Obituary by H. W. Reed

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 27, 1890

Obituary.

By H. W. Reed

STEVENSON.—Died in Oregon City, Or., September 24, 1889, of cancer, Sarah Stevenson, aged 78 years, 5 months, and 12 days. Her maiden name was Tait. She was born in Northumberland, England, April 12, 1811. She was united in marriage to John W. Stevenson, February 11, 1834, in Edwards County, Ill. She came to Oregon in 1853, crossing the plains with ox-teams. Her husband died at Cape Horn, Wash., February 27, 1871. She embraced Christianity and became a member of the Baptist Church in 1838. Sister Stevenson accepted present truth under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn in 1877, and became a member of the East Portland church, and during all those years she was an exemplary Christian. The writer has been personally acquainted with her for nearly six years, and can say that she was a mother in Israel. Her surviving son and four daughters cherish her memory with deepest love. In her church connection she was loyal and pure. The testimonies which she bore were among the best. She carried peace and sunshine wherever she went. She was a woman of deep principle and sterling value. Her whole trust was in Christ. She was willing and ready to be laid away in the tomb till the Lifegiver comes to call her to life immortal. She peacefully fell asleep September 24, 1889. Sister Stevenson was a great sufferer during her last sickness, but she bore her suffering with patience and Christian resignation. May the Lord comfort the hearts mourning her loss, and may they look to the glorious resurrection to be reunited. Words of instruction and comfort were spoken from Ps. 17:15, last part of the verse. H. W. REED.

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