Thursday, March 30, 2017

Barnett Elementary Leadership Day A Success

Salem Hills High School Principal Bart Peery (left) poses with a photograph with Payson High Vice Principal Jesse Sorenson (right) before taking part in leadership activities at Barnett Elementary School. They were among local leaders who took part in last week's first annual Leadership Day at the Payson school. See this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle for more on this and other stories in the community.



Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services


“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller



Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

Richard T. Sanford

Richard T. Sanford, 82, of Payson, passed away on March 25, 2017. Richard was born on June 5, 1934 in Payson, Utah to parents Mearl  J. Sanford and Gladys Marie Sanford.  He attended Payson  Schools through ninth grade then went to work before finishing high school.  However; he completed his GED  while in the military.  At the age of 15,Richard and his father started the first garbage collection company in Payson and later he worked at the mines in Eureka.

He joined the Army in 1956 attending the Ordinance Guided Missile School in Alabama, where he trained as a missile mechanic.   He was able to travel the world while in the Army.  He was stationed in Germany for some time but his duties took him all over Europe.
He began driving trucks in his early twenties and worked in the industry for 40 years.  In 1996 he retired from the Teamsters.  At that time he took off his watch and never put it back on!

Richard married the love of his life Esther Ella Martinez on January 1, 1963 in Wendover , Nevada. They were later sealed on November 17, 1984. Together they had 4 children; Tracy, Tony, Jobb, and Sarah.  He also had an older son, Curtis Wilcox.

His passions were his collection of old cars and numerous antiques. He liked to attend car shows to see other cars and show his own. He enjoyed learning about history and sought out good books to read. He didn’t like TV (Dum-Dum, as he called it!) but couldn’t turn down a good western.

Richard treasured family time, especially family trips. He loved spoiling his children and grandchildren and he especially loved babies. He loved his wife with all his heart and they enjoyed spending their retirement  traveling the states and wintering in Arizona.  Richard is survived by his children Curtis (Susan) Wilcox, Tracy Sanford, Jobb Sanford, and Sarah (Gregg) Beddoes, his 16 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.   He is also survived by 3 sisters, Merlene Daley, Sandra Camp, Nancy Greenaulgh.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, parents, son, granddaughter and sister.
The family would especially like to thank their hospice nurse, Tammy Poulson, and Richard's doctor, Gale Skousen, for their personal and attentive care.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 12 pm  at the Walker Funeral Home in Payson, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 6-8 pm  at the Walker Funeral Home in Payson. A visitation will also be held prior to service from 10:45-11:45 am . Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com


PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY: THE OLD PAYSON OPERA HOUSE



The Payson Opera House hosted the first play, “The Green Bushes” on June 22, 1883, writes L. Dee Stevenson, Payson Historical Society, in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle. The play was staged by local talent. It was said that the Opera House was the finest theater outside of Salt Lake City.

In 1915, the Payson Opera House presented one of the last productions to take place in the building.  At that time, W. King Driggs, was the head of the music department at Payson High School. He presented his original opera, “Hotozhoni” in the Opera House.

For more on this compelling page in Payson's history, pick up a copy of the March 29, 2017 print edition of The Payson Chronicle.


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Friday, March 24, 2017

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Utah County Commission Meetings Streaming Live



PROVO –Lights, Camera, Action! Utah County Commission weekly meetings are now available to view live online on the county YouTube channel.  While it’s not as dramatic as filming a movie, it is a step forward in the Commissions commitment to open government and to providing access to commission meetings.  Utah County Commission meetings are usually held each week on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

To access past meetings or to view a live meeting visit the Utah County website at www.co.utah.ut.us and under Agendas and Meetings go to Commission Meetings.  Click on the YouTube logo and you’ll be directed to past meetings or live streaming.

The county has been working on researching, purchasing and installing the system for the past year.  Commission Chair Bill Lee has been a strong advocate for more transparency in government and led the move to get the new system installed, His efforts along with strong support from Commissioners Graves and Ivie have resulted in the new system.

In use since the February 21 meeting, most of the bugs in the system have been worked out according to Lee.  Commenting on the new system and the opportunity of citizen to become more involved in county government, the commissioners expressed their hope that Utah County citizens would take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the decision-making process in the county and the vital role county government plays in every citizen’s life.




Thursday, March 23, 2017

PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY -- PAYSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: EARLY PAYSON LDS CHURCHES

Pictured above: The Nebo Stake Tabernacle on right, and the Original Tithing House and Nebo Stake Tithing House.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints organized the first branch of the church at Fort Peteetneet on December 20, 1850. This was two months after the first settlers arrived to establish the new settlement, writes L. Dee Stevenson of the Payson Historical Society. Apostle George A. Smith directed the organization of the new branch of the church in the new community. James Pace was appointed to preside over the Peteetneet Branch. Shortly afterward the name of Peteetneet was changed to Payson and the branch now became the Payson Ward.  Find the complete story in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.


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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Preserving PPP: Part Two

Dale Barnett, People Preserving Peteetneet (PPP) President, is pictured on the Peteetneet grounds in February 2017.  He and his wife, the late Gloria Barnett, traveled the world and brought home with them ideas to implement in the Payson museum's design.
The Peteetneet Museum & Cultural Arts Center brings to mind memories of schooldays for many Paysonites.  The historic building functioned as the Peteetneet School from 1901 until it was shuttered by Nebo School District in the late 1980s, then revitalized as an academy of art and culture by the People Preserving Peteetneet (PPP).  While thoughts of the Peteetneet as a schoolhouse loom large, what some may not realize is that style elements borrowed from galleries worldwide are tucked into the museum’s design.

Pick up a copy of the March 22, 2017 print edition of The Payson Chronicle for the complete story.


Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services


“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller



Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

Richard LaMar Wilson



Richard LaMar Wilson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, in his home of issues incident to age.  His lovely wife May and other family members were by his side at the time of his passing.   

LaMar was born on December 18, 1928, in Payson, Utah, to John Richard Wilson Jr. and Jennie May Mitchell Wilson.  He was the youngest of seven children.  He attended Payson High School, followed by undergraduate and graduate studies at Brigham Young University. LaMar served in the military during the Korean war and he was very proud of the accomplishments he made there.  He also served an LDS mission in South Africa.

Shortly after returning from his mission LaMar met the love of his life, May Ivey.  They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on October 1, 1958.  Together they had four children, Scott, Bart, Joan, and Ann.  

May was the center of LaMar’s life. They enjoyed doing many things together.  They particularly enjoyed working in the yard.  Virtually every day the weather permitted, they could be found planting flowers, mowing, trimming, and improving their yard.  LaMar enjoyed a variety of other interests such as raising exotic pheasants, raising basset hounds, hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles.  

LaMar was very proud of the fact that he was an educator.  He truly believed that education can open the doors to a better life.  He was a teacher for several years and was principal of the Payson Middle School for 22 years.  Many of his fondest memories were found within the walls of schools.  After retirement, LaMar went to work at Brigham Young University where he taught teacher preparation courses for 10 years.

LaMar will be deeply missed and is survived by his two sons Scott Wilson (Alice), and Bart Wilson (Jessica), and his two daughters, Joan Cox (Mark), and Ann Kendall (Craig).  LaMar has 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five siblings, and his granddaughters Chelsie Cox Baun (Joan) and Shaunesi Wilson (Scott).

A viewing will take place on Friday, March 24th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Walker Mortuary, 587 S 100 W, Payson, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, on Saturday, March 25th at the Payson Mountain View Stake Center located at 75 South 600 East, Payson. There will be a viewing prior to the service from 10:30am to 11:45am. Interment will be at the Payson Cemetery.

LaMar’s family wishes to thank all those who made a positive contribution to his life.  He was a person that made a difference in the lives of many, and he will be greatly missed.


Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Barnett Elementary Hosts First Annual Leadership Day


Local leaders and students break into groups before embarking on a speech-making tour on Barnett Elementary School's campus.

Leaders throughout the community took part in Barnett Elementary’s first annual Leadership Day this afternoon.  Celebrating “The Leader in Me,” students from the Payson school demonstrated their skills through presentations in song, dance, and speech at an event that proved to be as delightful as it was insightful.  Look for the complete story in next week’s print edition of The Payson Chronicle.


Barnett Bulldogs and friends make their way into the auditorium for a dance performance.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY: T. G. WIMMER HOME–PAYSON HOTEL



The old T. G. Wimmer home stands near the southwest corner of Old Fort Payson, Today, this is known as 144 West Utah Avenue, writes L. Dee Stevenson, Payson Historical Society, in this week's column.  The home was originally built in 1875. T. G. Wimmer hired Jesse M. Boyle to build an adobe house on the property. It was originally a private two story residence. It was later improved when siding was added and it appeared much as it does today.  Find the complete story, along with photos, in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.


Tuesday, March 14, 2017

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Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller



Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.


NORMAN KENT FUELLENBACH
Norman Kent Fuellenbach, 69, of Salmon, Idaho, died 13 March, 2017 in Salmon of an apparent heart attack while lap swimming.  Kent was born April 24, 1947 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah, the son of Norman Joseph and Marjorie (Powell) Fuellenbach. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 17, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. in the Salmon LDS Stake Center, on Daisy Street.  Condolences can be offered at viewings in the Stake Center Relief Society room Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to the services from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday. 

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Richfield City Cemetery of Richfield, Utah.

Donations may be made in Kent’s honor to the Boy Scouts of America. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Jones & Casey Funeral Home of Salmon, Idaho.  www.jonesandcaseyfh.com 


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Friday, March 10, 2017

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller



Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

Blaine David Wilkerson 
1979-2017

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must let everyone know that our father, husband, grandpa, son, brother and best friend has passed. On March 5, 2017 Blaine David Wilkerson’s journey on earth ended suddenly so he could be with his Heavenly Father. Blaine graduated from Payson High School in 1998 then served his country in the United States Army Reserve, graduating from Fort Benning, GA boot camp in September 1999. Blaine later married his high school sweetheart, Jamie Mittelman, after they both realized they were always meant to be together. Blaine was an avid hunter & fisherman, he loved riding his Harleys and dirt bike where he felt free.

In addition to leaving his loving wife; Jamie, Blaine also leaves behind 2 sons, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren; Kayden, 17 and Tytus, 12, Jeracho, 20, Tèa, 20, her husband Brandon Carrell and their children Traven, 3 and Brinley, 1.  Blaine is also survived by his mother and father; Steve and Lila Haws of Payson, his grandmother Gayle Reece of Payson, his sister Kara, her husband Adam, their 3 children and his brother, best friend and hunting buddy Dustin Haws, Dustin’s wife Melissa and their 3 children. 

Blaine was preceded in death by his Father David Wilkerson of Orem, his grandparents Max Blaine Reece, LaVar and Anne Wilkerson. Blaine also leaves behind many loving and caring uncles, aunts, and cousins. We will all miss Blaine, but will always remember how he lit up our lives.

On March 18th  2017 at 4 pm Jamie, Kayden, Tytus, Tèa, Jeracho, Lila, Steve, Dustin and Kara would like to invite all of Blaine’s family and friends to join us for dinner and a celebration of his life at the Payson City Center, 350 West Utah Avenue, Payson Utah. We honor Blaine and share some stories of the joy he brought to all of us. 

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that you donate to one of the listed charities in Blaine’s name to honor him and his time on earth. 
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation: https://firehousesubsfoundation.org/donate/
Shriners Hospitals For Children: http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/en/donate 
Addict II Athlete: http://addicttoathlete.org/


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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller



Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

Francis William "Bill" Shepherd

Francis William “Bill” Shepherd was born September 29, 1953 in Nephi, Utah to Francis William “Scott” and Mary Anderson Shepherd.  He died March 2, 2017 after many years of poor health.

Bill married JoAnna Underwood and was blessed with a son and two daughters.  He married Lori Broadhead and was blessed with another son.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.  He loved to play the guitar and sing.  He worked as a welder, mechanic and truck driver.

He is survived by his children, Scott (Leann) Shepherd, Billie Jo Shepherd-Randles, Beverly (Irby) Maris, Kort (Laura) Shepherd; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; 4 sisters and 2 brothers.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin, Utah.  Interment was in the Santaquin City Cemetery.




Monday, March 6, 2017

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller



Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

KYLIE MARSH
1991 - 2017 


Kylie Marsh, 24, passed away on February 27, 2017 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was born March 16, 1992 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Marjorie Beers Marsh and Cody Laine Marsh. Kylie was loved by so many friends but none more than her sister, Mickele, and two brothers, Collin and Landon.  

Kylie loved to work, and enjoyed working as a dental assistant for Dr. Arbuckle and Dr. Updyke in Millcreek and as a server at Texas Roadhouse in Bountiful and Cheeseburgers in Paradise in Honolulu. She was loved by her employers. Kylie was a talented softball player and loved the game; she played shortstop for Bountiful High.

Kylie was a passionately loyal sister and friend; she valued her relationships and cared for many. Along with co-workers, she devoted time each month to a homeless shelter in Honolulu and found joy in serving. She loved her Young Women friends and her Young Women leaders.   She enjoyed many activities at Young Women’s camp.  Wherever she went, she made people feel like family.  She was a bright light when she walked in the room, and was “pure energy”.

Kylie is survived by her parents, Cody (Brenda Bills) Marsh, and Marjorie Marsh; siblings: Mickele (Sam) Vergara, Collin, and Landon Marsh; stepsisters, Emily and Rachel Quijano; grandparents: Norman and Nina Beers, and Dennis and Virginia Marsh.

Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who have touched her life and played a part in making our sweet Kylie who she is.  We send our love and gratitude to all who followed her example, and contributed in any way during this difficult time.  Services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11a.m at the West Bountiful 2nd Ward, 840 North 800 West, West Bountiful, Utah.  A viewing will be held at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. Bountiful, Utah on Friday, March 10 from 6–8p.m. and from 9:30–10:30 at the church prior to services.  

Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com.



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