Connor Charles Maddocks— Infant son of Charles and Amy Maddocks entered this world on December 31st, 2006 and quietly returned to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father January 3rd, 2007. He was a strong little boy with a fighting spirit, who was nicknamed "Spitfire" and "Firecracker" by those who took care of him. Although his time with us here on earth was short, his effect on everyone was powerful and will last forever. He is survived by his parents of Nibley; his sisters: Heather (Adam) Clegg, Erda, Utah; Alyssa; Shantae; Kaitlynn; Meagan; and Tehya; all of Nibley. He is also survived by his grandparents: Elyse Christensen, Hyrum; Anne Smart-Pearce, Salt Lake City; Albert Maddocks, St. George; and also step-grandmother, Connie Christensen, Newton. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, David G. Christensen. A small viewing will be held Monday, January 8, 2007 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan. Graveside service will follow at the Mendon Cemetery at four p.m. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. ~The Herald journal, January 6th, 2007.
Mendon, Utah— Graveside services for Cecily Maughan, day-old daughter of C. Gordon and Kathleen Walker Maughan, will be conducted Tuesday, eleven a.m. in the Mendon City Cemetery. The child died Saturday in an Ogden hospital of natural causes. Survivor include the parents; brothers and a sister, Brad, Vance and Andrea, all of Layton; grandmothers, Mrs. Bertha Maughan, Logan, and Mrs. Ethel Walker, Mendon. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan Tuesday at ten a.m. ~The Herald Journal, August 28th, 1961, page 6.
Charles Gordon Maugan— Charles Gordon Maugan died September 6th, 1995, in Logan, Utah, after a prolonged illness. He was born December 31st, 1923, in Wellsville, Utah, the son of Charles Nibley and Bertha Poppleton Maughan. He married Kathleen Walker September 20th, 1948, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Gordon served in the U.S. Army, Ordinance Corps, from 1943 to 1946. Upon his return, Gordon attended and graduated from Utah State University. He taught social studies and world civics in elementary and junior high school for thirty-seven years. He was also appointed principal at LaBarge Elementary School in Wyoming. Additionally, Gordon operated a farm located between Mendon and Wellsville with his brother Marshall. His surviving family includes his wife Kathleen, two sons Brad and Vance, all of Mendon, sisters Pauline (Wes) Roe of Orem, Bertha (Frank) Whitehouse of Salt Lake City, Margaret (Theron) Anhder of Richmond, Pat (Gary) Dymock of Orem, brother Marshall (Coralie) of Wellsville, brothers-in law Victor Carlson of Twin Falls, Idaho, Murray Maughan of Logan and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters Andrea and Cecily, his parents and sisters Virgil and Connie. Funeral services will be held at one p.m. Tuesday in the Mendon Ward chapel. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, September 8th, 1995, page 4.
Kathleen W. Maughan— We bid farewell to our dear mother, who quietly passed away Saturday evening. Mother was born April 10th, 1927, to Vance D. And Ethyl S. Walker. She had two brothers and two sisters. Brothers, Demont and Fred, are both deceased. Sisters, Helen and Naomi, currently live in California and Nevada, respectively. Mother married Charles Gordon Maughan shortly after he returned from World War II, and together they had four children: Brad, Vance, Andrea and Cecily. Mother is survived by Brad, Vance, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mother was a graduate of Utah State University, and although a full-time mother, she found occasional opportunities to teach school and work for the federal government in various capacities. Mother was always a very private person and seemed at peace alone, but she always had time for anyone. As in life, so it will be in death. A small graveside ceremony will lay our dear mother to rest. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cystic Fibrosis, University of Utah Medical Center, 50 North Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. ~The Herald Journal, July 1st, 2003.
Roy, Utah— Ora Smith Maughan, 76, passed away Saturday, March 25, 1995, at his home from a heart attack. He was born January 6th, 1919, in Wellsville, a son of Henry W. and Clara Smith Maughan. He married Thelma Buist on October 15th, 1947, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He served for five years in the U.S. Army in North Africa and Italy, after which he graduated with a bachelor's degree form Utah State University. He was retired from Thiokol. He was a High Priest in the Lake View L.D.S. Ward. He held various positions in the church and was currently serving as a home teacher. Ora enjoyed all sports as well as gardening and fishing. He will always be remembered for being a devoted, loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife Thelma of Roy; one son and his wife, Kevan Brent and Marian Maughan of Kaysville; two daughters and their husbands, Mrs. Delbert (Jill) Hodson of Marriott and Mrs. Jeff (Jana) Isaacson of Taylor and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 28th, 1995 in the Lake View Ward chapel, 4900 South 2000 West, with Bishop Delbert Hodson officiating. Friends and family may call from six to eight p.m. Monday at Myers Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West in Roy and from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the ward chapel. Burial and graveside services will be a three p.m. at the Mendon Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. ~The Herald Journal, March 26th, 1995, page 4.
Mendon, Utah— Vance Charles Maughan, 51 died Thursday, March 25th, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Herald Journal. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, March 28th, 2004.
Vance Charles Maughan— 51 passed away on March 23rd, 2004. He was born on March 25th, 1953, to Kathleen Walker Maughan and Charles Gordon Maughan in Kemmerer, Wyoming Vance is survived by his daughter, Jodi (Brandon) Andersen of Clinton, Utah; son, Nate C. (Wendy Macey) Maughan of Salt Lake City; daughter, Bree Ann (Scott) Deuel of South Weber; and brother and friend, Brad Gordon Maughan. He was the grandfather of five. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Andrea Maughan and Cecily Maughan; his mother, Kathleen Maughan; and his father, Charles Gordon Maughan. Funeral services to honor our father, brother and friend will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 31st, 2004, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center St. Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to services on Wednesday at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery, 25 North 200 West, Mendon. We love you and we will all miss you very much. ~The Herald Journal, March 30th, 2004.
Mendon, Utah— Arthur Dean Maurer, 77 passed away on October 18th, 2006, at his home with family at his side, after a valiant struggle with leukemia. He was born on September 29th, 1929, to Arthur L. Maurer and Mary Louise Bodrero. He was raised in Nibley, and Dean attended South Cache High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served four years during the Korean War. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church and held several positions there. Dean married Geraldine Kidman Krambule on June 8th, 1955. Together they raised five children: Steven K. Krambule (Janeen), Michael K. Krambule, Shelley M. Dewar, Kathey Bracken (Michael and Rickey Dean Maurer (Maryaret). He lived in Mendon his entire married life. He was one of the first firemen in town, a member of the Wildlife Federation and president of the irrigation company. Dean worked for forty years as an operating engineer on all types of heavy equipment. Some of his many projects included the Utah Central Water Project, the Jordanelle Dam Project and the gas line to California. Besides construction Dean was a cattle rancher and farmer. He was always working. At age 70, he built a subdivision in Nibley. He loved to hunt and enjoyed family outings at the family's Bear Lake home. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and two of his brothers, Richard and Kenneth. He is survived by his wife; all his children; twenty-seven grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; a brother, Keith; and sister, DeeAnn Cole. The family wants to thank Dr. Ali Ben Jacob and his staff and Alpine Hospice for all their kindness and loving support. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, October 23rd in the Mendon First Ward Chapel. A viewing will be held from six to eight p.m. Sunday, October 22nd at the Allen Hall Mortuary and also prior to the funeral from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mendon First Ward Chapel at 20 North 100 West. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery with a military tribute. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Sacramento, California— Effie Jensen McQueen, 88 former Cache resident, died Monday in Sacramento, California. She was born in Mendon August 1st, 1887, a daughter of Hans and Christina Larsen Jensen. She married Alexander McQueen, June 18th, 1913, in Salt Lake City. He died in 1947. Mrs. McQueen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a fifty year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Elko, Nevada, lodge and a former secretary in a Utah State University office. She attended Utah State Agricultural College in 1907 and graduated from the University of Nevada at Reno. She was a member of the honorary scholastic fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi and of the American Association of University Women. Surviving is a son, Forrest McQueen, Sacramento. Funeral services will be Friday noon at the Hall Mortuary Chapel in Logan, with burial in the Mendon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to their favorite charity. ~The Herald Journal, September 17th, 1975, page 4.
Funeral Services— for Effie Jensen McQueen, 88 former Cache resident, will be conducted Friday noon at the Hall Mortuary Chapel in Logan, with burial in the Mendon Cemetery. Officiating at the service will be Dr. Miner E. Bruner of Logan Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may make contributions to their favorite charity. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Beth Marie Sorensen Miller— Passed peacefully away from this life on February 3rd, 2006. She was born March 16th, 1921, in Mendon, to Franklin Earl and Dollie Jane Copen Sorensen. She attended school in Malad, Idaho, and Logan. She graduated from Utah State University Phi Kappa Phi. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church all her life, and faithfully served in all organizations. She also worked in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She was an avid genealogist. She loved singing in the ward choir, and had a beautiful alto voice. Beth married Lewis Loveday, later divorced. She married Sterling Richard Miller on June 7th, 1957, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Beth taught first and second grades in the Cache County School District. Later, she worked at the Salt Lake L.D.S. Hospital Snack Bar and Gift Shop (for twenty-three years). She volunteered in the P.T.A. with each of her children. Beth was a very compassionate and loving mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew her. She is survived by her children, Judy (John) Siebach of Salt Lake City, Craig (Kathy) Loveday of West Valley City, Utah, and Richard (Marcie) of Central Point, Oregon; fifteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; special friends; and her "Circle of Friends." Preceded in death by her husband, Sterling; and granddaughter, Rylee. Special thanks needs to be given to the staff at L.D.S. Hospital for the kind care given to our mother. The compassionate and loving hospice care at CareSource helped her and the family at a time when it was tremendously needed. Thank you! Funeral services will be held at eleven a.m. on Monday, February 6th, at the Southgate L.D.S. Chapel on Main Street and 2700 South, South Salt Lake City. Viewings will be from 6:30 to eight p.m. on Sunday, February 5th, at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, and from ten to eleven a.m. on Monday at the ward. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.larkinmortuary.com. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Mendon, Utah— George O. Miller, 74 passed away on Saturday, July 19th 2003. George was born on September 30th, 1928, in Las Vegas. He was the sixth of eleven children born to Virginia and Reinhold Miller. George was the father of two children, Georgia and Ronald, and the stepfather of Pat and Anthony. He was the grandfather of eight children. George married Regina in 1961 in the Los Angeles L.D.S. Temple. Regina was the love of his life. George and Regina worked and traveled together for forty-three years. George served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He worked at Dolly Madison for thirty-five years. In 1978, George and Regina moved from California to Mendon. George drove a school bus for Cache County from 1978 until he retired in 2000. George touched many lives. George was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities. He had a beautiful voice and sang in the choir. George was a quiet but tender man who loved everyone. George will be greatly missed. In his honor, funeral services will be held Friday, July 25th, at eleven a.m. in the Mendon Stake Center. A viewing will be at the church Friday from ten until 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, July 23rd, 2003.
Sterling Richard Miller— 86 passed away March 24th, 1992. Born November 16th, 1905, Byron, Wyoming, to Charles Timothy and Alice Johnson Miller. Married Beth Sorensen, June 7th, 1957, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He was a master carpenter. Active member of the L.D.S. Church, having served a mission to the Central States, member of Stake High Council, and was a first counselor in ward bishopric. He loved his family, church, and the scriptures. Survivors, wife, Salt Lake; daughter, sons, Mrs. John (Judy) Siebach, Craig and wife Kathy Loveday, Salt Lake City; Richard and wife, Marcia Miller, Littleton, Colorado; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers, Glenn, Salt Lake City; Clifford, Marsing, Idaho; Ralph, Boise Idaho. Funeral services Friday, March 27th, ten a.m. at Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple, where friends may call Thursday evening six to eight p.m. and Friday one hour prior to service. Interment, Mendon City Cemetery, Cache County, Utah. ~Newspaper not listed. Salt Lake Paper?
Syracuse, Utah— Daniel Chad Miskin, 21 returned to his Heavenly Father on March 22nd, 2003, following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Daniel was born in Logan, Utah, on December 21st, 1981, to D. Chad and Dixie Lee Orr Miskin. He was a member of the L.D.S. church and was an Eagle Scout. He loved spending time with his precious daughter, Baylee. Daniel enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with his family, including skiing, white water canoeing and rafting. He was very intelligent and was a hard worker. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially on his cars. He was also very musical and loved to sing and pick his guitar. Surviving are his daughter, Baylee Miskin of Sunset, Utah; parents, Chad and Dixie Miskin of Syracuse, Utah; grandparents: Guy and Afton Miskin of Mud Lake, Idaho; and Gordon and Jeannine Orr of Cardston, Alberta, Canada; brothers and sisters: Shanlie (Christopher) Young of Orem, Utah; Sharilyn (Jeremy) Howard of Moscow, Idaho; Brantt Miskin, serving a mission in Brazil; and Drew Miskin of Syracuse, Utah; and three nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 25th, at eleven a.m. at the Syracuse West Stake Center, 1700 South 4500 West. Family and friends may call on Monday, March 24th, from six to eight p.m. at the church, and on Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Mendon City Cemetery, 25 North Second West, Mendon, Utah. Services under the direction of Myers Mortuary. Please send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Mendon, Utah— Sarah Ann Hardman Moore, 58 died Monday at the family home in Mendon. She was born June 27th, 1918, in Wellsville, to Floyd and Sarah Ann Stuart Hardman. She married Charles J. Moore August 18th, 1942, in Preston. Mrs. Moore was a graduate of South Cache High, had attended Utah State University, and graduated from Henager's Business College in Salt Lake City. She worked for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington, and was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Surviving are her husband, Renton, Washington; one son and one daughter, Henry Charles, Seattle, and Colleen Mary of Renton; her mother of Mendon; four brothers and one sister, Stuart F. and Heber T. Hardman, both of Logan; C. Neff and Joseph H. Hardman, both of Mendon, and Mrs. D. Gordon (Barbara) Merrill, Carson City, Nevada. Funeral services will be Friday noon in the Mendon Ward chapel, with Bishop Stanton S. Barrett officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary Thursday from seven to nine p.m., and at the ward chapel Friday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 31, 1977, page 4.
Edith Welch Morgan— beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, passed away December 3rd, 2000, following an extended illness. She was eighty-five. Edith was born February 2nd, 1915, in Gooding, Idaho. She was the eldest child of John Shaw and Eulalia Sorensen Welch. When she was two years old, she accompanied her parents to New Zealand where her father presided over the L.D.S. Church Maori Agricultural College for three years. She attended Bosie High School and graduated in 1932. Edith is a graduate of Utah State University with a major in English and minor in speech and business. During her college career she was editor of the literary magazine, Scribble. She participated in plays and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, and Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society. She married Floyd T. Morgan September 3rd, 1935, in the Logan Temple. During World War II, while her husband was serving in the armed forces, she worked in San Francisco where she as assistant personnel manager for the I. Magnin Company. When they returned to Logan she began her thirty-year career as a member of the editorial staff of The Herald Journal. She served as society editor, food editor, and feature editor. Following her retirement in 1981, she continued to write special features for The Herald Journal and produced many sparkling stories on the personalities and special events throughout the valley. Subjects of her feature writing consider an Edith Morgan piece a treasure. Working side by side with her husband Floyd, who was involved with U.S.U. theater for forty-seven years, she helped stage hundreds of U.S.U. theater productions. She made costumes, painted scenery and hosted legendary cast parties following each production. She and Floyd traveled extensively to see plays throughout the United States, Canada, Scandinavia, and the British Isles. She will be remembered and loved by three generations of U.S.U. theater arts students. In 1956, Edith, along with Moyle Q. Rice and Veneta Neilsen, wrote the book and lyrics for the Cache Valley Centennial production of "Look of the Land." Edith was also a fine poet. In 1992, she was honored by U.S.U.'s Women's Center with their Women Over 65 Achievement Award. Later, she was recognized by U.S.U.'s College of Humanities with their Friends of HASS award. She has since established a creative writing scholarship fund at U.S.U. in her name. She and Floyd are charter members of the Allied Arts. She was a longtime member of the Clio Club and the Fine Arts Club. After she and Floyd retired they helped organize the Valley Players. She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years; brothers John S. (Unita) Welch, LaCanada, Calif., Robert S. (Shirley) Welch, Bountiful; and sister Julia Siringer, Eureka, Calif.; many nieces and nephews and loving friends and neighbors. Preceding her in death are her parents, an infant brother, and a brother-in-law. Memorial services will be held at eleven a.m. Saturday at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center St., Logan. Friends and family may call from six to seven p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Edith W. Morgan Creative Writing Scholarship Fund at U.S.U. The family wishes to express special thanks to great friend Bill Marshall, Jake and Kim Ure, the Scott Fluckiger family, especially dear Jan, and Dr. Michael Stones for their love and kindness in these difficult times. ~The Herald Journal, December 6th, 2000, page 4.
Floyd T. Morgan— "Prof" Floyd Thomas Morgan died peacefully August 4th, 2003, following an extended illness. He was 93. Floyd's passing brings down the final curtain on a lifelong career devoted to the Utah State University theater arts program. He was a member of the U.S.U. faculty for forty-seven years. He was hired as an instructor in speech in 1934, became a professor of theater when that area became part of the fine arts department, and served as head of the theater arts department until July 1st, 1975. During these rich years, he directed more than one-hundred twenty-five plays, designed approximately three-hundred sets, and performed at least eighty roles. Floyd was born March 12th, 1910, in Weston, Idaho, the son of Ezra and Christina Peterson Morgan. His mother died when he was two months old and he was cared for by his grandfather, Thomas Morgan, and his "other mother," Martha Burris, until he was twelve. He attended Weston High School, where he was valedictorian of his graduating class. His college experience began at Ricks College, which he attended before enrolling at U.S.U. majoring in speech and drama. He graduated in 1934. He later attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Iowa, where he received his master's degree. He did further graduate work at Stanford University. He married Edith Welch in 1935 and they shared a long and devoted life together until Edith died on December 3rd, 2000. He is survived by members of extended Welch and Morgan families, many dear friends and caring neighbors, and the following brothers-in-law and sister-in law: Robert S. (Shirley) Welch, Bountiful, John S. (Unita) Welch, LaCanada, California, and Julia Siringer, Eureka, California. He was preceded in death by his five siblings. The entire state and region felt the impact of Floyd's talents. He consulted with the founders of Pierre Playhouse in Victor, Idaho, and on the design of the theater buildings at Southern Utah University. He designed the sets and acted in the production of "Look on the Land" for the Cache Valley Centennial. At U.S.U., he organized the Hilltop Amateur Dramatic Society, and in 1947 served as director, designer and tour manager for the Utah State Theater Company, which toured the state during Utah's Centennial Year. Floyd received frequent recognition throughout his career, topped by the decision in 1981 to name the theater in the Chase Fine Arts Center the "Floyd Thomas Morgan Theater." This was followed by his induction into the Utah Theater Hall of Fame by the Pioneer State Theater Foundation. In 1971, Professor Morgan was honored by his colleagues and friends when they established a scholarship for theater students in his name. A memorial service hosted by the U.S.U. theater department to honor and celebrate Floyd's and Edith's contributions to the U.S.U. theater program is being planned. Date and time will be announced later. Professor Morgan was a member of the American Association of University Professors, American Theater Association, Rocky Mountain Theater Conference, American Association of Community Theater and Theta Alpha Phi. Floyd and Edith were charter members of Allied Arts, and after they retired they helped organize the Valley Players. Floyd will be remembered and loved by three generations of U.S.U. theater arts students. He served for two years during World War II in the U.S. Army. He performed administrative duties at military installations on the West Coast. He was a member of the L.D.S. church. Graveside Services will be held at noon on Saturday, August 9th, at the Mendon City Cemetery, where the burial will take place. ~The Herald Journal, August 7th, 2003.
Mendon, Utah— Archie Osker Morris, 85 of Mendon died Tuesday in the Logan hospital. he was born December 15th, 1891, in Marshall, Missouri, to Jesse W. and Mildred Ellis Morris. He married Zella May Martin, September 4th, 1912, in Marshall, Missouri. The marriage later was solemnized in Logan L.D.S. Temple. She died July 28th, 1970. Mr. Morris was a High Priest in the Mendon Ward, active in church auxiliaries. The family came to Utah in 1924, and have lived in Lewiston, Hyrum and Mendon. Surviving are one son and two daughters, Osker H., Ogden; Mrs. Frances L. Wright, Riverside, California, and Mrs. Leora M. Ewing, Sunset; nine grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Louise Thomas, Sedalia, Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, eleven a.m., in the Mendon Ward chapel, with Bishop Stanton S. Barrett in charge. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary Thursday form seven to nine p.m., and at the ward chapel Friday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 27th, 1977, page 4.
John Frederick Morris— 70 formerly of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, August 1st, 1990, in Susanville, California of an extended illness. He was born October 13th, 1919, in Monroe County, Tennessee, son of Curtis M. and Bertha, Barnes Morris. He lived the majority of his life in Herlong, California, where he was employed as a Supply Chief for Sierra Army Depot. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Europe. He married Thelma Jane Redman on February 16th, 1946; they had one daughter, Jon Elaine. Thelma passed away in August of 1982. In 1984, he married Virginia Baker and resided in Susanville, California until his death. He is survived by his wife Virginia of Susanville; daughter, Mrs. Keith (Elaine) Grover; grandchildren Jill, Nina and James Grover, and Mrs. Robert (Lynn) Beutler of Mendon; brothers Thomas, Carl, Canrel, Jerome, Timothy and Anthony Morris of Tennessee; and sisters Blanche, Teague Doris, Chumney and Margaret Morris of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 6th, 1990, at seven p.m. in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, August 2nd, 1990, page 4.
Mendon, Utah— Thelma R. Morris, 62 of Mendon, died August 15th, 1982, at Logan Regional Hospital. She was born August 11th, 1920, in Goin, Tennessee, a daughter of Oscar and Dorothy Wilcox Redman. She married John F. Morris in Chatsworth, Georgia. She was at the Oak Ridge defense facility before moving in 1948 to Herlong, California, where she and her husband were employed at Sierra Army Depot. She worked as a bookkeeper and was an expert seamstress. In California, she was a member of the Herlong Community Church and the First Baptist Church, Susanville. Surviving are her husband, Mendon; a daughter, Mrs. Keith (Jon Elaine) Grover, Mendon; four grandchildren; a sister, Ruby L. Williams, Erie, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Funeral services will be Tuesday noon in the Hall Mortuary chapel with Bishop Stanley T. Buxton conducting. Friends may call at the mortuary Tuesday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, August 16th, 1982, page 4.
Mendon, Utah— Mrs. Zella Martin Morris, 75 died Tuesday at a Logan Hospital. She was born November 9th, 1893, in Marshall, Missouri, a daughter of Harvey and Oda Shumale Martin. She married Archie O. Morris, September 4th, 1912. The marriage was later solemnized in the L.D.S .Temple. The family came to Utah as converts to the L.D.S. Church. They lived first in Lewiston, then in Hyrum, and for the past thirty-three years they lived in Mendon. Mr. Morris had been active in the L.D.S. Church, working in the Lewiston Third Ward Primary and as a member of the presidency of the Mendon Ward Relief Society. She had been a visiting teacher. Surviving are her husband, three children, Oskar Morris and Mrs. Leora Ewing, both of Ogden; Mrs. Frances Wright, Norco, California; nine grandchildren; a sister, Beulah Bradbury, Ogden. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at twelve noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel by Bishop Zeno Andersen. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Thursday from seven to nine p.m. and at the Relief Society room in the Mendon Chapel, Friday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 29th, 1970, page 2.
Mendon, Utah— Mrs. Arlene Maughan Murray Muir, 20 wife of Don G. Muir, died suddenly Thursday night in an Ogden hospital. She had resided with her husband in Roy, Weber County for the past two years. She was born November 7th, 1929, in Dayton, Idaho, the daughter of Robert B. and Edith Maughan Murray. She spent her early life in Dayton and Clifton, Idaho, attending school there, graduating from Preston High School in 1948. She was married August 6th, 1948, in Ogden, to Don G. Muir, son of William Gilbert Muir and the late Rhoda Ahrens Muir, who died September 26th. She is survived by her husband, Roy, Weber County; a daughter, La Donna Muir, Roy; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Murray, Preston, and a sister, Mrs. Lorraine Perkins, Ogden, and three brothers, Grant Murray, with U.S. air force, Wichita Falls, Texas; Robert and George Murray, Preston; a grandfather, Guy H. Maughan, Wellsville. Funeral services will be announced later by the W. Loyal Hall mortuary, Logan. ~The Herald Journal, October 6th, 1950, page 7.
Mendon, Utah— Byron Boyd Muir, 45 died Saturday night at the St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, of complications following an accident. He was born in Mendon, March 7, 1929, a son of Byron L. and Odie Hiibner Muir. He attended Cache County schools, and graduated from Utah State University. For several years he had been affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, his most recent station being Yuma, Arizona. Mr. Muir had served in the U.S. Army two years, and an L.D.S. mission to the Western States in 1950 to 1951. He married Gerri Hansen in Logan L.D.S. Temple, September 12, 1952. With the Bureau of Reclamation he had, at various times, been assigned to Yuma, Spanish Fork, Grand Junction and Rifle, Colorado and Ogden. He had been active in LDS Church functions throughout his life, and in community affairs where he had been located. Surviving are his widow, children: Kim, Greg, and David, all of Yuma; two sons who are serving L.D.S. missions, Bruce in Brazil, and Gary in Mexico. Also surviving is his mother of Mendon. His father, and a sister, Gretta, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at two p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Stanton S. Barrett. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary in Logan Wednesday from seven to nine p.m., and at the Mendon chapel Thursday one hour prior to funeral. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 14, 1974, page 4.
Byron Boyd Muir— Was born 7th March, 1929 in Mendon, Cache County, Utah, at the home of his maternal grandfather, George Hiibner. Boyd was raised in Mendon, and he graduated from South Cache High School. He served a mission to the Western States Mission from 1950 through 1951. Upon returning, he continued going to U.S.U. He married Geraldene Faye Hansen in the Logan Temple 12th September, 1952. Boyd entered the service in 1954 and was sent to Maryland for training. While he was there his second son was born in Logan. Boyd was sent to Germany, and Gerri and their two boys joined him there later. After nearly two years, all returned to Logan where Boyd returned to school, changing his major to Civil Engineering. Boyd graduated in 1960 and got a job with the Bureau of Reclamation. He was sent to Ogden to work on Willard Bay. Boyd was transferred several times during the next few years: Rifle and Grand Junction, Colorado; Provo, Utah; and Yuma, Arizona, the family went to work on a welfare farm on a Saturday, and Boyd fell from a ladder and was severely injured. He died a week later on 11th May, 1974, a few months after his father had died. ~Carma Muir Golding, compiler, Our Muir Heritage (Community Press, Provo, Utah, 1994) page 201.
Mendon, Utah— Byron Longstroth Muir, 74 died Saturday in a Logan hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born January 24th, 1900, in Mendon, a son of Thomas and Mary May Longstroth Muir. He married Odie Marie Hiibner, November 9th, 1926, in Logan. The marriage was later solemnized in Logan L.D.S. Temple. Mr. Muir was a farmer, and for many years had been a railroad employee. Also, he had worked for the West Hills Alfalfa Mill. He was a member of the Mendon L.D.S. Ward, and a high priest in Logan Stake. Surviving are his widow; one son, Byron Boyd of Yuma, Arizona; five grandchildren; two of whom are serving L.D.S. missions; a daughter, Greta Marie, preceded him in death. Also surviving are a brother and three sisters: Melvin Muir, Maggie Muir and Mrs. Hazel Copen, all of Mendon and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Thornley, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon Ward chapel, with Bishop Stanton S. Barrett officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary in Logan Monday evening, and at the Mendon church Tuesday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, February 17th, 1974, page 4.
Mendon, Utah— Clara Hutchison Muir Thomas, 80 died Wednesday June 16th, 1993, in Logan. She was born August 8th, 1912, in Wellsville, the daughter of Andrew A. and Harriet Willis Hutchison. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church and held many positions including Sunday school and Primary teacher, visiting teacher and a member of the Relief Society she also served in the Los Angeles L.D.S. Temple for two years as a seamstress. She was married to Stephen L. Muir on November 12th, 1930, in Salt Lake City. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He died on July 19th, 1957. She married Jack Thomas on May 8th, 1976, in Mendon. She spent most of her life in Riverdale, Idaho, and in Mendon. She is survived by two sons, Stephen Clyde "Casey" and Beth Muir of Mendon and Douglas Lee Muir of Big Sky, Montana, and two daughters, Harriet and Gerald Lee Jackson of Tehachape, California and Mary and Terry Haslam of Sandy. She is also survived by two brothers, Ronald Hutchison of Roby, Missouri, and Leon Hutchison of Salt Lake City; five sisters, Thelda Pappenfuss of Salt Lake City, Mildred Chadwick of Ogden; Nora Lamont of Logan, Alice Lallis of Phoenix, Arizona, and Ivella Byington of Preston, Idaho; eighteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services are noon Saturday, June 19th, in the Mendon First Ward L.D.S. Chapel with Bishop Larry J. Olsen conducting. Friends may call Friday from six to eight p.m. in the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, and at the ward from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment is in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 17th, 1993, page 4.
Clark Ahrens Muir— Born March 20th, 1932 passed away October 7th, 2005, of cancer. Clark was born in Mendon, Utah, to William and Rhoda Louise Ahrens Muir. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Nielsen, September 20th, 1950 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Together they had three wonderful children, Sheila (Larry) Grubbs of Bountiful, Utah, Stanley Muir of Canyon County, California, and Jan Marie Scholz (deceased). They also have four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Don (Jean) Muir of Hyrum, Utah; sisters Louise (Jay) Andersen of Logan, Utah and Joyce (Gene) Whitsel of Garden Grove, California. Clark was twice elected to serve on the service managers advisory council of the Ford Motor Company, representing the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers in the Western United States. He was twice elected president of the Los Angeles Service Managers Association, president of the Salt Lake Executive Association, and president of the Utah Auto Body Association. He owned and operated Rick Warner Body Shop in Salt Lake City for fifteen years. He also served his church in many callings including first counselor in the bishopric (twice) and Young Men's president. Even with all his business activities, Clark was still a cowboy at heart. He will be missed by all who knew him, especially his sweetheart and best fishing partner, his wife, Joan. Funeral services will be held at eleven a.m. Wednesday, October 12th, 2005, at the L.D.S. Chapel at 2200 South 600 East, Bountiful, Utah. Friends may call from six to eight Tuesday evening at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and from 9:45 to 10:45 Wednesday morning at the church prior to services. Interment will be later that afternoon at the Mendon City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Before Clark's death, he suggested that in lieu of flowers, you go fishing or to a rodeo in his honor. ~The Herald Journal, October 9th, 2005.
David Muir— One of Mendon's sturdy pioneers died there last night. Mr. Muir was the son of Walter and Mary Belle Rose Muir, and was born in Crofthead, Scotland, October 1st, 1860. Coming from Scotland in 1863 with his parents, they settled at once in Mendon, which has since been his home. He was never married. Friends of the family may view the remains on Thursday morning at the home of Thomas Muir. Funeral services will be held in the Mendon ward chapel at two o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mr. Muir was a Sergeant during the Spanish American War and will be buried with military honors, we are informed. ~The Journal, March 8th, 1927, page 3.
Brigham City, Utah— Eddis L. Muir, 77 died Thursday, February 20th, 1992, at his residence. He was born March 19th, 1914, at Mendon, Utah to George and Rose Ellen Ladle Muir. He married Florence Lorraine Wood, August 21st, 1935, at Farmington, Utah. He was a farmer and dairyman. He was an active member of the L.D.S. Church having served in several capacities as Sunday school superintendent, mutual president, counselor in the bishopric, and as an officiator in the Ogden Temple. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine, of Brigham City; two sons and four daughters, Dal Muir, Bountiful; Ray Muir, Burley, Idaho; Mrs. Dwain (Sharon) Moose, Mountain Home, Idaho; Mrs. Leslie (Carolynn) Hansen, Brigham City; Mrs. Larry (Renae) Strutz, Gresham, Oregon; Mrs. Jim (Rena) Goodman, Bosie, Idaho: twenty-four grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Hazel Sorensen, Mendon, Utah. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22nd, at eleven a.m. in the Box Elder Stake Center, 813 West Fourth South, with Bishop Dennis Baird of the Brigham City Fifth Ward conducting. Friends may call Friday evening from seven to nine p.m. at the Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634, East 200 South in Brigham City, and also one hour prior to services at the ward chapel on Saturday. Interment will be held in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~This was taken from a Brigham City paper.
Mendon, Utah— Mrs. Elizabeth Charlotte (Aunt Lott) Kidman Muir, 64 died early Saturday morning following a two-years's illness. She was a lifelong resident of Mendon. She was born in Mendon, April 13th, 1890, a daughter of Fred Sja and Minnie Yonk Kidman. She received her education in the Petersboro and Logan schools, and was a member of the Mendon L.D.S. ward, also teaching Sunday School and was a member of the Relief Society of Petersboro. She was married December 11th, 1907 to James Muir in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Orvil (Delone) Larsen, Mendon; one grandchild, four brothers: F. J. Kidman, William Kidman, Henry Kidman, Petersboro; Delbert Kidman, Beaver Dam; six sisters: Mrs. Mina Jensen, Arimo, Idaho; Mrs. Cora Cressall, Mrs. Naomi Williams, Pocatello; Mrs. Ethel Bench, Mrs. Cleo Secrist, Roy. Funeral services will be announced. ~The Herald Journal, January 9th, 1955, page 6.
Lorraine Wood Muir— 87 passed away on Wednesday, November 8th, 2006, at the Brigham City Hospital. Lorraine was born on November 24th, 1918, in Mendon, Utah, a daughter of Alonzo K. and Florence A. Bowen Wood. She married Eddis L. Muir on August 21st, 1935, in Farmington, Utah. They lived in Mendon, Rupert, Burley, Hazleton and Gooding, Idaho. They semi-retired in Tremonton in 1972 and then moved to Brigham City in 1974 to retire. Eddis died in February of 1992. Lorraine was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a temple ordinance worker. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Surviving are her children, Sharon (Dwain) Mooso of Caldwell, Idaho, Dal Muir of Bountiful, Utah, Ray (Kathy) Muir of Burley, Idaho, Carolyn Hansen of Perry, Utah, Renae (Larry) Strutz of Portland, Ore., Rena Muir of Boise, Idaho; twenty-five grandchildren; sixty-nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Lea Staples of Logan, and Juanita Larsen of Morgan, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eddis; a daughter-in-law; son-in-law; two granddaughters; a sister; and brother. Funeral services will be held at eleven a.m. on Saturday, November 11th, at the Brigham City Fifth Ward chapel, 420 South 800 West, Brigham City. Friends may call from six to eight p.m. on Friday at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and from ten to 10:40 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. ~The Herald Journal, November 10th, 2006.
Mendon Man Dies in Auto Crash, George Muir Meets Death in Logan River, Two Others are Seriously Injured When Car Plunges into River on Logan-Mendon Road— George Muir, 57 of Mendon became the sixth automobile accident victim in Cache county during 1935. Friday night about 8:30 o'clock when he drowned underneath a car in which he was carried into the Logan river on the Mendon-Logan highway. Two others barely escaped death in the crash, although one of them lies in a serious, though not critical, condition in a Logan hospital. Chester Kidman, also of Mendon and driver of the car, is reported to have spent a "good night" at the hospital. He suffered a severe laceration of the left ear, cuts and bruises on his nose and head, an injury to his left hand and severe body bruises, believed to be internal injuries. William Longstroth, Mendon, received a fractured rib and lacerations on his face and right ear. He was released from the hospital following treatment Friday night. Investigating officers are of the opinion that Kidman was not likely blinded by lights from an approaching car as the roads come onto the bridge at a slight angle. Had a car been approaching, the bridge would have been illuminated for the driver of the fatal car. It is reported that some of the occupants of the car had been drinking. Climbs Railing— According to reports the accident happened as the part was traveling toward Logan. As they came upon the bridge over the Logan river, the car crashed into a wooden railing, which precedes a high steel railing on each side of the main portion of the bridge. The momentum of the car carried it onto the steel railing, along which one of the wheels found traction almost on top of bridge suspension, the car tipped into the river upside down. Longstroth and Kidman freed themselves from the wreck and waded to shore. When Muir failed to show up, they said, they hunted the water for him but could find no trace of his body. They called the sheriff's department and fire station from the home of Parley A. Hill, not far distant, the ambulance and Deputy Sheriffs Hyrum Weatherstone and M.C. Peterson hurried to the scene. The body was located when Louis Madsen of Logan jumped on the upturned automobile and reached into the water around the car. He found that the pressure of the current held the body against the vehicle. He tied a rope loosely around the body and pulled it free to a point where the rope could be attached to Muir's ankle. In River Thirty Minutes— Muir was then pulled onto the bridge about half an hour after the crash, and taken to the Hill home where fireman worked over his body with a pulmotor until Dr. S.M. Budge arrived and pronounced the man dead. An examination found gashes on the front side of Mr. Muir's face, leading to the belief that he had been knocked unconscious in the crash. The drowned man was born in Mendon, a son of the late Thomas and Jane Muir. Surviving are two sons and four daughters, Russell and Eddis Muir, Eda, Myrtle and Hazel Muir and Mrs. Edna Bird, all of Mendon. A son, Preston Muir was drowned last year in Little Bear River. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Thomas B. Muir and James Muir of Mendon Mrs. Jeanette Gardner of Teton, and Mrs. Agnes Hendricks of Evanston, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held Monday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. ~The Herald Journal, November 16th, 1935, page 1.
Cache Man Dies in Salt Lake City— George Earl Muir, 33 died at a Salt Lake hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Logan January 27th, 1926. He attended school in Mendon and at South Cache high school. He served four years in the Navy during World War II. He was an electrician by occupation. He had made his home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Bird of Mendon. Surviving are a foster father and his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Norton of Preston, Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at two p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle in charge. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside in the Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, January 30th, 1959, page 10.
Rites Held for Mendon Man— Impressive funeral services for George Earl Muir were held in the Mendon chapel Monday. The casket was draped in the flag of our nation. He was a veteran of World War II. Counselor Donald Leishman directed the services and gave a short sketch of his life. Oliver Taylor gave the invocation. Archie Maughan, accompanied by Mrs. Maughan, sang, "Beyond the Sunset." Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen played a piano solo, "In the Garden." Mr. Maughan sang "God Understands" accompanied by Mrs. Maughan. Kay Sorensen sang "Not Understood" accompanied by Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen. Joseph A. Larsen spoke of the fine things Earl had done while he lived in the ward. Ivan Baker a school friend, spoke of their school days. Bishop Rulen C. Ladle was the closing speaker. Fred W. Sorensen gave the benediction. Pallbearers were Allan Sorensen, Eldon Sorensen, Dale Bird, Fay Walker, Dal Muir, and Bartell Bird. The grave in Mendon cemetery was dedicated by Eddis Muir. Military honor was accorded Earl by the American Legion Post No. 7 of Logan. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Earl Muir— Born 27th January, 1926, in Mendon, Cache County, Utah. Died 29th January, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Earl was murdered when he was 33 years old in Salt Lake City, Utah. ~Carma Muir Golding, compiler, Our Muir Heritage (Community Press, Provo, Utah, 1994) page 220.
Mendon, Utah— Greta Marie Muir, 39 died Wednesday night in an Ogden hospital. She was born June 17th, 1933 in Logan, a daughter of Byron and Odie Hiibner Muir. She attended Cache County schools, graduated from Utah State University, and had taught school in Park City and Blackfoot, Idaho. For the past fourteen years she had taught physical education at the Mound Fort Junior High in Ogden. Miss Muir is survived by her parents of Mendon and a brother, Boyd Muir, Spanish Fork. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at one p.m. in Mendon Ward Chapel, with Bishop Stanton S. Barrett officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary in Logan tonight from seven to nine, and at the Relief Society room in Mendon chapel Saturday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 11th, 1973, page 4.
Mendon Child Dies Suddenly Monday, Mendon, Utah— Harvey Scott Muir, three, son of Stephen and Clara Hutchison Muir, of Mendon, died Monday in a Logan hospital. He was born in Logan October 3rd, 1945. He is survived by his parents, of Mendon; two brothers, Stephen Clyde, and Douglas Lee; a sister, Harriet; and grandparents, Mrs. Thomas Muir, Mendon, and Mrs. Harriet Hutchison, Logan. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at two p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel by Reeves Bird, bishop. Friends may call at the family home in Mendon Wednesday morning until time of services. Burial in the Mendon city cemetery will be under direction of the W. Loyal Hall mortuary of Logan. ~The Herald Journal, April 19th, 1949, page 1.
Mendon Man Passes Away, Mendon, Utah— James Muir, 74 well known Mendon farmer and lifelong resident of that community, died Saturday afternoon, apparently of a heart attack. He was born in Mendon October 1st, 1882, a son of Thomas and Jane Muir, He received his education in Petersboro and Logan schools. Mr. Muir had been an active member of the L.D.S. church, was a High priest in Logan stake, and had served many years as a ward teacher. He was married to Elizabeth Charlotte Kidman December 11th, 1907 in Mendon. The wedding later was solemnized in Logan temple. Mrs. Muir died in January 1955. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Orval (DeLone) Larsen, Mendon; a grandson, Fred Muir Larsen, Mendon; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Hendrickson, San Francisco. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, two p.m., in Mendon ward chapel by Bishop Rulen C. Ladle. Friends may call at the Nelson Funeral Home in Logan this afternoon until four p.m., and at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Orval Larsen, in Mendon this evening and Tuesday until time of service. Burial will be in Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 17th, 1956, page 6.
Rites Are Held— Impressive funeral services for James Muir were held Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle conducting. Prayer at the home of his daughter Mrs. Orval J. Larsen, was offered by Henry C. Sorensen. At the chapel Bishop Ladle read a short sketch of Mr. Muir's life. Oliver Taylor gave the invocation. Frank Baugh and Ben Roberts sang, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "O, It Is Wonderful," accompanied by Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen. Other musical numbers include a violin duet by Mrs. W.S. Boyle and Alonzo Wood with piano accompaniment by Gill Wood, "Beyond the Sunset." Ephraim Falsvlev sang "The Lord's Prayer" accompanied by Mrs. Sorensen. Speakers DeVon Wiser, Floyd Johnson, Bishop John O. Hughes and Bishop Ladle. Vance D. Walker gave the benediction. The dedicatory prayer in the Mendon cemetery was given by Joseph A. Larsen. The beautiful floral offerings were carried by the members of the Relief Society. Pall bearers were William Bowen, Henry Kidman, Garland Yonk, Alfred Yonk, Melvin Muir and Norval Kidman. Card of Thanks— For the kindnesses shown during the recent death of our dear father and grandfather we are deeply grateful. DeLone Larsen and Fred Larsen. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
James Muir— Was born 1st October, 1882, in Mendon, Cache County, Utah. He married Elizabeth Charlotte Kidman 11th December, 1907, in Logan, Cache County, Utah. They were later sealed in the temple. Fred Muir Larsen, a grandson wrote "Grandfather was a very powerful and gentle man. He was six foot two inches and weighed about two-hundred-fifty pounds. I remember him talking of playing baseball when he was a young man in a league that included the Indians at Washakie. He was the pitcher." "Grandfather told of Indians camping by Rocky Point. He and grandmother would feed them or give them flour and sugar. The Indians would shoot rock chucks and bake them in a fire with mud packed around them. Grandfather raised chickens for eggs, pigs, milk cows and had many horses." "I remember him coming home on a horse from deer hunting in the foothills west of the house. I remember grandfather lifting one end of a hay rack and two or three men lifting the other end when the changed the hay rack for a grain rack. Grandfather always kept horses, even after he got a tractor (John Deer) in about 1950." James passed away 15th December, 1956, in Logan and was buried 18th December, 1956, in Mendon. ~Carma Muir Golding, compiler, Our Muir Heritage (Community Press, Provo, Utah, 1994) page 224–225.
Oldest Mendon Resident Dies— Mrs. Jane Muir, 94 a pioneer of Mendon and Cache Valley died at her home in Mendon Wednesday morning. Mrs. Muir was the wife of the late Thomas. N. Muir. and the mother of county commissioner Thomas Muir. She was born in Scotland, April 11th, 1840, the daughter of Walter and Mary Ross. Mrs. Muir joined the Latter-day Saints church in 1848 while still in Scotland. She was married to Thomas N. Muir in 1860. The couple arrived in America in 1863. Mrs. Muir has resided in Mendon for the past seventy years. She was the mother of twelve children, five sons and seven daughters, five of who survive her. They are commissioner Thomas Muir, George Muir and James Muir of Mendon, Mrs. Agnes Hendrickson, Green River, and Mrs. Janet Gardner, Teton, Idaho. She is also survived by thirty-nine grandchildren, one-hundred thirty-six great-grandchildren and twenty-one great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at twelve o'clock noon in the Mendon chapel. ~The Herald Journal, October 11th, 1934, page 1.
Tributes of Love Given for Pioneer Woman— Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Muir, 94, affectionately known to all Mendon residents as "Grandma Muir" were held Sunday in the Mendon ward chapel. The building was filled to overflowing by friends and relatives who came to pay their last respects to the oldest resident of Mendon and one of its pioneers. Many of the pioneer stories that "Grandma Muir" loved to tell were repeated by the speakers at the services. It was recalled that she and her husband, Thomas N. Muir embraced the gospel of the Latter-day Saint Church in Scotland and that they sailed to America on the ship "Sunny Showers". It took eight weeks to make the journey. How Mrs. Muir walked barefoot across the plains with the Captain Ricks Company, so that her only shoes might be nice when she reached Salt Lake City, was told. Scenes were painted by the speakers of Mrs. Muir gathering buffalo chips in her wide skirt to make fires when the company stopped. Once when one of the children of the company died, Mrs. Muir took her husband's wedding shirt and made the child's burial garments. When the company reached Salt Lake City Mrs. Muir's feet were so swollen that she couldn't get her shoes on. The shoes, which had hung by the strings to the outside of the wagon, had burned crisp in the sun. Following the arrival in Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Muir were asked by Brigham Young to help settle Cache Valley. They lived in Wellsville three weeks when Mrs. Muir's first daughter, Janette, was born. Shortly afterward they moved to the old mill located between Wellsville and Mendon. Mr. Muir became an Indian guard. Because of her kindness to the Indians, Mrs. Muir was never harmed by them. On one occasion an Indian friend warned Mrs. Muir to take her papoose and move into Mendon. It was only two days later that the Rose Thurston kidnapping by Indians occurred. In Mendon Mrs. Muir lived in a dugout. The Muirs homesteaded in Petersboro, living there for twenty years. They also lived in Logan for six years. The rest of Mrs. Muir's 94 years with the exception of her girlhood in Scotland were spent in Mendon. The services were conducted by Bishop Henry C. Sorenson. Prayers were offered by Oliver Taylor and John Welch. Special musical numbers were furnished by Miss Grace and Maida Muir and Leta Allen, Earl Wennergren and Bud Griffiths, Cyril Nelson and Mrs. Henry C. Stauffer. The speakers were Bishop Mormon D. Bird, Vance D. Walker, William I. Sorenson, James Gardener, and Bishop Sorenson. ~Newspaper Not Listed.
Joan Muir— Passed away on August 1st, 2006 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born July 10th, 1932, to Morris and LaVeda Nielsen in Hyrum. Joan married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Clark A. Muir, on September 20th, 1950, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. They moved to Southern California in 1953, where they raised their three children, Sheila, Stanley and Jan Marie. They moved home to Utah in 1982. She enjoyed the outdoors and spent vacation time camping and fishing with her husband. However, her favorite hobby was shopping. Mom was a beautiful woman who never left the house unless her makeup was done and she was dressed to perfection. Joan was a hardworking woman often found tending her garden, making quilts and cooking fabulous meals for her family. Joan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held many callings, her favorite being in the Relief Society presidency. Her greatest treasure was her family. She was loved beyond measure by her family and admired by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila (Larry) Grubbs of Bountiful; son, Stanley Muir of Canyon Country, California; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack (Sybil) Nielsen of Bountiful and Darrell (Barbara) Nielsen of Bountiful; sister, Marge (Ramon) Purser of Hyde Park; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark; their daughter, Jan Marie; her parents, Morris and LaVeda Nielsen; three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at eleven a.m. Saturday, August 5th, at the L.D.S. Chapel, 2200 South 600 East, Bountiful. Friends and family may call from six to eight p.m. Friday at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. The family wishes to thank Alpine Hospice and especially nurses Cathy and Brenda for the loving care Mom received. ~The Herald Journal and Deseret Morning News, Salt Lake City, Utah, August 3rd, 2006.
Julia Matilda Ahrens Muir— 81 of Mendon, died July 18th, 1983 at Sunshine Terrace. She was born September 28th, 1901, in Smithfield, the third child of Walter D. and Bessie Sorensen Ahrens. She married Melvin Thomas Muir December 14th, 1921, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She was a graduate of South Cache High School and Brigham Young College in Logan. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church, continuously serving in the Primary, Sunday school, M.I.A. or the Relief Society from 1914 to present. She also held leadership positions in Farm Bureau Association, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, American Legion Auxiliary, 4-H, Cache County Planing Board, Cache County Fair Board Committee, and Morman Battalion. Surviving are her husband of Mendon; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Bessie Mae) Hutchinson, Roby, Missouri; Mrs. Earl (Maurine) Yonk, Logan; Mrs. Larry (Kohnie) Bedke, Midvale, Utah; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Rulon Ahrens, Ogden; four sisters, Nora A. Burnsen, Ogden; LaVon A. Curtis, Logan; Helen A. Barnes, Kaysville, and Jessie A. Spicker, Clearfield. She was preceded in death by one son, two grandsons, one brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday noon at the Mendon Ward chapel with Bishop Stanley T. Buxton conducting. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Wednesday, seven to nine p.m., and Thursday at the ward one hour before services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 19th, 1983, page 4.
Julie Ann Muir— 37 passed away August 14th, 1995, at the Logan Regional Hospital after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis and diabetes. Julie was born in Logan, February 26th, 1958, a daughter of Stephen Clyde "Casey" and Beth Campbell Muir of Mendon. Julie grew up in Mendon and graduated from Sky View High School in 1976. She married Blake Seamons on June 29th, 1984, in Mendon. they were later divorced and have remained close friends. Julie worked for many years at the cable company and was employed by KVNU-KVFM and the Retina Associates of Utah at the time of her death. Julie enjoyed doing crafts and tole painting. Her favorite pastime was restoring and driving her 1968 Chevy Camaro, which she entered in Logan's Cruise-In car show for three consecutive years. Julie had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her parents of Mendon; brother, Darren Muir and Carolynn Boyter, Salt Lake City; sister, Stephanie Muir and Rod Ware, Logan; sister, Vern and Monika Callahan, Mendon; seven nieces; three nephews and her dog Kneko. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, August 19th, 1995, in the Mendon Ward chapel. Friends may call from six to eight p.m. Thursday, at Allen-Hall Mortuary and from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Friday at the ward. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, August 16th, 1995, page 4.
Mendon, Utah— Maggie Muir, 81 lifelong resident of Mendon, died Wednesday night at the Logan hospital. She was born in Mendon, September 4th, 1893, to Thomas and Mary Longstroth Muir. She has been active in the L.D.S. Church, having been a teacher in Relief Society and Sunday school. Surviving are one brother, Melvin Muir, Mendon; two sisters, Mrs. Grace M. Thornley, Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Hazel M. Copen, Mendon. Funeral services will be Saturday at two p.m. in the Mendon Ward chapel, with Bishop Stanton S. Barrett in charge. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary Friday from seven to nine p.m., and at the Mendon chapel Saturday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, March 13th, 1975, page 4.
Mary Muir— At her residence in Mendon, Cache County, Utah, November 27th, 1888, Mary Muir, wife of Walter Muir. Deceased was born in Bankhead, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, May 9th, 1815. She was the mother of twelve children, and had sixty-two grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. ~Deseret News, 12th December, 1888.
Mary May Longstroth Muir, 82 Passes Away, Mendon— Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Longstroth Muir, 82 who died at the family home here Saturday evening after a long illness, will be conducted Tuesday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel by Bishop John O. Hughes. Mrs. Muir was the widow of Thomas Muir, former Cache County Commissioner. She was born in Mendon November 2nd, 1872, a daughter of William and Charlotte Baker Longstroth, and was married to Mr. Muir March 1st, 1893, in Logan. He died June 24th, 1945. Mrs. Muir had been a member of the L.D.S. church, a charter member of Mendon Camp, daughters of Utah Pioneers, a visiting teacher and work and business officer in the Relief Society for many years. Surviving are five sons and four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Copen, Maggie Muir, Melvin Muir, Gilbert Muir, Byron Muir, Stephen Muir and Ralph Muir, Mendon; Mrs. Grace Thornley, Mrs. Maida Stewart, Salt Lake City; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters; Mrs. Phoebe Evans, Raymond, Canada; Mrs. Sarah Wright, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Ethel Goates, Salt Lake City; William G. Longstroth, Mendon; Mrs. Alice Peterborg, Preston; Alma Longstroth, Ogden, and Lynn Longstroth, Preston. Friends may call at the family home in Mendon this evening from seven to eight and Tuesday from ten a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 6th, 1954, page 10.
Mendon, Utah— Melvin T. Muir, 89 died Friday May 30th, 1986, at Sunshine Terrace. He was born August 13th, 1896 in Petersboro a son of Thomas and Mary Longstroth Muir. He married Julia Ahrens of December 14th, 1921, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She died on July 18th, 1983. He was a high priest in the Mendon Second L.D.S. Ward and served in the Elders Quorum Presidency. He was a farmer and served as Cache County Assessor. He served in the U.S. Army Artillery during World War I. He was a member of the Mormon Battalion, the American Legion, the National Federation for the Blind and Sons of the Utah Pioneers Temple Fork Chapter. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Carl R. (Bessie Mae) Hutchinson, Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. J. Earl (Maurine) Yonk, Logan; Mrs. Kohnie Bedke, Midvale; eight grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Hazel Copen, Logan; Grace Thornley, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral services will be Monday at noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel with Bishop Richard B. Watkins conducting. Friends may call at Allen-Hall Mortuary Sunday from six to eight p.m. ~The Herald Journal, June 1st, 1986, page 4.
Odie Marie Hiibner Muir— 95 passed away peacefully Sunday, June 1st, 2003, at Logan Regional Hospital. She was born January 21st, 1908, in Mink Shoals, West Virginia, to George and Retta Copen Hiibner. When she was a young girl, her parents embraced the gospel and were baptized into the L.D.S. church. The family decided to move to Utah in 1915 and settled in Mendon. Odie worked hard as a youth. Working in the fields, and with the cows and other animals, was hard for her and her sisters. Later on, some of the boys got old enough to help also. It was at home that she learned to work hard and she continued to work hard through her life. Odie married Byron L. Muir on November 9th, 1926, in Logan, and their marriage was solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple on their anniversary in 1964. They had two children, Boyd and Greta. Odie devoted her time to raising her children and taking care of the home and family. Times were hard during the Depression and World War II. Byron always had work and the family never went without the basics. Family always came first. Byron, Boyd and Greta preceded her in death in 1973 and 1974. She is survived by Boyd's wife, Gerri (Marvin) Traveller of Richmond; five grandchildren, Bruce (Mary) Muir of Layton, Gary (Elaine) Muir of Vernal, Kimberly (Rod) Zilles of College Ward, Gregory (Karen) Muir of Mendon and David Muir of Phoenix; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by a brother and two sisters, Vira Stuart of Ogden, Glen (Ivaloo) Hiibner of Mendon and Dorothy Leishman of Logan. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6, at noon at the Mendon Stake Center, 460 South 100 East, Mendon. Friends may call at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, on Thursday evening from six p.m. to eight p.m. and Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Mendon Stake Center. Online condolences can be sent to allenhallmortuary.com. ~The Herald Journal, June 4th, 2003.
Mendon Youth Drowns Near Petersboro, Mendon— Funeral services will be held in the Mendon ward chapel Tuesday at one p.m. for Preston Muir, 17, son of George Muir of Mendon. Burial will be in the Mendon ward chapel. The youth was drowned early Saturday evening while crossing the Little Bear River on horseback about six mile south of the river bridge on the cow lane. Muir had been working with Chester Kidman in rounding up cattle. The stream at the point where they crossed is comparatively shallow. In some way or other, the horse became frightened while in midstream and started rearing, throwing Muir off. The youth, in some unexplained manner, possibly by being kicked by the animal, was knocked unconscious and failed to rise, his body being washed into deep water before Kidman could reach him. The body was recovered after about two hours dragging the river bottom by Sheriff Jeff Stowell. Assisting him in the boat were Clifford Stettler, William Baker and Walter Birch. The boy was born at Sugar City, Idaho, February 7th, 1916, the son of George and Ellen Ladle Muir. His mother died when he was two years old and the family returned to Mendon where he had since resided. He had graduated from the Mendon grade school. Surviving are his father and the following brothers and sisters: Ada, Myrtle, Russell, Eddis, Edna and Hazel Muir, all of Mendon. His grandmothers, Mrs. Jane Muir and Mrs. John Ladle, both of Mendon, also survive. ~The Herald Journal, June 12th, 1933, page 1.
Funeral Services— For Ralph L. Muir, 60 will be held Thursday at one p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel with Bishop Zeno Andersen of Mendon officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Wednesday from seven to nine p.m. and Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30. Burial will be in the family plot of the Mendon Cemetery. Mr. Muir died Monday of what investigating officers said was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Survivors include brothers and sisters, Maggie Muir, Mrs. Hazel Copen, Melvin Muir, Byron Muir, all of Mendon; Mrs. Grace Thornley, Salt Lake City. His parents, two brothers, and a sister preceded him in death. ~The Herald Journal, January 25th, 1971, page 4.
Mendon Lady Dies of Illness, Mendon, Utah— Mrs. Rhoda Louise Ahrens Muir, 42 wife of William Gilbert Muir, of Mendon, die this morning at a local hospital of a prolonged illness. She was born in Mendon June 16th, 1908 the daughter of Walter D. and Bessie Sorensen Ahrens. She was married December 15th, 1926, to Mr. Muir in the Logan L.D.S. temple. A life-long resident of Mendon, she attended school in Mendon and at South Cache high school and prior to her illness had been active in Mendon L.D.S. ward. Survivors include her husband, Mendon, and four children, Don Gilbert Muir, Roy Clark A. Muir, Louise and Joyce Muir, Mendon; one grandchild, her mother, Mrs. Walter D. Ahrens, Mendon, and four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Lewis W. Berntsen, Brigham City; Mrs. Melvin Muir, Mendon; Cliford W. Ahrens, Boise, Idaho; Mrs. William Curtis, Logan; Mrs. Newell Barnes, Kaysville; Mrs. Fred Spicker, Clearfield, and Rulon A. Ahrens, Mendon. funeral arrangements will be announced later by the W. Loyal Hall mortuary, Logan. ~The Herald Journal, September 26th, 1950, page 6.
Ex-Mendon Resident Dies— Russell George Muir, 61 died on natural causes Tuesday in a Jerome Idaho hospital. He was a former resident of Mendon. He had made his home in Jerome and Soda Springs for the past ten years. He had been engaged in farming and the sheep business. He was born April 19th, 1904, in Mendon to George and Mary Ellen Ladle Muir. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. J. Earl (Ada) Norton, Ogden; Mrs. Isaac (Myrtle) Quinney, Logan; Mrs. Carlisle (Edna) Bird, Mendon; Mrs. Fred (Hazel) Sorensen, Mendon; Eddis Muir, Gooding Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at one p.m. in the Hall Mortuary Chapel by Bishop Fred W. Sorensen of Mendon Ward. friends may call Saturday at the Mortuary from eleven a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 8th, 1965, page 2.
Mendon Man Dies Suddenly, Mendon, Utah— Stephen L. Muir, 48 well known Mendon farmer and city recorder, died unexpectedly today of a heart attack. He was working with a hay baler and other farm equipment in the field when the ailment seized him. He was born June 7th, 1909, in Mendon, a son of Thomas and Mary Longstroth Muir. He had lived in Mendon throughout his life. On November 12th, 1930, Mr. Muir was married to Clara Hutchison in Salt Lake City. Survivors include his widow, and four of their seven children: Clyde, Harriet, Douglas Lee and Mary Muir, all of Mendon; brothers and sisters, Maggie Muir, Mrs. Hazel Copen, Melvin, Gilbert, Byron and Ralph Muir, all of Mendon and Mrs. John D. (Grace) Thornley, Salt Lake City. Mr. Muir had attended Mendon and South Cache high schools. He was a sports enthusiast, and had been especially active in horseback riding. He and Mrs. Muir had been M.I.A. dance directors in Mendon Ward. He served as secretary of the Three-Mile Creek Pasture Company. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, two p.m., in Mendon ward chapel by Bishop Rulen C. Ladle. Friends may call at the home in Mendon Monday evening and Tuesday until time of services. Burial will be in Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 19th, 1957, page 7.
Mendon, Utah— Funeral services for Stephen L. Muir, 48 Mendon city recorder and prominent farmer, will be held Tuesday at two p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle Conducting. Mr. Muir died Friday of a heart attack. Friends may call at the family home in Mendon Monday evening and Tuesday until time of services. Burial will be in the Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, July 22nd, 1957 page 3.
Mendon Infant Dies of Pneumonia— Thomas Burke Muir, infant son of Stephen L. and Clara Hutchinson Muir of Mendon, died at the family home Friday morning of pneumonia. The child was born July 21st, 1936, at Mendon. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Stephen Clyde, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Muir, of Mendon and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hutchinson, Wellsville. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Lindquist mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, December 18th, 1936, page 1.
Former Commissioner of Cache County Dies— Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel for Thomas J. Muir, 73 who died Sunday morning at the family home following a long illness. Bishop Edgar S. Hancock will officiate. Mr. Muir, former Cache County commissioner and one time mayor of Mendon, was a prominent farmer and stockman and was active for years in civic affairs. He served several terms as a member of the Mendon town board. He was born April 11th, 1872, a son of Thomas and Jane Muir Muir. He married Mary Longstroth March 1st, 1893. Survivors include his widow, five sons and four daughters; Mrs. Hazel Copen, Maggie, Melvin, Gilbert, Byron, Stephen and Ralph Muir, Mendon; Mrs. Grace Thornley and Mrs. Maida Stewart, Salt Lake City; fifteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters, James Muir, Mendon; Mrs. Janet Gardner, Teton, Idaho, and Mrs. Agnes Hendricks, San Francisco, California. Friends may call at the family home in Mendon Tuesday evening and Wednesday until the time of the services. Burial will be in the family plot in the Mendon cemetery under the direction of the W. Loyal Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, June 25th, 1945, page 1.
Honored at Rites— The ward chapel was filled with relatives and friends and a wealth of beautiful floral offerings, expressing the love and respect for the Muir family at the funeral services held Wednesday in Mendon ward chapel for Thomas Muir, former county commissioner. Counselor Claud A. Sorensen was in charge of the impressive rites. Musical numbers included two duets, "Life's Sunset" and "There Is A Land" by Mrs. Nellie Leishman and Parley Hall, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Kenneth Murray, all of Wellsville. John O. Hughes snag, "In The Garden." Mrs. Alice Stauffer and Kay Sorensen sang "Tis So Sweet To Walk With Jesus," accompanist for the above numbers was Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen, who also played "O, My Father," a piano solo. Mayor Vance D. Walker, neighbor and friend of Mr. Muir for many years eulogized the honesty in all his dealings with his fellowmen, said that he has truly built his house upon a solid foundation where wind or storm could not shake it down. L.W. Hovey, said we are judged by the things that are in our hearts, spoke of the responsibilities we have in life and to our fellowmen and urged all to follow the pattern that Christ set for us to enter the kingdom of Heaven and obtain salvation. Bishop Loyal W. Hall of Logan spoke of the responsibilities of parents in rearing their children that the children reflects the teachings of their parents, praised the untiring devotions of Mrs. Muir and her children in caring for Mr. Muir during his long illness. Closing speaker was Counselor Claud A. Sorensen. The prelude and postlude was played by organist Ellen Ladle. Invocation was offered by Oliver Taylor and benediction by Charles Ladle. The grave in the Mendon cemetery was dedicated by James Gardner of Teton, Idaho. The following were pall bearers, William Longstroth, Alma Longstroth, William Pederson, Theo Larsen, Eddis Muir, Hugh Manning. ~The Herald Journal, June 29th, 1945, page 7.
Thomas Muir to be Buried in Mendon Today— Thomas Muir, aged 75 years and one of the early settlers of this valley died on Saturday, following an illness of a few months. Mr. Muir was perhaps one of the best known men in Logan. While he has made his home in Mendon most of the time he has resided in Cache Valley, where he was considered one of the most prosperous farmers of the west side, he has been living in this city during the past few years. Mr. Muir was born in Scotland, and in the land of his birth he joined the Mormon faith and for that cause he came to Utah in the year 1863. Besides being a farmer, he has also been a railroad contractor and at one time served the people of this county as a commissioner. Deceased is survived by his good wife and the following children: Thomas Muir, Jr., of Mendon; George Muir of Sugar City, Idaho; James Muir of Mendon; Mrs. Jeanette Gardner of Teton, Idaho; Mrs. Agnes Hendrickson of Ogden and Mrs. Phoebe Yonk of Logan. Funeral services will be held today in the Mendon ward at two o'clock. ~Logan Republican, June 19 1917.
Mendon, Utah— Gilbert Muir, 72 died this morning unexpectedly at a Logan hospital. He was born July 19th, 1898, in Mendon, son of Thomas Muir and Mary Longstroth Muir. He attended Cache schools and was an Elder in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward. Some years ago he served on the Mendon City Council. He married Rhoda Louise Ahrens, December 18th, 1926 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She died September 26th, 1950. He married Grace Nielsen, June 11th, 1954 in Roy. Mr. Muir was a farmer and a sportsman and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his widow, Mendon, children, Donald Gilbert Muir, Mrs. Eugene (Joyce) Whitsel, Garden Grove, California; Clark A. Muir, Panorama, California; Mrs. Jay (Louise) Anderson, Burley, Idaho; step-children, Mrs. Dorothy Gough and Jerald W. Hurst, both of Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Tamra Leonhardt, Kaysville, Utah; sixteen grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Miss Maggie Muir, Ralph Muir, Mrs. Hazel Copen, Byron Muir, Melvin Muir, all of Mendon and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Thornley, Salt Lake City. A brother and a sister have preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. ~The Herald Journal, September 9th, 1970, page 4.
Michael Murphy— An old and well known citizen of Cache county died yesterday at his home in Mendon. Mr. Murphy was a Canadian by birth and has, in his time been worth considerable property. Since coming to Utah he has devoted his attention to raising livestock. ~Logan Journal, April 11th, 1894.
Seeing the Need— of better horses, having only the small Indian ponies he with others bought a stable horse from a Mr. Murphy of Mendon who had just brought four stallions into the valley. Later he bought out the other share holders owning the stallion, Tom, a French horse, himself. This horse proved his worth and was the sire of many fine colts. True they were temperamental as a movie star but under proper care and training they did well in the work of the day, being not only good in the field but on the road. A note was made here by the writer. Just the other day a speaker from the U.S.A.C. in speaking of the stallions that had helped to raise the standard of our horses from the humble Indian pony referred to the stallion owned by my father as one that had helped in this great cause. ~James Lofthouse, Paradise, Utah.
Pocatello, Idaho— Grant Maughan Murray, 74 longtime resident of the Pocatello area, passed away Sunday morning, September 24th, 2006, at his home following an extended illness. He was born December 6th, 1931, in Wellsville, Utah, a son of Robert Bailey and Edith Poppleton Maughan Murray. When he was a young boy his family moved from Wellsville to Clifton, Idaho, and then to Preston, Idaho, where he attended schools and graduated from Preston High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 28th, 2006, at eleven a.m. at the L.D.S. Thirty-seventy Ward Chapel (Hwy. 91 North), with Bishop Eric D. Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, September 27, from six to eight p.m. at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 North Twelth Ave., and Thursday from ten to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Mendon, Utah Cemetery at 3:30 p.m., with military graveside rites provided by the American Legion. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel. ~Idaho State Journal, Pocatello, Idaho, September 26th, 2006.
Grant Maughan Murray— 74 longtime resident of Pocatello area passed away Sunday morning September 24th, 2006, at his home following an extended illness. He was born December 6th, 1931, in Wellsville, a son of Robert Bailey and Edith Poppleton Maughan Murray. When he was a young boy, his family moved from Wellsville to Clifton, Idaho and then to Preston, where he attended schools and graduated from Preston High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. On August 2nd, 1955, he married Zoey Dursteler in Preston. They later divorced. He married Joan Edwards on December 12th, 1980, in Pocatello. He worked for Idaho Power Company for over thirty-five years retiring as service supervisor. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served in various callings. He liked fishing, hunting and had all kinds of animals on his farm. He especially loved his horse. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Joan Murray of Pocatello; two sons, Kyle Murray of Pocatello, and Richard (Rhonda) Murray of Blackfoot, Idaho; three daughters, Christine (Kurt) Stadlbauer of Boise, Idaho, Cindy (Kelly) Jensen of Pocatello, and Sondra Murray of Meridian, Idaho; a step-son, Randy (Kris) Edwards of Pocatello, two step-daughters, Cyndi Hall of Boise, and Jeanette (Mark) Price of Pocatello; two brothers, Robert (Pauline) Murray of St. George, Utah, and George Murray of Preston; a sister Lorraine (Ray) Perkins of Roy, Utah; a special niece, Donna (Delrae) Talbot of Preston; twenty-two grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Arlene. Funeral services will be conducted at eleven a.m. Thursday, September 28th, at the L.D.S. Thirty-seventh Ward Chapel (Hwy 91 North) with Bishop Eric D. Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m. on Wednesday evening at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 North Twelfth Ave. and from ten to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. with military graveside rites provided by the American Legion. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel. ~The Herald Journal, Logan, Utah, September 26th, 2006.