Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 5, 1908

TALL.— Elizabeth Ethel Tall, of Gladstone, Manitoba, died of typhoid fever, Oct. 11, 1908, after an illness of two weeks. She was born in Ontario, Feb. 5, 1885. She accepted the Sabbath about two years before her death, and died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. L. Stewart.

SMITH.— Sarah, wife of Brother George Smith, of Bay City, Mich., died Sept. 27, 1908, aged fifty-seven years and twenty-eight days. Sister Smith had been a faithful member of the Bay City Seventh-day Adventist church for over nine years. A husband and four daughters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. A. R. Sanborn.

MCKENNEY.— Died at Albany, Ore., Oct. 4, 1908, Brother T. E. McKenney, aged fifty-four years. Brother McKenney had suffered from heart-disease and dropsy for some time. During his long sickness he was very patient and hopeful in God. He leaves a wife, two sons, and a daughter to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:11. Daniel Nettleton.

BENSON.— Burnie Benson, oldest son of Brother and Sister Andrew Benson, died in a hospital at Hoquiam, Wash., Oct. 11, 1908, as a result of burns caused by the accidental discharge of blasting-powder. Burnie was born at Ashland, Wis., Aug. 27, 1887. He was baptized by Elder T. H. Watson, and united with the Hoquiam church about three years ago, since which time he has been a faithful member of the church. The father and mother, three sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:14-18, and we laid him to rest to await the glorious resurrection. J. J. Clark.

LARABEE.— Died near Forest, Idaho, Sept. 28, 1908, Sister Iva Louisa Larabee, daughter of Brother P. D. Larabee, aged 32 years, 1 month, and 13 days. The father and brothers and sisters sorrow, but they hope to meet her in the resurrection morning. The funeral and burial took place September 30, at Moscow, Idaho. Words of comfort, based on 1 Thess. 4:16-18, were spoken by the writer. F. D. Starr.

SHEARER.— William R., aged 33 years, 11 months, and 18 days; and George R., aged 27 years, 9 months, and 5 days, died Sept. 6, 1908, at Wichita, Kan. They were sons of Brother and Sister Shearer, formerly of Cawker City, Kan., but recently moved to Wichita. William died of diabetes, from which he had suffered for some time, and George died of erysipelas. The death of these sons, occurring but six hours apart, was a severe blow to these aged pilgrims, but they hope for a reunion when the angels of God are sent forth to gather his children home. The aged father and mother, two brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation by the writer, on the coming of Christ and the power of his resurrection. H. E. Kirk.

MCKINSTRY.— Fell asleep Sept. 24, 1908, at her home in Healdsburg, Cal., Nancy Mariah McKinstry, aged sixty-three years and eight months. She was born in Ohio, Feb. 10, 1845, and was married to H. H. McKinstry on March 21, 1856. She was the mother of six children, all of whom are living. Her last illness lasted about sixteen months, most of which time she was bedridden. She was never a member of a church until she was converted and baptized under the preaching of Elder Wm. Healey, about twenty years ago. During her last sickness she often expressed her trust in her Saviour. She always loved the Sabbath and its observance, and to read the Bible. Sister McKinstry came to California many years ago, by way of Panama. The vessel on which she was sailing was wrecked, and the large number of passengers and crew were landed on a small rocky island, where they remained for ten days with scarcely food or fresh water. At last they were rescued by an English man-of-war. Before they were out of sight of the island, it was covered with water. She and her husband have lived in Healdsburg for about nine years, coming here from the great wheat country of the Sacramento Valley. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. N. C. McClure.

PATTERSON.— Miss Olive Sage, daughter of John and Annie Sage, was born in the Township of Wheatland, Monroe Co., N. Y., Oct. 15, 1829, and died Friday evening, Sept. 18, 1908, aged 78 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She came to Michigan with her parents at the age of sixteen, settling in the vicinity of Holly. In 1852 she was married to Simeon B. Patterson, who passed away in 1869. To this union were born five children, two of whom, James and William, survive. It was under the labors of Elder D. H. Lamson and others about fifty years ago that Sister Patterson accepted the truth of the third angel's message. The church at Holly disbanded, and members moved away, until she was one of only two who were left. When the Adelphian Academy was established at Holly four years ago, a new organization was effected, and Sister Patterson was one of the charter members. The Holly Advertiser speaks as follows: “Mrs. Patterson was a truly noble woman, whose whole life was devoted to the service of others. Patient, loving, and kind, she was one of God's children, the memory of whose noble life will always be cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.” It was her earnest request that Elder Lamson's son should conduct the funeral service, and it so happened that he was in Michigan at the time of her decease. Elder E. K. Slade, of Holly, and Rev. F. E. Johnson (Methodist), who had been very kind during Sister Patterson's illness, assisted in the funeral service. J. G. Lamson.