Elder Simpson’s Death by G. W. Reaser

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 16, 1907

Elder Simpson’s Death

By G. W. Reaser

It is with inexpressible sadness that we report the death of Elder W. W. Simpson, who fell asleep in Glendale on the twenty-eighth of April, at 10 P. M., after an illness of nearly five weeks. His illness began with spells of dizziness, and developed later into a condition which produced violent pains in the back of his head. He gradually failed till the end came. Much prayer was offered in his behalf, but our Father knew what was best.

Seven expert physicians were called in council over his case. The concurrent decision was that his death was caused by the failure of certain organs to perform their natural functions.

Elder Simpson had a remarkable gift in reaching hearts and impressing them with the truth. We do not understand why he should be taken away as his labors seemed so valuable to the cause. In the midst of our grief we reverently and submissively say, “Thy will be done.”

Elder Simpson leaves a wife and three children, the eldest of whom is six years of age. This bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of all who know them.

The funeral service was conducted by Elder Owen, assisted by Elder H. W. Cottrell and the writer, in our Central church in Los Angeles, where Elder Simpson’s voice had been so often heard proclaiming the truth with power.

The fall of a loyal worker in the cause calls for renewed consecration on the

part of those who are spared to give the last message to the world. When this message is finished, the saying will be brought to pass, as it is written, “And there shall be no more death.”

G. W. REASER.