The First Snowfall

 

The snow had begun in the gloaming,

And busily all the night

Had been heaping field and highway

With a silence deep and white.

Every pine and fir and hemlock

Wore ermine too dear for an earl,

And the poorest twig on the elm-tree

Was ridged inch deep with pearl.

From sheds new-roofed with Carrara

Came Chanticleer's muffled crow,

The stiff rails were softened to swan's-down,

And still fluttered down the snow.

The First Snowfall (excerpt)

James Russell Lowell

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Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

~ Helen Keller 

Teddi Ross

Teddi Josephine Robertson Ross, age 79, died peacefully surrounded by her family, December 6, 2021, at her home in Payson, Utah. She  was born November 3, 1942, in Payson, Utah, to Ted and Nellie Robertson. She graduated, in 1961, from Payson High School.

On September 14, 1962, Teddi married Roger Ross; she was happily married for 59 years.

Teddi  worked for Nebo School District for 23 years as a lunch lady and  custodian. She also worked at Mountain View Hospital as a Dietitian.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,  she served as a Counselor in the Primary Presidency and Branch Relief Society Presidency. She also served as a Cub Scout Leader. She held many callings and enjoyed serving others.

Teddi loved camping and boating with her family. She loved sewing, needle point, crocheting, making quilts and baby blankets.  She enjoyed teaching dance lessons and did so for 10 years. She also enjoyed coaching her daughter’s softball team for many years. In her later years, Teddi’s happy place was going for rides in the car with her husband.  She loved going on long rides with family to see the scenery and especially wildlife.

Teddi was the most kind, loving, generous, caring, selfless wife, mom, and grandmother that anyone could ask for. She loved all her children unconditionally.  She had a contagious laugh, and she was filled with charisma and spunk.  She was passionate and had a love for life. She had a heart as pure as gold.

Teddi is survived by her husband, Roger L. Ross; children: Rodney (Lisa) of Toquerville, Utah; Gavin (Angela) of Genola, Utah; Eric (Desiree) of Payson, Utah; Blake (Sara ) of Salem, Utah; Cara (Anthony Person) of West Valley City, Utah; and grandchildren: Eric, Jordan, Spencer, McKenzie, Jacob (& Sadie), Aaron (& Erin), Brooklyn, Aspen, Bryton, Rylee, Kael, Maddy, and Tavian; as well as great grandchildren: Paisley, Sophia, Canyon, Remi, Oliver, and Kenan. Teddi was preceded in death by her mother and  father; and her daughter, Trease Daniell Ross.

The family would like to thank Suncrest Hospice for their outstanding care, love, and support during our family’s time of need. Thank you, Danica Harmon and Charlene Brailsford, for all your hard work. We are forever grateful for both of you.

A graveside service for Teddi will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah 84651

 

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

~ Helen Keller 

Janice Spencer Wood

February 2, 1937 – December 1, 2021

Janice Spencer Wood, age 84, passed away on December 1, 2021, at her home which she loved. 

Janice was born to Glen Milton and Ilene Spencer on February 2, 1937, in Payson, Utah. She was the oldest of four children: Janice, Glen Ray, Dick, and Sharon. They all grew up and attended school in Payson. 

She went on to receive her Nursing degree and worked on the Mother/Baby unit at Utah Valley Medical Center for 42 years. Janice was an amazing nurse and prided herself with excellent penmanship and how detailed her paper charting was. 

Janice married Howard Miller Davenport and they had two children, Terry Howard Davenport and Sharlene Christensen. They later divorced. 

On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1960, Janice married Eldon Lee Wood. They were married for 57 years at the time of his passing. Janice and Eldon built their little piece of heaven in Payson, Utah and their home was their pride and joy. Janice especially enjoyed doing yard work and was meticulous about it. Most days you could find her on her mower mowing the lawn and picking up pine needles and leaves. 

She was a grandmother to seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren that she was so proud of and loved greatly. 

Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Lee Wood; her parents, Glen and Ilene Spencer; brother, Dick Spencer; sister, Sharon (Ricky) Lamb; son in law, Richard Christensen. 

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah. A viewing will be held prior from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

~ Helen Keller 

MARY ANN LERWILL

 

Mary Ann (Lloyd) Lerwill passed away November 29, 2021 at Mountain View Hospital after a lingering illness with her loving family by her side.

Mary Ann was born April 2, 1943 in Heber, Utah to Wayne and Afton Mcdonald (Llyod) her parents later divorced. Afton then married Gerald (Ammy) Hermansen they moved to Payson, Utah. Mary Ann attended school in Payson. On August 15, 1959 Mary Ann and Jay were married at her parents' new house in Payson. In 1961 with their newborn Ross they moved to Salt Lake City, where Jay started a new job, after six and a half years with Karen and Ricky added to the family. They moved back to Payson and bought property where the kids could have horses.

Mary Ann loved horses! Together they built two houses, raised their family there for 20 years. Mary Ann had the hardest job staying home and raising the kids, she kept the cleanest house, fixed the best meals, kept the nicest yard and helped Jay in the garage sanding and masking cars. Mary Ann was the best wife and mother! When Geneva closed they bought the Cedar Valley Country Store and moved to Cedar Fort. They worked side by side for seven years, and had a very successful business. After they sold the store they bought a new motor home.

For the next three years they lived the dream, traveling all over the country, from Florida to Alaska. About 20 years ago they remodeled her parents home where they were married. Mary Ann loved living there, the slow retired life. She always said these are the best years except for the last few months with her illness. They were the best years, we love you!

Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, her daughter Karen (Marcus) Perry, Rick Lerwill. 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and her brother Lynn Lloyd Reedsport Oregon. She was preceded in death by her son Ross, sister Helen Ricketts, two brothers Dan and Doug Fletcher.

Services will be held Monday December 6, 2021 at 200 South 400 East Payson Viewing 9:30- 10:45 a.m. Services 11:00 a.m. Graveside services to follow at Payson Cemetery.

To leave condolences, and share memories of Mary Ann, visit legacyfunerals.com

Lion Reflections

Reflections on Payson Lions Wrestling took Jason Tolton to a tawny scrapbook newspaper clipping with a mid-Eighties success story.

“Here’s a little  throwback that was December 1985,” he told The Payson Chronicle as he sent, online, a photo he took of a scrapbook page preserving local history. “Back then there were only 12 weights and we had 11 wrestlers that made weight and every one of them made it to the championship round.”

The Class of ‘86 PHS alum excelled in diversified athletics as a student at Payson High.  Though he left the campus decades ago, he remains a devoted Lions fan and influencer from the sidelines.

“We ran away with that tournament,” he said, returning to his time in the spotlight. “That was a lot of fun.”

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