Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 16, 1911

Batterson.—Mary Grace, our only child, died Oct. 1, 1910, aged 6 years, 1 month, and 20 days. She loved to talk of the joys that await the children in the kingdom of God. The funeral services were conducted by Elder P. A. Field, of Omaha, assisted by Elder Hill, of the Christian Church. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11. Wm. M. Batterson.

Swanson.—Nellie, daughter of Brother and Sister August Swanson, died at her home near Genoa, Neb., Dec. 31, 1910, aged 14 years, 7 months, and 23 days. Sister Nellie was baptized at the York camp-meeting last August, and rests in Jesus, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service, which was held at Nebraska City. Wm. M. Batterson.

Allen.—Died Jan. 24, 1911, Brother John Allen, aged about seventy-two years. He was one of the first to accept the message in Richmond, Va., about sixteen years ago, and was loyal to the truth and always faithful in attendance at the meetings of the church until his death, which was caused by asphyxiation by gas. He was laid to rest in the Oakwood Cemetery, to await the call of the Life-giver. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. A. M. Neff.

Nuttle.—Died at his home at Riverside, Cal., Dec. 12, 1911, Brother Henry Nuttle, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 7 days. Brother Nuttle leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter to mourn. It was the privilege of the writer to visit our brother in his illness and pray with him. A special service was conducted by the writer at the undertaker’s parlors before the body was sent to the Coast for burial. The rooms were filled with Grand Army men and friends. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. F. W. Paap.

Baker.—Mary Matilda Baker was born May 22, 1835, and died at the home of her son, at Rock Hill, Md., Jan. 23, 1911, aged 75 years, 8 months, and 1 day. For about eighteen years she was a lover of present truth. She was the mother of eight children, seven of whom survive her. The writer spoke comforting words to about sixty sorrowing relatives and friends at the funeral at her late home, January 25, from Prov. 16:31. In behalf of the bereaved family the writer wishes to thank Elder Dreer and the choir of the Rock Hill church, also the many friends, for their numerous acts of kindness. C. Earle Tickner.

Dean.—Alonzo Daniel Dean was born in Bellevue, Eaton Co., Mich., Nov. 30, 1842, and died at the age of 68 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Brother Dean’s father died when he was a small boy. Alonzo being the oldest of the family, he began early in life to assume responsibilities which he carried all through his life. He served his country as a soldier during the Civil War. In 1882 he with his faithful companion accepted the third angel’s message. Brother Dean will be greatly missed by his aged wife, five children, and two sisters. His many friends gave evidence of their regard for him during his sickness. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. Wm. Ostrander.

McConnell.—Mary May was born in Fountain County, Indiana, March 29, 1842; was married to R. S. McConnell in 1862; and died Jan. 19, 1911, aged 68 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Two sons were born to Brother and Sister McConnell, one being now deceased. The other, with her aged husband and one sister, is left to mourn. Sister McConnell accepted the message many years ago, and was one of the charter members of the First Springfield church, organized in 1888. She loved the truth, and her faith and hope in the soon-coming Saviour were unwavering. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Springfield, where Sister McConnell resided for forty-four years. E. A. Bristol.

Larrabee.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 29, 1911, Brother Philander D. Larrabee. He was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, Dec. 13, 1832, and was married to Louisa Clark in October, 1861. Eight children were born to them, six of whom are still living. He accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder J. Bartlett, about thirty-five years ago. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 John 2:17, to a large circle of friends in the Seventh-day Adventist church near Granger, Wash. W. W. Steward.

Goff.—Sarah Jane Savage was born Sept. 29, 1835, in the State of New York, and died at her home in Edenbower, Ore., Jan. 17, 1911, aged 75 years, 3 months, and 18 days. She was married to Ira Alfred Goff in Michigan. They afterward went to Iowa, where Sister Goff first received the advent message. Four years ago they came to Edenbower, Sister Goff joining the church at Roseburg. She was a consistent Christian, loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, five sons, and one daughter, who are left to miss her loving ministrations. She was taken to Joliet, Mont., to be laid to rest till Jesus comes. The funeral was conducted by the writer. Texts, 1 Cor. 15:51 and 1 Thess. 4:16. J. N. Vance.

Morton.—Asa Carder Morton was born in the State of New York, July 27, 1830, and died in Fresno, Cal., Jan. 27, 1911, aged eighty years and six months. At the age of eighteen he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1854 he heard the third angel’s message presented at Delhi, Mich., accepted it as the truth, and in 1856 began preaching it to others. A little later he moved to Minnesota. He was among the first to see and accept the truth that the Sabbath hours should be reckoned from sunset to sunset. In 1860 he was married to Mary A. Sanford, and in 1876 he came, with his family, to California. He was a charter member of the Fresno church. His faith never wavered, and he died with a strong hope of Christ’s soon coming. His wife, ten children, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. C. L. Taggart.

Zirkle.—Mrs. Elizabeth E. Zirkle, daughter of John and Catharine Rife, and widow of the late John P. Zirkle, was born near Timberville, Va., April 22, 1836, and died in Union Station, Washington, D. C., Jan. 19, 1911, aged 74 years, 8 months, and 27 days. She is survived by one sister, one brother, a son, a daughter, sixteen grandchildren, and other relatives. Sister Zirkle had been in failing health for more than a year. Two months before her death she was at the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium, where everything possible was done for her; but her advanced age and condition were against her. Finding that no permanent help was assured, the family was making an effort to return her to her home at New Market, Va., when, in the presence of her daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. and Elder R. D. Hottel, she died in the Union Station, thirty minutes before the train was to leave for her home. Sister Zirkle was the first person to receive baptism under the proclamation of the third angel’s message in the State of Virginia. When, in January, 1876, Elders J. O. Corliss and E. B. Lane came to Virginia, they found their first permanent home at Sister Zirkle’s. Near her home the first sermons were preached, and from this vicinity the truth radiated to other parts of the State. She soon accepted the message, and on June 17, 1876, Elder Corliss baptized her. She has ever since been a faithful and earnest member of the church, always being present at the services, and taking a deep interest in the progress of the work. The family gave the land on which now stands the Shenandoah Valley Training Academy, and she has since made other substantial gifts to the school and the work. The services, Sabbath morning, were conducted by Elder Stewart Kime, assisted by Elder A. C. Neff, who read a brief history of her life, in the presence of one of the largest congregations ever assembled in New Market on such an occasion. Interment was made in the family graveyard near her home. R. D. Hottel.