Mendon, Utah Obituaries: L ~ Index
Clella Marretta Ladle
Mendon, Utah— Clella Marretta Ladle, 86 of Mendon, died Friday, July 11th, 1986 at Logan Regional Hospital. She was born September 13th, 1899, in Mendon a daughter of John and Susanna Trappett Ladle. She has been a lifelong resident of Mendon. She was a faithful member of the L.D.S. Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for fifty years. She also served in the Relief Society, M.I.A. and Primary. She served on the Stake Sunday School Boards in the Hyrum and Logan stakes. She loved flowers and made arrangements for the ward for several years. She was civic minded and used her artistic abilities to make floats and decorations for community celebrations. She was an employee of Cache schools for over fifty years as custodian of the Mendon School. She enjoyed serving others. She is survived by a niece, Hazel M. Sorensen, Mendon, whom she had raised. She was preceded in death by two brothers and nine sisters. Funeral services will be Monday at noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel with Bishop Richard B. Watkins conducting. Friends may call today from seven to nine p.m. at Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan and at the church one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 13th, 1986, page 4.
John Ladle
Esteemed Cache Man is Called, Mendon, Utah— John Ladle, 78 a resident of Mendon since 1891, died at his home here Thursday at six p.m. of hardening of the arteries. He was in ill health for a number of years. Funeral services will be held at Mendon Sunday at two p.m. with burial in the Mendon Cemetery. Mr. Ladle was born in Norfork, England, August 8th, 1853, the son of James and Jane Brown Ladle. He came to the United States in 1866, coming directly to Utah by covered wagon. Settling in Farmington, Mr. Ladle married Susan Trappett on August 2nd, 1875, in the old endowment house in Salt Lake City. The couple and their family lived there until 1891 when they came to Mendon where the family has since resided. Mr. Ladle, during his residence, established himself firmly in the hearts of all with his kind disposition, willingness to help others at any and all times, and his cheerful nature. He was a faithful and consistent church worker, holding at different times the presidencies of the high priests quorum, and the religion class and also serving for many years as chairman of the Old Folks Committee. He was a familiar figure in most Mendon homes during the thirty years he served as a ward teacher. Surviving are the widow and the following children: John Ladle, Sugar City; Mrs. Charlotte Baker, Mrs. Alice Sorensen, Mrs. Camilla Walker, Mrs. Ethel Taylor, Mrs. Edna Bird, Mrs. Mabel Jensen and Clella and William C. Ladle, all of Mendon. Surviving also are forty-five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. ~The Herald Journal, June 3rd, 1932, page 1.
Rites Held at Mendon— The ward chapel was filled to overflowing Sunday afternoon, with relatives and friends who came from far and near to pay loving tribute to John Ladle, who died Thursday. A sweet spirit pervaded the services. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen was in charge. The choir sang "O, My father," and "Shall We Meet?" Speakers were, former Bishop John A. Gardner, now of Ogden; President Walter Everton of Cache state; President Brenchley of Hyrum stake; Henry G. Hughes and Bishop Sorensen, spoke of Mr. Ladles integrity and loving devotion to his family. Special musical numbers were: Duet, by Ralph and Eldon Ladle of Sugar City, Idaho; solo, Kay Sorensen; duet, Mrs. Ethel Walker and Mrs. Julia Muir; accompanist, Miss Mozelle Barrett; solo, "Face To Face," by Cyril Nelson, accompanied by Mrs. Marvel Bartlett. Pallbearers were: Joseph Ladle of Sugar City, Owen Sorensen, Horace Baker, Eddis Muir, Fred Taylor, Elvin Walker of Smithfield, all grandsons. Prayers were by Mormon D. Bird and Joseph N. Sorensen. Floral offerings were beautiful and profuse and were carried by his grandchildren. The grave in the Mendon cemetery was dedicated by Joseph C. Sorensen. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Nancy Ellen Hunt Ladle
Funeral Services— for Nancy Ellen (Nellie) Hunt Ladle, 77 will be held Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Chapel with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary this evening from seven to nine o'clock and at Mendon Chapel Tuesday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 22nd, 1966, page 7.
Susanna Trappett Ladle
Mendon, Utah— Susanna Trappett Ladle, who would have been 95 years of age on July 22nd, died at her home in Mendon, Friday evening following a stroke. Mrs. Ladle had resided in Mendon since 1891. She was born in East Durham, England, July 22nd, 1860, a daughter of William and Charlotte Allenden Trappett. She came to the United States, settling first in Farmington. She was married to John Ladle, August 2nd, 1875, in the Salt Lake Endowment House. He died June 2nd, 1932. Mrs. Ladle was the mother of twelve children, eight of whom survive; John J. Ladle, Sugar City, Idaho; Mrs. Charles (Lottie) Baker, William C. Ladle, Mrs. Oliver (Ethel) Taylor, Mrs. Reeves (Edna) Bird, Miss Clella Ladle, Mrs. James (Mabel) Jensen, and Mrs. Fred (Hazel) Sorensen, all of Mendon. Also surviving are forty-six grandchildren, one-hundred-thirteen great-grandchildren, and twenty-four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ladle had been active in L.D.S. Church functions, having served as secretary and assistant secretary of the Relief Society for seventeen years. She had been a member of the temple and genealogical committee for many years, and a teacher in auxiliaries. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, one p.m., in the Mendon ward chapel, with Bishop John O. Hughes conducting. Friends may call at the Ladle home in Mendon, Monday evening and Tuesday until time of funeral. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 3rd, 1955, page 1.
Rites Held for Mrs. Ladle— Impressive funeral services were held for Mrs. Susannah Ladle on Tuesday, July 5th, in the Mendon Ward chapel. Prayer at the home prior to the services was offered by former Bishop Reeves Bird. The organ prelude was played by Ethel Walker. Bishop John O. Hughes presided and gave a short sketch of her life. the invocation was given by Vance D. Walker. Mrs. Elizabeth Thorpe and Mrs. Pearl Rice sang "That Beautiful Land" accompanied by Mrs. Grace Baugh, all of Logan. Speakers who eulogized the worthy life of "Grandma Ladle" as she was lovingly called were Ralph Ladle, a grandson, of Provo, who commented on the faithfulness of Clella who has taken such loving care of her aged mother; John C. Brenchley a lifelong friend of the family, and former Bishop Henry C. Sorensen. The closing talk was given by Bishop Hughes. Other musical numbers were a piano solo, "O, My Father" by Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen and a vocal solo, "In the Garden," by George Everton, Jr., of Logan accompanied by Mrs. Sorensen. Mrs. Ellen Ladle played the postlude, "When They Are Gone, Do Not forget Them." Patriarch Horace Garner of Ogden pronounced the benediction. Pall bearers were Horace Baker, Rulon C. Ladle, Eldon J. Sorensen, Fred Taylor, Ronald Jensen and Alton Bird, All grandsons. Interment was in the Mendon cemetery. Dedication of the grave was by Joseph C. Sorensen. The chapel was full of relatives and friends who came from far and near to pay loving tribute to her memory, fifty grandchildren and great-grandchildren occupied the choir seats. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse and were carried by great-grandchildren under the direction of the Relief Society. ~The Herald Journal, July 8th, 1955, page 3.
William Charles Ladle
Mendon, Utah— William Charles Ladle, 94 Mendon, died November 24th, 1981, in Salt Lake City. He was born July 16th, 1887, in Farmington, a son of John and Susanna Trappett Ladle. He married Nancy Ellen Hunt June 11th, 1913, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple She died June 25th, 1966. He spent most of his life in Mendon, where he was active in church and civic affairs. He served on the Mendon City Council, and retired after forty years as a farmer and milk hauler. In the L.D.S. Church, he held M.I.A. positions for thirty years, managed the dance hall seven years, was one of seven presidents of the seventy for seventeen years, a ward teacher for fifty-two years, a member of the stake genealogical board for six years and served on the missionary committee for thirty-six years. He was a high priest group leader and grounds guide at the Logan Temple. Surviving are three sons and two daughters, Orvel H. Ladle and Mrs. Ladle and Mrs. Richard (Grace) Miles, both of Salt Lake City; Rulen C. Ladle, Mendon; Leo R. Ladle, Ogden, and Mrs. Louis (Stella) Spackman, Deweyville; a sister, Cella Ladle, Mendon; eighteen grandchildren and fifty-five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by nine sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be Saturday noon in the Mendon Ward with Bishop Stan Buxton conducting. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Friday from seven to nine p.m. and the ward one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, November 25th, 1981, page 4.
Alice Jarrett Hutchison Lalliss
Alice Jannett Hutchison Lalliss— 90 passed from this life Monday, January 5th, 2004, in Bountiful, Utah. She was born in Wellsville, Utah, July 13th, 1913, the seventh child of Harriet Kay Willes and Andrew Adamson Hutchison. She married John Wesley Lalliss November 23rd, 1933, in Salt Lake City. He died January 24th, 1973. They lived in Cache Valley before moving to Buhl, Idaho, in 1945. After rearing their family there, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked in area hospital food services until retirement. Her last few years were spent in Mesa. Alice worked at many jobs during her life and was a hard working, dedicated employee wherever she worked. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed many years of service in the Mesa Temple. She was talented in handiwork and is remembered for the beautiful crocheted afghans received by each of her children and grandchildren as well as many others. She is survived by her children: Kareen Knight (Dean), Idaho Falls, Idaho; Coyla Larson Eden, Bountiful, Utah; Keith R. (Nancy), Mesa, Arizona; A. Dee (Diann), North Salt Lake, Utah; John A. (Evelyn), Boise, Idaho; VerNon R., Surprise, Arizona; brother, Carl Ronald Hutchison, Roby, Missouri; sister, Ivella Byington, Roseboro, North Carolina; thirty-one grandchildren and seventy-four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10th, 2004, at eleven a.m. at the Orchard Fourth Ward Chapel, 55 East 350 North, North Salt Lake. Friends may visit with the family at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, from six to eight Friday evening, January 9th, 2004, and at the chapel one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. following the funeral service. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
John Richard Lalliss
John R. Lallis— For forty years a resident of Mendon, passed away at his home there on Wednesday. He was the son of F. John and Sarah E. Edwards Lallis both natives of Wales and was born in Paradise, May 2nd, 1873. He married Ida Lemmon, who survives him. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon Chapel on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. ~The Journal, November 25th, 1927, page 4.
Buried Sunday in Mendon Ward— Mendon, November 30th, Funeral services for John R. Lallis, 54 of Mendon, who died Wednesday night were held in the Mendon ward chapel Sunday. Mr. Lallis was the son of F. John and Sarah E. Edwards Lallis, natives of Wales, and has resided in Mendon for forty years. He was born in Paradise, Utah, May 2, 1873. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida L. Lallis, three children, Wesley, Ardella and Ronella, also two brothers and three sisters. The services were conducted by Bishop Henry C. Sorensen. The first selection "When First the Glorious Light of Truth," was rendered by the choir. The opening prayer was by Joseph T. Wood. "Resting Now From Care and Sorrow" by the choir. The first speaker was Bishop James R. Thomas of Logan. The second speaker was Bishop John A. Gardner of Ogden. Vocal solo, Mrs. Elizabeth Lemon. The third speaker was J.C. Stuart of Logan. Instrumental duet, George G. Sweeten and Alonzo Wood. Alvin T. Clawson was the fourth speaker. Remarks, Bishop Henry C. Sorensen. "I Have Read of a Beautiful City," sung by Mrs. Elizabeth Lemon accompanied by the choir was the last song. The benediction was offered by Elmer J. Hancock. The grave in the Mendon cemetery was dedicated by Joseph N. Sorensen. ~The Journal, November 30th, 1927, page 7.
John Wesley Lalliss
John Wesley Lalliss— Died Wednesday night in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mendon native was 60. Mr. Lalliss was born May 17th, 1913 in Mendon, a son of John W. and Ida Lalliss. He attended the Mendon School and South Cache High School. Mr. Lalliss was a Mendon farmer. He married Alice Hutchison, November 23rd, 1933 in Logan. Survivors include four sons and two daughters; Mrs. Dean (Karreen) Knight of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Mrs. Keith (Coyla) Larson of Bountiful, Keith and Vernon of Phoenix, Acal D., of Salt Lake City and John of Shoshone, Idaho. Also surviving are twenty-two grandchildren. Two sisters surviving are Mrs. Rulon (Ardela) Green of Bellflower, California. and Mrs. Ronella Steward of Kaysville. Funeral services will be held in Buhl, Idaho, Monday with a grave site service and burial in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, January 26th, 1973, page 4.
Sarah Evans Edwards Lalliss
Mrs. Sarah Edwards Lallis— was the daughter of Richard Edwards and Mary Evans Edwards, was born near Haverford West, South Wales, May 5th, 1838. She came to Utah in 1868 crossing the plains by team; came to Ogden where she remained six months. Before leaving Ogden she was married to John Lallis who had preceded her advent to the valley some months. Their marriage had been spoken of before either left Wales, so they were married soon after she arrived. In that year, also, she joined the church. They moved from Ogden to Malad City, where they resided one year. From Malad they moved to Paradise, Cache County, where Brother Lallis found employment as engineer at a saw mill. After about ten years residence in Paradise, the family moved to Logan. Mr. Lallis obtained employment as engineer on the old Utah and Northern railroad. Later Brother Lallis purchased a farm in Mendon, as well as a residence in the city of Mendon, where the family have resided for twenty-seven years, except when their employment took them to other parts. Mrs. Lallis' husband died October 13th, 1899. Seven children survive their mother, their names beginning with the oldest are as follows: Mary J. Westover, Sarah A. Bird, Martha H., John R., Charles J., Nellie and Evan G. Lallis. There are fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lallis's brother and other of her relatives will leave Wales on the 16th of this month for a visit to the family here. Sister Lallis was the only member of her family to join the Latter-day Saint Church. ~Newspaper Not Listed, May 3rd, 1914.
Respected Citizen Dies, Mendon, May 4th— Sarah Lallis, an old and respected citizen of Mendon departed this life, Sunday, May 2nd, at six o'clock p.m. She leaves four daughters, three sons and many friends to grieve. ~Logan Republican, May 5th, 1914.
Funeral Services Held at Mendon, Utah— Mendon, May 7th, Funeral Services were held for Mrs. Sarah E. Lallis in the Ward house Wednesday last at two p.m., Bishop Mormon D. Bird presiding. There was a throng of people from this, as well as other wards in the county, came out to pay their respects to the departed, as well as to the family. The hymn, "Farewell all Earthly Honors" was sung by the ward choir. Elder Jeremiah Baker offered the opening prayer. The choir then sang "There's a Beautiful Land Over There." Elder Gibbs of Paradise said that in the death of Sister Lallis we had lost a good sister. He was well acquainted with the deceased, her husband and family. and could but speak well of them. Elder Hans P. Sorensen of Mendon said Sister Lallis was one of the honorable women of earth, and felt sure her reward would be great. A vocal solo, "Face to Face," was most beautifully rendered by Sister Lizzie Lemmon. Brother Jones, of Logan, felt pleased to be present and make a few remarks. He was one Sister Lallis' oldest friends. He came to the valley in the same company, and had been intimately acquainted with her ever since. Brother Jones spoke very feelingly of the many virtues possessed by the deceased. She was indeed a dear friend of his. Elder W.G. Reese of Benson ward, said he was glad to be present and speak for the Reese family on this occasion; said they were truly sorry to lose the association of Sister Lallis. The Lallis and Reese families had been great friends for many years; said he had always been well received in their home. This good sister had a way of her own of making people perfectly comfortable and happy in her abode; said the best the home could provide was none too good for her friends, and even the stranger was welcome. Brother Frank Baugh sang as he always sings, with his whole soul, that inspiring hymn "Unanswered Yet." Dr. Thomas next addressed the congregation. He felt to appreciate the kind invitation extended to come over from Logan and say a few words at the funeral services of one of his dear friends. Brother Thomas spoke of some of the little band that joined the church in South Wales, and together emigrated to the land of the Saints— mentioned how they had clung together since the day they became brothers and sisters in the faith: what a wonderful blessing this bond of love had been to each of them through life. Bishop John H. Anderson, of Logan, said Sister Lallis had accepted Christ and His teachings, and he knew that her works in life had been of such a nature that she would receive salvation in her Father's kingdom. Bishop Bird said the sister whose remains lie before us had been a great sufferer for many years, having bodily ailments that gave her much distress; nut she was patient in it all; never complaining; was always cheerful in her trials steadfast in her faith, firm in character; one of the powers in the earth for good. The closing hymn, by request was "I Need Thee Every Hour." Benediction by Elder Joseph H. Watkins. There was an abundance of most beautiful flowers. These the good land loved so much in life, so nothing could please here more than such offerings in death. A long line of carriages followed the remains to the cemetery, where the body was placed in the silent tomb by the side of her dear husband. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Andrew Reid Lamont
Grace, Idaho— Andrew R. LaMont, 88 of Grace, a former Mendon resident, died Tuesday in a Pocatello nursing home. He was born January 2nd, 1888 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to James and Mary Ried LaMont. He marred Myrl Hardman December 6th, 1910, in Logan. She died in 1971. Mr. Lamont had farmed in Mendon, was employed by Union Pacific Railroad, and had worked in the shipyards in Long Beach, California. He had resided in Grace since 1968. Surviving are three sons and three daughters: DeVere of Logan, James of Hemet, California, Clifford LaMont and Mrs. Mary Canfield, both of Adelanto, California; Mrs. Kenneth (Fern) Lloyd, Grace; Mrs. Ted (Alma) Lamerose, Long Beach, California. A son, John, preceded him in death. Also surviving are twenty-one grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Eugene LaMont of Lyttle Creek, California. Funeral services will be held Friday noon in the Hall Mortuary Chapel. Friends may call Thursday from seven to nine, and Friday one hour prior to services, Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 27th, 1976, page 4.
John R. Lamont
Former Resident of Mendon Killed— Injured in a shipyard explosion Saturday at Long Beach, California, John R. Lamont 30 of Compton, California, and until recently a resident of Mendon, died Sunday. Mr. Lamont was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lamont, residents of Mendon until about a year ago when they moved to Compton. He was born in Mendon, August 12th, 1914 and attended Mendon schools and South Cache high school where he was prominent in athletics. September 14th, 1938 he married Miss LaRene Dahle of Clarkston. Surviving are his wife, his parents, three children, John Ferris, Linda Marie and Lorna Myrl and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Fern Lloyd, Soda Springs, Idaho; Ira; James Lamont, Compton; Clifford Lamont, with the U.S. Army in India; Mrs. Alma Lambrose, Long Beach, California; and Mary Riggs, Wellsville. Funeral services will likely be held in Mendon and will be announced at a later date. ~The Herald Journal, September 4th, 1944, page 1.
John Reid Lamont
Another Death— John Lamont, ill of consumption following an attack of pneumonia, died at his home in Mendon Friday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock. He was a very highly respected young man. His case is said to have been one very rare to the medical profession. Mr. Lamont was a member of the Woodmen Lodge and carried $3,000 insurance. ~Logan Republican, January 26th, 1907.
Mary Reid Lamont
Respected Mendon Woman is Called— Death today claimed one of Mendon's oldest and most respected citizens. Mary Reid Lamont, widow of James Lamont. She passed away at the home of her son, Andrew Lamont of Mendon, after suffering a stroke some two weeks ago. Mrs. Lamont was born August 25th, 1857, in Irvine Ayrshire, Scotland, a daughter of William and Mary Parker Reid. She came to the United States fifty-five years ago, and has been a resident of Mendon fifty-one years. She was married June 5th, 1875, in Scotland. Surviving Mrs. Lamont are the following sons and daughters: Andrew Lamont of Mendon, Robert Lamont of Brigham City, Eugene Lamont of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Mary Keusses of Mount Pleasant. A sister, Mrs. Grace Davis of Ogden, and a brother, James Reid of California, besides twenty-three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, also survive. Funeral services are being arranged under the direction of Lindquist and Sons Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, June 27th, 1940, page 1.
Mendon to Honor Mary R. Lamont— Funeral services for Mary Reid Lamont, esteemed Mendon resident who died Thursday, will be held Sunday at two p.m. in Mendon Ward chapel, with burial in Mendon under the direction of Lindquist and Sons Mortuary. Friends may call at the family residence Saturday evening and Sunday until time of services. ~The Herald Journal, June 28th, 1940, page 5.
Myrl Hardman Lamont
Myrl Hardman LaMont— 79 died Tuesday at the Caribou Memorial Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho, of a heart attack. She was born in Mendon, March 14th, 1892, a daughter of Joseph H. and Octavia Hardman. She was married to Andrew Lamont, December 6th, 1910 in Mendon and the couple made their home in Mendon until 1940 when they moved to Long Beach, California. they were in that city until 1969. Since that time they have resided at Grace, Idaho. She is survived by her husband of Grace, six children, DeVere Lamont of Logan; Mrs. Kenneth (Vern) Lloyd, Grace; James Lamont, Harbor City, California; Clifford LaMont, Isleton, California; Mrs. Theros (Alma) Lambrose, Long Beach, California; and Mrs. Leonard (Mary) Canfield, Adelanto, California; one son who preceded her in death; twenty-four grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren; and four brothers and sisters, Mrs. Cora Sorensen, Logan; Floyd and Bernard Hardman, Mendon; and Peirce Hardman, North Logan. Funeral services are to be held Friday at one p.m. in the Hall Mortuary Chapel in Logan. Friends may call Thursday evening from seven to nine p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the family plot in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 23rd, 1971, page 4.
Agnes Ione Buist Baker Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Agnes Ione Buist Baker Larsen, 81 of Mendon, died June 19th, 1980 at her home. She was born January 22nd, 1899, in Mendon to Hamilton S. and Elizabeth Robb Buist Baker. She married Wilford Larsen June 9th, 1920, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He died September 25, 1964. She had been an active member of the L.D.S. Church, having served in various church auxiliaries, Primary, Sunday school and M.I.A. organizations. She was also a member of the Mendon Dramatic Company. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John Fred (Barbara) Woodward, Wellsville; Mrs. Lewis A. (Eleanor) Bass, Salt Lake City; one son Leland W. Larsen, Mendon; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son and a daughter. Funeral services will be held Monday at noon in the Mendon Second Ward Chapel with Bishop Stanton S. Barrett officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Sunday from seven to nine p.m. and at the ward one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 20th, 1980, page 4.
Charlotte Ann Longstroth Larsen
Mendon Woman Dies Suddenly— After a short illness caused by a heart ailment, 72 year-old Mrs. Ann Longstroth Larsen of Mendon died Monday evening. Services will be held under the direction of Bishop Henry C. Sorensen in the Mendon city cemetery under the direction of the W. Loyal Hall Mortuary. Friends may call at the family home in Mendon Wednesday evening and Thursday morning until time for services. Mrs. Larsen was the daughter of William and Charlotte Baker Longstroth and was born in Mendon November 12th, 1868. She had lived in Mendon throughout her life where she had been active in the various religious organizations and where she had reared a fine family as the wife of Peter Larsen, whom she married in Logan on September 1st, 1892. Surviving are her husband, five children, Mrs. May L. Pedersen of Logan, Mrs. Vera L. Josney of Mountain City, Nevada, Guy and Miles Larsen of Malad, Idaho, and Theo Larsen of Mendon, and thirteen grandchildren. The brothers and sisters also survive her as follows: Mrs. Mary Muir and William G. Longstroth of Mendon, George Longstroth of Brigham City, Mrs. Rose Manning of Garland, Mrs. Phoebe Evans of Raymond, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Alice Peterborg and Lynn Longstroth of Preston, Mrs. Sarah Wright and Mrs. Ethel Goates of Salt Lake City, and Alma Longstroth of Ogden. ~The Herald Journal, February 11th, 1941, page 1.
Services Set for Mr. Peter Larsen— Funeral services will be held in the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel Thursday at one p.m. for Mrs. Peter Larsen, 72 who died Monday evening. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen will officiate. Interment will be in the Mendon cemetery, with the W. Loyal Hall mortuary of Logan in charge. Friends may call at the Larsen home in Mendon this evening and Thursday until time of funeral. ~The Herald Journal, February 12th, 1941, page 1.
Services Held for Mendon Resident— Impressive funeral rites for Ann Longstroth Larsen were held last week end at Mendon with Bishop Henry C. Sorensen in charge. A large crowd of admirers and friends crowded the Mendon ward chapel to pay last respects to Mrs. Larsen. The prelude and postlude were played by Professor Henry Otte of Logan, while Oliver Taylor offered the invocation, and Mormon D. Bird pronounced the benediction. Eulogy in the form of music was presented by John O. Hughes, vocal solo, vocal duet by Frank H. Baugh, Sr. and Pearl Baugh Rice, accompanied by Phyllis Baugh, and solo by Mr. Baugh. Speakers who lauded the serviceable life of Mrs. Larsen were Elmer J. Hancock of Mendon, Leo W. Goates of Salt Lake City and Bishop Sorensen. The grave in the Mendon cemetery was dedicated by Bishop Olof I. Pedersen of Logan. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
DeLone Muir Larsen
Mendon, Utah— DeLone Muir Larsen, 81 of Mendon, died Friday, December 21st, 1990, at Logan Regional Hospital. She was born October 25th, 1909, in Mendon to James Muir and Elizabeth Charolotte Kidman Muir. She married Orval Larsen, June 1st, 1928, in Ogden. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Her husband died July 3rd, 1979. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church and served in the Relief Society presidency and other church auxiliaries. She enjoyed doing handiwork, oil painting and crocheting. She was past captain of Mendon Camp, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She is survived by one son, Fred M. and Carol Larsen, Providence; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. she was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday at noon in the Mendon Ward Chapel with Bishop Richard B. Watkins conducting. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, December 23rd, 1990, page 4.
Donald Gardner Larsen ~ Veteran WW II
Brigham City, Utah— Donald Gardner Larsen, 62 of Brigham City died Saturday at the University of Utah Medical Center. He was born March 30th, 1915, in Mendon, a son of Magnus and Sarah Jane Gardner Larsen. He married Vodis May McCrary, July 20th, 1946 in Reno, Nevada. Mr. Larsen was reared in Mendon, had served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and was a member of the Brigham City Twenth L.D.S. Ward. He had been employed by Skaggs Drug Centers. Surviving are his widow of Brigham City; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Linda Jean) Armstrong, Los Angeles; Mrs. Michael (Janice Renae) Matheson, Salt Lake City; brothers and sisters, Irvin Larsen, Ogden; LaVern, Salt Lake City; LeGrand, Milwaukee, Oregon; Orval, Mendon; Martel, Phoenix, Arizona; and Mrs. Orpha Robinson, Woodburn, Oregon. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at one p.m. in the Brigham City North Stake Center. Friends may call at the Olsen Funeral Home, 205 South First East, tonight from seven to nine, and Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, November 8th, 1977, page 4.
Eleanor Anderson Shelton Larsen
Death at Mendon— Mrs. Eleanor Shelton Larsen, wife of Hans Peter Larsen passed away at her home in Mendon on Friday. The lady was the daughter of Richard John Shelton and Mary Wann Shelton, and was born January 11th, 1859 in Philadelphia. She had been a resident of Mendon for forty years. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon chapel on Monday afternoon at two o'clock. ~The Journal, May 12th, 1928, page 3.
Hannah Acomb Larsen
Services Held, Mendon— Funeral services for Hannah Acomb Larsen were conducted in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel under the direction of Bishop John O. Hughes. Prayer at the home was by Edgar S. Hancock and opening prayer at the chapel was given by L.K. Wood. Prelude and postlude music was played by Mrs. Ellen Ladle, with the Relief Society Chorus, accompanied by Ruth Anderson, singing "Abide With Me," under the direction of Julia Muir. Kay Sorensen gave a life sketch of Mrs. Larsen and speakers were Oliver Taylor and Bishop Hughes. Musical numbers included a violin solo, "Carvatina," by Charles Carlson, accompanied by Miss Lois Rae Purser; a vocal solo, "I Walked With Jesus," by Jay Larsen, with Mrs. Ruth Anderson, accompanist; "When You Come To the End of a Perfect Day," an instrumental trio by Charles Carlson, Gordon Steffen and Lois Rae Purser, and a closing selection, "More Holiness Give Me," by the Relief Society chorus. Alma N. Sorensen offered the closing prayer and Henry C. Sorensen the dedication of the grave. Pallbearers were Jay Larsen, Leland Larsen, Melvin Muir, Owen Sorensen, Fred Hardman and Asa Baker. Floral pieces were handled by the Relief Society. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Hans Peter Larsen
Cache Valley 1859 Pioneer Dies in Idaho— Hans Peter Larsen, who settled here In 1859, answers call, Mendon— Hans Peter Larsen, one of the last of the original pioneers of Cache Valley and declared to be the oldest resident of the county died of old age Saturday, two days before his ninety-third birthday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Poe at Idaho Falls, where he went a month ago to spend the winter. Mr. Larsen was born September 24th, 1835 at Lillebrænde, Falster Denmark, where he accepted the gospel and started for America in 1854, landing in New Orleans about the first of 1855 and working his way up the Mississippi River, crossing the plains, to arrive in Salt Lake City in September. He came to Cache Valley in 1859 with Alexander Hill and Isaac Sorensen. He was called with other Mendon residents to cross the plains for emigrants in 1862 and in the company of thirty wagons was a captain of ten. The men were ordered to walk all the way back to the Missouri River, but Mr. Larsen also walked back, thus easing the load his oxen were hauling. He often boasted that the company lost no oxen on the round trip, which was an exceptionally good record. This company went back on short rations, most of which was furnished by the Mendon members of the party, consisting of flapjacks fried in bacon grease, the hot drink consisting of "Coffee" made from browned peas. Mr. Larsen was active in both community and church work, in the latter serving as ward teacher until his years prevented this duty. He was also at one time president of the Religion class in the ward. Eight Children Survive— He was married in the old endowment house in Salt Lake City in 1875 to Eleanor Shelton, who died last May. Eight of his twelve children survive: Peter and Wilford Larsen, Mendon; Mrs. Nellie Worley, Pocatello; Mrs. William Poe, Idaho Falls; Mrs. Carl Pherson and Mrs. Jennie Wiley and Mrs. Annie Curtis, Salt Lake City; also thirty-one grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Mendon ward chapel Wednesday at two p.m. The body is expected to arrive here today. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Cache Pioneer Passes Away— Hans Peter Larsen, Cache Valley's oldest pioneer, whose home was in Mendon, passed away on Friday last at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Poe, at Boise Idaho. Mr. Larsen was a native of Falster, Denmark, where he was born September 22nd, 1835. His remains arrived at Mendon today, and his funeral services will be held there on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. details of his life and service will appear later. ~The Journal, September 24th, 1928, page 1.
Aged Mendon Man is Laid in Resting Place, Mendon, September 28, (Special)— Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Mendon ward chapel for Hans Peter Larsen with Bishop Henry C. Sorensen presiding. The opening musical number was by the choir; invocation, Jeremiah Baker; remarks were made by Mormon D. Bird. William I. Sorensen, Bishop C.J. Plowman of Smithfield and Bishop Sorensen. George G. Sweeten and Alnozo Wood rendered an instrumental duet. Bishop J.H. Watkins of Logan pronounced the benediction. Alma N. Sorensen pronounced the dedicatory prayer at the Mendon cemetery. Hans Peter Larsen was born September 24th, 1835, in Lillebrænde, Falster, Denmark. He joined the L.D.S. Church in his native land and came to Salt Lake City in 1855. He came to Cache Valley in 1859 where he has resided since. ~Newspaper not listed.
Hazel Marie Stewart Larsen Jones
Our Beloved Mother— grandmother, great grandmother and friend slipped quietly into paradise April 17th, 2006, in Salt Lake City. She was 92 years old. Born on a dirt farm in Pandora, Alberta Canada, August 13th, 1913, to Avery Carl Stewart and Florence Agnes Melville. She was a beautician in Estacada Oregon where she met and married Martell Gardner Larsen, April 28th, 1937. They moved to Ogden, Utah and raised two children. Martell was a drug store manager and Hazel was a full-time mother. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Martell died in 1982 and in 1984 she married Robert E Jones of Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in Salt Lake City for twenty-two years. Robert passed away January 28th, 2006. Hazel was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served many years in the Relief Society and Young Women Organizations. She is survived by her two children, Ruth Ann Triggs of Salt Lake City and Dr. Karl Martell Larsen of Las Vegas, Nevada, nine grandchildren Dr. Kyle Triggs, Shawn Larsen, Jason Triggs, Kristin Larsen, Travis Triggs, Aaron Larsen, Melanie Larsen, Leah Bergstrom and Jessie Larsen and seven great grandchildren. She loved her Jones children and grand children. She was loved and respected by all she met. The family wishes to thank Alta Ridge Alzheimer home for their love and concern over the last year of her life. We will miss her loving smile, quick wit and genuine concern for others. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 21st, 2006, from six to eight p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South. Graveside services will take place Saturday, April 22nd, 2006 in the Mendon City Cemetery at 2:00 pm. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
James Dallas Larsen
Young Mendon Boy Passes Away— James Dallas Larsen, three-year-old son of Wilford and Ione B. Baker Larsen of Mendon, died Friday morning in Logan. The child was born in Mendon, February 9th, 1931. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Leland, and one sister, Barbara. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel Sunday at twelve noon. ~The Herald Journal, September 14th, 1934, page 1.
Mendon, Utah— A large crowd of sympathizing relatives and friends attended the funeral services of James Dallas, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Larsen, who died of a ruptured appendix Friday at the Budge hospital. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen was in charge of the services. Prayers were by Joseph N. Sorensen and Counselor Oliver Taylor. The ward choir sang, "Softly Beams the Sacred Dawning." Words of comfort and consolation were spoken by William I. Sorensen, Vance D. Walker, President G.W. Lindquist of Logan and Bishop Sorensen. Special musical numbers were vocal solos by Kay Sorensen and Ivan Barrett, accompanist, Miss Mozelle Barrett, violin and piano duet by Miss Erma Pehrson of Logan, vocal solo, Cyril Nelson, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Marvel Bartlett. The pallbearers were Leon Buist, Glenn Hiibner and Ralph and Ray Taylor. The flowers were profuse and beautiful and were carried by thirty little girls. The grave was dedicated by Claud A. Sorensen. The following out-of-town visitors attended the services: Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Trayer and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bergerner and daughters, Mrs. J.A. Curtis, Mrs. Joe Wiley all of Salt Lake City, Mrs. John Worley of Pocatello, Idaho, Mr. and Mrs. Mahroni Lundberg, Miss Ireland Holland, Miss Ruth Lundberg all of Tremonton, Mr. and Mrs. John Buist of Cache Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buist, Mary and Ester Buist and Charles Buist, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Larsen of Wellsville, Mr. and Mrs. Vernal Willie of Brigham, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Berntson of Logan, Mrs. Laura George of Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pehrson and daughters, Phyllis and Erma of Logan. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Joseph Acomb Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Joseph A. Larsen, 78 died at his home Monday, July 4th, 1988, following a long illness. He was born May 5th, 1910 in Mendon, son of Peter Larsen Jr. and Hannah Acomb Larsen. He married Viola Wursten, December 20th, 1933, in the Logan Temple. He loved sports and lettered in football, basketball and track at South Cache High School. He helped organize and enjoyed playing on the Mendon Eagles basketball team. He served in the Southern California L.D.S. mission form 1929 to 1931. He was active in the L.D.S. Church having served as Elder's Quorum president, young men's president, counselor in the Sunday school presidency, high priest group leader, stake M-men leader, temple worker and drama coach. He enjoyed studying the gospel and taught gospel doctrine classes for more than sixteen years. He was a gifted speaker and shared this talent on many occasions. He spoke at more that seventy funerals. He was admired as a farmer and had a great concern for the farmers and dairy industry in Cache Valley. He served as president of the Utah Farm Bureau, president of the Cache Valley Dairy Association and member of the board of directors of the Cache Valley Breeding Association. He and his family built, owned and operated the Valley View Nursing Home in Mendon, 1970 to 1976. His contributions to civic affairs include May Day and council member for Mendon City, president of the Northern Utah Riding Association, member of the Cache County Fair Board and member of the Old Dramatic Company of Mendon. He loved the outdoors and helped organize the Mendon Wildlife Federation and the Skyline Riding Club. Survivors include his wife of Mendon; three sons and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Rolene Larsen, Grand Junction, Colorado; Mark Larsen, Escondido, California; Sydney and Valerie Larsen, Mendon; three daughters and sons-in-law, Verna and Harvey D. Olsen, Young Ward; Nancy Larsen, Mendon; Debrah and Sheldon Herget, Sandy; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 7th, 1988, at 11:00 a.m. in Mendon Ward Chapel with Bishop Richard B. Watkins conducting. Friends and relatives may call at Nelson Funeral Home Wednesday evening from seven to nine p.m. and one hour before services on Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 5th, 1988, page 4.
LaVern Alfred Larsen
Salt Lake City— LaVern Alfred Larsen, 80 died June 21st, 1982. He was born February 21st, 1902, in Mendon, a son of Magnus and Sarah Jane Gardner Larsen. He married Linzy Shelton January 14, 1926, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He started a retail career in 1929 in Portland, Oregon. He moved in 1935 to Ogden and managed the first Skaggs Drug store. He then managed stores in Salt Lake City and in 1950 was named merchandise manager for the chain. He was an active member of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. He retired in 1958 and moved to Mendon, where he raised registered Herefords on a ranch. He returned to Salt Lake City in 1970. Surviving are his wife, Salt Lake City; two daughters, and three sons, Mrs. Larry (Colleen) Norman, Mrs. Kent (Carolyn) Barnes and Stanley, Jack and Kent Larsen; all of Salt Lake City; seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandson; a sister, Orpha Robinson, Woodburn, Oregon, and two brothers. LeGrande, Clickmas, Oregon, and Martell, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be Thursday at noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward. Friends may call at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Wednesday from 6:30 to eight p.m. and Thursday at the ward from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 22nd, 1982.
Linzy Jane Shelton Larsen
Linzy S. Larsen— Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend Linzy S. Larsen peacefully passed away April 20th, 1999, in St. Joseph's Villa. She was born May 7th, 1906, in Beaver Dam, Utah, to Henry M. and Elizabeth Findley Shelton. She married LaVern "Swede" A. Larsen January 14th, 1926, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She grew up in Mendon, Utah, attending schools in Cache Valley. After her marriage she lived in Mendon, Portland, Oregon, Ogden and Salt Lake City. After her husband retired from Skaggs Drugstores, they returned to Mendon, where she served in many church callings including Relief Society president for eight years. She later moved back to Salt Lake City to be with her family, living with her daughter Carolyn the last five years. She was active in Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She is survived by five children, Colleen (Larry) Norman, Stan L. (Jackie), Jack S. (DeeAnn), V. Kent (Pam), Carolyn (Kent) Barnes, all of Salt Lake City; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, five sisters and three brothers. Graveside services will be at one p.m. Saturday, April 24th, in Mendon. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 Friday evening at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mendon Ward. Funeral arrangements are by Larkin Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, April 22nd, 1999, page 4.
Magnus Larsen
Motor Derailed: One is Killed (Special to the News.) Mendon, May 13— Magnus Larsen, 47 section foreman on the Oregon Short Line Railroad, died in the Utah-Idaho Hospital last night as the result of injuries received yesterday morning when the railroad motor car on which he and the section crew were riding, was derailed, Mr. Larsen received a gash in the throat which made an opening in the windpipe. Blood entered the lungs, despite the efforts of the hospital physicians, causing death. Mr. Larsen, with D.C. and Reese Bird, H.M. Shelton and John A. Gardner were on the motor car en route to Wellsville when the car was derailed by striking a small obstruction. Gardner jumped and escaped without injury the others were all badly bruised and scratched. Mr. Larsen is survived by his wife and eight children. For the past thirty years he has been an employee of the railroad. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Magnus Larsen— played the violin. He played in the orchestra in the Capitol Theatre in Logan, Utah. Magnus was working for the O.S.L. railroad as a foreman. He was on a section car (held six men, had four wheels, and was gas operated) used for railroad repairs. He and his crew were on a section of the railroad tracks between Mendon and Wellsville. Something was on the tracks and they hit it. The car jumped the tracks and probably flipped over. A pickaxe came off the section car and hit Magnus in the jugular vein and he bled to death.
Mark Anthony Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Mark Anthony Larsen, 50 of Escondido, California, formerly of Mendon, died Wednesday, April 26th, 1989 at his home of cancer. He was born May 4th, 1938, in Mendon, a son of Joseph A. and Viola W. Larsen. He graduated from South Cache High School in 1956. He loved nature and enjoyed music, drama and art. He was admired for his skills as a painter and interior decorator in California. He had a charitable and generous nature and brought joy to many with his wonderful sense of humor and fun-loving spirit. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother of Mendon; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gordon and Rolene Larsen of Grand Junction, Colorado; and Sydney and Valerie Larsen of Mendon; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Verna and Harvey D. Olsen of Young Ward, Nancy Larsen of Mendon; and Debera and Sheldon Herget of Sandy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be Monday at noon in the Nelson Funeral Home with Bishop Richard B. Watkins conducting. Friends and relatives may call two hours before services on Monday. Burial will be in the Mendon City cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 28th, 1989, page 4.
Martell Gardner Larsen
Salt Lake City— Martell Gardner Larsen, 71 former Ogden resident, died Friday, July 23rd, 1982, in Salt Lake City. He was born November 11th, 1910 in Mendon, a son of Magnus and Sarah Jane Gardner Larsen. He married Hazel Marie Stewart, April 28th, 1937, in Ogden. They later solemnized their vows in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. In 1936 he went to work for Skaggs Drug Center in Ogden. He managed Skaggs stores in Ogden, Salt Lake City, Shreveport, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Nevada, and retired from the Arizona store in 1974. He moved to Salt Lake City in 1978. He was active in the Weber County Sheriff Mounted Posse for fifteen years. he was a member of the Elks Lodge. He was an active member of the L.D.S. Church, and a member of the high priest group of the Holladay L.D.S. 27th Ward. He is survived by his widow of Salt Lake City, one son, Karl Martell Larsen, Las Vegas, Nevada, and one daughter Ruth Ann Triggs, Salt Lake City. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one sister, Orpha Robinson, Woodburn, Oregon, one brother, LeGrand Larsen, Clackamas, Oregon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at ten a.m. in the Holladay South L.D.S. 27th Ward, 5450 Holladay Boulevard, Salt Lake City. Friends may call at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Monday six to eight p.m. and Tuesday at the ward one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Ogden Standard Examiner, July 24th, 1982.
Mary Hansen Larsen
Aged Lady Dies at Mendon, Mrs. Larsen Passes Away, Mendon, May 7th— Mrs. Magnus Larsen, or better known as Old Lady Larsen, died here Saturday morning, May 5th, and our May Day celebration was postponed indefinitely. The May Queen and her maids were all dressed and ready for a day's enjoyment, when the news came of the death of this old lady. Mrs. Larsen had been a resident of Mendon for a great many years. She was eighty-four years old, and highly respected by all who knew her. She was a good neighbor, always on hand to help those sick and afflicted, and affectionate, kind mother who has reared a large and respectable family, seven of whom survive her. The funeral services were held from her late residence Monday, May the seventh, at two o'clock, conducted by Dr. Wishard of Salt Lake; a quartet of ladies rendered beautiful and appropriate music. There were many beautiful floral offerings, and many people attended services where seats were provided on the lawn for all. One by one the old pioneers of Mendon are going home. Only a few more years and all will have departed this life, but their lives and works will remain among us as examples of thrift and industry, faith and love for the good and true in life. Mr. Magnus Larsen, Jr. is down from Inkom, where he is under the employ of the O.S.L.R.R. attending the funeral of his mother. ~The Journal, Logan Utah., Thursday, May 10th, 1906, page 5.
Opal Dilla Copen Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Opal Copen Larsen, 87 a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died Tuesday, July 13th, 1993, at the Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 4th, 1905, in Two Mile, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Henry Floyd and Agnes Lanora Miller Copen and was the last surviving daughter in the family. She married Theo "Bill" Larsen on December 27th, 1923, in Logan, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple in July 1979. He died January 24th, 1993. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Old Folks Committee. Opal was a member of the Mendon Ward choir and a Primary teacher in her earlier years. She was also a visiting teacher. Opal and Bill both loved to dance and especially to the music of the Mendon Jazz. She is survived by two daughters and a son: Lee and Clara Maughan of Wellsville, Dean T. and DeAnn Larsen of Clinton and Donna Larsen Buist of Mendon. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, four brothers and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, July 17th, in the Mendon First Ward Chapel, 20 North 100 West, Mendon, with Bishop Larry J. Olsen conducting. Friends may call from six to eight p.m. Friday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, and from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Saturday at the ward prior to services. Burial is in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 15th, 1993, page 4.
Orval John Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Orval John Larsen, 75 of Mendon, died Tuesday at his home of natural causes. He was born December 14th, 1903, in Mendon, a son of Magnus and Sally Gardner Larsen. He married DeLone Muir Larsen, June 1st, 1928 in Ogden. This marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He received his education in the Cache County schools. He owned and operated his own farm in Mendon where he had lived all his life. He was a past member of the Mendon City Council, was active in the Mendon Dramatics and played violin and banjo in the Mendon Orchestra. He was an avid sportsman. He was a member of the L.D.S. church and was an elder, having worked in the M.I.A. He was a member of the Mendon L.D.S. Ward, and Old Folks Committee for over twenty-five years and a home teacher for many years. He is survived by his widow of Mendon and a son Fred Muir Larsen, Providence; two grandchildren; four brothers, Irvin G. Larsen, LaVern A. Larsen, Martell G. Larsen of Salt Lake City and LeGrand F. Larsen of Portland, Oregon; and a sister Mrs. Orpha Robinson, Portland. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold M. Larsen, Idaho Falls and Donald G. Larsen, Brigham City. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel under the direction of Bishop Stanton S. Barrett. Friends may call at the Nelson Funeral Home in Logan on Thursday from seven to nine p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services at the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel. Burial will be in the Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 4th, 1979, page 4.
Peter Magnus Larsen
Pioneer Resident of Mendon Dies at Age of 91— Peter Larsen, 91 pioneer of Mendon, died Wednesday evening in a Logan hospital of ailments incident to age. He was born December 2nd, 1864 in Mendon, a son of Magnus and Mary Hansen Larsen. He married Charlotte Ann Longstroth September 1, 1893 in Logan. She died in 1938. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. O. Wilford (May) Pedersen, Logan; Mrs. Leslie R. (Vera) Gosney, Mesa Arizona; Guy and Miles Larsen, Malad City, Idaho; Theo Larsen, Mendon; thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Larsen was the last of a family of fourteen children. He had taught school for twenty-one years in Petersboro and Mendon, and was an original homesteader of the Arbon Valley, Idaho area. For the past seventeen years, Mr. Larsen had resided with his children, and during the past winter was at the home of a son, Theo, in Mendon. Besides being one of the pioneer builders of Mendon, Mr. Larsen was among the first to reclaim land in the Bull Canyon area of Arbon Valley, Idaho. In 1892 he acquired squatter's right, and later homesteaded a large farm. Having received his education at Brigham Young College, he began teaching school in Petersboro during 1891. For a total of sixteen years he taught at Petersboro, besides five years in Mendon. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 12:30 p.m., in Mendon Ward chapel by Bishop John O. Hughes. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan Sunday evening seven to nine o'clock, and at his home in Mendon Monday from ten a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 3rd, 1956, page 3.
Peter Larsen, Jr.
Esteemed Citizen of Mendon Dies— Heart trouble was termed cause of death of Peter Larsen, one of Mendon's highly esteemed citizens. He passed away last evening at his home in that community after an illness of about a week. Mr. Larsen was born March 5th, 1878, in Mendon, a son of Hans Peter and Eleanor Shelton Larsen. During his life he had been prominent in civic and religious functions, was a high priest in Hyrum stake, former member of the Mendon bishopric, served two terms as mayor and was a former member of the city council. He married Nancy Acomb, on June 29th, 1904, in Logan temple. She, a son Joseph Larsen of Mendon, a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Stauffer of Moscow, Idaho, and the following brothers and sisters, survive: Mrs. Eleanor L. Worley of Pocatello, Mrs. Annie Marie Curtis of New Jersey, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Pehrson of Logan, Mrs. Jennie Wiley and Mrs. Maggie Bergner of Salt Lake City, and Wilford Larsen of Mendon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery under direction of the Lindquist and Sons Mortuary. Friends may call at the home in Mendon Monday evening and Tuesday until time for the services. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Sandra Lee McArthur Holdaway Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Sandra (Sandy) Lee McArthur Holdaway Larsen, was born May 18th, 1943, in Cleveland, Emery County, Utah to Claude G. and Faye Bishop McArthur. She died Saturday July 6th, 1991, at Logan Regional Hospital. She attended Carbon High School and the College of Eastern Utah in Price. She received her master's degree in speech and hearing disorders from Utah State University. She worked for Logan City Schools as a speech and hearing specialist for nineteen years. She married Dean Holdaway. They were later divorced. While attending U.S.U. she met and married Val Dean Larsen on August 5th, 1971. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church, serving in the Sunday school, Primary and Relief Society. She thoroughly enjoyed participating in the ward choir. Her main interest in life was her family— her children and grandchildren. She also loved the children with whom she worked in her profession. She is survived by her husband, Val Dean, Mendon; her mother and step-father, Max and Faye Johansen, Price; two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Barry (Teri) Mills, Mendon; Mrs. Michael (Lisa) Wright, Salt Lake City; Greg and Jared Larsen Mendon; Three grandchildren, Tonya and Brandon Mills and Scott Wright; three sisters and one brother, Betty Griffin Roosevelt, Utah; Kathryn Collard, Riverton, Utah; Nadine Shriner, Price; and Paul Johansen, Salt Lake City. She is also survived by a host of other family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Funeral services are noon Wednesday in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call seven to nine p.m. Tuesday at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan; and from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mendon ward. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 8th, 1991, page 4.
Sarah Jane Gardner Larsen
Former Mendon Resident Dies— Mrs. Sarah Jane Gardner Larsen, 81 former Mendon resident, died Saturday at her home in Salt Lake City of causes incident to age. Mrs. Larsen was born November 11th, 1872, in Mendon, a daughter of Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Coon Gardner. She played piano in an orchestra in Mendon in her youth. She was Mendon ward organist for many years, and had worked in the Relief Society, Primary, and Sunday school. She was president of the American Legion Auxiliary for several years, and a member of the Daughter of Utah Pioneers. She married Magnus Larsen February 8th, 1894, in Mendon. He died in 1921. Survivors include the following sons and daughters: Ervin Larsen, Ogden; Orpha Robinson, Portland, Oregon; LaVern Larsen, Salt Lake City; Orval Larsen, Mendon; Harold Larsen, Idaho falls; LeGrande Larsen, Portland, Oregon; Martel Larsen, Shreveport, Louisiana; Don Larsen, Billings, Montana; two brothers, four sisters; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at seven p.m. at 260 South Temple in Salt Lake City. Friends may call at the place of services prior to time of the funeral. Additional services will be conducted Wednesday at one p.m. at the Mendon Ward chapel. Friends may call at the Orval Larsen residence until time of services. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Rites Held for Mrs. Larsen— Beautiful floral offerings formed the background for the funeral services of Mrs. Sarah J. Larsen on Wednesday in the Mendon ward chapel. Bishop John O. Hughes officiated and gave a short sketch of her life. The prelude and postlude were played by Mrs. Ellen Ladle on the organ. Opening prayer was by Claud A. Sorensen. Mrs. Nellie Leishman and Parley Hall sang "That Beautiful Land," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Retta Poppelton all of Wellsville. "I am the Resurrection and the Life" was the theme of the speakers, Alma N. Sorensen of Logan and Vance D. Walker. They also spoke of Mrs. Larsen's sweet and loving disposition and of her many talents. Mrs. Leishman and Mr. Hall sang "Memories of Mother" with Mrs. Poppelton at the piano. Oliver Taylor gave the closing prayer. Prayer at the home was given by Arnold Gardner of Yubba, California. Pall bearers were Stanley Larsen, Fred Sorensen, Don Hancock, Jack Larsen, Larry Norman and Bruce Stephens. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Theodore (Bill) Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Theo "Bill" Larsen, 92 beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died Sunday, January 24th, 1993, at the Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 9th, 1900, in Mendon, a son of Peter Magnus and Charlotte Ann Longstroth Larsen. He was the fifth child and last living in the family. He married Opal Dilla Copen on December 27th, 1923, in Logan. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple in 1979. He was co-chairman of the Old Folks Committee for several years. He was a farmer all of his life. He had also worked for the Cache County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator for many years. He was the sexton of the Mendon City Cemetery. He lived in Mendon, Utah, and Arbon, Idaho. He had served on the Mendon City Council and also as city marshal. He joined the L.D.S. Church in 1978. He was a home teacher and held the office of a High Priest. He and his wife enjoyed dancing to the music of the Mendon Jazz for many years. He is survived by his wife, Opal Copen Larsen, Mendon; two daughters and one son, Lee and Clara Larsen Maughan, Wellsville; Donna Larsen Buist, Mendon; Dean T. and Deann Larsen, Clinton, Utah; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, January 28, in the Mendon First Ward Chapel, 20 North 100 West, with Bishop Larry J. Olsen conducting. Friends may call from six to eight Wednesday evening at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, and from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, January 26th, 1993, page 4.
Velma Rolene Godderidge Larsen
Grand Junction, Colorado— Velma Rolene Larsen, 58 died Thursday, March 16th, 1995, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, following a brief illness. She was born June 10th, 1936, in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Walter Gooderidge and Leona Jane Baker. She grew up in Ogden, and attended Ogden High School and Utah State University. Velma married Gordon Jay Larsen on October 24th, 1956 in Logan. She lived in Utah, Minnesota, Seattle and California, and had been a resident of Grand Junction for sixteen years. A member of the Grand Junction L.D.S. Fourth Ward, Velma enjoyed church service, crafts, the outdoors, cooking and grand-parenting. She was an active Boy Scout mother, and was serving as Relief Society president at the time of her death. She was employed as a licensed practical nurse. She is survived by her husband, Gordon, Grand Junction, and three sons and their spouses: Bryan Jay and Cindy Larsen, Farmington, Utah; Grant Joseph and Eileen Larsen, Littleton, Colorado; and Ronald Scott and Erin Larsen, Carollton, Texas. She is also survived by a brother, Mardell Gooderidge, of Utah, her mother, Leona Jane Godderidge, Ogden; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Kelsey Godderidge. Funeral services will be at eleven a.m. Tuesday, March 21st, 1995, at the Grand Junction L.D.S. Ward Chapel, with Bishop Dale Seibert officiating. Visitation will be at one p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, at the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel, with grave side services at two p.m. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, March 19th, 1995, page 4.
Viola Wursten Larsen
Mendon, Utah— Viola Wursten Larsen passed away peacefully of natural causes in Mendon, Utah, at the home of her son on Friday, April 23rd, 2010. The youngest of six children, she was born February 11th, 1916, in Logan, Utah, to John Alfred and Mary Weber Wursten. She married Joseph A. Larsen on December 20th, 1933, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Viola was proud of her Swiss heritage and had many fond memories of her childhood in the area of Logan known as "Little Germany." She enjoyed sharing family stories and native Swiss recipes and traditions with her family and friends. She was a loving, compassionate woman who had a special touch with babies and the elderly. Her children were her greatest joy in life and she adored her grandchildren. Viola loved music and could often be heard humming hymns while she was cooking, cleaning and gardening. She participated in plays, wrote poetry, painted in oils, crocheted and quilted beautifully, and sang solos and duets with her sister. Her cooking was legendary and she often sent her children out to deliver dinner to those who were alone or in need before her own family sat down to eat. Viola's wonderful sense of humor was evident right up to her passing. Wherever she went, she made friends quickly and continued to keep in touch. She welcomed foreign students from the university into her home for dinner and made many lasting friendships with them. She loved nature and had an amazing green thumb, reviving many wilted plants others thought were beyond help. Flowers, snow-capped mountains, wildlife, meadows and wildflowers brought her endless joy. She cherished her pets and the farm animals. Viola realized a lifelong dream when she opened the Valley View Nursing Home in Mendon. She showed sincere love and respect for those in her care and felt it a great blessing to serve those sweet, elderly souls. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Viola is preceded in death by her husband and son Mark. She is survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her children: Gordon (Nadine) Larsen, Sydney (Valerie) Larsen, Verna (the late Butch) Olsen, Dr. Nancy Larsen and Debby (Sheldon) Herget. We express our heartfelt gratitude to those from hospice who so tenderly cared for our mother: Mandi, Tamara, Danielle, Lindsey, Jennifer and special friend, Lily. Funeral services will be held at one p.m. Tuesday, April 27th, 2010, in the Mendon Stake Center located at 476 S. 100 East. Viewings will be held from 6:30 to eight p.m. Monday, April 26, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan, and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the stake center prior to the service. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Wilford Larsen
Death Claims Mendon Man, Mendon— Wilford Larsen, 66 died suddenly this morning following a heart attach. A lifelong resident of Mendon, he was born there December 6th, 1897, a son of Hans Peter and Eleanor Shelton Larsen. By occupation he had been a farmer and dairyman. He had served two terms on the city council and had been active in the church and civic life of the community. He had been a ward teacher for fifty years, had served on the missionary and genealogical committees. On June 9th, 1920, he married Ione Buist Baker in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Surviving are his widow, and three of his five children: Mrs. John Fred (Barbara) Woodward, Wellsville; Mrs. Lewis (Eleanor) Bass, Salt Lake City; and Leland W. Larsen, Mendon; nine grandchildren, and the following sisters, Mrs. Annie Marie Curtis, Orange, New Jersey; Mrs. Jennie Wiley; Mrs. Francis (Maggie) Bergener and Mrs. Herbert (Ruby) Trayner, all of Salt Lake City. Funeral services have been set tentatively for Tuesday, but will be announced later. ~The Herald Journal, September 25th, 1964, page 2.
Funeral Services— for Wilford Larsen, 66 lifelong resident of Mendon, will be held in the Logan Stake Center, the Second-Twelfth Ward, Tuesday at one p.m. under the direction of Bishop Fred W. Sorensen of Mendon Ward. Friends may call at the family home Monday evening from ten a.m. to twelve noon on Tuesday. Burial will be in Mendon Ward. ~The Herald Journal, September 27th, 1964, page 7.
Laura Lee Bird Jensen Leatham
Logan, Utah— Laura Lee Bird Jensen Leatham, 68 passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, Friday, July 16th, 1999, at Sunshine Terrace, where she resided the past fifteen years. She was born October 12th, 1930, in Mendon, Utah, to Afton and Pearl Bird, one of seven children. She grew up in Mendon and graduated from South Cache High in 1949. She married Arvil Roy Jensen on November 22nd, 1959. He died August 17th, 1966. She had two sons from this marriage, Steven Roy Jensen and Michael Gale Jensen. She later married Daniel Leatham, April 8th, 1967. They had one daughter, Melanie Leatham; and a son, Daniel Blake (deceased). They were later divorced. She has ten grandchildren. She enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved to embroider and always loved pretty clothes. She was a good housekeeper and a good cook. A happy person, she always had a smile on her face. She is survived by her children, Steven, Michael and Melanie; four sisters, Darlene Richins, Henefer, Utah, Renee Crockett, Smithfield, Utah, Deon and Carroll, Salt Lake City, Linda Johnson, Logan; two brothers, Dale Bird and Karl Bird, both of Mendon. The family thanks Sunshine Terrace for their kind and loving care during this difficult time. Funeral services will be noon Monday at the Mendon Ward Chapel, where friends may call two hours prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, July 17th, 1999, page 4.
Donald Purser Leishman
Donald Purser Leishman— 69 died Monday August 11th, 1997, at his home in Mendon. A complete obituary and funeral notice will appear in a future edition of The Herald Journal. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, August 12th, 1997, page 4.
Donald Purser Leishman— 69 passed away peacefully Monday, August 11th, 1997, at his home in Mendon, Utah, following an extended Illness. He was born October 15th, 1927, in Wellsville, Utah, to Irvin Leishman and Deloris Purser the fourth of eight children. He married Rae Sorensen February 22nd, 1946, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Don graduated from South Cache High School and attended Utah State University. He worked at Taylor Motor and retired from the controller's office at U.S.U. after thirty-three years of service. Throughout his life he was active in many community and service organizations. He served as mayor of Mendon, president of the Cache Mayors Association, president of the Mendon Wildlife Federation and worked for many years with the South Cache Water Users. Don was member of the L.D.S. Church and served in a number of bishoprics. He also enjoyed working in the student wards, teaching primary and home teaching. He appreciated the outdoors and especially enjoyed farming and raising livestock. Don was a loving husband, dedicated father and a wonderful grandfather. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Rae; children, Donald Clare (Cathy) Leishman, North Logan, Marsha Rae (Scott) Shelton, Newton, Utah, Douglas Scott (Debbi) Leishman, Mendon, and Lisa GeNee (Todd) Sheppard, Logan; fourteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Lynn Jackson. Funeral services will be at noon, Saturday, August 16th, 1997, in the Mendon Second Ward Chapel, with Bishop Gaylen Chandler conducting. Family and friends may call from six to eight p.m. Friday in Allen-Hall Mortuary from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the chapel. God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "come with me." With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating, your precious hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. ~The Herald Journal, August 13th, 1997, page 4.
Loy Miller Leishman ~ Veteran WW II
Logan, Utah— Loy Miller Leishman, age 76 passed away Wednesday, May 17th, 2000, at Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 29th, 1924, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Earl and Emma Miller Leishman. He married Dorothy Hiibner on June 10th, 1946, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He spent his early years in Wellsville, graduating from South Cache High School. Shortly after his marriage to Dorothy, they moved to the Ogden area, spending most of their married life in Washington Terrace. He attended Weber State College. He had been in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II, serving in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He retired from the Defense Depot in Ogden after thirty-four years of service. He had served as a reserve police officer for ten years with the Washington Terrace Police Department. He had been ordained to the office of Elder in the L.D.S. church. His survivors include his wife, of Logan; two sons, Dennis Loy Leishman (Barbara) of Logan, and Clyde H. Leishman (Farla) of Mendon; seven grandsons and two great-grandchildren; one sister and three brothers, Donna Bracken (Karl) of Murray; Arlo Leishman (Arva) of Moses Lake, Wash.; Dale Leishman of Nevada and Boyd Leishman (Linda) of Richmond. Services will be held at the Allen-Hall Mortuary on Friday, May 19th, at twelve p.m. with Bishop Hallock presiding. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery with military honors being presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from six to eight p.m. and on Friday one hour prior to services. ~The Herald Journal, May 17th, 2000, page 4.
Jasper Lemmon ~ Veteran Pioneer Militia
A Sudden Death— Jasper Lemmon, aged about seventy years, a respected resident of Mendon, was found dead in his pasture Thursday about noon, the death having resulted from heart failure. Mr. Lemmon started for the pasture with his cows about eight or nine o'clock and was feeling ill at the time, had been slightly ailing for several days in fact. He was in a cheery mood and bade his wife, who offered objections to the trip, to not worry about him. About noon Hans Jensen in passing through a lane leading to the pasture found the old man stiff in death. Mr. Lemmon was a man well known throughout the country. He was generally recognized as a man of worth. He was the father of a large family and had many friends who will regret to learn of his sudden death. ~Logan Republican, August 30th, 1905.
Laid to Rest— Mr. Jasper Lemmon is Laid Away With Imposing Ceremonies. Mendon, September 4th, 1905. One of the largest funerals ever held in the Mendon meeting house, was that of Mr. Jasper Lemmon, who was found dead in his pasture, Monday morning, death resulting from heart failure. The funeral opened by singing the "Sacred Beams the Sun is Dawning," Mr. Peter Larsen offered prayer after which the choir sang "My Father in Heaven." Many strangers were present, some of whom spoke of the goodness of the deceased, who was a man of many friends and who will be missed. The speakers were as follows: Mr. Andrew Andersen, Mr. Jens Jensen of Mendon, Mr. William Cunningham of Petersboro, Mr. James Z. Stewart, Jr., of Logan, Superintendent Isaac Sorensen and Bishop Mormon Delbert Bird of Mendon and also one of his nieces. The good words that were spoken for the departed were not few, all being acquainted with him from boyhood. They spoke of him as being a good man in the L.D.S. church, being prompt in his duties and willing to do all that was required of him. He was a straight man in business, always trying to do right with everybody. Benediction was tendered by John Willie. The remains were followed to the cemetery by many buggies and people walked to the last resting place of the deceased. All of Mr. Lemmon's children were present and also his brothers excepting one who could not be in attendance. ~Logan Republican, September 6th, 1905.
Henry Doyle Lewis ~ Veteran
Henry Doyle Lewis— Died Thursday, July 10th, 2003, at the age of 74, in an accident at his home in Wellsville. He was born April 25th, 1929, in Clifton, Idaho, to Amos Howell Lewis and Ruth Hattaway Porritt. Almira LaRue Rudy became his eternal companion August 28, 1953, in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. They were anticipating their fifth wedding anniversary! Doyle was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in the Great Lakes Mission. He served in various positions in the church and at the time of his death was a high priest in the Wellsville Seventh Ward and a faithful officiator in the Logan Temple. He served in the Army, stationed in California (where he met LaRue), and later served in Georgia and Germany. While in the military, he served as a chaplain's assistant, continuing his missionary labors. As a young family man, he returned to Cache Valley and lived in North Logan. He enjoyed farming and horses and rode with the Cache County Sheriff's Posse. His dream was to own a farm. He realized that dream when he purchased a farm in Fairview, Idaho, and again in Mendon. He worked in the Logan Post Office, from which he retired in 1989. Doyle loved hard work and the wonders of the world. One of his favorite quotes to describe himself to his children was, "I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none." He wasn't afraid to try anything. Instead of "retiring," he was currently selling real estate with Century 21, Nixon & Nixon. He was devoted to his family and loved family camping trips and get-togethers. He was always a good sport and a willing participant in family activities. He is survived by his wife; five daughters and four sons, Raylene (Randall) Hendricks, Lori (Guy) Bartholomew, Susan (Thayne) Anderson, Joel (Cindy) Lewis, Valeri (David) West, Bret (Teri) Lewis, Pat (Allison) Cadman, Jennifer (Paul) Jenson and Aaron (Lori) Lewis; forty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by a brother, Ray Lewis; and six sisters, Arta Nielsen, Erva Kennedy, Thora Bean, Coy Hadfield, Gloria Landvatter and Opal Lawrence. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl, and his parents. His life was dedicated to making others happy through his service. Humility, honesty and dedication were the hallmarks of his life. His great work ethic, caring concern and willing service will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14th, at ten a.m. in the Wellsville Seventh Ward Chapel, 100 West 700 South. A viewing will be held at the Allen-Hall Mortuary on Sunday evening from six to eight p.m. and at the church on Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 12th, 2003.
Jan Alan Lindbloom
Mendon, Utah— Jan Alan Lindbloom passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 1997, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends, as he had requested. Our last days with him were special as he continued to be happy and share his love and sense of humor despite a lifetime fraught with health problems. He was born May 7th, 1952 in Queens, New York, to Edwin O. and Mardean Saunders Lindbloom. He married Katherine Chambers in 1975 in the Logan Temple. He spent his younger days in Hyde Park and has lived in Mendon for the past sixteen years. He was the bishop of the Mendon Second Ward until last year and found those years to be his very happiest, despite his failing health. He loved the people in Mendon and felt great gratitude to serve them. His greatest affections were always for the youth. Jan worked for Dixon Paper Company for eighteen years and made many close friends at Dixon as well as lifelong friendships with his customers. Our deepest thanks go to them for all the support given to him to enable him to fight his illness despite his inability to work. A special thanks to Dr. Ted Keyes and staff, Allan Handberg, R.N., Lynne Rasmussen, R.N., and Yvonne Hall, R.N., for all their loving care. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; daughters: Jill Hodges (Brandon); Julie, 19; Jennifer, 15; Suzie, 13; and Kristine, 7. He is also survived by his father, Edwin O. Lindbloom; one brother, Lindy Lindbloom (Debby); one sister, Angela Bytheway (Bill); and in-laws, Robert and Helen Chambers; brother and sister-in-laws: Jim and Carol Chambers; and David and Shelley Chambers; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mardean Leah Saunders Lindbloom, and niece Racheal Bytheway. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, April 12th, at the Mendon Ward Chapel, 20 North 100 West, Mendon. Viewing will be from six to eight p.m., Friday, April 11th, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, and from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Mendon Ward Chapel. He will be buried in the Mendon Cemetery. "To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of persons and affections of children; to know that because you have lived—this is to have succeeded." —Emerson. ~The Herald Journal, April 11th, 1997, page 4.
Dustin John Linford
Dustin John Linford— 18 died Thursday, October 26th, 2006, of injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident in Portage, Utah. He was born August 28th, 1988, in Logan, to Brent Rowland and Cristi Ann Skeen Linford. He attended Sunrise and Summit Elementary Schools, Willow Valley and South Cache Middle Schools and Bear River High School. He loved riding horses, camping with family and friends, riding four-wheelers and motor bikes and loved to work on farms. He was a priest in the Petersboro L.D.S. Ward. Surviving are his parents, brothers and sister, Brady Linford of Smithfield, Jason, Riley and Kylie Linford of Petersboro; grandfather, Charles Skeen. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carla Skeen, Donna J. Shipley and Amasa Linford. Services will be held at eleven a.m. Monday, October 30th, at the Petersboro Ward Chapel, 20 North 100 West, Mendon with Bishop Robert Jepsen officiating. Family and friends may call from five to seven p.m. Sunday, October 29, at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, Utah and from 9:15 to 10:40 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment at Mendon Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com. ~The Herald Journal, October 28th, 2006.
Maxine Bowler Lloyd
Mendon, Utah— Maxine Lloyd passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 22nd, 2001. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 27th at one p.m. at the Third Ward Chapel in Mendon. Friends and family may call Tuesday, June 26th, 2001 from six to eight p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan and Wednesday, June 27th at the church prior to the services from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of this paper. ~The Herald Journal, June 23rd, 2001.
Mendon, Utah— Maxine Bowler Lloyd, 69 of Mendon, Utah completed her earthly service on Friday, June 22nd, 2001, and returned to her Heavenly Father following a courageous battle with cancer. As our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, she was an example and inspiration in all that she did. Her life touched many and her departure will be felt by many. Maxine was born on November 25th, 1931, to Charles Ernest Bowler and Mary Riding Bowler in St. George, Utah. She loved St. George and enjoyed her many wonderful family members and friends there. Maxine graduated with honors from Dixie High School and Dixie Junior College. She moved to Logan to attend Utah State Agricultural College and received a bachelor's of science degree in foods and nutrition in 1954. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Maxine married Howard Lloyd on July 11th, 1953, in the St. George Temple. They made their home in Logan, Utah, where they had their four children: Michael, Karen, Laura and Bryan. In 1976, Howard and Maxine moved to Mendon, Utah. Maxine loved her neighbors and members of all the wards they lived in. Her love was often manifest in the selfless service she gave to all who needed it, whether it was work, food, or just a friend. Maxine enjoyed being a homemaker and used her degree in foods and nutrition throughout her home life and community. She also worked in the Foods and Nutrition Research Laboratory at U.S.A.C. for four years. As her children were growing, Maxine was very active in the P.T.A., serving as president of Wilson Elementary School P.T.A. (1968-1970) and also serving in the South Cache Junior High P.T.A. 4-H was a big part of her life, as a teen-ager as well as teaching her children and their friends. During her years in 4-H she served on the Cache County 4-H council, judged at Utah 4-H and county fairs, and was involved as a leader and as a member, receiving many awards. Her love of and dedication to the 4-H program is reflected in her children and grandchildren's activities. Maxine had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with the love of Christ towards those she came in contact with. She was Relief Society president, counselor, secretary, visiting teacher, quilting chairman, and welfare leader. She also has served as Young Women's counselor, camp leader, Primary pianist, teacher, inservice leader, Cub Scout den mother, and many other callings. She and Howard served several missions, including a service mission in the Silver Spring Maryland Stake (Adelphi Asian branch), proselytizing mission in St. Louis, Mo., family history mission in Salt Lake City, and stake missions in Logan and Wellsville stakes. For the past five and a half years, she worked as a temple officiator at the Logan Temple. Maxine loved music, temple work, genealogy, handiwork, camping, gardening, and oil painting. She loved her grandchildren and truly delighted in being with them, teaching them to enjoy and participate in many of her hobbies. She is survived by her husband Howard and their four children Michael Lloyd of Salt Lake City, Utah, Karen and David Pulsipher of Fairfield, California, Laura and Michael Morgan of Mendon, Utah, Bryan and LeeAnne Lloyd of Layton, Utah twelve grandchildren: Zachary, Brittany, Holly, Benjamin, Nicole, John-Michael, Christopher, Kaitlyn, Savannah, Tommy, Heather, and Alexander; and her brother, Lewis and Dorcus Bowler of St. George, Utah. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Mendon Third Ward, 20 North 100 West, Mendon at one p.m. Friends and family may call Tuesday evening from six to eight p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the church prior to the services. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the many people who provided competent and loving medical care. Of particular note are Dr. Leslie Ingersoll, Dr. John Ward, and the entire staff of Vista Care Hospice. Thank You! ~The Herald Journal, June 24th, 2001.
Michael Howard Lloyd ~ Veteran
Michael Howard Lloyd— 46 passed away Tuesday, September 27th, 2005, at his home in North Salt Lake City, Utah, from complications of diabetes. He was born July 15th, 1959, in Ogden, Utah. Michael grew up in Logan until he was seventeen, and then his family moved to Mendon. Michael graduated from Sky View High School in 1977. After high school, he joined the United States Navy. Later he worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City, supporting and maintaining the surgical electronic equipment. Recently, he worked for World Link Satellites. He married Linda Broadhead on August 21st, 1993. They have two children, John-Michael and Tommy Lloyd. Michael enjoyed electronics and computers. Even when he was small, he would take apart the radio and vacuum cleaner and try to put them back together, just to see how they worked. This interest continued throughout his life and he was happiest when he was working on a project. Our family will miss him. We love him very much. He is survived by his two sons, John-Michael Howard and Thomas Glen Lloyd; father, Howard Lloyd; siblings, Karen (David) Pulsipher, Laura (Michael) Morgan, Bryan (LeeAnne) Lloyd; and ten nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Bowler Lloyd. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, September 30th, 2005, at the Mendon L.D.S. Stake Center, 476 South 100 East. Friends and family may call at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. ~The Herald Journal, September 29th, 2005.
Alton Eugene Longstroth ~ Veteran WW II
Alton E. Longstroth Ogden, Utah— Alton Eugene Longstroth, 86 passed away Sunday, July 13th, 2003, at Manor Care Center. He was born May 9th, 1917, in Mendon, Utah, to William G. and Clara M. Sorensen Longstroth. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp and retired from the U.S Air Force as a Lt. Col. after serving thirty-six years. He was a member of the L.D.S. church. Alton was a guidance counselor for Weber County Schools, retiring in 1977. His hobbies included art collecting, scholar, and reading. Surviving are two sisters, Elaine Johnsen and Gloria Koncz; a special niece and nephew, who were Alton's caregivers, Jaynae and Jim Shaw; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18th, at eleven a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where friends may call on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. ~The Herald Journal, July 14th, 2003.
Charlotte Baker Longstroth
Pioneer Woman Dies, Ardent Church Worker Closes Career at Age of 86 Years— Mrs. Charlotte Baker Longstroth, 86 early Utah pioneer and an ardent church worker, succumbed at her home at Mendon, Utah, last night of natural causes. Mrs. Longstroth was born in Salt Lake City, April 5th, 1849, the daughter of Simon and Charlotte Leavitt Baker. She is the widow of William Longstroth who died twenty-five years ago. Mrs. Longstroth left Salt Lake City with her parents when fourteen years old and settled in Cache Valley where she has resided since. Mrs. Longstroth has been prominent in Relief Society activities in the Mendon ward and in many branches of church service. Surviving are twelve children, Mrs. Peter Larsen, Mrs. Thomas Muir, and William G. Longstroth, all of Mendon; Mrs. Rose Manning of Garland; Stephen Longstroth, Greenleaf, Idaho; George Longstroth, Ridgedale, Idaho; Mrs. J.W. Evans, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. J.W. Wright and Mrs. Leo W. Goates of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Theo Petterborrg and Lynn Longstroth, both of Preston, Idaho; and Alma Longstroth of Ogden. Also fifty grandchildren, fifty great-grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen will officiate at the services. Friends may call at the residence in Mendon Tuesday from ten a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Burial will take place in the Mendon City cemetery under the direction of the Larkin Mortuary. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Charlotte Baker Longstroth— 86 one of Mendon's oldest pioneers, died at her home Friday night following a paralytic stroke. She suffered a paralytic stroke two months ago while visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Leo Goates, in Salt Lake City but recovered sufficiently to be taken to her Mendon home three weeks ago. On September 26, the family of Mrs. Longstroth held a big reunion in Mendon, meeting for the first time in twenty-five years. Mrs. Longstroth was born in Salt Lake City, April 5, 1849. Her parents moved to Mendon with the first settlers there. In 1869, she married William Longstroth, in the Endowment house in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death by several years. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Peter Larsen, Mrs. Thomas Muir and William C. Longstroth of Mendon; Mrs. Rose Manning of Garland; Stephen Longstroth of Greenleaf, Idaho; Mrs. John W. Evans, Raymond, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. James W. Wright and Mrs. Leo Goates, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Theodore Petersborg and Lynn Longstroth of Preston, Idaho and Alma Longstroth of Ogden. She also has fifty grandchildren, fifty great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Clara May Sorensen Longstroth
Resident of Mendon Dies, Mendon— Clara May Sorensen Longstroth, 71 wife of William G. Longstroth, died at her home in Mendon today following a several months illness. She was born in Mendon March 22nd, 1886, a daughter of Jacob Sorensen and Susie Hancock Sorensen. She was married to Mr. Longstroth June 12th, 1907, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Recently they had celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. Surviving are her husband, Mendon; seven sons and daughters; Mrs. Rex (Phyllis) Wintle, Ogden; William Jr. and Alton Longstroth, Mendon; Mrs. LeRoy (Susie) Bowcutt and Mrs. Emerson (Mary) Smith, Ogden; Mrs. Clark (Elaine) Johnson, Tooele, and Mrs. Colton (Gloria) Koncz, Rapid City, South Dakota; sixteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild; four brothers and two sisters; Ammon Sorensen, Malad City; Frank Sorensen, Logan; Claud Sorensen and Mrs. Vance D. Walker, Mendon and Mrs. Andrew W. Cooley, Salt Lake City. In her earlier life, Mrs. Longstroth had been active in ward functions, especially in the Primary, Relief Society associations. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, one p.m., in Mendon ward chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan Friday, seven to nine p.m., and at the home of William Longstroth Jr., a son, Saturday from ten a.m. until time of funeral. Burial will be in Mendon City cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 17th, 1957, page 12.
Mrs. Longstroth— Funeral services for Clara May Sorensen Longstroth, 71 who died Wednesday after a long illness, will be held Saturday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan, Friday, seven to nine p.m. and at the home of a son, William Longstroth, Jr., Saturday from ten a.m. until time of funeral. Burial will be in the Mendon City cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 18th, 1957, page 8.
Service Honors Mendon Woman— Impressive funeral services for Mrs. Clara May Longstroth were conducted by Bishop Rulen C. Ladle in the Mendon Ward chapel on Saturday. Prayer at the home was offered by Clark Johnson, a son-in-law. Organ prelude and postlude were played by Mrs. Ellen Ladle, Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen played a piano solo, "O, My Father." Oliver Taylor offered the invocation. Bishop Ladle read a sketch of Mrs. Longstroth's life. Speakers were Vance D. Walker and Leo Goates, brother-in-law of Mrs. Longstroth, and Elmer Heninger, a former neighbor. John O. Hughes sang "In the Garden" accompanied by Mozelle Sorensen; Morris Smith sang "Beyond the Sunset" accompanied by Mrs. Alice Williams. Bishop Ladle gave the closing remarks and Glenn Buist gave the benediction. The grave in the Mendon cemetery was dedicated by Claud Sorensen, a brother of Mrs. Longstroth. Beautiful floral offerings were taken care of by the Relief Society and were carried by the grandchildren. ~The Herald Journal, July 22nd, 1957, page 2.
Delpha Smith Longstroth
Mendon, Utah— Delpha Smith Longstroth, 58 died late Wednesday in the Logan Hospital. She was born November 10th, 1918, in Mendon a daughter of Manguin and Eva Bartlett Smith. She married William Longstroth Jr., November 15th, 1935, in Logan. The marriage later was solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Mrs. Longstroth worked as a saleslady in J.C. Penney and Mode O'Day. She was educated in Cache County schools, was active in the L.D.S. Church, and was a past president of the P.T.A. Surviving are her husband of Mendon; one son and two daughters, Zan, Mendon; Mrs. Paul (Glenda) Keetch, Montpelier, Idaho, and Mrs. Dartell (Eva) Bird, Brigham City; six grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Henry C. (Alice) Stauffer, Hyrum. Funeral services will be Saturday at one p.m. in the Mendon Ward chapel, with Bishop Stanton S. Barrett officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary Friday from seven to nine p.m., and at the ward chapel Saturday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 12th, 1977, page 4.
Gaylard Lynn Longstroth
Pneumonia Fatal to Mendon Baby— Gaylord Longstroth, fifteen months old baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Longstroth of Mendon died Monday evening at the family home here of pneumonia. The child had been sick about a month. The youngster was born September 9th, 1931, in Mendon. He was the first child in the family and is survived only by his parents. Funeral services have not been definitely arranged. ~The Herald Journal, December 27th, page 1.
Lynn Longstroth
Preston, Idaho— Funeral services for Lynn Longstroth, 75 will be held Friday at noon here. Mr. Longstroth died Monday at the Preston Hospital of natural causes. He was born December 28th, 1892 at Mendon, the son of William and Charlotte Baker Longstroth. He married Monta Hancock March 6th, 1921 at Preston. the marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She died in 1955. He married Grace Rollison Carter. They were later divorced. He had farmed in Pocatello Valley until coming to Preston in 1933, where he worked as a mechanic. At the time of his death, Mr. Longstroth was an employe of the Preston Golf and Country Club. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Wyne (Favlynn) Elwell of Reno, Nevada; two grandchildren; a brother Alma of Ogden; three sisters, Mrs. Theo (Alice) Petterborg of Preston, Mrs. James W. (Sarah) Wright and Mrs. Leo W. (Ethel) Goates, both of Salt Lake City. Friends may call at the Webb Mortuary, Thursday evening and one hour before service on Friday. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 18th, 1968, page 2.
Monta Irene Hancock Longstroth
Monta Hancock Longstroth, 59 Passes Away Following Illness, Preston— Mrs. Monta Hancock Longstroth, 59 died at the Preston hospital Tuesday after an extended illness. She was born August 30th, 1896, at Mendon, a daughter of James and Emma Sorensen Hancock. Her early life was spent in Mendon where she participated in activities of the church, serving in Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association, Sunday school and music groups. On March 21st, 1921, she was married to Lynn Longstroth at Preston. Later they received endowments at the Logan temple. For a time they lived at Ridgedale, Idaho, but returned to Preston where her husband operated a garage. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Kay Lynn, Preston; three brothers, Elmer J. Hancock, Salt Lake City; Edgar S. Hancock, Mendon; Frank G. Hancock, Logan, and a sister, Mrs. Marvel Bartlett, Mendon. One son preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, one p.m., in Preston Seventh ward chapel by Bishop Heber Swainston. Friends may call at Webb mortuary Thursday evening and Friday. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 5th, 1955, page 6.
William Longstroth
Mr. William Longstroth, aged seventy-one years and eleven months, one of Mendon’s most highly respected and well known citizens, died in his home from the effects of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and twelve children. In the death of William Longstroth the west lost a pioneer and friend. One who through nearly sixty-three years passed through all the hardships and trials incident to pioneer life. One of the strong traits of William Longstroth was his love for dumb animals. When he was a boy less than nine years old, he was coming with his parents to Utah by ox team. The boy brought from his old home, the family cat. One day the cat was missing. The grief of the boy was so great that the entire immigrant train was stopped for nearly half a day until the cat was found and returned to the boy. That was the first cat brought to Utah. He was a lover of fine horses and few men took better care of those in his charge. For a time he was a Pony Express rider in the days when from the Missouri River was carried by a relay of horses to the coast. He has the record of riding ninety miles in one direction, then taking the return trip, making 180 miles without sleep. Bill Longstroth as his friends called him, was a great hunter and fisherman. His home was always open to his friends, of whom he had many in Salt Lake City and throughout the state. One of his friends said of him, If he had a fault it was not disloyalty to a friend, not unkindness to a dumb animal, and not the betrayal of a trust placed in him.
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William Gill Longstroth, Jr.
Mendon, Utah— William "Bill" Longstroth, 83 beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 1995, at Logan Regional Hospital of causes incident to age. He was born April 18th, 1911, in Mendon, son of William and Clara May Sorensen. He was married to Delpha Smith November 16th, 1935. She preceded him in death. Bill was raised in Mendon. He was a farmer and worked for over thirty years for the Cache County Read Department. The past seventeen years, Bill was a devoted temple worker. Survivors include the following children and their spouses: Glenda Keetch and husband Paul of Dingle, Idaho; Zan W. Longstroth and wife Vikki of Mendon; Eva Bird and husband Bartell of Brigham City. He was also survived by brothers and sisters: Alton Longstroth of Roy; Phyllis Wintel of Ogden; Mary Langston of San Diego, California; Elaine Johnson and Husband Clarke of Tooele; Gloria Konez and her husband Carlton of Orlando, Florida; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, January 18th, at the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel, where friends may call from six to eight p.m. Tuesday and from eleven a.m. to noon Wednesday. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, January 16th, 1996, page 4.
William Gill Longstroth, Sr.
Mr. Wm. Longstroth, Sr— is ill with spotted fever. Mr. Longstroth was at work on his ranch in Pocatello Valley when he took sick. He was brought home to his wife here, and has been confined to his bed since. ~The Logan Journal, April 25, 1914, page 3.
Mendon, Utah— William G. Longstroth, 83 passed away at an Ogden rest home on Christmas Day following a short illness. He was born in Mendon September 17th, 1884, a son of William and Charlotte Baker Longstroth. He married Clara Sorensen in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She preceded him in death. Mr. Longstroth was a dry farmer in Pocatello Valley for many years. He returned to Mendon and hauled milk for the Morning Milk Company for seventeen years. He was a member of the Mendon Ward. Surviving are the following children; William Longstroth Jr., Mendon; Alton E. Longstroth, Sunset; Mrs. Rex (Phyllis) Wintle and Mrs. Sue Bowcutt, both of Ogden; Mrs. Mary Langton, San Diego, California; Mrs. Clark (Elaine) Johnson, Tooele; Mrs. Carl (Gloria) Konez, Omaha, Nebraska; fifteen grandchildren; the following brothers and sisters, Lynn Longstroth and Mrs. Alice Peteborg, both of Preston; Alma Longstroth, Ogden; Mrs. Leo (Ethel) Goates and Mrs. Sadie Wrights, both of Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel by Bishop Zeno Andersen. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Wednesday from seven to nine p.m. and at the Relief Society Room in the Mendon Chapel Thursday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 26th, 1967, page 2.
Zan William Longstroth ~ Veteran
Mendon, Utah— Just as the sun's rays illuminated the peaks above Mendon on Tuesday, November 17th, Zan Longstroth slipped away peacefully at his home and into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. Zan finally lost a valiant two-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Zan loved life, hard work and the beauty of nature. In his own humble way he would be the first to reach out when someone was in need. His countenance drew people to him and his humor helped solidify their relationships. Those who knew Zan knew he was loving and caring, and he would go out of his way to make sure others were happy. His heart was huge and his love was vast. Zan was born April 28th, 1941, into the home of William and Delpha Smith Longstroth. Helping his dad milk cows and farm the land, Zan developed a genuine devotion for hard work. Roaming the foothills of the Mendon Mountains, Zan gained an appreciation for nature, becoming an avid outdoorsman. As a boy, Zan was also active in Scouting and earned the rank of Eagle. After serving his nation in the Army (becoming one of the service's best baseball pitchers), Zan attended U.S.U. where he studied forestry. Before graduation, however, a career in the construction industry beckoned where he found his niche in life: becoming a general contractor and building hundreds of homes and businesses over the course of the next forty-five years. Zan was always very proud of his career and was always willing to share with others the skills required to create some of the valley's most beautiful homes. Over the years in what little spare time he had, Zan served for a time on the Beaver Mt. Ski Patrol and as president of the Brigham City Gun Club. Zan was an avid hunter and very accomplished trap and skeet shooter. At the time of his passing, Zan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed his calling as a home teacher. Zan married his best friend and eternal companion Vicki Hale (along with her four sons) on June 2nd, 1990. They were later sealed for eternity in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Zan and Vicki shared many of the same passions, including animals of every kind and size. Zan always had at least one well-trained black Lab with which he enjoyed spending time with in the field. Zan loved his family deeply. They, as well has his extended family and friends, will miss his companionship and wit. Previously in life, Zan had also been married to Kathy Dawson (divorced) and then Julie Rohloff, who succumbed to cancer in 1989.Besides his companion, Zan is survived by two sisters: Eva (Bert) Rohwer of Mendon and Glenda (Paul) Keetch of Dingle, Idaho; and also four sons: Zeke Longstroth, Jeremy (Krista) Wooden, Wesley (Megan) Wooden and Jason (Karina) Wooden. Zan temporarily leaves behind seven grandchildren, whom he adored and always sought to be around: Braken, Angela, Daniel, Mekell, Bailee, Josh and Kinlee. And then there are the many animals whom he cared for and loved very much. A deep, heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors who selflessly came to Zan's aid in this final chapter of his life. Hundreds if not thousands of volunteer hours were donated toward his final, crowning earthly achievement- the house above Mendon he leaves his wife. Many sincere thanks to Dr. Ali Ben Jacob and his caring staff and Alpine Hospice nurses Jeremy and Courtney, and all the others who worked to make his last weeks more tolerable. A celebration of Zan's life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 21st, 2009, in the Mendon Stake Center at 425 South 100 East, Mendon. There will be a viewing prior, starting at ten a.m., also at the Mendon Stake Center. Internment in the Mendon Cemetery will follow the conclusion of the services. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net. Zan requested in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Cache Humane Society Shelter on Valley View Highway. ~Newspaper Not Listed.