Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 9, 1901

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

PALMER.—Died at Martinsville, Mich., Feb. 27, 1901, of bronchial pneumonia, the infant son of Jeremiah G. and Catherine Palmer. Brother and Sister Palmer feel their loss deeply, yet they “sorrow not, even as others which have no hope;” for they expect soon to have their little one restored to their arms at the coming of Jesus. Discourse was given by the writer. W. D. PARKHURST.

BAKER.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home, in Sheridan, Wyo., March 5, 1901, Sister Mary Baker, wife of Brother Amos Baker, aged thirty-five years. Sister Baker was converted in 1888, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Nebraska. Later they moved to Wyoming, and united with the Sheridan church. Her death being sudden and unexpected, it is a heavy blow upon the father and six children left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort and consolation were spoken by the writer. O. S. FERREN.

JONES.—Died at Batavia, Minn., March 14, 1901, Sister Linna Jones, wife of Brother Arthur Jones. I can truly say that she was a true-hearted Christian. What more could be said of any one? C. L. EMMERSON.

SHEARS.—Died Dec. 18, 1900, of paralysis, Sister Harriet Shears, aged 67 years, 3 months, 28 days. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Round Grove, Minn., about twenty-five years ago. She spent the last few years of her busy life in her pleasant home in Mt. Vernon, Wash. She leaves a husband, two sons, and a large number of friends. We hope to meet her in the glorious first resurrection. A. L. HOLLENBECK.

MANNING.—Died at his home near Medford, Ore., of a complication of diseases, Jan. 10, 1901, J. D. Manning, aged 52 years, 4 months, 24 days. He was born in Missouri, and came to Oregon when only three years old. He accepted present truth fifteen years ago, at Vancouver, Wash. He leaves a wife, six sons, and four daughters. Funeral services were conducted at the Seventh-day Adventist church by the Presbyterian minister. *

THOMPSON.—Died March 1, 1901, after one-day’s illness of neuralgia of the heart, Dr. James Porter Thompson, the faithful elder of the Johnstown (Pa.) church, aged 77 years, 4 months, 15 days. For seven years Brother and Sister Thompson have rejoiced in the truth of the Third Angel’s Message. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to the bereaved widow and a large gathering of friends. Funeral service was held March 4. S. S. SHROCK.

SKINNER.—Died at Fairfield, Mich., Feb. 15, 1901, of heart-disease as a result of overexertion, Calvin B. Skinner, aged 70 years, 6 months, 23 days. He was fully prepared to go, and was only waiting for the Master’s call. Mr. Skinner was a very earnest, conscientious worker, always anxious that others should accept the Word. The funeral was held at the Fairfield M. E. church, Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Services were conducted by Rev. Horace Palmer. MRS. C. B. SKINNER.

LEWIS.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Shongo, N. Y., March 4, 1901, Sister Emily Lewis, wife of Harrison Lewis, in the fifty-fifth year of her age. She was baptized, and united with the (Raymond, Pa.) church about fifteen years ago; but at the time of her death she was a member of the church at Richburg, N. Y. Although a great sufferer, she was patient. She leaves a husband, daughter, and one son to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14. WM. SIMKIN.

MEAD.—Jessie L. Mead, daughter of Miner and Marilla Mead, a resident of Michigan, died Oct. 9, 1900, of tuberculosis of the brain, aged 21 years, 8 months, 4 days. She was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church when very young, and at the age of thirteen or fourteen years was re-baptized. During her sickness she made a preparation to meet her Lord. Those who cared for her say that she gave evidence of true repentance. We hope to see her in the first resurrection. R. S. OWEN.

REESE.—Anna C. Sizelove was born March 17, 1872, in Neosho Co., Kan. She moved to Washington, near Spokane, with her parents, in 1880. She was united in marriage to John Reese, who died in March, 1897. Sister Reese at an early age united with the Christian Church, but in 1891 she accepted present truth, and became an earnest worker in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her life has been one of devotion to the Saviour, and she died Jan. 3, 1901, at peace with God and in expectation of soon beholding Him whom she loved. Two children, ten and seven years old, have lost a mother’s care. W. T. KNOX.

PERRY.—Sister Roana Perry was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Nov. 30, 1827, died of la grippe, at her home, in Eaton Co., Mich., Feb. 11, 1901, being 73 years, 2 months, 12 days old. In her childhood she, with her parents, moved to Michigan, where she remained till womanhood, when she went to Rockford, Ill., to live with an older sister. At the age of nineteen she was married to Mr. H. Perry, of Milwaukee, Wis. After a stay of two years in Milwaukee, they came to Michigan, finally settling in Eaton County. Sister Perry accepted Christ in 1860, uniting with the Christian Church, of which she remained a member until the church was broken up by deaths and removals. When the Adventists came to their neighborhood, she accepted their faith. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. She sleeps in Jesus, and when Christ, who is her life, shall appear, then will she appear with Him in glory. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. C. HEBNER.