Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 5, 1907

STAFFORD.—Died Aug. 4, 1907, Stella Ester Stafford, daughter of W. E. and E. J. Stafford, aged 2 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She was born at Marion, Kan., and was a bright child. She leaves a father and mother, one brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Heb. 2:14, 15; 1 Cor. 15:58; 1 Thess. 4:16-18, and other texts. H. L. SHAFER.

POWERS.—Died at the Antrim County Home, July 12, 1907, Sister Mary Powers, aged 87 years, 5 months, and 12 days. Sister Powers became interested in the faith of this people and gladly accepted the Sabbath truth in 1886, her faith remaining firm unto the end. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Hill (Congregationalist), and we laid her to rest in Lake View Cemetery until Jesus comes. D. M. VAN VALKENBURG.

FELLOWS.—Died at Calistoga, Cal., Aug. 10, 1907, of heart failure and kidney trouble, Brother O. D. Fellows, aged 77 years and 1 month. A wife and two daughters are left to sorrow. He was an aged and beloved citizen of the place, having lived there many years. About twenty-five years ago he began to keep all the commandments of God, and was a charter member of the church. The experiences and faith of this people were ever dear to him, and he fell asleep waiting the return of the Master. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. H. BEHRENS.

PEDEN.—Died at their home in Johnstown, Pa., Aug. 15, 1907, of cholera infantum, the infant son of Charles Peden. The funeral discourse was delivered by the writer from Mark 10:13-16. How comforting the thought that Jesus loved the little ones, and said, “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” He is the same Jesus to-day that he was then, and we know that we need not sorrow without hope for our little ones. Soon the voice of Jesus will call them to life again. J. W. WATT.

LOGAN.—Died near Etna, Wash., July 20, 1907, of neuralgia of the heart, Mary A. Logan, aged 68 years, 4 months, and 16 days. She was connected with the Seventh-day Adventist people for over thirty years. Her husband, Lewis A. Logan, who died several years ago, labored in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Three sons and three daughters mourn their parent's death. Funeral sermon was preached by the writer at Ridgefield, Wash.; text, 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. A. J. STOVER.

OWEN.—Died at the parental home near Ainsworth, Iowa, Aug. 5, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sheldon J. Owen, son of Brother and Sister Henry Owen, aged 19 years, 2 months, and 25 days. He had been sick for over two years, gradually growing worse since a relapse last March. During his sickness he made his peace with God, and died in hope of Christ's soon coming. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers, and one sister to mourn, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience of sorrowing friends and relatives. G. R. HAWKINS.

BROWN.—Fell asleep at Sanitarium, Cal., Aug. 12, 1907, of sickness incident to old age, Sister Ellen M. Brown, aged 68 years, 1 month, and 7 days. She crossed the plains in an ox team in 1864, was the mother of nine children, all of whom are living, and with her husband accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough in Sonoma, Cal. Besides her children, she leaves a large number of grandchildren and friends who were blessed by her influence and counsel. She fell asleep in the blessed hope. On the funeral occasion the twenty-third psalm was chosen by the writer as a fitting expression of her life and faith. J. H. BEHRENS.

MESSER.—Died at his residence, four miles southwest of Bloomingdale, Mich., July 26, 1907, Reason S. Messer, in his sixty-fifth year. Our beloved brother had been in poor health for some time, but it was thought by the family that his health had greatly improved. His sudden death was a great shock to the family. Brother Messer was highly respected by all who knew him. He was upright in life and of deep Christian integrity. He embraced the third angel's message about eight years ago, and was a consistent Christian until his death. He leaves to mourn their loss a beloved wife, three sons, three sisters, and three brothers. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. C. HORTON.

HUGHES.—Died at Milton, Ore., July 27, 1907, Sister Hannah C. Hughes, aged 82 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Sister Hughes was brought up in the Lutheran Church, afterward joining the Baptists. Thirty-nine years ago, after reading some literature, she, with her husband, John J. Hughes, began the observance of the Sabbath of the Lord, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Blencoe, Iowa, one year later. Thirty years ago they moved to Oregon, where they were faithful unto death, her companion passing away thirteen years ago, at the ripe age of eighty. Sister Hughes' long life of faithful perseverance in the service of God is a precious memory and inspiration to her five surviving children, twenty-six grandchildren, and twenty-eight great-grandchildren. She passed away without sickness, falling asleep in Jesus on the rest day of the Lord, as was the case with her companion. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. A. WASHBURN.

WART.—Died in Baker City, Ore., July 2, 1907, Hazel Claudine Wart, aged 9 years and 26 days. Hazel was a member of the Baker City Sabbath-school, and was very anxious to attend every Sabbath, taking quite an interest in the lessons. She was laid to rest in the Baker City Cemetery to await the summons of the Life-giver on the morning of the resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder H. W. Oliver. E. E. SMITH.

BAKER.—Died at the home of her brother, Enoch Baker, at Cordell, Okla., Aug. 8, 1907, of typhoid fever, Sister Hellena Hazel Baker, aged 12 years. She was a true Christian girl, and was loved and respected by all who knew her, and her loss is keenly felt. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She leaves a father, three sisters, and six brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. ANDREW NELSON.

OWEN.—Died at the home of the writer, in Versailles, Mo., Aug. 20, 1907, of Bright's disease and heart trouble, Brother Albert Owen, aged 65 years, 6 months, and 5 days. He embraced the third angel's message last winter under the labors of Brother W. A. Theo Miller, and died with a bright hope of a home with the redeemed. Brother Owen leaves a wife, two daughters, and one son, to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by Elder E. A. Merrell. A. A. KINTNER.

MOODY.—Died at her home in Cornville, Maine, July 17, 1907, Sister Cudora Moody. Sister Moody embraced the truths of the third angel's message twenty-three years ago, and became a faithful member of the Cornville church. She was a model wife and mother, a kind and sympathizing neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand to one in need. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. Funeral service was held at the East Ridge meeting-house, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from John 11:23. J. B. GOODRICH.

LANE.—Died at her home, about twelve miles from Battle Creek, Mich., July 13, 1907, Mrs. Maria T. Lane, née Alton, aged 73 years. Although she lost her mother when only sixteen years of age, she was given an excellent education, and taught in the public schools for several years. In 1860 she and her husband listened for the first time to the preaching of a Seventh-day Adventist minister, and gladly accepted the message he brought them. Sister Lane was known among her friends as an excellent Bible student, and was a teacher in the Sabbath-school for many years. Besides her husband, a son and a daughter are left to mourn their loss; nevertheless, they mourn not as those without hope. Before her death Sister Lane expressed a desire that at her funeral but little should be said concerning herself, but that the resurrection, that precious theme to every believer in the third angel's message, should be presented. The writer spoke words of comfort, using as a text Ps. 17:15. W. E. VIDETO.

DAVIS.—Died at Ambato, Ecuador, July 16, 1907, Mrs. Susana Davis, née Balloesna. She was born in San Felipe, Chile, Aug. 11, 1881. Her parents having died when she was very young, she was reared by her godfather. When present truth was taken to Chile, she was among the first to accept it. Soon after, she was married to Brother Davis, then a canvasser in Chile, and accompanied him on various mission tours. In 1901 they went to California, and were called to mourn the death of their only son, born in Chile. In 1904, after Brother Davis's health had improved, they went to Ecuador to start the work. After living on the sickly coast for more than two years, they moved to the interior, to Ambato, where she died after about five days' illness. Although it was hard for her to leave her three little girls, she prayed the prayer of Christ, “Thy will be done.” Many friends came in, and the writer gave them a talk on the second coming of Christ. She was buried according to the custom, after sundown. *