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

Kaye Reynolds

Kaye Reynolds age 82, passed away at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born August 19, 1939, the fourth of seven children, born to Lester Melvin and Louise Black Greenhalgh, in Payson, Utah.

Kaye married Vear J Reynolds on her birthday, August 19, 1960, in Payson, and they were later sealed in the Provo Temple on September 2, 1978.  Together they were blessed with three children.

Kaye was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities, primary teacher being her favorite.  She also served on the Payson Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  

Kaye enjoyed being in the outdoors with family, be it fishing, camping, and traveling.  She was a talented seamstress and shared her talents with many.  Her greatest joys were being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kay is survived by her husband Vear, sons, Guy (SueAnn) Reynolds of Springville, Wade (Debbie) Reynolds of Salem, 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, and three siblings.  She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, and three siblings.

A private graveside services will be held in her honor at the Payson Cemetery.

Condolences may be offered at www.WalkerMemorials.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

 

Dawnalyn Gayle Smith Hall was born on June 27, 1954 and passed away from an aggressive form of cancer on January 28, 2022 in the loving embrace of her husband. 

Dawnalyn joined the United States Army in 1972 and served for two years. She married Ronald Hall on April 4, 1974. Dawna and Ron had five children in the first eight years of their marriage. Dawnalyn worked at Wasatch Mental Health for over 20 years, and sang many years with the Payson Civic Chorale. 

Dawnalyn had a great love for her church, especially temple and family history work, singing, quilting, and most of all for her family. 

She is survived by her husband Ron; siblings, Clark, Virginia, Christine, Roger, and Steven; her children, Mark, Michael, Crystal, Curtis, and Marinda; and 14 grandchildren. 

She will be fondly remembered whenever we hear a song she used to sing and her embrace will be felt whenever we use a quilt she made. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Payson 2nd Ward Chapel located at 274 South Main Street in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. There will also be visitation on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Walker Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.WalkerMemorials.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

James Niel Francom

August 14, 1940 – January 25, 2022

“This is a story of a man who was born many years ago when there was peace upon the land.” Those are the words of a creative, storytelling man when he attempted to write his own life history. This man was known as James Niel Francom, who passed away on January 25, 2022 at the age of 81 in the Mountain View Hospital in Payson, Utah. He died from natural causes due to old age and pneumonia. He was born on August 14, 1940 in Payson, Utah to James Derwin Francom and Velma Olive Hutchings. Niel came into this world in style as he was born in a cement house, where his grandma Hutchings delivered him. Coincidentally, the house he was born in those many years ago was only a very short distance from the hospital where he passed away. I guess you can say, his life came full circle, and his love for his hometown, Payson, drew him back home.

Niel was the 4th of 9 children, and had a deep love for his family. He was raised on a farm and worked hard hauling hay, weeding gardens, and feeding animals. Niel was a darling boy with striking, crystal blue eyes, and he sure grew up to become a handsome young man! In high school, he played the clarinet, was in a choir, and scored high on an IQ test. He graduated from Payson High in 1958.

As a young man, Niel joined the military in October of 1958 and served on a naval ship as a Navy Corpsman. He had dreams of seeing the world, but to his disappointment, the ship never left the coast of California. He served in the Navy for 4 years. Prior to serving in the Navy, Niel met his sweetheart, Jeanette Mathews, in March of 1957, when he picked her out of a car full of girls because she looked like Doris Day. Though Niel told Jeanette that he wouldn’t date anyone more than three times because he didn’t believe in going steady, somehow they ended up getting married anyway on April 22, 1961 in the Manti Utah Temple, for time and all eternity. Over the next several years, Neil and Jeanette became the parents of 8 children.

Niel’s working career took many turns as he and Jeanette raised their growing family. Niel worked as a Highway Patrolman in California; attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in hopes of becoming a school teacher; and eventually, became a Journeyman Electrician after working many varied jobs. Niel always worked hard to provide for his large family, and he believed in doing good, quality work. The changes in Niel’s career and jobs took him and his family to many places, including Long Beach, CA; Payson, UT; Gunnison, CO; Fresno, CA; Indio, CA; Delta, UT; Oak City, UT; and Grantsville, UT. Niel was a small town boy at heart who felt more comfortable in overalls. He wouldn’t be Niel without his overalls.

Niel had many talents. He could fix about anything from an old car to a kitchen sink. He was an excellent carpenter, which greatly benefited his family. He was an exceptional cook. Niel’s chicken noodle soup was a family favorite - it was mesmerizing to watch him make the homemade noodles. Niel also loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and yodeling, which brought a lot of joy to his family. His favorite pastime was watching westerns and Sci-Fi’s on TV and going to the movies, which always included popcorn and Jordan Almonds. He appreciated scenic drives where he liked looking at old barns and sunflowers as they grew spontaneously in the fields and alongside the road.

As a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Niel had a love of the scriptures and of the Savior, Jesus Christ. He not only believed the teachings of Christ, he acted upon them. It wasn’t uncommon for him to give a stranger a ride, provide aid to the homeless and destitute, and defend the weak. Niel had a compassionate and tender heart towards people and animals. 

A few years after the passing of his beloved wife, Jeanette, Niel was taken under the protective wing of his daughter, Janice, and her husband, Rick, and their family who provided exceptional, tender, loving care, until he returned to his heavenly home.

Niel passed away peacefully, eager to be with his eternal companion, Jeanette, once again. He is deeply loved by his children, grandchildren, friends and family. He is known for his larger than life personality, warm friendly smile, and contagious laugh. Niel was a friend to all, and he will be greatly missed! 

Niel is survived by his children: Roger (Dana) Francom, Grantsville, Utah; Denise (Alan) Baldy, Grantsville, Utah; Christine (Tom) McMahon, Grantsville, Utah; David (Gina) Francom, Grantsville, Utah; Melissa (Laef) Wallin, Grace, Idaho; Janice (Rick) Helm, Grantsville, Utah; Michelle (Ken) Holm, Riverton, Utah; Darin (Felicia) Francom, Saratoga Springs, Utah. 30 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; brothers: Don (Barbara) Francom, Evanston, Wyoming; Norman (Charlene) Francom, West Bountiful, Utah; Quentin (Kristine) Francom, Genola, Utah; Paul (Ruth) Francom, Santaquin, Utah; Sisters: Kathy (Terry) Powers, Mapleton, Utah; Diana (Dennis) Harward, Salem, Utah; He was preceded in death by his wife: Jeanette Mathews Francom; father: James Derwin Francom; mother: Velma Olive Hutchings Francom Holden; brother: Richard Dee Francom; sister: Rita Velate Francom Jessup and son-in-law, David (Davey) Raphael Dunn.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11 AM in the Grantsville 3rd Ward, 428 So. Hale St., Grantsville, Ut 84029.  Viewings will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 PM and Saturday morning 9:30-10:30 AM prior to services Both at the church.  Burial will follow in the Grantsville City Cemetery with US Navy Honors.

Arrangements in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. 435-884-3031

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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 

IRVIN MOORE

Irvin Joseph Moore, 87 passed away peacefully on Saturday January 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.  Funeral Services will be Friday February 4, 2022 at 10:00 am in the Slate Canyon 8th Ward Chapel.  Friends may visit with the family from 9:00-9:45 am at the church prior to the services.  There will be a live stream of the service on Friday at 10:00 am. Just go to  

www.walkersanderson.com and click view live webcast for Irvin.  Interment will be in the Clarkson City Cemetery.  Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com.  

The old Dixon’s Market building: Piecing the puzzle to its origins as the Huish Furniture and Casket Company

 

At first glance it is not easy to recognize the old Dixon’s Market building that once stood at 51 East 100 North as the location of what has been said to have been the site of Payson’s first furniture store, the Huish Furniture and Casket Company.

But imagine the building without the ornate 19th century façade and hand-painted sign advertising coffins as depicted in the photo above. Picture it transforming over time into the functionable white-brushed 20th century Dixon’s Market shown in the photograph below. Compare the windows that looked out at West Mountain and those above the front entrances that, if still standing, might be met with the enticing smells cooking at Daley Freez drive-in, located across the street today. It is here that the connection becomes clear.

Early Paysonite Walter Huish had the building constructed sometime around 1870. It housed furniture manufacturing and sales on the first floor, according to Payson Historical Society records. Caskets were manufactured upstairs.

After his death, the business was passed down to his son and operated as John Huish and Sons.

The building was sold to another Payson merchant, C.C.F. Dixon, in 1916, according to the Payson Historical Society. Mr Dixon “moved his market to this building where it was operated by several members of the family until 1972.  After the death of Douglas Dixon the building housed several other businesses until it was demolished and a car wash was constructed on part of the property.”

Pretty Edwardian Ladies

Pretty Payson ladies in Edwardian era fashion.  Miss Hannah Jones is pictured, far right, with two identified friends. Do you recognize these ladies from your old family photo albums?  Please share in the comments if you do.

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Athletic Reminiscing

Payson Chronicle subscriber Ed Meyer was reminded of his own athletic experience when he saw the huge photo of Ryker Richards on page 8 of the January 26 issue.  In 1951, Ed was a freshman and a Grants Pass Caveman third-leg runner on the high school two-mile relay team.  The Oregonian newspaper had a big picture of Ed handing off the baton to teammate Rex Defure leading to a big win against a Salem Oregon High relay team that had been unbeaten.

#phs #paysonut #paysonchronicle #paysonlions #phs_lions #thepaysonchronicle #readthepaysonchronicle 

Help Us ID

 

The old Payson High School is shown in its infancy in this early 20th century photograph.

Between 1911-1912, “Payson High School was constructed of red brick at an address to be known

as 635 South Main Street,” according to the late Madoline Dixon in her book, Peteetneet Town, A

History of Payson, Utah.  “It was located on a sage covered lot which the city had owned. Ball games

and foot races had long been held there.”

Fashionably dressed and seated, center, in the foreground is Hannah Jones.

Can you help us identify the  ladies accompanying her in this photograph? 

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 

CINDY LEE CARTER

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend Cindy Lee Carter, 65, passed away suddenly at home on January 20, 2022.

Mom was born December 2, 1956 in Payson, Utah to Hal and Bliss King; she graduated from Payson High School. She married her sweetheart Clair Carter on January 17, 1975, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple, and together they spent 47 wonderful years raising four AMAZING children and eight grandchildren.

Mom was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held several callings throughout her life, most recently serving in the relief society presidency in the Mt. View 1st ward.

A lifelong caregiver, she spent several years working as a pharmacy technician at Mt. View Family Pharmacy where she made many special friends and loved serving the public. Mom retired early in order to devote her time to those around her including her mom, and Dad’s parents, Bill and Jeanine.

She enjoyed many hobbies and interests and always had several projects keeping her busy. Mom loved making quilts and crafts for the family and giving them as gifts. Countless hours were spent every summer planting, weeding, and watering both her flower and vegetable gardens. No one was allowed to stop by the house during summer without leaving with a grocery bag full of veggies or a container of raspberry jam. Never without a book in her hand, she was incredibly proud that over the first three weeks of this year she had already read nine books.

Some of Mom’s greatest joys were spending time with Dad and the family. Whether camping, fishing, or hunting the main goal was always enjoying each other’s company. Mom and Dad loved to go places together. Traveling to Red Sox games or national parks, they loved adventuring to new places. Spending countless hours at ball games, choir concerts, and rodeos, she was always there to support her kids and grandkids. Many special times were also spent with her mom Bliss and sister Denise, craft nights, bunco, quilting, shopping or just visiting together, they were inseparable leading to them being bestowed the nickname “The Three Musketeers”.

She is survived by her husband Clair; children, Craig (Hillary) Carter, Krista (Micah) Tischner, Karrie (Zac) Clayson, Colten (Maddie) Carter; and grandchildren, Kayson, Brooklyn, Kat, Grady, Zade, Tygen, Paityn, and Cash, as well as her siblings Denise (Kent) Fowden, Larry (LeeAnn) King, and Kirk (Carol Lee) King.

Preceding her in death were her parents Hal and Bliss King, mother and father-in-law Bill and Jeanine Carter, and many special four-legged friends including Lucky, Butch, and Tito.

A funeral service will be held at the Mountain View 1st Ward Chapel, 1138 East 100 South, Payson, Utah on January, 27th 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 26th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah and Thursday morning from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service at the church. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, 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 

 

Arlis Virginia Douglass Hutchinson

Arlis Virginia Douglass Hutchinson age 99 died peacefully at her home on January 19, 2022. She was born January 17, 1923 In Payson, Utah to Charles Dixon and Winnie Nebeker Douglass.

Arlis graduated from Payson High School in 1942 where she was Student Body Vice President.  She loved organizing high school class reunions and did so for many years.

Arlis married Russell H. Hutchinson December 15, 1944 in their future home in Payson, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Utah Temple December 15, 1958. She and Russell lived in several western states while Russell worked in road construction. They owned A & R Fruit Ranch in Salem and the Fire House Restaurant in Payson. They built their home in Salem in 1960 after which they adopted two children, Val and Jan. It was in this home both she and her husband Russell passed away.

Arlis served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a Primary teacher, Cub Scout leader and Relief Society Secretary for a total of about 15 years.  She was also a member of several Bridge clubs.

Her only sibling, Phyllis Douglass Swanson, her parents and her husband, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son Val, her daughter Jan Butler (Russell), seven grandchildren; Cydney, Kelly, Kimberly, Jaime, Ryan, Kalin and Kaylee, and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem 4th Ward Chapel, 25 West Apple Blossom Way, Salem, Utah. A viewing will be held that morning prior to the service from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Walker Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.WalkerMemorials.com. 

Missing Pieces To "Dixon’s Market Block" Puzzle

PICTURED: Don’s Cafe, immediately west of Dixon’s Market at 51 East 100 North, Payson (sometime between 1939-1960). These buildings have long-since been demolished. The block, facing south onto First North, as of 2022, is flanked by a Walgreen’s franchise and Conoco gas station. 

The Dixon’s Market building at 51 East 100 North was the last among several sites occupied by the 20th century mercantile in Payson, Utah. Notable also is that its final location was east of the site of Payson’s first motion picture theater.

Dixon’s Market originally opened in 1902 in the Wightman building at 80 South Main Street, Payson. In 1905, the business was relocated inside a building at 54 North Main, and then another at 11 East and First North, “as verified by a pictured taken during the 1916 celebration noting completion of the Orem Railroad-Strawberry project,” according to the late Madoline Dixon in her book Peteetneet Town, A History of Payson, Utah.

By the early 1920s, the store was operating out of the 51 East First North building pictured here, which had been constructed by Walter Huish around 1870. According to Ms Dixon, “After Huish’s death the Furniture and Casket Co. was operated there by John Huish and Sons. After John died the building was sold to C. C. F. Dixon. Douglas Dixon followed his father as owner of Dixon’s Market and remained so until his death (1972).” 

In 1907, “The first picture show house in Payson, the Gayety Theater, was established by two men from Delta, Colo., but within a few months they sold out to George Henry Done of Payson,” according to Ms Dixon.

Payson Historical Society reports note that, in 1910, Mr Done moved the theater into a new building that he constructed on West Utah Avenue.

A more detailed description of the new Gayety Theater site presented by Ms Dixon includes that this building was located on the north side of Depot Street, between Main and First West streets in Payson.

As for its former location near Dixon's Market on First North, “In 1939, Don Cloward, a Payson native, opened a cafe in the building,” according to the Payson Historical Society.  “He later left Payson and Nate and June Thomas operated the cafe for about eight years. In the early 1960s,  Bob and Blanche Wilson, also Payson natives purchased the cafe.

“In 1963, the adjacent Page Garage building was destroyed by fire.  A new building was constructed to the east in the former parking lot to house the cafe.  It was renamed Bob's Cafe.”

Mid-Century Payson

 

Mid-Century Payson Shopping: Dixon's Market

The building, no longer standing, was located on First North, north of  Daley Freez.  Daley Freez is located at 50 East 100 North, Payson, Utah.

Some Hunter Education Courses Available Remotely

With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases throughout the state — and the big game application period quickly approaching — some hunter education instructors have been authorized to temporarily schedule courses with a completely remote option format, say Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials.

Remote field day options will be available from now until February 28, 2022. Instructor-led and in-person field days will still be available for students comfortable with these formats. For all in-person courses, please keep in mind the following:

• Classes will be limited to a total of 40 people, including the instructor, students, parents and other visitors.

• Masks are not required, but strongly recommended for everyone in the classroom.

• A social distance of at least six feet between individuals from different households will be observed, whenever possible.

Students who register for a remote option course will receive detailed instructions from their course instructor after they register through the DWR website: https://wildlife.utah.gov/hunting/hunter-education.html

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 

Lyle Topham

Our father, Lyle Wayne Topham, chose to return to our heavenly home on January 9, 2022, where our mother, his parents, nine siblings, and many close friends were waiting. Dad made his grand entrance September 23, 1934, in Santaquin to Meretta Jameson and John Wesley Topham. Dad was the youngest of 11 children in the Robbins-Topham family. Dad was always thankful for his older brothers and sisters and he needed them when his mother died when he was barely 8 years old.

Dad was a mischievous youngster and was known for many things, among them was his “love” of school where his friends said he “disliked most teachers and hated the rest”. Dad joined the Navy and served on the USS Black 666. He was honorably discharged in 1958.

On August 21, 1959, dad hit the jackpot when he was sealed to our mother, Ora Beth Bramall, in the Salt Lake City temple. Together they had four amazing children.

Dad retired from Nebo School District where he worked in the maintenance department, serving as a custodian at Payson High School for 25 years.

Dad had an immense love for being outdoors and especially loved hunting and fishing with his family. He loved spending this time with his family and friends and creating wonderful memories. His greatest love was his wife and children. We kids barely knew what a babysitter was as when mom and dad went out, the whole family went out.

Dad was a very talented man with a witty personality. He was always quick with a joke, although not always the cleanest.

We love you Dad, and we thank you for being our dad. Thank you for teaching us by example and deed. We can’t wait to see you and Mom again. Until then, Dad, give ‘em hell. With great love and appreciation, Lee, Lorrie, Todd, and Jory.

Lyle is survived by his children, Lee Wayne (Sandra) Topham, Lorrie Ann (Rodney) Diamond, Todd Wesley (Brenda) Topham, and Jory Lynn (Jessica) Topham, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

We want to thank Canyon Home Health and Hospice, namely Tom, Bailey, Chelsea, and Jennifer.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East where friends may call from 9:00 - 10:30 am prior to services. Interment will military honors will be at the Santaquin City Cemetery. Share condolences at www.brownfamilymortuary.com