Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 17, 1913

ELLIS.—Wilson C. Ellis, of Woodburn, Ill., was born in Adams County, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1823, and died June 15, 1913. Brother Ellis accepted this message about forty-five years ago, and united with the Woodburn church, of which he remained a member until the time of his death. He died in the full hope of the soon coming of the Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. A. BRISTOL.

TYSON.—Rebecca Tyson, aged 45 years, fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Just one year before her death she accepted the truth of the third angel's message, under the labors of the writer, and became a member of the Savannah (Ga.) Seventh-day Adventist Church No. 2. Her husband and five children survive. We hope to meet her in the earth made new. J. W. MANNS.

GEISS.—Charles Conard Geiss was born in Germany, March 6, 1843, and died June 1, 1913, aged 70 years, 2 months, and 25 days. Brother Geiss had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years. We laid him to rest by the side of his companion, who preceded him in death only a few months. We feel confident that he sleeps the sleep of the righteous. Two daughters survive. Elder J. W. Lair conducted the funeral service. W. W. STEWARD.

MOGG.—Susie Mogg was born at Alfred, N. Y., March 28, 1876, and died at her home near Beaverton, Mich., June 13, 1913, at the age of 37 years, 2 months, and 15 days. She is survived by her husband and four children. She accepted present truth about seven years ago through reading, and united with the Mount Pleasant church. She remained a faithful Christian to the end, and though a great sufferer she bore all patiently. She sleeps in Jesus, and in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken from Acts 24: 14, 15. WM. GUTHRIE.

PATTERSON.—George W. Patterson was born near Graysville, Tenn., March 7, 1850, and died March 28, 1913, at his home near Springfield, Mo. He was graduated from the Nashville Medical College in 1880, and after two years of postgraduate work began practising in Republic, Mo. He was married to Nancy C. Garroutte, Dec. 7, 1884, who, with their eight children, survives. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1894, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Elder P. G. Stanley, with the assistance of the writer, conducted the funeral service. WM. J. COLE.

TIMM.—Augusta Timm was born in Germany, Nov. 25, 1875. The family came to America, and in 1881 settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where Jan. 19, 1895, she was married to W. J. Timm. For eighteen years she lived in Montrose, Colo., and its vicinity, where she labored untiringly to bring the gospel message to those around her. She was baptized in 1901. Sister Timm died in the Paradise Valley Sanitarium (California) May 29, 1913, after more than a year of patient suffering. She leaves a husband, one son, and one daughter, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. E. L. MARLEY.

ANDERSON.—Wilhelmina J. Anderson was born in Sweden, July 16, 1858, and died at Colorado Springs, Colo., June 15, 1913, having reached the age of 54 years, 10 months, and 29 days. In 1879 she came to America. She heard the advent message at Denver, Colo., in 1893, and from that time was a loyal member of the church. She was married in 1889, and the husband, three sons, and one daughter survive her. M. A. ALTMAN.

ROSENTHAL.—Anna Margaret Zwerneman was born in Germany, April 1, 1838, and died near Austin, Minn., June 27, 1913, aged 75 years, 2 months, and 26 days. In 1859 she was married to Carl A. Rosenthal. Ten children were born to this union, nine surviving the mother. Hearing the call some forty years ago to come out of Babylon, she, with her husband, accepted present truth, and until her death rejoiced in the third angel's message. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by the Baptist minister. STEMPLE WHITE.

KRAUSE.—August Krause was born in Germany, Aug. 24, 1814, and died near Harbor Springs, Mich., June 24, 1913. He came to the United States in 1868 and for thirty-five years resided on the farm where he died. About twenty-four years ago he purchased "Marvel of Nations," and through the reading of that book became convinced of the binding obligations of the Sabbath, and began its observance. His wife and six children survive him. The funeral service was conducted by Charles E. E. Sanborn, of St. Louis, Mo. J. J. IRWIN.

HAYNE.—Frank E. Hayne was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 1, 1854, and fell asleep May 16, 1913, at the home of his daughter in Fresno, Cal. He accepted the third angel's message thirty-six years ago, and until the end his hope grew brighter and stronger in the truth he loved. Sept. 3, 1883, he was united in marriage with Emma Turner at Algona, Iowa. To this union were born five children, all of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn. In 1898 father came West, settling near Fresno, Cal. He was elder of the Barstow church until the past year, and it can be truly said that he was ever faithful in the small duties of life. Brother Amos Stevens spoke words of comfort and consolation at the funeral service. MRS. R. MARK.

CHRISTENSEN.—Simeon L. Christensen was born in Beresford, S. Dak., Aug. 14, 1882, and was drowned in the government canal near his home, Minatare, Nebr., May 31, 1913. The deceased was baptized at Hastings, Nebr., in 1907, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minatare. Before this time he attended Union College, and assisted on the Danish paper at the International Publishing house, in College View, Nebr. In 1908 he was united in marriage with Carrie Peterson, who, with his mother, one sister, and two brothers, is left to mourn. The funeral was held in the Methodist church in charge of the pastor, assisted by Elder G. A. Kirkle. We laid our brother to rest, trusting that in the resurrection morning he will come forth clad in immortality. G. W. BERRY.

COOKENDORFER.—Mrs. Melissa Cookendorfer was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Her husband, who was a physician, died in 1890. For many years she made her home in Minneapolis, Minn., where she was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She gave continually and freely for the advancement of the work her heart loved. In 1897, feeling that she was too old to live alone, she put her remaining means into the James White Memorial Home, at Battle Creek, Mich., and came here to make her home, where she died March 21, 1913, aged 83 years. Sister Cookendorfer was never content to sit idle, and as long as she was able, kept busy serving others. Her one desire was to be ready to meet the Master when he comes to claim his own. Elder L. McCoy conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elder A. J. Clark. GERTRUDE M. JOHNSON.

SADLER.—On June 17, 1913, C. Henry Sadler died in Sawtelle, Cal., aged 76 years. He served three years in the army, being sergeant of Company I, Fifth Michigan Infantry. He was married in 1878 to Mary E. Collins. Some fifteen years ago the light of present truth came to Brother Sadler at Lyons, Mich. From that time his life was exemplary, and he died in the blessed hope. His companion and three sons survive. EUGENE A. BROWN.

PARMETER.—Achsah Parmeter died at Indian Creek, Pa., May 20, 1913, aged 79 years. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of that place, which was organized by Elders Hibbard and Matteson about twenty-five years ago. She remained faithful until the last, and was laid to rest to await the coming of the Lord. Her husband survives. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Sam. 14:14. F. H. HICKS.

SHERMAN.—Died at the home of his mother in Portland, Maine, May 29, 1913, Melvin Leroy Sherman, aged 14 years, 10 months, and 12 days. Although young in years, Melvin had developed a strong Christian character, and he faced death with a firm trust in God. He will be greatly missed from our church services, and especially from the young people's meetings, where he was a faithful attendant. His mother, stepfather, grandmother, one brother, and one sister are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. A. J. VERRILL.

THOMSON.—Died suddenly June 16, 1913, at her home in Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Sarah Dawson Thomson. She was born July 2, 1833, at Ferrybridge, Yorkshire, England, and at the time of her death lacked but sixteen days of being eighty years of age. Her maiden name was Nicholson. When quite young she came to the United States, and in 1856 was married to Edward Dawson. They made their home in Iowa, where three daughters and one son were born. Her second husband was Dr. Thomson. Their daughter, with the son of her first marriage survives. The deceased was converted at the age of fourteen, and in 1880 present truth came to her through the medium of an Adventist tent-meeting. She was an earnest worker, ever seeking to bring to others the message she loved with all her heart. We feel confident that she fell asleep in Jesus. J. S. WASHBURN.

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