Obituary Notices | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 17, 1879

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13.

OLSEN.—Died of tumor in the stomach, in Oakland, Jefferson Co., Wis., March 26, 1879, our dear mother, Bertha Olsen, aged 55 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Mother was born in Norway, and with our father came to this country in 1850. They first connected themselves with the Methodist church, but in 1857 they embraced the Sabbath, and shortly after received the light of the third angel's message. They were the first among the Scandinavian people to embrace present truth. During the many years mother was connected with the church, her life was marked with true devotion, and an unselfish interest for her family and the cause of truth. She had twelve children, and the nine now living are all trying to follow her example, and are members of the church. Three of her sons are now engaged in the work of the ministry, and a fourth contemplates soon entering it.

Through her sickness not a cloud disturbed her peace of mind. She felt that her work was finished, and said she had nothing to say to her children only, “Be faithful.” She was very desirous that they should all be present at her funeral, but did not wish them called from their places of duty till the time of her death. By the providence of God, this wish was granted, and they were all present. After following her remains to their last resting-place, the family united in prayer in their father's house, and soon after separated, probably never to all meet again this side of eternity. May God grant that we may all meet then. Words fail to express our loss, but the blessed hope cheers and sustains in our great bereavement. We would ask the prayers of God's people, especially for our father, that he may be sustained and cheered during his declining years by the blessing of God. O. A. OLSEN.

PARKER.—Died of lung fever at Pittwood, Ill., April 6, 1879, Walter Ray, infant son of John and Sena L. Parker, aged seven months and twenty days. Words of comfort from Jer. 31:15–17. R. F. ANDREWS.

BELLOWS.—Died in Eaton, Eaton Co., Mich., March 25, 1879, Sister Mary A. Bellows, aged 23 years. She leaves evidence of a hope of everlasting life. Her mother, three brothers, and many friends and neighbors, mourn her loss. Discourse by the writer to a large congregation, in the United Brethren meeting-house, from Luke 8:52. J. B. FRISBIE.

HUNTLEY.—Bro. E. S. Huntley, for many years a resident of Battle Creek, Mich., died at DeWitt, Ill., Feb. 4, 1879, after a short illness. He was a member of the Battle Creek church of S. D. Adventists at the time of his death. R. C.

SIMMONS.—Died of diphtheria, March 11, 1879, Georgie O., little son of A. and M. E. Simmons, aged 3 years, 1 month, and 27 days. LIZZIE L. RHODES.

PIXLEY.—Our dear mother, Mrs. A. G. Pixley, died on the 16th of March, at Amboy, Ill., of acute pneumonia. Her death was sudden, but she died trusting in our Lord Jesus. She loved the Review next to the Bible. She will receive her reward. H. W. PIXLEY.

WHEELOCK.—Died at Delhi Center, Mich., March 21, 1879, Willie, infant son of Dr. J. S. and Z. R. Wheelock, aged 5 months and 9 days. Funeral services at the Presbyterian church. Discourse by Eld. Bryant (pastor) from Matt. 18:10. “Three little treasures we mourn departed From our fond hold, Leaving us desolate, stricken-hearted, With griefs untold. We cannot fathom the why nor wherefore Of joys or woes, But the dear Lord does ever right, and therefore My Jesus knows.” M. D. A.

EASTERLING.—Died in New London, Ind., March 20, 1879, Sister Emma Easterling, aged 19 years. Sister Easterling embraced the truth about eight years ago under the labors of Eld. E. B. Lane. She leaves a husband, a brother, an uncle and aunt who have been a father and mother to her from childhood, and many other friends, to mourn their loss. The funeral was held in the Friends' church, as her husband belonged to that denomination. Words of comfort were spoken by Eld. Wm. Covert and the writer and some of the Friends. We trust she sleeps in Jesus. J. M. Rees.

MILLER.—Died in California, Mich., March 9, Leo Ray, also the 11th, Leon Jay, infant children of H. W. and Sabina R. Miller. The funeral services of both were held March 12, and were attended by a large circle of sympathizing friends and neighbors. Sermon by Eld. Preston. H. W. MILLER.

PHINNEY.—Fell asleep March 31, 1879, in Woodland, Barry Co., Mich., our baby, Claudia Lee, aged 9 months and 26 days. Words of consolation by Eld. Roberts, M. E. minister, from 2 Sam. 12:23. THEO. W. AND P. F. PHINNEY.