Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 1, 1910

Blabey.—Died Oct. 23, 1910, at Lothair, Manitoba, Luke Blabey, infant son of Luke and Martha Blabey. Both parents look longingly for his return to them at the second advent. Wm. O. Young.

Cunningham.—Died at his home near Winsor, Fla., Oct. 28, 1910, Brother Charles Cunningham, in the ninety-fifth year of his age. Twelve years ago he accepted present truth, and was a member of the Winsor church at the time of his death. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, from Eccl. 4:3, 4. A widow and nine children are left to mourn. M. C. Strachan.

Taylor.—Vernie Taylor, daughter of Eddie and Alice Taylor, died at Liberal, Kan., Nov. 6, 1910, after a brief illness, aged 10 years, 3 months, and 9 days. Little Vernie grew up a Christian. She was baptized by Elder E. E. Farnsworth at the age of eight, and united with the church at Hygiene, Colo. She was a member of the Busy Bee band, and circulated a great many tracts, periodicals, etc. She was a very affectionate child, and her one ambition was to become a worker for the Master. C. G. Bellah.

Jones.—Died Nov. 6, 1910, at Jacksonville, Fla., Brother Wiley Jones. He heard the message thirty years ago, but finally decided to obey the Lord two years ago. He was a member of the second church of Jacksonville. Brother Jones was an old and respected citizen of Jacksonville, and a host of friends attended the funeral services. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. Our brother sleeps to await the call of the Life-giver. A widow and one son are left to mourn. M. C. Strachan.

Thompson.—Mamie Addison was born at Hammond, La., Aug. 18, 1882, and died Oct. 21, 1910. Though brought up by Sabbath-keeping parents, she did not begin to keep the Sabbath until about two years ago. While at the Nashville Sanitarium last summer, she was baptized by Elder W. H. Saxby. Her last few days were spent in making earnest appeals to her relatives to be ready to meet her when Jesus comes. July 15, 1903, she was married to Henry W. Thompson, who, with their little daughter, and a number of brothers, sisters, and other relatives, is left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, who based his remarks on Job 14:14. E. L. Maxwell.

Johnston.—Anna M. Johnston, wife of W. T. Johnston, died at Keene, Tex., after an illness of only a few days. Sister Johnston’s maiden name was Flynn. She was born in the State of Louisiana, Nov. 13, 1843. Had she lived ten days more, she would have been sixty-eight years old. With her husband she accepted present truth about thirty years ago. She lived a consistent Christian life, and died in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Num. 23:10. We laid her away to rest, leaving her husband and only daughter, with other relatives and friends, to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. W. W. Eastman.

Henton.—W. T. Henton was born in Pennsylvania in 1830, and died at Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 28, 1910, at the age of almost fourscore years. He was married May 20, 1851, to Mary Southard. To them were born twelve children, seven of whom are living. Brother Henton accepted the message about fifty years ago, when there were not so many Seventh-day Adventists in all the world as we now have laborers in the field. He was always ready to help the cause of God according to his ability. Last spring death claimed his life companion; this was a hard blow, and his decline from that time was rapid. His love for the Saviour was strong and tender, and his hope was bright to the end. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. J. Clark. W. W. Sharp.

Lawry.—Joe Lawry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lawry, was born April 2, 1891, in Newton, Kan., and died Oct. 20, 1910, aged 19 years, 6 months, and 18 days. He was baptized at the Hutchinson camp-meeting in 1895, and tried to live a Christian life and help his companions to do right. He attended Union College for two years, and won the love and respect of both teachers and students. While there, he became ill, and his mother took him to Boulder. For a time the change seemed to benefit him, but this summer all hopes were crushed, and on September 9 we brought him home. The sorrowing father and mother, with one brother, and a large circle of friends, are left to mourn; Prof. F. Griggs, of Union College, preached the funeral sermon, from the words, “God is love.” Mrs. M. L. Lawry.

Lewis.—J. H. Lewis was born in Lexington, Ky., April 22, 1834, and died Oct. 21, 1910, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 29 days. Brother Lewis was married in 1860 to Miss Emily H. Dryden, at Frankfort, Ky. Had he lived until November 1, they would have been married fifty years. He accepted the third angel’s message in Michigan, under the labors of Elder Lawrence, about fifty years ago. He died triumphant in the faith, and we confidently expect to meet him when the Lord makes up his jewels. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large circle of friends. Text, Rev. 22:3, 4. W. W. Steward.

Christensen.—Mrs. Gustine Christensen was born in Urholmen, Norway, Jan. 8, 1876, and died near Denver, Colo., Sept. 25, 1910, aged 34 years, 8 months, and 17 days. She and her husband accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists in April, 1907, and united with the first church in Denver in 1908. She had formerly been a captain in the Salvation Army; but when the whole message of truth came to her, she accepted it with gladness, and continued to praise God for it until just a few moments before her death. She sleeps in Jesus. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home, assisted by Elder Carl Svenson. Many neighbors and friends were present. She leaves a husband and many relatives. G. W. Angelbarger.

Lainson.—Died in Wichita, Kan., Oct. 18, 1910, Sister Anna May Lainson, aged 50 years, 9 months, and 25 days. Sister Lainson’s maiden name was Craft. She gave her heart to the Lord when quite young. At the age of nineteen she was married to W. H. Lainson. One son and three daughters were born to them. Twenty-two years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and was a firm advocate of the truths we hold so dear. She was faithful, earnest, and trustful in her Christian experience. Five years ago the family moved to Liberal, Kan., where she was taken ill. The funeral, which was held in our church at Council Bluffs, was largely attended, and many beautiful floral tributes expressed the tender love of sorrowing friends. The service was conducted by Elder W. A. McKibben. Baile P. Shilling.

Sawyer.—Robert Sawyer was born in Port Byron, Cayuga Co., N. Y. In 1855 he was married to Mary A. Mapes, of Wadsport, N. Y., with whom he lived four years, when she died. Brother Sawyer lived one mile from Auburn, N. Y., when the first paper published by Seventh-day Adventists was carried to that post-office in a small hand satchel. He became interested in the third angel’s message through the reading of a small tract placed in his hands about that time, and soon accepted the truth. Not long after this he moved to Battle Creek, Mich., where he became connected with the Review and Herald Publishing Office. In 1863 he was married to Mrs. Mary J. Mead. Later they removed to Potterville, Mich., where they started a Sabbath-school, which resulted in the organization of a small church. Upon their return to Battle Creek, they were employed by the sanitarium, he as nurse and she as matron. His wife’s failing health made it necessary for them to seek a warmer climate; so they came to Oakland, Cal. For a number of years he was employed by the Pacific Press, and at the same time conducted a boarding-house for the benefit of the employees. The last three years of his life were spent in Pomona, Cal., where, Sept. 12, 1910, he peacefully fell asleep, at the ripe age of eighty years and two months. During all the years of his connection with Seventh-day Adventists, he was faithful and true to his convictions, a loved and honored member of the church, and highly respected by all his acquaintances. For several years, in addition to his other duties, he gave a home to nine orphan children. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. H. E. S. Hopkins, who has lived in his home since he came to Pomona. E. E. Andross.

Green.—Mathew Green was born in North Carolina, Feb. 25, 1834, and died at the Paradise Valley Sanitarium, near San Diego, Cal., Sept. 20, 1910. He leaves three sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. Brother Green has been a great sufferer for several months, but bore it all patiently, and fell asleep in hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the Seventh-day Adventist church building in San Diego, after which our brother was laid to rest in the Mount Hope Cemetery. C. E. Ford.

Stevens.—Died in Marysville, Cal., while visiting at the home of his daughter, Oct. 22, 1910, Van Buren R. Stevens, aged 73 years, 7 months, and 26 days. The place of his birth and early life was Ohio. He enlisted in the Civil War in Company C, 15th Ohio Volunteers. In that war he rendered faithful service over two years, but on account of physical disability was honorably discharged. His sickness came in consequence of exposure and hardship in the army, resulting at last in his death. He was married Sept. 10, 1863, to Miss Sara E. Davis, who survives him after forty-seven years of happy wedded life. One daughter was born to them, now Mrs. Mabel Ingels. Brother Stevens was converted at thirty years of age, and joined the Christian Connection. In 1879, in California, he accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists in the full strength of his manhood, and was until declining years a heavy burden-bearer, and ever a faithful and consistent member. Six years ago he moved to Mountain View, Cal., where he expected to spend his declining years; but on a visit to his daughter was attacked with the old disease contracted in the army. The funeral services were held in Mountain View. M. C. Wilcox.

Lloyd.—Mrs. Sarah A. Lloyd was born Dec. 5, 1848, in Lenton, Nottingham, England. At sixteen she was converted, and became an active church worker. In 1880, after the death of her mother, she came to America, and was engaged as a preceptress in the Hill School at Pottstown, Pa. Later she felt called to enter city mission work; and about the year 1886, she connected with the Grace Episcopal church of New York City, and there helped to found the Grace Church Settlement work, which has grown into one of the largest organizations of its kind in America. After about eight years of loving service in this work among the poor of the East Side, she was sent to India by the Woman’s Board of Foreign Missions, and there labored for some five years in the Northwest Province. As a missionary to India, she had been granted the great desire of her life. Upon her return to this country, in 1899, she learned, for the first time, that there was a people known to Seventh-day Adventists, who kept the Sabbath of the Bible. This information was welcomed by Mrs. Lloyd; for about this time the Lord had, through her daily reading of the Word, revealed the Sabbath truth to her. Walking across a street in one of the New Jersey cities at this time, she picked up a copy of a tract on the Sabbath question. Through correspondence with our publishers in Battle Creek, she came to know of the sanitarium, and shortly afterward spent some time at that institution. It was during her sojourn there that she met Elder E. J. Hibbard, and through his teaching accepted all the truths of this message. A short time after this she was married to Brother Ernest Lloyd, and together they have labored for the advancement of this cause. For some time Brother Lloyd has been acting as field missionary secretary for this conference, and has received the hearty support and assistance of his companion in his work. She peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, October 24, awaiting the return of the Life-giver, when she will receive the crown of life, that is prepared for those that love his appearing. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Hibbard and the writer from her home, and were attended by a large circle of sympathizing friends. E. E. Andross.