In Mendon, Cache County— On the 15th Inst., of inflammation of the lungs, William Findley, Jr., aged 38 years. He was born May 10th, 1831 in the parish of Marking, in "Fuse of Kirkfother," Scotland; was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1845, and emigrated to Utah in 1854. He removed to this place in 1859 and from that time he has held high and responsible positions, being for several years a member of the High Council of this Stake of Zion. He used his influence to sustain and perform every duty required by the Priesthood, to whose authority he was devotedly attached. ~Deseret News, June 9th, 1869.
Florence Brown Fletcher— 79 died Saturday, December 21st, 1985 at Logan Regional Hospital. She was born August 31th, 1906, in Spalding, Nebraska, a daughter of William A. and Helena Klien Brown. She married George H. (Ike) Fletcher on January, 6th, 1934 in Manila, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls L.D.S. Temple in 1968. She graduated from the Spalding Academy in elementary education, and was a school teacher, teaching grades one through eight and kindergarten. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church and served in the relief society. She also served as ward librarian. Survivors include her husband of Logan; one son, William I. Fletcher, Mendon; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Georjean) Watts, Roseburg, Oregon; one brother, Louis Brown, Lincoln Nebraska, two sisters, Helen DeWulf, Rock Springs Wyoming; Ethel B. Murphy, Albuquerque, New Mexico; nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral service were held today at noon in the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Rod J. Wiberg conducting. A viewing was held Sunday from seven to eight p.m. Burial was in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 23rd, 1985, page 4.
George Harold "Ike" Fletcher— 80 died Friday April 25th, 1986 at the Logan Regional Hospital. He was born February 19th, 1906 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a son of Isaac Shaw and Alvina Oberg Fletcher. He married Florence "Peg" Brown on January 6th, 1934 in Manilla, Utah. Their Marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls L.D.S. Temple. She died December 21st, 1985. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church and was a high priest. He organized the first Sunday school in Nampa, Idaho, for the handicapped, and served as branch president of the handicapped branch. He worked as a filed superintendent for Mountain Fuel Supply Company. He is survived by one son and one daughter, William Fletcher, Mendon; Mrs. Georgean Watts, Roseburg, Oregon; nine grandchildren; one brother Alvin Fletcher, Billings Montana. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence, and a sister Elizabeth. Funeral services will be Tuesday at noon in the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel. Friends may call Monday from eight to nine p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 27th, 1986, page 4.
Our Sweet Little Angel— Madalyn returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009, after a year-long battle with cancer. Madalyn was born January 8th, 2007, to Terrell and Trishelle Fletcher. Madalyn touched many lives in her short two and one-half years here on earth and captured the hearts of her parents, brothers, relatives and many doctors and nurses at Primary Children's Medical Center, the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Community Nursing Services. Madalyn taught us how to face adversity with courage and bravery and she did it with grace and a smile. She was mature beyond her years and would help the doctors and nurses administer her medications, draw her blood and assess her vital signs. When finished, she would blow them a kiss and wave as they left the room. Madalyn was a beautiful, strong-willed, intelligent little girl who loved to laugh and was always anxious to please. She enjoyed giving "head bonks" to Aunt Karleen, "meowing" like a kitten, giving her brothers "knuckles," cuddling with her mom and dancing with her dad. Her favorite game was to throw something (preferably breakable) off the bed and have someone scramble after it. When she would hear it hit the floor, she would laugh and want to do it again. Oh Madalyn, how we will miss your sweet smile, your contagious laugh, and your arms around us. You have taught all who knew you so much and we are better people because of you. You will be so greatly missed. Madalyn is survived by her parents, Terrell and Trishelle; her five brothers, Ryley, Liam, Wyatt, Samuel, and Eli; and grandparents, Rick and Sandy Reed, Bill and Kathy Fletcher, Margaret White, and Robert Brough; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The Fletcher Family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Jack Walker and Dr. Carol Bruggers at Primary Children's Hospital for their endless efforts in Madalyn's behalf and for the genuine love and concern they gave her. Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon in the Mendon Stake Center, 460 South 100 East. Viewings will be on Friday from six to eight p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, and at the church before the funeral services on Saturday from ten to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up at Zions Bank and donations can be made in the name of Madalyn Fletcher. These funds will be used to help children battling cancer at Primary Childrens Medical Center, P.O. Box 58249, SLC, Utah 84158-0249. ~ Newspaper Not Listed.
Resident of Mendon Dies, Mendon, Utah— Isabella Forster, 91 recognized as the oldest female resident of Mendon, died at her home today from infirmities incident to age. She was born in Mendon October 31st, 1864, a daughter of Ralph and Margaret McCullough Foster. In a family of eight, there is one surviving sister, Jemima Forster, Mendon and a foster brother, Oliver Taylor, also of Mendon. Miss Forster had attended Brigham Young College and had taught school in her hometown for several years. She was active in the Primary Association, had attended Heninger Business College. Funeral service will be announced later. ~The Herald Journal, September 11th, 1956, page 10.
Funeral Services— for Isabella Forster, 91 lifelong resident of Mendon, will be conducted Friday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel by Bishop John O. Hughes. Friends may call at the family home in Mendon Thursday evening and Friday prior to funeral. Burial will be in Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 13th, 1956, page 7.
Rites Conducted for Cache Woman—— Funeral services for Miss Isabella Forster were conducted in the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel Friday, under the direction of Bishop John O. Hughes. Prayer at the home prior to the services were given by Bishop Edgar S. Hancock. Mrs. Ellen Ladle played organ prelude and postlude. Invocation was given by L.K. Wood. Mrs. Julia Muir and Mrs. Geneva Murray sang a duet, "In The Garden," accompanied on the piano by Constance Sorensen. Closing remarks were by Bishop Hughes; Mrs. Muir and Mrs. Murray sang, "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer," accompanied by Mrs. Sorensen. Charles Ladle gave the closing prayer. Dedication of the grave was by Claud A. Sorensen. Relief Society members were in charge of the flowers. Pall bearers were: Rulon C. Ladle, Horace Baker, Charles Bird, Glenn Buist, Howard Baker, Wilford Larsen. ~Salt Lake Paper, September 19th, 1956.
Oldest Cache resident Dies at 101, Mendon, Cache County— Jemima Rachel Forster, Cache County's oldest citizen, died Sunday at her home here at one-hundred-one. Miss Forster's parents, Ralph and Margaret McCullough Forster, settled the Mendon area in 1859. They operated a hotel in Mendon for many years. Miss Forster was born August 21st, 1867, in Mendon. She had been employed as a clerk in the Mendon Co-op and later managed the John H. Anderson Store here. She was also Mendon postmaster for several years. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all of her life, having served as a Sunday school teacher, M.I.A. president and an M.I.A. teacher. She had been active in dramatics in the Old Mendon Ward. She is survived by several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be Wednesday at noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary, Logan, Tuesday from seven to nine p.m. and Wednesday in the ward Relief Society room one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~Salt Lake Tribune, December 17th, 1968.
Esteemed Mendon Pioneer is Taken— Margaret McCullough Forster, 86 one of Mendon's oldest pioneers and civic builders, died today at her home in Mendon from complications resulting from a hip injury suffered June 6th. She was born December 26th, 1855, in Cottonwood Canyon, a daughter of Ralph and Margaret McCullough Forster. Her family moved to Mendon in 1859, and has been identified with the pioneer traditions of that community. Miss Forster has been active in civic and church functions, having held many Relief Society positions and the presidency of the Y.W.M.I.A. she is remembered for her services in arranging burial clothes in the early days of Mendon. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Robert, Isabella, and Jemima Forster of Mendon, Oliver Taylor and family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the W. Loyal Hall mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, June 17th, 1942, page 1.
Funeral Set for Mendon Woman— Funeral services for Margaret M. Forster, one of Mendon's oldest pioneers who died of complications resulting from a hip injury, will be held Saturday at two p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel. Services will be under the direction of Bishop Edgar S. Hancock. Friends may call at the home in Mendon, Friday afternoon and Saturday until time for services. Interment will be in the Mendon cemetery under the direction of W. Loyal Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, June 18th, 1942, page 4.
Forster Services Slated Saturday— Funeral services for Margaret M. Forster, lifelong resident of Mendon and esteemed civic worker, will be conducted Saturday at two p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel, with Bishop Edgar S. Hancock conducting. Friends may call at the family home this evening and Saturday until time of rites. Interment will be in Mendon cemetery, under the direction of the W. Loyal Hall mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, June 19th, 1942, page 1.
Mathew Forster Laid to Rest at Mendon— Mendon, Utah July 7th. Funeral services over the remains of Mathew Forster were held last Sunday at two p.m. in the meeting house. Bishop Mormon D. Bird presided. The choir sang, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Prayer was offered by John A. Gardner, singing by the choir. Andrew Andersen was the first speaker. He referred to the honest cheerful and noble life of Brother Mathew. A duet was then rendered by W.R. and Maggie Worley. William Worley spoke of the good works of the deceased, which was followed by a solo by W.R. Worley. James Z. Stewart said all that had been spoken of the deceased was true. Mr. Russell sang, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Benediction was pronounced by Vance D. Walker. The pall bearers were Joseph Wood, David Baker, John O. Hughes, David Buist, William Hughes and H.?. Whitney. Many automobiles and carriages followed the remains to the cemetery. Mr. Forster is survived by one sister. ~Logan Republican, July 7th, 1916.
Matthew McCullough Forster Dies in Mendon— Matthew Forster, 75 died Thursday afternoon at his home in Mendon. Born March 29th, 1860, Mr. Forster was the first male child born in Mendon. He was a son of Ralph and Margaret McCollough Forster. After twenty-six years as a street car motorman in Salt Lake City, Mr. Forster retired and moved to Mendon where he has lived for the past five years. Surviving are one brother, Robert Forster; three sisters, Margaret, Isabella and Jemima Forster, and a foster-brother, Oliver Taylor, all of Mendon. His wife Caroline Sorensen Forster, died several years ago. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon ward chapel Sunday at one o'clock. Interment will be in the Mendon cemetery under the direction of the Richards Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, November 22nd, 1935, page 1.
Mendon, Cache County— Robert Forester, 92 Mendon pioneer and former mayor, died Saturday at his home of infirmities incident to age. Mr. Forster had lived here since 1859. He was born in England March 30th, 1853, a son of Ralph and Margaret McCullough Forster. He came to this country when eleven months old and the family first settled at Big Cottonwood, Salt Lake County, and then moved to Mendon in 1859. Mr. Forster served as mayor for two terms and then was councilman for twenty years, being active in getting the water and light systems in the community. In the early days he worked on the railroad laying track from Mendon to Logan, and then for Union Pacific at Butte, Montana. He operated a hotel in Mendon many years. He is survived by two sisters, Isabella and Jemima Forster, Mendon; also Oliver Taylor, Mendon, with whom he lived. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon Ward Chapel by Bishop Edgar S. Hancock. Friends may call at the family home Monday evening and Tuesday until time for services. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery under the direction of W. Loyal Hall Mortuary, Logan. ~Newspaper Not Listed.