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Elaine Anderson Halsey, beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and frien d , returned to her Heavenly parents September 25, 2020 at The Charlesto n A ssisted Living Center in Cedar Hills, Utah. Born in Delta, Utah, th e fift h of eight children of Oscar Alma Anderson and Mary Lottie Ashby A nderson , on April 26, 1930.
The family moved to Fillmore, Utah in 1933, where Elaine attended schoo l , and graduated from Millard High School, having participated in mos t o f the activities at school and the community. She married James Leo H alse y June 20 1952, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was later sealed to Leo i n th e Draper Utah Temple. She learned the value of hard work, and the be aut y of nature, where she and Leo spent much of their lives. She loved m usic , was chorister and ward choir director for 30 years, sang in a tri o fo r many years, was a member of Red Hats, Daughters of the Utah Pionee rs, a nd most anything else that was going on. Having no children of he r own sh e had great love for her nieces and nephews and so many unoffici ally adop ted grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Church of J esus Chris t of Latter-day Saints, loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ, an d especiall y the Temple of the Lord. She found great joy in small things , smelling f resh mowed lawns and hay, fruit off the trees, and birds sin ging in her t rees. She loved Kanosh and the many special lifelong friend s made there.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Madge (Joseph) Warner, b r others Dwayne (Helen), Harold (DeAun), and Grant (Gwen), and her belov e d Leo, and is survived by her three younger brothers Paul (Joyce) of Dr ap er, Utah, Oscar (Marie) of Salt Lake City, and Scott (Lorraine) of Nam pa , Idaho.
We are so grateful for friends who loved and cared for her along the wa y . A special thanks to the staff at The Charleston, and for her hospic e nu rses.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, October 1, 20 2 0 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Kanosh Ward building, and a graveside servic e w ill be at 2:00 p.m. on October 2, 2020 at the Kanosh City Cemetery un de r the care of Olpin Stevens Funeral Home. www.olpinstevesfuneralhome.c om | Anderson, Elaine (I5335)
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Eldon Dee Parkinson, 67, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1 4 , 2017, at his home.
Dee was born in St. Anthony, Idaho, on Oct. 4, 1949, the son of Eldon Ea r l and Alice Louise Miller Parkinson.
Dee worked for 20 years as the truck shop foreman for Taylor Chevrole t i n Rexburg. He was the main tow truck driver, giving him the possibili ty t he he probably towed everyone in the valley at some time. He later o pene d D&T Auto in Rexburg, giving him the chance to go the extra mile t o tak e care of his friends and customers. Going the extra mile was wha t he lov ed to do. Eldon was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Dee married Tauna Johnson in Egin, Idaho, on Feb. 7, 1969. To his sadnes s , she passed away not even a year ago on June 6, 2016. They are surviv e d by their children, Dana and Jason Parkinson of Rexburg, Idaho; his mo th er, Alice Parkinson of Sugar City; sisters, LaVern Ortiz of Quitaque , Tex as, and Dorothy Spafford of Idaho Falls, Idaho; brother, Frank (Car rie) P arkinson of Egin, Idaho; and five grandchildren. He was preceded i n deat h by his father, wife and two sisters, Sheila and Pracilla.
We wish to thank the Teton Home Health and Hospice for their care of o u r father as he passed away. We are also grateful to our many friends w h o have shared our grief.
As per Dad's wishes, there will not be any formal services but your thou g hts can be shared with us at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
Published in Post Register Jan. 18, 2017 | Miller, Alice Louise (I163031)
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Eldon “Bert” L. Jensen
MURRAY -- Eldon “Bert” Lemoine Jensen, 64, 4865 S. State St., died of na t ural causes Dec. 22 at home. Born Dec. 11, 1905, Sigurd, Sevier County ; t o Rasmus N. and Amelia Marie Nielsen Jensen. Married Mable Eliza Whit tle , Nov. 11, 1929, Richfield. Retired truck driver PIE. Member LDS Chur ch . Former member Salt Lake County Fire Department, Utah Highway Patrol . Su rvivors: widow; sons, daughters, Robert M., Eldon Brent, all Murray ; Mrs . Roy V. (LeeAnn) Reading, Mrs. Nyles (Linda) Wood, both Los Angele s; 1 1 grandchildren; brothers, sisters, Earon A., Crescent; Golden, Rich field ; Elmo, Ogden; Lloyd, Floyd, Marion, Mrs. Ila Carter, all Sigurd; M rs. Ji m (Erma) Monroe, Los Angeles; Mrs. Art (Mida) Bertola, Murray. Fun eral Sa turday noon, 4760 S. State St., where friends call Friday 6-8 p.m ., Satur day one hour prior to services. Burial Murray City Cemetery. | Jensen, Eldon Lemoine (I163294)
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Eleanor Rosalynn (Smith) Carter 1927 - 2023
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter du ring his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter a s global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.
The Carter Center said she died Sunday after living with dementia and suf fering many months of declining health. The statement announcing her deat h said she "died peacefully, with family by her side" at 2:10 p.m. at he r rural Georgia home of Plains.
"Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished," Carte r said in the statement. "She gave me wise guidance and encouragement whe n I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebo dy loved and supported me."
President Joe Biden called the Carters "an incredible family because the y brought so much much grace to the office" and also spoke of the couple' s "great integrity."
"Imagine they were together for (77) years?" Biden said. "God bless them. "
Jill Biden, who made an appearance earlier Sunday with the president at N aval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia, said of Rosalynn Carter that she " was well-known for her efforts on mental health and caregiving and women' s rights. So I hope that during the holidays, you'll ... include the Cart er family in your prayers."
She spoke in a hangar where the Bidens planned to attend an early Thanks- giving dinner with service members and their families.
Reaction from world leaders poured in throughout the day.
The Carters were married for more than 77 years, forging what they both d escribed as a "full partnership." Unlike many previous first ladies, Rosa lynn sat in on Cabinet meetings, spoke out on controversial issues and re presented her husband on foreign trips. Aides to President Carter sometim es referred to her - privately - as "co-president."
"Rosalynn is my best friend ... the perfect extension of me, probably th e most influential person in my life," Jimmy Carter told aides during the ir White House years, which spanned from 1977-1981.
The former president, now 99, remains at the couple's home in Plains afte r entering hospice care himself in February.
Fiercely loyal and compassionate as well as politically astute, Rosalyn n Carter prided herself on being an activist first lady, and no one doubt ed her behind-the-scenes influence.
When her role in a highly publicized Cabinet shakeup became known, she wa s forced to declare publicly, "I am not running the government."
Many presidential aides insisted that her political instincts were bette r than her husband's - they often enlisted her support for a project befo re they discussed it with the president. Her iron will, contrasted with h er outwardly shy demeanor and a soft Southern accent, inspired Washingto n reporters to call her "the Steel Magnolia."
Both Carters said in their later years that Rosalynn had always been th e more political of the two. After Jimmy Carter's landslide defeat in 198 0, it was she, not the former president, who contemplated an implausibl e comeback, and years later she confessed to missing their life in Washin gton.
Jimmy Carter trusted her so much that in 1977, only months into his term , he sent her on a mission to Latin America to tell dictators he meant wh at he said about denying military aid and other support to violators of h uman rights.
She also had strong feelings about the style of the Carter White House. T he Carters did not serve hard liquor at public functions, though Rosalyn n did permit U.S. wine. There were fewer evenings of ballroom dancing an d more square dancing and picnics.
Throughout her husband's political career, she chose mental health and pr oblems of the elderly as her signature policy emphasis. When the news med ia didn't cover those efforts as much as she believed was warranted, sh e criticized reporters for writing only about "sexy subjects."
As honorary chairwoman of the President's Commission on Mental Health, sh e once testified before a Senate subcommittee, becoming the first first l ady since Eleanor Roosevelt to address a congressional panel.
She said she developed her interest in mental health during her husband' s campaigns for Georgia governor.
"I used to come home and say to Jimmy, 'Why are people telling me their p roblems?' And he said, 'Because you may be the only person they'll ever s ee who may be close to someone who can help them,'" she explained. | Smith, Eleanor Rosalynn (I168983)
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Elfreda Malan Tanner Clark, Age 88 died peacefully on Thursday, Octobe r 3 rd, in her apartment at Covington Senior Living in Orem, Utah after s ever al months of declining health.
Elfreda was born on April 13, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Henry Bern a rd Tanner and Edna Bertha Malan Tanner, sixth child in a family of eigh t . She graduated from East High School and then received a B.S. degre e i n Home Economics with a minor in Music from the University of Utah. F ollo wing, she was encouraged by her brother Henry to attend the Dental H ygien e program at the University of Southern California. She lived wit h his fa mily, helping to care for her nephew and nieces for two years wh ile worki ng towards a second B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene. It is here w e must pau se to say, “Fight ON!” as she became a lifelong, diehard SC Tr ojan fan. S outhern California became her home for nearly thirty five yea rs, it is wh ere she married, pursued her career, and raised her four dau ghters .
Elfreda’s favorite color was undeniably RED. The color is so symboli c o f her fiery spirit and passion for dentistry, music, family, civic du ty a nd faith. You could easily light up her day with a box of chocolate s tie d up in a red ribbon - especially if it was from See’s Candy!
“Freddy” as she was called by friends in her dental community, loved th a t her dental hygiene license was in the “top 10” in the state of Utah . 6t h to be exact just as she was the 6th child. She was active in the A meric an Dental Hygiene Association until she retired by attending annua l confe rences and serving in various roles for her Chapter, including Pr esident . She was an instructor of Dental Anatomy at USC’s Dental Hygien e Schoo l and Pasadena City College. It was not uncommon for her to jok e that he r perfectionist nature made her perfect for a career in denta l hygiene, a s she was just so “picky, picky, picky”.
Elfreda had a great sense of civic duty. As a child in Salt Lake City, s h e would walk the Avenues door to door to rally votes for candidates. F o r nearly two decades she volunteered at the voting polls, greeting vote r s with her engaging smile while serving her local community. She was al s o very active in the PTA holding various roles, including President o f th e Parent Student Teacher Association at her daughters Junior High Sc hoo l for two years. She remained actively involved in her college sorori ty , Kappa Kappa Gamma attending reunions and luncheons into her 80’s. Th e s ame with her sisters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, an d Dau ghters of Utah Pioneers.
Elfreda was blessed with a beautiful voice, a talent that she spent ma n y years perfecting and using to serve others. She sang in a highly soug h t after trio in junior high and high school and a sextette in college . Wh ile at the UofU, she felt it was a great privilege to have studied w ith J ohn Marlo Nelson at the admired U’s Opera Department. She loved sin ging d uets with her brother Barney, they were both soloists in the Eas t 27th wa rds production of the Messiah. Elfreda remained actively involv ed in th e Opera for decades, especially with her involvement in the Uta h Opera As sociation. When she attended Dental Hygiene school at USC sh e continued t o study and train and perform at USC’s School of Opera. Sh e was the soloi st at the dedication of the Hacienda Heights Stake buildi ng ceremonies , a performance that was held dear to her heart. She expres sed many time s that this gift of music was her talent to care for and sh are with other s. Elfreda felt closest to our father-in-heaven when she s ang, those wh o had the privilege of hearing her beautiful mezzo-sopran o voice were oft en moved to tears through her spirit.
Elfreda was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d a y Saints, and served the church in many capacities over her life. A fe w o f her most personable and memorable callings, were, Stake Young Adul t Lea der, Stake Music Chairman, and Relief Society spiritual living teac her. S he willing and readily shared her musical talent at countless chur ch serv ices, funerals and weddings.
Beloved by her four daughters, she generously gifted them with her lov e o f music, sewing, baking, sense of duty and most importantly a testimo ny o f our Savior.
Elfreda was preceded in death by her brothers Henry M. Tanner, Alexis M. T anner, Joseph M.Tanner, Bernard M. Tanner, and sister Bernita McCarth y Wa terfall. Her husband's Lyle D. Jacobson (M) August 26, 1955-1960, an d Gar y G. Clark (M) July 29, 1964-1983. She is survived by her two broth ers: W illiam W. Tanner and his wife Elizabeth F. Tanner, of Salt Lake Ci ty, Uta h and Daniel M. Tanner of Centreville Utah. Her four daughters an d sons-i n-law, Jody and Robert Lipkin of Berry Creek California, Anna an d Richar d Jackson of Middleburg, Virginia, Cydney and Larry Blocker of C hino, Cal ifornia and Jennifer and Aaron Shorr of Houston, Texas. Twelv e grandchild ren, and two great-grandchildren: Amy Jackson, (31) Keenan J ackson (31) , Malan Jackson (22), Matthew Blocker (25), Savannah Davis (2 4), John Blo cker (22), Steven Blocker (20) Luke Blocker (18), Gary Block er (15), Nata lie Shorr (19), Maxwell Shorr (17), Jacob Shorr (16), Henr y Shorr (14), C laire Davis (1), a newborn baby girl yet to be named; an d numerous niece s and nephews all of whom she loved dearly.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11:00 a. m . at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints East 27th Ward on th e co rner of P St. and 4th Avenue. Viewing is Monday, October 21, 2019 fr om 6- 8PM at the Anderson & Goff Mortuary 11859 South 700 East Draper, U T 8402 0 PH: 801-966-3279.
The family would like to express gratitude for the wonderful care receiv e d by the staff at Covington Senior Living and for mother’s hospice care gi vers. Elfreda lived a full life, her loving and engaging spirit will b e m issed but not forgotten. So we say with our knowledge of eternal life , un til we meet again. | Tanner, Elfreda Malan (I174712)
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Eliza Jane Stott, 86, died in a Fillmore hospital early Wednesday aft e r a short illness.
Born Dec 25, 1871 Meadow, to John and Elizabeth Brockbank Bushnell. Marr i ed to Allison A. Stott Jan 24, 1889, in Manti Temple, Church of Jesus C hr ist of Latter-day Saints. He died Dec. 11, 1952.
Survivors: sons, daughters, Jessie Leonard, Layton; Carl, Tooele; Howar d , Kanosh; Allison, Mrs. Ancil (Eva) Robison, Fillmore; Blaine, Mrs. Ly n n (Valate) Greenhalgh, Meadow; 36 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren .
Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m., Meadow LDS Ward chapel. Friends call at Greenh a gh residence from 11 a.m. Burial Meadow Cemetery.
Salt Lake Tribune, March 27, 1958, Page 34 | Bushnell, Eliza Jane (I4853)
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Elizabeth Griswold was born in Hanford, Ca. She passed away peacefull y i n Fresno, Ca. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmothe r, s ister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Elizabeth enjoyed many hobbies, was a world traveler and had affiliatio n s with Eastern Star, Jobs Daughters, and other philanthropic organizati on s.
She graduated from Fresno State College in 1959 and taught school fo r 1 7 years.
She joins her husband, Oscar F. Griswold in Heaven.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Simpson and her husban d G reg, Sally Potter and her husband Ed, and Barbara Corter and her husb an d John; sister, Myra Kovac; brother, Orand Seaman; eight grandchildren ; t wenty-three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held at Grangeville Cemetery, near Hanfor d o n Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to Shriners Hospital for children, 2425 Stockt o n Blvd., Sacramento, Ca. 95817-2215.
STEPHENS & BEAN Chapel
202 N. Teilman Ave.
Fresno (559)268-9292
Published in Fresno Bee on October 25, 2009 | Seaman, Elizabeth (I153364)
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Elizabeth Larson
Born February 14, 1912 in Thatcher, Arizona to Joseph Heber and Lott i e W Larson and passed away on November 15, 2005 in Folsom, California . He r beloved husband Bertram preceded her in death on August 29, 1992 . Eliza beth is survived by her devoted children Linton Dickson and wif e Sandra , Diana Jackson, Launa Hatfield and husband Jim, and Jeanine Sch afer an d husband Bob. She will also be greatly missed by her 16 grandchi ldren, 5 7 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren and siste r Paulin e Mykles and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides rais ing fou r children she was involved in many activities such as PTA presid ent, pla ying organ, square dancing, and bridge. She was near 50 when sh e earne d a teaching degree, and taught for 14 years in San Juan Unifie d District . After moving to Pinebrook near Folsom she continued her brid ge and orga n playing, and learned to tap, hula and round dance which con tinued unti l well into her eighties. Family and friends are invited to a ttend a visi tation at Mt. Vernon on Sunday, November 20, 12:00-4:00 p.m . Funeral serv ices will be on Monday, November 21, at 1:00 p.m. also a t Mount Vernon Me morial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA. | Larson, Elizabeth (I158685)
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Emma Melva Reese Birks, 87, of Sandy, Utah, passed through the veil surr o unded by her loving family on October 23, 2011.
She was born 18 September 1924 in Toponce, Bannock, Idaho to Thomas Edw i n Reese and Emma Sessions Reese, the sixth of eight children.
She married Lynn Howell Jensen on 12 May 1944 in the Logan LDS Temple . H e died just five 1/2 years later in an automobile accident, leaving h er b ehind with three boys and another on the way. She later married Othi e You ng and was blessed with a little girl. They later divorced and sh e marrie d Delbert Howard Birks.
Her passion was her family and her faith, having served five missions f o r The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved to read, c ro chet, and road trips to see her family.
She is survived by sons, Thomas Lynn Jensen (Ina), Eldridge Jay Jensen ( S heri), Roddy H. Jensen (Elizabeth), and Dell Andrew Jensen (Julia); dau gh ter, Susannah Bagley (Cleve); thirty-two grandchildren; ninety-three g rea t-grandchildren; and sisters, Edna Hyer and Eva Loraine Hutchinson. S he w as preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two brothers, an d fou r sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 20 1 1 in the Sandy Central Stake Center, 1050 East Galena Drive (9750 South ) . Friends may call from 9:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the ch ur ch.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Hyde Park, Utah Ceme t ery.
Published in the Deseret News on October 27, 2011. | Reese, Emma Melva (I159409)
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Ephraim, UT-Samuel Arthur King (Art), beloved husband, father, grandfath e r, brother, and friend left this mortal world surrounded by loved one s o n Thursday, September 4, 2014, at the age of 96. Art was born in Spri ng C ity, Utah on April 15, 1918, to Emily Ann Haefeli and Christian Alon zo Ki ng. He married Ruth Wood on September 27, 1939, in the Manti Templ e and s ettled in Ephraim, Utah. Art and Ruth raised four wonderful daugh ters, Ru th Diane King (Ron), Kathy King Frischknecht (Steve), Judy Kin g Larsen (N ed), and Peggy King Kooyman (Keith), who into adulthood lovin gly referre d to him as "Daddy."
Art was mild-mannered, had an even temperament, and respected and look e d for good in everyone he met. He was a dedicated man and provider wh o ad ored his family, was a hard-working dairy farmer, an amazing storyte ller , and a prolific world traveler. Growing up in the West, Art loved t he ro mance of Hollywood Westerns, including John Wayne and Clint Eastwoo d clas sics, Bonanza, and the Virginian. He lived a cowboy' s life, avidl y raisi ng cattle, riding horses, hunting deer in the great outdoors, an d never l eaving home without his bona fide cowboy boots and hat. As a te enager, Ar t worked as a cook on the construction site of the WPA Ephrai m Tunnel an d as a miner in Dividend, Utah. He and his sweetheart, Ruth , began thei r life together with very little. Art began farming with a m eager six cow s, a team of horses, a plow, a wagon, a milk separator, an d mortgaged hi s car for a down payment on 20 acres and water shares sout hwest of Ephrai m. As an established farmer he was granted an agricultur e deferment as Am erica entered WWII, working all day on the farm and sup porting the war ef fort at home by laboring on the graveyard shift, drivi ng the bus, shuttli ng workers to and from the parachute plant in Manti . Through much sacrifi ce, hard work, and thriftiness, Art and Ruth mad e a wonderful home togeth er with their four girls. Art continued to far m into his 80s and King Dai ry continues to prosper almost 8 decades late r.
He served in many service capacities including, the Water Conservancy Di s trict Board, the Utah Dairy Association, and as President of the Ephra i m Irrigation Company. In 2010, Art was honored by his community as a Ca nd lelight A ward Recipient. He used his wisely invested retirement to tr ave l the world, making his way to many countries throughout Asia, Austra lia , Russia, Nepal, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. He saw more changes in h is 9 6 years than any other generation in history have experienced. Fro m his f irst car, a Model T Ford, to flying over Mount Everest, Art exper ienced h ow technology drastically altered modern life.
In his later years, and following the death of his dear wife Ruth, he w a s fortunate to be reacquainted with his teenage friend, Bernice, who m h e had not seen for 70 years. Being the same age, they were able to vi si t frequently, keeping each other company, reminiscing about times gon e by . The family wishes to thank all those who attended to Art during hi s dec lining health in recent years. We will miss his time less dimpled s mile , his soft-spoken voice, his loving spirit, and the twinkle in his e yes . We love you Grandpa King!
Art is survived by four daughters; four sons-in-law, 17 grandchildren ; 4 7 great grand children; 7 great-great grandchildren. He was precede d in d eath by his wife; his parents; brother, Alonzo Leo King (Alfreda) ; sister s, Clatie LaVerne King Anderson (Ken), Emily Theora King Mickels en (Clare nce), Ruby Gladys King Jensen (Frank), Amber Jewel King Larse n (Lendal) ; and a great-granddaughter, Jessica Olsen. Funeral services c elebratin g the life of Art King will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 20 14, at Hig h Noon. Friend s may call at the Ephraim Stake Center on Monda y evening , September 8, from 6-8 P M, and Tuesday morning, from 10:30-11 :30 AM, pr ior to the funeral. Interment will be at the Ephraim City Ceme tery follow ing the services. | King, Samuel Arthur (I62540)
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Eve Lynn Cook was born on September 16, 1918 to Selena and Williams Southern in Salt Lake City, Utah. She passed peacefully, in her sleep, at her home in Murray, Utah on December 16, 2009.She is survived by her children: Tami (Kent) Livsey, and Dana Jolley; her grandchildren: Harrison and Jamison Livsey, Erica Jolley Turnbow and Jazmine Jolley. Eve was looking forward to the birth of a great-grandson, expected to be born in January 2010 to Erica. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Allen Cook.
Eve was able to remain in her home for many years only because of the kindness of her friends and neighbors, her niece, Patsy Birrell, and her "second Daughter", Summer Williams. Eve was always extremely appreciative of everything they did for her, as is Eve's family.
Services for Eve will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray 15th Ward, 5555 South 700 West, Murray, UT, where a viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Please leave condolences for the family at www.larkinmortuary.com
"We love you and miss you Mutti." | Southern, Eve Lynn Blanch (I127836)
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Evelyn Ballif Woodruff passed away January 16, 1995 in Salt Lake City.
Born April 2, 1901 to Serge F. and Zelnora Angell Ballif. Married Wilfo r d Owen Woodruff June 20, 1923 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were la te r divorced.During her early childhood and again as a young lady, she s pen t a total of six years with her parents in Switzerland when her fathe r wa s twice president of the Swiss/German Mission for the LDS Church. Wh ile t here, she studied music and art and traveled extensively throughou t Europ e. She formed a great love for the Swiss people and German langua ge. In 1 920 she graduated from the Brigham Young Academy in Logan, Utah.
She was a member of several art and social groups including Fine Arts a n d the Everlasting Study Group of Church History. Devoted member of th e LD S Church having served in many different capacities.
For many years she was employed in the downtown Salt Lake City ZCMI sto r e and later served as head resident at Carlson Hall Women's Dormitory , Un iversity of Utah.
In 1965 she moved to Menlo Park, California to be near her daughter Jacq u elyn and her family. She enjoyed the love and support of a wide circl e o f friends in Menlo Park. In 1993 she returned to Salt Lake City.
Survivors: one daughter and three sons, Jacquelyn W. Clements and husba n d Dr. Blaine S. of Salt Lake City; Truman Owen (wife Lydia, deceased ) o f Mission Viejo, Calif.; Serge Ballif and wife Marilyn of Hemet, Cali f. ; Wilford Bruce and wife Elaine of Salt Lake City; 18 grandchildren, 5 6 g reat-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Nathan Howard (survived by wife Glenna); and a l l five of her brothers and sisters, Hazel, Fred, Leonard, Zelnora and R ac hel.
Funeral services Wednesday, January 25, 1995, 10 a.m. at the East Mill C r eek 2nd Ward, 3750 South Hillside Lane (2500 East), Salt Lake City. Fri en ds and family may call at the church Wednesday, one hour prior to th e ser vices. Interment, Logan City Cemetery, 951 North 1200 East, Logan , Utah . Funeral directors, Larkin Mortuary. | Ballif, Evelyn (I17803)
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Faye Marie Beckstrand Higginson (Gubie) It is with broken hearts tha t w e say goodbye to our beautiful Gubie. She began her new life and retu rne d to God the evening of July 9, 2006 at her home and surrounded by th e fa mily she loves so much. Her love for us will be never ending as wil l ou r love for her. She will forever be the most amazing person we wil l eve r know. Faye was born on May 26, 1921 to Alma Neal and Jesse Kathle en Pet tit Beckstrand. She grew up in Sugar House and graduated from Sout h Hig h School. In 1938 Faye married George Franklin Higginson and had th ree ch ildren, Rex, Kathleen (Kay) and Janice (Jann). They later divorce d and sh e raised her three children on her own in a time when that was u nheard of . Mom embraced Jesus and lived her Christian values both as a m ember of t he LDS faith and in her last days as a member of the Catholi c faith. Sh e found peace and comfort in both faiths. Mom worked for Dr . Ed Tugaw a t Central Valley Veterinary Hospital for 25 years and then f or the Utah D ept. of Agriculture for 12 years. Mom was a gusty lady. In1 974 she went o n a six week adventure, by herself, to Japan, China and th en Australia t o see Rex and Judy. She later made another trip to Austral ia to meet he r grandson and granddaughter. Mom loved to fish at Strawber ry, hunt at th e Chesapeake Duck Club and watch Skyler play soccer. She l oved working i n her garden and could sit outside in her swing for hours . Mom and Aunt D orothy made two trips to Branson where they became schoo l girls again an d had the time of their lives.
Faye leaves behind her daughter Jann and son-in-law Jake Penney; eight a d oring grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Soleberg (C ha rles); sister-in-law and best friend, Dorothy Beckstrand; daughter-in- la w Judy Higgin son; son-in-law Tim Nielson; nieces; nephews, and her de a r friend of 52 years, Mary Shepherd and countless people that will mis s h er dearly. Those awaiting mom in heaven are son Rex; daughter Kay; he r pa rents; brother Harold and sister Erma.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to 1st Choice Hospice. The team not only to o k care of mom but they also took care of her family as well. Mom cam e t o love each member of her team. Services for this beautiful lady wil l b e held on Friday July 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortu ar y Chapel, 340 1 South Highland Drive, where friends may call from 12:4 5 p .m. to 1:45 p.m. prior. | Beckstrand, Faye Marie (I42120)
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FILLMORE - Hazel Leavitt Bracken Farnworth, age 89, passed away Septemb e r 14, 2005, at her home in Fillmore, Utah. Hazel was born July 21, 191 6 i n Mesquite, Nevada to Lemuel S. Leavitt and Susan Isabelle Burgess.
Hazel spent most of her youth in Southern Utah. Hazel was born into a fa m ily of eleven children. On November 7, 1936 she married Hal Bracken o f Ce ntral, Utah at her sisters home in Veyo, later solemnized in the Man ti Te mple. They lived in California for a few years before moving back t o Utah . She was a loving, caring wife and mother, and an extraordinary g randmot her. She was an active member of the LDS Church in which she hel d numerou s callings.
She graduated from Dixie High School and Dixie College. After moving t o A merican Fork, Utah she was employed as an optometrist's assistant t o Dr . Jack Seitz and Dr. Olivia McHugh for over twenty years. After Ha l had p assed away, she married George Farnworth and they made their hom e in Fill more, Utah.
Hazel was preceded in death by: Hal Bracken, George Farnworth, daughte r C ecile Bracken, brothers: Glen, Jim, Leo, Ken Leavitt, and sisters: Be ll e (Vaughn) Jones, Vilate (Arvel) Webb, Lila (Andrew) Seitz, Dorothy (C har les) Bledsoe, Emily (Tone) Lytle. She is survived by sons: Bennett Ha l, M erlyn, and Leo Spencer Bracken, one sister: Verna (Ron) Cottam, si x grand children: Jeffery, Penny, Bennett Kurt, Kimberly, Kristopher, LeA nn, an d eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 11:00 a. m . at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. A vis it ation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the mortuar y . Interment will be at the Veyo City Cemetery under the direction of Me tc alf Mortuary. | Leavitt, Hazel (I154875)
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Former Bridge Worker Expires
Loney J. Swanner, 51, former employe (sic) of the bridge department of t h e Southern Pacific railroad, who resided at 462 Twenty-third, died i n a l ocal hospital Thursday at five-thirty p.m. after a two-year illness . Mr . Swanner was born in North Ogden, February 14, 1888, a son of Brigh am an d Jannes (sic) Sweet Swanner. He was a member of the L.D.S church . Surviv ing are his widow, Mrs. Marie Beckstead Swanner; two sons, Gle n B. and An dean Swanner; a daughter, Mrs. Eunis (sic) Judkins, and a ste pson, Lawren ce D. Johnson, all of Ogden. Services will be conducted Satu rday at two p .m. in Larkin & Sons' funeral chapel by Bishop Lawrence H . Evans. Friend s may call at the mortuary chapel Saturday until time o f services. Interm ent will be in Ogden city cemetery.
Ogden Standard Examiner 12 Jan 1940 | Swanner, Loney Jared (I50600)
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FORMER IDAHO WOMAN EXPIRES
Said to Have Been First White Child born In Whitney Mrs. Sarah Ellen (Sa d ie) Ellsworth Beckstead, aged,58, wife of William Andrew Beckstead, 21 2 8 Ogden Avenue, died Sunday in a local hospital. Mrs. Beckstead was bo r n in Whitney, Idaho, on January 13, 1874, a daughter of Ephraim Edgar a n d Elizabeth Rachel Edwards Ellsworth.
she was said to have been the first white child born in Whitney. Her par e nts with five other couples settled Franklin, Idaho, in 1880. Mrs. Bec ks tead was active in the relief society and Primary association of th e LD S church.
Surviving are the Husband and five sons and daughters: Mrs. L.J. Swann e r, Mrs. W. Q. Cavanee and William Paul Beckstead ,Ogden; W. R. Beckstea d , Richmond; Mrs. G. M. Bronson, Fairview, Idaho; ten grandchildren; o n e brother, W. P. Ellsworth, Leota; one sister, Mrs. J. I. Sharp, Presto n , Idaho.
Services will be held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock in the Sixth Wa r d chapel and second services will be held in the Whitney at three-thir t y o'clock. The body may be viewed at the home Tuesday afternoon and eve ni ng and Wednesday morning until nine o'clock .
Interment will be made in the Whitney Cemetery under the directio n o f Larkin & Sons. | Ellsworth, Sadie Ellen (I50555)
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Frances Myrtle Atkinson Berghout, 58, died Sunday, April 3, 1994 at he r h ome, of cancer. She went in peace, surrounded by her family, afte r a vali ant struggle.
She was born in Dayton, Idaho, December 31, 1935, a daughter of Mabel L a w and Earl Joseph Atkinson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 7th at the Memorial Park W a rd Chapel, 3680 Eccles Ave. Friends may call Wednesday, April 6th , 6 t o 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 340 8 Washington Blvd. an d Thursd ay at the ward chapel from noon to 12:45 p. m. Interment, Lindqu ist's Was hington Heights Memorial Park. | Atkinson, Frances Myrtle (I75503)
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Frank L. Ballif February 2, 1963 - April 10, 2003 Frank L. Ballif, age 4 0 , died April 10, 2003 in Livermore after a motorcycle accident. A wonde rf ul husband and a beautiful person, Frank loved life and enjoyed ever y mom ent he could. He camped, boated, snowboarded, rode motocross bike s and mo torcycles with his family and friends. He was born February 2, 1 963 in La s Vegas, Nevada. Frank worked as an Air Traffic Control Special ist for th e Federal Aviation Administration for 12 years. A past membe r of the Diab lo Water Ski Club, and a member of the Church of Jesus Chri st of Latter-D ay Saints, Brentwood 3rd Ward. Frank is survived by his wi fe, Michellee B allif and 3 children, Frank Lou II, Cortnee and Chelsee , all of Discover y Bay. His parents, David and Marian Ballif of Sheffiel d Lake, Ohio; a si ster, Ingrid Christine Rico of Elyria, Ohio; and a bro ther, Kurt Ballif o f Conroe, Texas. Several nieces and nephews also surv ive. Frank was prece eded in death by his mother, Ingrid Marie Ragnhild B allif March 14, 196 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitation will be Tuesday, A pril 15, 2003, fro m 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brentwood Funeral Home. Funera l will be Wednesday , April 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at 10: 00 a.m. at the Churc h of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, McClarren Rd . in Brentwood. Buria l will follow at Union Cemetery, Brentwood. See www .BrentwoodFuneralHome. com for online guest book.
Published in East Bay Times on Apr. 15, 2003 | Ballif, Frank Louis (I163809)
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Franklin Wayne Herbert, age 74, of Gilbert Arizona returned to his Heave n ly Father on January 16, 2013. In his final hours, he was surrounded b y h is children, which was a tender mercy of the Lord and something he al way s desired.
Frank was born in El Dorado Arkansas to Leo Herbert and Ruth Parker Herb e rt on July 13, 1938. He married his sweetheart Inalee Cook Herbert on J un e 23, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. He was an active member of the Chu rc h of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many capacit ie s including; bishop, seminary teacher, missionary and temple worker. H e w as a former BYU athlete and coach.
He loved his Savior and his family. He was a great example to all thos e a round him. He loved having gospel conversations and playing or watchi ng s ports. He was a Devoted BYU Fan. Go Cougars!! His greatest joys wer e fro m loving his wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his seven children and their spouses: Dave and (Jenife r ) Herbert, Kim and (Ty) Detmer, Misty and (Jeff) Trendler, Mike and (Ni co le) Herbert, Stacie and (Chad) Mahoney, Lisa and (Todd) Cooley, Rich a n d (Lacee) Herbert, 25 grandchildren and his sister Dahnelle Overly. H e wa s preceded in death by his wife, his parents, three grandchildren, a n d a sister Judy Spencer.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 22, 201 3 , in the Mount Mahogany Stake Center, 1548 North 900 West Pleasant Grov e , Utah 84062. Family and friends may call on Tuesday January 22, 2013 t w o hours prior to services, from 10a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Mahog an y Stake Center. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. | Herbert, Franklin Wayne (I153680)
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Fred Walter "Buck" Dixon, age 85 of Provo, died Friday, March 23, 199 0 a t Utah Valley Regional Medical Center of causes incident to age.
Born July 30, 1904 in Provo, to Walter DeGrey and Louie Maiben Dixon. Ma r ried Helen Chipman, May 27, 1931 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Receive d hi s early education in Provo City schools, graduating from Provo Hig h in 19 22. He continued his education at Brigham Young University, recei ving hi s BS in 1926. During this time he was chosen BYU's Preferred Man . In 193 9 he received his Master’s Degree from BYU.
At an early age Buck began to distinguish himself as an athlete. He wo n t he John McAdam Metal for Outstanding All Around Achievement in Athlet ic s his Senior year at Provo High. During his 4 years at BYU, he lettere d i n football, basketball, track and tennis. His 15 letters stand as a n unbr eakable record at the University. He was All Conference in footbal l and b asketball, and was Singles and Doubles Champion in tennis. It wa s in tenn is that buck continued to excel after college, winning the stat e and inte rmountain singles titles for many years, the 1st time at age 1 8. With hi s brother Sank, he also won several stake and intermountain ch ampionships . The Dixon brothers represented the region for 4 straight ye ars at the N ational Doubles Championship in Boston. He also played for t he Provo base ball and golf teams, 2 sports in which he had not compete d in in college . Later he took up bowling and had a high game of 280. I n 1957 he was nam ed the winner of the coveted Dale Rex Memorial Award, w hich goes annuall y to a Utahn who has contributed greatly to amateur ath letics in the stat e. In 1972, he was inducted into the Utah Sports Hal l of Fame, and in 197 5 into the BYU Sports Hall of Fame. 2 years after g raduating from college , Buck returned as an Assistant Football and Tenni s Coach. He was a coac h for most sports sponsored by BYU, including Hea d Basketball and Golf Co ach. He coached tennis for 35 years. Throughou t his career he taught phys ical education and retired after 45 years a t BYU. In addition to his athl etics, Buck was famous throughout Utah fo r his flower gardens, having com pletely different gardens in Spring an d Summer. One Spring he had approxi mately 12,000 tulips in his gardens.
He also loved opera and had a record collection, boasting every famous o p era. On Saturdays, he would often listen to the opera on the radio whi l e watching a ball game on TV, without the sound. He was a gifted stor y te ller, often entertaining family and friends for hours on end. He wa s a me mber of the LDS Church, served in many capacities, including Hig h Pries t Group Leader, Sunday School Superintendent, and Teacher. He wa s precede d in death by his lovely wife, Helen and his sisters, Rhea Reev es, and Ed na Ballif. Survived by his daughter and three sons, Mrs. Floy d R. (Mary L ou) Taylor, Provo; Fred C. Dixon, Kennewick, Wash.; Richar d C. Dixon, Ame rican Fork; David C. Dixon, Provo; 17 grandchildren, 28 g reat-grandchildr en. Also survived by brother, Donald "Sanky" Dixon, an d sister, Amy Larso n. | Dixon, Fred Walter (I164267)
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Fred “Robin” Hansen entered eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on Ju l y 15, 2019 in Pinetop, Arizona. He was born on January 19, 1922 to Joh n C lark Hansen and Ida West. Born and raised in Lakeside, Arizona he gre w u p in the home his father built; which is now The Christmas Tree Resta uran t.
Robin proudly served his country in World War II as a Staff Sergeant i n t he Army Infantry. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Lois Amos , i n September of 1940. He was a building contractor who built a high sc hoo l in Flagstaff, many homes and was a housing inspector for Housing an d Ur ban Development. He was Captain with the White Mountain Sheriff’s Po sse . He loved the outdoors, camping and fishing. He enjoyed writing poet ry a nd songs.
Robin is survived by daughters: Dorothy (Ken) Fish & Kathleen Acevedo ; b y grandchildren: Russell “Bret” Fish, Randall B. Fish, Weston B. Fish , Ca sey B. Fish, Tomi LaRue Henderson, Jeffrey Len Henderson, Fred K. De ifenb augh and Katrina Robin Garvin; by 30 great grandchildren and 43 gre at-gre at-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: Dorothy Lois Amos H ansen , his wife of 78 years.
A Viewing will be held at Silver Creek Mortuary in Pinetop, Arizona fr o m 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday July 19th, 2019. Another Viewing will be hel d o n Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d ay S aints, Buck Springs Chapel in Pinetop, Arizona. The Funeral will tak e pla ce on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at 11 am at the Church of Jesus Chr ist o f Latter-day Saints, Buck Springs Chapel in Pinetop, Arizona. Inter ment w ill follow at the Lakeside Cemetery. | Hansen, Fred Robinson (I161414)
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Fullmer, Paddy Passed away January 12, 2011. Survived by her husband o f 6 0 years, Jack Fullmer; three daughters Diane Philips, Linda Christens en a nd Connie Fullmer; son Dave Fullmer; four siblings Betty, Doug, Do n and C arol; ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral servi ces wil l be held at the LDS Spokane Valley Stake Center, 21022 E. Welles ley, Oti s Orchards, WA, on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. wit h Bishop Br ett Larsen conducting. Memorial contributions may be made t o the LDS Miss ionary Fund. | Quayle, Paddy Ramona (I122822)
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Funeral services for Catherine Curtis Spencer Young, familiarly know n a s “Aunt Katie,” were held Wednesday (Feb 22) in the Eighteenth Ward c hape l. The opening prayer was offered by Harry Sheppard. A quartet compo sed o f George Pyper, Kent Cobb, W. Patten, and John D. Spencer, san g “ I Nee d Thee Every Hour.” After President Wallace of Ensign Stake ha d spoke n a song was rendered by Kent Cobb, accompanied by Miss Dolly Woo dbury. P resident Anthony W. Ivins and Bishop Clawson were the speakers . A quarte t sang and Frank Snow closed the meeting with prayer. The grav e was dedic ated by Earn T. Stevens.
Of pioneer New England stock, Mrs. Young was born in Middlefield, Hampsh i re County, Mass., Oct. 2, 1836. Her parents were the late Orson Spence r a nd Catherine Curtis Spencer who died along the road from hardships en dure d in fleeing from the persecution and trials. Catherine Curtis Spenc er ga ve up a life of luxurious comfort to follow the wanderings and pilg rimage s of the early Saints. Six children of whom the late Mrs. Ellen Cl awson , called Little Mother, and Mrs. Aurelia S. Rogers of Farmington, w hose w ork among the children of several generations is well known, an d a brothe r George, now living at Paris, Idaho, were left to complete th e dreary jo urney across the plains, their father being called and havin g gone upo n a mission to Europe. ‘Aunt Katie’ was the third daughter.
Howard Spencer, who later established the United Order of Southern Uta h , and died at the age of eighty, one of the south’s leading figures, dr ov e an ox team while the “Little Mother,” with the help of fellow travel er s directed and cared for the other five.
“Aunt Katie” Young grew up in Salt Lake Valley and lived to see this ci t y grow up from a village of log and mud huts to the metropolis of today .
At 15 she was married to the late Elder Brigham Young Jr., who died in 1 9 03. They were the parents of eleven children, two of whom, Eugene How e Yo ung and Katherine Young Brastow, preceded her in death.
Her charity, sincerity of disposition and beautiful countenance were a n i nspiration to her family and friends; as one of her daughters has oft en r emarked, “I never saw mother angry or in a hurry.” Old pioneers wil l reme mber her as one of the most graceful dancers, and beautiful and vi rtuou s all her days. To know Aunt Katie was to love her.
Deseret News, Thursday, February 23, 1922 | Spencer, Catherine Curtis (I163505)
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Funeral services for Joshua B. Bushnell, 76, who died at his home In Mea d ow Wednesday morning will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. In the Meado w L DS tabernacle by Bishop Beckstrand.
Mr. Bushnell was born February 25, 1867 at Meadow, a son of John B. an d E lizabeth Brockbank Bushnell. He married Ann Dearden December 17, 1897 .
Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Cooper, Lindell; Mr s . Florence Anderson and Mrs. Oleen Bach; three sons, Nolan J. and Clare nc e Bushnell, Meadow, and Reid Bushnell with the U. S. armed forces; a b rot her, Howard B. Bushnell, and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Stott, Meadow.
Salt Lake Tribune, December 24, 1943, Page 9 | Bushnell, Joshua Brockbank (I4722)
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR OURAY VALLEY PIONEER
Funeral services were held Sunday March 5, in the Leota ward chapel fo r W m. Philo Ellsworth 76, pioneer
of Ouray Valley. The deceased died at his home Friday March 3, followi n g a lingering illness.
The services were under the direction of Bishop I. S. Eksund and the mus i c was furnished by the Avalon ward. Speakers were Jesse Brough and Bis ho p Lawrence Wall.
Interment was in the Leota cemetery .
History of William Philo and Matilda Ann Goaslind Ellsworth
William Philo Ellsworth and Matilda Ann Goaslind
William Philo Ellsworth was the son of Ephraim Edgar Ellsworth and Eliza b eth Edwards born Oct 22, 1864 at Franklin, Oneida, Idaho .
He left home when he was between 12 and 16 years of age, because his mot h er had died, and his father had remarried and his stepmother was very c ru el to him and his little 2 year old sister.
The story is told of how she kicked them out of the house in November . W illiam built a fire to keep them warm and to tend to his little siste r. ( Not much is known of what happened to them or to her.)
We do know that William worked in mining camps and herded sheep. He we n t to White River before any white settlers lived on the Ute Reservatio n . He spent the winter of 1878 when he was fifteen years old, with the T ho mas Smart family. Here he saw tall grass that grew along the riverban k u p to the horses’ back. In 1879 about forty cowboys and several larg e herd s of cattle wintered on the White River. There was plenty of fee d availab le, but the cold was so intense the cattle would often freeze t o death wh ile lying on bed-ground. The ice attained a thickness of thirt y-three inc hes that year.
Pioneers, including Ephraim Ellsworth, (William father;) Lydia , Willi a m, and Rodney B. Remington; Samuel Joseph, and Heber Campbell; Willia m Da rling; and a man by the name of Fisher, established a settlement abo ut on e and one half miles up the White River. They built cabins and sett led th eir families in the White river colony. The winter of 1879-1880 wa s a ver y hard on the settlers, and they endured many trials. Their anima ls, eith er starved, froze, or were lost in quicksand. To fend off thei r own starv ation, they traded their only team in Whiterocks for fourtee n bushels o f wheat. The wheat was ground into flour in a coffee mill.
After the White River settlement closed and William quite chasing wil d h orses, he went back to Preston, Idaho. But the tall green grass up t o th e horses’ back was something he never forgot. When he came back he n eve r saw it like that again.
While living in Preston he made acquaintance with Matilda Ann Goaslind.
Matilda says that William had such a strong personality that she could n o t resist him and so they got married.
We have learned the William had a dark complexion, black heavy hair a n d brown eyes. At the prime of his age he measured 6 feet 2 inches in h i s stocking feet. He had a large frame, quick tempered, cruel when angr y o r crossed from his ways or ideas. He had generous disposition especia ll y if he knew anyone was in want. He loved to be praised in all his un der takings. He enjoyed being the boss of construction work of differen t kind s. He liked people who would make a fuss over him. He felt that on ly thos e people who worked continually were any good .
Matilda Ann Goaslind, b. 6 Apr 1875, Franklin, Oneida, Idaho, d . 1 1 May 1963, Salt Lake City, Utah, bur. Leota, Uintah, Utah, dau. of J oh n Goaslind and Mary Jane Alder; md. (1) 21 Mar 1893, div., Joseph Neph i C ornish, b. 17 Jan 1866, Franklin, Oneida, Idaho, (2) 4 Nov 1893, Loga n, C ache, Utah, William Philo Ellsworth, d. 22 Oct 1864, Franklin, Oneid a, Id aho, d. 3 Mar 1939, Leota, Uintah, Utah, bur. Leota Cemetery, Uinta h, Uta h, son of Ephraim Edgar Ellsworth and Elizabeth Rachel Edwards .
Matilda lived with her grandparents until she married William Phi l o Ellsworth in the fall of 1893.
They moved to Camas, Idaho, where they had purchased land and beg a n farming and raising stock. They had a thriving ranch in Idaho, but h e c ould not forget Uintah Basin. William had continued trouble with rheu mati sm so they thought that Utah would be a warmer climate.
They left Soldier, Idaho, in the fall of 1911. They were driving t h ree outfits.
William P. drove one team and wagon. Thirteen year old Dick drove anoth e r team and wagon; however, he says he “tried to drive one team but they ’ d generally drive me before the day was gone…” Matilda drove the smal l te am and buggy with the help of her daughter Alene. The small childre n: In a, Edna, Florine, John, Bill and Nannie, ages: 11, 9, 7, 5, and 2 , respec tively, helping out with the baby, Lester, and as otherwise need ed.
Dick says: ”I don’t know how long we were on the road. All I remembe r i s that it was summer time when we left and it was winter when we go t ther e. I know when we came over Kamas, (Wolf Creek Pass), the snow wa s up t o our waists. It was deep all across the pass. It took all day t o pull i t up the other side to the top, pull one outfit up, then go bac k and ge t the other one. The old team pulling the buggy couldn’t hack i t in the h eavy snow. We had to go back with another team and help then o ut. We didn ’t bring any other livestock, except the two colts, which fol lowed alon g with their mothers. We took what we could pile on the two wa gons. ”
The Ellsworth family moved into one of the Government housing in Randle t t.
The children went to school for nearly two years.
Sunday, October 20, 1912 President Smart (Stake President of the Uint a h Stake in which they now resided.) took William P. and Matilda to insp ec t Ouray Valley. They were impressed and filed on a homestead.
When the measles broke out in Randlett, William decided to mov e o n to there own land in Ouray Valley. They made their move on the 1 2 of F ebruary 1913. They had small tents for sleeping quarters and a bi g roun d tent where they did the cooking and eat their meals. This tent w ould so metimes blow down during an extra strong windstorm, but the child ren thou ght it was fun.
It was a cold winter, the temperature went down to twenty below, then t h e
thermometer broke.
It was in one of these tents that Ray, the first white baby, was bor n . He was born May 1, 1913. His father and his oldest sister Alene too k c are of Matilda’s delivery.
They pioneer life for Matilda was very lonely, as she never saw anoth e r women for three years.
The Indians did not treat them badly but they took whatever they wante d . When Matilda would bake bread, she made 12 loaves at a time, the Indi a n braves would simple ride up take all the bread and ride off. She wou l d have to start all over again.
The Ellsworth's wasn’t able to raise a crop that year. The canal wasn ’ t completed and when it was, little water found its way to the end of t h e ditch.
J. Winter Smith, an engineer for the Ouray Valley Irrigation Company, c a me into Leota after the Ellsworth's. He hired them to assist him i n a ca nal building project. Everyone helped on the construction of the c anal . J. Winter Smith, the Engineer said that little, nine year old, Fl orin e even helped him with some of the surveying. And the Ellsworth's wo rke d with their teams on the construction and continued to work on the c ana l maintenance for years.
Dick Ellsworth says, “You might say we worked for nothing. You got cred i t.
You didn’t get cash. You worked for credits" (water stock).
The Indians had the primary water rights while the white people in Our a y Valley held only secondary rights, which meant that they were only en ti tled to water during high water and after high water only enough for t hei r gardens.
The first public building was built of blocks and a dirt roof. This w a s used for church and school.
The first school had fifteen students attending who ranged in grades fr o m the first to the eighth and were: Forrest, Wayman, Harold, Dorothy Bi rt cher; and Dick, John, Edna, Ina, Florine, Alene, and Bill Ellsworth; a n d two others.
The first teacher who taught in the one-room schoolhouse was Mi s s Ruth Steinaker, an 18 year old high school graduate from Vernal. Sh e bo arded in with the Ellsworth's. The building was of rough, hewn logs , wit h one door and one window, and equipped with the old-style benches . A hug e stove was used and the boys had to split wood and cut it into l ogs pie ces for fuel. When the pupils graduated from the 8th grade the y left Leot a and found homes in Vernal or Roosevelt where they could boa rd and atten d the high school.
The Ellsworth’s hauled water for their household purposes from the Gre e n River in barrels. They had a garden and an orchard of fruit trees. Th e y would turn their herd of cows out in the morning to graze and to g o t o the river for water and then in the evening one of the children wou ld b ring them in. Later they dug a well west of their home and put i n a trou gh for the cattle to drink from. This well was also used for al l water pu rposes.
This article appeared in the Vernal Express on January 29, 1915:
W.P. Ellsworth was up from the Ouray Valley this week with a
load of wheat. The first to be raised with water from the Ne w
Ouray Valley Canal. It is of fine quality and the yield is heav y .
A few new families have recently moved into the valley an d
several more are planning to move into the area when sprin g
opens.
One newcomer has brought in a new first class steam-threshin g
outfit and some large farming implements.
The canal is nearly completed and water will be ready for thi s
years crops.
The district school is progressing nicely and a new grade ha s
just been added.
With the coming of a few more families the Glines Ward of Uint a h Stake set up a Sunday School organization in Leota, with James L. Hut ch ens as Superintendent. The Ellsworth's had been away from any churc h org anization for several years and some of the family had not been bap tized . James L. Hutchens took care of this on Aug 29, 1915, by baptizin g Ina , Edna, Florine and John.
The Ellsworth's built the first home in Leota. It was a single- r oom cabin made of cottonwood logs and had a dirt roof. Mary Eva was bo r n in the cabin December 3, 1915, with Mrs Graham, a new neighbor, acti n g as midwife.
Later on they built a large house between the one-room log house and t h e pond to the west. Their home had a large porch on the south, which so m e of the children slept on in the summertime.
During the years that Green River over flowed, they would watch to se e w hen the water went back into the channel and then go down and pick u p tub s of live fish and brought them home and bottle them for their foo d suppl y.
When there was water they raised very good crops of grain and Hay. Th e y had a large herd of cattle, some for milking and the rest for beef t o s ell. They also took the grain to Vernal to the mill for their flour a nd b ran. This took 3 days, one day to get there, one day to grind the gr ain , and one day to get back home.
The year the crickets were so bad, Matilda had a hard time cooking an y m eal because the insects would hop up onto the stove as she cooked.
William and Matilda loved to dance and they were very good at it. The o n ly one of his daughters that he really loved to dance with was Ina. H e ca lled her his “Princess”.
In 1917 the Leota area was changed from the Uintah Stake to the Duches n e Stake under President Smart, who on Sunday, May 14, 1922, rode horseb ac k from Randlett to Leota and held a baptismal service in which Willia m P . Ellsworth was baptized.
It was in the spring of 1922, that fourteen year old, Bill Ellsworth, h a d his accident. He was out doing chores and was on top of the haystac k f orking hay down to the livestock. In trying to pry loose a forkful o f hay , which was frozen to the hay below it, his fork slipped from the h ay an d he toppled backwards from the stack. They took him to Vernal bu t the do ctors did not discover all the damage which he had suffered. The y did wha t they could for him, but said that he had sleeping sickness be cause he c ouldn’t talk. It was six months before they took him to a chir opractor wh ose treatments caused a fifty percent improvement.
Bill’s mother spent much time with him in Vernal and in Roosevelt whe r e they lived for a while in President Smart’s second house free of char ge . Then, Matilda Ellsworth’s mother died and left her a little inherita nce . With this money Matilda took her son, Bill, to Salt Lake City wher e h e was given the most-up-to-date examinations. He had had a broken sho ulde r, His back had been broken, pinching nerves which had paralyzed hi m fro m the waist down. The roots of his tongue had been injured which ma de i t impossible for him to approach normal speech.
These impediments did not keep young Bill from participating in churc h . Although he got so he couldn’t hold his head up he was a studious rea de r and had a keen mind. Everybody had the patience to wait until he cou l d get his thoughts vocalized. They took him to the Manti temple wher e h e went through for hundreds of names. And all the time his devoted mo ther , Matilda, was with him. The Ellsworth's spent some $10,000 on medic al do ctors to help Bill.
The oldest son, Dick, took jobs to supplement their income. He worked f o r J. Winter Smith and John G. Smith, whose land joined Ellsworth's on t h e west,
In helping them make proof on their lands. He freighted for Uintah Railw a y Company. He did some freighting on his own with teams and wagons fro m P rice.
But mostly, his time was spent on the Leota place, working on the cana l , and breaking horses.
President Smart visited with Ellsworth's many times and records in hi s d iaries of at least six times that he spent the night with them. Willi am P . may not have lived up to everything that President Smart desired a s fa r as the church was concerned, but he was real active in any communi ty ef forts.
As William got older and he became ill, and could not do all the farm w o rk, he would sit outside in the summer and try to supervise the farmin g . He could do very little. His sons Ray and Lester and his daughter Fra nc es did all the farming and tending to all effects of the farm. They al s o had sheep, pigs and chickens.
When William’s daughter Ina died he furnished some beautiful lumber th a t he had saved for his own coffin and told them to use it to build hers .
The last few days of his life he was in a great deal of pain and one d a y he asked his son-in-law, Oliver, to give him a blessing. He said he k ne w it would not heal him but it would ease the pain.
March 9, 1939, Vernal Express
Funeral Services for William Philo Ellsworth, age 76, pioneer of Our a y
Valley was held Monday, March 5, 1939 in the Leota L.D.S. Ward Chapel, u n der the direction of Bishop I.S. Eklund.
The music was furnished by the Avalon Ward.
Jesse Brough and Bishop Lawrence Wall were the speakers.
Interment was in the Leota Cemetery under the direction of the Swai n
Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellsworth died Friday at his home following a lingering illne s s.
William Philo Ellsworth was born at Franklin, Idaho. He married Matild a A nn Goaslind. In 1912 they moved to Leota where they lived at the tim e o f his death.
During the time of his residence there he has been active in commu n ity affairs and a promoter of good roads and canals.
Surviving are his widow, Matilda Ann Ellsworth and eleven sons a n d daughters; Mrs. Luther (Alene) Swett, Lester, Ray, and John Ellswort h o f Vernal; Mrs. Leslie (Edna) Barney of Pleasant Grove; Dick Ellswort h o f Burnt Fork, Wyoming; Mrs. Lowell (Mary) Chivers; Mrs. Ray (Florine ) Bar ney and a daughter, Frances, and a son, William, all of Leota, Utah .
William P. Ellsworth was the first one to settle in Leota and even duri n g his lifetime his name almost became a legend.
After he died Matilda went to Manti to do temple work. (I imagine she s o ld the cattle to accomplish this.) She died many years later from a st ro ke.
(Taken from Book written by Robert Cooper about William J. Smart and per s onal knowledge of the family. ) | Ellsworth, William Philo (I174567)
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Funeral services were held in the Meadow Ward Chapel, Monday, May 30, f o r Isaac Stewart, 45, who died in a Salt Lake hospital following a linge ri ng illness. Services were under the direction of Bishop Milton Beckstr and . The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rose Stewart, by two da ught ers and one son; by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, and the foll owin g brothers and sisters; Ruth Bennett, Violet Bennett, Niel M. Stewar t, Go lden Stewart, Zina Stott, Blanche Labrum, Clifford, Ephriam, Georg e and N ephi Stewart, Minnie Beckstrand and Mrs. Davies.
Life Story of Isaac Stewart (Ike)
Isaac Stewart was born 25 September 1892 in Meadow, Millard County, Uta h . His parents were James Murdoch Stewart and Elizabeth Emma Duncan . H e had six sisters and two brothers and seven half brothers and two h alf s isters. His father, James Murdoch Stewart, was a polygamist and hi s tw o wives, Mary Jennette and Elizabeth Emma were sisters. Elizabeth Em ma wa s the youngest and his second wife. Isaac was his father's tenth c hild a nd his mother's fourth child. He had dark curly hair and blue eye s and w as always large for his age. He was rocked in an old bumpy cradl e unti l an uncle came in one day and saw the old homemade cradle. He bo ugh t a new cradle for him which was very nice, Isaac's own babies were a ll r ocked in this cradle.
Isaac was an ambitious boy; he was always helping others and never think i ng of himself. He had many friends and was very close to his half-brot he r Ephraim, who was only two weeks older than Isaac. One of their bes t fr iends was Ezra Gull who lived across the street. The three boys wen t t o school together and spent many hours with each other .
Isaac went to school through eighth grade in a two story rock schoolhou s e just west of the church. Later it was torn down and a new modern sch oo l was built. A large class graduated from the Eighth Grade. One clas s wa s held back a year and one promoted up. There were sixteen in the g radua ting class. The graduation exercises were on 9th June 1911 in Oa k City . Eighth Grade Graduation was a County affair which was held in d ifferen t towns throughout the county. Oak City was so far from Meadow t hey trav eled by horse and buggy and got to stay all night in different h omes in O ak City. This was very exciting and a special occasion for the m. (It i s about 40 miles from Meadow to Oak City.) Isaac, Ephraim, Cli fford an d Zina were all in the same graduating class. The next winter th ey went t o Hinckley and attended high school at the Hinckley Academy whi ch was th e only high school in the county. Isaac only went one winter a nd after t hat his time was spent helping his father on the farm and doin g chores, m ilking cows, feeding cattle, etc.
There were always lots of dances and parties in the town of Meadow. Isa a c was a fun loving person and always went to all the social activitie s . He loved to dance and was a good dancer. He did not marry young an d j oined each age group as they came along. He was one of the first you ng m en in town to have a car -- it was a Model-T Ford. He always ha d a loa d of girls taking them some place. He was so good natured he wou ld tak e them to Kanosh to a dance and go home alone. Seemed he didn't m ind i f they all found a boyfriend to take them home. He loved to see ev eryon e have a good time.
Ike started going out with Rose when she was living in Fillmore goin g t o high school He was older but was so kind and good she wanted to b e wit h him. He went to Fillmore to pick her up and took her to Meadow t o th e dances and parties. On Christmas 1926 he gave her a wristwatch fo r Chr istmas as an engagement gift. Few girls owned a watch so it wa s a wonder ful gift.
In February his younger brother, Golden, was called on a mission and h i s Mother was going to Salt Lake for two weeks to work in the Temple an d t o be with Golden while he was in the Mission Home. Isaac and Rose de cide d to get married while she was gone. When they told her, she said , "If y ou are going to be married you come to Salt Lake and be married r ight. Y ou can go through the temple with your brother". Isaac and Ros e were mar ried in the Salt Lake Temple on 1 March 1927. The newlyweds l ived with h is Mother. His other brothers and sisters were married an d Golden was a way on his mission.
Isaac had a lot he purchased from his Uncle Richard Duncan located on Ma i n Street right in the heart of town. (This lot was the one his Grandfa th er, James Duncan, one of the first settlers in Meadow, built his firs t a dobe home on.) Ike and Rose started at once to build their dream hom e . It was a lovely home of Cement Brick with a big front porch and a fu l l basement with a furnace and all the conveniences which wasn't had i n mo st homes at that time. It took nearly two years to finish and the y move d into it the fall of 1928.
Isaac owned forty acres of dry grain land and twenty acres of seed grou n d and was running his Father's farm. He owned a few range cattle and h a d a permit to graze them in the mountains in the summer. He mortgage d hi s farm to build the new house and it took most of what he made to pa y th e mortgage payment. They didn't have money to buy furniture so onl y ha d the bare necessities but were very happy. Their first daughter, G loria , was born 7 January 1929. "We were really blessed and the happies t peop le on earth".
The government changed the Cattle Permits on the forest range to sheep p e rmits, so everyone grazing cattle had to sell their cattle and buy shee p . They didn't know anything about sheep so took a big loss.
Another baby girl, Elaine, was born 11 March 1934. That winter Ike go t s ick. The first doctor treated him for pneumonia but he didn't get an y be tter so he went to another doctor and found he had kidney complicati ons . The doctor treated him for his kidneys and he soon got well enoug h t o get up. As soon as he was well enough the doctor sent him to Sal t Lak e for further treatment. It was a year before he gained strength e noug h to do anything. He had to go to Salt Lake for treatments througho ut th e year because the doctor in Fillmore didn't have the equipment t o give t hem to him.
A baby boy, Voy Dean, was born 10 May 1936 and he was happy to have a so n . Isaac got well enough to work again, but through his long sick spel l h e hadn't been able to make the payments on the mortgage. The bank fo recl osed and took the farm. We lost everything but our home. These wer e dep ression years and there was no work. Rose's brother in law, Alto n Donnel ley, was a superintendent in a coal mine in Kemmerer, Wyoming an d offere d Isaac a job in the mine. Ike didn't like the idea of workin g in a coa l mine but we needed to live so we moved to Kemmerer in the fa ll of 1936.
He made good money in the coal mine and after a year and a half we wer e n early out of debt. His health still wasn't good when a Smallpox epide mi c hit the area and he got smallpox and was really sick. He was able t o g o back to work after the smallpox but his kidney trouble started agai n . Ike went into the hospital in Kemmerer but after three weeks he sti l l wasn't well enough to go back to work. He left his family in Kemmer e r and went back to Meadow to stay with his Mother and rest up. Afte r a w eek or two art home he got sick again and was rushed to Salt Lak e to th e L.D.S. Hospital.
Rose left the children with her sister, Ruby, and took a bus to Salt Lak e . Isaac was critically ill and wanted to see his children so Rose wen t b ack to Kemmerer to get the children and pack up her things to move ba ck t o Meadow. Her brother, Keith, borrowed a truck from Isaac's brothe r in l aw, Cleon Stott. They loaded all of their belongings in the truc k and to ok off for Meadow with a stop in Salt Lake. When she took the c hildren t o the hospital to see their Daddy, he was so sick he didn't eve n seem t o know they were there. Keith took the truck with the childre n on to Mea dow where Rose's mother took care of them and she stayed wit h her husban d in Salt Lake.
Isaac Stewart died in L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah 27 May 19 3 8 of Kidney failure. He was a wonderful Son, Husband, and Father, lov e d by all that knew him. He is buried in the Meadow Cemetery .
Written by: His wife Rose St e wart Stewart Nichols
GROWING UP IN MEADOW
The following account of their family life as Isaac was growing up was w r itten by his sister, Zina, who was three years younger than him :
"We were a large family, 18 children. Father married two sisters, Mar y a nd Elizabeth Duncan. Each wife had nine children and we all lived to geth er as one big happy family. I don't remember Nephi and Minnie, th e two o ldest in the family living at home, the first child James died wh ile a ba by. Strangers that visited the home would say they didn't kno w which chi ld belonged to which mother. We all had our certain chores o r jobs to d o and we did them without being told. Our home was a large tw o story Re d Brick. It has a kitchen, pantry, dining room, and two bedro oms downsta irs separated by a hall. These were Mary and Elizabeth's roo ms, (Aunt M y and Aunt Bee) as they were called. There were two beds i n each room . A staircase that went upstairs where there were five nic e sized bedroo ms with two beds in some rooms and a large closet. Ther e was a Home Comf ort range in the kitchen, a large round heater, could s ay Pot Bellied Hea ter, that heated most the house. A smaller heater i n one bedroom with th e stove pipe going up and through one of the room s that made the upstair s very comfortable.
I can remember when there were 15 of us at home. Duncan, Em, Neil, Tee n , George, Ruth, Ephraim, Isaac, Clifford, Zina, Angus, Violet. Grace, B la nch, and Golden. Dad was a good provider; he did a lot of freighting , se lling produce, garden stuff, fruit, etc. He always bought rice, sug ar, r olled oats in 100 lb. bags. Our flour came from a mill in Fillmore . The y would take a load of wheat, have it ground into flour then we ha d a lar ge bin in the pantry that they would dump it in. They raised the ir own p ork and cured it. We always had good ham and bacon all summer a nd winter . They would put it in sacks and bury it in the wheat bins i n the summer . They really knew how to cure pork. The Beef would hang o utside in a t ree. In the winter they always killed a beef, in the col d weather, it wo uld keep for some time.
We had really cold winters, the frost on the windows each morning were b e autiful scenes. For winter our clothing for girls would consist of , a ch emise, warm bloomers, two petticoats, one always was flannel, lon g stocki ngs and dress. The boys always had long handled underclothes a nd othe r items, sweater, coat, muffler, woolen mittens, heavy shoes an d boots . We didn't get dressed in a hurry.
The stoves were kept burning with wood. Bath night usually Saturday nig h t for 15 children was a busy time. The water was heated on the top o f th e stove and in a reservoir and portioned out in a number 3 tub in th e kit chen where it could be more private. The rest of the time we had t o spon ge behind the ears, neck and other places as we managed to keep cl ean. W e usually had two outfits of clothes. Wear one a week then chang e to th e second set while they were washed .
At Christmas time a closet under the stairs would be full of lots of goo d ies. Candy in those days come in 5 gal. Wooden buckets and I can remem be r six or eight buckets of different kinds stored for Xmas .
We had big gardens and orchards about a quarter of a mile north of our h o me north of where Neil Stewart’s home now stands.. We always had a lar g e melon patch that we could go with a wagon and load it up. Father own e d the land from Neil's corner out the road to the canyon. So he donate d , opened up the road which also made building spots for some of the boy s . The boys would string out to do their chores with father. The yar d wa s across the street from our house on the South West Corner. Some w oul d take care of the milking or dairy, hand milking, others the feeding . I t seemed like Aunt My's Boys did the milking and Isaac, George, an d Nei l the feeding of the stock. The girls all had their jobs. The old er one s would take a younger one and they would make all the beds. Th e older g irls would comb the younger ones hair. Some would set the tabl e, no smal l job, and then place all the chair backs to the table for Mor ning Prayer . Everyone was there with their morning chores done and read y for breakf ast at once.
It seemed to me things went pretty smooth for such a crowd. I remembe r w hen Tena, George, Ephraim, Ruth, Isaac, Clifford, Zina, Violet and An gu s come home at noon for lunch. Our kitchen table was full. We woul d se t our lunch on, there was usually enough meat left over from breakfa st . Fruits and jam, butter, bread, milk and always honey, as we had bee s . We would always wash our dishes before going back to school. The ol de r ones, grown ups, had dinner later in the day and usually the table w oul d still be there ready for us to clear up when we came home from scho ol ; especially on Wash Days when they would wash till dark. There wer e alw ays babies for me to tend, my sisters, Grace and Blanche, and broth er, Go lden.
Grandpa Duncan lived with us for years. He and Father did most of the p r aying and I was always glad when it wasn't Grandpa's turn, he prayed s o l ong we would nearly starve. I was quite grown up before they starte d t o call on the Mothers and Children to pray. Grandpa Duncan lived i n a on e room house, not far from our home on the same lot. As we girl s grew u p we all had turn making his bed and keeping his room clean. H e had a wo oden chest and he always gave us a few pieces of hard tack can dy. He cho pped a lot of wood; it took a lot in the winter to keep sever al stoves go ing. We would all carry it in and fill wood boxes full, bes ides the boxe s on the porch.
A block east of our place the creek bed crossed the street and come do w n next to our home. In the winter the stream would freeze, then thaw a n d flood over and we sure had a skating rink, clear down almost to the h ig hway. It seemed lots colder in those days, the ice was thick.
There were four Duncan's and Aunt Olive who all lived a half of block ea s t of us and the Gulls lived across the street. So with our bunch ther e w as always plenty to play games and skate. In the summer we would car ry a rmfuls of straw from the straw stacks, make a big circle in the stre et be tween us and the Gulls and all upper town kids would meet with us a nd w e would play Red Man's Bluff and Kick the Can. We had lots of chore s, wo rked hard and played hard.
As far back as I can remember, Mother took over the general managemen t o f the home. It seems she did all the bread making, sixteen large loa ve s at a time, every other day, and oftener. I can still taste the goo d co okies and ginger snaps she baked. I don't see how she ever got th e big b read pan full, with so many samplers while they were hot. I neve r hear d her deny anyone anything they had to eat. She worked in the pub lic a l ot, was Relief Society President for years, also Primary Presiden t. Aun t My would sooner work outside and take care of the Chickens, etc .
Dad had a dry farm south and west of Dry Creek Ranch. There was a log c a bin on it. The farm was planted to alfalfa. In the summer when the h a y was ready to harvest, two of us girls would go down with the men t o d o the cooking. It was during the spring runoff of the water from th e mou ntains. Dad would take his water turn down there and flood over hi s farm . In those days there were lots of squirrels. As the water woul d floo d over the fields it would fill the squirrel holes and out would c ome th e squirrels. We would go down to help kill them and all of the In dians , who lived near the ranch would come to get the fat squirrels to e at. T hey would sit by a hole and when they poked their head out they wo uld gra b them around the neck, and slam them hard on the ground to kil l them. W e had to get rid of them or they would take all the crops. Th is farm wa s where our Seed Crops come from.
I remember churning, first with an old dash churn and later a big barr e l churn. Mother would get it ready and I have churned many a batch o f cr eam into butter. She always called me in to have a fresh glass o f butte rmilk. I loved it, specially when it had hunks of butter in it . I stil l like it. We used to have lots of Jonney Cake for supper an d Green Onio ns, Preserves and Milk. (Jonny cake was a dry flat bread ma de with cor n meal, salt and water, and cooked on a griddle, in a cast ir on pan, or i n the oven). On Sunday there was always a good dinner waiti ng for us a t home. I learned to make cake early. Sunday morning Mothe r would ski m a pan of milk, get a cup of rich cream, one cup sugar, tw o eggs, bakin g powder, salt, flour and have one of us stir it up and th e cake was read y for dinner with real whipped cream on top. (Milk was pu t in a large pa n overnight and the cream formed a layer on the top).
It was a big night when the Ward Teachers came. Father would call us a l l in, quite a circle of us. We would all kneel in prayer. After pray e r the teachers would start with father and each in his turn would be ca te chized. (to teach using question and answer method). The questions th e y asked us children would be Are you a good girl/boy? Do you mind you r p arents? Do you say your Prayers? Do you attend church and do your d utie s? Do you swear, etc.? It really put us on the spot .
Whenever our father would ask one of us to do something all of us wou l d almost instantly be on our feet ready to do his bidding. He was a lw ays so considerate and kind it was a pleasure to do things for him. I f a ny salesman
come to town selling new things for the home, that made home life easie r , he was the first to buy. We had Coal Oil lights, Hanging lights, Car bi de lights that lit up like the gas lanterns now, and many other things .
The smaller girls had to have all of the Sunday Shoes shined and all cle a ned for Sunday. We nearly always had a everyday pair and a Sunday pai r . Saturday night the long hall would have shoes the length of it read y f or the owners on Sunday morning. On everyday when our shoes needed p olis h we would take a lid off the back of the stove, wet a shoe brush, d ip i t on the back of the lid in the black soot and shine our shoes. Th e shin e didn't last long if our shoes got wet.
We had a big herd of Geese. Aunt My used to pluck their feathers off a n d we all had feather beds and pillows. We children would herd the gee s e in a pen and catch them and Aunt My would hold them on her lap and pl uc k them. They would look so funny with their dresses off .
Charles Gull ran the Creamery just across the street. The boys would be a t Aunt My to gathering the eggs and find all the new nests and we woul d t ake the eggs over to the creamery and exchange them for candy. Cha s ha d groceries and the best candy you ever ate. We would all join in o ut o n the grass and really feast. We were good sized kids before we go t a ni ckel to spend on Sunday.” (In the town of Meadow children were giv en a ni ckel to spend on Sunday so they could go to the little store an d buy cand y. (This tradition was still going on when Gloria was a child ) | Stewart, Isaac (I19623)
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Gail Stott, Richfield, Utah
Cleo Gail Stott, 84 of Richfield passed away March 4, 2013 in Monroe . H e was born March 20, 1928 to James William and Della Alberta Cunningh am S tott in Manti. He married Maureen (Mickie) Smith, later divorced. H e marr ied Beth Twitchell Coleman. After she passed away he married Twill a Pouls on.
He is survived by his wife Twilla; children: Dennis (Kathy), Evan (Deon ) , Darrell (Katherine) Poleviyaoma, Elaine Stott (Dave Giddens), D'Ann e (S teve) Moon, Jan (Randy) Ferguson, Gary (Gena) Coleman, Craig (Shelle y) Co leman, Marlene James, Margaret (Bill) Allred, Rae Lynn (Tom) White , Beck y Wuthrich, Laurie (Robert) Jenkins; 43 grandchildren, 63 great-gr andchil dren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother Don.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday March 9, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. i n t he Richfield 3rd LDS Ward Chapel, 985 S. 400 W. Friends may call at t he w ard chapel on Saturday from11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be i n th e Richfield City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Ric h fiel d, Salina and Manti. | Stott, Cleo Gail (I4860)
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Galen Shawn Bush, 44, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 201 2 , at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls of natural ca us es.
Galen was born Jan. 19, 1967, in Idaho Falls. He was the youngest of eig h t children to Bill F. Bush and Shirley Bush Madsen. He grew up in Idah o F alls and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1985.
He served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d a y Saints, speaking Cantonese in the Toronto Canada Mission. After his m is sion, he worked in the pineapple fields in Hawaii. He attended Ricks C oll ege and graduated with an associate's degree in computer informatio n syst ems. He also attended Idaho State University.
While at Ricks, Galen met the love of his life, Lisa Kay West. They marr i ed Aug. 18, 1989, in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple. They lived in Rexb ur g, Rigby and Idaho Falls.
He worked at AMX Technologies in Idaho Falls and, at the time of his dea t h, was a realtor for Keller-Williams Realty.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serv i ng in the Primary, Elders' Quorum, Sunday School presidency, as a Gosp e l Doctrine teacher and most recently in the Young Men's organization.
He enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, fishing, bicycling, skiing, snow m obiling and spending time with his wife and four sons. He was very musi ca lly talented. He had a great singing voice, played the drums by ear an d b elonged to multiple bands. He was a jack of all trades and could fi x anyt hing. Galen had an incredible sense of humor and an outgoing perso nality . He made friends where ever he went and had a daily goal of makin g peopl e laugh.
Galen is survived by his wife, Lisa of Idaho Falls; sons, Taylor, Cade n , Andrew and Cole, all of Idaho Falls; mother, Shirley of Idaho Falls ; si blings, Scott (Connie) Bush of Ogden, Utah, Bill (Teresa) Bush of Id aho F alls, Shannon (Brooks) Clements of Pasco, Wash., Melodee (Curt) Mue ller o f Rexburg, Shane (Peggy) Bush of Idaho Falls and Brian (Janet) Bus h of Sh elley; in-laws, Lee and Kay West of Clinton, N.C.; Beth (Paul) Bo rup of E vans, Ga., Walt (Heleena) West of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., John (Am anda) Wes t of Syracuse, Utah, Ashley (Jason) Pratt of Chapel Hill, N.C. , Nick Wes t of Clinton, Tiffiani (Coulson) Goodwin of Pleasant Grove, Ut ah; and man y nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Frank Bush; sisters, Lin d a Gilbert and Gina Michelle Bush; and brother-in-law, Earl Gilbert.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Cloverdale L D S Church, 1040 Crimson Drive, in Idaho Falls. The family will receive f ri ends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Coltrin Mortuary , 21 00 First St. in Idaho Falls, and from noon to 12:40 p.m. prior to th e fun eral at the church. Interment will be at Iona Cemetery following th e fune ral.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Galen's na m e at Scenic Falls Credit Union in Idaho Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com. | Bush, Galen Shawn (I127859)
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Gay Whipple Saunders passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 201 1 . She was ninety-two years old. She resided at 3357 South Pioneer Stre e t (2455 East) in East Millcreek, Utah at the time of her death.
Gay was born in Salt Lake City to Anor and Aurilla May Whipple. She gr e w up in Holladay with her brother, Ross, and sister, Helen. Gay attend e d Granite High School and the University of Utah, where she graduated w it h a degree in art. She then continued at Chouinard School of Art in Lo s A ngeles.
She married Cecil Allen Saunders in 1943. They moved to Hawaii, where th e y raised their four children on Niuiki Circle. They later divorced.
Gay was an accomplished interior designer. Her designs were used at Hono l ulu International Airport and Kamehameha schools. She was active with t h e Daughters of the Utah Pioneers in Hawaii and later in Utah.
In 1965, she returned to Holladay, Utah to care for her mother. S h e w a s a decorator for leading Salt Lake furniture stores. Gay love d t o travel and has been a world traveler for years. She bought new lugg ag e last year.
Gay is survived by her children, Kathryn Bob of Mililani, Hawaii, Barba r a Saunders of Bainbridge Island, Washington, C. Allen (Chris) of Sandy , U tah, and Stephen (Patt) of Lahaina, Hawaii, as well as by seven grand -chi ldren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by he r par ents, and by her brother, Ross Whipple, and sister, Helen Ingalls.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in the East Mi l lcreek Ward Chapel, 2707 East Evergreen Avenue, with a visitation fro m 10 :45-11:45 a.m. Services begin at 12:00 p.m.
Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North "N" Street.
Published in the Deseret News on March 10, 2011. | Whipple, Aurilla Gay (I18598)
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Gaynold, age 79, of Delavan, passed away on Friday at Cedar Crest Heal t h Center in Janesville. She was born to Edward & Hilda (Harrison) Foss . S he married William Frazier on March 5, 1952, in Reedsburg, WI, and h e pre ceded her in death Jan. 1, 1976. She was a Sales Clerk at McCulloug h's Pr escription and Gifts in Delavan for many years until her retiremen t. Sh e was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan. She wa s a devo ted and loving mother and grandmother who led a full and content ed life i n serving the needs of those around her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; one daug h ter, Mary; two sons, Terry and Bill; two grandchildren; and one sister , D elores. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday at Our Redeemer Luthera n Ch urch in Delavan. Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Chur ch o r The Alzheimer's Association. Monroe Funeral Home, Delavan assiste d wit h arrangements. | Foss, Gaynold Francis (I76209)
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Genevieve H. Norman
Genevieve Hale Norman, 93 of Marsing, passed away Thursday, August 27, 1 9 98 at the Nampa Care Center in Nampa. Services will be conducted at 10: 3 0 a.m. Monday, August 31, 1998 at the LDS Church in Marsing. Internmen t w ill follow at the Canyon Hill Cemetery in Caldwell .
Genevieve was born on January 21, 1905 in Letha, Idaho, the daughter o f L ewis W. and Jeanette Gordon, the second oldest of 8 children. She att ende d school at Letha and later attended high school at Emmett.
She married Fredrick G. Hale on September 6, 1922, in the Salt Lake Ci t y LDS Temple. They spent a year in the Los Angeles area employed in th e s hip yards. After returning to the Emmett area, they homesteaded in th e Ma rsing area. For most of their married lile. Genevieve and Fred worke d sid e by side farming and milking cows. After 34 years of marriage. Fre d pass ed away on August 18, 1957. Genevieve married Zoram Norman on Ma y 5, 1963 , who she met while working her many years at the Morfitt stor e in Marsin g. Zoram passed away on March 25, 1982.
Genevieve led a very full life. She enjoyed music, crocheting, needlewo r k and spending time with family and friends. she worked into her late 7 0 s and lived in her own home up until February of 1997 when she becam e a r esident at Country Inn. The family wishes to express thanks to Coun try In n and Nampa Care Center employees for the tender loving care give n to Gen evieve during this past year.
Genevieve was a wonderful mother and grandmother and a very loving and c a ring person. She was fun and had a good sense of humor. Her family an d fr iends will miss her dearly.
Genevieve is survived by four daughters, Nina Mae Bicandi and husband, J o hn of Winnemucca, Nevada, June Maxine Watson and husband, Challen of Ma rs ing, Geraldine Eismann and husband, Richard of Caldwell and Barbara Je ann e Smith and husband, Ed of Marsing; one brother, Robert V. Gordon o f Emme tt; one sister, Ruby F. Bowman of Caldwell; 15 grandchildren; 17 g reat-gr andchildren; and 2 great-great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
The family will meet friends and relatives from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, A u gust 30, 1998 at the Flahiff Funeral Chapel in Caldwell. | Gordon, Genevieve (I158330)
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George Junior Bushnell 2/8/28 ~ 12/19/05 WYOMING - George Junior Bushnel l , 77, formerly of Bountiful, Utah, passed away Monday, Dec. 1 9, 200 5 a t his home in Bedford, Wyoming. He was born February 8, 1928 in Meado w, U tah the son of George L. and Iva Bell Swallow Bushnell. He married M arily n Clark November 24, 1956 in Elko, NV; later solemnized in the Sal t Lak e Temple. He later married Benita Butler December 12, 1997 in Bount iful , Utah.
George (Uncle June to many) loved his home in Wyoming and enjoyed nothi n g more than taking care of his animals and being outside working on "h i s place." He is survived by his wife, Benita; and six children, Dann y J . (Ann) Bushnell, Evanston, WY, Krystina Boyle (Robert), Tremonton, P aul a (Rafael) Rivera, Pocatello, ID, Nancy (K.C.) Ericksen, Centerville , Ste phen (Sherry) Bushnell, Centerville, Jana (E.H. "Stretch") Van Bree , Boun tiful; four stepchildren, Carla Butler, Kearns, Audry Butler, Hebe r City , Debra Butler, Kearns, Whitney Robison (Darin), Rigby, ID; 22 gra ndchild ren; 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grand Child; one bro ther, Va n Bushnell (Alison), Cedar City; one sister, Joy Elaine Harper , St. Georg e. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; four brothe rs, Elmo, Fa rrell, Dean, Charles; one sister, Mildred Porter; his parent s; and a gran ddaughter, Tanya Jo Perry.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 26 from 6-8 p.m., Schwab Fu n eral Chapel, Jepperson subdivision, Thayne, WY. Funeral Services wil l b e Wednesday, December 28, 12 noon, Centerville South Stake Center, 27 0 N . 300 E, Centerville. A viewing will be held prior to the service a t th e church 10:15-11: 45 a.m. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. Funer al di rectors, Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary. Online guest book at w ww.rus sonmortuary.com | Bushnell, George Labrum Jr (I33963)
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George Ronald Davis, age 78, died May 6, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born October 26, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Nathan and Harri e t Davis.
George worked in the tool and die industry after serving his country hon o rably in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic.
George loved to travel and often vacationed in Maine, where he had his o w n forest property.
He is survived by his brother, David A. Davis, and cousin, Rhea Vinson.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014 at D e seret Memorial Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City. There wil l b e a visitation held prior to the services starting at 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Lake Hills Memorial Park. | Davis, George Ronald (I57566)
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Gilbert John McLean passed away on August 3, 2011 at the age of ninety-o n e, in Salt Lake City, Utah, of causes incident to age.
Gilbert was born February 28, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduat e d from South High School and attended the University of Utah, where h e me t Maurine Jackson. He served in the East Central States Mission an d the y ear following his release, Gilbert and Maurine were married on Oc tober 29 , 1943 in the Salt Lake Temple.
His schooling was interrupted when he was drafted into the U.S. Army . H e served in the Central European Theater from May 9, 1944 and returne d ho me on March 8, 1946. Gilbert's greatest joy in life was his family . He ta ught them to work and that you don't quit until the job is done .
He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in many position s , including Bishop of the Liberty Park Ward. He enjoyed working in th e Sc outing program and received the Silver Beaver Award .
Gilbert is survived by his wife, Maurine; children, Kathleen (Dennis) Ju d d, Marilyn, Rosemary (Duane) Swapp, Powell (Lorraine), John (Leslie), D av id (Stacey Jo), Douglas (Jandeen), and Steven (Diane); twenty-nine gra ndc hildren; and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by h is p arents; son, Mark (Claire); and two grandchildren .
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 1:00 p.m . i n the Liberty Ward Chapel, 445 Harvard Avenue, Salt Lake City. A view in g will be held on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Garner Funeral Home, 1 00 1 11th Avenue, Salt Lake City, and prior to the services in the Libert y W ard Building from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Missionary Experience:
Gilbert served as district president in the North Carolina East area . H e became good friends with and appreciated many of the members. He wa s pa rticularly fond of sister Chloe Hodge, a member in Raleigh, who di d man y things for the missionaries.
In his journal, he mentioned many other members that he still had fond m e mories of. Included among those he mentioned from Goldboro are: Mary Ep ps , Christine Epps, Bertie Epps, Libby Sadler, Frankie Gwaltney, Latha n wig gins, and others who provided him many delicious meals as well as f requen t lodgings. He particularly enjoyed fruit-cake,and "extra good, co ld, but termilk" at Bertie Epp's house. For relaxation, he sometimes play ed chine se-checkers with the Epps family for pennies.
Baptisms that he personally performed in North Carolina included: Mary I s abelle Gwaltney, and Needham Eugene Jones (Goldsboro);Alice Mae Hamilt o n Smith (Wilmington) William Clayton Henderson and Adolph Nethercutt (B ea ulaville); Thomas Leo Braxton (Greenville)
-from a letter to Mary Epps Spiron, 25 Sept 1992 | McLean, Gilbert John (I45621)
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Gladys Haws Rogers was born 8 November 1897 at Colonia Juarez, Chihuahu a , Mexico; she was the third daughter and fifth child of Susan Ann Cluf f a nd George Martin Haws. Her parents were living in Mexico at the tim e bec ause of polygamy persecutions in the States. Her father had thre e wives , and her mother (Susan Ann) was the second wife; the first wif e was Jose phine, an older sister to Susan Ann, and the third wife was Et ta Wall .
When Gladys was three years old her father was called to be Bishop of t h e Chuichupa (or “Chupie”) ward up in the mountains. It took three day s t o make the trip from Juarez by wagon, and she remembers camping and s ingi ng songs such as “In Our Lovely Deseret” as they traveled over the b ump y roads.
This from a Roseberry Messenger (family newsletter), but I thought may b e applicable: Chuichupa – 80 miles from Colonia Juarez. They walked b eh ind their loaded wagons and were on a constant lookout for Indians. A fte r several days they arrived at Chuichupa and found it to be a very pl easa nt place with lots of tall trees, wild flowers, and lots of grass . Thei r livestock did very well here. Some of their supplies had to b e haule d from Colonia Juarez. The Indians often would build fires on th e mounta in tops nearby, causing great concern to the family. However, t hey neve r were molested.
They lived in a little log room where they slept, ate, and kept war m b y a big fireplace. Wood was plentiful as they lived in a little vall ey s urrounded by a pine forest.
From her own writings: Many things happened I remember in Chuichupa su c h as the mad dog, Father taking the ward on an Easter picnic, taking Fa th er’s dinner to him at the shingle mill and Mama had a baked potato tha t h ad been mashed, put back and browned, a ward outing at North Creek wh en P res. Ivins and other officers were visiting, the time we went to se e wher e the cyclone had twisted big trees off at different lengths…
They lived in the mountains about five years, and those were hard year s s o far away from the more populated areas of Juarez. A saw mill was i n th e area and a shingle factory where people worked to earn some money . Sh e remembers the kids carrying the shingles to her father who woul d packag e them into bundles… She didn’t have much schooling while livin g in Chup ie, but she does remember going to school in the one big room w hich als o served as the church house… She remembers when she and her br other Gle nn had the scarlet fever, that the cousins and other kids in th e town wal ked by the window to say “hello” to them. Aunt Josephine (he r father’s f irst wife, as well as an older sister to Susan Ann) was th e community doc tor; at least she seemed to be the one who was called whe n illness was ar ound.
One summer there was a water shortage, and the men put a large water b o x on a wagon and carried water from North Creek… She remembers her mot he r planted her garden as usual that summer, but in order to irrigate i t sh e would have to irrigate at night. The water would be turned down o ne ro w, then her mother would go to the end of that row, spread her blan ket o n the ground and lie down to rest; when she felt the water touch he r han d that was placed in the row, she would get up and change the wate r to th e next row – and so on through the night… Gladys remembers a war d picni c at North Creek where many of the children were going wading an d playin g in the water. She didn’t have a swim suit or any extra clothi ng to sub stitute for a swim suit, so some of the ladies took off their a prons an d pinned them around and on her so she could have something in w hich to s wim!
The “mad dog” scare was very vivid in her memory. One summer it was rep o rted that a mad dog was in the woods near their little town, so everyo n e chained their dogs so they wouldn’t wander off. One evening the fear e d cry came: “Mad dog! Mad dog!” And they knew that the mad dog had fin al ly ventured into the town and was coming down the street! Dave, a hal f-b rother, was in the corral and ran to the outhouse for protection. Th e ch ildren were alone in the house, and her brother Albert, although sic k a t the time, got up and shut the kitchen door first because that’s whe re t he younger children were playing; then he hurried and shut the fron t doo r just as the mad dog came upon the front porch. They heard him fi ghtin g with their own dog before he moved on down the street. The nex t nigh t a man killed the mad dog; but she said everyone surely was frigh tened b y the mad dog. Chloe reports this version: It had a fight with t heir do g under the corral fence. Uncle Dave and Uncle Ernest were on th e fenc e above. The mad dog was killed, and they took their swing down t o tie u p their own dog to see what his outcome would be.
When they lived in the mountains Grandma wrapped their feet in burla p s o they could play in the snow. They would gather the snow and pack i t un der the pine trees and cover it so they could make ice cream. Som e sno w would be put in a glass or a cup, then sugar sprinkled over it, a nd som e flavoring added. After stirring it all together, they would ea t thei r ice cream; if they wanted more, they would go through the same p rocess . Each person made his own and fixed it as he wanted it. The win ter sea son was the only time they had ice cream! Sometimes they would a dd flavo ring and sugar to milk, put it in a metal container and set it o utside fo r a length of time until it had frozen to their desired consist ency, the n they’d eat it.
Colonia Juarez is situated in a narrow valley about ¾ mile wide, bound e d by bluffs which vary in height from 100 to 200 feet; the townsite i s la id out in regular blocks, the streets crossing each other at right a ngles ; but instead of following the cardinal points of the compass, th e longe r streets run parallel with the valley and the river from northwe st to so utheast.
A stranger sighting the town for the first time from the brow of the hi l l is surprised. The green trees … and most homes … are a startling con tr ast from the surrounding desert and rocky hillsides, the dusty roads , mes quite, sand, and chaparral. To those who once lived there but left , it i s an unforgettable spot, remembered as a symbol of peacefulness, o f neigh borliness, and of unity…
All three families moved back to Juarez in 1905 as the older children co u ld attend high school there. Gladys was baptized in the river by the s wi nging bridge on November 4th, 1905 by John C. Harper, and confirmed th e n ext day by Joseph C. Bentley. After living in Juarez a while, they m ove d to Guadalupe where they lived for two years.
While living there, her half-brother Dave, who had had his feet froze n i n the snow during the winter in Juarez, came to their home to recuper ate . He was such a tease, and one day he teased the family goat and go t i t to chasing Gladys. Several times she ran around the house trying t o ge t rid of that goat, but it was always behind her. Finally she ran i n th e house and jumped up on the kitchen table, but that ole goat came i n th e house, too, and put his front feet on the table edge trying very h ard t o get on the table with Gladys. She was happy when her mother fina lly ch ased the goat outside.
In Juarez her father owned the whole block for his three families, wit h t he houses in a row on the street – one on the corner, one in the midd le , and the third house on the other corner – with the backyards of th e hou ses used for gardens, barns, corrals, etc.
Remembering Juarez: The children would play on the river bank with sard i ne cans as wagons, and spools or bottles as horses… When she went to h av e her feet measured for shoes, they laughed at her for having such lar g e feet. . . They would gather the ice that formed on the willow tree s a s it froze from water from the power plant that fell on the trees; th en p acked it in sawdust to use for ice cream later…
She went through life with a crooked nose, the result of an accident wh e n she was quite small. She got her head caught between the wagon whee l a nd the wagon box and broke her nose, among other injuries, and she re memb ers Aunt Josephine and her father putting wet cloths on her head.
Grandma Haws dried wagon loads of apples in Mexico on shares. Grandma w o uld run the peeler, and the kids would core and slice… There were ver y f ew glass bottling jars, so fruit was canned in 5 gallon cans (lik e a hone y can). A man there fixed the can lids so they could be seale d with resi n. After the bottles would come empty, Grandma would ope n a can of fruit , reheat the fruit, then re-seal it in the bottles.
During fruit and vegetable harvest, she worked at the cannery. They wou l d urge the cannery supervisor to can tomatoes on Saturday so their han d s would be nice and white for the dance that night, instead of being st ai ned if other vegetables were worked on that day. She has mentioned ma n y times that she would rather dance than eat!
At the dances when the “round dances” were becoming so popular (instea d o f the square-dance type), it was a rule set by the Church authoritie s tha t “you had to see daylight between the boy and girl”. In other wor ds, th e boy couldn’t hold the girl too close to him – and they had one o f the b rethren on duty to enforce the rule!
Only one time does Gladys remember her father talking crossly to her. S h e relates she wanted to go somewhere with her girl friends, and her mot he r said to ask her father, so she went to look for him. She saw him co min g from Aunt Josephine’s house, and then into Aunt Etta’s house, and t he n into her mother’s house, and then go to the woodpile and chop wood v igo rously. She went to ask him if she could go with the girls, and he s aid , “I don’t care what you do!”
The girls always had a new white dress for May Day… In “hard times” a d e licacy was parched corn and molasses candy for party refreshments…
One day at school one of the boys in her class had brought some eggs t o s chool with him, for he planned to take them to the store after schoo l an d buy some candy. During the day, though, one egg rolled from his d esk a nd broke as it hit the floor. The boy just scooped it up (the ra w egg) w ith his hands and ate it right there with all the children aroun d!
From Chloe: The year they got just a handkerchief for Christmas, Aunt J o sephine’s girls each received a set of china dishes. Grandma was so hu r t and disappointed, that she promised her girls that if the time ever c am e that she was able, she would get her girls some china dishes. Mam a wa s 14 years old when she was given hers. Mama gave these dishes to m e yea rs later, after we girls had used them for “tea parties.” A coupl e of th e cups are gone, and there are broken handles and chips. I cheri sh them . We girls used to play with them, but I wouldn’t even let my bo ys hardl y touch them.
When Mama was a little girl living in Mexico, Grandma combed her hai r i n four braids. You know, two on each side on the top braided into th e tw o pigtails on the bottom. Two of her brothers (it seems that she me ntion ed Walter and Dave) were playing barber shop one day and cut Mama’ s hai r – cutting all four braids off. Mama proudly carried her treasur e in he r apron to the house to show a horrified mother!
While they were in Mexico (I don’t know which place) one of their calv e s bloated and died. Some Mexicans came by and wanted the calf, so it w a s given to them. The next day the Mexicans were back selling hot tamale s.
From her own life story, Gladys tells these things: “Times were hard, a n d I remember my Mother just browning flour in the skillet then adding w at er to make gravy because they didn’t have or couldn’t spare any greas e o r drippings to start the gravy.
“I was baptized in the Juarez River down by the swinging bridge below Ha r pers. Brother Harper baptized eight of us. Bishop Bentley confirmed u s.
“We had to make our own amusement, and many times we would go up the riv e r for a picnic with bread and onion tops, and how wonderful it was.
“When I was in the second grade, my brother George was the principal o f t he elementary school in Juarez. For some reason that I don’t remembe r no w, some of us girls were sent to the principal’s office. I do remem ber h ow embarrassed I was to leave the room with the other children snic kerin g at us, and climb the stairs to his office in the tower of the re d bric k building.
“One year for Christmas all we had in the way of gifts was a handkerchi e f and a box of oranges which someone had brought to us after a trip t o th e States. What a treat it was!
“I remember the first automobile that chugged into Juarez. Everyone rus h ed into the street to see what the noise was.
“Once when Grandma Cluff was ill, Mother took Cula, Georgia and Wallac e a nd went to Pima to help care for her. Later Father went to Douglas t o he lp make a road with his big team of mules.
“He took Annie, Ernest, Glenn and myself with him. He left Colonia Juar e z late Thursday evening, because of a Friday superstition, so as not t o s tart a journey on Friday that he could not finish on Friday. One eve nin g just as it was getting dark, driving along some low hills with bi g rock s on them, we saw crows everywhere. I thought all the crows in th e worl d must have been covering those rocks. Father was so good and kin d to us , and we would sing as we traveled along. I also made a spool ro pe for W allace while traveling along.
“One evening when it was time to make camp, the wind was blowing a lo t o f sand. Father drove the wagon along the top of a dry wash. We pu t th e canvas from the wagon box to the ground. When we made a fire to g et su pper. The thing I remember most was the scrambled eggs peppered wi th dus t or sand; but it was good.
“Before getting to Morales or Oaxaca we went down a long dugway. We chi l dren walked or hurried down. I was real warm. On reaching the bott o m I drank a lot of cool water from the creek which made me dizzy and si ck . Here my Father was so gentle to me. That night Annie says we campe d a t Haynie’s.
“When we got to Douglas we camped in someone’s back yard until arrangeme n ts could be made for leaving Ernest there with the mules. Father rent e d a light wagon to make the trip to Pima to take us children.
“The water was so different, and it was hot. I thought I would choke , s o Father got some water from the lady of the house for me. Either i t wa s cold or different from the well water. He took us to a show one e venin g and bought us popcorn to eat after the show.
“One morning early we started for Pima, with the light wagon and light l o ad. We sailed along. As I remember we camped one night. I cannot rem em ber any cross words from Father, just grand to us all. I will alway s che rish the occasion of our company with him. As we passed through Pe arce t he wind had just blown down a large frame house. We went in a bi g tent h ouse in Willcox and had a meal. It seems as if it was a railroa d camp.
“In the evening out from Willcox the little prairie dogs were out barki n g at us. With his long black whip Father reached out and pulled one d o g from its hole, so he caught it for us. I don’t remember what we di d wi th it. When we got to Artesia, a stream of water looked so good. O h, bu t the taste and warmth were bad and hot. Annie says a man wouldn’ t let F ather water the mules; he was afraid Father was a squatter.
“We were getting real excited as we reached Safford, Thatcher, and Centr a l. From then on we could hardly stay with the wagon. How happy we we r e to see Mother and our little brother and sisters again.
“After the road job at Douglas was finished Father came back to Pima, a n d went to Mt. Graham where Father logged with the mules; and we had a g lo rious summer. There was no road, so we rode the mules up the mountai n . One Sunday Father put us all on the mules and we went to High Peak . L illian Cluff rode with me; Aunt Sarah Cluff was cooking for the mil l hand s.
“We were riding mules one time during a storm. We were going under a wi r e when the lightning struck and shocked the mules and threw us off.
“Father sold the mules and we all went home to Juarez on the train. Ev e n stayed in a hotel in El Paso. Again I had a close companionship wi t h a wonderful Father.” [end of excerpt]
It wasn’t long until the Mexican soldiers and the Mexican renegades star t ed fighting. Sometimes they would steal the cattle, or fruit, or whate ve r was handy that they needed and could carry away. The people in Juar e z and surrounding areas were becoming quite frightened. One day the so ld iers came marching through the town while the children were in school , an d they rushed to the windows to watch them.
Finally it was decided that the Mormon people should leave Mexico – on l y temporarily, they thought. It was in the summer of 1912, and Glady s wa s only 14 years old. Her Mother, again, was visiting in Pima and wa s no t at home. Annie, the older sister, packed the trunk, for they coul dn’ t take anything but clothes with them, then she put the dishes in a t ub a nd put the tub under the floor boards of the house.
Gladys’ mother writes this about the Exodus: “They had to leave with ju s t their suitcases. My children took some of my dishes and put the m i n a tub under the floor, so when Anna went back into Mexico she broug ht t hem out, and George (Gladys’ father) went back in and shipped my tru nk an d mattress out, and this was all we had left to start another hom e with.”
They went to Pearson and got on the train, and they traveled all nigh t . There were no lights on the train, and the babies were crying, and t h e mothers couldn’t find the things they needed in the dark. The trai n mo ved so slowly that the bigger boys would run along side the train, j ust t o have something to do.
The next morning they arrived in El Paso where the customs officials dum p ed the trunk contents on a big canvas, rummaged through the pile, the n st uffed the things back in the trunk. Since they had a little money , the y were able to stay in a hotel for two or three days until it was d ecide d where they could go. For those people who didn’t have money or d idn’ t know where to go to start a new life, a lumber yard was their temp orar y living quarters. People would come and peek through the fence cra cks t o see the Mormons and their horns. Just the women and children cam e at t his time; the men remained in Juarez a bit longer, but came out o f Mexic o within a few weeks.
Gladys and her brothers and sisters went to Pima on the train. They liv e d with their Grandma Cluff for a while, and at Weech’s chicken far m i n a converted chicken house. Her own mother had to go out and ear n a liv ing; and since Gladys was the oldest one at home now (Annie and A lbert bo th had married), she was left in charge of the four younger chil dren. He r mother worked as a cook at hotels and mines in Safford and Kl ondyke, an d Gladys and the children did the best they could. One time t hey even ha d to move from one house to another by themselves. And for T hanksgivin g one year, the only thing they had to eat in the way of a fes tive holida y food was one-half of a pumpkin pie that an aunt sent to the m!
She washed dishes for a lady once a day. The lady never washed a dish , b ut would leave them stacked all day long, and Gladys would go in an d clea n them all up for 10 cents.
Grandma Haws writes this: “Anna and I worked at the Olive Hotel, an d a t first the other children lived with Albert and Alice and some wit h Oliv e. The next winter we lived in Thatcher, then Gladys and I worke d in th e hotel. Then the children lived in the Follett home while I wen t to Glo be to nurse Edith Eyring. I was there longer than I expected t o be. Whi le I was gone the children had to move. Gladys was the oldes t at home s o she had the responsibility of the other children; so the ch ildren had i t hard, as well as I did.
“My mother gave me a lot in Pima. My brothers moved a little two-room h o use down from the hotel in Safford. This was our first home in Pima . I t was made of rough boards (1 x 12), had no batting, and had crack s an in ch wide all around, but it was the start of a home, and I was tha nkful fo r it. Later Albert let his father have money, and he put on a l ittle kit chen and pantry, and that helped out. I took in washings, cook ed on th e thrasher, and did anything I could to earn a little money s o I would no t have to leave the children to go off to work.
“Charles and Annie moved from Mexico and rented a hotel in Solomonvill e . We all moved up there to help. Gladys and I worked for them, cooki n g and waiting on tables, and making beds. The other children washed di sh es all the summer of 1914. Then Annie and Charles lived at the home i n P ima and cared for the children while I went out to the mines to wor k as c ook in the eating house. Here I got good wages, and with George d oing th e work I had two more rooms built on. Rather than leave the chil dren an y more I took in washings. I washed every day of the week one wi nter whi le some of them went to high school in Thatcher.”
Gladys managed to go to school long enough to graduate from the 8th gra d e on May 1st, 1914. Evidently, she was a member of the basketball team .
From her own writings: “Up to this time my schooling was most nothin g . I did get through the sixth grade before the exodus in July, 1912 . Th en in Pima went to the seventh and eighth grades, graduating in 191 4 . I was the historian of the class. In the eighth grade I was the sec re tary of the Religion Class… I was put in as teacher of the little clas s i n Sunday School when I was 16.
“I met Charles R. Rogers… He went on a mission, and on his return I m e t him in Salt Lake where we were married on October 1, 1915. I went t o S alt Lake with Maude and Walter.
“When we got home we lived out on the Cottonwood Wash, then moved to a l i ttle house of two doby (adobe) rooms we built. All the girls were bor n t here. Walter was born at Mother’s home in Pima on Sept. 16, 1916 an d wa s blessed on our first wedding day. He was 16 days old. Clara, th e seco nd child was born February 1, 1920. It was Sunday, the day Reec e Green w as put in Bishop. Della was born May 18, 1922. Garna, Januar y 6, 1925 . Chloe, May 26, 1926.”
Gladys met a fine young man at a dance at the town dance hall over the t o wn store. He wanted to take her home after the dance, but he already h a d a girl with him. He solved the problem by taking the girl home earl y , then returning to the dance and escorting Gladys home! It so happen e d that Gladys’ mother was at the dance, also, and all three of them wal ke d home together – and Gladys never introduced the young man to her!
After a while this fine young man asked her to marry him, but before a n y plans could be made, he was called on a two-year mission. He asked h e r to wait for him, and she did. She met him in Salt Lake City as he re tu rned from his mission, and on October 1st, 1915, Gladys was married t o Ch arles Rogers in the Salt Lake temple.
They returned to Pima, and for a year or so they lived on the Rogers hom e stead west of Pima; then they moved to their own two-room adobe home cl os er to town. In this humble home four daughters were born; their firs t ch ild and only son was born at her mother’s home before the adobe hom e wa s built. They lived here for several years while Charles farmed a l ittle , was janitor at the school and church, became a school teacher, an d late r passed the state exam to become a lawyer.
Charles was elected as county attorney for Graham County, and the fami l y moved to Safford in the summer of 1927. He served as county attorne y f or a total of 12 years, and for the times and years that he wasn’t el ecte d, he opened his own law offices and had a thriving law practice.
During the depths of the 1933 depression Charles and Gladys started a da i ry to supplement their income. This was a “trying” time for them, an d th ey were glad when economic conditions were better and they could sel l th e dairy.
It was in Safford that her children went to school and graduated from hi g h school, went on to Gila for two years of college, and for three child re n, on to Tucson for further work at the University of Arizona, and Del l a to Tempe, years after her marriage, to graduate from ASU. Her son we n t on a mission, and each of the children married while they lived in Sa ff ord.
All through her life Gladys was active in Church positions. She was sec r etary of the Religion Class for two years at the Pima school; also w a s a Sunday School kindergarten leader for 6 years, and was released i n 19 20… In the Pima Ward she was a teacher in the Primary for ten years , an d a Relief Society visiting teacher from 1916 to 1927.
After moving to Safford she was on the Stake Primary Board for 11 year s , going to SLC one summer for the Primary conference; served two year s a s a Bee Hive teacher in the MIA; but most of her time was in the Reli ef S ociety. In the Layton Ward she served in the presidency, then whe n the w ard was divided, she served three years as president of the Saffo rd War d Relief Society.
In Phoenix she was a visiting teacher in the Capitol Ward, as well as M I A Special Interest class leader for one year. In Mesa 5th Ward she wa s w ork director, and later a counselor, then president of the Relief Soc iet y where she served from the first Sunday in 1956 to the first Sunda y in 1 957. In Mesa 11th Ward she was a Primary teacher for a year.
For at least one year, 1946-1947, (there may have been others), she w a s a member of the Safford Women’s Club; and for the October, 1946 meeti n g she served as a “tea Hostess”… She also tried the Rebeccas (the comp an ion group to the IOOF), but these groups “didn’t suit her fancy” and s h e soon dropped out.
Her civic positions centered around the PTA. She served as Safford pres i dent two years, and as Graham County president two years. She was East er n regional vice-president four years under Florence Ryan, the state pr esi dent. Gila, Graham, and Greenlee counties were her district; and i n Ma y of 1946 was a delegate to the national convention in Denver. Fo r two y ears (1948-1950) she was chairman of the state PTA’s standing com mittee o n Founders Day; Mrs. P. M. Breeding was state president. Sinc e she move d to Phoenix in December, 1948, these dates indicate that sh e was activ e in the state PTA even after moving there. (A letter date d 2 May 1949 s ays “…Lollie spent three days and nights P.T.Aing.)
She loved to cook, and as PTA president started the first hot lunch prog r am for the Safford schools… She also cooked and served banquets and di nn ers for various groups and organizations in town… Her cooking abiliti e s took her to the mountains for eight summers where she cooked at the B o y Scout camps at Mt. Graham (near Safford), as well as Hannegan’s Mead o w near Clifton. She was made an honorary Life Scout of the 3-G Counci l ( with headquarters in Safford) by Mr. Robert Perrin. Even after movin g t o Phoenix and Mesa she was asked to return and cook for the Scouts . Th e Scout executives for whom she worked were Al Quist, Bob Perrin, a nd Har old Paulsen.
As Relief Society president in Safford she worked hard to help finish t h e Safford Ward building. They had the usual kinds of fund-raising even ts : bazaars, food sales, etc., and the ladies cooked and served dinner s a nd luncheons, among them the Rotary noon luncheon twice each month … Wit h some of the money they purchased a large painting of Christ to h ang i n the front of the chapel (on the wall back of the choir seats), an d a s a special gesture, a small reproduction of the picture was given t o he r to keep. Clara now has the small picture… Another thing was th e plant ing of some trees and shrubs to help beautify the front of the bu ilding.
The Relief Society room was finished and furnished, and the dishes and s i lver for the kitchen were purchased during the time Gladys was presiden t.
All events and activities for the July 24th celebration in the summe r o f ____ were sponsored by the Safford Ward in an all-out effort to ge t fun ds to finish their building. Everyone helped, and Bishop Owens ass igne d the Relief Society to be responsible for a “program” after the mor nin g parade. As the Relief Society president, Gladys directed their eff ort s toward an outdoor pageant on the high school football field, wherei n th e story of the founding of the Church, coming across the plains an d settl ing in Utah was told briefly through songs and dances and narrati on.
A bit ago when I was visiting with Chloe I wondered out loud about wha t t he folks may have done, or how they may have helped with the World Wa r I I effort in the Safford area. Later she sent the following: “I chec ke d my 4-H book, and in it was mentioned that in 1942 the government sen t i n a whole train load of people to pick cotton, and that I had helpe d Mam a as Relief Society president and the Relief Society sew 50 mattres s tick ings. I guess they were stuffed with cotton from the fields, or m aybe st raw; they were full size. We made 100 cotton-picking sacks… An d I kno w they sewed layettes and blue chambray dresses. She acted as ch airman o f the blood bank drives in serving orange juice and coffee to th ose who g ave blood… Also was chairman of food in a crisis or disaster.”
On 25 March 1942 Gladys was presented with a small certificate to signi f y that “… Mrs. Gladys Rogers has completed the standard course in Red C ro ss Home Nursing given under the auspices of the Mt. Graham County Chap ter …” of the National Red Cross.
In going through her papers the following little note was found: “Bro . O wens, did you put the cap on Mr. Crandall?” As the Relief Society pr esid ent, I guess she was concerned with such important items as this a t the t ime of death and burial. Bro. (Steve) Owens was Bishop of the Sa fford Wa rd when she was the Relief Society president.
There were the Saturday night Rook parties with the 12 or so couples gat h ering at someone’s house to spend the evening playing cards, then havi n g a pot-luck refreshment. The men against the ladies, or couples again s t couples, would lend a bit of variety to their evenings. On special o cc asions such as Christmas, or Thanksgiving, or a birthday, or just to h av e something to do, the Rook cards were easily available, and it wasn’ t ha rd to interest someone in playing.
In 1948 Charles was appointed as a deputy in the State Attorney General ’ s office, and they moved to Phoenix. They lived there two years, the n mo ved to Mesa, and Charles commuted to work. When the boss wasn’t re- elect ed, Charles opened up a private law practice in Mesa. Their firs t home i n Mesa was at a “court” where there were several small apartment s for ren t; but after two years they sold the court and moved to their h ome at 33 4 South Hobson. Here they lived the rest of their days.
She loved her work at the Fairs. She served as superintendent of the ho m e economics department at the Graham County Fair in 1948, the first cou nt y fair in 20 years… After moving to Phoenix, she worked for 16 year s a t the State Fair as an assistant in the home economics department, th en h elped at the Maricopa County Fair in Mesa for six years after movin g to t hat city, three years without pay, next three years a small amount . Thes e services she enjoyed, especially the association with the co-wo rkers . The night before the State Fair, the workers always had a dinner , an d Gladys made her enchilada casserole.
She had the misfortune to fall down the bank of a wash one day while o n a n outing with Charles and another couple. Her arm was broken near th e sh oulder, and she spent about a week in the hospital; then there wer e man y weeks of inability in using her arm. She says she didn’t ever re gain f ull use of her arm, especially in the ability to lift or raise i t very hi gh…. When she was about 65 years old both eyes developed growt hs in them , which necessitated operations to remove the growths, and whi ch necessit ated wearing the thick-lensed glasses so common after such op erations.
The “Cheerio Club” was a group of ladies that met once a month for lunch e on and visiting, and Gladys enjoyed this association very much…. Also , s he was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, which group us uall y held their monthly meeting in her home. Her application for membe rshi p was approved 22 December 1954. She served in various positions, a nd a t one time was “Captain” of the Cardinal Camp…. In addition, a grou p o f about 20 ward people (some couples, and some singles) banded togeth er f or family home evenings. Each member took his turn in entertainin g the g roup in his home, giving the lesson and serving refreshments.
With her husband she served a three-year mission to the Pima Indians a t S an Tan, 25 miles south of Mesa, and helped these humble people unders tan d more about the gospel… Later, they were called on a mission to th e Cum orah Mission, where they labored about six months before coming hom e beca use of failing health for both of them… They celebrated their 50t h weddi ng anniversary while in Gowanda, New York… Being called and set- apart a s temple ordinance workers was a thrill for both of them, and the y thorou ghly enjoyed their time in the temple.
Charles was injured critically and died 15 January 1970. She was migh t y lonesome after he died, which is only natural. Her son Walter and fa mi ly, and her daughter Della and family, were mighty good to come and ta k e her places she needed to go, or to include her in their family activi ti es. When her widowed sister, Georgia, moved to Mesa, they were good c omp any for each other, and they went many places together… She felt sh e cou ldn’t see well enough to drive a car to go anywhere, so she was qui te con fined; but she did walk to the temple on occasion, to the Church m eetings , and to the store for food items, because these places were with in two b locks of her home.
She enjoyed her yearly visits with her two daughters living out of stat e , Garna in Missouri, and Chloe in Colorado. Each summer she would fl y t o visit them, staying a week at each home… She really enjoyed her fl igh t to Hawaii on an excursion trip with a group of LDS people. Her sis ter s Georgia and Cula (and Cula’s husband Ivan) were among the group, an d th ey were gone ten days.
Just before Christmas 1971, Gladys suffered two serious heart attacks . A fter the second one she wasn’t expected to live longer than a few ho urs , but she pulled through. For over three months, though, she was i n th e hospital, undergoing a pacemaker operation and other correctiona l treat ments. Later she spent about a year in a rest home. In March, 1 973, sh e fell and broke her hip. She was taken to a hospital for an ope ration t o have a pin put in the bone to hold it together while it healed . Howeve r, her wound would not heal because of her diabetic condition , and on Sat urday, 24 March 1973, just before noon, she quietly slippe d away.
Funeral services were on Tuesday morning, March 27th, in her 11th Ward c h apel in Mesa, with her family filling all program assignments. Buria l wa s that afternoon in the Pima Cemetery along-side her husband and amo ng he r loved ones. | Haws, Gladys (I161536)
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Glenn W Stout August 4, 1928 ~ July 25, 2012
Glenn W Stout passed away July 25, 2012 in the company of his loving fam i ly after a long battle with diabetes. Glenn was born August 4, 1928 t o Cl ara and Francis Stout in Salt Lake City Utah. He attended Granite Hi gh Sc hool where he played basketball and graduated in 1947. After gradua tion , he joined the U.S. Army and served as a military police officer st ation ed mainly in New Jersey and Oakland, CA. and earned the rank of Ser gean t Major. While in the reserves, Glenn met the "Love of his Life" Bev erl y Ann Robinson and they were married November 20, 1950.
Glenn was a pioneer in early computer systems, working in the transporta t ion industry and finally retired in 1994 from Warner Lambert. He love d ca mping with family and friends, was an avid golfer and bowler and enj oye d watching the Jazz play. He and Beverly spent many of their retireme nt y ears in Yuma Arizona among many long time dear friends.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, their four children, R o d (Marilyn), Mitch (Tiffany), Cydne (Eugene) Butler, and Brian (Mistie ) , eight grandchildren and his faithful dog Charlie.
The Stout Family would also like to acknowledge the staff at Spring Cre e k Care Center for their exceptional care of our Dad in the last year.
A viewing will be held on Monday, July 30 from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe M o rtuary in Murray and Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Jul y 3 1 a t 11:00am at Murray Park Ward, 495 E. 5600 S. Family visitation w il l be held one hour prior to the funeral service.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com | Stout, Glenn Walker (I171300)
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Glenys Rae Brown Birks 1935 ~ 2014
Our delightful Wife, Mother, Grammy and Gigi returned home to our Heaven l y Father in her sleep early Thursday morning, June 26, 2014. Glenys Ra e B rown Birks was born the first of five children to Archie and Elaine B row n on February 12, 1935 in McCammon, Idaho. She graduated from East Hi gh i n 1953 and then went to Beauty School. Her sweet aunt introduced he r to o ne of her favorite BYU students, Jay Birks, who lived in her basem ent an d they were married on June 3, 1955 for time and eternity in the S alt Lak e LDS Temple.
She and her loving husband Jay of 59 years are the parents of 5 childre n . Laurie (Mike) Cline, Robynn (Dick) Thiot, Ric (Kathy) Birks, Elaine L aw rence and Jeffrey (Jenn) Birks. Glenys was blessed with 15 wonderful G ran dchildren and now has 23 Great Grandchildren. Glenys had a way of mak in g them all feel like they were her favorite .
Home was Glenys' favorite place to be surrounded by those she loved. Not h ing would make her happier than to have unexpected visits from her fami ly . Grandchildren always knew right where her treasure baskets of toys w er e and would head that way after a tight squeeze .
Glenys was very talented and crafty. She had a love for making everythi n g beautiful around her. She enjoyed making porcelain dolls, sewing an d cr ocheting.
Glenys was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints a n d loved serving in the church. She served in multiple callings but he r fa vorites were Cub Scouts, Homemaking and serving as an Ordinance Work er i n the Jordan River Temple. She and Jay served a mission to the India na, I ndianapolis Mission in 1990-91. This mission proved to be a legac y for mi ssionaries in her family. All ten of her grandsons and two of he r grandda ughters also served missions and could count on a weekly lette r from he r with a crisp $5.00 bill.
Glenys' family will be her legacy for generations to come. She had a str o ng testimony of the Gospel and a Love for our Savior Jesus Christ. Sh e al ways knew how to find the best in us all. She was one classy and sas sy wo man and would never be seen without her lipstick or her beads on.
There will be a viewing on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortua r y at 8090 S. State and again Monday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to funer a l services at 11 a.m. at the Sandy Hills Ward Chapel on 8600 South 150 0 E ast in Sandy. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. - See mor e at : http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/deseretnews/obituary.aspx?n=gleny s-bir ks&pid=171516686&fhid=10581#sthash.W8PldJaB.dpuf | Brown, Glenys Rae (I159425)
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Gordon Hyde Nicholes, age 87, passed away peacefully after a short illne s s February 8, 2017. He was born April 13, 1929 to Edythe Tingey and Sam ue l Joseph Nicholes in San Diego, California. His family later moved t o Uta h, and he grew up in the Sugarhouse area. Gordy was the 2nd of thre e chil dren. He attended Highland Park Elementary, Irving Junior High, an d Eas t High School. While attending East High he met the love of his lif e, Bev erly Hanks. They were married in August of 1950 just prior to hi s departu re to serve in the Korean War. He received the rank of Master S ergeant wh ile he was there. Upon his return, Gordy finished his bachelor 's degree i n Electrical Engineering at the University of Utah and bega n his career a t Sperry Rand (now L-3 Communications), where he later ret ired after 30 y ears.
Gordy enjoyed outdoor activities, including skiing, boating, motorcyclin g , hiking and camping. He was very proud of the fact that he skied int o hi s 80's. He also had a knack to fix anything mechanical or electrical -an d if he didn't have the necessary tool, he would make one. He was ver y mu ch a child of the Depression and was very frugal with his resources . He d id home and vehicle repairs himself rather than hire others to com e in.
Gordy is survived by his two daughters: Susan (Terry Whipple) and Pegg y ( Philip Halliday), along with eight grandchildren, their spouses, fou r gre at-grandchildren, and multiple "adopted" grandchildren. Gordy is al so sur vived by his sister, Carol Baer, and nieces and nephews. He was pr ecede d in death by his parents, wife Bev, and sister Lynn Reid.
Funeral services will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Mortuary a t 3 401 South Highland Drive on Saturday, February 18, at 2:00 p.m. A vie win g will be held for family and friends on Friday, February 17, from 6: 00 u ntil 8:00 p.m., as well as one hour prior to the funeral services. I nterm ent will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. We would like to sincere ly tha nk the caring staff at Cottonwood Place memory care unit for thei r lovin g care they gave "Gordon."
We will miss seeing the delight Gordy took in his grandchildren and th e z est he had for doing things and going places. He and Bev can now emba rk o n a new adventure together in the next life. Dad, we love and miss y ou an d will always cherish the legacy you left us of hard work, learnin g new t hings, and being self-sufficient.
Published by Deseret News from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2017. | Nicholes, Gordon Hyde (I53242)
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Gordon Wesley Sullivan, 86, passed away February 15, 2015. He was born A u gust 19, 1928, in St. George, UT, to Gordon and Blanche Beckstrom Sulli va n.
On July 22, 1951, Wes married Mary Ellen Larson in Henderson, Nevada, a n d went on to live in Cedar City, Utah, where they had their son, Micha e l and daughter, Colette. Their second son, Donald, was born in St. Geor ge , Utah and their second daughter, Teresa, was born in Casper, Wyoming . We s' fondest memories were from when he lived in a sheep wagon on th e Big H orn Mountains in Wyoming where he built fences, sheared sheep, an d raise d three small children. Mary Ellen and Wes traveled and hiked the ir way t hroughout Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. His favorite summer was sp ent follo wing the Lewis and Clark Trail. He was also a miner at the Neva da Test Si te, and later worked in construction where he helped build man y of the ho tels on the Las Vegas Strip.
After retiring and returning to St. George, they took tremendous prid e i n their grandchildren, and were always attending concerts, ball games , pl ays, and other activities they were involved in. He and Mary also ex plore d every backcountry road in the St. George area.
Wes is survived by his children, Michael (Laurie) Sullivan of Henderso n N V; Colette (Thomas) Hurley of Las Vegas, NV; Donald (Neena Merrill) S ulli van of Cedar City, UT; and Teresa (Russell) Turner of St. George, UT ; 1 2 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ann Nyman , Jos eph (Bud) Sullivan, Margaret Lackner, and Paul Sullivan. He was pre cede d in death by his parents; sisters, Rita, Emma, Carol, and Maxine; h is in fant daughter, Lisa; and infant grandson, Gregory Hurley.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm a t t he Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George. There wil l b e a viewing held prior to services from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the mortua ry . Interment will follow at the Tonaquint Cemetery.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 6 7 3-2454. | Sullivan, Gordon Wesley (I154690)
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Gotchy Jr., Stanford Lowell
Stanford Lowell Gotchy Jr., 77, of Marion, died Tuesday, April 5, 200 5 a t his
residence. He was born in Aberdeen, WA to the late Stanford Lowell Gotc h y Sr.
and Florence Ida Jane Graham Gotchy. He was a retired veteran with 33 ye a rs of
military service. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturda y i n the
McCall Memorial Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home at 69 North Main Street,
Marion, North Carolina 28752. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day S a ints
will be officiating. Military graveside rites will follow immediately in
McDowell Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the
charity of your choice. Suggested donations please email to:
stans_memorial_questions@yahoo.com. Words of comfort may be shared wit h t he
family at www.kirkseyfuneralhome.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/7/2005.
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MARION -- Stanford Lowell Gotchy, 77, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Commi t tal services, Saturday, 11AM, Kirksey Funeral Home. Military gravesid e ri tes to follow in McDowell Memorial Park. Kirksey Funeral Home entrus ted.
Published in Charlotte Observer on Apr. 7, 2005 | Gotchy, Stanford Lowell Jr (I146727)
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Grace Marie (Kreider) Quigg took a teaching position with her maker on O c tober 28, 2005, after a long illness. Grace Marie was born September 2 2 , 1929, in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her pare nt s, Rex P. and Helen T. Kreider, and by two brothers, Rex Kreider Jr. o f S pringfield, and James David Kreider of Nixa, Mo. Grace Marie is survi ve d by two daughters, Cynthia (Quigg) Hurd of Springfield, and Kristie ( Qui gg) Hunt of Kansas City, Missouri. She is also survived by a sister , Nanc y (Kreider) Baron of Goldendale, Washington State, and a brother , John E . Kreider of Gouvemeur, New York State, as well as her best frie nd, siste r-in-law, Kunigunda Kreider of Nixa, Missouri.
Grace Marie spent a lifetime dedicated to the teaching profession. She w a s a master teacher focusing on early Childhood education and children w it h special needs. She taught many years on Indian Reservations in Oklah oma , Arizona and New Mexico. She was proficient in several languages an d ha d a love for classical music. Grace Marie spent her retirement year s educ ating other teachers at a local community college and mastering th e violi n in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Aunt Gracie, as she was affectionately known, committed her life to lear n ing and to children. She was a true public servant and lived by her mot to : "To serve and not be served." She will be greatly missed by those wh o l oved her and those children she touched in the classroom. Grace Mari e wa s interred at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Mo | Kreider, Grace Marie (I165827)
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Greenfield, MA-Jeannene Leslie Werrett Hyde, loving wife, mother, grandm o ther and sister, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2 02 1.
Born April 23, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leslie Rolan and Ada Ho o k Werrett. She grew up in Salt Lake and graduated from South High. Sh e ma rried T. Budge Hyde August 28, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple. The cou ple f irst resided in Salt Lake, then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio for furth er edu cation. Their eastward trek continued when they arrived in Greenfi eld, Ma ssachusetts in 1972. They have lived and loved it there, raisin g their fa mily and making it their home for 49 years. Jeannene and Budg e 's 62 yea r marriage is a love story for the ages. The enduring devotio n they hel d for one another has set a beautiful example to all who kno w them. Bor n of that love were 5 children, 25 grandchildren, and 17 grea t grandchild ren, who Jeannene loved fiercely.
Jeannene had a gentle, kindhearted soul, which made her an incredible wi f e and mother and an understanding and generous friend. Her warm, welcom in g smile made people feel loved, even upon first meeting her. Many fort una te friends and neighbors were the recipients of her baked goods, espe cial ly her famous Mint Stick Brownies. With a cheerful heart she lovingl y pre pared delicious meals for family and many guests through the years , compl ete with beautiful formal table settings, and stimulating convers ation. A s a three time cancer survivor, she taught us of resilience an d courage.
Jeannene was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d a y Saints and served in various leadership capacities throughout her lif e , serving, lifting, and touching many hearts through her thoughtful ser vi ce. She had the opportunity to travel to many different countries an d ha d a great appreciation for their fascinating cultures.
Survived by her husband and children: Jennifer (Steve) Wunderli, Hollada y , Utah; Lezlee (Denis) Longhurst, Bountiful, Utah; David (Betsey) Hyde , T emple, Maine; John Hyde, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mark (Alissa) Hyde, Ka ysvi lle, Utah; 25 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was prec ede d in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Shirley Larsen and Joyce Hea ly.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Pioneer Va l ley Hospice, many dear friends and neighbors, and especially to Jeannen e ' s wonderful caregiver, Barbara Rowe, who loved and cared for her as f am ily. | Werrett, Jeannene Leslie (I64885)
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Gwena Joyce Myers Stott, 84, died Saturday, November 16, 2002 at Aspen C a re Center in Ogden.
She was born May 21, 1918, Riverton, a daughter of Wilford J. and Edna L l oyd Myers. Joyce married Rolla W. Stott Nov 30, 1936 in Salt Lake Ci t y . Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple June 2, 1 97 6. She and Rolla lived in Layton most of their married life and move d t o Meadow, UT after his retirement, where she lived until 1996, at whi ch t ime she moved to Ogden. Rolla preceded her in death.
She served in many church positions, and during her working career, he l d many jobs, including legal secretary, cannery worker, Davis County Sc ho ol Lunch Program worker and clerical worker at Hill AFB.
Surviving are her children, Robert M. (Doris) Stott, Layton, Von R. (Leo t a) Stott, West Point, Anita S. (Rex) Bean, Ogden; seven grandchildre n ; m any great-grandchildren; one brother, Newell L. Myers, Murtaugh, I D ; and one sister, Helen M. Gardner, Murray.
Services were at the graveside Wed., Nov. 20, 2002, 11 a.m. Meadow, UT C e metery. Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washingto n B lvd, Tues. 7-8 p.m. Email family condolences: lom@lindquistmortuary.c om
Published in the Deseret News Nov. 18, 2002 | Myers, Gwena Joyce (I5300)
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Heart Attack Fatal to Well-Known Cedar Man
Moroni Corry, 61, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon from a heart attack . H e had been working in the fields and shortly after noon became ill an d le ft for home, reporting on his arrival that it had been extremely dif ficul t to make the journey. Although he seemed improved, he suddenly pas sed aw ay at about 5 pm. He had a similar attack about two weeks ago, bu t had no t been aware of what the trouble was.
Mr. Corry had been active in political circles in Cedar City, and serv e d both as county sheriff and city marshal.
The deceased was born in Cedar City on January 10, 1877, a son of Andr e w and Letitia Newcombe Corry, early and prominent pioneers of Cedar Cit y , and spent his entire life here. He was married to Maude Bracken of Pi n e Valley on June 1902.
Surviving are his widow, four daughters, Mrs. LaPrele Smith, Mrs. Edri e M arshall and Miss Beverly Corry of Cedar City and Mrs. Ruth Smith of S al t Lake City; one son, Marion Corry, Cedar City and five grandchildren . Al so surviving are three brothers and three sisters, John H., Willia m and G eorge Corry and Mrs. Margaret Webster, Mrs. Emily Haight and Mrs . Ira Mac farlane, all of Cedar City.
Funeral services will be held in the First Ward Chapel Frida y a t 2 p m . Friends may view the body at the family home Friday morning .
From - Iron County Record, June 16 1938, page 21, Vol 25 | Corry, Moroni (I155042)
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Heaven gained a sassy angel. Our beloved mother, grandmother and frien d p assed away peacefully on March 4, 2013. Until the very end her big lo vin g heart kept her here with her family. JenaVee Moffitt Bangerter wa s bor n January 9, 1922 in Pole Cat, Wyoming to Leo Warren Moffitt and Ha nnah E velyn Johnson. She married her sweetheart, Donald W. Bangerter o n Augus t 16, 1941. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Te mple. Th ey built a home in Bountiful where they raised their family of f ive child ren.
Jen had a great love of music which started at a very young age. Her lo v e for singing eventually led her to become part of the Bountiful Swee t Ad eline's. During that time she helped form a quartet that became know n a s "The Classics." Many years were spent traveling and competing wit h th e choir and quartet. Some of her dearest friendships were formed dur ing t hat time.
Jen was a great example of service. She was part of the first Women's En d owment Committee for the Festival of Trees. She served with them for 1 5 y ears and loved every minute of it. She was also a 'Pink Lady' for Sou th D avis Community Hospital for many years. Always a stay at home mom; h er gr eatest acts of service were there as she taught her family the thin gs the y needed to learn. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmothe r and lea ves behind a great legacy of unconditional love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters, two brothers a n d her loving husband of 65 years, Don. She is survived by her Childre n Ri ck (Pat) Bangerter, Val (Pat) Bangerter, Shawna (Bob) Zesiger, Sherr ie (D eWayne) Trythall and Wanda (John) Copier; 18 grandchildren, 47 grea t-gran dchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their thanks to those who have taken car e o f mother for the past 6 years, especially for the extra care she rece ive d from the aides and staff at The Legacy House in Bountiful for the t wo s hort weeks she was there. Also to the entire staff of Alpha Home Hea lt h & Hospice and her special aide Sarea, who had so much patience and l ov e for Mother.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2013 at th e B ountiful 31st Ward 585 East Center Street, Bountiful. Friends and fam il y may visit Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortua r y 2 95 N Main, Bountiful or Monday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the ser vi ce. Interment at Bountiful Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmo rtu ary.com.
In lieu of flowers the family would invite donations be made to the Prim a ry children's Medical Center. | Moffitt, JenaVee (I5416)
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Helen Barkdull Stevens 9/20/1919 ~ 9/5/2009 Helen Barkdull Stevens, 89 , q uietly passed from this life on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. Born Sept. 2 0, 1 919 to Howard N. And Minerva Stringham Barkdull in Clearfield. Marri ed Ja y A. Stevens on December 22, 1941. They settled in Holden where the y rais ed their family of three children. Marriage solemnized in Provo Te mple. O ne of Helen's most outstanding attributes was her creativity. Lov ed worki ng on projects - sewing to clothe her family, making a float fo r 4th or 2 4th of July parades, Halloween costumes for her children and h erself, han douts for primary, quilting, sketching, and crocheting awar d winning afgh ans.
Helen was active member of the LDS Church and her community. Loved bei n g a Den Mother and part of Relief Society Singing Mothers. Served man y ye ars as visiting teacher and visiting teacher supervisor, and many ye ars t eaching Primary. Especially enjoyed Sunbeam and Nursery children.
Served as captain of East Millard Company Cedar Springs Camp of D.U.P. S p ecial affinity for elderly and many Christmases found her dressed as Sa nt a visiting those apt to spend much of the holiday season alone, othe r tim es of the year found her delivering homemade bread or on the teleph one wi shing someone a "Happy Birthday". She always was Ready to go o n a trip an ywhere. Much of her life was spent doing Genealogy. Spent our s on researc h, and readily shared with others. Numerous friends were mad e through res earch and corresponded with many of them for years. Often u nknown relativ es were directed to her for assistance and to find out th e "rest of the s tory" for their ancestry line that intersected hers.
Survived by her children: Sandra (Bill) Green, Judy (Jeff) Jarvis, Nei l ( Ranae) Stevens; seven grandchildren: Jed, Clint, Chris (Rachel), Mark , Ro bin Green and Justin (Kristina), and Jessica Stevens; brother: Joe ( Toni ) Barkdull; sister: Julia (John) Jackson. Preceded in death by husba nd an d sisters: Leola, Louie and Lora. Special thanks to Dr. Wayne Brow n and s taff of Fillmore Hospital for love and care shared during the pas t years . Gratitude to Priest Quorum of Holden Ward. Services: Friday, Se pt. 11 , 2009, 12 noon at Holden LDS Ward Chapel. Viewing at the church T hurs. e vening 7-9 p.m. and Fri. morning, 10 a.m. Burial Holden Cemeter y under di rection of Nickle Mortuary, Delta. | Barkdull, Helen (I34350)
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Helen Elizabeth Berkhausen Franke Chamberlain, 84, died at Bountiful, Ut a h, September 30, 1998 of causes incident to age.
She was born February 2, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Paul Hermann F r anke and Helen Berkhausen Franke, German emigrants, who met here in Sa l t Lake City. Helen was raised on the family's farm on Redwood Road an d 13 th South. She attended Edison Elementary, Jordan Junior and LDS Hig h Scho ol. She studied Secretarial Science at LDS Business College, fulfi lled a n LDS mission to the Southern States under Elder LeGrande Richards . Upo n completion of her mission she returned to Salt Lake where she ser ved a s his secretary at the administrative offices of the LDS Church.Sh e marri ed Ralph W. Chamberlain, of Kanab, Utah on June 8, 1939 in the Sa lt Lak e Temple. He died November 24, 1995.
Helen and her husband lived for a short time in Kanab, but soon return e d to Salt Lake where she continued a close association with the Frank e fa mily. She and Ralph purchased a lovely bungalow on a shady, park-lik e pro perty on the east bank of the Jordan River where they entertained f amil y and friends often. They lived in this home for the duration of Ral ph' s life, belonging to the Cannon Ward and then the Cannon 6th Ward. Sh e wa s an able and loving wife and mother, an excellent cook and a skille d hom emaker. She always maintained an active roll in the church; servin g in te aching, secretarial, and executive positions in Primary, MIA, an d Relie f Society and Sunday School. As editor of the "Ward Paper" she se nt it, a long with personal letters from herself to each of the wards mis sionarie s for many years.
She and her husband worked for many years on the Cannon Stake "Old Folk s " Committee where she was known for her efficiency as she and Ralph pre pa red for and executed highly successful, large scale activities for th e Se nior Citizens of the area. She always supported her husband and chil dre n in their various church, school, and family endeavors. Her voluntee r se rvice to the community involved a great deal of PTA work.
She served as the school secretary in Oquirrh and Mathison Elementary Sc h ools in the Salt Lake School District; also served as an officer in th e S tate School Secretaries Association.
Following their retirement, she and her husband enjoyed several year s o f traveling with various friends and relatives to Europe, North Afric a, a nd China, as well as traveling throughout the United States, Mexic o and C anada. Many of their fondest memories were tied to associations w ith frie nds from the Southern Central States LDS Missions or with thei r "Kanab Ga ng."
She is survived by two sons: Gary Franke (Judith Murdock), South Jorda n ; Ronald Ralph (Cheryl Watson), Summit Park; a daughter, Carol (Marvi n J . Boase), West Valley City; 11 grandsons and four granddaughters; an d si x great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Paul Berkha use n Franke (Helen Wignall), and Raymond Marvin Franke (Louise Thomas) , Sal t Lake City; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Perkins, of Kanab, Utah ; as wel l as numerous nieces and nephews. She is now reunited with her h usband; p arents; and her only sister, Ruth, who died in 1918.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 3, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Lark i n Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where friends may call Friday eveni n g from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Intermen t , Salt Lake City Cemetery. | Franke, Helen (I174180)
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Helen Huber Larter 1913 ~ 2010 "Never, never, never give up".Winston Chu r chill Our mother Helen Huber Larter, 96, was born September 21st, 191 3 t o Lenore and Albert James Huber and died January 5th, 2010. On Decemb er 2 4th, 1934 she married Clark Larter. After 57 years of marriage he pr ecede d her in death. Mother was a strong, outspoken, independent woman w ho ins tilled a strong work ethic in her family. She was a voracious read er an d enjoyed crossword puzzles. Mom provided a warm and inviting hom e wherev er we lived. She worked for the Federal Government for nearly 3 0 years an d managed the Commodore Apartments until she was 92, forging i nnumerabl e friendships. Helen was a member of The Church of Jesus Chris t of Latter -day Saints. She is survived by her children Dr. Patrick (Lin da) Larter a nd Dr. Susan Brady; five grandchildren Jacquelyn Brady, Eliz abeth (Scott ) Levy, Wendy Meyer, Kristy (William) Henderson and Jennife r (Allen) Wood s; and 12 great grandchildren Brecken, Cameron, Zachary, E rica, Tyler, Ka ra Joy, Meadow, Zane, Ashley, Natalie, Paige and Taylor A nn. Friends ma y call upon the family for a wake on Friday, January 8th f rom 6 to 8 p.m . at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lak e City. A privat e burial will be held at Bluffdale City Cemetery. The fa mily wishes to th ank the Avenues Courtyard and Intermountain Hospice fo r their kindness o n Helen's behalf. In lieu of flowers, please make cont ributions to the ch arity of your choice or to St. Sophia School. Onlin e condolences may be s ent to www.starksfuneral.com
Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jan. 6, 2010. | Huber, Helen (I97274)
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Home at Last. Julia Boyter Steele, 89, returned to her heavenly home, Fe b ruary 4, 2011. She was born in Spry, Utah, January 3, 1922, to Carlisl e a nd Julia Belle LeFevre Boyter and was born the fourth of seven childr en . She had a happy Childhood with many fond memories growing up on th e fam ily farm. At the age of seven, Julia and her family moved to Pangui tch, U tah, having many adored experiences. She belonged to the 4-H Clu b and wo n many ribbons at the fair for the articles she made. She was Vi ce-Presid ent of her Junior Class, artist of the yearbook and queen of th e Springti me Dance. She played the clarinet and twirled the baton throug h high scho ol and in the high school bands.
Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m . i n the Panguitch LDS Stake Center. Friends may call at the stake cente r, i n Panguitch, on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Interment wi ll b e in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Ri chfie ld, Salina and Manti.
After Julia graduated from Panguitch High School, she became employe d b y the Telephone Company, as a telephone operator.
During a three-day wartime Christmas break, Julia married her Childhoo d s weetheart, Keith Steele, December 27, 1941, in Las Vegas, Nevada, an d tog ether they moved to San Diego, California, where they were blesse d with t hree children, Clifford, DeLores and Raymond. Their marriage wa s later se aled in the Salt Lake Temple, 1957.
In 1955, Julia and Keith moved home to Salt Lake City, establishing a fa m ily business, which was attached to their home, called Keith’s Hobby Ho us e. For 30 years, Julia and Keith worked side-by-side, as she contribut e d her vast knowledge and expertise to the world of crafts, trains, plan es , and automobiles. Together they raised their children in this uniqu e env ironment, teaching them the joy of hard work and family values. I n 1983 , Julia and Keith retired to their old stomping grounds, where the y met a nd fell in love, Panguitch, Utah.
Julia was a faithful and valiant member of the Church of Jesus Chris t o f Latter-day Saints and served tirelessly her entire life. Julia serv ed o n two Sunday School Stake Boards, in the Liberty and Salt Lake Par k Stake s. When Julia retired to Panguitch, she was called to serve as th e Relie f Society President, of the Panguitch Third Ward, later serving a s the St ake Relief Society President of the Panguitch Utah Stake. She ha s serve d in all auxiliaries as a valued teacher and leader. She also enj oyed he r association with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and has se rved i n many community affairs.
Julia loved living in Panguitch and took great delight as she and Keit h s erved as hosts for General Authorities and prominent visitors. Togeth er , they hosted town gatherings, reunions, weddings and funerals, prepar in g meals and lodgings for hundreds of family, friends and neighbors. He r h ome has been a gathering place for sewing and quilting bees, along wi th m ass cooking and candy making sessions… oh how we’ll miss her famou s fudg e and hearing the laughter and giggles she shared with her belove d sister s, Neucile and Belle.
Julia was a masterful homemaker, organized, immaculate and her home beau t ifully decorated, with a door always open and inviting. She loved to cr oc het, embroider, cook, sew, and create and paint ceramics. Together, sh e a nd Keith designed and built award winning floats. She loved collectin g do lls and dishes. She was magic with little children and loved them de arly . She made friends easily and built life-long relationships whereve r sh e lived. She was a devoted wife and an exceptional mother, always gi vin g her all in sacrifice, love, care and devotion. She was quiet and u n ass uming as she went about doing good and left this world a better pla ce bec ause she graced it by her gentle touch. May God be with you unti l we mee t again
Survived by her loving husband, Keith Steele, of Panguitch, Utah; two so n s, Clifford (Gloria) Steele, of Leeds, Utah; Raymond (Edith) Steele, o f W est Valley City, Utah, and one daughter, DeLores Steele Silfvast of T aylo rsville, Utah. She leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 32 great-grand child ren. Survived by two brothers, George (Renee) Boyter and Harold (Ri ta Jea n) Boyter.
Preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Milton Boyter and Clinton Bo y ter, and two sisters, Belle Smith and Neucille Henrie. | Boyter, Julia (I83320)
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Howard Maurice Ballif 1907 ~ 2008 Howard was born September 21, 1907 , i n Preston, Idaho to Barbara Paul and Louis Henry Ballif. He passed aw ay o n March 6, 2008, in Sandy, Utah. Howard was the youngest of nine chi ldren .
He attended BYU and graduated from the University of Idaho, Magna Cum La u d. He served an LDS mission to Germany. He married Madge Peterson in 19 33 . He was the business manager of the Idaho Statesman newspaper in Bois e , Idaho for 26 years, and he was a CPA.
After retirement, he and Madge served a mission for the LDS Church Build i ng Department in Sacramento, California and Montevideo, Uruguay. He ret ir ed from the LDS Church Finance Department.
Always faithful to the LDS Church, he served nine years in the Bishopr i c and 17 years in the Stake Presidency of the Boise, Idaho Stake. He al s o was a temple ordinance worker in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
He is survived by his children: H. Maurice (Pauline), Howard Barr (Rowen a ), Margot Moore (Larry), and John Paul (Donna), as well as 25 grandchil dr en, 53 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He wa s pre ceded in death by his wife, Madge, a grandson, Mark, and a great-gr andson , Tyler.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 12th from 6-8 p.m. an d pri o r to the services on Thursday, March 13th, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Ser vi ces will follow at 11:00. All will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1 95 0 East 10600 South in Sandy, Utah. | Ballif, Howard Maurice (I163907)
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