Mendon, Utah Obituaries: C ~ Index


Alfred George Cammack, Jr. ~ Veteran Korea

Alfred George Cammack Jr.— 73 our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, May 4th, 2005 at the Sunshine Terrace Nursing Home in Logan with his loving wife by his side. George was born in Providence on June 1st, 1931 to Alfred George Cammack Sr. and Marva Mae Mathews. The oldest of four children, he grew up working with his Grandpa Mathews on the family farm in Providence. George graduated from Logan High School in 1949. He attended Utah Agricultural College (Utah State University). In 1951, he joined and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the USS Rendova CVE, in San Diego, California, during the Korean War. On November 8th, 1952, George married Joyce Leona Daggett, in San Diego. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. George worked in many industries during his life: food-maker in Houston, Texas, Heston of Utah, E.A. Miller and retired from Logan Manufacturing Company. After retiring from L.M.C., George and Joyce started their business "Batteries Not Necessary" making wooden toys and crafts. He was a talented artist, sculptor and wood carver. One of his greatest pleasures in life was raising and showing horses with his children and grandchildren. George was a high priest and had served in many callings for the L.D.S. Church. From June of 1995 to December of 1996, George and Joyce served an L.D.S. mission at the Logan Genealogical Library. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; and four children, Rebecca Olson of Logan, Deanna Crockett of Logan, Kenneth Cammack of Logan and Belinda (Bruce) Zundel of Portage. He was the proud grandfather of twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Ronald Cammack of Paradise; and a sister, Karen Wilhelm of Soda Springs, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Alan Cammack. Graveside services with military honors will be held at one p.m. on Monday, May 16th, at Mendon City Cemetery, Center Street and 200 West in Mendon. Services are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Nurses and CNA's of Wing Two at Sunshine Terrace and the staff of VistaCare Hospice for their loving care and concern for George. ~The Herald Journal, May 11th 2005.


Richard Vincent Campbell

Federal Way, Washington— Richard Vincent Campbell, four months, died Thursday, September 29th, 1988, at his home of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He was born May 22nd, 1988 in Federal Way, Washington, the son of Scott Jay and Dawna Lyn Campbell. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Roger Dean Campbell, and two sisters, Kelley Marie and Kara Lee Campbell, all of Federal Way, Washington; grandparents, Curtis and Inez Campbell, Lewiston; Heber and Shirley Hardman, Logan; great-grandparents, Don and Irene Crowther, River Heights. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Federal Way 8th Ward chapel with Bishop Ricker Jones conducting. Graveside services will be Wednesday at eleven a.m. in Cache Valley with the cemetery to be announced in a future edition of The Herald Journal. Arrangements are under the direction of Cranney Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, October 2nd, 1988, page 4.


John Frederick Caton

Mendon, Utah— John Fredrick (Jack) Caton, 58 died Monday, August 22nd, 1988, in Logan Regional Hospital. He was born July 2nd, 1930, in Hollywood, California. He married Barbara Taylor on July 29th, 1948, in Las Vegas. The marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles L.D.S. temple. They were later divorced. He grew up and received his education in Los Angeles, California, later moving to Corona, California, where he lived for seventeen years. He moved to Wellsville where he lived for six years and then to Mendon in 1985. He worked as a truck driver for various trucking companies. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law: Dennis and Dian Caton, Lisbon, Iowa; Jim and Liane Caton, Anaheim, California; Brian Caton, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas; Michael Caton, Logan; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Tom Langston, Riverside, California; Cathy and Dan Flammer, Logan; Cindy and Darwin Thompson Logan; nineteen grandchildren; and one sister, Carole Ester, Ventura, California. He was preceded in death by one son Bob Caton. Graveside services will be Saturday at three p.m. in the Mendon Cemetery with Bishop Russell D. Glenn conducting. ~The Herald Journal, August 25th, 1988, page 4.


Barbara Sorensen Williams Christensen

Ogden, Utah— Barbara S. (Bobbie) Christensen, 80 died Wednesday, May 24th, 1995 at a local nursing center. She was born June 15th, 1914 in Corinne, Utah a daughter of Chauncey L. and Josephine Gardner Sorensen. She married Dale Christensen, on March 1st, 1948 in Ogden. Surviving are her husband of Ogden, two brothers and three sisters, Fred, Leon, Anita, Leyonda and Mary Sue; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 30th, three p.m. at the Mendon Cemetery. Friends may call at the Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden from one to 1:45 p.m. A note of deep appreciation to the staff of Aspen Care Center, especially Arlene Love who was my savior and really cared for Bobbie and those who took good care and some didn't even know. May God bless you all. Dale and Bobbie Christensen. ~The Ogden Standard Examiner, May 25th, 1995, page 12C.


Dale Henry Christensen ~ Veteran WW II

Spanish Fork, Utah— Dale H. Christensen, 83 passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2002 at Hearthstone Assisted Living in Spanish Fork. He was born December 8th, 1918 in Fountain Green, Utah to Henry J. and Mary Jensen Christensen. He married Barbara "Bobbie" Sorenson on March 1st, 1948 in Ogden, Utah. She preceded him in death in 1996. He joined the National Guard at seventeen, then went into the Marines when World War II broke out, then went into the Army. After retiring from the Army he became a chef for the Hotel Ben Lomond, then worked at D.D.O. for seventeen years before retiring. He enjoyed camping, fishing and cooking. Surviving are nieces and nephews, Linda (LynnDel) Cox, Fairview; Bob (Dana) Christensen, Ogden; Linda (Larry) Cole and Heidi (Rocky) Magee, both of Las Vegas; Sherrie (Jon) London and Shauna (Steve) Jackson, both of Salt Lake City; and Ed (Wendy) Jones, Malad City, Idaho. Also surviving are brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred (Ann) Sorenson, Star Valley, Wyoming; Leon Sorenson, Kaysville; Leyonda DeLacy, Post Falls, Idaho; Oneita Christensen, Fairview; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his wife; one brother, Glen J. Christensen; and his parents. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 17th, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Mendon Cemetery by Logan. Friends may call Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. ~The Ogden Standard Examiner, July 17th, 2002.


Bertha Louise Cunningham Colby

Bertha Lousise Cunningham Colby— 84 of Mendon, died Sunday in the Valley View Nursing Home, Mendon. She was born 29 May 1891, in Mendon, the daughter of William and Sarah Kidman Cunningham. She married LeGrande Collins Colby, November 15th, 1915 in Logan. He is deceased. Mrs. Colby was reared in Mendon and Petersboro. She lived in Brigham City from 1920 to 1940. She also lived in Salt Lake City. She was a past president of her ward's L.D.S. Primary, worked in Relief Society, and was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. For the past three years she has lived in Afton, Wyoming, with her daughter. Surviving are two sons and one daughter: LeGrande William Colby, San Francisco, and Dan Collins Colby, Garden Grove, California; Mrs. Kenneth G. (Marie) Gardner, Afton, Wyoming and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call Monday from seven to eight p.m. at the Olsen Funeral Chapel, 2nd North and Main, Brigham City, and Tuesday from 11 a.m. in the Mendon Ward Chapel. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 16th, 1975, page 4.


Laura Melvina Collins Colby

Former Mendon Resident Dies— Mrs. Laura M. Colby, 75 a resident of Mendon for twenty-five years, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.E. Leavitt, at Las Vegas, Nevada. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Colby is survived by two sons, L.C. Colby of Brigham City, and J.C. Colby of San Francisco, California. Seven grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. ~Newspaper Not Listed.


Elby Ray Coleman

Elby Ray Coleman— 74 loved father and grandfather, died January 21st, 1996, at Sunshine Terrace Nursing Home. He was born May 7th, 1921, in Fields, Louisiana, to Myrtle Paterson and Payton Coleman. He was one of four children, three boys and one girl. He was raised in Louisiana and California. He graduated from high school in Portola, California, in 1941. He won the Golden Gloves Boxing Championship in 1941. He married his high school sweetheart, Irene Jones. They were later divorced. The had two daughters, Judith and Sue Ann. He worked as a lumberman, welder and trucker. He was handy at everything mechanical. He loved to fish and hunt and could tell many an exciting and funny story about his adventures in the outdoors. He was an avid bowler and golfer and he loved his dogs and pheasant hunting. His wit and personality won him many friends over the years. He is preceded in death by his father, Payton, brothers Shelby and Lealon, and sister Charlotte. He is survived by his mother, Myrtle Coleman, 96, De Quincy, Louisiana, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Bob Clark, Mendon; daughter Sue "CJ" King, Del Rio, Texas; grandchildren: Bruce and Beverly Clark, Livonia, Michigan; Kelly and Chris Bollschweiler, Bountiful; Brian Clark, Provo; Steven Clark, Rexburg, Idaho; Scott Clark, Mendon; Keith and Tina Eusebio, Del Rio, Texas; Rondi and Mark Neri, Turlock, California; Leslie and Rick Gutierrez, Del Rio, Texas; and ten great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all but we know he goes to a better place and wish him peace there. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. Services will be held Tuesday, January 23rd, 1996, at the Mendon L.D.S. chapel. Viewing will be from 10–11 a.m. Funeral arrangements are by Allen-Hall. ~The Herald Journal, January 22nd, 1996, page 4.


Amber Rae Coon

Mendon, Utah— Amber Rae Coon, 17 died Tuesday, May 6th, 1997, in a one car accident. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, 1997 in the Mendon Ward Chapel. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Allen-Hall Mortuary and from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the ward. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 7th, 1997, page 4.

Mendon, Utah— Amber Rae Coon, 17 passed away early Tuesday, May 6th, 1997, in a car accident. Amber was born August 2nd, 1979, in El Paso, Texas, to Mark and Karen Coon. While growing up Amber had always been a very happy and ambitious girl. She was a beautiful senior ready for graduation on May 28th. She was involved in many activities at Mountain Crest. She was a cheerleader for two years; one of the most enthusiastic the school has ever seen. Amber was also an excellent member of the high school debate team. This year, she was chosen to represent Cache Valley at Girls State in Cedar City at Southern Utah University. Amber spent her spare time with her friends and her boyfriend, Dan. She loved to be outside and active. What gave Amber the most joy in life was helping other people. If anyone ever needed anything, she was there. Amber loved to cook and used this heavenly talent to help serve others. Amber was an example to all of us and buoyed everyone up with her boisterous attitude and beautiful smile. Amber had a strong testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She not only loved our Savior and elder brother Jesus Christ, but they were friends and companions. Amber will be greatly missed her on the earth, but we know that her two elder brothers, Jesus Christ and Matthew Coon greeted her with open arms. Please keep her memory alive by doing small acts of service for others as Amber always did and remember to "Decorate your face with a smile." WE LOVE YOU AMBER! Amber is survived by her parents Mark and Karen Coon; four sisters and a brother: Marc and Tina Smith; Ron and Jennifer Cross; Melissa (19); Tisha (12); Aaron (15); grandparents: Ellen Coon; and Don and Donna Barnett; nephews Raymond Cross (3); and Steven Cross (1). Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 9th, 1997, at the Mendon Chapel. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8th, 1997, at Allen-Hall Mortuary and from one to 2:15 p.m. Friday prior to services at the Chapel. The family would like to thank everyone for the love and concern that has been shown to them! ~The Herald Journal, May 8th, 1997, page 4.


Alma Lee Copen ~ Veteran WW II

Rites Tuesday for Lee Copen, Mendon— Alma Lee Copen, 44 died in California of natural causes. He was an aerial photographer and had worked with Degen and Brunson in Logan before going to California. He was born April 28th, 1919, in Mendon, a son of Denver M. and Hazel Muir Copen. He graduated from Logan High and attended U.S.U. He served with Army Combat Engineers for six years during World War II, in the South Pacific, European and Alaskan theater. Surviving are his parents of Mendon; two brothers, Merlin D., Denver, Colorado and Dr. Estis Gilbert, Fort Ord, California. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Hall Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen in charge. Friends may call Tuesday from ten a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the family plot in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 27th, 1964, page 2.

Service Held For Lee Copen— Funeral services for Lee Copen, former Mendon resident, were conducted Tuesday in the Hall Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen of the Mendon L.D.S. Ward in charge. Prelude and postlude music were played by Beth Muir, Fred O. Taylor gave the opening prayer. Speakers at the funeral were Ada Walker, Glenn Buist and Bishop Fred Sorensen. Beth Muir played two organ solos, "Going Home." Betty Bartlett and June Bowen accompanied by Mira Baker, sang "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked' and "A Perfect Day." The closing prayer was by Rulen C. Ladle. Oscar Patton dedicated the grave. Pallbearers were Bill Longstroth, Wayne Hiibner, Glenn Hiibner, Douglas Muir, Owen Sorensen and Estis Copen. ~The Herald Journal, May 1st, 1964, page 2.


Denver Marcus Copen

Mendon, Utah— Denver M. Copen, 75 died Friday unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, March 6th, 1891, to Henry F. and Agnes Miller Copen. He came to Cache Valley in 1916 as a convert to the L.D.S. Church. On March 28th, 1917, he married Hazel Muir in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He had taught school in West Virginia before coming to Utah. In Utah he had been a cook and had farmed. Surviving are his widow of Mendon; two sons, Merlin D. Copen Denver Colorado, and Dr. Estes G. Copen, head of the Noble Hospital at Fort McClellan, Anniston, Alabama; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive: Clyde Copen, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Dollie Sorensen, Logan; Floyd Copen, Tonopah, Nevada; Mrs. Theo (Opel) Larsen, Mendon. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Chapel by Bishop Fred W. Sorensen. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the Mendon Chapel Wednesday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 18th, 1966, page 11.

Funeral Services— for Denver M. Copen, 75 will be conducted Wednesday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel by Bishop Fred W. Sorensen. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the Mendon chapel Wednesday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 19th, 1966, page 3.


Hazel Muir Copen

Mendon, Utah— Hazel Muir Copen, 92 died Monday, November 23rd, 1987, at the Logan Valley Care Center. She was born December 26th, 1894, in Mendon, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Longstroth Muir. She married Denver M. Copen, March 28th, 1917, in Logan. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She was an active member of the L.D.S. church having served in the M.I.A. organization, the Relief Society and as a visiting teacher. She was a member of the Mendon Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She loved sewing and doing hand work. She is survived by two sons, Merlin Copen, Denver, Colorado; Estis Copen, Gadsden, Alabama; several grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Grace M. Thornley, Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by a son Lee Copen. Funeral services will be Friday at noon in the Mendon ward chapel with Bishop Richard Watkins conducting. Friends may call at the ward chapel one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, November 25th, 1987, page 4.


Henry Floyd Copen

Henry Floyd Copen— a resident of Mendon, died Sunday evening. Mr. Copen was born in West Virginia September 4th, 1860, the son of Bendon and Sarah Ann Sands Copen. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, in the Mendon chapel. ~The Journal, November 29th, 1926, page 3.


Lenora Agnes Miller Copen

Aged Resident of Mendon Dies— Agnes Lanora Copen, 74 died at her home in Mendon Wednesday morning of ailments incident to age. Mrs. Copen, a resident of Mendon for twenty-three years was the widow of Henry Floyd Copen, who passed away twelve years ago. She was born October 27th, 1863, in Monroe County, West Virginia, a daughter of Peter and Mary Drummond Miller. Surviving her are seven sons and daughters: Mrs. Retta Hiibner; Mrs. Opal Larsen, both of Mendon; Denver Copen; Mrs. Dolly C. Sorensen, both of Logan; Clyde Copen, Salt Lake City; Monte M. Copen, San Francisco, California and Floyd M. Copen, Ely, Nevada; twenty-five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one sister, Emma Miller of Charleston, West Virginia. Funeral services will be held Saturday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. Burial will be in the Mendon cemetery under the direction of the Lindquist and Sons Mortuary of Logan. Friends may call at the family home Friday evening and Saturday morning until time for the services. ~The Herald Journal, October 12th, 1938, page 1.


Merlin Denver Copen

Merlin D. Copen— 78 died September 7th, 1995, in Colorado. He married Cleo Richards. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 11th, 1995, in the Mendon Cemetery. Local arrangements by Allen Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, September 10th, 1995, page 4.


Charles Thomas Cunningham

Death of Cache Man Forms Story of Pathos— Charley Cunningham of Petersboro felt sick with the flu yesterday. He'd got chilled somewhere. Anyway, his physical condition hadn't been tops. So he came to Logan to see the doctor. "You're a sick man," the doctor warned Charley. "You'd better stay here at the hospital." Charley said no, he'd rather not. He'd go home and take care of himself. Medicine would help. Charley left the hospital. He was feverish, ill. He stayed around town for awhile. Too sick to go home, he felt. But he'd never let anyone know if ~ Who can I call? ~ Jeff Stowell's a friend ~ He'd let me sleep in the jail over night ~ Then I can go home in the morning when I feel better. "Sure, Charley, there's a bed in there for you. I'm at my home now, but if you'll go over to the police department, they'll fix you up. Anything the matter, Charley?" No. Just if I can get a bed overnight ~ It's warm in here ~ I'll hang my necktie on the cell door ~ There's blankets ~ Thanks, officer ~ Charley Cunningham was found dead this morning by the officer who went to the Logan jail house to "let him out." He was lying, face down. His body, partly dressed, was halfway out of the cell door. His face was blue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. ~The Herald Journal, January 16th, 1942, page 1.

Mendon Arranges Cunningham Rites— Funeral services will be held in the Mendon ward chapel Monday at 1 p.m. for Charles Thomas Cunningham, 64 Petersboro farmer who died suddenly Friday night. Friends may call at the home of his brother, James Cunningham in Petersboro, Sunday evening and Monday until time for the services. Born in Mendon August 27th, 1877, he was the son of William and Sarah Kidman Cunningham. He had spent his life in farming activities of the Mendon and the Petersboro sections. His wife, Mary Andersen Cunningham, died about thirty-five years ago. Since then he had lived alone. Surviving him are a daughter Hilda Cunningham of Magna, two brothers, James Cunningham of Petersboro and John Cunningham of Logan, and a sister, Mrs. Lee Colby of Brigham City. Interment will be in the Mendon city cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, January 17th 1942, page 1.


Frank Robert Cunningham

Mendon, Cache County, Utah, January 3rd, 1897— Today funeral services were held over the remains of Frank Robert Cunningham, son of William and Sarah Cunningham. The deceased was born May 8th, 1883 and died December 31st, 1896. He died of inflammation of the bowels, after a short sickness of about twenty-four hours. Services were held on Sunday at two p.m. in Mendon meetinghouse, and were presided over by Bishop Henry Hughes. There was a number of the brethren on the stand. The speakers were Elders William Kidman, John A. Kidman, Edward Edwards, W.D. Cranney and Bishop Henry Hughes, who spoke of the faithfulness of the bereaved parents and family, and of the goodness of the young boy that had just passed away. He would be missed in the ward and by many people for he had a good word for everybody. The speakers asked the Lord to comfort the hearts of those who had cause to mourn in this time of affliction. John A. Kidman. ~Deseret News, February 13th 1897.


John Fredrick Cunningham

Funeral services for John Cunningham— former resident of Mendon and Petersboro, will be held Monday at one p.m. in the Mendon Ward Chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle conducting. Mr. Cunningham was born in Mendon, June 25th, 1879, to William and Sarah Kidman Cunningham. He fulfilled a mission in California. Surviving are his son, Howard, of Sacramento, California, four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Colby of Salt Lake City. ~The Herald Journal, November 5th, 1961, page 4.


Sarah Kidman Cunningham

Mrs. Sarah Kidman Cunningham— wife of William Cunningham, a lady well-known and highly respected and esteemed in Mendon and Logan, passed away last evening of a compilation of ailments terminating in pneumonia, at the family residence, 121 North First West street. The family moved to Logan about eight years ago from Mendon. Mrs. Cunningham, was the daughter of William and Maria Larn Kidman and was born in London, England, June 26th, 1852, and had lived in the United States sixty years. She is survived by her husband and the following children: James W. and Charles Cunningham of Mendon, and John F. Cunningham and Mrs. L.C. Colby of Brigham City, also seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Fourth Ward chapel on Sunday at twelve o'clock, noon. Interment will be in the Mendon cemetery. ~The Journal, October 15th, 1925, page 3.

Aged Lady Dies at Logan Wednesday— Mrs. William Cunningham, mother of Mrs. L.C. Colby of this city, died Wednesday evening of pneumonia at her home in Logan, after a short illness. She was a native of England, and seventy-three years of age. Surviving are her husband and four children, as follows: James F. and Richard Cunningham of Petersboro, Mrs. L.C. Colby and John F. Cunningham of this City. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Mendon. ~Box Elder News, October 16th, 1925.


William Cunningham

Mendon, Utah— Word has just been received regarding the death of William Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham was a resident of Mendon for many years. Funeral services have not been arranged. ~The Journal, September 10th, 1927, page 11.

Funeral Services for William Cunningham Held at Mendon— Mendon, Utah September 15th, Funeral services for William Cunningham who died recently at Provo were held in the Mendon ward chapel Sunday at two p.m. Counselor Elmer J. Hancock conducted the exercises. The choir sang, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Prayer was offered by John D. Baker. The choir then sang, "Truth Reflects Upon Our Senses." William I. Sorensen told of knowing Brother Cunningham for a long time. Mr. Sorensen said Brother Cunningham had held many positions both civic and religious and could always be depended upon. He also told of the one desire of the deceased that he had and that was to be buried in Mendon and he was glad this desire was being carried out. Mormon D. Bird, a former bishop of Mendon said he had known William Cunningham all his life. When he became bishop he learned that Brother Cunningham was working in the Petersboro Sunday School, then a branch of the Mendon ward. He also found him in the line of his duty. The speaker told of Brother Cunningham accepting the gospel in his native country and how he came here as a pioneer of this part of the country, Bishop Bird said that Brother Cunningham had some peculiarities but it was through these that we could overlook each others faults. Said we should look for the good in all men. Bishop Benson of Logan said death is a blessing when life becomes unbearable— the only relief that God can give is death. He spoke of death certainly being a blessing at this time. He also said we should honor those who "built the bridges and killed the snakes." In his dealings with Brother Cunningham he could confirm the expressions of the previous speakers. A vocal duet was rendered by Julia Muir and John O. Hughes "Unanswered Yet." Bishop B.P. Hansen of Brigham City then told of his acquaintance with William Cunningham while living with his daughter Mrs. LeGrand Colby. He knew him to be faithful in all he was able to do. Said he was a faithful tithe payer. Bishop Hanson told of the modern scientists trying to defeat the belief in a dual being. There are many things such as the radio and electricity that cannot be explained but we walk by faith. We have faith in God and it was the speaker's firm conviction that the body is a dual being and when we die our spirit goes back to God. Brother John H. Anderson, a former bishop of Mendon said, He had known Brother Cunningham for forty years. He said he know him to be a straightforward and honest man. He also confirmed the belief of a dual being and told a story of the father of President Heber J. Grant, how his spirit left his body on two occasions and went to the spirit world and how he disliked leaving that beautiful place and his loved ones to come back to this earth. Bishop Anderson said Brother Cunningham was always concerned over the welfare of of his children and hoped they would be faithful to the cause that he had left everything in his native country for. Remarks were made by Counselor Elmer J. Hancock. He thanked all who in any way had rendered assistance. The choir sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Closing prayer by John O. Hughes. The grave at the cemetery was dedicated by William Merrill of Brigham City. The floral offerings were profuse. ~The Journal, September 15th, 1927, page 6.

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