Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 8, 1912

SHUMATE.—Willis Evrett Shumate, oldest son of Robert G. and Maud D. Shumate, was born March 28, 1901, and died Feb. 1, 1912. Evrett gave every evidence of being truly converted, and we believe that he sleeps in Jesus. His father, mother, one brother, and three sisters are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13 by the writer. W. A. O. KINNEY.

WILSON.—Died at Chesaning, Mich., June 20, 1912, Sister Sofa Wilson, aged sixty-five years. For many years she was a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and we laid her to rest, believing that she will come forth when the Life-giver calls for his own. Sister Wilson was loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Wm. Ostrander. H. S. GUILFORD.

PETERS.—Susana Boyce Peters was born near Toronto, Canada, March 15, 1832, and died at Alpena, Mich., aged 80 years and 3 months. When sixteen years of age, she was married to Calvin Peters. She accepted present truth thirty-seven years ago, and at the time of her death was a faithful member of the Alpena Seventh-day Adventist Church. Two sons and three daughters survive her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. EDW. A. PIPER.

ROBINSON.—Violet Robinson was born at Escondido, Cal., Feb. 14, 1902, and died June 20, 1912. She was the youngest child in a family of six sons and three daughters. Violet was remarkable for her love of the Bible. She committed many scriptures to memory, and especially loved the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew. The father and mother, though bowed with grief, have the joy of seeing their children with them in the truth, and expect to meet their loved one when Jesus comes. CLARENCE SANTEE.

HAAN.—Bessie M. Wilson was born in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 4, 1888, and died at her home in Bauer, Mich., June 15, 1912, aged 23 years, 10 months, and 11 days. April 21, 1909, she was united in marriage with Claude Haan, who survives. Bessie was always a bright, cheerful girl, and leaves a wide circle of friends. During the last week of prayer she was converted, and from that time until the day of her death enjoyed “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding.” Although suffering from the disease that resulted in her death, she was the means in God’s hands of winning other precious souls to the Master. Words of comfort were spoken from John 14:1-3. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

ROSS.—Candace Chapin Hammond was born in Newport, Vt., in 1838. Fifty years ago she was married to Mr. William Ross, and together they came to California, settling in the Napa Valley near Oakville. Sister Ross attended the camp-meeting at Yountville in 1878, and her decision to keep the first Sabbath after she heard the truth presented, was an illustration of her conscientious endeavor always to honor God. Amid adverse circumstances, she ever stood firmly for the truth; and her life of unselfish service, her patience and kindness, were a living testimony to her neighbors of the power of that truth in her own life. Two months ago she laid to rest her aged husband, for whom she had cared for four years. She died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, June 14. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the church in St. Helena. Interment was made in the cemetery at Yountville. D. E. ROBINSON.

STEWART.—Bertha Colcord Stewart, wife of Elder E. L. Stewart, Berrien Springs, Mich., died June 22, 1912, aged forty-one years. She leaves eight children, the youngest being six months old. She desired to live for her family, but, being resigned to the will of God, she committed them, one by one, into the hands of him who sees even a sparrow fall. Besides her immediate family, she is survived by her aged father, three sisters, and two brothers, Profs. W. A. and I. C. Colcord. Elder Stewart, with his family, had labored for several years in British Columbia and Washington, and as Bible teacher in Walla Walla College, and last year was called to take the same position in Emmanuel Missionary College. Sister Stewart was reared in the Adventist faith. She gave her heart to God early in life, and was a faithful helpmeet to her husband in all his labors. We laid her to rest in Hinsdale Cemetery, to await the call of Him who said, “I am the resurrection, and the life.” G. E. LANGDON.