PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY PAYSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAYSON’S EARLY MUSICAL HERITAGE

 Pictured above: The Union Hall, located just north of the William Douglass Store, on today’s Main Street in Payson, Utah.

Music has been an important part of Payson history since its founding in October of 1850. Music seemed to sooth and uplift the souls of the first residents of the community. Wherever you found a group assembled, you could always hear the music that surrounded them. It did not matter if it was a church meeting or a dance, there was always music to found.

On July 1, 1869, Bishop John Fairbanks and his counselor Orrawell Simons organized one of the first bands in the community. The Payson Brass Band was led by William Clayson, Sr, who we recognize as of the most famous composers of his era. He became a guiding force in the musical organization of the community. The band held their practices in a school house built by James Reece on the southeast corner of today’s Utah Avenue and 300 East. They later practiced at the Tithing House that was located on the west side of today’s Main Street between 100 and 200 North.

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Golden Onion Days Grand Marshals 2018

A golden couple will serve as Golden Onion Days Grand Marshals during the parade on Labor Day morning. Doug and Sally Holt have balanced their strong work ethic and service to community and church with experiences of joy among family and the couple’s countless friends in the Central Utah region. Look for their story in the upcoming Onion Days Edition of The Payson Chronicle. 

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The Payson Chronicle On Canvas

Have your favorite page of The Payson Chronicle preserved on canvas. Contact Mike at thepaysonchronicle@msn.com for details. #payson #utah #newspapers #canvases#preservation #wallart #thepaysonchronicle#photographsandmemories #pictureoftheday#history #storiesofourlives

Apple Valley Elementary Opens In Time For New School Year

A new school opened in Santaquin just in time for students. Read about today's opening ceremony for Apple Valley Elementary School in this week's edition of #ThePaysonChronicle. #neboschooldistrict #santaquin #utahnews#inthisweeksedition #schoolsofinstagram#education #applevalley #silverfoxes#readthepaysonchronicle

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 also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Della Daniels Openshaw 

Della Daniels Openshaw, age 86, of Payson, Utah passed away on August 15, 2018. Della was born on May 5, 1932 in Payson, Utah to James A. Daniels and Arlene Bates. She graduated from Payson High School and continued her education at Utah Valley Technical College.

Della raised her 4 children: Richard (Barbara) of Lehi, Michael (Elaine) of Payson, Diane (Ty Van Nosdol) of Payson, and Julie (Kyle Whitehead) of Fruita, CO.

She was a medical record transcriptionist at Payson Hospital, and worked at Dixon's Meat Market, a secretary at Burgin Mines in Eureka, and retired from BYU in 1997 after 20 years. Della always worked two jobs to be able to provide for her family.

Della loved having a group of friends to play cards or go see plays at Hale Center Theatre. Even though she was busy, she never missed anything and was always dedicated to making it to games and other events that her children and grandchildren had. She never missed anything.  She loved her children, grandchildren, quilting, knitting, and making porcelain dolls. She also enjoyed running errands with Sally.

She was an active faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served in many callings, and especially loved working with the young women's program.

Della is survived by 3 of her children, 27 grandchildren and their spouses, 108 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law, her brother David (Bonnie) Daniels, and many nieces and nephews who loved, and treated her with compassion and service.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, her son, Michael, her parents, and siblings: Dale, Erma (Taylor), Glen (Tad), Dorothy (Dot) Binks, and James A. Daniels II (Jim).

A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Payson 1st Ward, 225 South 400 East, Payson. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson. There will also be a visitation prior to service from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held at the Payson City Cemetery. 

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

PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY PAYSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: PAYSON COMPOSERS–PART 4 ~ JOHN JASPER MCCLELLAN

Pictured above is John J. McClellan when he Inaugurated Free Recitals at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in 1901.

As a young boy, John Jasper McClellan, Jr., born in the Payson, Utah Territory in 1874, was fascinated by the little organ that had been brought by team from the railroad in Lehi to the original Payson Tabernacle.  The tabernacle was originally built in 1870. It was built near the center of the old fort where and original temporary meeting place of the old fort had been located. It was dedicated by Apostle Wilford Woodruff on July 20, 1872. By the age of eleven, McClellan was serving as a church organist in Payson.   More to come in the next edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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 also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

JOSEPH FIELD MENLOVE

Joseph Field Menlove, 88, of Spring Lake, Utah, put down his hoe, took off his gloves, and gave care over his garden to his children. He passed away at his home early August 12, 2018 with the roosters crowing.

Joe was born, raised, and lived his life in Spring Lake. He served in the Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life on September 14, 1951 in the LDS Manti Temple. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and held many positions and callings, including Young Men’s Leader, Counselor in the ward bishopric, and a High Council member. He and his wife, Jerrolyn, were honored to serve a couples mission in West Virginia.

He wore many hats over the years to provide for his family: miller, soldier, miner, dairyman, steel worker, and a Santa cap.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, his siblings, two brothers and two sisters, and great-granddaughter. He is survived by his beautiful soul mate, Jerrolyn, and his children: Duane (Joette), Paul (Dianne), Colleen (David Wilson), John (Teresa), Von (Annette), and Larry (Chautel). He loved and was adored by 28 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. He made countless friends and admirers with his easy genuine smile. He will be missed.
A very special thank you to Joe’s grandson, Tyler Menlove, who was at his side providing devoted comfort and aid in the final days of his grandpa’s life.

A viewing will be held Friday, August 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Spring Lake LDS church. Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 18, at 11:00 am also at Spring Lake LDS church, with a viewing proceeding from 9:30 to 10:45 am. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.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 also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Lonny Scott Morgan

1959 - 2018

Lonny Scott Morgan, age 59 of Payson, Utah passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018 at his home. He was born in Payson, Utah on July 23, 1959 to Sterling Leon Morgan and Cherie J. Balzly. 

Lonny attended Payson schools. He was always busy with fishing, hunting,  horses, mechanics and metal fabrication and building things.

Lonny married Conda Carson of Salem, together they had 2 sons (Jerrison and Tyson). They later divorced. He then spent 16 years with his companion Pam Foresgren. Lonny could be found every Saturday with his sister Jonni, brother-in-law Jack and Pam, buying a horse or two. He later moved to Colorado. With his failing health, his family brought him back home in March of 2017, making his home with his loving, caring sister Jonni.

Lonny is survived by his son, Tyson Morgan of Colorado, daughters, Christy Cook of Roy, and Reese Morgan of American Fork, daughter-in-law Jennifer Morgan of Provo, his mother, Cherie J. Cooper and stepdad, Roy Cooper of Payson, his loving and caregiver sister, Jonni Franz of Payson, 2 step sisters, Deidra Nordhal of West Jordan and Debbra Harward of Spanish Fork, step brother, Darren Cooper of Salem, and grandson Ruger Robinson and several other grandchildren. 
He is preceded in death by his father, Sterling Leon Morgan and son, Jerrison. 

Celebration of  Life will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will be held prior to services from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com.

Sepp Kuss Finishes First In Stage 2 of 2018 Tour of Utah

USA cyclist Sepp Kuss finished first in Stage 2 of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah held in Payson today. More to come in The Payson Chronicle.

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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 also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

GLEN HURST

Glen Hurst, age 64, of rural Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away Saturday August 4, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska with family at his side.

Glen was born January 26, 1954 in Murray, Utah. After graduating from Payson High School, he served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He then earned a degree in auto mechanics from Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls.

In 1977, he married Kristine Medema and they were blessed with three children. Glen and Kristine enjoyed traveling on family vacations. As a couple, they enjoyed cruising in Alaska and the Galapagos Islands. Glen lived a very active, fun, and exciting life.

Glen enjoyed coaching and playing softball; always shooting for the fences. On summer weekends, Glen would be found: golfing, wakeboarding, jet skiing and relaxing at Lake Madison, South Dakota. He especially looked forward to having his kids and grandkids stay at the lake for the 4th of July to enjoy: big fires, little smokies, smores, and blowing up lots of fireworks. During the summer, Glen loved to ride his motorcycle and take an annual trip to Sturgis with his daughter Bri. Glen also enjoyed working on and driving one of his many cars. In the winter, Glen enjoyed playing weekly basketball games at Washington High School or at church. He was always involved in some sport or busy rebuilding cars.

Glen worked for UPS for 22 years as a line haul driver and was currently employed with Estes Express Lines when he was diagnosed with Leukemia. Over the course of his employment he drove over three million miles accident free.

Grateful to have shared his life are his wife Kristine of Sioux Falls, SD; children: son Justin (Joy) of Sioux Center, IA, daughter Bri (Brian) Buge of Omaha, NE, daughter Becky Hurst of Omaha, NE; grandchildren: Ellie, William, Evan, Madison, and Brendan; his father Vernon Hurst of Payson, UT; siblings: Allen (Judy) of Payson, UT, Gary (MaryAnn) of Grantsville, UT, James (Karen) of Taylorsville, UT, Karen (Ken) Davis of Phoenix, AZ, Marilyn Farley of Claremont, NC.

He is preceded in death by his mother Beth Hurst and sister Dian Luschen. For complete obituary go to http://www.millerfh.com.

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PICTURES TELL THE PAYSON STORY ~ PAYSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: PAYSON COMPOSERS–PART 2 JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND

PICTURED above: The Joseph L. Townsend home located on 100 East between 400 and 500 South, Payson, Utah.

When Joseph Longking Townsend was twenty-eight years old, he was serving in the LDS Sunday School superintendency with William Clayson, a local shoemaker and musician. Early one morning in 1877, Mr. Townsend approached William Clayson, who was in his barnyard chopping wood. He told him he had been inspired the night before to write some words about the young people of the church and he would like Mr. Clayson to write some music to accompany his words. Mr. Clayson stopped chopping wood, took a piece of paper from his pocket, placed it on a block of wood, drew a staff of the paper and began composing. That day, their first hymn together was composed. It became known as “Hope of Israel."

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 also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Ned Patten Hales

Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, Ned Patten Hales, 75, passed away on a beautiful Sabbath day, July 29, 2018 in Spanish Fork after a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born on August 1, 1942 in Spanish Fork to Melvin and Anna Patten Hales.  He grew up learning the value of hard work on the family farm.  Ned has six siblings:  Anna May, Earnest, Blaine, Ila, Blanche and Karen.

Ned had a love of hard work and family unity.  He worked side by side with his Dad and taught his children and grandchildren to work hard.  He treasured also that he was able to work side by side with his son Jeff, farming.  He loved spending time with his family and taught them to work hard and play hard.  He was kind and giving and he genuinely loved and cared for those around him.  He was always involved with his children and spent countless hours coaching, teaching, playing and working with them. The needs of his family always came before his own needs.  He will forever be the most wonderful father, husband, and friend.  His heart was huge and was made of gold.  He was loved by all who knew him.  His legacy of kindness, service, thoughtfulness to his fellowmen and his love for his Savior will continue to influence his family for good for many years.

Ned was a farmer all his life, and had a love of working the land and seeing it yield beautiful crops.  He loved his cattle and raising the best tasting beef for family and friends to enjoy.  He also worked for Geneva Steel in the rolling mills.  He was proud to be an American Steel Millmaker.

Ned married Bonnie Jean Hughes on July 27, 1962 and they were blessed with four children:  Layne, Jeff, Michelle and Amy.  After many years they divorced and Ned met Ruby Butler and they married on June 10, 2006.  They have spent the past 12 years together sharing their lives together.  When Ruby could get him away from work, they enjoyed going to plays and dinner, and she even got him to go on a couple of cruises with her.

Ned was an Eagle Scout and encouraged his grandsons to earn theirs.  He also earned the Explorer Silver Award.  This was the highest achievement during 1954-1958 and Ned was one of about 10,000 boys who earned this award.   He proudly wore six Eagle Scout mentoring pins earned by his grandsons.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude to have been loved, taught, and blessed by Ned.  We are thankful for the doctors and nurses who cared for him.  He loved Dr. Jodie Miles and appreciated her tender loving care.  We are so thankful for Stacy Hales and her loving care for Ned.  We sincerely appreciate all the calls, visits, notes and expressions of love at this time.

Ned is survived by his wife, Ruby; children:  Layne (Alaina) Hales, Jeff (Stacy) Hales, Michelle (Kelly) Peterson, Amy (Wally) Dodds; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; his brother, Blaine, and sisters, Blanche (George) Adams and Karen (Larry) Gordon.  He is also survived by his bonus Butler family:  Debbie (Frank) Allen, Brett (Val) Butler, Chris (Bart) White, Shelly (Mark) Edmonds, Lori (Mitch) Gillies, and Stacy Yardley; 24 bonus grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Anna Hales; siblings, Anna Jean, Ernest Hales, and Ila (Don) Reynolds; and son-in-law, Jay R. Holt.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Spanish Fork 14^th Ward Chapel, 1750 East 750 South, Spanish Fork, Utah.  Family and friends may visit on Thursday evening, August 2, at the church from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service.  Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. 

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