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.

Frank Argyle Beckstrom

Our father, Frank Argyle Beckstrom, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2016 surrounded by his children. 

He was born on May 5,1918 to Arch and Elizabeth Beckstrom in Benjamin, Utah and raised in Spanish Fork and Benjamin area. His later studies were at BYU, U of U and graduated in Pharmacy at Idaho State.

The day after Pearl Harbor was attacked he was drafted into the army. After special training was sent to Dakar, Africa to help build a 100 bed hospital. He worked as a pharmacist there until 9 months before the war ended the he was transferred to Khartoum Sudan to run a pharmacy there. He had many war stories like fishing in the Nile and travels into Egypt. 

After 5 years in Africa, WWII ended and he returned home. He met Helen Deon Powell in Payson, Utah. They were married June 13, 1948 and had 4 children.

In 1960, Frank and Helen opened Franks Pharmacy in Payson and stayed in business until his retirement at age 70.

Farming was always his love which he returned to after retirement and continued until shortly before his death. 

Frank is survived by his daughters  Jan (George)Cook of North Salt Lake, Kim (Mike) Parsons of Bountiful, and son Tracy of Payson, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 

He was proceeded in death by his wife Helen, daughter Shellie, parents and all his siblings, Clarence, Mary, Ila, Beth, Merrell, Leon, Wayne, and Blair. 

A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 2,2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home in Payson, 587 South 100 West. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 12 p.m. at the Payson City Cemetery. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com

A Glimpse

A glimpse of some of what you will find in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Tackling Poverty Through The Power of Positive Relationships

Circles Utah Valley is tackling poverty through the power of positive relationships. Pictured above (standing): Kathy Gibbons, Circles Utah Valley Coordinator, enlightened Payson Lions last week as she discussed the approaches the Salem organization is taking to help struggling local families.  Find the complete story in The Payson Chronicle. 

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Connecting Communities: This Is What I've Got So Far

Connecting communities online and in the physical domain, The Payson Chronicle is featuring local mompreneurs, bloggers, creatives, and small business owners whose presence in both worlds is worthy of note. For our first feature, we turn to an impressive blog that is the creation of a Goshen resident.

Meet Jenny Staheli, mom, wife, part-time elementary school librarian, and a talented writer who has created an engaging and helpful blog called This Is What I’ve Got So Far.  “I am a mom who works part-time as an elementary school librarian and the rest of my time playing with my family,” she told The Payson Chronicle.  “We're pretty busy.  I have two kids in high school who are involved in soooo many things, and two others who will be.  Between school, the occasional weekend spent with extended family or in the mountains, and reading all the books I can get my hands on, there isn't much time unaccounted for. When I get hit with a big idea, I write a blog about it, because maybe my big idea could be useful to somebody else, but mostly because I enjoy writing it down.  The name of my blog comes from the idea that I'm still a work in progress, but This Is What I've Got So Far.”

We asked Jenny to share with us what it was that compelled her to create her blog.  We asked, where do you see it in a year from now and beyond?  And what advice do you have to share with others who are interested in creating a blog of their own?

Here is her response:

I decided to create my blog for a couple of reasons.  I've always loved to read and write.  In fact, I have a BA in English, with an emphasis on Technical Writing.  I never took the opportunity to get a job as a Technical Writer because I chose stay-at-home motherhood instead, but my love for writing, essays especially, has always  stayed with me.  To be honest, as my kids got older, I felt it mocking me a little because I wasn't using what talent I had to write.  I missed it. And I felt I was good at it.  Also, I wanted a platform that was MINE; one I could use to say what I wanted to say when I wanted to say it.  I didn't really know if anyone would read it or care, but it felt good to have the option.  I know people who have started blogs as sort of a family diary, but that was never my intent.  I wanted it to be a collection of some of the random things I've seen, done, found, or felt -- things that make me who I am -- and if other people found some of it interesting, so much the better.

I would like to expand my blog in time.  Right now, it's pretty basic because I've got a lot of stuff going on in my life, and it isn't my primary focus.  In the next couple of years, I'd like to tweak the layout and add a few features like a recipe section (I love those) and some mom hacks I've discovered from my years in the trenches.  I also hope to get on a more reliable schedule for my posts.  Currently, I just write one when the mood strikes, but my ultimate goal is to publish a book, and I would like to use the blog to help me beef up my writing chops.

My best advice to anyone planning to start their own blog is to write it for themselves.  Sure, you'll have an audience, but you need to create something that matters to YOU.  I believe there's a level of genuineness that resonates with people when you're writing about something you really care about.  Chances are if you feel it and can articulate it, other people will recognize it and respond because they have experienced it too. My most successful posts have been the ones I've felt the most deeply about.  Even if no one ever reads it, it will be satisfying for you.

My experience as a librarian has absolutely changed the way I read, and it's helped me to broaden the way I write.  I work at Goshen Elementary School, and I have for the last seven years.  My job requires me to read a lot of YA literature -- a type I never really considered reading as an adult.  A lot of it is really great.  I also do a lot of lessons on historical events, interesting people and different types of literature; all of it requires research I wouldn't have encountered before.  Putting all that information into context and making it interesting for kids on so many different learning levels is a challenge, but it's forced me to look at our world in fascinating ways.  I never would have realized what a rock star Ben Franklin was or what a gut-punch the construction of the Berlin Wall gave the city if it wasn't for my job. All of it comes out in my writing -- the creativity, the expanse of subjects, the frames of reference have all been affected by what I encounter as a librarian.  Besides which, it's a dreamy job for a reader.

Check out her blog http://thisiswhativegotsofar.blogspot.com/.  

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.

Judy Rolfson Thomas

Judy Rolfson Thomas, wife, mother, educator, and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died in Payson, Thursday, October 27, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Her never-ending positive attitude, strong foundation and fighting spirit strengthened both her and her family all the way through to her final hour.

Judy was born in Raymond, Alberta on September 15, 1946. She moved to Provo, Utah in 1967 where she graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She married Jay Arnold Thomas on March 3, 1973 and they were sealed in the Manti Temple April 17, 1976. She was a first and second grade teacher at Brookside Elementary in Springville Utah for 20 years. She served in many positions in the church including Cub Scout Cubmaster, Relief Society President, Stake Primary President, Young Women’s President as well as serving a mission in Nauvoo, Ill. from March 2014 to October 2015. She loved to serve others and was hard-working, intellectual, funny and compassionate.

She was preceded in death by her eternal companion Jay; father and mother Wilson and Virginia Rolfson; brother Bruce Rolfson; son-in-law Mark Jones; and grandson Dylan Thomas.

She is survived by her eight children; Travis Thomas; Jessica Cortez; Trisha Smith; Joel (Angela) Thomas; Marilyn Jones; Wells (Emily) Thomas; Mark (Rebecca) Thomas; Lee Thomas; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also by siblings Kent and Bernice Rolfson; Kay and Denny Fromm; and Jack and Becky Rolfson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 2 at Payson Utah South Stake Center 711 S 600 E at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home 587 S 100 W Payson, UT and 9:45-10:45 at the church prior to the services. Interment will be at the Payson Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com.

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Rick Moore Receives LCI Centennial Pin

Pictured (right-left): Payson Lion President Sandy Huff handed Lion and City Mayor Rick Moore the Lions Clubs International (LCI) Centennial Pin last night for his laudable member-boosting efforts.
More to come. 

 

Announcements

The Man Who Wears Three Hats: Travis Jockumsen

Pictured last week in his office at the Payson City Center, 439 West Utah Avenue: Travis Jockumsen, Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Community Development Director.  The Payson Chronicle sat down with Mr. Jockumsen to discuss his work and the issues the city is facing.  Pick up a copy of this week's edition for the complete story.

Taylor School Celebrating 150 Years

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Women In Business In South Utah County End Year With Halloween Party

Women In Business in South Utah County (WIBSUC) arrived at RK Creative Studio in Spanish Fork this afternoon, bringing with them their best Halloween hats and tips for success. Today marked both a celebration of October's haunted holiday and the group's final meeting for 2016.  More to come in The Payson Chronicle.

Pictures Tell The Payson Story - Payson Historical Society: Main Street 1895, 1913, and Late 1930s

"Main Street in Payson has seen many changes over the years," notes L. Dee Stevenson, historian, in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.  Pictured above is Dr. L. D. Stewart behind the wheel of his 1913 Buick with Dave Huish, a local druggist, sitting in the passenger seat.  "The photo was taken by the Hancock building and just across the street we see the home of William Douglass where we find Wells Fargo Bank today."

A Glimpse

A glimpse of some of what you will find in this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle (pictured above).

What's Going On

Friday, November 25

Salem Pond Lighting Festival
7 PM
Salem Community Center, 60 N 100 E, Salem, Utah

More at http://www.paysonchronicle.com/whatsgoingon/

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.

JOAN FOSTER PRICE

Joan Foster Price passed away peacefully Tuesday Morning, October 18, 2016.  She was born August 13, 1935 in Lake Shore, Utah to William McClain Foster and Lora Lavena Huff.

Joan grew up in Lake Shore Utah and spoke fondly of her childhood.  She loved her childhood friends and maintained those friendships throughout her life. She developed a quiet, happy disposition and was a pillar of strength to her family and friends.

She met Larry Price when she was visiting a cousin in Idaho.  They had a long distance courtship and were married in the Salt Lake City Temple on August 25, 1952.  They were married 39 years before his passing in 1992.  Joan never remarried and looked forward to the day they would be reunited.

Over the years she lived in many different places around the country including Utah, California, Pennsylvania and Nebraska.  She developed deep friendships in all of these places and is remembered by many for her love and kindness.

Joan was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout her life. She especially enjoyed the opportunity she had to serve as a full-time missionary with her sister Ellen in the Nebraska Omaha Mission. She loved the missionaries and members she served.

Her most cherished calling was that of being a mother and grandmother.  She loved her babies and took any opportunity to hold and snuggle them.  Her family was her life and she would do or sacrifice anything to serve and help her posterity.  She loved to have meaningful conversations and enjoyed any time where she was surrounded by her family.  She had the gift of being a peacemaker which brought calmness and serenity into the hearts of those who were experiencing trials and difficulties.  Her faith in the Savior and His love instilled in others a hope that things would be okay, no matter how overwhelming at times.  Joan lived her life in the service of others and by doing so developed charity.  She was genuine, honest, kind and compassionate; a true disciple of Christ.

She is survived by her children:  Dennis (Joanna) Price of Georgetown, SC; Gene (Jeanie) Price of Clayton, CA; Robert (Denise) Price of Concord, CA; Marti (Brad) Carroll of Payson, UT; Michael (Paula) Price of Provo, UT; Lucia (Jan) Newman of Elk Ridge, UT; Newel (Elizabeth) Price of San Jose, CA; and Warren (Marnee) Price of Holbrook, ID.  Also by her siblings: William Foster, Clarence Foster and Edith Graves.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gene Price; daughter, Kathleen (David) Williamson; sister, Ellen Price; her parents and many friends and extended family members.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the LDS Elk Ridge Sixth Ward Chapel, 450 Elk Ridge Drive, Elk Ridge, UT.  Viewing will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.  Interment will be on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, CA.

Condolences may be sent to the family at:   www.walkerobits.com

"Elijah" Performance Captivates and Raises Funds For Local Musicians

Musical Conductor Sherrie F. Dunford (pictured far left) and the Nebo Philharmonic Orchestra warm up for last night’s presentation of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s “Elijah” with the Payson Civic Chorale, under the direction of David C. Dahlquist.  The October 18 performance, held in the Payson High School Auditorium, was part entertainment for residents, part fundraiser for the local musicians’ upcoming travel costs.  More to come in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Pictures Tell The Payson Story - Payson Historical Society: Central Lumber and Hardware

"One of the oldest buildings in Payson's business district on what was then known as Depot Street (today's Utah Avenue) went under the wrecker's ball almost forty years ago," writes L. Dee Stevenson in this week's edition. "In the summer of 1977, the brick building with a rock foundation that had been constructed before 1900 to house Central Lumber & Hardware Co. became a rubble heap."

Find out more about this building and others like it in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle. 

Wayne Hamby's New Book "Jaguars and Cannibals" Is Interesting And Descriptive

Wayne Hamby, shown here seated in his room at Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson, grew up in Heber City, Utah, has lived in Nephi, Utah, but has also lived, worked, and traveled in many parts of the world, including fifteen years in Brazil.

His work is influenced by his LDS background, and his first book, published some forty years ago was “Donny Osmond Listens To Voices From The Dust.”  It’s still available through Amazon. “Donny signed 5,000 copies of it when it was launched at the Hotel Utah in 1977,” he recalled.  “It was published by Osmond Publishing.”

He notes that Osmond family members come to visit him at Central Utah Veterans Home.
Wayne has recently completed a Power Point presentation on The Book of Mormon, and is at work on a novel as well as having some 200 stories getting ready.

Much more about Wayne and his work can be found at WayneHamby.com.

Find out more about his new book in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Payson Voters To Have Opinion Question Concerning Possible Citywide Tax on General Election Ballot

In conjunction with the November 8 General Election, all qualified Payson City voters will be able to participate in an opinion question concerning a possible citywide tax to fund cultural arts facilities and programs and recreational facilities in Payson City.  Read more about it in this week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Milestone Memories: We Want To Share Your Story

The Payson Chronicle is currently seeking photos and stories depicting local residents’ cherished memories.  Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, milestones and celebrations of all kinds- we want to share your story.

Essays of 500 words or less will be considered for publication in The Payson Chronicle. Email your story, along with photo(s), to paysonchronicle@gmail.com or submit them in person to The Payson Chronicle, 145 East Utah Avenue #5, Payson, UT 84651. Please include your contact information.

We look forward to sharing your story.

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Calling All Local Mompreneurs, Bloggers, and Small Business Owners

Local mompreneurs, bloggers, creatives, and small business owners, we want to hear from you.  Send a link to your blog or website, along with a statement about who you are and what you do, to paysonchronicle@gmail.com.

You could be featured in The Payson Chronicle- both online and in print.

Subscriptions and Selfies

RSVP Now For Upcoming Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Day Dinner

By Helen Kester

This year's Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary dinner, honoring Veterans from all surrounding areas, will be held on Friday, November 4^th, at the Senior Citizen/Veterans Memorial Hall, 55 West 100 South, Santaquin, at 6 P.M.

The dinner will be one week earlier than Veterans Day, to allow Veterans to participate in other honorary activities to be held on November 11^th . The dinner is free to Veterans. Spouses and / or guests will be charged $5.00 each. Adults only.

Our menu will be a Dutch Oven meal, cooked by our favorite cowboy, Andy Goudy. It will consist of Chicken Cordon Bleu with rice and Andy's Special Sauce. Dessert will be Dutch Oven fruit cobblers in a variety of flavors. This will be accompanied by rolls and a variety of salads provided by the Auxiliary Ladies.

Our guest speaker will be Sgt. Jared Hooper, U.S. Army Airborne, from Santaquin, who served for 18 months in Afghanistan in 2008-2009. He also served in the Utah National Guard.

The evening's entertainment will be provided by the popular musical comedy group “The Blowhards."

Dinner will be by reservation only, as we need a headcount for the Dutch Oven dinners. Please RSVP by Nov. 3^rd, to Ramona Peterson, 801-754-3539.

Please join us for a fun evening.

Harvest Results

Two Payson High Coaches Among Utah Sports Hall of Fame Honorees

The Utah Sports Hall of Fame will induct Jon Huntsman, Devin Durrant, Farley Gerber, Annette Cottle, and Elaine Elliott on October 18, 2016.  Two Payson High School coaches are already honorees: Don Hughes Fuller (pictured below) and James Monroe Durrant, Jr (pictured above).  Read about them as well as a short history of the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation in this week’s print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Supporting Art

Don Helvey, and Greg and Katy Tolman Visit Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center and Sprung Instant Structures, Inc.

Pictured left to right last Thursday at the front desk of Sprung Instant Structures, Inc.’s office in Salt Lake: Don Helvey, Chairman of the Payson Pool Committee, Greg and Katy Tolmn (Greg is Facilities Operator of the Payson City Aquatic Center), and behind the desk Stephanie Davenport of Sprung Instant Structures, Inc. (Sprung’s office is a 21-year-old Sprung Structure and another, five-year-old Sprung Structure covers the nearby Olympic-competition-size pool in Kearns) 

Don Helvey is committee chairman of the Payson Pool Committee, a group looking into the possibilities of local entities such as Nebo School District and Payson City finding a way to make Payson’s Swimming Pool a year-round facility. One idea is to cover the pool. On Thursday, Helvey, along with Greg and Katy Tolman, and John Bradley, Nephi City’s Recreation Director John Bradley, visited West Jordan and Kearns to learn more and see first-hand what can be done and has been done up north.  Find the complete story in the October 12, 2016 print edition of The Payson Chronicle.