Mendon, Utah Obituaries: Hi ~ Index
Calvin Wayne Hiibner ~ Veteran
North Logan, Utah— Calvin Wayne Hiibner, Ph.D., 54 died Friday, August 2nd, 1991, at the Logan Regional Hospital. He was born December 27th, 1936 in Logan, the son of Orson Wayne and Joyce Brown Hiibner. He married Bonnie Bradley on October 31st, 1964. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. He attended Cache County schools. He served an L.D.S. mission in the New England area. He was an elder in the L.D.S. Church and he served in many church positions throughout his lifetime. He served in the United States Army Reserves and R.O.T.C., and was granted an honorable discharge in 1966. He received both a baccalaureate and a master's degree in political science from Utah State University and he was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society. In 1971, he received a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Calvin worked as a program analyst for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. from 1970 to 1972. The main focus of his career was as an associate professor of political science at Utah State University, where he had been employed for the past nineteen years. Academics were an important part of his life. Teaching and advising graduate students was a source of great enjoyment to him. He took special pride in each student he helped to earn a degree. He also enjoyed leadership positions at U.S.U. as a professor of political science and as a leader for the American Association of University Professors. During his high school years he was a proud member of the Future Farmers of America. For most of his life he remained close to his family's history by maintaining a small farm in Mendon. Calvin's surviving family members include his wife, Bonnie, of North Logan; two daughters, Kristin and Heather Hiibner, both of Logan; two sons, Bennet Calvin Hiibner of Salt Lake City and Todd Dwayne Hiibner of Logan; his mother, Joyce B. Hiibner of Mendon; two sisters and their husbands, Gayle and Jerry Miller of Kearns; Marilyn and Larry Krogh of Mendon; one brother, Gene Hiibner of Mendon. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, August 7th, 1991 at the North Logan 9th LDS Ward chapel, 2750 North Eighth East in north Logan, with Bishop David H. Luthy conducting. Friends may call at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan, Tuesday from seven to nine p.m., and at the ward in North Logan on Wednesday from eleven to 11:45 a.m. Interment in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, August 5th, 1991, page 4.
Frona Estelle Hiibner
Mendon, Utah— Frona Estele Hiibner, 74 of Mendon, died November 26th, 1983 at her home. She was born August 8th, 1909, in Charleston, West Virginia, a daughter of George and Retta Copen Hiibner. She was a graduate of South Cache High School. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church and served a mission to Texas-Louisiana from 1946 to 1948. She was a member of the Mendon Second Ward and served as secretary in the M.I.A .organization. She worked at the Ogden Arsenal and Naval Supply Depot and at Hill Air Force Base for over twenty-five years. Surviving are two brothers and four sisters, Wayne Hiibner, Glenn Hiibner, Mrs. Byron (Odie) Muir, all of Mendon; Mrs. Walden (Luetta) Housley, Logan; Mrs. Calvin M. (Vira) Stuart and Mrs. Loy (Dorothy) Leishman, both of Ogden. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at noon in the Mendon Second L.D.S. Ward chapel with Bishop Stanley T. Buxton conducting. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Tuesday from seven to nine p.m. and at the ward Wednesday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, November 28th, 1983, page 4.
George Hiibner
Death Comes to Mendon Leader— George Hiibner, 86 died at his home Sunday afternoon following a short illness. He was born April 15th, 1879, in Charleston, West Virginia, to John Leonard and Margaret Parchent Hiibner. He married Retta Copen in Charleston on April 17th, 1907. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. The family came to Mendon in 1915 where Mr. Hiibner was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Cache County Farm Bureau. For eight years he served on the Mendon City Council and was a member of the Mendon Irrigation Company Board. For thirty years he had been a member of the missionary committee of Mendon Ward. Mrs. Hiibner died October 1st, 1957. Two children preceded him in death. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Byron (Odie) Muir, Wayne Hiibner, and Glenn Hiibner, all of Mendon; Mrs. Walden (Luetta) Housley, Logan; Mrs. Calvin (Vira) Stuart, Mrs. Loy (Dorthy) Leishman and Miss Frona Hiibner, all of Ogden; 20 grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, of Charleston, West Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at twelve noon in the Logan L.D.S. Stake Center, First South and Fourth West, by Bishop Fred W. Sorensen. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Tuesday from seven to nine p.m. and Wednesday prior to services. Burial will be in the family plot in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, November 29th, 1965.
George Calvin Hiibner
George Calvin Hiibner— Four-year-old son of George and Retta Copen Hiibner, died Tuesday morning after a short illness at the home in Mendon. The boy was born in Mendon on August 1st, 1923. Funeral services will be conducted in Mendon Thursday afternoon at one o'clock. ~The Journal, February 16th, 1927, page 4.
John Scott Hiibner
Scott Hiibner— 56 passed away January 16th, 2009 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden suddenly from cardiac arrest due to a short, severe illness. He was born February 19th, 1952 to Glenn and Ivaloo Hiibner in Logan, Utah. He married Nita Futch March 9th, 1979 and was later sealed in the Logan L.D.S. Temple March 10th, 1983. He is survived by his wife Nita. His daughters Rael (Kent) Thomson of Millville; Summer Howe of Smithfield; Angie (Terrin) Porter of Kansas City, Missouri; and Sharell (Josef) Lagunas of Mendon. His grandkids Jaden, Cortney, Ashlyn, and Dax Thomson; Baylee and Brighten Howe; Tate, Ty, and Brooke Porter; Forrester and Kaeden Lagunas. His parents Glenn and Ivaloo Hiibner of Mendon. His sister Karen (Bob) DeGasser of Mendon, and his brother Jeff Hiibner of Spokane, Washington. Scott (aka - Founder of the "Mendonsippi"), loved a good prank. Those who knew him found him witty, yet sincere. He would never hesitate to pull off the road to help someone in need. He was a dedicated husband and father who loved his girls. He taught his daughters to maintain a car, filet a fish, tie a knot and not throw "like a girl". Yet let them know how beautiful they are, always encouraging them to wear one piece turtleneck swimsuits. He loved his grandkids, he taught them how to hunt, fish, ride a four-wheeler and plant a potato. He loved to hear them laugh, so much that he built them a playhouse before he built his own home. He enjoyed the simple things in life; his yard, hiking, and taking pride in having the first ripe tomato of the season. He loved living in the shadows of the "Mendon Mountains". One of the highlights of every year was the deer hunt with the Boss Canyon Hunting Club, which he founded with his close friends, Henry and Ron. How much hunting they did we will never know, as he rarely came home with a deer. As a former Lewiston resident, he loved returning to visit old neighbors and friends, especially during the Fourth of July. He loved sports of all kinds, whether it was playing Church ball or with the boys at Pepperidge Farm. His recent passion was "Skiing The Beav". Whether at home or on the job Scott was always hard working. He was a dedicated asset to the Pepperidge Farm team for over thirty-four years. He had a lot of close friends and good memories. Inside and outside of work he enjoyed the friendships he made. He was greatly loved and will be missed by many. Funeral services will be held at eleven a.m. on Thursday, January 22nd, at the Mendon Stake Center, 476 South 100 East in Mendon. A viewing will be held from six to eight p.m. on Wednesday evening, January 21st, at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan and from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to services on Thursday at the stake center. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery following the funeral. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Matthew Hiibner
Baby Matthew Hiibner— son of John Scott and Lori Summers Hiibner, was still born Wednesday in a Logan hospital. Surviving are the parents of Paradise; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Summers, Avon; Mr. and Mr. Glenn Hiibner, Mendon; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Archibald, Wellsville; Mrs. Weldon (Clells) Miller, and Mrs. Gladys Smith of Hyrum. Graveside rites will be conducted Friday at eleven a.m. in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 17th, 1974, page 4.
Okey Leonard Hiibner ~ Gold Star Veteran WW II
Staff Sergeant Okey L. Hiibner— 26 of Mendon has been reported killed in action in the European theater, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hiibner. With the army air corps, he had completed nineteen missions as a member of a heavy bomber crew, it was reported in his last letter dated October 30th. At that time, he was spending a combat recess at an English manor and started he was enjoying the best of health. The war department reported him killed November 9th. Sergeant Hiibner was born August 14th, 1918, in Mendon, a son of George and Retta Copen Hiibner. He was graduated from Mendon public school, South Cache High School and L.D.S. Seminary. He also had attended Utah State Agricultural College, and was graduated from the L.D.S. institute of the campus. Okey filled a two and one-half year mission in the north central states field for the L.D.S. Church, from May 1938 to September 1941. He was inducted into the army December 3rd, 1941, receiving training at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; Lowry Field, Colorado; Gowen Field, Idaho; Almogordo, New Mexico, and Briggs Field, Texas. He left for overseas duty September 15th, 1942, and had been with the Eighth air force, stationed in England. Surviving besides his parents are the following brothers and sisters— Mrs. Byron Muir, Wayne and Dorothy Hiibner of Mendon; Frona Hiibner of Ogden, Mrs. Walden Housley of Richmond, Mrs. George Reid of San Francisco, California and Pfc. Glenn Hiibner of Camp Bowie, Texas. ~The Herald Journal, November 25th, 1944, page 1.
Okey Leonard Hiibner: Services Set for Sergeant Hiibner, Mendon, Utah— Graveside services for Sergeant Okey L. Hiibner, who was killed in action in Europe, November 9th, 1944, will be held in the Mendon Cemetery tomorrow at four p.m., with Bishop Reeves Bird officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Wellsville American Legion post under direction of Commander Scott Christenson. Sergeant Hiibner was born in Mendon, August 14th, 1918, a son of George and Gretta Copen Hiibner. He attended Mendon schools, and was graduated from the South Cache High School and L.D.S. seminary, and was a student at Utah State Agricultural College for two years. He was an L.D.S. missionary in the North Central States Mission from May, 1938, to September 1941. He was inducted into the Army December 3rd, 1941, and went over seas September 15th, 1942. Serving in the Army Air Force, he completed nineteen missions before being killed in 1944. He is survived by his parents of Mendon and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Odie Muir, Wayne Hiibner and Frona Hiibner, all of Mendon; Mrs. Luetta Housley, Richmond, Utah; Mrs. Vira Stuart, Spokane, Washington; Glenn Hiibner, Ogden, and Mrs. Dorothy Leishman, Wellsville. The body will be at the family home in Mendon this evening and tomorrow until time of services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery under direction of the W. Loyal Hall Mortuary of Logan. ~Salt Lake Tribune, August 13th, 1948, page 32.
Orson Wayne Hiibner
Mendon, Utah— Orson Wayne Hiibner, 70 died May 6th, 1984, at Logan Regional Hospital. He was born November 6th, 1913, in Charleston, West Virginia, a son of George and Retta Copen Hiibner, He married Joyce Brown, June 6th, 1935, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He was a farmer by occupation. He served as a town councilman, mayor for two terms, and supervisor for the Blacksmith Fork Soil Conservation District. He was past president of the Mendon Farm Bureau, was the director of the Cache County Farm Bureau and president of the Cache Mayors Association. Surviving are his wife, Mendon; two sons and two daughters, Calvin W. Hiibner, North Logan; Gene W. Hiibner, Mendon; Mrs. Jerry (Gayle) Miller, Kearns; Mrs., Larry (Marilyn) Krogh, Driggs, Idaho; thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother and four sisters; Glenn Hiibner, and Odie Muir, both of Mendon; Luetta Housley, Logan; Mrs. Calvin (Vira) Stuart and Mrs. Loy (Dorothy) Leishman, both of Ogden. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at noon in the Mendon Ward chapel with Bishop Stanley T. Buxton conducting. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Tuesday seven to nine p.m. and at the ward Wednesday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 7th, 1984, page 4.
Retta Ann Copen Hiibner
Death Claims Mendon Woman— Mrs. Retta Copen Hiibner, 70 wife of George Hiibner, Mendon, died early today following a lingering illness. She was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia, November 3rd, 1886, a daughter of Henry F. Copen and Agnes Miller Copen. She was married to Mr. Hiibner April 17th, 1907, in Charleston, West Virginia. The marriage was solemnized in Logan L.D.S. Temple June 14th, 1916. The couple moved from West Virginia to Mendon in 1916, and have resided there since. Mrs. Hiibner was a member of the ward Relief society and was appointed a visiting teacher in March 1926, serving that position until her illness. She also had been a member of the Primary presidency for several years. Mrs. Hiibner was the mother of nine children, two of whom had preceded her in death: Okey L. Hiibner, killed in World War II, and George C. Hiibner, who died at three years of age. Surviving are her husband, Mendon; sons and daughters; Mayor Wayne Hiibner, Mrs. Byron (Odie) Muir, Frona and Glenn Hiibner, Mendon; Mrs. Walden (Luetta) Housley, Richmond; Mrs. Calvin (Vira) Stuart, and Mrs. Loy (Dorothy) Leishman, Ogden; brothers and sisters, Denver Copen and Mrs. Theo (Opel) Larsen, Mendon; Clyde Copen, Salt Lake City; Floyd Copen, Ely, Nevada, and Mrs. Frank (Dollie) Sorensen, Logan. Also twenty grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced later. ~The Herald Journal, October 1st, 1957, page 3.
Mrs. Hiibner, Mendon, Utah— Funeral services for Retta C. Hiibner, 70 wife of George Hiibner, who died yesterday after a lingering illness will be held in the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel Friday at one p.m. Friends may call at the family residence Thursday evening, seven to nine and Friday from ten a.m. until time of services. Bishop Rulen C. Ladle will conduct. ~The Herald Journal, October 2nd, 1957, page 6.
Peter P. Hiland or Hyland
Killed by a Mule— A young man named Peter P. Hyland, aged twenty-one years, who has been in the employ of Mr. Mitchell on what is known as the Murphy Ranch near Mendon, met with a sad end on Thursday. The Young man has been driving a span of mules and on Thursday he turned one of them loose and kept the other one in the stable. The one that was kept in, apparently became enraged because it had not been turned out with the rest of the animals. Two of Mr. Mitchel's men, hearing a noise in the stable, went to see what was causing it and found young Hyland lying behind the mule, which was kicking viciously at his prostrate body. The men pulled him from behind the mule and carried him outside; he murmured something about the mule and they were the last words he ever spoke. In about two minutes after he was taken out of the stable, he died. Mr. Jensen, the Justice of the Peace for Mendon precinct summoned a jury and held an inquest on the body, but as there was no external evidence in the shape of bruises or cuts, they could not positively decide that he had been killed by the mule. Dr. Snow was summoned and made a post mortem examination, which disclosed the fact that the young man's heart was diseased and that it probably had not taken a very severe blow delivered directly over the heart, to kill him. The jury after hearing all the evidence decided that he had been killed by the kick of a mule. Young Hyland has no relatives in this part of the country. ~ Logan Journal, August 13th, 1892.
Agnes Christy Hill
At Mendon— of liver complaint, October 24th, Agnes, daughter of the late John and Margaret Hill, aged fourteen years, seven months and four days. ~Deseret News, 11th, November, 1868.
Edward Calderwood Hill
A Terrible Accident, Mendon Boy Killed by Being Run Over— A sad fatality occurred at Mendon on Wednesday. Edward Hill, the fifteen year old son of John Hill, fell from a load of hay and was killed by being run over. The lad came home with his father about a week ago, from Rock Spring, Wyoming where they had been at work. They were home merely on a visit, intending to return on Friday. The boy went out after a load of hay with another boy named William George. They were both sitting on the front of the load, when the hay, suddenly slipped and precipitated the Hill boy to the ground. He fell under the wheel, which passed over his head, crushing the skull and killing him almost instantly. In falling the boy clutched his companion by the leg to save himself, and in doing so pulled W. George from the load. He, too, fell in front of the wheels, but they passed over his legs, and as Hill's head took the greater part of the weight, his limbs were not injured more than being bruised. The unfortunate victim of the accident was buried on Thursday. ~The Journal, Logan City, Utah, Saturday, September 16th, 1899, page 1.
Eugene Hill
Eugene Hill— 77 died March 9th, 2004, in Logan. He was born June 8th, 1926, to Leslie and Echo Sorensen Hill at Garland, Utah. He married Rozella Byington. Eugene worked for the State of Nevada. He is survived by daughters, Tina Hill and Rozella Ricaldi; brother, Joseph Hill; and sister, Wanda Stone. A graveside service will be held at eleven a.m. on March 16th, 2004, at Mendon, Utah, Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, March 12th, 2004.
Faye Hill
Ogden, Utah— Faye Hill, 67 a former Mendon resident, died Sunday, May 29th, 1988, at an Ogden hospital of respiratory failure. She was born February 5th, 1921, in Garland, a daughter of James Leslie and Echo May Sorensen Hill. She was married several times. She grew up and was educated in Garland and Mendon and attended South Cache High School. She was a mail carrier in Mendon. She later moved to a farm in Winder, Idaho. She moved to Ogden in 1943. She had worked at Utah General Depot and had been employed at Kay's Tavern. She later managed the Helena Hotel. She operated a children's day care center, for which she received a certificate from the state of Utah for distinguished service. She was active in a senior companion program and received a certificate for service to the elderly and shut-in. She was a member of the Ogden L.D.S. 13th Ward, where she served in the Relief Society and the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association. She enjoyed crocheting, home canning, gardening, and playing the harmonica. Survivors include one sister and two brothers, Wanda H. Stone, Ogden; Joseph Hill, Layton; and Eugene Hill, Sparks, Nevada. She was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be one p.m. Friday at the Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd., with Bishop Levere Rawlings conducting. The family will meet friends at the mortuary on Thursday, form six to eight p.m. and on Friday from noon to 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 1st, 1988, page 4.
Funeral Services— for Faye Hill will be one p.m. Friday at the Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd. The family will meet friends at the mortuary today from six to eight p.m. and Friday from noon to 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 2nd, 1988, page 4.
James Hood Hill ~ Veteran Pioneer Militia
Dies at Home of Daughter in Ogden, Utah— June 1st. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon ward chapel Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock for James Hood Hill, 87 years of age, Cache County pioneer, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hardman, 2018 Washington Avenue, this city, yesterday after a long illness. Mr. Hill was born in Canada, later resided at Nauvoo, Illinois and had been a resident of Mendon for nearly seventy years. Mr. Hill was an active worker in the Mormon church and served eighteen years as a missionary to the Indians. He is survived by the following children: Alexander and James Hill and Mrs. Lucretia Poulson, living in Canada; Nephi N. Hill and Mrs. Hardman of Ogden; William Hill of Smoot, Wyoming; Mrs. Malinda Katron of Shelly, Idaho; Mrs. Agnes Hardman, living in Oregon and Mrs. Elvina Hardman of Myton. Forty-two grand children and twenty-one great grandchildren also survive him. ~The Journal, Logan City, Utah, June 2nd, 1925, page 1.
Buried at Mendon— Mendon, June 4th. Funeral services was held Wednesday June 3rd, at one p.m. for James H. Hill in the Mendon ward chapel. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen presiding and conducting the services. The ward choir sang "Softly Beams the Sacred Dawning." Invocation, Elder Mormon D. Bird. The choir sang "Oh My Father" Elder Jacob F. Sorensen spoke of his long acquaintance with his friend and gave a brief history of his life's labors as he had known him. The speaker said Brother Hill had spent seventeen years in missionary labors among the Indians. He was a good interpreter, hence his service were much in demand, in the early settlement of this valley, when Indian troubles often occurred. Elder John A. Gardner said that during his term as Bishop of Mendon ward he had often visited Brother Hill, said he always found him firm in the faith and wiling to obey council. A vocal duet was rendered by Joseph C. and Olive Sorensen. Elder James Z. Stewart spoke of his long and happy acquaintance with the deceased and related an interesting story of how James Hill had been instrumental in restoring two girls stolen by the Indians, to their parents. Elder John A. Gardner sang a vocal solo. Elder Peter A. Sorensen spoke briefly of our pioneer, said James H. Hill was one of the seven first settlers of Mendon. Here he had lived all his life and reared his family. Bishop Sorensen thanked all for their presence and assistance at the services. The choir sang "Beautiful Isle." Benediction, Jeremiah Baker. At the cemetery Elder William I. Sorensen dedicated the grave. James H. Hill was born in Canada, was in his 87th year. Eight of his children survive him. He had buried two wives. Four of his children were in attendance at the service. ~The Journal, Logan City, Utah, June 4th, 1925, page 3.
James Leslie Hill
Leslie Hill— A former Mendon resident, Leslie Hill, 79 died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Faye Miles, in Ogden. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at one p.m. at the Myers Mortuary in Ogden. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery Monday at three p.m. Survivors include sons and daughters, Wanda Stone and Faye Miles, Ogden; Joseph Hill, Layton; Eugene Hill, Reno, Nevada; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ~The Herald Journal, December 29th, 1974, page 5.
William Lee Hill ~ Veteran WW II
William Lee Hill— 86 died June 24th, 2009 at the Logan Rehab Center due to complications following surgery. He was born October 8th, 1922, in Star Valley, Wyoming, to William and Kate Hill. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a high priest in the Mendon Second Ward, Mendon, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hill of Mendon; his children, Scott (Kip) Hill, Clark (Mary) Hill, Christian (Wendy) Hill, Leigh (Kevin) Okleberry, Diane (Lowell) Murdoch, Christie Jackson, Julie Joe Smith and Becky James; and one sister, Nita Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother. He has many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He spent his life as a Western Impressionist artist and sculptor. He served in World War II as a tail gunner in the B-17 bomber. He will be missed by all and remembered by many for his great spirit, love of the gospel of Jesus Christ and his love of painting what he knew, the West. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, July 2nd, at the Mendon Stake Center, 476 South 100 East, Mendon. A viewing will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Perpetual Education Fund in your ward. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Anna Barbara Rohner Hughes
Garland, Utah— Anna Barbara Rohner Hughes, 87 beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died April 15th, 2002, in Ogden, Utah. She was born June 11th, 1914, in Paris, Idaho, to Otto and Pauline Wuest Rohner. She grew up in Paris and graduated from Fielding High School. After high school she attended Utah State University and was accepted into the nursing school at the Budge Memorial Hospital. She graduated with her degree as an Registered Nurse in 1937. After working at the L.D.S. Hospital, she married William Durrell Hughes January 14, 1938, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She lived in Mendon, Tremonton and Garland, Utah. She became a mother and continued some nursing with a lot of volunteer work during World War II and in the years after. Anna held various callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including teaching Primary, Mutual and Relief Society and singing in the choir. Survivors include: son, Kent (Deanne) Hughes, Garland; granddaughters, Becky (Scott) Coleman, Surprise, Arizona; Katie (Randall) Hill, Layton, Utah; and Julie Anna Hughes, Garland; three great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Dylan and Gabrielle; a sister, Hilda R. Hanson; and a sister-in-law, Kay Rohner, both of Salt Lake City, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Durrell; a baby son; sisters, Pauline Nye, Elsie Sleight and Emma Glauser; three brothers, Wilford, Herman and Walter Rohner. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19th, 2002, at eleven a.m. at the Garland L.D.S. Third and Fourth Ward Chapel, 175 South Main, with Bishop Ray Manning officiating. Friends may call Thursday, April 18th, from six to seven p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East. ~The Herald Journal, April 17th, 2002.
Annie Laurie Richards Hughes
Death Claims Mendon Woman, Mendon, Utah— Annie Richards Hughes, 71 died last evening at her home in Mendon of infirmities incident to age. She was born in Mendon January 13th, 1888, a daughter of Hyrum and Agnes Muir Richards. She married William R. Hughes in Mendon March 16th, 1907. She is survived by her husband of Mendon, a son and daughter. Coach Durrell Hughes, Garland and Mrs. Robert (Laura) Finch, Pocatello; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: Mr. Agnes Hancock, Centerville; Mrs. Jane Hughes, Garland; Mrs. Marilla Buist, Miss Jennie Richards, and Mahonri M. Richards Mendon; Hyrum J. Richards, Salt Lake City. Mrs. Hughes had been a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and was active in the L.D.S. Church throughout her life. For twenty years she had served as president of the Primary and was president of the Y.W.M.I.A. for many years. She had served on the Hyrum stake Sunday school board, and last year received an Honorary Golden Gleaner award for distinguished service. She had taught in all of the church auxiliaries during her lifetime. Funeral services will be held Friday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle in charge. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary Thursday evening from seven to nine p.m. and Friday from ten a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in the family plot in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 22nd, 1959, page 2.
Mendon, Utah— Funeral services for Annie Richards Hughes, 71 wife of William R. Hughes, will be conducted Friday, one p.m. in Mendon Ward chapel with Bishop C. Rulen Ladle in charge. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan this evening from seven to nine o'clock, and at the family home in Mendon Friday from ten a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Mendon cemetery. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Charles Hughes
Mendon Resident is Laid to Rest, Mendon— Funeral services were held Saturday for Charles Hughes. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen presided. The choir under direction of Joseph C. Sorensen and organist Mrs. Charles Ladle, sang, "O, My Father." Special musical numbers were solo, Mrs. Melvin Muir; duet Mrs. Gwen Hardman and Cyril Bird, accompanist, Miss Mozelle Barrett; violin solo, Alonzo Wood; solo Cyril Nelson. The speakers who spoke of Mr. Hughes integrity and industry were Mormon D. Bird, Professor Alma N. Sorensen of Logan, Elmer J. Hancock and Bishop Henry C. Sorensen. Prayers were by Joseph T. Wood and Herbert B. Whitney. The dedication prayer was by Vance D. Walker. The pall bearers were, Henry C. Stauffer, Clifford Stauffer, Jesse Walker; Durrell Hughes, Marcell Bird and Glen Alexander of Logan. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
George Bassett Hughes
Garland, Box Elder County— George Bassett Hughes, 77 died Monday at 9:15 p.m. at the family home after a three-week illness. Born September 1st, 1877, at Mendon, son of Henry and Rebecca Bassett Hughes. Reared in Cache County and attended Preston Academy in Logan. Married Jane Richards January 13th, 1904 in Logan Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Came to Garland in 1912. Served as city marshal and on City Council in Mendon; active in Church organizations there; filled a mission to Southern States in 1902 and 1903; member of Garland Welfare Committee of Church and the Lions Club. Survivors: Widow; one son, Geroge Eldon Hughes, Mt. Pleasant; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Chambers, Eugene Oregon, and Mrs. Leota Madsen, Tremonton; three grandchildren; one brother and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Harris, Logan; Mrs. Edmund R. Paul, Van Nuys, California, and William R. Hughes, Mendon. Funeral arrangements by Rogers Mortuary, Tremonton. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Henry Hughes
Patriarch Hughes Dead, One of the Old Stalwarts— A Resident of Cache Since 1862, Was Well Known— Ex-Bishop Henry Hughes, one of Mendon's best and most favorably known citizens and one of the country's most sterling and aggressive characters since 1862, passed away at his home in Mendon last Friday evening, aged seventy-nine years. Bishop Hughes was known through out this north country and his death will cause sincere regret in the hearts of many. While we have been unable to learn many of the particulars concerning his death, we are led to believe that the Bishop was hardly expecting the end to come so soon, even though his friends might have expected it. During his last few visits to Logan the old gentleman has come to The Republican office for a social chat and he invariably expressed himself as feeling exceptionally well and had the assurance of living a number of years. And yet today he is beyond recall. Friends have kindly furnished the following sketch of his life: Patriarch Henry Hughes, born December 25th, 1825 at Mold, Wales; joined the Church July 2nd 1851, was baptized by John Coproy. He left England to come to Utah on the 28th day of March, 1853, in the ship Falcon, arriving at New Orleans in the latter part of May. He came up the Mississippi River to Keokuk, from there by ox-team in Appleton Harmon's company, arriving in Salt Lake City on the 19th day of October, 1853. Shortly after this he moved to Big Cottonwood, working in the Cottonwood canyons a good deal of the time until the third day of June, 1862, when he moved to Mendon. In the year 1868 he was ordained Bishop of Mendon, holding that important position with honor for upwards of thirty-two years. He filled a mission to Wales in the years 1874 and 1875; served a term in the Penitentiary for keeping the law of God; was mayor of Mendon City for two or three terms, was a member of the convention convened for the purpose of bringing Utah into the Union as a state and held many other honorable positions, all of which he filled with honor and integrity. Mr. Hughes was ordained a Patriarch in May, 1900. He was a kind husband, a loving father and a faithful Latter-day Saint. He leaves three wives, the children, twenty-seven grand children and eight great grand children to mourn his departure. Two grand children preceded him to the home beyond the veil. Deseret News and Millennial Star please copy. Funeral services were held on May 30th, where much comfort and consolation were given to the family and friends by Elders Andrew Andersen, Alfred Gardner, Ex-Bishop John H. Anderson, Bishop William H. Maughan, Elders Joseph Howell, Amos Clark of Newton, Orson Smith, Isaac Sorensen, Counselor George O. Pitkin. Music by the choir was very touching. ~Logan Republican, June 1st, 1904.
Henry Gorril Hughes ~ Veteran WW I
Young Ward Schoolman Succumbs; Henry G. Hughes Dies In Salt Lake City Hospital— A teacher in Cache County school system for the past twenty-four years, Henry G. Hughes, 56 of Young Ward, principal of the College–Young school, died Wednesday afternoon in a Salt Lake City hospital following an illness of four months duration. He entered the hospital last Wednesday for treatment. Death came at 1:15 p.m. yesterday. Rites Scheduled— Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel, with Bishop Allen Olsen of Young ward officiating. Friends may call at the W. Loyal Hall mortuary in Logan Friday afternoon form two to five o'clock, at the family home in Young ward Friday evening, and at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah L. Hughes in Mendon, Saturday from ten a.m. until time of rites. Burial in the Mendon cemetery will be under direction of the W. Loyal Hall mortuary. Mr. Hughes was characterized today by J.W. Kirkbride, superintendent of Cache County Schools, as a "man of inspiration, courage, hope and faith. He was a dear friend of schools and of school children. In his passing, this valley lost a wonderful character." Born in Mendon June 15th, 1886, he was a son of Charles and Sarah Lavinia Walker Hughes. His early life was spent in Mendon where he received his elementary school education. Mr. Hughes attended the old Brigham Young College in Logan for two years and the University of Utah in 1922. He was graduated from Utah State Agricultural College in 1940 with a B.S. degree in education. His record in school teaching and administration extended over twenty-four years. He was principal of the Mendon elementary school from 1919 to 1933 and taught for one year at Wellsville junior high school. In 1933 he became principal of the College–Young school and served in this capacity until becoming ill. In First World War— From 1917 to 1919 Mr. Hughes served as a sergeant with the U.S. army in France, and was in the front line trenches when the armistice was signed. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. His activity in L.D.S. Church affairs was extensive. He served in the northern states mission from 1908 to 1910 and in the Mendon ward bishopric for several years. Since March 8th, 1936 he had been first counselor in the Young Ward bishopric, and also had held several offices in ward and stake auxiliary organizations. On December 27th, 1927, he married Olive Sorensen in the Logan temple. She with two daughters survives— Marie and JoAnne Hughes of Young ward, also surviving are his mother, Sarah L. Hughes of Mendon: four brothers and sisters Mrs. Mormon D. Bird, John O. and Gladys Hughes of Mendon, and Mrs. David Winn of Centerville. ~The Herald Journal, February 25th, 1943, page 1.
Young Ward, Cache County— Funeral services for Henry G. Hughes, 56 principal of the College-Young School and a member of the Young Ward bishopric, who died Wednesday in a Salt Lake hospital, will be conducted Saturday at one p.m. in the Mendon Ward Chapel, with Bishop Allen Olsen of the Young Ward, in charge. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Henry Gorril Hughes, Praised at Service— Sorrowing friends and relatives filled the Mendon ward chapel Saturday to pay their last respects to Henry G. Hughes, beloved educator and church worker of the valley. Bishop Allen Olsen of Young ward was in charge of the rites. Prayers were offered by Owen Hughes of Bountiful and Counselor Orson Thatcher of Young ward. The organ prelude and postlude was played by Mrs. Ellen Ladle. Speakers who praised the noble life of the deceased and told of the many praiseworthy things accomplished by Mr. Hughes both in the community and in his school work were Professor Alma N. Sorensen, Superintendent J.W. Kirkbride, Patriarch Mormon D. Bird, Bishop Edgar S. Hancock and Bishop Olsen. Resolutions from the Cache County Teachers Association were read by Earl Ballam and resolutions of the Cache County Board of Education were read by Lloyd M. Theurer, A.L. Baer of Providence spoke in behalf of the American Legion. Special musical numbers included a vocal duet by Parley Hall and Mrs. Nellie Leishman; a violin and piano duet, Professor and Mrs. N.W. Christiansen; piano solo, Mary Jean Sorensen, and vocal solo Parley Hall. The American Legion Post number 7 carried the beautiful floral offerings and also. Burial was in the Mendon cemetery and the grave was dedicated by Mayor Vance D. Walker. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Jane Richards Hughes
Ex-Mendon Woman Dies, Garland, Utah— Mrs. Jane Richards Hughes, 85 died Thursday Morning in a Tremonton hospital of causes incident to age. She was born April 25th, 1879, in Mendon to Hyrum T. and Agnes Muir Richards. She attended Brigham Young College in Logan. On January 13, 1904, she married George B. Hughes in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. They moved to Garland in 1912. He died October 4th, 1954. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Union Pacific Old Timers Club. Surviving are a son and daughter, George Eldon Hughes, Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Dean (Leota) Madsen, Tremonton; a sister and brothers, Mrs. Agnes Hancock, Centerville; Hyrum J. Richards, Salt Lake City; Mahonri M. Richards, Mendon. Funeral services will be held Monday at one p.m. in the Garland L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call at Rogers Mortuary, Tremonton, Sunday from seven to nine p.m.and Monday from eleven a.m. to time of services. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, March 5th, 1965, page 2.
John Keith Hughes ~ Veteran WW II
Ucon, Idaho— John Keith Hughes, 52 native of Mendon and former Utah State University athletic star, died unexpectedly at the Idaho Falls Hospital Wednesday night of acute leukemia. He was born February 7th, 1927, at Mendon to John Owen and Pearl Allen Hughes, and was married August 10th, 1948, in Logan L.D.S. Temple to Joan Crookston. Keith was active in athletics at South Cache High school and at U.S.U., graduating from both institutions. At Utah State he was a member of Phi Kappa Alpha. He was employed by Utah Idaho Sugar Company at Idaho Falls for eight years, was former assistant county agent in Weber County for two years and Washington County agent for ten years. He was a member of the bishopric at Moses Lake, Washington and active in all organizations of the L.D.S. Church. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. Hughes had been a member of Lions and Kiwanis International club at various periods. Survivors include his widow; six children, Gregory, Diana Lee, Rodney, Ann Louise, Camile and Kurtis, all of Ukon, Idaho; his parents of Mendon; the following sisters, Mrs. Ivan (Shirley) Spence, Wellsville; Mrs. Carol Holland, a twin sister, Layton, and Mrs. Clyde (Geneil) Anderson, Logan. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, 1:30 p.m., in the Ucon Ward Chapel. Additional rites will be held in Mendon Ward Chapel Saturday 1:30 p.m. Friends may call Friday evening and Saturday at the Hall Mortuary in Logan. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, August 21st, 1969, page 2.
John Owen Hughes
Mendon, Utah— John O. Hughes, 80 Cache civic and agricultural leader, died Monday in the Logan hospital. He wad born July 26th, 1893, in Mendon, a son of Charles and Sarah Walker Hughes. On November 21st, 1923 he married Pearl Allen In the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. From 1919 to 1922, he filled a mission to England. For almost five years, Mr. Hughes served as bishop of Mendon Ward. He was a member of Logan Stake high council, and for the past fourteen years he and his wife had been Logan Temple officiators. Active in civic affairs, he was instrumental in organizing the Wellsville-Mendon Mountain Area Corporation, and served many years as vice president. This year he was elected president of the organization. In 1971 he was honored by being chosen to receive the Bridger award for outstanding service to the Western District in the field of conservation. At the time of his death, Mr. Hughes was president of South Cache Water Users Association. He had been a director of the Logan Rotary Club and was a member of the Imperial Glee Club for twenty-three years. He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Ivan (Shirley) Spence, Wellsville; Mrs. Ford (Carol) Call, Firth, Idaho and Mrs. Clyde (Geneil) Anderson, Logan. One son, Keith preceded him in death. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Wesley (Gladys) Nelson, College Ward and Mrs. David G. (Edith) Winn, Salt Lake City; nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday noon in the Mendon Ward chapel, under direction of Bishop Stanton S. Barrett. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary in Logan Thursday from seven to nine p.m., and at the Mendon Ward chapel Friday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October, 24th, 1973, page 4.
Martha Goatman Hughes
Mendon Pioneer Taken by Death— Mrs. Martha Goatman Hughes, Mendon oldest resident, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. William Bartlett, today of ailments incident to old age. She was born in Church Downs, Gloucestershire, England, June 22nd, 1845, a daughter of George and Mary Moulder Goatman. With her parents she came to Utah in 1864 and had lived in Mendon since that time. Surviving her are Mrs. Hughes and the following sons: Alfred Hughes, Chicago; George Hughes, Ellensburg Washington; and Willard Hughes, Payette, Idaho. She had seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services have not yet been arranged. ~The Herald Journal, January 21st, 1936, page 5.
1856 Pioneer Died Today at Mendon— Mrs. Martha Goatman Hughes, 90 one of the oldest residents of Mendon, a Utah pioneer of 1856, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Bartlett of Mendon. She was the daughter of George and Mary Moulder Goatman and was born June 22nd, 1845 in Churchdown, Westershire, England. Surviving are the following children, Mrs. William Bartlett, Albert W. Hughes, Chicago; George Hughes, Ellingsberg, Washington; Willard Hughes, Payette; seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Olive Sorensen Hughes
Death Comes to Cache Educator— Olive Sorensen Hughes, 67 for twenty-seven years a teacher in Cache County schools, died Tuesday evening in a local hospital following an illness of three months. She was born February 14th, 1894 in Mendon, a daughter of Isaac and Mary Jacobsen Sorensen. She attended school in Mendon, was a graduate of the Brigham Young College six-year normal course and of Utah State University. On December 21st, 1927 she married Henry Gorril Hughes in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He died February 24th, 1943. Mrs. Hughes was active in the Primary. Sunday School, M.I.A., Relief Society and Genealogical Committee in Mendon, Young Ward, and the Logan Ninth and Twenty-First wards. She was always active in "Music Circles" singing with choirs and choruses and acting as accompanist. At the time of her death she was librarian of the Twenty-First Ward Genealogical Committee. While living in Young Ward she was first P.T.A. president for the College-Young school, a position she held for four years. She served as a member of the Cache County P.T.A. Council for two years and was vice president for the Cache Principals organization. She was a member of the Logan branch of A.A.U.W. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. David J. (Marie) Hawkins, Denver Colorado, and Mrs. Burnell N. (Joanne) Calloway, Ogden; two grandchildren, a brother, Henry Sorensen, Mendon, a sister, Mrs. Eulalia Welch, Logan. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at twelve noon in the Logan Twenty-First ward chapel with Bishop Paul Christensen in charge. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Friday from seven to nine p.m. and Saturday prior to services. Burial will be in the family plot in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 6th, 1961, page 1.
Logan, Utah— Mrs. Olive Sorensen Hughes, 67 veteran cache County school teacher died Tuesday in a Logan hospital after an illness. Born February 14th, 1894, Mendon, Cache County, to Isaac and Mary Jacobsen Sorensen. graduate of Brigham Young College and Utah State Agricultural College. Married to Henry G. Hughes, December 21st, 1927, Logan Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He died February 24th, 1943. Active L.D.S., Cache County school teacher, 1932-1959. Active in P.T.A. and education organizations. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. David J. (Marie) Hawkins, Denver; Mrs. Burnell (Joann) Calloway, Ogden; two grandchildren; brother, sister, Henry C. Sorensen, Mendon; Mrs. Eulalia Welch, Logan. Funeral, Saturday noon, Logan 21st L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends call Hall Mortuary, Friday, seven to nine p.m.; Saturday, prior to services. Burial, Mendon Cemetery. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Service Honors Olive S. Hughes— Funeral services for Olive Sorensen Hughes were held Saturday at twelve noon in the Logan Ninth-Twenty-First ward chapel with Bishop Paul Christensen officiating. Prayer at the Mortuary was given by Fred W. Sorensen, a nephew. Joanne Palmer played the prelude and postlude. The Singing Mothers led by Rosa Crowshaw sang "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" and "Hold Thou My Hand." Winlee Sue Gardner sang a solo and Mrs. Palmer played an organ medley. Speakers were Bishop Stanton Allen, former bishop of the 21st ward; John O. Hughes a brother-in-law; James Seamons, principal of North Logan school; John S. Welch a nephew, and Bishop Christensen. Prayers were given by Elmo Palmer and Dean Gardner. Resolutions of respect from the American Legion Auxiliary were read by May Pedersen and a tribute from the 21st Ward Relief Society was read by Lucile Croft. The grave in Mendon Cemetery was dedicated by Kay Sorensen, a nephew. Pallbearers were all nephews. Charles Buist, Robert Welch, Fred Sorensen, Owen Sorensen, Theo Whitney and Mark Sorensen. Flowers were cared for by the 21st Ward Relief Society. ~The Herald Journal, December 12th, 1961, page 7.
Three Month Illness Ends Life of Ex-Cache teacher, 67, Logan, Utah— Mrs. Olive Sorensen Hughes, 67 a teacher in Cache County schools for twenty-seven years, died Tuesday in a Logan hospital after a three month illness. Mrs. Hughes had retired two years ago after teaching since 1932 in elementary schools at Lewiston, Mendon, Millville, College-Young Elementary School in 1943 and 1944. Born February 14th, 1894, in Mendon, she was a daughter of Isaac and Mary Jacobsen Sorensen. She attended school in Mendon and was graduated from the Brigham Young College where she completed the normal course, and from Utah State Agriculture College. She was married to Henry Gorril Hughes, December 21st, 1927, in the Logan Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He died February 24th, 1943. An active member of the L.D.S. Church, Mrs. Hughes was librarian of the Twenty-First L.D.S. Ward and a member of the Genealogical Committee at her death. She has been active in musical circles as a vocalist and accompanist. She was first Parent-Teacher Association president for the College-Young School. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. David J. (Marie) Hawkins, Denver; Mrs. Burnell N. (Joanne) Calloway, Ogden; two grandchildren; a brother, Henry C. Sorensen, Mendon, and a sister, Mrs. Eulalia Welch, Logan. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday noon in the Logan Twenty-First L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Friday From seven to nine p.m. and Saturday prior to services. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~Salt Lake Tribune.
Pearl Keziah Allen Hughes
Mendon, Utah— Pearl Allen Hughes, widow of the late John O. Hughes, died Sunday afternoon at Logan L.D.S. Hospital. She was 79. Mrs. Hughes was born in Hyrum June 23rd, 1894, daughter of Albert J. Allen and Finetta Williams Allen. On November 21st, 1923, in the Salt Lake Temple she married Mr. Hughes, who died October 22nd, 1973. She fulfilled an L.D.S. Church mission to the Central States Mission 1920 to 1922. With her husband, she served for fourteen years as an officiator at the Logan Temple. She had served as president of the Mendon Ward Relief Society and had served both in Relief Society and M.I.A. boards in the Hyrum Stake. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ivan (Shirley) Spence, Wellsville; Mrs. Ford (Carol) Call, Firth, Idaho, and Mrs. Clyde (Geneil) Anderson, Logan: a son, Keith, has preceded her in death. Also surviving are two brothers, Russell Allen and Victor Allen, both of Hyrum; nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at twelve noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel, with Dal Freeman of the ward bishopric presiding. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary in Logan Tuesday evening from seven to nine o'clock and at the Mendon Ward Chapel Wednesday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Mendon. ~The Herald Journal, June 17th, 1974, page 4.
Rebecca Bassett Hughes
Pioneer Resident of Mendon Dies at Age of 94 Years— Rebecca Bassett Hughes, 94 a resident of Mendon since 1875, except for the past twelve years, died last night at the home of a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, 73 West Third South, Logan, of infirmities incident to age. She was born in Cardiff, Wales, March 9th, 1857, a daughter of Thomas and Margaret Edwards Bassett. She came to Mendon in 1875, and was married to Bishop Henry Hughes in the Salt Lake Endowment House July 12th, 1875. Surviving are five children: George B. Hughes, Garland; Mrs. Frank (Rose) Harris, Logan; Mrs. Edmund R. (Sarah) Paul, North Hollywood, California; Mrs. Margaret Jensen, Brigham City; William R. Hughes, Mendon; eighteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hughes had spent most of her life in Mendon, and experienced the hardships and met the problems of pioneer life. She had been active throughout her life in church auxiliaries, having served unselfishly in many capacities. Funeral services will be announced later by the W. Loyal Hall mortuary, Logan. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
A Tribute— (To Rebecca B. Hughes) Aunt Becky Hughes was one of the sweetest spirits that have added grace to the town of Mendon. As I knew her over a period of sixty years, her life followed one quiet, serene, lovable pattern. She was handsome and buoyant but at the same time modest and unassuming. Her voice was soft, musical and gentle— low never harsh. The friendly light in her big brown eyes was a joy to see. She lived in love and harmony with Aunt Annie and was a considerate mother to Ed. Through good and bad times she never murmured but faced her problems with faith and steady courage. There was Welch poetry in her makeup. At five o'clock one June morning full of perfume and color and bird notes she said to me, "Do you think the home of the blessed can be any lovelier (than) this?" Her genuine appreciation of nature, her affections for her family and enduring love for her friends glorified the quiet life she led. My set remembers with pleasure the many evenings we spent in her home, when she turned the house over to us; became one with us in our youthful and noisy games. She accepted us as members of the family and continued her interest in us to the end. It was fitting that Aunt Becky should end her long and helpful life in a sleep without pain, and with bright recollections of the days she had passed. God bless her memory and bless her family that they may cherish this heritage she has left them. ~Alma N. Sorensen
Sarah Jane Jeffs Hughes
Midvale, Utah July 1st— Mrs. Sarah Jeffs Hughes died Sunday while she was preparing dinner at her home here. She fell from a chair and was dead in a few moments. Mrs. Hughes was born at Alpine, January 22nd, 1859. Surviving are her husband Thomas H. Hughes, Sr., and six children. Thomas H. Hughes, Jr., Salt Lake; George H. Hughes, Thistle; Mrs. E.E. Curtis, Springville; Mrs. C.F. Epperson, Mrs. Victor Anderson and Mrs. E.H. Townsend, Midvale, also fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Midvale Ward chapel Tuesday with Bishop John A. Aylett presiding. The body will be taken to Mendon Wednesday, July 2nd, where services will be held at two p.m., in the Mendon ward chapel. Interment will be in the Mendon cemetery. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Sarah Lavinia Walker Hughes
Mendon Mourns Passing of Prominent Pioneer— Death today claimed one of Mendon's oldest and most highly respected pioneers— Sarah Lavinia Walker Hughes, 85 widow of Charles Hughes. She died at the family home from infirmities incident to age following a lifetime of maternal and civic achievements. Born September 12th, 1858, in Salt Lake City, she was a daughter of George and Mary Hopkins Walker. In 1864, at the age of six, she settled with her parents in Mendon and had resided there during her entire life with the exception of two years in Centerville. Her record of church service is lengthy: She was counselor in the first Y.W.M.I.A. organized in Mendon ward, chosen as one of the first Queens of the May in the Mendon celebration of 1876, had been a Relief society teacher practically all her life, was Daughters of Utah Pioneer camp and Legion auxiliary chaplain, and was a devoted mother anxious that all her children have the advantages of good education. Mrs. Hughes had two sons serve on L.D.S. missions, one serve in the first world war, and has four grandsons in the current war. She was married to Charles Hughes December 12th, 1878, in the Salt Lake Endowment house. He died February 1st, 1933. Surviving are four of her seven sons and daughters: Mrs. Mary Ann Bird, John Owen Hughes and Miss Gladys Hughes of Mendon, and Mrs. Edith H. Winn of Centerville; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. A son, Henry Gorril Hughes, prominent Cache County educator, died a year ago. A grandson, Captain Wendell H. Sorensen, was reared by Mrs. Hughes. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the W. Loyal Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, April 19th, 1944, page 1 and 4.
William Durrell Hughes
Garland, Utah— William Durrell Hughes, 87 died Saturday, April 13th, 1996, at the Bear River Valley Hospital in Tremonton, of a lingering illness. He was born September 16th, 1908, in Mendon, the son of William Reed and Annie Laurie Richards Hughes. He married Anna Rohner January 14th, 1938, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He was reared and educated in Cache Valley, graduating from South Cache High School in 1927. He received a bachelor's degree in 1931, followed by a master's degree, both from Utah State University. Mr. Hughes taught school and was Mendon Elementary School principal for eleven years and was the varsity basketball coach at Bear River High School for twenty-nine years. Durrell served as president of the Tremonton Lions Club. He was an Eagle Scout and served as Scoutmaster for fourteen years. He was a high priest in the Garland First Ward. He served as stake and ward Sunday school president and board member in both Mendon and Garland. He was also a member of the young Men's Presidency in Mendon. Surviving are his wife, Anna of Garland; one son and his wife, Kent and Deanne Hughes, Garland; three grandchildren: Becky (Scott) Coleman; Katie (Randall) Hill; and Julie Hughes. He was preceded in death by one son and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17th, 1996, in the Garland LDS Tabernacle, 140 West Factory Street, with Bishop Gary Huber officiating. Friends may call from six to eight p.m. Tuesday at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home and from 9:15–10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 15th, 1996, page 4.
William Reed Hughes
Death Claims William Reed Hughes, Mendon— William Reed Hughes, 79 died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter in Pocatello. He was born in Mendon November 10th, 1886, to Henry and Rebecca Bassett Hughes. He married Annie Laurie Richards on March 16th, 1908. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She died in April 1959. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church, a High Priest in Logan Stake, a member of the Mendon Ward and a farmer by occupation. He had served several terms on the Mendon City Council. Surviving are a son and daughter, Durrell Hughes, Garland, and Mrs. Robert C. (Laura) Finch, Pocatello; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at twelve noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen in charge. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Tuesday from seven to nine p.m. and at the Relief Society in the Mendon chapel Wednesday after eleven a.m. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 16th, 1966, page 10.
Funeral services— for William Reed Hughes were held Wednesday in the Mendon Ward chapel with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen conducting. Family prayer was offered by Hyrum J. Richards. Mozelle Sorensen played prelude and postlude music and the opening song was by the choir with Margene Willie conducting and Mozelle Sorensen accompanying. Arthur Kidman gave the invocation. Speakers for the services were Bishop Rulen C. Ladle, Bishop John O. Hughes and Bishop Fred W. Sorensen. Kay Sorensen accompanied by Mozelle Sorensen, furnished a vocal selection and the closing song was by the choir. Oliver Taylor gave the benediction and Claud Sorensen dedicated the grave. Burial was in the Mendon City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kent Hughes, Mahonri M. Richards, Henry C. Stauffer, Lemuel Earl, L.K. Wood, and Alonzo Wood. Flowers were cared for by Mendon Ward Relief Society ladies. ~Newspaper Not Listed, May 18th, 1966.
Echo May Larsen Sorensen Hill Humfrey
Woman's Body Found in River, Ogden— Investigation continued today into the death of an Ogden woman whose body was found in the waters of Pine View Reservoir Monday night. The victim was identified by the Weber County Sheriff's office as Echo Humphries, 55, Ogden. Officers said the body had apparently struck the rocks before rolling into the water. Officers found the body near the head gates of the dam on the north side. Officers were investigating the possibility that the woman apparently took her own life by jumping into the water. Chief Deputy Sheriff Blair Findlay said a taxi driver, George Toponce, reported that the woman had taken a cab to the reservoir. He said the woman told him she was meeting friends there. ~The Herald Journal, May 24th, 1960, page 6.
Duane Muir Hutchison
Duane Muir Hutchison— Eighteen was fatally injured Thursday in a motorcycle accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The family formerly lived in Logan. Mr. Hutchison had graduated from high school Thursday, where he had been a prominent student. He also had been active in the L.D.S. Church. He was a son of Carl Ronald and Bessie May Muir Hutchison. Surviving are his parents; a sister Sheila, and a brother, Richard, serving an L.D.S. mission in Florida; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Muir of Mendon. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at four p.m. in Mendon L.D.S. Ward chapel by Bishop Stanton S. Barrett. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Melvin Muir Hutchison
Services Set for Hutchison Child Wednesday— Graveside services for Melvin Hutchison, two-year-old son of Ronald and Bessie Mae Muir Hutchison, Jerome, Idaho, will be conducted at Mendon cemetery Wednesday, five p.m. The child is survived by his parents, a brother and sister, Andrew and Sheila Hutchison, and grandparents, Mrs. Harriet Hutchison, Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Muir, Mendon. ~The Herald Journal, May 14th, 1951, page 6.
Troy Gardner Hyer
Mendon, Utah— Troy Gardner Hyer, eighten of Mendon, died July 9th, 1983, at his home of cancer. He was born January 27th, 1965, in Logan, a son of Clifford Gardner and Aurelia Thatcher Hyer. He graduated from Sky View High School and the L.D.S. Seminary four-year program. He was an Eagle Scout, and served as first assistant in the elders quorum. He was an elder in the Mendon Second L.D.S. Ward at the time of his death. Surviving are his parents of Mendon; two brothers and five sisters, Darren Hyer, Jared Justin Hyer, Leilani Hyer, Carrie Hyer, Holly Hyer, Amanda Hyer and Amberlee Hyer, all of Mendon; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orson Reeder and Emilie Thatcher, Young Ward; Mr. and Mrs. Gardner and Ellen Hyer, Hawaii. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at noon in the Mendon Ward chapel with Bishop Stanley T. Buxton conducting. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary today from seven to nine p.m. and at the ward Tuesday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 11th, 1983, page 4.