Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Nov 3, 1904

McMILLAN.—Died at his home in Rainbow, Cal., Oct. 16, 1904, of kidney troubles, John McMillan, aged 80 years and 5 months. Brother McMillan was born in Ireland, May 16, 1824. In his early manhood he came to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania. He served three years and six months in the Civil War, where he received his first knowledge of the third angel's message through a tract handed him by a brother soldier. He did not, however, accept the truth until after his discharge from the army. He was steadfast in the faith to the end, was dearly beloved in his family, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was never well after leaving the army. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Heffron (Methodist). F. I. RICHARDSON.

KALSTROM.—Died at his home in Berwyn, Md., Aug. 22, 1904, of acute indigestion, Andrew Kalstrom, aged 54 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Brother Kalstrom was born at Wennesborg, Sweden, and came to America about the time of the outbreak of the Civil War. At the time of his death he was filling a responsible position in the War Department at Washington, having been a public servant in various capacities for nearly forty years. He learned and accepted the present truth in 1889, and united with the First Seventh-day Adventist church of this city. Shortly after he was called to the office of elder, which position he filled with great credit and distinction till failing health necessitated the removal of himself and family to a near-by suburban town, a little less than one year prior to his death. As a member and elder of the church, he recognized the great destiny and possibilities of present truth in this capital city, and labored unremittingly to meet them. He prayed and labored for years that this great message might, through the church here, command the respect and appreciation of the representatives of the great nations of the whole world. The location of the General Conference here seemed a fitting answer to his prayers, and he rejoiced in that event. He lived to see the church here grow from a small company to a large congregation. Out of it went the company which formed the Second, or Memorial, Seventh-day Adventist church; and about a year later, still another company withdrew and formed the People's Seventh-day Adventist church. At his death the parent church still had a large membership. His life was one of courage to the brethren. In it was seen daily the blessedness of submission to the divine will, a steady and enduring growth into Christ. Those who knew him best loved him most, and to know him was to love him. He was anxious for but one thing in the family, in the church, and in the world, and that was that in his conduct he might meet the approval of God. The evening of August 22, after spending a pleasant hour with his family, he retired as usual, but a few hours later complained of difficulty in breathing. A physician was summoned, and everything possible was done for his relief, but without avail. At half-past six the next morning he quietly and peacefully fell asleep. He leaves a devoted wife, two sons, and one daughter, besides a large circle of friends who deeply mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted from the First Seventh-day Adventist church, and was in charge of Elder V. H. Lucas, assisted by Elder Lewis C. Sheafe and the writer. The large auditorium and adjoining class room were filled with friends from every walk in life to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of our brother. The floral offerings were profuse and very beautiful. Elder Sheafe spoke briefly but impressively from 2 Sam. 3:38. The sermon was preached by Elder Lucas. He was laid to rest in the family lot in the Congressional Cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. C. T. SHAFFER.