Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · May 10, 1906

LEWIS.—Died in Denver, Colo., of consumption, Mrs. Avis Lewis, in the forty-third year of her age. Sister Lewis died in the faith, having given her heart to God a few days before her death, and accepted the message of truth. She leaves a husband, one son, one daughter, father and mother, and two brothers. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

SAUNDERS.—Died at Sanitarium, Cal., March 7, 1906, Mrs. Agnes M. Saunders, wife of Thos. E. Saunders, aged 37 years. Sister Saunders was a member of the Baptist church of Denver, Colo., until six years ago, when she accepted present truth. She was an invalid for several years, and spent the last two years in San Antonio, Tex., seeking health, and finally coming to California, where she died of heart failure. A husband and a son are left to mourn. J. H. BEHRENS.

CRAWFORD.—Died near Winchester, Idaho, April 21, 1906, of old age, Brother James Crawford, aged 85 years, 8 months, and 22 days. The deceased embraced present truth about thirty years ago in Iowa, and joined the Newton Seventh-day Adventist church. His privileges of meeting with those of like faith had been very limited for several years. The mourning of the relatives is not without hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. F. D. STARR.

SUMNER.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., March 13, 1906, Mrs. Louisa Sumner, aged 63 years. Sister Sumner accepted present truth at Seattle, Wash., in 1892, and was faithful unto death. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom survive to mourn their loss. The funeral was held from the Seventh-day Adventist church of Los Angeles, words of comfort being spoken by Elder J. W. Adams, pastor of the Edendale church, with which Mrs. Sumner was associated. J. F. BLUNT.

COUNTS.—Died Dec. 14, 1905, of pneumonia, Brother H. B. Counts, aged 55 years, 8 months, and 9 days. He and his wife accepted present truth under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore in Granbury, Tex., in 1881. In 1889 they went to Missouri, and when the church was organized in Sabula in 1895, Brother Counts was made elder. He loved the truth and continued in it till the day of his death. He leaves a wife, four children, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but they hope to meet him in the first resurrection. A. P. HEACOCK.

SHAW.—Died at Mount Peace, Jamaica, Feb. 3, 1906, Mrs. Ann Shaw, aged 67 years. Sister Shaw became connected with the Seventh-day Adventist Church more than ten years ago, when the third angel's message was first preached to her. She was beloved and respected by all. She was very positive in religious principles, and her life of patience and charity was a rebuke to many. Six of her children survive to mourn her death. W. A. SHAW.

WHIPPLE.—Died at the home of her sister's daughter, Mrs. Arrol, St. Paul, Minn., March 22, 1906, of apoplexy, Mrs. Sarah Wilbur Whipple, aged 74 years, 5 months, and 20 days. She first experienced religion about twenty-five years ago, when she became a Seventh-day Adventist. We believe she will come forth in the first resurrection. Her husband died two years after they were married. She leaves a sister and a niece and her family to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. F. A. DETAMORE.

DAWSON.—Died at Halfway, Ore., March 20, 1906, of neuralgia of the heart, Brother F. A. Dawson, aged 71 years and 3 days. He accepted the truth over fifty years ago, but gave it up in a short time; five years ago, under the preaching of Elder J. A. Holbrook, he returned to the truth, after which he was very earnest and faithful in giving the third angel's message. He leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter. We laid him to rest in the Halfway Cemetery, to await the coming of the Life-giver, whom he loved so well. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. W. A. Robinson (Presbyterian). R. H. VANHOOK.

CARDEY.—Died at Du Quoin, Ill., March 25, 1906, James Henry Cardey, aged 65 years, 11 months, and 24 days. In 1873 he and his wife accepted present truth by reading. After being baptized by Elder Isaac Sanborn, he subscribed for the REVIEW, saying, “Put me down as a life member.” Only a short time before his death he delivered quite an order of books; he had engaged in the canvassing work at intervals for a number of years. He rests from his labors, and his works do follow him. A companion, four sons, and five daughters are left to mourn their loss. We feel sure he rests in hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. L. TAGGART.

GRIDLEY.—Died at the home of her son, Mr. Albert Gridley, of Detroit, Minn., of tuberculosis, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gridley, aged 69 years, 9 months, and 15 days. In the year 1889 she heard and accepted the present truth, and united with the church at Lake Eunice, Minn. After the death of her husband about two years ago Sister Gridley went west to visit her daughters who were living near the coast. While there she was taken down with the dread disease, and about six weeks ago was brought back to her son's home at Detroit. She died with a bright hope in Christ. The funeral was conducted from the Congregational church by the writer, assisted by the Congregational pastor; text, 1 Cor. 15:26. C. M. BARCOCK.

MILLER.—Died at her home a few miles from Borden Springs, Ala., Feb. 15, 1906. Sister Sarah C. Miller, wife of Brother J. E. Miller, aged 35 years. At the age of ten Sister Miller experienced a change of heart, and united with the Methodist Church. About ten or twelve years ago, under the labors of Elders Drummond and Wells, she accepted the third angel's message. She lived a consistent, devoted Christian life. She was always quiet and reserved in her manners, and is greatly missed by all. A husband, five children, father, mother, brothers, and sisters mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer to a large and sympathizing congregation. DAY CONKLIN.

PETERSEN.—Died at the home of her son, Brother Levi Petersen, near Merrill, Wis., Feb. 22, 1906, Sister Johanna Petersen, aged 72 years, 8 months, and 25 days. She was born in Denmark, and with her husband came to this country about forty-five years ago. They both accepted the third angel's message about forty years ago under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson. Sister Petersen was a faithful member of the Poy Sippi (Wis.) church, and she passed away with a bright hope of coming forth in the resurrection morning. Besides other relatives, she leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss; one of these is Sister Julia Anderson, who, with her husband, Elder B. L. Anderson, so recently left this State for the distant China field. She was laid to rest in the Brushville Cemetery, near Poy Sippi, Wis., by the side of her husband, who passed away about sixteen years ago. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. N. P. NEILSEN.

STAINES.—Died at her home at Oakwood, Huntsville, Ala., April 9, 1906, Mrs. O. R. Staines, née M. Alice Atteberry, in the thirtieth year of her age. Sister Staines was widely known, and had many friends, who deeply mourn their loss. During her early days, she was converted, baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Keenville, Ill., remaining a faithful member of the denomination until death, ever anxious to do all in her power to advance the glad news of the coming kingdom. At the age of seventeen, with her sister she entered Battle Creek College, where she remained three years, being very successful in acquiring a good education, with only one object in view,—to become an acceptable laborer in the cause of God. Her simplicity, earnest loyalty, and hard study won for her a place in the hearts of her teachers and fellow students. After completing her studies, she engaged in school work, and enjoyed an excellent reputation as a successful teacher. She seemed to have a special burden for this work. The welfare of her students lay deep in her heart. She was ever informing and inspiring them with her store of knowledge, always ready at hand; many times not only working regular hours, but night and day for their advancement. In the fall of 1897 she was united in marriage with Brother O. R. Staines. They were at that time hopeful of soon going to Africa as missionaries, but circumstances changing, it became their duty to care for their aged grandparents. It seemed that God had in view a different Africa in which he wished them to labor, for about two years ago they were called to connect with our colored training-school located at Huntsville, Ala. Here, as elsewhere, our beloved sister entered heartily into her work, and very efficiently served as matron of the school until last July, when her health would not permit her to carry the burden of this work any longer. She leaves to mourn, besides her husband and mother-in-law, her father, mother, one sister, and two brothers. Her desire during her last sickness was, if in harmony with God's will, to be raised up that she might continue to labor for the success of the school work with which she was identified, but God permitted otherwise, and her labor is ended, and her works do follow her. All who had to do with caring for her during her sickness testify to her unusual patience and appreciation of all that was done for her. Her life-work revealed a spirit of self-sacrifice, a deep love for the truth, and above all, she was a faith-exercising Christian who loved the Lord and waited for his appearing. We feel that in this sad bereavement, not only have many links of personal friendship been broken, but the message and truth have lost a valiant and tried support, one whose place can scarcely be filled. Her funeral took place April 11, and was held in the chapel of our large school building. The services were conducted by Prof. G. H. Baber and the writer. The students of the school attended the funeral, and manifested deep sorrow at the loss of so true a friend. We laid this precious one to rest in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, by the side of Grandmother Hall, who died about six months previously, to await the coming of the great Life-giver, and the glorious resurrection morning. W. J. BLAKE.