Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 4, 1914

DARR.—Absalom Darr was born in Pennsylvania April 28, 1830, and died at the home of his daughter, near Roseburg, Oregon, April 27, 1914. Brother Darr had known and believed the third angel's message for a quarter of a century, and he fell asleep with the sweet consolation that he was accepted of God. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom survive. The deceased was a man of simple faith and steadfast purpose.

H. G. THURSTON.

PARK.—Julia Armstrong was born in Toronto, Canada, April 10, 1830, and died at Alden, Mich., May 2, 1914. In 1848 she was united in marriage with Allen Park. To this union were born thirteen children, twelve of whom survive. In 1857 the family moved to Lansing, Mich., and in 1883 came to Alden, where they have since resided. About forty-five years ago Sister Park accepted the truths held by this people. Her life was one of unselfish effort to help others, and we laid her to rest with the assurance that she will arise in the resurrection morning.

J. J. IRWIN.

TREFZ.—Sister Elizabeth E. Trefz was born at Bison, Kans., Jan. 11, 1884. In early youth she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, enjoying a good Christian experience through her entire life. She finished the nurses' course at the Kansas Sanitarium in 1908, and was married to Carl Trefz Sept. 7, 1910, in College Place, Wash. They made their home at Blackfoot, Idaho, where she died March 26, 1914. Sister Trefz is survived by her husband, two little boys, her parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Words of consolation were spoken in the English language by the writer, and in German by Prof. I. C. Schmidt.

J. K. LUTHER.

CASALS.—Sister Lola Casals was born in Tarrasa, Spain, May 20, 1888. Eleven years ago, when I first came to this country, she, in company with her mother, heard and accepted present truth under very trying circumstances. She at once began selling tracts with remarkable success, and soon the way opened for her to attend the training school at Gland, Switzerland. She was the first student to enter that school from this field. After spending about four years in training, she returned to Spain and devoted her life to Bible work with good success. With the organization of this country into a mission field, she was made its secretary, and performed the duties of this office in addition to her regular work. She possessed a noble character, and was most faithful in the fulfillment of all her duties. Her one ambition was to hasten the message to her people. She attended the last General Conference. Her death occurred April 24, 1914. A mother, one sister, many friends, and our church in Spain mourn her death.

W. G. BOND.

WISE.—Floyd R., little son of A. D. and Edith Wise, was born Feb. 27, 1912, and died May 4, 1914. He was a sweet-tempered child, and a patient little sufferer for over two months before his death. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from 2 Kings 4: 26.

R. U. GARRETT.

WELLS.—Daniel Wells, of Waldron, Ind., died April 21, 1914, aged 87 years, 3 months, and 18 days. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. Brother Wells united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Boggstown, Ind., several years ago, and was faithful to the message until the day of his death. His faith in the Lord was a comfort to him in his sorrow and affliction. We laid him away to await the coming of our blessed Saviour.

T. F. HUBBARD.

PATTON.—Isabel Palmer was born in Ross County, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1858, and died in Springfield, Ohio, April 21, 1914. She was married to C. W. Patton at Washington C. H., March 14, 1878. The husband, three sons, and two daughters survive. The deceased was baptized by Elder F. M. Fairchild seventeen years ago, and received into the Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her work is done, and she sleeps in Jesus.

JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

DICKERSON.—Mrs. Ida Ardel Dickerson was born in Knox County, Tennessee, Sept. 2, 1872, and died at her home in Lenox City, Tenn., April 18, 1914. In 1892 she was married to J. B. Dickerson. To this union were born eight children, all of whom are living. Three years ago Brother and Sister Dickerson accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder J. L. Shuler and the writer. Our sister fell asleep happy in the love of her Saviour. Elder C. R. Magoon conducted the funeral service.

J. B. LOCKEN.

SCHRAM.—Peter Schram was born in London, Ontario, Aug. 24, 1828, and died near Claresholm, Alberta, April 1, 1914. At the age of twenty-seven he was married to Miss Jane Jones, and to this union were born thirteen children, nine of whom are living. Brother Schram moved to Minnesota at the age of thirty-three years, and resided there until he came to Canada in 1903. About forty years ago he heard the message of a soon-coming Saviour, and looked forward with longing for the reign of the Prince of Peace.

C. A. BURMAN.

BLOOM.—Maranda Jane Roberts, daughter of John and Mary Ann Roberts, was born Aug. 19, 1827, and died at the home of her daughter April 22, 1914. On Aug. 22, 1856, she was married to William H. Bloom. She was left a widow in 1905. Among those who mourn her death are five daughters and one son. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1878, under the labors of Elder T. J. Butler. She was a faithful, earnest Christian, cheerful in affliction, and always glad to hear of the progress of the cause she loved. We feel assured that she sleeps in Jesus.

W. W. MILLER.

CROUSE.—William F. Crouse was born Feb. 11, 1828, in Greene County, Pennsylvania, and died at Moline, Kans., Jan. 6, 1914, aged about 86 years. He was married to Miss Samantha Lake May 5, 1850. To this union were born seven sons, four of whom are still living. He accepted the third angel's message in the winter of 1860, at Vinton, Iowa, and soon after sold his earthly possessions, and with his wife returned to his old home in Licking County, Ohio, to tell the new-found truth to their old friends. Two years after the death of the mother of his children he was married to Paulina S. Helaguss, with whom he lived thirteen years. After her death he made his home with his son in Read, Nebr. He fell asleep in the blessed hope while visiting old friends in Moline, Kans. His children, together with one sister and a large circle of friends, mourn their loss. We feel confident that he will have a part in the first resurrection.

MRS. MARY S. DANIELS CROUSE.

BEEMAN.—C. R. Beeman died at Spokane, Wash., April 22, 1914. He was born at Akron, N. Y., in 1851, where he spent the greater part of his life. He was living with his second wife at the time of his death. Two sons, two brothers, and one sister also mourn. Brother Beeman was a strong believer in the truths of the last message, and we believe that he will appear at the resurrection of the just. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.

A. M. DART.

GRUNWALD.—John F. C. Gruenwald was born in Hamburg, Germany, Dec. 23, 1850, and died in Hahnemann Hospital, New York City, April 12, 1914, in his sixty-fourth year. The deceased spent his life as a sailor, and circumstances prejudiced him against the church. However, during his long illness he had ample time for reflection, and through the earnest prayers and faithful efforts of his wife and daughter he was led to accept Christ as his Saviour.

W. C. MOFFETT.

SLATE.—Died at Kernersville, N. C., April 19, 1914, Mrs. F. A. Slate, aged 35 years, 6 months, and 28 days. She was married Sept. 21, 1897. Her companion and four children survive. About fourteen years ago the deceased accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a devoted and consistent member until her death. She now sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the coming of her Lord and King.

J. A. TRAUGH.

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PREWITT.—Mary Elizabeth Casey was born in Troup County, Georgia, Nov. 5, 1840, and died at Keene, Tex., April 24, 1914. She was married to A. Prewitt in 1865, with whom she lived happily for nearly half a century. Together they accepted the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. They rejoiced in this hope for almost twenty-five years. Prof. C. B. Hughes assisted the writer in the funeral services. The husband, one son, one daughter, three brothers, and other relatives and friends are left to mourn.

E. W. CAREY.

FINK.—James D. Fink was born at Craigsville, Orange Co., N. Y., March 24, 1833, and died April 9, 1914, at his home in Fairview, N. J., at the advanced age of 81 years. Oct. 2, 1858, he was united in marriage with Barbara Bogart, who passed away in 1880, leaving two sons, who still survive. In 1885 the deceased was married to Mrs. Kate Seinseth, who tenderly cared for him during his last illness. Although not a member of any church, Mr. Fink expressed his faith in the sacrifice of Christ for the remission of his sins. Words of admonition and comfort were based on Eccl. 7 : 2.

W. C. MOFFETT.

MANNY.—Miss Ellen Deringer was born in Iroquois County, Illinois, Dec. 23, 1843. She was united in marriage with N. P. Manny on May 20, 1863. To this union eight children were born, three of whom survive. In 1874 mother heard the truth from Elder D. T. Bourdeau, and in the fall of that same year Elder R. F. Andrews held a series of meetings in our neighborhood, making his home with us. As a result, mother was a faithful believer in the third angel's message to the end of her life. She longed to see Jesus, and we are sure that this hope will be realized in the first resurrection.

M. P. MANNY.

DAUGHERTY.—Harriett Elizabeth Lockwood Daugherty was born in Fremont Township, Saginaw Co., Mich., March 4, 1875, and died at her home in Fremont Township, April 16, 1914. She was married to Loyd Daugherty Jan. 6, 1897. To this union were born seven children, six of whom survive. In 1907 she attended a series of tent meetings conducted by Elder A. R. Sandborn, and was led to accept the third angel's message. She united with the church at St. Charles, Mich., of which she remained a faithful and beloved member until her death. Her husband, children, and parents are left to mourn. Her trust was in God, and we laid her to rest awaiting the call of the Master.

HOWARD H. HICKS.

MURRAY.—Mrs. Sarah A. Murray died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. D. Davis, in Beatrice, Nebr., Sept. 25, 1913. She was a faithful reader of the REVIEW AND HERALD and an earnest Christian.

MRS. T. D. DAVIS.

CANTRELL.—Rebecca Ann Foster, wife of F. W. Cantrell, died July 17, 1913. She was a devoted wife and mother. She lived and died triumphant in the faith of the third angel's message, and sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the resurrection morning, when the Saviour will come to claim his own. *

RASMUSSEN.—Died at the sanitarium in St. Helena, Cal., April 28, 1914, George Rasmussen, aged 51 years. With his parents and brother, the deceased moved from Minnesota to California in 1895. He was baptized at the age of fifteen, and from that time constantly maintained his faith in the message. He fell asleep in the hope of eternal life.

D. E. ROBINSON.

BRUMMETT.—Marie Cordila Brummett was born in Denver, Colo., Jan. 6, 1896, and died at the Glendale (Cal.) Sanitarium, March 16, 1914. Her one great desire was to be a foreign missionary, and when illness overtook her she was in Pacific Union College, preparing for her life work. She was an earnest Christian and an enthusiastic worker for souls. Her parents, one brother, one sister, and other relatives are left to mourn, but they sorrow in the blessed hope.

J. W. ADAMS.

CROSS.—Mrs. June Cross, formerly Marguerite James Buchanan, died April 14, 1914, at East Sheldon, Vt., in her sixty-ninth year. She was converted at the age of sixteen years, under the labors of Elder A. S. Hutchins, and until her death was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sister Cross was a bright, cheerful Christian, loved by all who knew her. Two sons, four daughters, one sister, and a number of grandchildren are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope.

L. F. PASSEBOIS.

WIDDING.—Gladys Brown Widding was laid to rest in the Mt. View Cemetery at Oakland, Cal., April 27, 1914. She was born Jan. 21, 1887, at Point Bonita, Cal. At the age of twenty-three she was united in marriage with O. J. Widding. Three years before her marriage she was baptized, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Sanitarium, Cal. Among the near relatives are her three children, her parents, one brother, and one sister. We have the assurance that she sleeps in Jesus.

B. E. BEDDOE.