56655. Anton Kenrall Samuelson
The Deseret News
August 23, 1973Anton Kenrall Samuelson, 65, 2184-4th East, died Aug. 22 in a Salt Lake hospital of a heart ailment.
Born July 3, 1908, Salt Lake City, to Anton Emanua; and Ruth Woodbury Stay Samuelson. Married Ila Humphreys Oct. 31, 1938, Salt Lake LDS Temple. Employe Steel Contractors Co.
Survivors, widow; daughters, Mrs. Robert L. (Joyce) Kay, Glendale, Ariz.; Mrs. Evan E. (Marie) Thomsen, Soda Springs, Idaho; Mrs. Kai A. (Ilene) Andersen, Salt Lake City, Mrs. R. Fred (Gayle) Pehrson, Sandy; 10 grandchildren, brother, sisters, Wendell E. Murray, Mrs. Elmer E. (Ruth) Hansen, Ogden; Mrs. Clarence (donna) Rice0, Kaysville; Mrs. Al (Ivadene) Bugger, Mrs. Frank (Ethel) Herbert, Mrs. Les (Helen Haacke, Mrs. Glen (Lois) Riley, all Bountiful.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
March 17, 2005Ila May Humpherys Samuelson, age 95, passed away peacefully March 15, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born May 14, 1909 in Paris, Idaho to John Thomas and Jane Pearson Humpherys. Married Anton Kenrall Samuelson October 31, 1938 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Ila was blessed with a long productive and fulfilling life. As a devoted wife and mother, she continually put family first. No sacrifice was too great in behalf of her loved ones. For many years Ila sewed clothes for her children and herself including her daughter's wedding dresses. Her grandchildren called her "pie gramma" because of her expert pie-making skills. She specialized in strawberry, pumpkin and apple pies. A lover of nature, she watched for and fed the birds. Her yard was bordered with roses, lilacs, hollyhocks and violets. She prided herself on living independently for over 95 years.
Ila had a strong and abiding testimony of Jesus Christ. She was a member of the LDS Church and served throughout her life in many callings. The 23 years she served as a temple worker in the Salt Lake Temple were beloved and cherished.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; her husband (deceased August 22, 1973); and a granddaughter. Ila is survived by four daughters, Joyce (Bob) Kay, Lake Havasu, AZ; Maree (Evan) Thomsen, St. Louis, MO; Ilene (Kai) Andersen, Salt Lake City, UT; and Gayle (Fred) Pehrson. Sandy, UT. She was blessed to have 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
The Deseret News
September 12, 2004Edna Janet Dowdle Samuelson passed peacefully away the evening of September 9, 2004.
The oldest daughter of Robert Hazen Dowdle and Lydia Bell Chapman. Edna was born March 12, 1913 in Bancroft Idaho. Edna was a teacher, missionary, mother, grandma, artist and poet.
She blessed many people with loving service, and her artistic talents. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she held numerous auxiliary positions throughout her long, full life.Preceded in death by her husband, Wendell E. Samuelson; son, Rodney K. Samuelson; and sisters, Donna Young and Gladys Shields.
Survived by son, Gary L. (Edna) Samuelson; daughters, Janet (Monte) Nelson and Carol (Richard) Hansen; sister, Lavern Fullmer; and brothers, Harold (Ruth) Dowdle, Wayne (Leda) Dowdle and Robert (JoAnne) Dowdle; 19 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren.
Interment to follow at Lake Hills Memorial Park.
The Deseret News
December 15, 1993Elva R. Samuelson, 80, died December 13, 1993 at a local medical center.
56658. Ruth Catherine Samuelson
The Deseret News
March 27, 1991Ruth Samuelson Hanson, 76, died Monday, March 25, 1991 at her home of natural causes. She was born March 17, 1915 in Tremonton, Utah, a daughter of Anton Emanuel and Ruth Woodbury Stay Samuelson. She married Elmer E. Hanson on May 5, 1940 in Farmington; their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. He died April 7, 1985. She had lived in Tremonton, Blue Creek, Salt Lake City and Bountiful areas and in Ogden since 1940. She had also lived in Phoenix, Arizona.
She graduated from Davis High School in the Class of 1933. She was an active member of the Lomond View Ward. She had served as Relief Society president, Sunday School secretary, Relief Society chorister and a visiting teacher. She had also served in the Primary presidency. She worked many hours crocheting pillow dolls and giving them to family and friends. She was a member of the Daughter of Utah Pioneers.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. R. Bruce (Mary Ann) Perry, Pleasant View; Mrs. Samuel O. (Christina) Stock, West Jordan; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Donna Rice Huntsman, St. George; Helen Haacke and Ethel Herbert, both of Bountiful.
Interment: West Weber Cemetery.
Myers Mortuary
Donna Samuelson Rice Huntsman
Our beautiful, sweet, loving Mother and Grandmother left mortality on February 12, 2012 at the age of 91. She lived a long and wonderful life filled with love, service, and charity for her family and loved ones. Indeed, her love for family characterized her whole life.
Mother was born June 25, 1920 to Anton Emanuel Samuelson and Ruth Woodbury Stay at her home in Blue Creek, Utah, a small community near Tremonton. Her mother died of complications in childbirth several days after her birth. Her father remarried shortly thereafter to Edna Brough, a widow and great family friend. Edna became in the truest sense the only mother that she ever knew.
She married Clarence C. Rice in Riverside, California after graduating BYU in 1942. Clarence had left the university earlier to serve his country in WWII and was then in the US Army Air Force. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They had four children, each born in a different state due to travels incident to the war, education opportunities, and the starting of new businesses. They later settled in Davis County, Utah living in Clearfield and Kaysville for about 25 years before moving to St. George. Clarence died in 1984 after 42 loving years of marriage.
When her children were all of school age she began a 22 year teaching career. She taught all the elementary grades, but found her true calling teaching the kindergarten children of the Davis School District. Many young lives were affected for the good by her kind and dedicated teaching.
After Clarence's death she served a full time mission in the Bradenton, Florida area. Upon returning home she met and married Leland Huntsman, a kind, warm, and generous widower from Enterprise, Utah. They made their home in St. George, and Enterprise, Utah for 22 years.
Their life together was filled with joy and love for which her children and grandchildren are extremely grateful.
Mother was preceded in death by her eternal husband Clarence and a daughter, Lynda.
She is survived by her husband Leland, age 102, her sons Darwin Rice (Lorraine) and Steven Rice (Elizabeth), and her daughter Cinnamon LaRene Bonnett (Paul). She is also survived by 16 natural grandchildren and 20+ great grandchildren.
She is also honored as loving grandmother to the many grandchildren and great grandchildren of husband Leland.
Metcalf Mortuary
Leland Emery Huntsman, 103, died Sunday May 12, 2013 at his home in Enterprise, Utah of causes incident to age.
He was born September 28, 1909 to Emery Edward and Ida Barbara Staheli Huntsman in Santa Clara, Utah, the oldest of twelve children.
He spent his life in Enterprise where he ranched and farmed, and was a trucker.
He grew up as a real cowboy riding the range with his father as soon as he was old enough to leave his mother's side.
He attended school in Enterprise, finishing high school at Dixie College. He attended college in Dixie for a year, and went to BYU for half a year, then he had to return home when his father broke his leg.
He served in the California Mission from 1936 to 1938. Shortly after his return, he married his sweetheart, Wanda Belle Abbott on October 5, 1938 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They set up house in Enterprise, raising a family of five girls and two boys.
He was active in the LDS Church and held many callings. He served as Bishop of the Enterprise Ward for ten years, the last bishop of the Ward before it was split. During his service they built a new chapel, involving raising most of the money and providing much of the labor. He later served as Ward Choir Director, a much loved calling.
He and Wanda were called as Temple workers at the St. George Temple, and later were called to serve a mission when they opened the Seattle Temple. There he was called to be a Sealer, which proved to be a great blessing in his life. He was able to seal one daughter, one son, and numerous grandchildren. In fact, he was scheduled to seal a great-granddaughter this Saturday. They later served a mission at the London Temple Visitor Center. The associations they made at the temple and on their missions enriched the remainder of their lives.
They celebrated their fiftieth anniversary in 1988. Wanda passed away in January of 1989 after a long illness during which Leland took loving care of her. He married Madonna "Donna" Samuelson Rice on his 80th birthday, promising her twenty years. He fulfilled his promise and Donna died after twenty-two years of marriage in 2012. When he married Donna, he acquired another family, and enjoyed being a Grandpa to another group of children.
He was dearly loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and each thought they were his favorite. He has 43 grandchildren, 125 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren with a number on the way. He had a great laugh and we often thought he was going to pass out. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Wanda and Donna; six sisters, Elda (Cecil) Lee, Lily (Harold) Manghum, Winona (Lowell) Hunting, Karma (Leo) Prisbrey, Delilah Huntsman, and Allie (Reed) Harrison; two brothers, Merlin (Lenore) Huntsman and John Huntsman; two daughters, VerLee (Clark) Brenchley and Cheryl (Joseph) Jensen; one son, Lyman (Nancy Shephard, deceased, and Marie Matheson); and most of his friends.
He is survived by two sisters, Laura (Leroy) Drexl and Lenora (Melvin)Truman; one brother, Lewis (Jeanette) Huntsman; his children, Mary Ann (Leslie) Barlow; Kay (Karl) Schmutz; Nick (Jodie) Huntsman; and Lori Huntsman.
Find-a-Grave
Mrs. E. C. Gunderson (Rosetta) Gunderson, 47, of Menan died early Thursday at a Rexburg hospital, of pneumonia following an operation for a carbuncle on her shoulder. She was taken to the hospital last Friday.
Mrs. Gunderson was born Feb. 25, 1889, at Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the daughter of Joseph H. and Mary C. Woodbury Stay.
Mrs. Gunderson was secretary of the Menan Relief Society and an active member of the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers, Sunday School Ward Choir, Relief Society Singing Mothers and had been a faithful church worker.
She was married to Edward C. Gunderson Jun 23. 1909 and they came from Utah to Idaho in Oct. 1912.
Aside from her husband she is survived by five sons and one daughter: Gerald, Joseph, Aden and Grant Gunderson and Leona Purcell, all of Menan. Two brothers J. C. Stay, Huntington Park, Calif., W. V. Stay, Salt Lake City, and three sisters, M. Dott White, Rebecca Jacobson and Catherine Green all of Salt Lake City also survive.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
January 6, 2000RIGBY - Alvin Vern Gunderson, 87, of Menan, Idaho, died Jan. 4, 2000, at his home. He was born June 3, 1912, to Edward Casper Gunderson and Rosetta Stay Gunderson in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He attended the Menan Elementary School for eight years and then three years at the Midway High School. He also attended Ricks College and received a certificate in electricity and wiring. He became a First Aid instructor.
On Nov. 29, 1933, he married Erma Matilda Olsen in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They made their home in Menan, where they lived on an original family farm. He also raised cattle. He built many houses and worked in interior decoration (wall papering and painting). He helped build the Annis LDS Church and the West Piney Girls Camp. He also owned the gravel pit that furnished the sand for the Idaho Falls LDS Temple and for roads and bridges in the Idaho Falls area. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in various positions. From 1982 to 1983, he and his wife served a mission in St. Paul, Minn. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; and he especially loved family outings, his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Erma M. Gunderson of Menan; five sons, Alvin (Yolanda) Gunderson of Idaho Falls, Neil (Althea) Gunderson of Ririe, Kay (Nola) Gunderson of Menan, K. Paul (Deoine) of Terreton, and David (Sherry) Gunderson of Rexburg; two brothers, Joseph (Afton) Gunderson, and Aden (Afton) Gunderson, both of Menan; 26 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Leona Purcell; two brothers, Gerald Gunderson and Grant Gunderson; and his stepmother, Mary Gunderson.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
ctober 20, 2004Erma Matilda Olsen Gunderson, 91, of Menan, died Oct. 16, 2004, at Madison Memorial Hospital. She was born April 23, 1913, in Rigby to Henry Olsen and Florence Christina Lundquist Olsen. She graduated from Rigby High School and from Links Business College in 1931.
On Nov. 29, 1933, she married Alvin Vern Gunderson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
They lived on their farm on the south side of the Menan Buttes until after the Teton Flood, when they moved closer to Menan. She worked as a legal secretary for District Judge George W. Edgington of Idaho Falls, and, intermittently, as a bookkeeper for the Menan Co-op from 1943 until she retired in 1978.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Menan Ward auxiliary organizations, and as secretary for the Stake Relief Society for more than 20 years. She served a mission with her husband to Minneapolis, Minn., from 1982 to 1983.
Survivors include her sons, Alvin Vern (Yolanda) Gunderson of Idaho Falls, Neil Olsen (Althea) Gunderson of Ririe, Kay Ben (Nola) Gunderson of Menan, Keith Paul (Deoine) Gunderson of Terreton, and David Clyde (Yvona) Gunderson of Idaho Falls; three brothers, Dale (Carole) Olsen of Rigby, Roy (Nancy) Olsen of Rigby and Lynn (Adele) Olsen of Idaho Falls; 24 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Frank and Ray Olsen; a sister, Aletha Ahlstrom; and two granddaughters, Daniele Gunderson and Mary Gunderson Moss.
56663. Joseph Marvin Gunderson
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
May 4, 2000MENAN - Joseph Marvin Gunderson, 86, of Menan, died May 2, 2000, at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg. He was born Dec. 10, 1913, in Menan, Idaho, to Edward Casper and Rosetta Stay Gunderson.
He attended schools in Menan and Midway, Idaho. He worked in the Seattle shipyards during World War II and later worked for the Army Corps. Of Engineers building the dike from Ririe to Roberts. He farmed in the Menan area most of his life and worked for 27 years at the INEL as a janitor, in the labor pool, and as an instrument technician and boiler operator. On July 29, 1946, he married Afton Donna Drake in Menan. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to the Southern States. Joseph enjoyed fishing, hunting, his grandchildren and his family.
Survivors include his wife, Afton Gunderson of Menan; daughters, Donna (Mark) Tanner of Shelley, Mary Christensen of Tucson, Calif., Roxie (Kevin) Ashbocker of Lewisville, Idaho, and Nina Afton (Jed) Hodges of Rigby; sons, Dean (Jeannette) Gunderson of Ririe, Ronald (Marsha) Gunderson of Roberts, and Robert Gunderson and Donald (Danni) Gunderson, both of Menan; a brother, Aden (Afton) Gunderson of Menan; 35 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and a daughter, Lela Glunz.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
August 21, 2008Afton Donna Gunderson, 80, of Menan, died at her daughter's home in Rigby on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008.She was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Lorenzo to Henry Drake and Roxey Alice Andrew Drake. She attended schools in Lorenzo and graduated from Midway High School.
On July 29, 1946, she married Joseph Marvin Gunderson in Menan.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Relief Society. Afton was a dedicated wife who loved taking care of her grandchildren, fishing, hunting, camping and crocheting.
She is survived by her children, Donna Jean Tanner of Shelley, Mary Alice Christensen of Tustin, Calif., Roxie Jo (Kevin) Ashbocker of Lewisville, Nina (Jed) Hodges of Rigby, Dean Marvin (Jeannette) Gunderson of Ririe, Ronald Joseph (Marsha) Gunderson of Menan and Robert Alton Gunderson of Idaho Falls; 34 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, two brothers and a daughter, Lela Rosetta Glunz.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
March 9, 1999RIGBY - Leona Gunderson Purcell, 93, of Menan, Idaho, died March 5, 1999, at Columbia Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. She was born Feb. 23, 1916, at Menan, Idaho, to Edward Casper Gunderson and Rosetta Stay Gunderson. She spent most of her life in the Menan area.
On March 20, 1935, she married Maurice James Purcell in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.
She was an excellent cook and loved to quilt and garden. She was involved in community affairs and was one of the first organizers of the Red Cross in Jefferson County.
An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many positions, including Relief Society president. She sang in the church choir and played the piano by ear.
She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. She loved to have her grandchildren around her; she was a real "Mom" to everyone and believed everyone should be treated equally.
Survivors include her husband, M. James "Jim" Purcell of Menan; three daughters, Marie Hill (Don) of Heyburn, Idaho, Lois Purcell of Rigby, Idaho, and Maurine Jane Purser (Steve) of Menan, Idaho; two sons, Dick Purcell (Marian), and Thomas Purcell (Carol), both of Idaho Falls; a foster son, John Quinn (Marlene) of Idaho Falls; three brothers, Vern Gunderson, Aden Gunderson and Joe Gunderson, all of Menan; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and Grant Gunderson.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
April 18, 1999MENAN - Maurice James 'Jim' Purcell, 84, of Menan, Idaho, died April 16, 1999, at Golden Times Adult Service in Lewisville, Idaho, of natural causes. He was born Aug. 25, 1914, in Churchill, Cassia County, Idaho, to Richard Purcell and Lucy Jane Howard Purcell.
He received his education in Churchill and graduated from high school in Ammon.
On March 20, 1935, he married Leona Gunderson in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She died March 5, 1999, after 64 years of marriage.
He was one of the original organizers of the Jefferson County Posse, being president and drillmaster. The posse was organized to help the sheriff in search and rescue and other duties, and they also performed at many rodeos and parades. He was a faithful posse supporter for many years. He had a fleet of trucks and hauled hay and cattle. He also contracted and bought hay for the Idaho Falls Livestock Yards, retiring after 25 years. He continued to work as a bonded hay buyer.
He was active in community service, serving on the Menan Co-op Board of Directors, Fourth of July celebration, Jefferson County Democratic Party, and Mayor of Menan from May 6, 1945, to Aug. 7, 1951. He established the town' s Christmas lights and many other improvements. On March 25, 1948, the governor of Idaho, C. A. Robbins, named him as chairman to serve on the Jefferson County Fire Protection Board. He made a study of the fire district which enabled Menan to have their own fire truck, as well as housing for both the people in charge and the equipment.
He always had a great love for hard work and his horses.
Survivors include three daughters, Marie Hill (Don) of Heyburn, Idaho, Lois Purcell of Rigby, and Maurine Jane Purser (Steve) of Menan; two sons, Dick Purcell (Marian) and Tom Purcell (Carol) both of Idaho Falls; one foster son, John Quinn (Marlene) of Coltman, Idaho; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, his wife, one grandson, and two great-grandsons.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Aden G Gunderson
Birth Year: 1918
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Idaho
State of Residence: Idaho
County or City: Jefferson
Enlistment Date: 25 Jan 1945
Enlistment State: Utah
Enlistment City: Fort Douglas
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignmentrade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of college
Civil Occupation: Skilled brakemen, railroad
Marital Status: Married
_____The Jefferson Star
October 26, 2016Aden Glen Gunderson of Menan died October 20, 2016 at his son's home in Menan. He was 98 years old.
He was born in Menan in 1918, the fifth child of six to Edward Casper Gunderson and Rosetta Woodbury Stay Gunderson. He married Afton Chapman of Rigby on June 23, 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple. They raised six children on a dairy farm north of Menan. He lived most of his life in Menan.
He was an active member of the LDS Church and has served in various callings, including Gospel Doctrine Instructor, High Priest Group Leader and 2nd Counselor in the Bishopric. He has been a faithful High Priest for 69 years and was a faithful Home Teacher. He had a firm testimony of the joy that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can bring into our lives. He had a sure knowledge of a loving Father in Heaven, that Jesus Christ is his Savior and Redeemer and that the Gospel has been restored to the earth. He served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. It was a difficult time not being able to see his wife or two young children for two years. He developed a great love for his country and our flag.
He loved farming and had an abundant amount of common sense that served him well. He loved being with his family. His hobbies were golf, fishing and travel. He was an avid BYU sports fan. He was a great admirer of Mitt Romney. Aden milked cows seven days a week for about 35 years. He worked hard and played hard. He was a humble, patient, slow to anger, kind man and taught by example. He was a peacemaker.
He is survived by a daughter, Jeanine (Don) Bunn of Wendell; sons, Garth (Bonnie) Gunderson of Menan, and Brent (Elaine) Gunderson of Menan, daughters in-law, KendaLee Gunderson of Menan, and Sharon Gunderson of Atlanta Georgia, 30 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren & 25 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, daughter, Sharon (Jerry) Clark, and sons Glenn Gunderson of Atlanta, Georgia, Gerald Gunderson of Menan, two great-great grandchildren, and siblings Gerald Gunderson, Vern (Erma) Gunderson, Joseph (Afton) Gunderson, Leona (Jim) Purcell, and Grant (Noma) Gunderson.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
November 13, 2001MENAN - Afton Chapman Gunderson, 82, of Menan, Idaho, died Nov. 11, 2001, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 1, 1919, in a log cabin in Treasureton, Idaho to Royal Lorenzo Chapman and Agnes Purser Chapman.
She attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School in 1937. She excelled academically and was active in student government and drama productions.
On June 23, 1937, she married Aden Glen Gunderson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They raised six children on a dairy farm north of Menan.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Young Women's president, Primary president and Relief Society instructor. She taught Primary for 30 years and was a visiting teacher for more than 60 years. Her hobbies included music, cooking, camping, fishing and reading to her children and grandchildren. She loved her flowers, garden and yard and her family always came first.
Survivors include her husband, Aden Gunderson of Menan; a daughter, Jeanine (Don) Bunn of Wendell; sons, Glenn (Sharon) Gunderson of Rex, Ga., Gerald A. (Kendalee) Gunderson, Garth (Bonnie) Gunderson and Brent G. (Elaine) Gunderson, all of Menan; 28 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Adele Madison of Boise and June Whittle of Burley.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Nield; three brothers, Truman, Dwain and Lyle Chapman; and a daughter, Sharon Clark.
Post Register (Idaho Falls, ID)
March 25, 1996Grant J. Gunderson, 76, a longtime resident and farmer of Menan, died March 24, 1996, at his home with his family and friends around him.
He was born Jan. 20, 1920, in Menan, to Edward and Rosetta Stay Gunderson. Dad was a young boy when his mother passed away, and he was lovingly raised by his stepmother, Mary Stay Gunderson.
He attended schools in Menan and Midway, where he enjoyed sports and was a star on the basketball team.
In 1940 he married Noma Brower. They were later divorced.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army as a platoon sergeant in Okinawa, and was decorated with the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal.
He was a high priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, serving over the years in many positions and organizations.
Dad was a hard working farmer and loved working the land. After many years of farming, he worked with his son Wayne building fireplace inserts. He also worked at Printcraft Press for his daughter Linda. He was known through the community for his generosity to family, friends and neighbors.
By his example he taught his children an appreciation of hard work, to be generous, to love the gospel, and to enjoy life with a sense of humor.As a grandfather he enjoyed pulling pranks on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They could always count on him to have a treat in his pocket or a fish story to tell.
Dad spent many wonderful hours with his daughter Gwen, and their dog "Lavi" on the Snake River fishing. Her care of him was selfless and will be forever appreciated by other family members.
Thanks to his son Orlin, he spent his last summer at Buttermilk Camp Ground in Island Park, fishing and being with family.
All of his children doted on him and will miss him greatly, but are thankful he is now with his parents and son Roger, who passed away at age 16.
Survivors include his four daughters, Mrs. Gary (Linda) Waters of Idaho Falls, Mrs. Mike (Ann) Summer of Alpine, Utah, Mrs. Blake (Kathy) Neil of Plain City, Utah, and Gwen Gunderson of Menan; three sons, Gary Jay Gunderson of Orem, Utah, Orlin Gunderson of Rigby, and Wayne Gunderson of Ogden, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Jim (Leona) Purcell of Menan; three brothers, Vern Gunderson, Joseph Gunderson and Aden Gunderson, all of Menan; 28 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
EDITED FROM A HISTORY written by his wife:
Joseph was a very small baby and had a hard time to live. He had typhoid fever when a little boy. They thought he had died at one time but he hadn't. Joe seemed to have a strong constitution. He was small and wiry, full of ambition with a desire to live and accomplish much. He never did anything half way.
It was Joseph's job to tend to the cows. As a little boy he herded them bare-footed. Shoes were for Sunday and wintertime. He never had a chance to go to school until the winter and had to stop in the early spring. His mother told me that one day Myrtle came home and reported that her teacher had said to tell her father it was no use to send Joseph to school yet. The next morning the teacher inquired, "What did your father say, Myrtle?" "My father says you should go to Hell." Joe went to school.
Joseph was really loved by all of his brothers and was a pet of his sisters all his life. He was always active in the Church and when called to fill a two-year mission to the Northern States, he accepted, Leaving Salt Lake City 25 October 1911.
I met him in March of 1913 just after he came home from his mission. It was on a Sunday morning while I was visiting a Sunday School in Tremonton, where my sister Ruth lived. He asked if he could sit by me. I was a bit flattered to have a returned missionary pay attention to me. I don't know just when we fell in love. However, Joe wrote the most endearing letters to me from then on and came to Salt Lake several times.
We were married 15 September 1915 in the Salt Lake Temple. After our marriage we took the train to Tremonton and I went to work cooking for potato and beet harvesters. I could hardly wait for Joe to come in after work. He always came home whistling. I loved that music. If he wasn't whistling I'd know something was wrong.
When Fay had started school we left the farm and came to Salt Lake City to live. It wasn't the thing to do to stay on the farm, so Joe took a correspondence course in electrical engineering. We then put all our transferable belongings in a wagon and hayrack and Joe left for Salt Lake. Joe then took back the hayrack and brought our stove and cow down in his wagon.
We worked in Ward dramatics together, taking our plays to Honeyville, Dewyville, etc. Joe taught a Sunday School class, was on the MIA Stake Board, and was a ward teacher. Elwood always had 100% ward teaching. Joe also served two years as a stake missionary. He traveled many miles with horse and buggy and met success in his labors. People loved Joe and he loved to teach them the gospel. He worked for Utah Power and Light Company twenty-one years in all.
He loved gardening, raising both vegetables and flowers, roses and tulips being his specialty.
Arizona Republic
September 18, 1993Fay Green Randall, 76, of Mesa, a homemaker, died September 15, 1993. She was born in Tremonton, Utah.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond; daughters, Joan Shumway and Peggy Hancock; sons, Alfred R. and Nich. H.; and brothers, Joseph and Arnold Green.
Arizona Republic
October 25, 1996Raymond Harvey Randall, 80, of Mesa, died Oct. 22, 1996. He was born in Joseph City.
Survivors include his wife Verna; daughters, Joan Shumway and Peggy Hancock; sons Alfred and Nick; six stepcheldren; sisters, Nedla Brickerhoff, Fern Whiting, Lorana Whiting, Ordene Gottery, Beth Gardner and Evelyn; brothers, Norman and Doyle; 24 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren.
The Orange County Register
February 24, 1993Pearl Adele Tiffany, 74, of Orange, a homemaker, died Sunday.
Burial at the memorial park.
Survived by her husband, Elvin; daughters, Mary Johnson of Anaheim, Clara Jones of Fountain Valley and Jean Cochran of Texas; sons, Joseph, of Lake Forest, and Marvin, of Anaheim; brothers, Arnold Green of Fresno and Joseph Green of Utah; sister, Fay Randall of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Spilsbury Mortuary
Our beloved mother, Ruth Metcalf Green of Ivins, Utah, passed away peacefully at 93 years of age on Sunday, June 21, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 22, 1921, in Brigham City, Utah, to Marie Louise Goodliffe and Lund Dahling Metcalf. She married Arnold Lynn Green on October 4, 1943, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.
Mother grew up in Bear River and Brigham City moving to Salt Lake City as a young woman. She was involved with music and theater, and graduated from Granite High School. In the midst of World War II she married her childhood sweetheart, Arnold, after he returned from serving a mission for the LDS church. She then supported Arnold as he served his country as a yeoman in the United States Navy. Following the war they settled in Salt Lake City while Arnold studied at the University of Utah. After graduation they moved to Fresno, California where they raised their family. In 2007 she moved to Ivins to live with a daughter.
She is known for her contagious smile, her quick wit, and a spirit of love and goodness that encircles all within her influence. She considered her most important life's work to be her family, for which her posterity will ever be grateful and blessed. She served with love in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, teaching hundreds of children to love music and to love their Savior and His Gospel. She also served a mission alongside her husband among the Hmong refugees of the San Joaquin Valley.
She is survived by her children Sheryl (Kent Martineau) of West Bountiful, Utah; Becky LaBella of Corning, New York; Cathy (Gary Baker) of Ivins, Utah; Vauna Marie (Roland Kelly) of Fresno, California; and Debbie (Tony Osborn) of Tucson, Arizona. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and her brother, Duane (Donna) Metcalf of West Valley City, Utah.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, a granddaughter and a great grandson.
The Salt Lake Tribune
April 4, 2010Joseph Verl Green 4/22/1925 ~ 4/1/2010
Joe was preceded in death by his lovely wife LaVern Banger Green and daughter Randy Alder Green.
He married his sweetheart LaVern in the Salt Lake Temple August 15, 1946 and always said she was his "Perfect 10".
Joe left 5 children behind: Karen White (Max); Dale Green (Vicki); Vicki Fox (Dick); Wendy Skog; Carri Green (Dana); nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT)
December 4, 2003LaVern Green passed away peacefully in her home on November 30, 2003 in West Valley City, Utah. LaVern was born October 14, 1929 in Granger, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sisters, and one daughter.
She is survived by, and was married 57 years to her husband, Joseph V. Green; son, Dale (Vicki Ann); daughters, Karen (Max), Vicki (Dick), Wendy, Carri, Tawnia; grandchildren, Steve (Linda), Julie (Chris), Dustin (Jayme), Angie (Brandon), D.J, Adam, Nikki (Silvano) Tiler, Rachael ; and great grandchildren, Amy, Brittany, Zaden, Austin and Dylan.
LaVern will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. She devoted her life to her family and we are all better people for it. Her special spirit will not be forgotten. It has been said that LaVern is the best there is. Her husband, Joe, says she is better!
The following is the special poem shared by Joe and LaVern.
"Sweetheart"
"I thought that you would like to know that someone's thoughts go where you go; that someone never can forget the hours we spent since first we met; that life is richer, sweeter far for such a sweetheart as you are. And now my constant prayer will be. That God will keep you safe for me."
I was born on 17 May 1898 in Salt Lake City, S-Lk County, Utah at thehome of my parents on 221 J. Street, located on 4th Avenue. I was the first daughter and fifth child born to John Francis Gunn and Mary Ann Deseret Jackson. Preceding me were brothers; John Francis (Frank), Walter Leslie (Walt), Benjamin LeRoy (Roy) and William David Owen (Bill).When I was still a baby we moved to 323 H Street where six more children were born; Alice, Lawrence Jackson, Viola (Vi) Jackson, Clifford Jackson (Cliff), Daisy Jackson and Zelma Jackson.
My father, John Francis Gunn, was born 19 September 1868 in Salt Lake City, S-Lk County, Utah, the son of Benjamin Gunn and Alice Bowdidge.
My mother, Mary Ann Deseret Jackson, was born 19 September 1870 in Logan, Cache County, Utah, the daughter of Mary Ann Owen and Thomas R. Jackson.
I was blessed by my father on 3 July 1898 in the Twenty-First Ward, Salt Lake Stake. I was baptized 4 August 1906, in the Twentieth Ward, Ensign Stake. I remember well the day I was baptized in the baptistery of the Tabernacle on Temple Square. The fathers didn't have the privilege of baptizing their children then. The Priests of the Stake were assigned to take care of it. I was baptized by Mathanial Thomas, a Priest. He baptized his son, David first and then me. Baptismal clothes were not furnished so we wore our own clothes. I had a nice, heavy white dress and long white stockings that I wore. There were a lot of children to be baptized and we took up two or three rows. We all stood on the benches so we could see while waiting our turn. I was confirmed the next day in Fast and Testimony Meeting by my father, John Francis Gunn.
During school hours we had to march to and from class. One day when I was marching a button broke and my red flannel petticoat, with crocheted lace on the bottom, fell off. Embarrassed, I grabbed it up fast hoping not too many had seen it. Later, a fellow that worked with Val, and had been in my class, told Val he remembered me and the day I lost my red petticoat at school.
My childhood was very happy. We enjoyed many family picnics and other activities. I roamed the hills north of Salt Lake City with my brothers, sisters and friends. Father used to take us hiking in City Creek Canyon where we spent many happy hours and had pleasant experiences. Digging Sego Lily bulbs was a lot of fun for us. I can remember even today what good eating they were. One Sunday we walked up to 6th Avenue and B Street, Dad pointed to a spot and said "That is where the State Capital is to be built". His statement always came to my mind when the Capital was finally built on that spot.
When we lived on 323 H Street, we had a large dog. It was good natured until someome shot it in the ear. During a 4th of July celebration, he was spooked by an exploding firecracker and jumped up on a little girl. Dad was told he had to dispose of the dog so he took him up in the hills and killed him.
When I was six years old, I contracted small pox from my older brother, Walt. All nine children had it. My mother then took sick and she was the sickest of all. We were living at 323 H Street at the time. A storekeeper in the neighborhood had a son with the disease. He had him concealed in his home in back of the store. My brother would go to the store for mother before going to school and had come in contact with the small pox in this way. A number of cases resulted from that source.
When we lived on the avenues, the stairs leading to the front door were not completed, so dad put wood planks to walk on. We children were alone at home one day when an Indian Squaw knocked on our door. We were too frightened to open the door so I called out that we couldn't open the door because we all had the measles. The Squaw turned and bounced down the planks as fast as she could go. She was more frightened than we were.When I was twelve, my mother let me wear her engagement ring. I went outside to bring my brothers and sisters in from the sand pile to bathe and get ready for bed. They were nearly through with the sand castle they were building so I helped them finish. Forgetting I had the ring on I brushed the sand off my dress and the ring flew off. It was getting dusk so fast, I looked for the ring and couldn't see it. I sent the children in then knelt down and asked my Heavenly Father to help me find it. When I stood up the ring was right at the toe of my shoe. That has always influenced my life as to the value of faith and prayers. I have seen many incidents in my life where the sick have been healed through prayer and by the laying on of hands. Being the eldest daughter there was always plenty to do. When my youngest sister, Zelma, was born I was just past twelve. The next to the youngest was just twenty-one months old. I took care of the home with the cooking, ironing, cleaning and looking after my younger brothers and sisters. My grandmothers, aunts and older brothers use to help.
On 4 August 1915 we moved to 3064 Highland Drive. I was seventeen at the time. The Gunn family lived there until 1940 when dad sold it for $3,000.00. It later became valuable commercial property.
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The Deseret News
October 16, 2000Rhoda Deseret Gunn Stay born 17 May 1898 in Salt Lake City to John Francis and Mary Ann Gunn. Entered into eternal life 12 October 2000 at Salt Lake City. Married Wilford Valentine Stay 14 June 1917 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Rhoda was an active lifetime member of the LDS Church serving in several callings. Along with her husband she served a full time mission for her church in Nebraska where she touched many souls for good. She worked in the Salt Lake Temple as an ordinance worker for 16 years. Rhoda was a devoted mother and delighted in cooking and sewing for her seven children. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Her sweetheart returned to heaven in 1971. She is survived by her children; Mary Fern Rice, Salt Lake, Betty Jean and Chet Bailey, Salt Lake, VaLois Ruth Strait, Salt Lake, Wilford (Bill) Gunn and Norma Stay, Thousand Palms, CA, Val Gunn and Phyllis Stay, Murray, Utah, Dennis Gunn and Maxine Stay, Orem, 25 granchildren, 122 great-grandchildren, 54 great great-grandchildren, and one sister Daisy Hantz, Monette, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by a daughter; Rhoda Myrtle Wixom, sons-in-law; Blaine Wixom, Walt Rice, and great-grandsons; Moroni Strait and Korbet Rice, Otho Strait, and also a grandson, Walton Rice.
The Deseret News
June 3, 1997
Rhoda Myrtle Stay Wixom, age 79, died at her daughter's home June 1, 1997 in Salt Lake City after a long illness. She was born May 16, 1918 in Salt Lake City, to Wilford Valentine and Rhoda Deseret Gunn Stay. She married Blaine Jackson Wixom on her birthday, May 16, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple.A mother devoted to her four children, she made draperies in her home to finance their missions and education. Later, as a library research assistant for the University of Utah, she pursued her lifelong love of learning. Her dream of an occupation was to have all the great books at her fingertips. To her, reading, travel, square dancing, and the associations she and her husband, Blaine, made through their years with the Sons of the Utah Pioneers and friends were joys of her life. She loved to serve and did so in community, church and educational matters.
As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in all of its auxiliaries and loved to study and discuss its doctrines. Inseparable from her husband, she cherished the time they served together as missionaries in East Texas.
She is survived by her mother, Rhoda Stay, Salt Lake City, three sisters, Mrs. Walton L. Rice (Fern) Murray, Mrs. C. Edwin Bailey (Betty) Holladay and Mrs. Otho Straight (Valois) West Valley City, three brothers, Bill Stay (Norma) Palm Springs, California, Val Stay (Phillis) Salt Lake City, Dennis Stay (Maxine) Orem and two daughters, Mrs. Richard E. Black (Pam) Sandy, Mrs. Lane Wallace (Rhonda) Columbus, Ohio, two sons B. Jackson, Jr. (Rosemary) Salt Lake City and Gary A. (Christine) Sandy, 23 grand children and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wixom was preceded in death by her father and her husband.
Burial will be at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
The Deseret News
December 19, 1996Blaine Jackson Wixom, age 79, died December 18, 1996 of complications related to Alzheimer's Disease. His mind failed him before his heart. He was born January 19, 1917 in Garland, Utah to Justin Arthur Wixom and Margaret Elizabeth Hauck. He married Rhoda Myrtle Stay on her birthday, May 16, 1940, in the Salt Lake Temple.
A retired employee of the Utah Department of Transportation, most of his work life was spent in the design and surveying of the state's roads and highways. He loved most his time in the out-of-doors, especially when it included his children and grandchildren. A wonderful Christmas-father and grandfather-it is only appropriate we bid goodbye in this his highest of seasons. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he and his sweetheart count as one of their blessed memories the time they spent serving a mission for their church in East Texas.
He is survived by his wife, his brother Paul, Port Orchard, Washington, two daughters and two sons, Mrs Richard E. Black (Pamela) Sandy, B. Jackson, Jr. (Rosemary) Holladay, Mrs. Lane J. Wallace (Rhonda) Columbus, Ohio, Gary Arthur (Chris) Sandy; 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Doug, Ken and Theron.
Burial will be at theWasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
The Deseret News
February 27, 2007Mary Fern Rice Beloved Mother Our loving mother passed away peacefully the morning of February 26th, 2007 from complications of congestive heart failure. Fern was born December 3rd, 1920 to Wilford Valentine and Rhoda Deseret Stay in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Fern graduated from Granite High School and subsequently married the love of her life, Walton Leonard Rice, in the Salt Lake Temple September 18th, 1941, who preceded her in death (1996). Fern and Walt lived in Murray, Utah for over 50 years. Fern was very active in her religion and held many callings in the church, including Relief Society President, Primary Teacher, and many others.
Preceded in death by her oldest son, Walt Jr. and survived by her other three sons, Kent (Christine) Rice, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, John (Gretchen) Rice Shelton, Washington, and Jeff (Sherry) Rice Draper, Utah, seven grandchildren and two great- granddaughters. One of Fern's greatest joys in life was spending time with her family and she will be missed dearly by each of them.
Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates.
The Deseret News
December 18, 1996Walton Leonard Rice, 77, passed away December 16, 1996 at Cottonwood Hospital of congestive heart failure. Walt was born September 8, 1919 to Ruth Zobel and Leonard Rice in Castle Gate, Utah. Walt was the second of five children. He married M. Fern Stay Rice Sept. 18, 1941. He owned and operated Rice Heating and Air Conditioning for over 50 years. We loved and will miss him.
He is survived by his wife, Fern; sister, Betty Mentzer, Pendleton, Oregon; son, Kent (and Marie) of Salt Lake; son, John (and Gretchen) of Shelton, Washington; and Jeff (and Sherry) of Draper. He had seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, Walton Jr., mother and father and one grandson, both brothers and one sister.
Interment: Redwood Memorial Park.
The Salt Lake Tribune
April 13, 2014Betty Jean Stay Bailey, 90, beloved wife, mother, and "Grandma," passed away on April 9, 2014.
She endured well to the end and was an example to her loved ones of peace-making, persistence, resilience, and positivity.
Betty is survived by her loving children, Chester E. III (Chris), Carl (Judy), Crestin (Sandra), Cortland (ElLois), Ella Dee Pierce (Kent), and Chad (Michelle); thorty-six grandchildren; forty-seven great-grandchildren; best friend and companion, Delsa Wilson; sister, Valois Strait; and brothers, Bill Stay, Val Stay, and Dennis Stay.
The Salt Lake Tribune
December 12, 2004Chester Edwin Bailey, Jr., 81, beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away on December 7, 2004. He lived life to the fullest and blessed the lives of all those who knew him.
Chester was born on Pioneer Day, July 24, 1923. He was never afraid of hard work and taught this to his children and grandchildren.
Chester graduated from Granite High School in 1942, where he met his future sweetheart, Betty Jean Stay. They were married on February 17, 1949 and later were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.
Chester was a Veteran and served in World War II. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings, including Bishop of the Winder Ninth Ward.
Chester was an extraordinarily creative and entrepreneurial man. He founded and was president of La Bai Draperies and was proud that he never retired from what he loved to do. He was honored to have his handiwork in many LDS Temples around the world.
Chester is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Stay; his brother, Robert (Betty); his sister, Eleanor Lawrence (Joe); his loving children, Chester E. III (Chris), Carl (Gina), Crestin (Sandra), Cortland (ElLois), Ella Dee Pierce (Kent), and Chad (Michelle); thirty-six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many others who called him grandpa.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Otho L Strait
Birth Year: 1919
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Iowa
State of Residence: Iowa
County or City: Scott
Enlistment Date: 4 Oct 1940
Enlistment State: Iowa
Enlistment City: Cedar Rapids
Branch: Quartermaster Corps
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for assignment to another corps area
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Packing, filling, labeling, marking, bottling, and related occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 142
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The Salt Lake Tribune
October 4, 1998Otho Louis Strait, 79, passed away Oct. 2, 1998. He was born June 28, 1919 in Corning, Iowa to Elgin and Flossie Strait. Married VaLois Stay Strait, Feb. 14, 1956. Sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple, August 9, 1972. He was a high priest in the LDS church. Served in the US Army during World War II. He volunteered as a singer in several Salt Lake City nursing homes. Employed by Monroe Sand & Gravel.
Preceded in death by one son and one grandson. Survived by his wife and two sons, Richard Dean (Beth) and Jacob Michael; two stepchildren, Edward Franklin Smedley (Helen) and Debbie Ruth Neal (Randy); 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Garden City Telegram
March 16, 1931Major J. J. Haskell, Garden City, died yesterday morning at his home, Major Haskell, who has been ill since the World War has been seriosly ill for several weeks.
His two daughters, Jacquelyn and Mrs. William Braddock came from Kansas City yesterday. Other survivors are his wife and his father.
Major Haskell was a veteran of the World War, havibng served overseas and before the war was active in the National Gaurds. He was a first lieutenant and later a captain in the old company "C", second regiment of the national gaurds of Kansas, his company was organized here in 1905.
Major Haskell was employed by the Garden City Company before his illness.Interment will be made in Valley View cemetery.
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History of Half a Century
Hamer NorrisMajor John J. Haskell
Major Haskell acquired a liking for a military career and a knowledge of the art of war at the time he was an officer in Company K. He had a splendid mathematical mind, capable of solving the most difficult military problems. The rules of war he studied and knew perfectly. While he was strict disciplinarian, demanding and expecting obedience to orders, always seeing that his orders were carried out, yet never having to resort to harsh measures or severe punishment. The ability to handle men, principally by appealing to their manhood and sense of duty, was manifested during the war. This was the more remarkable from the fact that most of the men in his command had been recruited from the slums of Kansas City and St. Louis. Most of them were as tough as they make them but he kept them in order and responsive to orders with but little friction. There was not a soldier in his command that was not willing to lay down his life, or enter upon the most hazardous duty, because he treated them as human beings. After the Armistace he was made military commander of the City of Metz, and continued to act in that difficult position until his troops were returned to the United States to be mustered out of the service. The population of Metz was mostly French, who had been under German rule since the War of 1871. This rule was irksome to them, and naturally when the German power was overthrown the French became arrogant and there were constant disorders and strive, making Major Haskell's work exceedingly difficult. That he succeeded in handling the difficult situation is amply verified when General Bullard and Liggitt even going so far as to write him a personal letter commending him as an officer, and offering to assist him in any way he could when he returned to private life. The weight of his responsibilities and the hard work he was called on to perform, undermined his health, and after a few years of suffering he passed on, another victim of war, another true American who made the supreme sacrifice for his country. Major Haskell's military career was not confined to the World War for we find him in active duty on the Mexican border during the trouble with that country. His services were hardly completed there until he was ordered to Camp Doniphan to assist in training the troops destined for service in the great conflict. So rapidly was the work of training at Camp Doniphan that these trrops were among the very first to go to France, fully prepared to enter the conflict, the equal of any soldiers in the world. What a fine record they made in the conficts that followed.
A better picture could not have been painted, or a truer estimate of the man penned than is found in the tribute to his memory written by his old friend and companion in arms, Capt. Frank Ewing, who wrote: "Major Jack has passed on and hundreds of Finney county and Western Kansas mourn a true friend. Major Haskell's long life in this community, his close personal contact with hundreds of all classes of citizens served to endear him to all his acquaintenances; to be an acquaintence of Jack Haskell meant to be his friend. The community has los a useful citizen, individuals a trusted friend. Major Haskell was a fine citizen, a gallant soldier whose name and fame stand high in the annals of the state of Kansas. Jack has gone but his memory will remain green in the hearts of his fellow citizens"
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Kansas, Enrollment of WWI Veterans, 1930
Name: John Jarvis Haskell
Residence Place: Garden City, Finney
Branch of Service: Army
Rank at Discharge: Major
Volume Description: Volume 12: Elk, Ellis, Ellsworth, Finney
Garden City Telegram
December 9, 1949Mrs. Elodie Norris Haskell, a Garden City Pioneer who endeared herself to people of all ages for her ready wit, her tolerance, and her ferocious loyalty to family and friends, died at her home, 613 Eleventh Street, at 7:30 a.m. today. She had been ill for approximately a year.
Mrs. Haskell came to Garden City in 1886, only a few years after the town was founded, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Norris and family. Her father and her uncle, Hamer Norris, published the Garden City Herald, one of the early day local newspapers.
Mrs. Haskell was born in Batavia, O., the daughter of Shepard G. and Mary Brunaugh Norris. The Norris family moved to Albuquerque, N.M., when she was a baby. Mrs. Haskell attended the Garden City schools and the University of Kansas.
She was married in 1902 to Major John Jarvis Haskell, Major Haskell died in 1931. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Braddock of this city and Mrs. Jacqueline Corzine of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Betsey and Bim Braddock of this city, and Carolyn and John Corzine of Kansas City; one brother, Guy D. Norris of this city; and a niece and nephew, Mrs. Louis Kampschroeder and Gurney Norris of this city.
Marriage Notes for Joyce Elizabeth Haskell and William James Braddock
MARRIAGE:
Unidentified Garden City newspaper
March 1, 1930
At eleven o'clock Saturday morning at the Community church occurred the ma
rriage of Miss Joyce Elizabeth Haskell, daughter of Major and Mrs. John Jarvis Haskell and Mr. William James Braddock of Kansas City Missouri.
Marriage Notes for Judith Haskell Cattell and Herbert Everett Gernert
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Chicago Daily Tribune
June 25, 1922
The marriage of Miss Judith Haskell Cattell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch
ibald Callell of 5474 Hyde Park boulevard, and Herbert Everett Gernert of Louisville, Ky, will take place Wednesday evening at the Hyde Park Congregational church.
Princeton Alumni Weekly
Herb Gernert, a prominent investment manager, died April 16, 2012, after a brief illness.
Herb was in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. At Princeton he was in Charter and graduated in October 1947 with honors in economics. He earned an M.B.A. from NYU.
Herb's professional life was in the investment world. He began his career with Brown Brothers Harriman. Then it was on to Cyrus J. Lawrence and Vilas-Fischer prior to founding his own management and consulting firm. He managed a portion of Princeton's endowment from 1977 to 1987 and taught as an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He lectured for the American Management Association, and was a former president of the Harding Township (N.J.) Board of Education.
In 1952, Herb and Sally Hanson were married. They produced daughter Lynn and son David. Herb is survived by Sally, Lynn, and David. The class offers its condolences.
Marriage Notes for Jean Haskell Cattell and Maynard Bertram Barnes
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Chicago Daily Tribune
April 5, 1924
Miss Jean Haskell Cattell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Cattell of 5
474 Hyde Park boulevard, and Maynard Bertram Barnes will be married tonight at the residence of the bride's parents, the Rev. Edward Scribner Ames reading the service in the presence of the immediate families. The bride's only attendant will be her sister, Mrs. Herbert Everett Gernert of Louisville, and G. Howland Shaw, first secretary of the American embassy at Constantinople, will be best man for Mr. Barnes. Mr. Barnes and his bride will sail next Wednesday for Europe and, after a short honeymoon, will be at home in Angora, Turkey, where Mr. Barnes is American delagate. During the last three years Mr. Barnes has been American voce counsul at Smyrna. He and Miss Cattell were classmates at Grinnell college.
56683. Warren McCarrick Haskell
Oakland Tribune
April 11, 1972Haskell, Warren McCarrick, in Alameda April 9, 1972, beloved husband of Maureen Haskell of Alameda; loving father of Cooper of Bogota, Columbia, South America, and Warren Robert Haskell of Ukiahj; dear son of Mrs. Daisy Haskell of Oakland, brother of Edmond W. Haskell of Sutter Creek, Owen W. Haskell of Lafayette, Miss Marion D. Haskell and Mrs. Lois W. Lowe of Oakland and the late Albert W. Haskell; grandfather of 10 grandchildren. A native of Oakland; aged 64 years. A member of Apollo Lodge No. 3957 F and AM of Alameda and member of Master and Foreman association, Alameda Naval Air Station
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Marion Haskell
Gender: Male [sic female]
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1922
Death Date: 18 Jul 1977
SSN: 551281177
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Sep 1943
Release Date 1: 18 Jun 1945
Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA)
November 3, 2011Owen Wesley Haskell Oct. 21, 1923 - Oct. 29, 2011 Resident of Knights Ferry Owen, 88, of Knights Ferry, CA passed away on Saturday, October 29th, 2011.
Owen is survived by his 3 daughters, all of Knights Ferry: Laura Simons, Dolleen Haskell and Shavon Haskell, along with 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
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Modesto Bee
November 3, 2011:OWEN WESLEY HASKELL
October 21, 1923 - October 29, 2011Owen, 88, of Knights Ferry passed away peacefully of natural causes at home on Saturday, October 29th, 2011.
Owen was raised in Oakland, CA; he graduated from Laney College. He was Staff Sergeant in the 549th Night Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Corp., WWII Pacific Theatre.
Owen was Vice President of Haas & Haynie, Inc. from 1956 to 1965. In 1968 he established Owen W. Haskell, Inc., based in Lafayette, CA. In 1986 he went into partnership with his son Gregg and daughter Shavon as Haskell & Haskell Engineering and Construction Services, Inc., based in Knights Ferry.
Owen met his wife, Zelia Juanita (Ulrich) Memorial Day weekend 1948, while passing through Knights Ferry. They were married September 24, 1948, and started their home in Oakland, moving to Lafayette in 1955 where they raised their family and were active in the Lafayette United Methodist Church and the Lafayette Lions Club.
In 1986 Owen and Juanita moved to Knights Ferry. Juanita passed away in 1988. Later reunited with long-time friend Mary Hayes, Owen moved to Crow Canyon Country Club, San Ramon. Following Mary's passing, Owen returned to Knights Ferry where he resided until his death. Owen is also preceded in death by his son, Gregg (5/18/10).
Owen is survived by his 3 daughters, all of Knights Ferry: Laura Simons, Dolleen Haskell and Shavon Haskell, along with 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Owen also cherished his second family, Mary's sons Mark and Peter Hayes and their families.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Owen W Haskell
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: California
State of Residence: California
County or City: Alameda
Enlistment Date: 28 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: San Francisco
Branch: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Carpenters
Marital status: Single, without dependents
Height: 74
Weight: 154
Humbolt Standard
March 18, 1954George Washington Highes, 77, of 1908 Compton Road died this morning at a local hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Mendicino county and had lived in this part of alifornia for 50 years. By occupation he was a retired bartender.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hughes, of Eoreka; five sons, Warren and Bertram Hughes of Vacaville, Perry Hughes of Greenview, Arthur and Charles Hughes of Eureka; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Smith, of Oakland; a brother CharlesC. Hughes of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Thomas, of Ukiah; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Find-a-GraveMildred Jeanette Hughes, a 100-year-old resident of Greenview passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.
Mildred was born on Sept. 15, 1912 in Yakima, Wash. to Milton and Adelaide Orrell and moved to Siskiyou County in 1936. She worked on the school board in Greenview and Etna, and was the postmaster and clerk at the Greenview Post Office for many years, until she retired. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, going on trips to Depot Bay, baking, and as a seamstress, she worked on many projects to perfection. She made dolls and doll clothing from scratch and accumulated a fascinating collection of dolls that many have enjoyed over the years. Mildred had found so much joy recently, working on her life story of 100 years for the local Etna website www.fromoverthehill.info with Che'usa.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Perry "Bud" Hughes, her two children Arlene and Milton Hughes and her son-in-law Chuck Cromwell.
Mildred is loved and survived by her daughter Carolynne Burgess of Wenatchee, Wash.; Beverly Berryhill of Etna; her grandchildren Chuck Cromwell, Julie Smith, Ken, Bob, and Jeff Berryhill, Larry French, Jerry Hughes, Lonna Brown, Brenda Thurston, and Kristi and Kelly Hughes; many great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends
Mildred leaves us all with many years of unforgettable memories and a piece of her in our hearts.
U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Virgil M Allen
Service Info.: 1ST SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1914
Death Date: 28 Nov 1981
Service Start Date: 28 Jul 1942
Interment Date: 4 Dec 1981
Cemetery: Riverside National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 22495 Van Buren Boulevard Riverside, CA 92518
Buried At: Section 4 Site 1749
56693. Bertram Augustus Hughes
The Reporter (Vacaville, CA)
November 1, 2002A memorial service for Bertram A. Hughes, 87, of Vacaville will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Vacaville High School gym. Inurnment will be private. Mr. Hughes died Oct. 21, 2002, in Martinez. Born Feb. 9, 1915, in Fairfield, he resided in Vacaville all his life. He worked for the Vacaville Unified School District for 25 years and was also a shoemaker. He was a member of the Solano County Historical Society, California State Historical Society and member and official of the Northern California Black Belts Association.
Mr. Hughes is survived by his daughter, Judy Lopez of Vacaville; sister-in-law, Mildred of Greenview; granddaughter and husband, Tracy and Russ Harrison of Vacaville; grandsons and wives, Perry and Jackie Lopez, Scott and Susan Lopez, all of Vacaville, Shay and Lucy Lopez of Atwater; 11 great-grandchildren; cousin, Adele Moscucci of San Leandro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, in 1985.
U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985
Name: George R Haskell
Birth Date: 1915
Military Date: 30 Jul 1943
Publication Date: 1 Jul 1944
Title: Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Naval and Reserve
56698. Harriette Genieve Webster
Union-News (Springfield, MA)
April 4, 1995Harriette G. (Webster) Morrell, 85, formerly of 42 Adams Road, a operator for the former New England Telephone Co. (now NYNEX) for more than 30 years, died Sunday in a local nursing home. She was born in Orange, and moved here as a child. She was graduated from Greenfield High School.
She worshipped at the First Congregational Church of Turners Falls, and was a chorister and member of its Friends in Council. She played the violin, piano and organ, and was a former violinist in the Pioneer Valley Symphony. She was in the Council of Telephone Pioneers and Eastern Star's Arcana Chapter 81, for which she also served as organist.
Her husband, Roland W. Morrell, died in 1989. Mrs. Morrell leaves a brother, Virgil of Flushing, Mich., and several nephews and nieces.
56699. Virgil Southard Webster
Dayton Daily News
March 2, 2008WEBSTER, Virgil "Bill" Southard age 92, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Hillspring of Springboro Nursing Center, where he resided since January of 2002. Born in Orange, MA on May 18, 1915, to Albert Ball Webster and Genieve Lillian (Haskell) Webster,
Bill is survived by his former wife and friend, Ellie Webster of Trenton, and their three children, Connie (Ed) Purdum of Franklin, Karen (Gary) Day of Middletown, and Lois Webster (Ken) Hollon of Miami Township; his son, James H. Webster of FL, and his two daughters Jeanne Webster and family and Joannie (Webster) Demlow and family, both of KY; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.