufferer during her illness. The sorrowing parents are sustained by the blessed hope, and await with greater longing than ever the dawn of that cloudless morning when loved ones shall meet again. Words of hope and comfort were spoken at the grave by the writer. F. M. Burg.

Shoemaker.—Lucinda Maria Patterson was born Jan. 22, 1842, at Port Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, and died April 24, 1911, at her home in Ravena Township, Sanborn Co., S. D., aged 69 years, 3 months, and 2 days. When eleven years old, she left Canada, and went to Muskegon, Mich., where she spent the remainder of her girlhood. June 8, 1860, she was married to Clinton L. Shoemaker, and to this union ten children were born. Later the family came to South Dakota, and located in the place where the deceased resided until the time of her death. She was converted at an early age, and later accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, and was a member of the church at Artesian at the time of her death. She was a quiet, unpretending Christian, and her life was one continuous round of unselfish service for the good of others. She leaves a husband, two brothers, two sisters, and six children to mourn. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed by her large circle of friends. C. M. Babcock.

Stewart.—Robert Park Stewart was born in Boone County, Illinois, April 20, 1821, and died at the home of his daughter in McAlester, Okla., April 10, 1911. He accepted the truth in Iowa in 1861, under the labors of Elder I. Sanborn. Through all his sufferings he was strong in the faith, cheerful and patient unto the end. He was a member of the Bache (Okla.) church, and was beloved by all. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Carey (Presbyterian), from John 11:25. Mrs. T. J. Evans.

Applegate.—Mrs. William Applegate (née Liggett) was born June 14, 1851, and died at the Deaconess Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., April 25, 1911. At nineteen she was married to William Applegate, of Marietta, Ind. About twenty years later, she and her husband accepted the Sabbath, rearing their four children and one adopted son in the truth. She and her husband assisted nobly in the founding of Beechwood Manual Training Academy in 1902. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother Thomas Hubbard, from 1 Cor. 13:12. Clifton L. Taylor.

Peck.—Annie L. Peck, wife of A. O. Peck, was born in Troy, N. H., Dec. 18, 1870, and died at Randolph, Vt., April 2, 1911, aged 40 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Sister Peck was married June 5, 1886, and accepted the truth of the third angel’s message about fourteen years ago. She loved the message of the soon-coming Saviour, and fell asleep in the hope given thereby. Her husband, eight children, her mother, three sisters, and a brother are left to mourn. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at Randolph. Text, Rom. 8:28. A. D. Ladeau.

Queener.—Mrs. Minnie Queener died at her home in Delta, Colo., March 28, 1911. Sister Queener accepted present truth about two years ago, at Los Angeles, Cal., and was a member of the Los Angeles Seventh-day Adventist church at the time of her death. She attended the Delta quarterly meeting on Sabbath before her death, taking part in the ordinances, and speaking in the social meeting. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Sister Queener leaves a husband, four children, and many relatives and friends to mourn. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. E. H. Curtis.

Cross.—John Newton Cross was born at Farmington, Ill., Dec. 14, 1840, and died at Skidmore, Mo., April 3, 1911, aged 70 years, 3 months, and 20 days. Three children are left to mourn the loss of a kind, loving father. His sister, of College Springs, Iowa, with whom he made his home, is the only surviving member of his father’s family of seven children. He was a faithful Christian for more than fifty years. About 1890, he became an Adventist, and was a firm believer in the truth until his death. He was buried at Skidmore, Mo., the home of his youngest son, whom he was visiting. Mrs. Emma L. Church.

Hamilton.—James Wesley Hamilton was born at Morning Star, Iowa, Feb. 23, 1845, and died on March 13, 1911, at his home at Longmont, Colo., aged sixty-six years and eighteen days. He lived with his parents in Burlington, Iowa, until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the Sixth Regiment, Iowa Volunteers, and served until its close. He was married to Elicesta Bute, Sept. 11, 1873. To this union were born seven children, five of whom are still living. His companion died Oct. 9, 1891. In 1892 he moved to College View to educate his children. Twelve years ago he came to Longmont, Colo., where he has since resided. He was married to Lucy S. Purham, April 16, 1902. Brother Hamilton was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for nearly forty years. He had many friends. The funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Longmont. He was then laid away to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. C. R. Kite.

Gardner.—Rachel M. Gardner was born in Indiana in 1837, and died at her home in Osceola, Iowa, April 19, 1911. She came to Iowa in 1851, and was married to Levi Gardner, on July 4 of the same year. To this union were born ten children. Mrs. Gardner was a member of the Osceola church for forty years, and was a firm believer in the soon coming of the Saviour. As a wife and mother, she possessed a patient and loving disposition. The funeral service, which was held April 22, at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Osceola, was conducted by Dr. C. W. Heald. Text, Job 14:12. She was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. A. L. Lingle.

Bowron.—John E. Bowron was born in Haliburton County, Ontario, in 1864, and moved to Huron County, Michigan, in 1889. He died in the Bad Axe Hospital, Bad Axe, Mich., Dec. 7, 1910. In 1891 he was married to Esther A. Wessels. To this union were born eight children, all of whom, with the wife, are left to mourn. In 1900 he was converted, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Rapson, being a charter member. His consistent Christian life and devoted service to his Master endeared him to his brethren, and the many friends who gathered at the church for the final service bore testimony of his life to the glory of the Saviour. Chance Wood.

Judd.—Florence Victoria Kilborn was born in Waterloo, Ont., Canada, May 24, 1849, and died at the home of her son in Fraser, Idaho, April 20, 1911, aged 71 years, 11 months, and 16 days. When a young woman, she moved with her parents to Illinois, where she was united in marriage to George H. Judd, Jan. 9, 1864. Three children were born to this union. For some time they lived in Kansas; later they moved to California, where Mrs. Judd first heard and accepted the third angel’s message. In 1904 they came to Newton, Kans., and shortly afterward Mr. Judd died. Our sister leaves a brother, two sons, and a daughter to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Woodward (Methodist). The remains were brought from Fraser to Newton for interment. Mrs. M. L. Lawey.

Crane.—Gertrude Grainger Crane was born at Christine, Mendocino Co., Cal., in 1878, and died at Bowling Green, Fla., April 1, 1911. Her noble father, Elder W. C. Grainger, was well known in this denomination. He was our first missionary to Japan, where he labored unceasingly for three years, and died Oct. 31, 1899. Gertrude assisted her parents in their efforts to present the truth to those interesting people. She was very helpful and earnest in her work. After the death of Elder Grainger, she returned with her mother to America, leaving with a sad heart her only sister, Mrs. W. D. Burden and her husband and two little boys. She was married to H. W. Crane, April 14, 1907. About one year ago they learned that her lungs were seriously affected. Hoping that the climate of Florida would help her, we then urged the little family of three to come home, where her mother could care for her. They came in August, 1910, and we have all been together these eight months, thankful for the privilege of doing all that could be done for Gertrude’s recovery. She was brave and cheerful, patient and hopeful, never a murmur from her lips. She longed to live. She loved her husband and her little boy, and felt that she could not leave them. At last she gave up hope, and requested our prayers that the Lord would help her in the last struggle with the enemy. The Lord heard our prayers, and she fell asleep without a struggle. She was conscious to the very last. She trusted in God, and said it was all right. The funeral was attended by many of the best citizens. Brief services were held at the grave. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the dear sister and her little family in far-away Japan, in this time of sore bereavement. Gertrude leaves a kind husband, a baby fifteen months old, a sister, and her mother (Mrs. Geo. I. Butler), who will keenly and always suffer her loss. Geo. I. Butler.