Obituary by H. A. Whittaker

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 2, 1881

Obituary.

By H. A. Whittaker

WHITTAKER.—Died at East Pueblo, Col., May 8, 1881, Mrs. Joanna H., wife of H. A. Whittaker, aged 42 years, 4 months, and 13 days. The subject of this sketch was born in Wolwich, Me., Dec. 25, 1838. After finishing her studies in the Bath high school, she took up the occupation of teaching, and went to Green Bay, Wis. A few years later we removed to Burt Co., Neb., where, twelve years ago, we heard the third angel's message preached by Elds. Bartlett and Morrison. We also read some old Reviews left by Father Harlow, and saw that we were trampling on God's law. We embraced the truth; and when Bro. R. Kilgore organized the Decatur church, Mrs. W. became a member.

Her disease was consumption. She went to the Sanitarium a year ago last May, but failed to get relief. She grew worse through the winter, and as a last resort tried the climate of Colorado, and lived five weeks. She gave up all for Christ, and the Saviour was very near. She died in the Lord, full of faith, and hopeful of a part in the first resurrection. Services by Eld. J. M. Crooks, of the Christian church, from 1 Cor. 15 : 22. H. A. WHITTAKER.