Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Sep 25, 1913

ENOCH.—Harold Graham Enoch was born Aug. 5, 1913, in Bombay, India, and died August 15. Our little darling rests beside Gerald, who died two years ago. We thank God for the “blessed hope” of the resurrection. MR. AND MRS. GEO. F. ENOCH.

McKENNA.—Elizabeth Edwina, only child of D. E. and L. L. McKenna, was born at Richland, Iowa, June 7, 1901, and died suddenly at the home of her parents in Chicago, Ill., March 27, 1913. She was a member of the South Side Sabbath-school and church school. I am sure that she sleeps in Jesus. Elder M. H. Serns conducted the funeral service, after which the remains were taken to Richland, Iowa, for burial. MRS. L. L. McKENNA.

RASMUSSEN.—Mende Marie Rasmussen was born in Skien, Norway, Feb. 2, 1848, and died July 15, 1913. She was married to Martin Hanson, in Norway, and together they came to America in 1871. The year following Mr. Hanson lost his life during a storm on Lake Michigan, while pursuing his work as a sailor. For several years the widow, with three small children, a stranger in a strange land, struggled for a livelihood. On April 13, 1880, she was married to August Rasmussen. Six sons were born to them. The deceased accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, while the family was living in Chicago, Ill. She remained faithful to her Saviour until the last. Her aged companion and eight sons survive. *

MULHOLLEN.—Louise Gillespie Mulhollen was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10, 1859, and died in the Blair Memorial Hospital at Huntingdon, Pa., July 25, 1913, aged 54 years and 15 days. In early life Sister Mulhollen gave her heart to the Lord, and when the truths of the third angel’s message came to her, she gladly accepted the light and remained faithful until her death. She possessed a noble, self-sacrificing spirit, was a kind, affectionate, Christian mother, and untiring in her efforts to guide her children into all truth. The funeral services were conducted by Pastor Wagner. Text, 1 Thess. 4:13. Her companion, five children, two brothers, one aunt, and many friends are left to mourn. JAMES D. MULHOLLEN.

WILLIAMS.—Agnes Williams was born in Virginia, July 20, 1833. Her early years were spent in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. In September, 1888, she came to Leavenworth, Kans., where she lived until her death, which occurred Sept. 4, 1913. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Of her six children four survive. The deceased was in Christian service for sixty-five years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13. J. W. ALLISON.

CHRISMAN.—Clarence Chrisman was born at Newark, Ohio, April 15, 1881, and died at Cocoanut Grove, Fla., Aug. 29, 1913, aged 32 years, 4 months, and 14 days. His mother died when he was a small boy, and he was reared by his grandfather, B. B. Francis, who gave him a course at the Mount Vernon Academy. Among those who mourn are his wife and child, one brother, and the grandparents. We believe that his sins were all confessed and that he was ready to meet his King. O. SOULE.

RICKEY.—Louise Leininger Rickey was born near Portsmouth, Ohio, April 22, 1844, and fell asleep at Oakland, Cal., Aug. 31, 1913. In 1861 she was united in marriage with Daniel Boone Rickey at Ione, Cal. One child was born to this union. The deceased accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists under the labors of Elders D. M. Canright and M. E. Cornell. She was baptized by the former, and became one of the charter members of the Oakland church. For thirty-two years Sister Rickey was an invalid, and during the last twenty years of her life was unable to walk. Among the mourners are her faithful companion, one daughter, one sister, and a grandson. She was laid to rest to await the coming of the One in whom she trusted. B. E. BEDDOE.

DILLON.—Edith Irene Dillon, wife of Elder Isaac Dillon, was born at Lemoore, Cal., Oct. 25, 1882, and died in eastern Arizona Aug. 20, 1913, after several years of intermittent illness and much suffering. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Bond of Healdsburg, Cal., who, with her husband, a son, a daughter, five brothers, and two sisters, survive her. Two of the brothers, Elders Walter and Frank Bond, have for some years served under the General Conference as missionaries in Spain. The deceased was a graduate of Healdsburg College, where she completed the normal course, and was known as a successful church-school teacher throughout California and Arizona. After her marriage in November, 1906, Sister Dillon assisted as a Bible worker in her husband’s evangelistic efforts. She passed away in the firm hope of ultimate immortality. GEORGE W. RINE.

GRAVES.—Elizabeth L. Herns was born in Essex County, New York, May 19, 1830. She was married to Leander Graves in 1849, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 11, 1913. They removed to Battle Creek in 1859. They received the faith cherished by Seventh-day Adventists in the earliest days of the message, and were firm and consistent in their adherence to it through life. The name of Leander Graves was familiar to readers of the REVIEW in former years because of their frequent responses to the needs of the cause in its formative period. Brother Graves died ten years ago, and during these lonely years Sister Graves has steadfastly maintained the same faithful and cheerful confession of Christ. Hundreds of young people have found in her house a Christian home, and in herself a Christian mother. Many who read these lines will bear witness to the genuineness of her religious life. Her way down into the valley of the shadow was along a gentle decline, and she walked over it in the same sweet confidence she had always manifested. The name of her Saviour was her support, and as the light went out in her natural eyes, Jesus brightened and filled her spiritual vision. “A little moment,” the indignation will be overpast, and then her eyes shall behold Him. G. C. TENNEY.

PADURSON.—Died at San Jose, Cal., Brother Peter Padurson. He was a native of the Faroe Islands, where his relatives live. About twelve years ago he accepted present truth in Santa Cruz. Later he united with the Oakland church, of which he remained a member till his death. He lived a life of self-denial, endeavoring conscientiously to follow Christ in service for others. D. E. ROBINSON.

BROCK.—Letticia House was born near Sullivan, Ind., May 1, 1830. In early childhood she went with her parents to Jasper County, Illinois, where she was married to H. L. Brock. Later they moved to Kansas, and in 1874, under the labors of Elders Cook and Joseph Lamont were led to embrace the Seventh-day Adventist faith. On April 26, 1913, Sister Brock died at her home in Stillwater, Okla. She fell asleep confident of a part in the first resurrection, and is survived by her aged husband, one daughter, and five sons. NORA A. HIATT.

SOMERS.—Robin Hunter Somers was born near Corsicana, Tex., June 2, 1887, and died near Booneville, Mo., Sept. 7, 1913. She was buried at Keene, Tex., the funeral services being held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place. Sister Somers united with the church at an early age, and remained faithful until her death. She was graduated from the Keene Industrial Academy, and afterward spent some years in Bible work in the employ of the Texas Conference. Feb. 5, 1913, she was married to Lon Somers, of Booneville, Mo., with whom she lived happily the few months of their married life. Her companion, one stepchild, an aged mother, four brothers, and many friends are left to mourn. J. I. TAYLOR.

COOK.—Lydia Jane Cook, née Buzzell, was born in Sycamore, Ill., Dec. 16, 1847, and died at Calistoga, Cal., Aug. 31, 1913. In 1866, she was married to Abraham Cook, and three years later, accepted the present truth, under the preaching of Elder T. M. Steward. Four years ago her companion was laid to rest in hope of a blessed resurrection. Seven of the ten children survive to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. For twenty-one years the family have resided in Calistoga, and a large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral services, at which the writer spoke words of comfort. The little church at Calistoga feels deeply the loss of a faithful, consistent Christian. D. E. ROBINSON.