Local Cowboys Perform Well At 2020 Fiesta Days Rodeo

Photos by Todd Phillips   Local cowboys Kaycee Feild and Clint Robinson performed well at the 2020 Fiesta Days Rodeo.  Tie down calf roper (top photo) Clint Robinson had the fastest time in the 1st round with a time of 8.4 seconds.   Four time world bareback champion Kaycee Feild (bottom photo) rode for a score of 87 to claim second place.

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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 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.

 Robert Park Manookin Jr.

Robert Park Manookin Jr., devoted husband, dedicated father of 9 children (and spouses), 8 stepchildren (and spouses), beloved grandfather of 52, and great-grandfather of 22, passed away peacefully July 17, 2020, in Genola, Utah. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 26, 1941, he was the eldest of 9 children.

He joined the Navy the moment he reached the required age. After completing Boot Camp, he served aboard the second largest war ship at the time, the USS Bremerton. Eventually he specialized in nuclear submarines, helping to build and serve on the USS Daniel Boone and later on the USS Andrew Jackson. He later expressed, “I have always felt like the Navy saved my life, so to speak. They taught me a trade, discipline, and obedience, which had never been part of my life.” He nourished the seeds planted during his experience with the Navy. The fruits of those seeds were manifested throughout his life. He learned the skills to support his family, acquired a fearless work ethic, realized his own love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and sparked a love of learning that he pursued diligently and purposefully. He honed those skills through various opportunities which prepared him for a career at Geneva Rock where he worked as a dedicated employee for 30 years.

As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bob served in several positions including: Bishop, High Councilor, and Temple Worker. He found great joy in serving. He was a caring and confident leader who inspired the loyalty and admiration of those he associated with in his community, his family, and among his colleagues.

He will be dearly missed by his loving and devoted wife, Jan, his family, and all who loved and admired him. He was preceded in death by his beloved companions, Susie and Shirley.

The family wishes to thank all of those who have shared memories and offered condolences at this time. Because of current pandemic restrictions, a private family service will be held July 25, 2020, at the Genola Cemetery. Masks respectfully requested. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Humanitarian Aid (philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org). A link is provided to view the services on Zoom at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

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 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.

Coleen Brereton Thomas

June 22, 1931- July 15, 2020

Coleen Brereton Thomas was born on June 22, 1931 in Provo, Utah to Verl Ashton Brereton and Grace Darlene Hirst. She attended school in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. She then attended and graduated Valedictorian from Beauty School.

She married the love of her life, Gene Banks Thomas in 1958. They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they raised five wonderful children. They loved to travel with their children whether it was to a rodeo, motorcycle race, the beach or a camping trip. They were always up for an adventure!

Gene and Coleen started and ran many successful businesses together throughout the years, including The Polar Queen and The Pit Stop Gas Station, as well as farms in Palmyra and West Mountain. They made so many lasting friendships through these businesses, not only with
customers, but many employees. If you worked for Gene and Coleen you were their friend and family for life!

Gene passed away unexpectedly in 1983. She never did get over the heartache of losing him. She enjoyed telling many stories about their adventures they had together and their love story. Not a day went by that Grandma didn’t talk about Grandpa and the love she had for him.

Coleen had such a special relationship with all of her siblings. She loved keeping up with all of them and their families. She especially loved getting together with her sisters for lunch and a movie to celebrate each of their birthdays. She loved all of you girls so much!

Many people knew her as Grandma Coleen because she was truly a Grandma to all. She was the first person you would call if you needed advice, a hug or an amazing home cooked meal. She always wore her red lipstick and had her hair perfectly done. If you stopped by to see Grandma, you didn’t leave without a treat and something she had bought on QVC. She found so much joy in giving gifts to her friends and family. Grandma never missed a birthday and somehow everyone in our family thought they were her very favorite!

She loved spending the winter months at her home in Mesquite, Nevada. She loved having visitors and always opened up her home for all. We made so many memories there that will be cherished forever.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Verl Ashton Brereton and Grace Darlene Hirst; her husband Gene Banks Thomas; her brothers Jim, Jack and Wayne Brereton and a granddaughter Stefanie Marie Buys.

She is survived by a brother and 6 sisters, her children, JoAnne (Dave) Holmes, Gary Thomas, Kathy (Steve “Biz”) Buys, Dan Thomas and Linda (Mark) Jarvis. She was also cherished by 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

We want to send out a special thanks to Bonnie, Cami, and Jan for their amazing care of our Mother and Grandmother in her final days. We love you!

There will be a Viewing on Monday July 20, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.  A Graveside Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

Condolences to the family may be sent to www.walkermemorials.com.

Celebrating Payson

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 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.

LaJean Marie Thornton Deuel

LaJean Marie Thornton Deuel, 88, of Payson, Utah, passed away on July 11, 2020 in her home. LaJean was born on March 14, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Sidney & Grace Nielson Thornton. She graduated from American Fork High School in 1950.

On January 3, 1953 she married Ned Lee Deuel in American Fork, Utah. They were blessed with 5 children.

She loved painting, quilting, sewing, and crocheting. She was a talented seamstress. She loved to spend time with and support her grandkids. She also loved to celebrate the holidays and birthdays with her family.

LaJean was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved to serve in the temple.

LaJean is survived by her husband Ned, children Gwen (Craig) Zeeman, Karen Stubbs, Darwin Deuel, and Gerald (Alisha) Deuel, 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and siblings Lester Thornton and Clea Combs.

She was preceded in death by her son Myron Deuel.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah. Due to the COVID 19 circumstances, the services will be family only. The services will be broadcast live from LaJean’s obituary page on www.walkermemorials.com.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkermemorials.com.

The Beautiful Places of Payson: Gene Hillman Recreation Complex

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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 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.

Melvin Lynn Jackman

Born July 18th 1940 in Pioche, Nevada.

Parents Charles Ernest Jackman and Amber Boyle.

Mel was the 7th of 8 children.

His family moved back to Payson, Utah.

He graduated from Payson Senior High; 

he had 1 yr. of college.

Mel enlisted in the Navy in 1961.

He served 4 yrs. He was at the Bay of Pigs and

Cuban Blockade.

Upon honorable discharge he moved his family to

California. He went to work for Wiltron Co./

Anritsu. He worked there for 35 yrs.

Only 2 of his siblings remain, Kenneth

and Bonnie.

Mel met and married Dawn Marie Ney in Lancaster, Pa.

They had 3 children, Brian, Barry and Lisa, all surviving

him.  8 grandchildren, Megan, Joe, Angel jr., Marie, David,

Julian, Gabriel and Luz.

8 great grandchildren; Lovely, Izaak, Adrienne,

Aracely, Angel Jesus, Heavenly Rose and

Scarlett.

Surviving his wife Dawn Marie of 58 yrs.

Per Mel's request there will be NO service.

The Beautiful Places of Payson, Utah: Peteetneet Museum & Cultural Arts Center

A warm-up before last night's Scottish Strongman Games in Payson Memorial Park. The games continue today.


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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 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.

ANNA ROSE MONEY

Anna Rose Buccola Money wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday morning July, 10th due to complication from an aggressive cancer.

Anna was born February 26, 1935 in Trinidad, Colorado. Her parents were Samuel and Minnie Buccola. She had two siblings: her brother Frank and sister Christine. She lived on a farm until the 5th grade then her family moved to California. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and immediately got a job as a secretary for the Bank of America. She met her husband Reed Money, Jr. While in California. They married April 14, 1956 and had three children. Kenneth Money, Karen (Ron) Maestas and Daniel (Kristen) Money. They have twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Reed and Anna moved their family to Payson in 1969 so Reed could take over Chase Lumber and Hardware. Anna showed her Italian heritage by sharing her love of family gatherings and cooking. She was active in all of her children’s school activities and served as Room Mother for many years as well as PTA President for Payson High School. Reed and Anna loved to travel and were able to visit many different states while attending Navel Reunions. They both were active in serving as a volunteer for many different Payson city activities. They were chosen to be the Grand Marshal of Payson’s Onion Days Parade in 2005. One of Anna’s favorite roles was grandma. Some of her fondest memories were attending all the activities her grandchildren participated in, lots of ball games, dance recitals and cheerleading events. Grandma excelled at the skill of a supportive fan. She could video dance recitals as well as keep accurate score at baseball games in her own little notebooks. She will be remembered for her spaghetti dinners, holiday celebrations, epic annual yard sales with her grandchildren, and her documentation in pictures of each of her grandchildren’s lives. She loved attending their activities and having them stay at her house. At grandma’s house you got to make homemade bubbles, go feed the ducks, play cards and make snacks. It was always an adventure to go to grandma’s basement to find a treasure to take home.

Anna is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Anna served as a Visiting Teacher, secretary in the Relief Society and typed the Page Ward monthly newsletter for 26 years. Anna served on the Board of Directors of The Payson Community Theater where she was the Secretary- Treasurer for thirteen years. With her excellent typing skills and her love for decorating the office for every season, she fit perfectly in the role as secretary of Peteetneet Elementary. She later moved to Barnett Elementary as the head secretary. She held that position for 28 years before she retired. She enjoyed serving as a voting poll worker for many years. Anna also could be seen working as a hostess at Daltons Restaurant in Payson, she loved the association with the employees and the customers. Her taste in music ranged from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Toby Keith and Michael Buble. She faithfully attended the Payson Sunday night band concerts. She loved to collect things to decorate her home and she always decorated for the holidays.

Anna was loved by everyone and has many devoted and loyal friends. Thank you to all those friends who loved and supported her for years in any way she needed it. They shopped with her, visited with her, took her to appointments, peeked through windows to check on her any time they were asked and helped fix anything in her home that needed fixing.

The family would like to give special thanks for the loving care from Icare Health Care and Hospice, especially Bonnie and Cami. Thank you for teaching us how to care for others with patience, love and dignity.

A Graveside service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 11 am at the Payson City Cemetery 400 N. 800 E. Prior to the service, a viewing will be held at the Walker Funeral Home in Payson, Utah 587 S. 100 W. from 8:30- 10:30 am. Due to COVID-19, the family requests that visitors wear a face covering and observe social distancing.

We will miss her everyday but know there was a happy reunion with her loving husband, Reed who preceded her in death on February 1, 2015, as well as her parents and brother.

Queens In The Council Chambers

April Jones (pictured, far left), a former Miss Payson and the current Miss Payson Scholarship Pageant director, introduced the new city royalty last to representatives during the first city council meeting of July, 2020.

Standing next to Ms Jones is 2nd Attendant Elizabeth Petrucka, followed by 1st Attendant Briana Bartholomew, and Miss Payson Natalie Edwards.  

Payson City Council meetings have largely been conducted virtually courtesy of the online conferencing program Zoom since the coronavirus pandemic began.  The meetings now seem to be making a slow return to the council chambers.  Last night, these ladies joined several officials, including councilmembers Brett Christensen and Taresa Hiatt, at city hall.  Meanwhile other council members and city staff participated from their homes and offices in Payson.

This image was taken as the royalty’s introduction was live-streamed to the broader public.

More to come about the new queens and the unique approach they are taking this year as they represent Payson in a historic period of crisis.

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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 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.

Carl Jay Peterson

Our family lost a great cowboy on Monday June 29, 2020 when Carl Jay Peterson passed away suddenly in his home due to medical conditions. Carl loved his family and friends with a depth most will never understand. Carl definitely had a very strong faith in his Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He loved deep and for all time. If he was in your life it was because he loved you.

Carl was born September 29, 1966 in Fort Carson, Colorado to Barbara (Benner) and Louis Peterson. Carl was the oldest child and big brother to Connie, Craig and Curtis. Carl attended Wilson Elementary, Payson Junior high and high school, then later earning his high school diploma through the Tintic School District in Eureka Utah.

Carl was one of the best welder/plumber’s in Utah County, leaving his mark with his welding talents on roller coasters covering the US, in food processing plants throughout the Midwest and dozens of schools throughout Utah. 

Carl often shared memories of growing up in Spring Lake and then Payson, Utah where he and his family spent countless hours camping, fishing and most importantly, hunting. As an adult he enjoyed coaching Payson little league baseball, working at the Payson Racetrack, and most importantly being a member of Diamond Fork Riding Club. He loved the club rides and working the back gate during Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo. Carl absolutely loved to be outside, on the Santaquin bench, up Payson Canyon, in his favorite hunting spot “down south” or just on the back patio in Genola watching the sunset.

Carl is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Peterson, and children Jennifer Owen (Solon, Iowa), Aimee and Nick Daniels (Genola, Utah), Danielle and Greg Hutchins (San Antonio, Texas), Clinton Jay Peterson, (Nephi, Utah) and Sarah Kay Peterson (Genola, Utah). He is also survived by his parents Louis and Barbara Peterson, brothers Craig (Diane) of Rawlins, WY and Curtis (Michelle) of Lehi, Utah. Carl is survived by his grandkids: Clayton Carter, Kailee Carter, Dakoda Owen, Logan Hutchins, Lucas Hutchins, Nixon Daniels and Navy Daniels. He is also survived by his mother in law, Sally Henry, and several of Mary Ann’s family members in Iowa and Washington. Carl had several nieces and nephews who loved him like he was their own dad. There are ex’s and in laws who will always be family as well. He knew how much each of you loved him and he loved you equally in return. Carl was preceded in death by his sister Connie, his grandparents Elva and Clinton Peterson and Nina and Paul Benner, uncle Gary Peterson and Cousin Lee Bradford father in law Dick Henry. 

Due to the Covid pandemic, we understand that many family members and friends may want to extend their condolences in nontraditional ways such as sending a card, text messages or just taking some personal time to remember Carl. A viewing will be held on Friday July 3, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 at Walker Family Mortuary in Payson, 587 South 100 West Payson Utah 84651. Masking is optional, and please feel free take any precautions you are comfortable with. A celebration of life will be held at the family home in Genola, beginning at 6:00 on Friday July 3, 2020.  The family has chosen cremation as Carl’s final wish with his ashes being placed in his favorite locations at a later date.

As a family we want to thank everyone who has reached out to us or taken a moment to send a prayer our way. Words are not adequate to thank members of the Genola community and the Diamond Fork Riding Club members who have been committed to our family. We are blessed by your friendship.

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

Happy Independence Day

Executives React to COVID-19 Recession with Drop in Confidence and Firm Expectations

Salt Lake Chamber releases CEOutlook 2020-Q2 Executive Look at the Economy 

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 1, 2020) – Utah business executives statewide report a significant decline in confidence along with an expectation for future growth, both related to economic consequences associated with the coronavirus. The findings were released today as part of the 2020-Q2 CEOutlook, a statewide economic survey of Utah business executives conducted in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. 

The CEOutlook Confidence Index decreased from 59.4 in 2020-Q1 to 32.3 for 2020-Q2, as executives report Utah’s economy contracted during the height of the pandemic.

“The CEOutlook Index shows a 45% decline in the second quarter, and we learned the United States is officially in a recession,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. “In recent weeks, Utah’s economy has improved as businesses have cautiously reopened. Unemployment claims have dropped seven weeks running, and economic conditions in Utah continue to lead the country, even during these challenging times. Still, there is much work to be done for our state’s economic revival.”

According to the second-quarter 2020 CEOutlook survey, optimism declined during the Stay Safe to Stay Home directive. Further, the expectations of firms in Utah were below that of their industry, more broadly correlating with the overall CEO decline in confidence. However, 93% of executives reported an average or above average response to the pandemic from the state government, and over two-thirds felt private entities were responding positively. 

“The CEOutlook Index fell a record 27.1 points in the second quarter, a difficult but unsurprising result from the economic shock caused by the pandemic,” said Natalie Gochnour, director of Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and chief economist at the Salt Lake Chamber. “Economic challenges from the COVID-19 recession are still playing out. Uncertainty, risk, and opportunity are the watchwords as this cataclysmic economic event rocks business and consumer confidence, even as it creates new economic possibilities.”

The survey makes clear risk management and consumer sentiment remain top concerns amid the virus’ second wave. Interest around supply chains, remote work and government response remain key issues on the mind of Utah executives, and leaders stress the need for cash reserves, flexible work plans, contingent financial models and disaster preparedness as lessons to carry forward. 

To view the full 2020-Q2 report and to learn more about the CEOutlook, visit: http://slchamber.com/ceoutlook/