Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 15, 1907

Holmes.—Died at the home of her niece, Mrs. N. W. Baker, in Springfield, N. Y., Mrs. L. L. Holmes, aged 81 years and 14 days. She had been a firm believer in the third angel's message for over thirty-five years. She survived her husband, Elder Benj. Holmes, a little less than six months. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Wemet (Methodist).

True.—Died at his home near Knightstown, Ind., June 16, 1907, Albert F. True, aged 34 years, 3 months, and 29 days. He was converted under the labors of the writer, baptized, and united with the Kennard church at its organization in 1892, being a charter member. He lived an upright, faithful life. A mother, four brothers, and three sisters mourn their loss, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14 to a large gathering. J. M. Rees.

Livingston.—Died at Old Bank, Panama, July 6, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sarah Livingston, aged 21 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Sister Livingston accepted present truth at a tent effort last year at the above place. Very shortly after, she was taken ill, but her piety and unwavering faith shone so brightly that those in attendance at her bedside were impressed and cheered, especially as she has stood alone in the family. We are confident that she sleeps in Jesus. Words of hope and comfort were spoken by the writer. J. Augustus Reid.

Barnhart.—Died at Great Bend, Kan., July 22, 1907, Omer Audley Barnhart, one of the little twins of Lemuel and Norah Barnhart, aged 10 months and 25 days. The little one was tenderly loved, and will be greatly missed. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. E. Hopkins. H. R. Godfrey.

Gould.—Died at Molusk, Va., July 5, 1907, of heart failure, Ada M. Gould, wife of Kenneth L. Gould, aged 21 years, 3 months, and 11 days. She was a firm believer in the third angel's message, and her desire was to obey the Lord in all things. We hope to meet her in a world free from pain and care. Mrs. J. H. Gould.

Sanders.—Died at Woodburn, Ore., July 24, 1907, of paralysis, Sister Eliza E. Sanders, aged 52 years, 1 month, and 25 days. She had been a faithful Christian and a Seventh-day Adventist for seventeen years. Even in the affliction which caused her death, she rejoiced in Jesus. Words of comfort, based on Ps. 31:5, were spoken by the writer. T. L. Thuember.

Davis.—Died in Walden, Vt., July 17, 1907, of gastritis enteritis, Miss Lillian I. Davis, aged 28 years and 8 months. Brought up in the truth, she had always manifested a remarkable degree of consecration to service. During her late illness of nearly three months not a murmur, although she suffered severely at times, escaped her lips. She sleeps in Jesus, leaving her parents and three sisters to remember her labor of love. By request, 2 Tim. 4:6-8 was used by the writer as the basis of the remarks at the funeral. F. M. Dana.

Foster.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Skowhegan, Maine, July 22, 1907, Mrs. Margaret Foster, widow of Geo. Foster, aged 80 years. In her girlhood days she bore the name of Vigne. Sister Foster accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder J. B. Goodrich thirty years ago, and the testimony is borne that she was a kind, Christian mother. Over fifty years ago she came to Maine with her husband, from St. George, Canada. She has been the mother of fourteen children, only one of whom, a son, survives her. She has one surviving sister, and many grandchildren, several of whom were present at her funeral. Remarks were made by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. C. W. Kenniston.

Clark.—Died in Gardena, Cal., July 5, 1907, of heart failure, R. Grace Clark, aged 14 years, 10 months, and 16 days. The deceased had been a Christian from a very early age, and was baptized about six years ago. Her young life was one of active Christian service. The mother, Sister Mattie E. H. Clark, five sisters, and many relatives and friends mourn the loss occasioned by her death. We laid her beside her father, Brother Austin A. Clark, who died Feb. 9, 1900. As we stood by the open grave and reviewed the words of comfort found in 1 Thess. 4:13-18, we truly sorrowed not as others who have no hope; for we are assured that Grace sleeps in Jesus, soon to be awakened for the glad reunion. H. E. Osborne.

Blocher.—Died at College View, Neb., Sept. 20, 1906, David Blocher, aged nearly threescore years and ten. He possessed a cheerful disposition, and was given to hospitality. Those who knew him best loved him most. He believed the truths of the third angel's message, and his desire was to live them out. In 1869 he went to Sedalia, Mo., where he engaged in the agricultural implement business. He was a man who made many friends, and in 1876 was elected mayor of Sedalia. He was also president of the school board for years. He was stricken with apoplexy March 19, 1906, but rallied, and three months later went to visit his daughter, Mrs. Hodges, at College View, Neb., where he peacefully fell asleep. His wife and two daughters mourn the loss of a tender husband and loving father. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. H. Morrison, assisted by Elder R. F. Andrews and the writer. C. C. Lewis.

Hulwick.—Died at Springville, Tenn., July 10, 1907, of bowel trouble, youngest son of Jesse A. and Leora Hulwick, aged 4 years and 23 days. The father, mother, and two brothers greatly mourn the loss of one whose innocent, simple faith led him nearly every day of his life to ask, “When will Jesus come to take us to the home he went to make for us?” Words of comfort were read by the writer. F. S. Parker.

Boardman.—Died at Bozeman, Mont., June 14, 1907, Florence Jessie Boardman, aged 6 years and 5 months. Her parents being in the truth, little Florence was taught to love her Saviour. She was very patient in her last illness, and with the Christian's hope we laid her away till the Life-giver comes. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother S. H. Kime from various portions of the Scriptures. Mrs. Jessie Boardman Everett.

Gebauer.—Died at her home in Montrose, Colo., June 20, 1907, of pulmonary tuberculosis, Sister Barbara Gebauer. She was born in Spire, Bavaria, Aug. 26, 1851. At the age of nine she came with her parents to this country, and settled in Wisconsin, where she lived till about three years ago, when she with her family moved to Colorado for her health. She accepted present truth some twenty-five years ago under the labors of Elders A. J. Breed and H. R. Johnson, and died in the hope of soon meeting the coming King. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. R. Hartman.

Woodward.—Died at Aspen, Colo., July 17, 1907, after an illness of nearly two months, Mrs. Emma Patton Woodward, wife of H. E. Woodward. She was born in 1859, and from girlhood lived a consistent Christian life. In 1894, when a tent-meeting was held in Aspen, both she and her husband united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place, and both have been earnest, active workers since that time. Her sufferings were intense, yet she was cheerful and patient, leaning upon the Lord and trusting his promises. Two sons by her first husband mourn the loss of their mother. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Watson Ziegler.

Frost.—Died at St. Augustine, Fla., June 23, 1907, of rheumatism, Albert Frost, in his sixty-seventh year. Brother Frost was baptized into the message at the first camp-meeting ever held by our people at Wright, Mich. After several hours' labor with him by Sister E. G. White, the Lord enabled him to grasp the thought that God could and would forgive his sins. The thought that he could not be forgiven had caused him to live in almost abject despair for several years. His life was one of self-denial. He bore his sufferings with great patience. Many times he praised the Lord aloud in his last affliction. He leaves a wife, two children, two stepchildren, and three grandchildren to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 138:2, last part. L. H. Crisler.

Hanson.—Died at Monitor, Ore., June 24, 1907, of old age, Hans Erick Hanson, aged 83 years, 6 months, and 1 day. Father was born in Denmark, where he also spent nearly forty years of his life. In the early sixties he came to this country, residing in Wisconsin, and later in Minnesota. About eight years ago he came to Oregon. He was converted in early life, during the time of the first angel's message. Later he joined the Baptist Church, in which he labored as a minister for a number of years. More than thirty years ago he accepted present truth under the labors of Elders John F. Hanson and J. G. Matteson. This truth grew dearer to him, and his hope became brighter, until he calmly went to sleep. Mother, who feels keenly the loss of her companion, with whom she had walked life's journey for nearly seventy-five years, and two sons, a daughter, a foster-daughter, and nine grandchildren, rest calmly on the promise of reunion when Jesus comes. The funeral was conducted by Elders C. Johnson and J. M. Cole. P. A. Hanson.

Garloff.—Died at Santa Rosa, Cal., July 12, 1907, of internal abscess, Miss Minnie Garloff, aged 19 years. Sister Minnie was converted and united with the church two years ago. She led a consistent Christian life, and just before falling asleep prayed earnestly for her family. She was one of fourteen children, nine of whom, with their parents, are still living. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. Isa. 11:25 was used as the basis of remarks. N. C. McClure.

Zipf.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Tucker, of Lawton, Okla., July 18, 1907, of diabetes, Sister B. Zipf. She was born in Germany in 1839, and embraced the third angel's message twenty years ago, and rejoiced in the hope that she might live to see her Saviour come. She leaves three daughters to mourn the loss of a loving mother. The funeral was held at Norman, Okla., where she was laid to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. The Methodists kindly gave us the use of their church, and their choir conducted the singing. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Andrew Nelson.

Wheelock.—Died at her home near Edinboro, Pa., July 15, 1907, Sister Fannie Wheelock, aged 90 years, 3 months, and 17 days. Sister Wheelock accepted the third angel's message about eight years ago. Twelve years ago she had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip and shoulder bones, one hand and an arm also receiving injuries; from that time she was a continual sufferer till death relieved her. One son and two daughters survive her. There were five generations represented at the funeral, which was conducted in the First Seventh-day Adventist church of Edinboro; text, chosen by Sister Wheelock, Num. 23:10. C. S. Longacre.

Manchester.—Died at Kilbourn, Wis., July 9, 1907, of fibroid tumor, Mrs. Sarah F. Manchester, wife of Albert Manchester, aged 47 years and 21 days. Under the labors of Elder B. J. Cady Sister Manchester was baptized, and soon after united with the Oxford church, continuing a faithful member until her death. Her delight was in making others happy. She was quick to discern their needs, and responded with willing heart and helpful hands. The last months of our sister's life were months of intense suffering. A son by a former marriage, Harold Stewart, and her husband are the immediate relatives left to mourn their loss. Funeral was conducted by the writer. R. T. Dowsett.

Carman.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Skinner, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, July 10, 1907, of inflammatory rheumatism, Sister Alice Irene Carman, aged 66 years, 7 months, and 11 days. Sister Carman gave her heart to God when very young, and united with the M. E. Church. About twelve years ago she accepted present truth by reading, and remained a faithful Christian to the end. She was the mother of eight children, five of whom are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. The remains were sent to Selby, S. D., for interment in the family burying-ground at Bangor, to rest beside her husband and three children until the glorious resurrection morn.

Payne.—Died at the home of her eldest son, in Rainbow, Cal., July 25, 1907, Sister Payne, grandmother of Elder Luther Warren, aged 90 years, 7 months, and 18 days. Sister Payne accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1858 under the labors of Elders Loughborough and Cornell in the first Seventh-day Adventist tent effort, and remained faithful till the day of her death. She manifested an interest in all good work, spent her life in serving others, and her last words were about Jesus. She saw the stars fall in 1833, therefore belonged to the generation of which it is said, “This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled;” but she sleeps in Jesus, awaiting his voice that will awaken the sleeping saints. A son and daughter survive. The writer conducted the funeral service. E. M. Adams.