Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jun 27, 1912

WARD.—Lewis Mahala Meeker was born in Cornwell, Vt., May 21, 1830. At the age of twenty she was married to Nathaniel Ward. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom are living. The family moved to North Dakota about ten years ago. Mrs. Ward became a Christian early in life, and accepted the truth for this time about forty-five years ago, remaining faithful until her death. She fell asleep May 20, 1912, aged 82 years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. J. BUHALTS.

DERBY.—Died near Sutton, Quebec, Estella Derby, née Holden, April 21, 1912. Sister Derby was in her fifty-sixth year at the time of her death. In early life she had been a member of the First-day Adventist Church, but accepted the truths of our faith through the labors of the late Elder H. E. Rickard in 1898. Two daughters and numerous relatives are left to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the Reverend Judd (Episcopalian). W. J. TANNER.

COLBURN.—Cora Alice Havens, wife of Alex Colburn, was born in Indiana, Dec. 2, 1874, and died at her home near Lark, N. Dak., May 13, 1912, aged 38 years. The deceased was reared by godly parents, her father being a Methodist minister at the present time. Brother Colburn and family accepted the advent message about three years ago at Bruno, Minn., and since that time our sister lived a consistent Christian life. Her husband, one son, and six daughters are left to mourn their loss. H. V. Weaver assisted the writer in conducting the funeral service, which was largely attended. DAVID M. CLELLAND.

LINDSEY.—George Lindsey was born in South Carolina in 1842. He was married to Miss Rebecca Davis, in Texas, in the year 1870. To this union were born fourteen children, eleven of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn. In 1879 the family moved to Oswego, Kans., where they have since resided. Brother Lindsey was converted in 1887, and united with the Baptist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until his attention was called to the truth for this time. He united with the recently organized Seventh-day Adventist Church No. 2, at Oswego, May 18, 1912, remaining faithful until he fell asleep in Jesus, June 2, 1912.

PARMALEE.—T. S. Parmalee was born in St. Joseph County, Michigan, Dec. 31, 1845. He enlisted in the early part of the civil war, and served until its close. For a number of years he was an ordained minister of the Baptist denomination, being at one time pastor of the Baptist Church at Petoskey, Mich., and he also organized a church of the same denomination at Harbor Springs. About 1884 he became acquainted with the views of the Seventh-day Adventists, and accepted present truth. He was a consistent Christian until his death, which occurred May 15, 1912. He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn. The funeral services were conducted at Charlevoix by Elder Putman, Congregationalist minister of that city. J. J. IRWIN.

BELL.—Harry Ellsworth Bell, son of C. H. and Mary Bell, fell asleep May 20, 1912, at Siloam Springs, Ark. He was born August 21, 1911. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Williams, of the South Methodist Church. We expect to meet him when the children shall come from the "land of the enemy." MRS. S. A. V. YOUNG.

HOTCHKISS.—Eli Benjamin Hotchkiss was born March 11, 1883, at Saginaw, Mich., and was drowned near Battle Creek, May 26, 1912. At the time of the accident he was fishing in company with his younger brother. They were just about to return to the shore when he missed his footing and fell overboard. His brother was unable to rescue him, and the body was not recovered until forty hours later. Mr. Hotchkiss was a man of sterling integrity, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and one child, besides a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn his untimely death. EUGENE LELAND.

TOZER.—Mary Elizabeth Tozer was born in Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 1815, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., May 27, 1912. She came to America with her parents in 1820, making the voyage in a sailing-vessel which took over two months to make the trip. In 1844 she was married to Thomas Tozer, and they settled in Michigan. There she embraced present truth under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, and in 1853 the family moved to Battle Creek. At that time there were only four Seventh-day Adventists in the village. Her husband died a number of years ago. Three children survive. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. NICOLA.

WHEELER.—Leslie A. Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Wheeler, was born June 12, 1907, and died at Hicksville, Ohio, May 20, 1912, after an illness of only one day. Little Leslie was a bright, intelligent boy, and his sweet disposition won him friends wherever he went. He manifested an earnest interest in the Sabbath-school, and will be greatly missed by his teacher and little classmates. At the time of his death his mother and one sister were suffering with scarlet fever, but, on account of the quarantine, sympathizing friends could not minister to them in this hour of distress. A short service was conducted by the writer in the front yard and at the cemetery. E. L. ILES.

BENNETT.—William Walter Bennett was born at Athena, Oregon, May 22, 1878. While he was but a child, his parents moved to Coquille, Coos County, and here and at Gravel Ford he grew to manhood. For some time he was a student in the Gravel Ford Academy. Aug. 24, 1904, he was united in marriage with Alice L. Hartley. They were both active members of the Gravel Ford Seventh-day Adventist Church. Several years ago he had an attack of typhoid fever, from which he never fully recovered, and the weakened condition of his system made him an easy prey to tuberculosis. Thinking that a change of climate might prove beneficial, the family moved to College Place, Wash., where he fell asleep April 28, 1912. By his request 1 Thess. 4:13-18 and 2 Tim. 4:6-8 were used as the basis of the funeral sermon, which was preached by the writer. F. S. BUNCH.

JUDD.—Edwin Judd was born in Genesee County, Michigan, Sept. 1, 1840, and died at his home in Corunna, May 20, 1912. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted with Company D, Sixth Michigan Cavalry, and served in the civil war until honorably discharged in 1865. He was married to Miss Ethelinda Greenway in 1867. She died four years later, leaving one child, a daughter. In 1882 he was united in marriage with Sarah F. Burnam, who passed away the twenty-second of last September. One child was born to them, whose privilege it was to care for her father during his last illness. Aside from the two daughters mentioned, one adopted daughter, two brothers, and one sister are left to mourn. Brother Judd was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and a regular attendant at services as long as failing health permitted. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. M. SHEPARD.

COLE.—Katie Glen Cole was born March 16, 1874, near Mendon, Mich., and died June 2, 1912. She was kind-hearted, and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Twenty-two years of her life were spent in Mendon, but for a short time she resided in Marion, Mich., where she made many friends. An aged mother, two sisters, and two brothers are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Hosea 13:14. W. C. HEBNER.

GOMAND.—Died near Green Bay, Wis., June 3, 1912, Patience Gomand, aged 35 years. She was born in Brown County, Wisconsin, and in her girlhood days was baptized and united with the Robinson Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. Her husband, three children, five brothers, and nine sisters are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke words of comfort from Hosea 13:14. F. F. PETERSON.

JAICH.—John Jaich was born in Austria, Feb. 2, 1829, and departed this life in Janesville, Wis., June 10, 1912, aged 83 years, 4 months, and 8 days. He suffered intensely, but bore all the pain without a murmur, being fully resigned to God's will. Brother Jaich was reared in a Catholic home, but ten years ago was soundly converted to God and embraced present truth. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. The words of Jesus in John 14:19 gave us much comfort. W. W. STEBBINS.

WESTPHAL.—Brother G. F. Westphal was born on the banks of the Rhine River, in Germany, March 9, 1834. When he was thirteen years of age, his parents came to America, and settled in the State of New York. In 1854 he came to New London, Wis., where, July 4, 1855, he was married to Miss Henrietta Maas. Brother Westphal enlisted in the army in 1861, serving until the close of the civil war. He accepted present truth in 1876, under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker, uniting with the New London Seventh-day Adventist Church as one of the charter members. His wife died in 1892, and three years later he was married to Mrs. Mary Parfit. Of his twelve children, nine are living, two of his sons, Elders F. H. and J. H. Westphal, being missionaries in South America. Our brother fell asleep at the Antigo hospital, June 6, 1912. He enjoyed the peace of God, and we believe that he will have a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. W. REED.