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Mary Emma Ashdown
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: January 6, 1944
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Death Claims Mary W. Ashdown After Long Illness
Mrs. Mary Emma Walker Ashdown, 74, active worker in the LDS church in Cedar City, died at the family home Sunday, January 2, after having been bedfast for the past ten weeks suffering fro heart trouble. Mrs. Ashdown, whose health had not been good for several years, underwent a goiter operation at the Iron County hospital last July and steadily weakened until 10 weeks ago when she was confined to her bed until death released her Sunday.
Born in Cedar City on December 7, 1869, a daughter of Joseph and Emma Smith Walker, early converts to the LDS Church and pioneers of southern Utah, the deceased lived her entire life in this community where she was well known for her charity and beautiful needlework. She married Fred Ashdown in the St. George LDS temple on March 5, 1918. Always an active worker in the church, Mrs. Ashdown served for several years on the Sewing Committee of the Relief Society, and, with her husband, spent many years as a member of the Old Folks Committee, the Decorating Committee, and also helped to prepare the dead for burial before professional undertaking parlors were established here.
She is survived by her husband, two step-daughters, Mrs. Ellen Simkins and Mrs. Vina Walker, and one brother, Reuben Walker, all of Cedar City. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Cedar City LDS First Ward chapel with Bishop H. H. Lunt presiding. Speakers at the services included Samuel F. Leigh and Charles R. Hunter, with brief remarks by Bishop Lunt. Sentiments fro the First Ward Relief Society were also read by Mrs. Agnes Pryor. The opening prayer was offered by George W. Grimshaw, and benediction was pronounced by Will Macfarlane. The grave was dedicated by Herbert W. Webster.
Russel K. Clark
Died At Parowan, Iron co., Dec. 17, 1860, Russel K??burn, son of Daniel P. and Sarah M. Clark, aged 4 years years, 2 months and 9 days. [Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Feb. 3, 1861 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
Mell Corlett
Services For Mell Corlett
This afternoon at 2 o'clock funeral services for Mell Corlett will be held in the Second Ward Chapel. The deceased, who died in Salt Lake City last Wednesday, was reared in Cedar City, and lived here practically all her life, until three or four years ago when she went to Salt Lake to reside.
She has a host of friends in this city who are grieved at her passing and extend heartfelt sympathy to her mother, brother, and sister who are left to mourn her departure. Life-long friends of Mell will speak at the services and special musical numbers rendered by old-time friends. Bp. E. M. Corry of the Second Ward will conduct the services. [Iron County Record, Cedar City, Utah, January 26, 1930 - Submitted by Kathie Marynik, kkmarynik@hotmail.com]
Mary "Mell" Corlett
Services Held For Mell Corlett
Funeral services for Miss Mell Corlett, whose death occurred in Salt Lake City, January 22, were held in the Second Ward Chapel Saturday afternoon, Counselor Arthur L. Jones presiding. The opening song by the choir was "Nearer My God to Thee" followed by prayer being offered by Elder W. V. Walker. Services were continued by the choir singing "Sometime We'll Understand." The first speaker was Elder Samuel F. Leigh, who said that it was hard for him to speak at the services of a friend whom he had known all his life. Sister Mell had a kind and loving disposition, and among those friends with whom she worked in years past, in the post office, telephone, and the Old People's Home in Salt Lake County, each felt and said they had lot a precious friend. She won friends constantly by her pleasant greeting and smile. The speaker read a poem entitled "How Much Are You Worth," and said we often think of the lesson the Savior taught to his followers in teaching them to be of service and to have an ideal in life which would mean eternal life. As He stated "This Is My Life and My Glory, to bring about eternal life to my fellowmen." Myles Walker sang "Who Knows."
Elder Harry Lunt, also a life-long friend of the deceased spoke for a short time, saying in part, "The remarks of Bro. Leigh were appropriate on this occasion. We remember Sister Mell for her very dignified and pleasing disposition, and she has left a memory to those who know her as giving kindly service and encouragement. Mrs. Hazel Oranger sang, "My Loved One Rest." Bishop E. M. Corry in his remarks said he felt his place should be with the mourners. "When I look back upon the life of Sister Mell, and my acquaintance and friendship with her, I find it very pleasing and I am happy to have had her friendship. Recently when my wife and I were in Salt Lake City, we visited the Old Folk's Home where she worked, and was shown through the institution by her. The inmates greeted Sister Mell with a smile and were pleased to see her, and held her in much esteem. This speaks of her wonderful kindness to others. She has always been independent and has been a great source of comfort to her mother." Elder E. J. Palmer was the concluding speaker. He said he felt that the talks and singing had been very appropriate for the occasion. "We hear about the sting of death and I wonder who is stung the hardest in this case, the living or the dead. I had no knowledge of the illness of Sister Mell and her death came as a shock to me, and no doubt was a relief to her, as she had suffered much the past year or two. She has gone to her reward. God has so ordained life that all mankind die and He has also given us assurance that we shall live again. Jesus taught the immortality of man when he was upon the earth. We need not have doubts about the hereafter. We are all to be judged by the deeds done in our lives and it is up to us to so order our lives that we may have the privilege of enjoying these promises and blessings in store for us.
E. M. Corry sang the closing song entitled "I Have Read of a Beautiful City." Benediction was pronounced by Elder S. J. Foster. [Iron County Record, Cedar City, Utah, January 29, 1930 - Submitted by Kathie Marynik, kkmarynik@hotmail.com]
Mary Jane Corlett
MRS. MARY J. CORRY CORLETT - 87 - DIED SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 1936, CEDAR CITY
Mrs. Mary J. Corry Corlett, 87, pioneer resident of Cedar City and one of the first five children born in Salt Lake City, died at the home of her daughter at Cedar City Sunday of complications incident to age. A resident there since 1853, two years after Cedar City was founded, Mrs. Corlett was active in church and social affairs during most of her life. For three years following the inauguration of telegraph service into Cedar City in the early 1870's, she was a volunteer operator and later alternated with Mrs. Ellen Lunt, wife of Henry Lunt, who was in charge of the first company there. As Cedar City's official telegraph operator, Mrs. Corlett acted as secretary of the "Founding Committee" of the Branch Normal School, now the Branch Agricultural College there in 1897. The first buildings on the present college were constructed by local contributions and labor, and Mrs. Corlett dispersed the various commodities and donated to the workers and kept all accounts for the job. Her home was made the clearinghouse during this early pioneering for many years. Also, Mrs. Corlett was secretary of the ward relief society and served as a teacher until a few years ago when she became disabled.
She was born in Salt Lake City April 29, 1848, the seventh child of Margaret and George Corry. In 1850 she moved with her family to Provo where they lived until 1853 when the family moved to Cedar City. At the time of her death, she was the lone survivor of the family of 12 born to Mr. and Mrs. Corry. On March 7, 1872, she married James Corlett at Cedar City. Mr. Corlett died in December 1901. She was the mother of six children, two of whom survived, Mrs. J. A. Kopp, Cedar City; and Thomas Corlett, Tonopah, Nevada. Funeral services are incomplete pending arrival of her son but will be held there, with internment into Cedar City Cemetery. [Salt Lake Tribune, January 28, 1936 - Submitted by Kathie Marynik, kkmarynik@hotmail.com]
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Walker (nee Simkins) Fife
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: March 1929
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
ANOTHER GOOD WOMAN PASSES
Yesterday morning at about 8:30 the people of this city, and many people of the cities and towns throughout this section of the state, were shocked to learn that "Aunt Lizzie Fife" had suddenly passed away. It will be remembered that she was operated on for removal of gall stones about two weeks ago, and that reports were frequently sent out that she was convalescing splendidly. In fact, she was so far on the road to entire recovery that Dr. Macfarlane, her attending physician, intended to release her from the hospital today. Yesterday morning, just after the nurse had taken her breakfast to her and had just stepped from the room, she heard a peculiar noise and immediately reentered the room, to find Mrs. Fife breathing her last. Dr. Macfarlane tells us that the patient was stricken with hemorrhage of the brain, which caused almost instant death. Mrs. Fife was feeling exceptionally well at the time the nurse entered her room and greeted her with a cheery good morning. It was not more than a minute or two before she was lifeless.
Mrs. Lizzie Fife was a woman known to practically everyone in this city and to hundreds in other towns of the county, as well as Washington and Garfield counties. She was a very devout woman, wholehearted, and always was a woman who cheered those who were in sickness or trouble, and never once was she found refusing to assist any person in need. It was a constant thing with her to give her encouragement and help in homes that were visited with sickness and death, and scores are the people who have been benefited by her liberal and generous ministrations. "Aunt Lizzie," as she was fondly known by hundreds of friends, will be sadly missed in our community.
Betty Marsden (nee Walker) Jones
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: June 21, 1934
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Respected Pioneer Woman Passes On
Mrs. Betty M. Jones, 76, wife of John Lee Jones of Enoch, died at her home Monday after being confined to her bed for the past eleven weeks suffering from Bright's disease. She had been in poor health for the past two years. The deceased, prominent pioneer and church worker of this section, was born in Cedar on March 15, 1858, living here until her marriage to John Lee Jones fifty-seven years ago, since which time she has lived at Enoch. Funeral services were held at Enoch Wednesday afternoon, and burial was made in the Cedar cemetery.
She is survived by her husband; five daughters, Mrs. Rosetta Hedges, Mrs. Emily Biederman, Mrs. Ida Davport, and Mrs. Blanche Houchen, Cedar; Mrs. Grace Smith, Enoch; three sons, Reuben W. Jones, Milford; George W. Jones, Cedar; Willard W. Jones, Enoch; two sisters, Mary Walker Ashdown, Cedar; and Esther W. Lee, Panguitch; one brother, Reuben Walker, Cedar, and twenty-five grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted by Bp. Frank Armstrong of the Enoch Ward. Speakers, who told of the life and fine character of the deceased, paying particular tribute to her as a friend in need and always willing and anxious to help a friend particularly during sickness, were Hyrum Jones and Lorenzo Matheson of Enoch, Bp. W. K. Granger of the Cedar Third Ward, President Wm. R. Palmer, and Bp. Armstrong. Musical numbers were furnished by the Cedar First Ward quartet, composed of Mrs. F. B. Wood, Miss LaPrele Barnson, Ray Cosslett, and Miles Walker, accompanied by Mrs. Homer Jones. The quartet sang three numbers, "Oh My Father," "Flower Land," and "Lead Me Gently Home." A vocal solo, "When You and I Were Young, Maggie" was rendered by Mrs. Mary Dalley of Summit, youngest sister of John Lee Jones, and Miles Walker sang "I'm a Pilgrim." Sentiments from Mrs. Agnes Pryor, Mrs. Pearl Halterman, and Mrs. Susie Hulet were read by Mrs. Pryor. Opening prayer was by D. Wilson Woodard, benediction by Sylvester C. Jones of Enterprise, and the grave was dedicated by Charles Jones.
Rachel Jones
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: Friday, December 14, 1906
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
DEATH OF USEFUL WOMAN - Mrs. John L. Jones Quits This Life, Leaving Large Posterity
In the death of Mrs. John L. Jones, who died at the home of her son, Samuel B. Jones in this city last Sunday, Cedar City and Iron County loses a useful woman, and one who held the respect of all her acquaintances. Death was the result of chronic catarrh of the stomach, from which the deceased had been a sufferer for years, but she was only severely ill for four or five days. The end came suddenly and unexpectedly.
Funeral services were held from the Cedar tabernacle Tuesday afternoon, a large number of friends and relatives being present to show their last respect. The speaker [illegible section] and Bishop Lunt. All spoke in the highest terms of the departed sister. Mrs. Walker had been especially well acquainted with the deceased, living close neighbor to her for a number of years, and bore eloquent testimony to her chastity and sterling qualities of character. Professor Cosslett and the choir were in attendance and furnished sympathetic music. President U. T. Jones dedicated the grave.
Deceased was the daughter of James and Jane Kirkbride Simkins and was born in Newton, Lee Willows, England, Nov. 3, 1845. While still a babe, she immigrated with her parents to America, their first stopping place being St. Louis. When a small girl, they came on to Utah and when the call was made to settle Iron County, they were among the first to respond. James Simkins, being an iron worker of experience, was called here to assist in manufacturing iron from the deposits of this county.
At the age of fifteen years, Miss Simkins became the wife of John L. Jones. For eight or ten years they made their home in Cedar, when they moved to Enoch and have resided there ever since. She became the mother of 14 living children, nine of whom survive her. She also leaves posterity of 43 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
In ecclesiastical affairs, Sister Jones was always active. For a number of years, she was president of the Primary association at Enoch and a prominent worker in the Relief Society. She was a kind mother, a dutiful wife, and a faithful church member.
Margaret (nee Corlett) Simkins Kopp
Heart Attack Fatal to Well Known Cedar Matron
Mrs. Margaret Corlett Kopp, 64, died suddenly Wednesday morning from a heart attack, her sudden death coming as a severe shock to her many friends in Cedar City and southern Utah.
Mrs. Kopp awakened early Wednesday morning and complained of a pain in her stomach. However, after arising and moving about the house she reported feeling better. About an hour later her husband, Joseph A. Kopp, found her dead in her chair, the lady apparently having passed away peacefully and without suffering.
Margaret (Maggie, as she was familiarly known) was born on April 25, 1874 in Hamilton's Fort, a daughter of James C. and Mary Corry Corlett, early pioneers of southern Utah. Her mother was among the first white children born in Utah, and was an active pioneer leader in southern Utah. She was the first telegraph operator in Cedar City, and also handled all secretarial work in connection with Cedar City's project of providing the first building for the Branch Agricultural College.
The deceased came to Cedar City with her parents when she was a child and spent her youth here. In 1895 she was married to Simeon Simkins at Cedar City. Mr. Simkins died in 1902 and his widow married Joseph A. Kopp on June 3, 1906 in Beaver. They made their home in Milford until 1910, moving to Los Angeles in that year. In 1913 they came to Cedar City and Mr. Kopp established his garage business, and have resided here since, both of them taking an active part in civic and church affairs, Mrs. Kopp taking a particularly active part in Relief Society affairs.
Surviving besides her husband are six children, Mrs. Catherine Crosley, Hollywood, California; James Corlett Simkins, San Diego, California; Mrs. Nola Reed, Salt Lake City; Frank Kopp, Los Angeles; Marie and Mae Kopp, Salt Lake City. Also surviving are five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Thomas Corlett, Sacramento, California.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the First Ward church. [Iron County Record, Cedar City, Utah, April 28, 1938 - Submitted by Kathie Marynik, kkmarynik@hotmail.com]
Sarah Jane (nee Walker) Melling
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: December 11, 1929
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Respected Cedar Lady Dies
The people of Cedar were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Mrs. Sarah Melling, who died at the hospital early Monday morning. She was taken ill on Wednesday, December 4, with an attack of pneumonia and was taken to the hospital where she received every possible medical attention, but due to a diabetic condition, she was unable to resist the inroads of the disease. However, her death was not entirely due to pneumonia as the congestion of her lungs was not so bad as to cause death. She has been a sufferer from diabetes for several years and had lived beyond the record of the particular type of diabetes with which she was attacked.
Mrs. Melling was of a pioneer family and during her life worked and endured all the hardships entailed in the early settlement of his city. She was the mother of six children, all of whom survive her and mourn the passing of one who always set a splendid example of honesty and integrity. Funeral services will be held in the Tabernacle Friday afternoon commencing at 2 o'clock.
Margaret Alice Parry
SISTER PARRY LAID AT REST
Funeral services were held Wednesday over the remains of Sister Maggie Parry, beloved wife of Mr. Edward Parry of this city. The departed has been a patient sufferer for many months, and death comes as a happy release to her. The funeral was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends, and the speakers referred to the many excellent characteristics of the departed, who was of a kind, loving disposition, and was universally respected and admired by all who knew her.
Margaret Alice Corlett Parry was born in Salford, Manchester, England, in 1844. She came with her mother and two brothers and a sister in the sailing vessel, "Ellen Maria," to New Orleans in the spring of 1851, making a short stay in St. Louis, afterward crossing the plains in John Brown's company and arriving in Salt Lake City in September of the same year. There they remained until the spring of 1852. Her father died before she was born. She was baptized and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at an early age and was a faithful and devoted adherent to the principles of the church until her demise.
Deceased was of a loving and affectionate disposition, very devoted to her family and friends and always had a kind word and friendly feeling for all she came in contact with. She was a faithful and diligent worker in the Primary Association for 12 or 15 years, and was a teacher in the Relief Society until a few years before her death, and was much beloved by her associates and fellow-laborers, who feel that she is richly deserving of the reward in store for her.
She was married to Edward Parry June 22, 1867, and is the mother of seven children, three of whom have preceded her to the great beyond. She is survived by her husband and four children, who are: Evelyn C. and James Parry, Mrs. L. A. Thorley and Mrs. Roy Urie. She also has fourteen grandchildren.
She died November 6, 1916, and was interred November 8 in the Cedar City cemetery. [Iron County Record, Cedar City, Utah, Friday, November 17, 1916 - Submitted by Kathie Marynik, kkmarynik@hotmail.com]
Robert Royal Reid, Sr.
NEWSPAPER: unknown
DATE: January 1951
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Robert Royal Reid, 63, 768 E. 9th South, died of a heart ailment Saturday at 10:45 AM at his home. He was an electrical contractor until his retirement due to poor health several years ago.
He was born at Manti, Sept. 4, 1887, a son of W. K. and Jane Leatham Reid. He had lived in Salt Lake City since he was 16. He married Nola Simpkins at Cedar City on Dec. 20, 1916. Mr. Reid formerly was a member of the Elks Lodge. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving are his widow, two sons and two daughters: William Keith Reid, Twin Falls, ID; Robert R. Reid, Jr., Ogden; Mrs. Max Kendall, Salt Lake City; and Mrs. John Doherty, Carson City, NV; seven grandchildren, a brother and give sisters: Don L. Reid, Mrs. Arthur W. Duste, Mrs. Athol Rawling, and Mrs. Vada R. Schouier, all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Hayes Clark, Manti; and Mrs. Phyllis Kirtz, Washington DC.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 PM at 574 E. 1st South. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Friends may call at place of services Monday evening and Tuesday prior to services. The family requests no flowers. Those wishing may donate to the polio fund.
Mary Snedon Runter
Died At Cedar City, Iron co. U. T., Jan 27th 1861, Mary Snedon, wife of William Runter, aged 70 years ?months and 27days -Mil. Star please copy. [Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Feb. 3, 1861 - Transcribed by Candi H.]
James Simkins
NEWSPAPER: Deseret News, Salt Lake City
DATE: November 20, 1897
James Simkins, who departed this life last Thursday evening, was born in Staffordshire, England, July 27, 1823. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 19 years, in his native land, was married later to Jane Kirkbride, and in 1848 emigrated to the United States; was retained in St. Louis about four years as presiding Elder over the Fifth ward. Here his wife and two children died, and he married Mary Ann Gillis. In 1852 he moved on to Salt Lake where he arrived on the second day of September of the same year. Here he was called to assist in the establishment of the Jordan Woolen Mills, Salt Lake County. Shortly after he was called to Provo and assisted in the construction of the woolen mill at that place. There his second wife died and soon after, in company with George A. Smith, he moved to Iron County. Upon his arrival here he was married to Mary Walker and was soon busied once more on a woolen mill project. Upon his own responsibility he established the first woolen mills in southern Utah, which proved a financial failure and lost him what little fortune he had succeeded in accumulating. He played a prominent part in the establishment of the old iron works and with his own hands manufactured a threshing machine which did good service all through southern Utah for a number of years. Not daunted by the failure of his woolen mills and loss of his property, he was busy and cheerful to the last.
He leaves seven children to mourn his departure, his last wife preceding him some three years to the great beyond. During his life time, the deceased passed through many severe trials and was several times brought face to face with the grim monster death. He was crossing the Provo river in company with Chas. Waters upon the back of the same horse when that unfortunate was drowned, notwithstanding the fact that Waters was a good swimmer, and he was totally unacquainted with the water.
To the very last, he remained a staunch supporter to the religious cause he had espoused, and his departure is lamented by hosts of fervent friends.
Simeon Walker Simkins
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record
DATE: July 24, 1903
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
A Sad Announcement
The saddest announcement we have to make this week is the death of Simeon Simkins of this place, who crossed the dark river Tuesday, at 5 AM after one of the hardest struggles a life ever witnessed. The deceased was a young man and apparently had everything to live for -- a loving wife, three small children, and a host of friends and relatives. Not once during the many weeks' illness did he give up, always stoutly asserted that he would get well. He felt the responsibility of his family obligations and remained game to the end. The funeral services were held at the tabernacle yesterday, commencement 10 AM; Dr. Middleton, ex-Bishop Corry, and Bishop Lunt were the speakers. All extended sincere condolences to the bereaved ones.
Dr. Middleton attended the [illegible] all during his long and [illegible] illness and did all that could be done for him. His ailment, as near as it could be diagnosed, was an ulcer in the lungs, which would occasionally [illegible]. At times he would appear to rally and the family would be encouraged. Then he would have a relapse, until at length his vitality was exhausted.
Some feeling friends started a conscription list to aid the afflicted family and a nice little sum was raised.
William Walker Simkins
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: April 21, 1949
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Funeral Services Held for William Simkins
Funeral services were conducted in the Cedar First ward chapel Wednesday afternoon for William Simkins, 78, well known Cedar City farmer and livestock man, who died Sunday evening of a heart ailment and causes incident to age. He had been seriously ill for only a short time before his death came.
Mr. Simkins was born in Adamsville, Utah, August 13, 1870, a son of James and Mary Walker Simkins, but moved to Cedar City with his family when he was about 10 years of age and had resided here since. In November, 1892, he married Maria Bulloch of Cedar. She died February 16, 1942. For many years, Mr. and Mrs. Simkins served on the "Old Folks" committee of the Cedar City wards.
Survivors include one son, Vergene Simkins, and one daughter, Mrs. Orson Haight, both of Cedar City; sixteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Cedar City cemetery under the direction of the Southern Utah Mortuary. The funeral services were conducted by Bishop James Heywood of the Cedar Fifth ward. Speakers were Alex H. Rollo, Mrs. Margaret Urie, Randall W. Lunt, and Mrs. Ida Bulloch of Delta. Invocation was by Samuel F. Leigh, benediction by Frank B. Wood, and the dedicatory prayer by Samuel Fife. Organ music for the services was by Bernella Jones, and the musical program included two numbers, "Through Deepening Trials" and "I Need Thee Every Hour," by a mixed quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. DeMoin Jones, Mrs. Goldie Iverson, and William Condie, with Mrs. Cora Condie as accompanist, a violin solo by Roy L. Halversen, and vocal solo by Myles Walker. Mr. Halversen and Mr. Walker were accompanied by Mrs. Bernelia Jones.
George Dent Walker
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: February 24, 1928
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Geo. Walker Dies Suddenly
The people of Cedar City were shocked to hear of the sudden death of George Walker Saturday evening at nine o'clock. Two weeks ago he strained the muscles of his heart and ruptured the arteries. He was taken to the hospital for a few days and was getting along so well he was removed to the Melling home where he was cared for by his niece, and while getting ready to retire Saturday night, he bent over to unlace his shoes and suddenly expired. His niece, Mrs. Lamoreaux, had just returned home from her trip to California and had spent two hours visiting and talking with Mr. Walker about the trip, and had just departed for her home when the end came.
George Walker was born Dec. 26, 1859, in what is known as the Old Fort, this county. He moved with his parents to Cedar City when he was 5 years of age. His father died when he was comparatively a young man, and he was the main support of a family of eight children and his mother, to whom he was very devoted.
Janet (nee Corry) Walker
BELOVED WOMAN GOES TO HER REWARD
The Record regrets to announce that Mrs. William Walker, whose serious illness was announced some weeks since, died at her home in this city Christmas day at 12 o'clock, at the age of 75 years. She had been ill for more than two months, her affliction being chiefly due to the effects of advanced age, and for several days loved ones had been keeping a vigilant watch, fearing the worst. Mrs. Walker was one of those sweet, Christian souls, whose very presence made others better, and none knew her but to love her. Quiet and unassuming in her manner, she went quietly about doing good at every opportunity, and many there are who will remember her kindly ministrations. In addition to her aged husband, Mrs. Walker leaves three sisters and three brothers, and eight children, as follows: former bishop Wm. V. Walker, George Frank, Edwin, Ernest, Joshua, and one daughter, Mrs. Nettie Macfarland, all of whom are residents of Cedar City. [Iron County Record, Cedar City, Utah, December 1912, Submitted by Kathie Marynik, kkmarynik@hotmail.com]
Joseph Henry Walker
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: May 1, 1925
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
JOS. WALKER PASSES ON
Following an operation at the county hospital performed about two weeks ago, Joseph Walker passed away Wednesday night. The deceased was 45 years old and has been a sufferer for over a year, having undergone three operations for correction of the trouble but it seems that his vitality has been brought so low by the inroads of the disease that he was unable to withstand the shock of the last operation. Funeral services will be held in the tabernacle this afternoon. The deceased was unmarried. He leaves several brothers and sisters to mourn his departure.
Reuben Herbert Walker
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: August 9, 1956
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Reuben Herbert Walker Rendered Last Rites
Funeral services were conducted in the First Ward chapel Tuesday afternoon for Reuben Herbert Walker, 80, long time resident of Cedar City, who died Friday, Aug. 10 at Montebello, Calif. Mr. Walker was born in Cedar City on Dec. 20, 1875, a son of Joseph and Emma Smith Walker and had spent most of his life here. He has engaged in farming and livestock raising all of his life and was a prominent and popular member of the community throughout his year and will be remembered by many for his congeniality. He had spent the past few years living in California.
On May 7, 1902 he married Lena Ash, who died Feb. 7, 1920. On June 7, 1922 he married Catherine Williams, who survives him. Also surviving him are six sons and one daughter -- Jack, Dee, and Herbert Walker, all of Cedar City; Miles Walker and Mrs. Edna Williams, Los Angeles, Calif.; Blaine Walker, Nephi, and Keith Walker, Henderson, Nev. Also surviving are a stepson and stepdaughter, Earl Bloomgren, Atascadero, Calif., and Norma Walker, Los Angeles, 19 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Speakers at the funeral services were Lehi M. Jones, Samuel F. Leigh, and Bishop Parson U. Webster. Family prayer was by Owen Matheson, invocation by Fernleigh Gardner, benediction by Millard Halterman, and dedication of the grave by Grant B. Hunter. The musical program included a vocal duet, "The Lord Is My Shepherd" by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood, accompanied by Bernella Jones; a vocal solo, "Whispering Hope" by L. F. Luke, accompanied by Bernella Jones and Miriam Luke; and a vocal solo, "Lay My Head Beneath a Rose" by Ray Cosslett, accompanied by Belle Jones.
Thomas Walker
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: February 1914
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
ONE BY ONE THE LEAVES ARE FALLING - Inevitable Overtakes Two More of Cedar City's Early Settlers
In the death of Thomas Walker, who departed this life on Friday, January the 29th, and of Mary Ann Unthank, who was called Sunday, February 1st, Cedar City loses two of its familiar landmarks. Both were well known and respected citizens, and have earned a peaceful rest.
THOMAS WALKER
Thomas Walker was one of the first pioneers of Cedar City, coming here in the year 1851 with his parents, Joseph and Betty Smith Walker. He endured many hardships incident to the settlement of a new country and took an active part in the trouble with the Indians in the years 1860-62. From an early age he showed himself to be possessed of those qualities which go to make up the hardy pioneers of our great West. He was ever courageous and ready to respond to the call of duty. He was born at Low Moor, Yorkshire, England, on Christmas day 1838. He with his parents emigrated to this country in the year 1849 and was one of the company that crossed the plains with ox teams that same year. He spent a little less than two years in the northern part of the state and answered the call to settle Iron County and assist in the erection of the iron works that were contemplated at that time. He was married in the year 1862 to Charlotte Chatterley, who with eight children, six sons and three daughters, is left to mourn his loss. He early embraced the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained staunch to his faith to the end. Funeral services were held in the tabernacle on Sunday at 3:00 PM when a large gathering of his old friends and relatives met to pay their last sad respects to an honorable life well spent. The speakers were Bro. John Parry, Bp. Henry Lunt, Bp. W. H. Corry, Bro. Henry Leigh, and Bp. Foster. Appropriate music was rendered by the choir.
William Walker
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: Friday, March 21, 1919
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
WILLIAM WALKER --- Yesterday afternoon at 4 PM at his home in this city, death relieved William Walker, a pioneer and respected citizen of this place from a long and trying bed of suffering from cancer, which attached him some three years ago. William Walker was a conspicuous figure in this locality for many years during the early settlement and development of this part of Utah.
Born in Sheffield, England, on Feb. 22, 1836, he immigrated to America in his early teens, crossing the ocean in the ship Zetland, and landing in St. Louis. With his parents, he made his way to the Salt Lake Valley and was a member of the first pioneer company to this county, settling first at Parowan and then accompanying the first company of pioneers to this valley, where he has since resided. As a young man, he was noted for his athletic attainments, being a foot racer, jumper, and bronco rider. He made a number of trips into Southern California over the old Mormon Trail to San Diego, while Los Angeles was still little more than a village, for supplies, and was one of the first residents of this place to own and drive horse teams. He was also the first man in Cedar City to own and operate a mowing machine here.
He was married to Janet Corry on Christmas Day, 1862, and nine children were the issue of the union, seven sons and two daughters. Mrs. Walker died on the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding, or their golden wedding anniversary. The children are: Wm. V. Walker, George H. Walker, and Joshua Walker of this place; James and Ernest Walker of Nevada; Mrs. Will Macfarlane of this place; and Edwin Walker and Mrs. Peter B. Fife who have preceded their father to the other world. William Walker was one of the sturdy old veterans who took a live part in the subduing of this once forbidding spot, and helped to make it a desirable place to live. He was a home man, and never took much stock in politics or religious activities, though he was a sincere and consistent member of the Latter-day Saint church. During his last illness, by reason of the nature of his disease, he has been a great sufferer but has been wonderfully patient and resigned through it all. According to present plans, the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. His two sons are expected from Nevada and his grandson, Ernest Fife, from Garfield County. Interment will be made in the local cemetery.
William Jacob Walker
NEWSPAPER: Iron County Record, Cedar City
DATE: March 19, 1930
Submitted by Kathie Marynik
Services For Wm. J. Walker
Yesterday afternoon funeral services were held for Wm. J. Walker, who died Sunday from heart disease. The opening song of the services as announced by Bp. F. B. Wood was "Beautiful Zion Above" rendered by E. M. Corry, Violet Urie, Eliza Parry, and Wm. Macfarlane, accompanied by Ivy Webster. Prayer was offered by Counselor Chas. R. Hunter and was followed by the quartet singing "In That Beautiful Land." The first speaker was Elder Herbert Webster who said that he had known Bro. Walker all his life, and he had been a close friend. The parents of the deceased were pioneers to this country who helped to build up this community. They came from England for the gospel's sake and were faithful throughout their entire lives. Wm. was one of the youngest members of the family, and he was a firm believer in the gospel; his one great ambition was to have his children educated both in the schools and in the church.
Elder H. H. Lunt spoke for a short time and said that this was the third time in two years that the people had met to pay last respects to the same family -- Geo. D. Walker, Mrs. Sarah Walker Melling, and now William. "I have always had a warm friendship for the Walker family. They all have a very fond affection for each other."
Wm. Walker was born in 1872 and married Miss Sarah Reese who died in 1919. He has done his best in raising his family since the death of his good wife. He received much help in his efforts from his sisters and brothers who have constantly been ready and willing to help and have done much in making life more pleasant for William and his children.
Blanche Houchen and Grace Smith sang "Our Beautiful Homeland." The concluding speaker was Samuel F. Leigh who said after listening to the good counsel and inspiring singing, he should be in tune with the spirit of the occasion. "The scripture tells us we should live together in love and then we can mourn with those who mourn, and in Cedar we do have this love in our hearts for our fellow men, as is always manifesting on occasions of this kind. Bro. William was not a public man, but he was very anxious that his boys get a good education. His health was never the very best, and I am reminded of an instance in his life. It was after a funeral where I had talked. I felt my speech had failed. Wm. came up to me after the funeral and said 'Bud, I enjoyed your talk; thanks for the advice.' Sometimes we need these encouraging sentiments to help us on our way in life. Anything we can do to put joy or sunshine in the life of another, it is a service we owe to each other; that is love." Bp. Wood, in bringing the services to a close, said that Bro. Walker left behind him two very fine boys, Ned and Scott. Ned had been with his father for a long time during his illness and gave him every loving attention, while Scott had been out working to help keep the home. Both have shown great love and devotion to their father. The closing song entitled "Sometime, Somewhere" was sung by Kenneth Macfarlane and Ray Cosslett. Benediction was pronounced by Elder Wm. V. Walker.
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