Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Nov 5, 1903

WILLIAMSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Mt. Tabor, Ore., Sept. 9, 1903, Katherine Williamson, aged 32 years. Sister Williamson had been a Sabbath-keeper for several years. She leaves a husband and three small children. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. W. DECKER.

LEONARD.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Oct. 15, 1903, at his home in Echo Valley, Stevens Co., Wash., of old age, Brother Milo H. Leonard, aged 87 years, 7 months, and 16 days. The deceased accepted present truth under the labors of Brethren White and Bates, forty-six years ago, and was strong in the truth until the close of his life. He leaves an aged wife, two sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held in the Bruce schoolhouse, conducted by the writer, and the remains were laid to rest in the Colville Cemetery. A. A. JONES.

HAMMOND.—Carrie A. Hammond fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 28, 1903, at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, where she had undergone an operation. She was 48 years and 2 months old. Early in life she was converted, and united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. In the summer of 1889 she received light on the Sabbath and kindred subjects, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A husband, three daughters, and one son mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. F. Niles (Baptist), from Isa. 66:13, and interment was made in Forest Hill Cemetery, Evart, Mich. ETHYL L. HAMMOND.

MERRY.—Died at Vineyard Haven, Mass., Sept. 15, 1903, Emma Merry, aged 66 years. Sister Merry was born in London, England, and her parents being devout Methodists, she was early taught the way of the Lord. While quite young she went for a visit to New Zealand, and on her return came to America. At Vineyard Haven she was united in marriage with William Merry. Later they went West, where she accepted present truth. Several years ago she returned to Vineyard Haven, and for some time was an earnest and faithful leader of the church there. Her strength of character was also manifested in her “good Samaritan” ministrations to the sick and suffering. In the midst of contagious disease she seemed fearless, and the Lord made her a great comfort and blessing to many. Two sons and two daughters remain to mourn the loss of a faithful mother. Pastor Moore, of the M. E. Church, conducted the funeral service. A. E. PLACE.

RAZE.—Died at Buffalo, N. D., Sept. 29, 1903, of appendicitis, Myrtle, daughter of Brother and Sister J. E. Raze, aged 12 years. She was a faithful Christian, and rejoiced in the hope of soon seeing Jesus. She leaves a father, mother, brother, and sister. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. J. F. GRAVELLE.

HARRIS.—Mrs. Mary E. Harris, formerly of South Lancaster, Mass., died at the home of her son, Chapin Harris, Melrose, Mass., Oct. 16, 1903, aged 80 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Sister Harris was originally a Seventh-day Baptist, but in the early history of this work, Sister White, having heard of her, was impressed to send her a work on the sanctuary. Sister Harris did not know till many years after who sent it. This book at once led Sister Harris and her family to accept present truth. Not a few are alive to-day who owe their life to the careful nursing and strong faith of Sister Harris. Her life was wrapped up in doing good to others, and in sacrificing for the truth. She, like many others who accepted present truth by the light on the sanctuary, never swerved from the time she embraced it. For several years her mind has gradually failed, but she has always been clear in her trust in God, calm and confiding in him. Her sons were ever kind to her. Funeral services were held by Elder Mattson. She was buried in Lancaster, where she waits for the trump of God at the resurrection of the just. S. N. HASKELL.