Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Sep 19, 1912

BEUCHEL.—Evert B. Beuchel, son of Brother and Sister Oscar Beuchel, was born at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 12, 1886, and departed this life July 24, 1912, at the home of his parents in that city. Evert was brought up in the faith of Seventh-day Adventists, was baptized at the age of sixteen, and united with the Battle Creek church. He ever remained true to his profession. June 22, 1910, he was united in marriage to Miss Lela Hutchinson, at the home of the bride, in Ligonier, Ind. The next year after their marriage they attended the Foreign Mission Seminary, at Washington, D. C., to prepare for foreign mission work. It was thought advisable for them to gain a little experience in the home field before going abroad. In harmony with this advice Brother Beuchel connected with the Indiana Conference early in June, 1911. From the first, his ability in the ministry was clearly seen. The Lord blessed his labors. His happy disposition, his buoyant spirit, his courage and faith, won for him a warm place in the hearts of all his acquaintances. The zeal, earnestness, and entire consecration which were seen in all his work was inspiring to all associated with him. While connected with a tent effort at Bloomington, Ind., he was stricken with what the doctors diagnosed as a mild form of typhoid fever. We sent him to his father's home at Battle Creek, Mich., July 7. About a week later alarming symptoms began to appear, and he developed a serious case of tubercular meningitis. Sabbath, July 13, he became delirious. He continued to grow worse, suffering greatly until Wednesday, July 24, when he passed away at 10 P. M. All that human skill and loving hands could minister was of no avail. Special prayer was offered in many places. He leaves father, mother, a young wife, grandparents, and a host of other relatives and friends, who, with his coworkers, deeply mourn their loss. We can not explain why strong, able, young workers like Brother Beuchel are laid away when the need is so great; but some day we shall understand. In the glad resurrection morning the guardian angels will explain it all to us; then will be seen a wise, overruling providence. The funeral held in the Battle Creek Tabernacle Sabbath afternoon, July 27, was largely attended. The services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. L. Miller, and Prof. C. A. Russell. The scripture found in 2 Sam. 14:14 was used as a text. Special instrumental music was rendered by Prof. E. E. Barnes, and appropriate songs were sung by Brother Beuchel's bosom friend, Philip Wolfrom. With sad hearts we laid him to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery, where he, with some of the early pioneers of this great work, sleeps, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. O. MONTGOMERY.

WILLIAMS.—Mertie B. Williams was born in Deerfield, Mich., Jan. 17, 1870, and died at the home of her parents, in Adrian, Mich., Aug. 16, 1912. She leaves a father, mother, four brothers, and four sisters to mourn their loss. Though an invalid for thirty years, she was always trustful and happy in her Saviour's love. She was never known to miss an opportunity to present the truth she loved to those who came to visit her. We laid her to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. D. P. WOOD.

WILLIAMS.—Cornelia Horton was born in Hartford, Conn., June 6, 1825, and died at the home of her daughter, in Perry, Mich., Aug. 15, 1912. When six years old, she moved with her parents to Michigan, in which State she spent the remainder of her life. Nov. 7, 1857, she was married to Charles Williams. To them were born three children, only one of whom survives. Mr. Williams died in 1874. For over twenty years Sister Williams was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. One sister, one daughter, two stepsons, and several grandchildren are left to mourn. Rev. J. D. Young officiated at the funeral service. MRS. M. V. LUTHER.

BROCKERT.—Mrs. George W. Brockert was born at Muscatine, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1842, and died at the home of her son in McCartney, Wis., Aug. 4, 1912. Aug. 5, 1864, she was united in marriage with the late Henry C. Slaght, and to them were born five children. After the death of Mr. Slaght she was married to George W. Brockert, who, with three stepchildren, is left to mourn. Our sister accepted present truth under the labors of Elder I. Sanborn, and was baptized Aug. 10, 1884. She was a consistent Christian, and we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service by Rev. Ernest Clark (Methodist). MRS. MINNIE BOSSERT.

Mrs. J. O. Corliss

A good mother in Israel, and a pioneer missionary worker in home and foreign fields, has fallen asleep. Sister Corliss accompanied Elder J. O. Corliss from Mountain View to the Southern California camp-meeting, at Glendale, in August. She was taken ill, pneumonia developed, and her death occurred during the meeting.

Julia A. Burgess was born in Wood County, Ohio, July 22, 1843, and died Aug. 16, 1912, at the age of 69 years and 24 days. When twelve years of age, she removed with her parents to Gratiot County, Michigan. At the age of fourteen she began teaching public school, and taught for ten years. Under the teachings of Elders R. J. Lawrence and I. D. Van Horn, she gladly accepted the third angel's message at the age of twenty-one. In 1868 she was married to J. O. Corliss, since which time she has given her life to the work in which her husband was engaged. She accompanied him in all his travels, going abroad in mission work three different times, twice to Australia, once to England.

Five children were born to the union, the three eldest being laid away in the various fields where Brother and Sister Corliss were laboring. The surviving children are Dr. Burr Corliss, of California, and Sister Lulu V. Gregory, of Tennessee.

Sister Corliss was ever a patient, burden-bearing woman, always ready to contribute means and render personal help in every case of need coming to her notice. In a few weeks more she would have lived with her husband forty-four years, a blessed union of perfect harmony. When taken with her last illness, she expressed the confidence that she should not survive it, and therefore sent messages to all her near-by friends to be prepared to meet her. She leaves behind a memory of sweet savor, an influence that will continue to the end.

A memorial service was held at the camp-meeting, at the sunset hour following the Sabbath, August 17. Elders J. N. Loughborough, G. A. Irwin, E. W. Farnsworth, and E. E. Andross, and the writer spoke, and the Lord gave Elder Corliss special strength to bear his testimony of tribute also to the godly life and companionship in service that had been to him an inspiration and a tower of strength for nearly half a century. The funeral service was held at Mountain View, August 19, many citizens, aside from our own people, attending. Elder A. O. Tait and the writer officiated; and clinging to the sure promise, we laid away one of the Lord's own children in the "blessed hope" of the resurrection. W. A. SPICER.