Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 9, 1903

COLBURN.—Died at Almena, Mich., May 24, 1903, Mrs. Silvia R. Colburn, aged 59 years, 8 months, and 24 days. Sister Colburn experienced religion during the closing days of her life, and died with the peace of God in her heart. A large assemblage of friends and neighbors gathered to hear the words of consolation offered by the writer, from John 14: 1-3. M. N. CAMPBELL.

ALBERT.—Jennie G. Albert, née Ecker, died May 1, 1903, aged 27 years, 1 month, and 15 days. From young girlhood Jennie had loved the truth, and we trust that she will have a part in the first resurrection. She left a husband and one dear boy, her babe being buried in her arms. A large congregation of sympathizing neighbors gathered to hear words of comfort from the writer. D. E. LINDSEY.

HILDRETH.—Sister Elburga Hildreth, wife of John D. Hildreth, was born in Norway, and died in Brooklyn, N. Y., aged 23 years, 8 months, and 23 days. She was a canvasser for the books containing present truth. She longed to live that she might do more for others. She chose as her funeral text the words, “In everything give thanks.” We can not sorrow as those who have no hope; for we know that she will soon hear the voice of the Life-giver.

EMMERSON.—Died at his home in Newburg, Ore., May 14, 1903, of a complication of diseases, Clarence Emmerson, aged 21 years, 8 months, and 7 days. He died as he lived, at peace with his God. The object of his life was to please the Lord and to be a blessing and a help to his parents. His father and mother mourn the loss of their beloved son, but not without hope. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Baptist minister. JOHN M. COLE.

ROBINSON.—Ina Randall was born near Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 20, 1880, and died of consumption, May 17, 1903, aged 22 years and 6 months. She was married to Everett Robinson, July 3, 1896. Her husband, with two little children, deeply grieves the heavy loss. She was six years a Christian, and a member of the Adventist Church. Patient and peaceful in her life, she manifested the same in her sickness and severe suffering up to the day of her death. Burial was made in Oak Hill Cemetery. I. D. VAN HORN.

ARMAN.—Died at her home in Lakefield, Mich., May 16, 1903, Margaret Arman, aged 66 years and 8 months. She was a Christian from early childhood, and for the last forty years a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her husband, two sons, four grandchildren, two brothers, and three sisters. She was a kind and loving mother, a faithful wife, and was loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C. W. Seel-hoss (Methodist), of Merrill, Mich.

REESE.—Died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla., May 8, 1903, of typhoid pneumonia, Sister Mary Edna Reese, aged 28 years. She was sick only eleven days. When the truth was presented to Sister Reese, she gladly accepted it, and was soon after baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of this city, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. She died with a bright hope in the first resurrection. The blow falls heavily upon a devoted husband and two children. Her work has been faithfully done. CHAS. P. WHITFORD.

ESTES.—Died in Clinton, Me., May 19, 1903, of pneumonia, Sister Sarah Estes, in her eighty-first year. Sister Estes accepted present truth about seventeen years ago, and was a member of the Canaan church. She was very firm in her belief of present truth, and although deprived of meeting privileges, always seemed of good courage in the Lord, and looked forward to his coming with joy. She leaves a son and a daughter and numerous other relatives to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the Methodist church, assisted by the pastor of the church. Sermon was based upon 1 Thess. 4:18. P. B. OSBORNE.

DUNBAR.—Died at Dunbar, Neb., May 10, 1903, of heart failure, Sister A. E. Dunbar, aged 73 years, 1 month, 11 days. Sister Dunbar was born in Fintona, County Tyrone, Ireland, March 30, 1830. In 1840 she came with her parents to America, and they settled at Stratford, Canada. She married John Dunbar, Sept. 11, 1851. They came west, located at Dunbar, Neb., in 1856, where they have resided ever since. She was the mother of twelve children, eleven of whom survive her. The last day of her life, which was Sabbath, was one of her best days. She took a special interest in the Sabbath service, expressing herself happy in the Lord. Her death came very suddenly. Her husband, aged eighty-three years, and very feeble in body and mind, wandered from home at the close of the Sabbath, and was found late at night mired in the creek. He was brought home in a critical condition; but was restored. As soon as Sister Dunbar saw her companion in such a pitiable condition, she sank down in death; the shock being too great for her weak heart. The blessed hope of the resurrection was preached to a large company, from 1 Cor. 15: 26. DANIEL NETTLETON.

NEILSEN.—Mrs. Becka Neilsen, née Fristad, was born March 29, 1872, in Norway. Her parents moved to this country a few weeks later and settled near Pigeon Falls, Wis. She was brought up in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and was baptized at the Tomah camp-meeting when about fourteen years of age. Her life was that of a consistent Christian, always manifesting a remarkably quiet and pleasant disposition. She was married to Elder N. P. Neilsen, Feb. 23, 1898. She died at Grand Junction, Colo., of tubercular meningitis, May 25, 1903. She leaves a husband, father, mother, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. Being affected with tubercular trouble, she had gone from Wisconsin to Colorado with the hope of getting relief. For a time she seemed much improved, but suddenly the disease took a fatal turn, resulting in death within a few days. The funeral services were held at Poysippi on Sabbath, May 30. Brother H. P. Anderson conducted a short Danish service early in the morning at the house; and the writer conducted services at the church at 11 A. M. John 11: 25, 26, was used as a basis of the lesson on the subject of the resurrection and the Christian’s hope. Elder J. C. Neilsen also spoke a short time in Danish at the church. WM. COVERT.