Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Apr 8, 1902

“I am the resurrection and the life,”—Jesus.

COOPER.—Born Nov. 15, 1895; died Jan. 9, 1902, near Middle Valley, Idaho, of diphtheria, our little Bessie. She was an active child, and was loved by all who knew her. We have the blessed assurance that, if faithful a little longer, we shall meet her again, never to part. MR. AND MRS. C. N. COOPER.

ROBINSON.—Died at Bridgewater, S. D., March 27, 1902. Brother Luther Robinson, aged 82 years. For twenty-four years he had been a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. He leaves to mourn an aged companion, with whom he has walked for forty-eight years, a son, and a daughter. J. W. B.

MITCHELL.—Born in Jefferson County, Ind., Nov. 20, 1889; died in Caney, Kan., after an illness of two years, Brother Daniel K. Mitchell. He had been an Adventist for more than thirty years. He died in the full assurance of faith. Funeral service was conducted by Elder Boyd (Baptist). MRS. E. T. BURCH.

HENDRICKSON.—Died at Hewett, Minn., March 6, 1902, Sister Hendrickson, aged 41 years, 4 months, and 7 days. She loved the truth, and died in the triumph of a living faith. She leaves a husband and seven children. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation of friends, from Rev. 14:13; John 14:14. GEO. M. DIMMICK.

JOHNSON.—Died in San Pasqual, Cal., Feb. 14, 1902, Arthur White Johnson, third son of Henry and Florence Johnson, aged 20 years. He had been attending Healdsburg College, but was taken sick, and returned home, where, after ten weeks of patient suffering, he passed away. He had never made a public profession of religion, but fully made his peace with God while on his bed of sickness, and gave evidence that he was prepared to go. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted at the Adventist church, by Elder R. S. Owen (formerly of Healdsburg College), assisted by Elder C. Santee and Elder Ralph Miller. FLORENCE S. JOHNSON.

McGREW.—Born in Ohio, May 14, 1831; died in Denver, Colo., Feb. 21, 1902, Catherine McGrew. Sister McGrew became a Christian when only nine years of age, and united with the Methodist Church. About twenty-six years ago, while living near Sigourney, Iowa, she accepted the faith of Seventh-day Adventists, and from that time has been one of the remnant who “keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Her long life has ever been one of busy, unselfish work for others. She loved the truth, and was constantly seeking to enlighten other hearts with the blessed hope. Knowing that her death was near, she called her children around her bedside, and gave calm, Christian, and motherly counsel to each one, and to all the relatives present, and said: “My work is done; I am ready to go.” She fell asleep in Jesus, and rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. H. M. J. RICHARDS.

HAFENMAYR.—Sister Rosa Hafenmayr died Jan. 27, 1902, at her home, in Portsmouth, Va. She was an earnest member of the Portsmouth Seventh-day Adventist church, and will be remembered for her acts of love. She leaves a husband, the elder of the church, and a little girl. The service was conducted by Elder I. E. Kimball and the writer. LEE S. WHEELER.

DROWN.—Died of pneumonia and heart trouble, Mrs. Carrie Bullock Drown, March 20, 1902, at Cederville, Quebec. She was born June 26, 1872, and was united in marriage June 23, 1896. Though she was a follower of Jesus from an early age, in 1895 she saw and gladly accepted the light of the third angel’s message and Sabbath truth; and she always after adhered very firmly to these principles. The Bible was her constant companion and guide. She lived until the very last with the strongest hopes of recovering health, and of going on in her service for the Master. Though she was a great sufferer for the last few years of her life, she bore her sufferings with remarkable patience. She was dearly loved by all who knew her worth, and we rejoice that she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by a brother-in-law, Elder H. E. Rickard. Text, Heb. 4:3.