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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 3, 1910

Obituaries

BOMAN.—Harry Boman died at Ardmore, S. D., Jan. 13, 1910. The disease that caused his death was peritonitis, and he was sick only a short time. He was born at Edenville, Mich., May 6, 1885. Words of comfort were spoken to a large circle of friends and neighbors by the writer, from Job 14:14, 15. ALBERT C. ANDERSON.

BEEBE.—Brother Henry Beebe was born in Michigan, May 7, 1844, and died Feb. 4, 1910. He came to California many years ago, and for the last fifteen years has made his home in Tehama and Shasta counties of this State. On Dec. 31, 1909, he gave his heart to the Lord, and although his Christian experience was a short one, it was bright and full of hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. A wife, four sons, and four daughters survive him. J. R. PATTERSON.

COTA.—Fred Cota was born at Aconto, Wis., in 1864, and died at Menominee, Mich., Jan. 15, 1910. He is survived by a wife, six children, four brothers, one sister, and an aged mother. He, with his mother, accepted present truth about seven years ago, and they were baptized together only a short time previous to his death. He was one of the oldest and most respected business men of Menominee. He fell asleep in Jesus, and we believe will come forth “when the sleeping saints shall hear the voice of Jesus, and they that hear shall live.” Words of comfort were spoken to a large number of mourning relatives and friends by the writer. E. F. PETERSON.

JOHNSON.—Mrs. J. Johnson was born in Sweden, Oct. 1, 1819, and died at the home of her son, near Middletown, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1910, aged 90 years, 3 months, and 29 days. Two children, Charles J. Johnson and Mrs. Charles Peterson, were born to them. These, with eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, survive her. Sister Johnson embraced the third angel’s message about eight years ago, and identified herself with the Burlington church. Her faithfulness to the truth won the hearts of all. She died in the blessed hope of a part in the first resurrection. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. M. W. LEWIS.

SHEPARD.—Mrs. Margaret VanDyke Shepard was born in Rochester, N. Y., April 3, 1826, and died on Jan. 19, 1910, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 16 days. In 1857 she and her husband moved to Otsego, N. Y., and became charter members of the Otsego Seventh-day Adventist church. Her life was patterned after the divine Master, and she endeared herself to all by her acts of kindness. Of five children, three are left to mourn, besides six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held from the Otsego Seventh-day Adventist church, words of comfort being spoken from John 14, the favorite chapter of the deceased. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

FISHER.—Adam C. Fisher was born in Wayne County, New York, Feb. 22, 1824, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Peters, near Leetsville, Mich., Jan. 15, 1910, at the age of 85 years, 10 months, and 23 days. He was married twice, his first wife living but a few years. For many years he and his family lived in eastern Canada, but in 1881 they moved to Michigan, and about twenty years ago he and his wife embraced the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Alden, Mich. She died in the hope about eleven years ago. He is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters. He died in the hope of the first resurrection, when the sleeping saints shall be called forth by the voice of the Life-giver. Services were conducted by the writer, at Clearwater, Mich., Jan. 17, 1910. E. A. BRISTOL.

SEEDORF.—John Seedorf was born in Germany in the year 1856. He died at Roseburg, Ore., Jan. 7, 1910. He came to America about eighteen years ago, and accepted the truth eight years ago, since which time he has lived a consistent Christian life. For the last three years he made his home near Oakland, Ore. He died with the firm hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Elder H. W. Oliver. W. E. COOK.

BODDY.—Lulu Maud Boddy was born in Oak River, Manitoba, Canada, Feb. 6, 1897, and died at Sanitarium, Cal., July 26, 1909. Her death was caused by the explosion of a can of gasoline which she was using in filling a patent gasoline iron. She was baptized by Elder J. H. Behrens in the summer of 1907, and had been an earnest, devoted Christian girl. Elder W. T. Knox spoke words of comfort to relatives and friends who gathered in large numbers at the St. Helena Seventh-day Adventist church. Interment took place in St. Helena Cemetery. The parents greatly miss the lost treasure, but they have a sure hope of meeting her again. C. L. TAYLOR.

VAN GUNDY.—Brother William Van Gundy died at his home in Morgan Hill, Cal., Jan. 27, 1910, at the ripe age of eighty-two years and thirteen days. He was born in Ohio, and in 1849 crossed the plains to California with an ox team. About twenty years ago, under the ministry of Elder R. S. Owen, Brother Van Gundy and wife accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, and until his death manifested great liberality and devotion to the cause he loved. A devoted companion and son remain to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist meeting-house by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the above-mentioned church. S. T. HARE.

FOWLER.—James R. Fowler was born Sept. 30, 1848, near the village of Utica, Mich., and died at his home in Wayne, Mich., Jan. 8, 1910, at the age of 61 years, 3 months, and 8 days. In 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Mina D. Fuller. Three children were born to them, one son and two daughters. About three years ago he united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Detroit, Mich., of which he remained a member, much beloved and respected, until his death. He is survived by his wife and son. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 29:11. The services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor assisting. M. SHEPARD.

HALBERT.—Mrs. Pruelley Abbey Halbert died at her home in Taylor, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1910, in her eighty-fifth year. Nearly all of her long life was lived in the town of Taylor, her father, Marcellus Smith, having settled on a large farm on Mt. Roderic, when she was a child. She was one of ten children, eight of whom became school-teachers, and one a physician. In 1850 she was married to Ransom Halbert, of Pitcher, N. Y. They bought a farm near that of her childhood home, which was their home until the death of her husband, nine years ago. It was also a home for many others. During the fifty-one years of their married life they were seldom alone; what they had was shared with others. Into this home seven children came. There are also five great-grandchildren. About twenty years ago she took her stand for the true Sabbath, her two oldest daughters having already accepted this truth. Nearly all her life she had much to suffer; many times she was prostrated on a bed of sickness, there were severe trials, sad disappointments, but she did not talk of them, nor murmur. Her sensitive nature made her feel keenly, and yet she was patient, gentle, forbearing; her tears were shed alone with her Lord and Saviour. She left loving messages for her children, praying for all of them; her patient mother love warm and tender to the end. May we follow her as she followed Him. Impressive funeral services were held at the house, conducted by Elder D. G. Turk. MRS. ADDIE HALBERT PARKER.