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R. Maurice "Meece" Brown
Robert Maurice ''Meece'' Brown, 78, passed away at his home in Grantsville, Utah December 22, 1990.
Meece was born June 5, 1912 in Grantsville to Jasper D. and Ada Matthews Brown. He married Jane Rydalch July 25, 1941 in Malad, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
He was a farmer and rancher all his life and cherished his memories of Brown's Ranch in Skull Valley. He was a charter member and past president of the Grantsville Lion's Club, member and past vice chairman of the Salt Lake District Taylor Grazing (BLM) Advisory Board, National Pony Express Re-enactment rider for 10 years, president, South Willow Irrigation Co., and FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer. He was a member of the LDS Church, and held the office of High Priest. He served as Young Men's president, in the Sunday School superintendency, and Elder's Quorum presidency.
Maurice is survived by his wife, Jane, Grantsville; and his children, George Corwin ''Cory'' Brown, Richard Maurice ''Tom'' and Suzanne Brown, Maureen and Roger Peterson, all of Grantsville; Janice Marriott, Salt Lake City; Jolynne and John Burr, Grantsville; 13 grandchildren, Cary, Colby, and Janan Burr; J. D. And Meagan Marriott; Andy, Ashley, Alex and Aaron Peterson; Melodi, Anthony, Tomothy, and Thomas Brown; one great-granddaughter, Morgan Burr. Also survived by a sister, Rachel Smith, Grantsville; and two brothers, Jack M. Brown, Weiser, Idaho; and J. Quentin Brown, Corvallis, Montana. Preceded in death by a sister, Beth Peterson, and a brother, J. Keith Brown.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, at 1 p.m. in the Grantsville 1st Ward Chapel, 415 West Apple and West Street. A viewing will be held at the Tate Mortuary in Tooele Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services.
Source: The Deseret News - December 24, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
Corinne Dunyon Dies Suddenly
Corinne Cosby Dunyon well known resident of Tooele for over three years died suddenly at her home on South Main Street on the morning of June 23. Mrs. Dunyon had been working in the yard of her home and was stricken with a heart attack.
She was born in Dixon, Webster County, Kentucky on Sept. 6, 1899, the daughter of Forrest G. and Elizabeth Baker Cosby. Until recently she had been employed by the Tooele Ordnance Depot and was well liked among her fellow employees for her wonderful personality.
She is survived by her husband, Albert F. Dunyon; her daughter, Joann Brooks Dunyon, both of Tooele; her mother, Mrs. Forrest G. Cosby of Palatine, Illinois and Mrs. Ralph B. MacHarg.
The body will leave Tooele at 11 a.m. Wednesday for Salt Lake City where it will intered at the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Source: Tooele County Chronicle - June 27, 1947
Submitted and transcribed by Sandra Davis
Wallace L. Higley
Wallace Lorenzo Higley, age 65, died August 12, 1990 in a Salt Lake hospital.
Born February 1, 1925 in Grantsville, to Stephen Lemuel and Maggie May Cartwright Higley. Married Lorna Peterson, June 12, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the Phillipines. Active member LDS Church. Served as member of bishopric, home teacher, active in all priesthood quorum assignments, temple worker in Jordan River Temple. Enjoyed square dancing. He was a farmer and a mechanic with the U.S. governement.
Survivors: wife, Grantsville; children, David C., Sandy; Mrs. Jeff (Carol) Lawson, San Jose, California; Mark Lee, Logan; Dale Edwards, Wendover; Lynn Charles, Grantsville; Annette Villa, Wendover; 24 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Grover, Milo, both of Grantsville; Carrie Jarvis, West Valley; Rena St. Clair, Salt Lake City; Lorna Miller, Midvale; Dorothy Egelund, Tooele; Ruth Crandall, Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by a brother, Clinton and a sister, Pearthenia Pollett.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 16, 1 p.m., Grantsville Sixth LDS Ward, 81 North Church St. Friends may call Tate Mortuary, Tooele, Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and at the church Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Interment: Grantsville City Cemetery.
Source: The Deseret News - August 15, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
James P. Howell
Lifelong Resident of Tooele Dies After Long Illness
James P. Howell, 76, died at his home at 180 South First East Monday at 2 p.m. following a lingering illness.
Mr. Howell was born in Tooele August 7, 1870, a son of James and Emily Powell Howell. He lived all of his life in Tooele.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Lottie Nelson Howell; nine daughters and one son, Mrs. Doris Wagstaff of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Erna Pederson of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Viola Tanner, Mrs. Lillian Connely, Mrs. Zella Snyder, Mrs. Leona Heitsman, Mrs. Florence Boles, Miss Mable Howell and Miss Betty Howell all of Tooele.
One son Emmett Howell, one brother Ed Howell of Tooele, a halfbrother, Roswell Howell of Salt Lake City and two half sisters, Mrs. Ethel Phillips of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Beulah Hart of Visalia, California; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Tooele First Ward Chapel under the direction of Bishop Carver W. Bryan. Burial was in the Tooele Cemetery.
Source: Tooele County Chronicle - June 27, 1947
Submitted and transcribed by Sandra Davis
Mary M. Johanson
Mary Matthews Johanson, age 73, died April 21, 1990 at her home in Grantsvlle.
Born December 3, 1916 in Grantsville to Parley Pratt and Mamie Clark Mathhews. Married Francis Clark Johanson September 2, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple. He passed away February 12, 1987. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in the Primary for many years. She also managed the Grantsville High School lunch room and worked for the U. S. Postal Service.
She is survived by three sons, Robert of Orem; Dale and David, both of Grantsville; and a daughter, Helen K. Boyer, also Grantsville; 12 grandchldren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence Matthews of Grantsville; two sisters, Camille Sagers of St. John; and Helen Willardson of Richfield. Was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Wayne Boyer; and four brothers, Blaine, Phares, Harold and George.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Clark Ward Chapel, 550 East Durfee St. in Grantsville, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial in the Grantsville Cemetery. Funeral directors, Tate Mortuary.
Source: The Deseret News - April 22, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
Mary J. Leatham
Mary Jane Clarke Leatham, 73, died October 25, 1990 in Tooele.
Born June 30, 1917 in Grantsville, Utah to Edward and Mary Lucy Despain Clarke. Married James B. Leatham October 5, 1935 in Grantsville; marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, November, 1959. He died January 25, 1983. She was a member of the DUP. She had been a Primary teacher and member of Relief Society. She served an extraction mission with her husband.
Survived by sons, James A., Ogden; Joseph L., Salt Lake City; daughter, Julia L. Sutton, Grantsville; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 29, at 12 noon, in the Grantsville 6th Ward, 81 Church Street. Friends may call at the church Monday, 11 until 12 noon. Interment, Grantsville City Cemetery.
Source: The Deseret News - October 27, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
Parley A. Peterson
Parley Albert Peterson, 73, died at his home August 19, 1990.
Born February 11, 1917 in Grantsville, Utah, to Lenus and Olivia Johnson Peterson. Married Beatrice Knowlden, February 22, 1942 in Tooele. Marriage solemnized in the Logan Temple in 1962. Served in the Army, in the Medical Corp., in World War II in Italy, France and Africa. A life-long resident of Grantsville. A lifetime member of the VFW. A rockhound and he loved farming.
Survived by wife, three sons, Gayle, South Jordan; George, Pataskala, Ohio; Noland, Sandy; daughter, Irene Morse, West Valley City; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Brent, Wesley and Joe and a sister, Vaunita Gollaher, all of Grantsville; preceded in death by a daughter, Joy and a brother, Arch.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 11 a.m. at the Grantsville West Stake Center, 115 East Cherry St., where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 prior to the funeral service. Burial: Grantsville City Cemetery.
Source: The Deseret News - August 21, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
Robert Maurice ''Meece'' Brown, 78, passed away at his home in Grantsville, Utah December 22, 1990.
Meece was born June 5, 1912 in Grantsville to Jasper D. and Ada Matthews Brown. He married Jane Rydalch July 25, 1941 in Malad, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
He was a farmer and rancher all his life and cherished his memories of Brown's Ranch in Skull Valley. He was a charter member and past president of the Grantsville Lion's Club, member and past vice chairman of the Salt Lake District Taylor Grazing (BLM) Advisory Board, National Pony Express Re-enactment rider for 10 years, president, South Willow Irrigation Co., and FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer. He was a member of the LDS Church, and held the office of High Priest. He served as Young Men's president, in the Sunday School superintendency, and Elder's Quorum presidency.
Maurice is survived by his wife, Jane, Grantsville; and his children, George Corwin ''Cory'' Brown, Richard Maurice ''Tom'' and Suzanne Brown, Maureen and Roger Peterson, all of Grantsville; Janice Marriott, Salt Lake City; Jolynne and John Burr, Grantsville; 13 grandchildren, Cary, Colby, and Janan Burr; J. D. And Meagan Marriott; Andy, Ashley, Alex and Aaron Peterson; Melodi, Anthony, Tomothy, and Thomas Brown; one great-granddaughter, Morgan Burr. Also survived by a sister, Rachel Smith, Grantsville; and two brothers, Jack M. Brown, Weiser, Idaho; and J. Quentin Brown, Corvallis, Montana. Preceded in death by a sister, Beth Peterson, and a brother, J. Keith Brown.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, at 1 p.m. in the Grantsville 1st Ward Chapel, 415 West Apple and West Street. A viewing will be held at the Tate Mortuary in Tooele Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services.
Source: The Deseret News - December 24, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
Corinne Dunyon Dies Suddenly
Corinne Cosby Dunyon well known resident of Tooele for over three years died suddenly at her home on South Main Street on the morning of June 23. Mrs. Dunyon had been working in the yard of her home and was stricken with a heart attack.
She was born in Dixon, Webster County, Kentucky on Sept. 6, 1899, the daughter of Forrest G. and Elizabeth Baker Cosby. Until recently she had been employed by the Tooele Ordnance Depot and was well liked among her fellow employees for her wonderful personality.
She is survived by her husband, Albert F. Dunyon; her daughter, Joann Brooks Dunyon, both of Tooele; her mother, Mrs. Forrest G. Cosby of Palatine, Illinois and Mrs. Ralph B. MacHarg.
The body will leave Tooele at 11 a.m. Wednesday for Salt Lake City where it will intered at the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Source: Tooele County Chronicle - June 27, 1947
Submitted and transcribed by Sandra Davis
Wallace L. Higley
Wallace Lorenzo Higley, age 65, died August 12, 1990 in a Salt Lake hospital.
Born February 1, 1925 in Grantsville, to Stephen Lemuel and Maggie May Cartwright Higley. Married Lorna Peterson, June 12, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the Phillipines. Active member LDS Church. Served as member of bishopric, home teacher, active in all priesthood quorum assignments, temple worker in Jordan River Temple. Enjoyed square dancing. He was a farmer and a mechanic with the U.S. governement.
Survivors: wife, Grantsville; children, David C., Sandy; Mrs. Jeff (Carol) Lawson, San Jose, California; Mark Lee, Logan; Dale Edwards, Wendover; Lynn Charles, Grantsville; Annette Villa, Wendover; 24 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Grover, Milo, both of Grantsville; Carrie Jarvis, West Valley; Rena St. Clair, Salt Lake City; Lorna Miller, Midvale; Dorothy Egelund, Tooele; Ruth Crandall, Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by a brother, Clinton and a sister, Pearthenia Pollett.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 16, 1 p.m., Grantsville Sixth LDS Ward, 81 North Church St. Friends may call Tate Mortuary, Tooele, Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and at the church Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Interment: Grantsville City Cemetery.
Source: The Deseret News - August 15, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
James P. Howell
Lifelong Resident of Tooele Dies After Long Illness
James P. Howell, 76, died at his home at 180 South First East Monday at 2 p.m. following a lingering illness.
Mr. Howell was born in Tooele August 7, 1870, a son of James and Emily Powell Howell. He lived all of his life in Tooele.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Lottie Nelson Howell; nine daughters and one son, Mrs. Doris Wagstaff of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Erna Pederson of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Viola Tanner, Mrs. Lillian Connely, Mrs. Zella Snyder, Mrs. Leona Heitsman, Mrs. Florence Boles, Miss Mable Howell and Miss Betty Howell all of Tooele.
One son Emmett Howell, one brother Ed Howell of Tooele, a halfbrother, Roswell Howell of Salt Lake City and two half sisters, Mrs. Ethel Phillips of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Beulah Hart of Visalia, California; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Tooele First Ward Chapel under the direction of Bishop Carver W. Bryan. Burial was in the Tooele Cemetery.
Source: Tooele County Chronicle - June 27, 1947
Submitted and transcribed by Sandra Davis
Mary M. Johanson
Mary Matthews Johanson, age 73, died April 21, 1990 at her home in Grantsvlle.
Born December 3, 1916 in Grantsville to Parley Pratt and Mamie Clark Mathhews. Married Francis Clark Johanson September 2, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple. He passed away February 12, 1987. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in the Primary for many years. She also managed the Grantsville High School lunch room and worked for the U. S. Postal Service.
She is survived by three sons, Robert of Orem; Dale and David, both of Grantsville; and a daughter, Helen K. Boyer, also Grantsville; 12 grandchldren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence Matthews of Grantsville; two sisters, Camille Sagers of St. John; and Helen Willardson of Richfield. Was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Wayne Boyer; and four brothers, Blaine, Phares, Harold and George.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Clark Ward Chapel, 550 East Durfee St. in Grantsville, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial in the Grantsville Cemetery. Funeral directors, Tate Mortuary.
Source: The Deseret News - April 22, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
Mary J. Leatham
Mary Jane Clarke Leatham, 73, died October 25, 1990 in Tooele.
Born June 30, 1917 in Grantsville, Utah to Edward and Mary Lucy Despain Clarke. Married James B. Leatham October 5, 1935 in Grantsville; marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, November, 1959. He died January 25, 1983. She was a member of the DUP. She had been a Primary teacher and member of Relief Society. She served an extraction mission with her husband.
Survived by sons, James A., Ogden; Joseph L., Salt Lake City; daughter, Julia L. Sutton, Grantsville; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 29, at 12 noon, in the Grantsville 6th Ward, 81 Church Street. Friends may call at the church Monday, 11 until 12 noon. Interment, Grantsville City Cemetery.
Source: The Deseret News - October 27, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
Parley A. Peterson
Parley Albert Peterson, 73, died at his home August 19, 1990.
Born February 11, 1917 in Grantsville, Utah, to Lenus and Olivia Johnson Peterson. Married Beatrice Knowlden, February 22, 1942 in Tooele. Marriage solemnized in the Logan Temple in 1962. Served in the Army, in the Medical Corp., in World War II in Italy, France and Africa. A life-long resident of Grantsville. A lifetime member of the VFW. A rockhound and he loved farming.
Survived by wife, three sons, Gayle, South Jordan; George, Pataskala, Ohio; Noland, Sandy; daughter, Irene Morse, West Valley City; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Brent, Wesley and Joe and a sister, Vaunita Gollaher, all of Grantsville; preceded in death by a daughter, Joy and a brother, Arch.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 11 a.m. at the Grantsville West Stake Center, 115 East Cherry St., where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 prior to the funeral service. Burial: Grantsville City Cemetery.
Source: The Deseret News - August 21, 1990
Submitted by Sandra Davis
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