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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 13, 1906

Obituaries

ONG.—Died in Liberal, Kan., Aug. 28, 1906, Sister Viola J. Ong. Sister Ong accepted present truth in 1893, under the labors of Elder Rupert, and died rejoicing in the light of the third angel’s message. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. H. WHITE.

BYERS.—Died at Lamar, Colo., Aug. 18, 1906, of brain fever, Hazel Helen Byers, daughter of Mr. C. and Sister Katie Byers, aged 13 months and 9 days. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25 to a large congregation of friends. GEO. M. ALWAY.

HATCH.—Died at his home near Glen Wood, Mich., June 4, 1906, of heart-disease, Henry Hatch, aged 62 years, 8 months, and 4 days. At an early age he was converted and united with the First-day Adventists. Several years later he heard and embraced the third angel’s message. He leaves a wife and three sons and other relatives to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the home of the deceased. H. NICOLA.

BOYCE.—Instantly killed by an express-train at Augusta, Mich., Aug. 12, 1906, Henry Boyce, aged 64 years and 1 day. He spent three years of faithful service in the Civil War. Eleven years ago he was converted and united with the Adventist church at Coleman, Mich., and ever after lived a devoted Christian life. Though he was taken without one moment’s warning we believe he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves a wife and three sisters and other relatives to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 John 4:8. C. N. SANDERS.

SUTHERLAND.—Died Aug. 19, 1906, of hemorrhage of the brain, Mrs. Tibatha Ellen Sutherland, widow of the late James H. Sutherland, aged 56 years, 8 months, and 14 days. The deceased was a firm believer in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, having united with that denomination in 1885. She possessed a cheerful disposition, and was ever ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. She leaves to mourn their loss, two daughters, one son, and three sisters, besides many friends. The funeral was conducted near South Haven, Mich. H. NICOLA.

BUTTERFIELD.—Died at her home, Aug. 16, 1906, of heart-disease, Mrs. Jaine Hare Butterfield. She was born April 1, 1840, and was married in 1861 to Richard Butterfield, who died Nov. 7, 1903. To them were born four sons and one daughter, all of whom still live except one son. Sister Butterfield accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith about six years ago, and since then has been a respected and faithful member of the St. Paul church. Her trust was in God. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 2:11. F. A. DETAMORE.

FAUVER.—Died at Mount Williams, Va., July 25, 1906, John Fauver, aged 64 years, 11 months, and 25 days. Brother Fauver with his wife, attended the first camp-meeting held in Virginia, twenty-three years ago, and there decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. About a year later he was baptized and joined the Mount Williams church, with which he has been connected ever since. He was a faithful attendant at all the services as long as his health permitted. He leaves a companion and three children. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer; text, Job 14:14, 15. R. D. HOTTEL.

WALKER.—Died at Kalispell, Mont., Aug. 11, 1906, of consumption, Sister Lieucella Walker. Several years ago she was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Minnesota. Last fall she came to Montana for her health. She leaves a husband, seven children, a father, mother, five sisters, and five brothers. Her faith was strong in a soon-coming Saviour and the speedy triumph of the gospel. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; texts, Job 14:14; John 11:25. STEWART KIME.

WILKINSON.—Died in St. Helena, Cal., Aug. 14, 1906, Mrs. Martha J. Wilkinson, aged 78 years, 10 months, and 15 days. Sister Wilkinson accepted the third angel’s message in Sacramento more than twenty-five years ago, and was an example to the believers in constant attendance at church and Sabbath-school, in ministering to the sick and needy, and in helping with her means. There was a large attendance at her funeral in Sacramento, where she was laid to rest until Jesus comes. The funeral sermon was from Ps. 90:10; Job 5:26. ISAAC MORRISON.

TUTTLE.—Died in Springfield, Ill., June 21, 1906, of electrocution, by picking up a live electric-light wire, George Evan Tuttle, son of George and Ora B. Tuttle, aged 13 years, 6 months, and 1 day. Although Evan had never made a profession of religion, he was a good boy and a regular attendant at Sabbath-school, and by his kind and loving disposition made himself beloved by all who knew him. The funeral service was held at the First Seventh-day Adventist church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15-17. W. D. PARKHURST.

MATHEWS.—Died at his home near Lodi, Cal. June 8, 1906, of heart-disease and erysipelas, James T. Mathews, aged 36 years, 5 months, and 2 days. Brother Mathews was converted about eleven years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Oklahoma. He was an exemplary Christian, and served in various offices of church work, part of the time as elder. He leaves a faithful wife, two daughters, one son, an aged father and mother, and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. We laid him to rest until the call of the great Life-giver at the resurrection of the just. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. M. GARDNER.

DAVIS.—Died at her home in Dayton, Wash., Aug. 9, 1906, Sister Susan Davis, aged 73 years, 4 months, and 1 day. She was converted at the age of eleven, and united with the Baptist Church. Since that time she has served her Master faithfully, walking in the light as it came to her. She moved west in 1853, and was one of the first to accept present truth in this part of the country when it was presented here in 1875 by Elders I. D. Van Horn and A. T. Jones. The truth has been very precious to her ever since, and sustained her in all her trials. She died with a bright hope of soon seeing her Saviour. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. L. A. GIBSON.

MIDDLEKAUFF.—Died of gastritis and uremic poisoning, at Morgan Hill, Cal., Aug. 4, 1906, Mrs. Mary E. Middlekauff, aged 57 years and 25 days. Her maiden name was Brown, the sister of Elder M. H. Brown. Her husband was a minister of the Christian denomination. She was converted when about ten years of age, and was an earnest, devoted Christian until her death. In 1871 she embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith, in which she greatly rejoiced during the later years of her life. She was ever active and self-sacrificing, seeking to help those in distress, or discouragement, or need of any kind. Always frail, she suffered much from ill health, but bore it all by the comfort she had in Christ Jesus. Of her near relatives, her husband and Elder Brown and his family survive. She rests in hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer M. C. W.