Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Apr 22, 1902

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

AGER.—Henry Ager was born in Frederick, Md., in 1820; died near Briggsville, Wis., March 22, 1902. The deceased with his faithful wife, who now survives him, accepted present truth thirty-three years ago. His home was a bethel for the early ministers in this State. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Methodist church, from Amos 4:12. Swin Swinson.

McGUIRE.—Miss Nellie McGuire, of Wray, Colo., fell asleep in Jesus, April 9, 1902, aged 17 years, 10 months. Loved on earth by all who knew her, our dear sister awaits that glad morn when the ransomed throng shall hear their Saviour's call. Services were conducted at the home by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from 2 Sam. 12:23. Malcolm Mackintosh.

RUSSELL.—Mrs. Sarah Russell (nee Poulson) died Feb. 8, 1902, aged 63 years, 6 months, 12 days. She was converted to present truth in 1891. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn. Remarks were made by Rev. Todd at Hendrysburg, Ohio, where we laid her to rest till the Life-giver shall come. Text, Acts 9:36-40. Alex. Russell.

WILLIAMSON.—Died at the Veterans' Home, Yountville, Cal., March 25, 1902, T. R. Williamson. Brother Williamson accepted the advent faith under the labors of Elder R. A. Underwood and the writer during a tent meeting at Akron, Ohio. The last few years of his life were spent in California. He died with a bright hope of immortality. Services and burial at Veterans' Home. H. A. St. John.

STODARD.—Died at her home in Chesaning, Mich., April 3, 1902, Sister E. E. Stodard, wife of Elder C. Stodard, in the seventy-seventh year of her age. Sister Stodard accepted the message in 1878, and was an earnest Christian until her death. She leaves one daughter, Sister Wilson of Chesaning, and her husband. Cheering words were spoken at the funeral by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. R. Matthews.

ROGERS.—Nelson Rogers died at Pilot Rock, Ore., April 4, 1902, of pneumonia and paralysis. Brother Rogers was born in Richford, Vt., March 22, 1841. He was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Pilot Rock, Ore., in 1895. He died in the faith, leaving a wife and two little boys. Words of comfort and instruction were spoken at a large congregation, from John 14:1-3. E. L. Stewart.

SWINSON.—Mabel P. Swinson, of Oxford, Wis., fell asleep in Jesus, March 29, 1902, from inflammation of the lungs and neuralgia of the heart, aged twelve years and four months. She attended church school all winter, and made excellent progress in her studies. She began to testify in social meetings when four years old, and on her deathbed said she knew that God had pardoned all her sins, and she was happy in the peace of Jesus' love. She died in the faith of the soon-coming Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Bennit (Presbyterian). Swin Swinson.

BARKER.—Died at the home of her mother in Nottingham, England, Feb. 12, 1902, of cancer, Elizabeth Goodwin Barker, aged 55 years. Sister Barker suffered greatly during the last five or six years; and although repeated efforts were made to remove the disease, it as often reappeared. Sister Barker leaves a husband, four daughters, and three sisters. One daughter and two sisters reside in Chicago, where Sister Barker accepted present truth and became a member of the West Side church. Here she was a supporter and worker until her malady became too severe for active work. F. A. Buzzell.

BURBRIDGE.—My dear mother, Sarah Stewart Burbridge, departed this life, after a short but severe illness, Feb. 12, 1902, at Oswego, Kan., aged 82 years. Mother loved the truths of the third angel's message, and for forty-one years was a living witness of the power and goodness of God to those who fear and obey him. Her faith was based upon the promises of her soon-coming Lord. Her life work done, she was ready and willing to go. Funeral remarks were made by Brother J. T. Vance. Mrs. Evalyn Burbridge Blasey.

BRICKEY.—Died at her home at Lake Frances, Wright Co., Minn., March 30, 1902, Ella Brickey, nee Driver, wife of George Brickey, aged 29 years, 3 months, and 1 day. She leaves two boys and two girls. The immediate cause of her death was inflammation of the stomach. The deceased, with her quiet and always happy disposition, was loved by all who knew her. She died in the blessed hope of a glorious reunion with those that remain, when Jesus comes to awake the sleeping dead. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, speaking words of comfort from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. J. E. Bunker.