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“PHS is very excited to announce that our new head football coach will be Coach Arnold Ale,” high school officials announced last week. Coach Ale (pronounced “Ah-leh”) comes to Payson High School from Los Angeles, CA, where he has served his community as the former head football coach and athletic director at Carson High School, among others. Coach Ale also has experience coaching at the collegiate and professional levels, having coached for Los Angeles Harbor College, Long Beach City College, San Jose State University, and the Cincinnati Bengals.
“Those of you with deep knowledge of football history will also recognize Coach Ale who, in college, started as a freshman for Notre Dame in 1988 to help them win the national championship and was the team captain and Hancock Bowl MVP playing for UCLA in 1991,” PHS officials added. “After college, Ale played for various teams in the NFL including the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Seattle Seahawks. He brings to Lion football a wealth of experience not only as an elite player, but more importantly, as a highly successful and knowledgeable coach.”
He holds a master’s degree in exercise science and has over 20 years of coaching and teaching experience. During that time he has coached every position on both sides of the ball and at all levels of the game.
“Coach Ale’s knowledge of football is surpassed only by his deep commitment to develop his players into men of high character, high skill, and high grit,” said PHS officials. He focuses on his three core values of love, trust, and commitment. His proven track record of excellence, both on the field and in the community, has prepared him to take the helm of Payson Football and continue to lead us to new levels of greatness.
Coach Ale says, “I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank the Payson High School Administration for believing in me. I am truly honored to be chosen to represent PHS. I look forward to meeting with the team, parents, and the Payson community to share my vision for the football program moving forward.”
The entire Ale family eagerly anticipates putting down their roots in Utah. Arnold and his wife, Sive, are the proud parents of daughters, Imeleta, age 20, and Normalina,11, and sons Uiolevanuseaulaoleolo, 18, and Reuben, age 13. Imeleta is currently a freshman volleyball student-athlete at the University of Hawaii Hilo, and son Ui is a quarterback at Golden West Junior College.
“We are enthusiastic for the future of Lion Football under the leadership of Coach Ale. More information will be coming soon about the rest of the coaching staff as well as information for players and parents,” PHS officials remarked. “In the meantime, he plans to start working with the team as soon as possible. Please join us in extending to Coach Ale and his family a warm welcome into our community. Go Lions!”
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Geneal Robbins Stickney
September 26, 1928 - April 25, 2022
Mom was loving and giving to her family and others. She became a gifted homemaker and good cook. She taught us to work hard, help around the house and yard, and enjoy the feeling of a job well done. She enjoyed decorating and flower arranging. She made a difference in children’s lives when she worked as a teachers aid in Payson Middle School, assisting those children to read better. She had a kind and generous heart, and to us she was beautiful inside and out. Mom loved going camping. We have fond memories of many fun and eventful camping trips, plus other summer vacations. Our parents loved going to Arizona as snowbirds camping and enjoying time with dear friends.
She was always serving others by making cakes or casseroles for someone in the ward, or anyone who needed her help. She was a dedicated visiting teacher and served in Young Women’s as teacher and president. She enjoyed playing the piano for Relief Society for many years. Both mom and dad enjoyed serving as campground hosts at Koholowo Girls Camp for 4 years and were dedicated Provo temple workers for several years. Mom had a strong testimony of the gospel and of the Book of Mormon and loved her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Geneal is survived by her 4 children: Pat, Kent, Kathie (Scott) Berry and Colleen (Mark) Ainge. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters and a granddaughter (Brooke Alee Berry). She will be deeply missed by her 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. located at the Payson 15th Ward Chapel, 650 West 800 South, Payson, Utah. Family and friends may attend a visitation from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be at the Santaquin Cemetery.
The Douglass & Sons general mercantile store (pictured, right) was established in Payson by William Douglass (1819-1892) and his eldest son William John Douglass (1848-1905) in the early 1880s.
The building has turned up in several photos posted by The Payson Chronicle in recent months. It stood a short stretch west of the old Huish Furniture and Casket Co. and, later, Dixon’s Market building at 51 East First North, roughly where Walgreen’s southside parking lot exists today.
William Douglass, whose parents were of Scots-Irish descent, was born in Ballybentragh, Templepatrick, County Antrim, Ireland. He married Agnes McGowan Cross in 1842 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, the same year he was baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The young family emigrated from Scotland to the United States in 1844. William was ordained a Seventy for the church on October 27, 1845, in the Nauvoo Temple.
“He and Agnes McCowan Cross had these children: Margaret Sarah, Agnes, William John, Samuel, Matilda, Eliza Roxey, Joseph and Elizabeth,” a historical record notes. “They came to Utah as pioneers in Brigham Young's 1848 Company with his wife, Agness, daughter Margaret Sarah Douglass (age 4) and infant son, William John Douglass.”
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JOEL N JOHNSON
Joel N Johnson, age 56, quietly passed away on April 19, 2022, of a brain aneurysm after a four-week battle in the hospital. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, bishop, and friend to many.
Joel was born August 3, 1965 in Westminster, California to parents David and Kay Johnson. He was the second oldest of four boys. Joel grew up in the Salt Lake Valley during his childhood and teenage years. He was a curious, serious, and very adventurous boy (always looking for an open gate). He never had on clean clothes and was fascinated with anything that moved (birds, bugs, and pets). He often tumbled down the stairs, scraped his knees, and always needed a band-aid. He loved to take his brothers fishing and exploring.
Joel attended the University of Utah, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration. He was a hard-working and determined student. His entire family are loyal Ute fans.
Joel served a Samoan-speaking mission in San Jose, California for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He taught and served the Samoan community and developed a great love for the Polynesian culture. While there, he met his beloved Polynesian queen, Susana. After she also served a mission for the Church, Susana and Joel reconnected and were later married in the Oakland California Temple on December 17, 1988. Together they had three children—one son, Keller, and two daughters, Lynicia and Dailyn.
Joel landed his first job at IBM in Waterbury, Connecticut. Joel’s job transferred his family to Longmont, Colorado in 1993,where they settled for the next 26 years. He worked as a financial controller and business planning advisor. He trained, managed, and supported multiple finance teams. He was a dedicated IBM employee for 31 years. He loved IBM and enjoyed a fulfilling career.
Joel was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various callings throughout his life. He gladly served as a Scoutmaster, a Young Men’s leader, a counselor in the bishopric, a bishop in his home congregation, and a counselor in the stake presidency. Joel and his family loved living in Longmont and made many good friends while there. After their first grandson was born, Susana and Joel decided to move to Payson, Utah to be closer to family. Most recently, Joel served as a bishop in a married student ward at Brigham Young University. He loved working with young couples and enjoyed his time serving in this unique calling. He dedicated countless hours to serving people in the Church and influenced many peoples’ lives. Joel and Susana also served in the Payson Temple. They enjoyed attending the temple together regularly.
Outside of work and church, Joel had many hobbies. He was a gardener and enjoyed working outside, beautifying his yard. He was a great writer, documenting many significant events throughout his life and writing detailed journals for each of his children. He was a genealogist and persisted in completing his own family history work. He was a planner, scheduling many family trips. He loved to travel and go on road trips with his wife, Susana. The family cherishes many fun memories made while traveling over the years. He loved sports and enjoyed watching professional hockey, basketball, tennis, and football. He was a true Utah Jazz, Colorado Avalanche, and Green Bay Packers fan. He always supported his children at their sporting events. Most of all, Joel loved the great outdoors. He was an expert fisherman and would fish from dawn to dusk, if his wife allowed. One of his most exciting fishing accomplishments was catching a five-pound cutthroat trout at Strawberry Reservoir—a goal he had tried to reach since he was a young boy. He planned epic outdoor excursions every year to enjoy the beauty of the earth and spend quality time with his family and friends.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and ICU staff of St. Mark’s Hospital for providing excellent and compassionate care for Joel throughout his extended hospitalization. Last, but certainly not least, we are eternally grateful to Joel’s best friend, Dr. Steve Aslami, who generously provided his medical knowledge, wisdom, love, and care to the family in our most difficult hours. We love you, Steve.
Joel is survived by his wife, Susana; children, Keller (Amberlee), Lynicia, and Dailyn (Storm); grandsons, Greyson and Kingston; father and mother, David and Kay; brothers, Jeff (Paula), Tyler (Gabriella), and Tony; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and friends.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse, 711 South 600 East, Payson, Utah. The viewing will be followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the Payson City Cemetery directly after the funeral service.
R. Verl Wall age 90, passed away April 23, 2022. Verl was born in Santaquin, February 23,1932 to Lionel and Edris Finch Wall. He grew up with 6 brothers and 2 sisters. At the age of 17 he lost his sight in a mining accident. That didn’t stop him. He learned braille, cane travel, and auto mechanics. He then traveled to Morristown, New Jersey to get his first guide dog. While there he met Rose Marie Thomas. They married on May 2,1953. The couple then settled in Sanatquin, Utah where they raised 4 children. Son, Joseph L Wall (Connie) of Mona, daughter, Rose Marie Larsen (Dennis) of Santaquin, son, Robert Verl Wall Junior (Laura) of Goshen, and daughter, Laura Louise Wall (Teri).
Verl ran the Conoco gas station and had an orchard on the old Wall family farm. He had 60 + years being in the fruit business. He worked a lot in the orchard. In 1988 he built a large garage with a cooler inside from where he and his wife sold local produce at their home for many years, Wall Brothers Apples and then later renamed Grandpa V’s Family Fruit Stand. The Family hung up their aprons at the fruit stand for the last time after the harvest of 2020.
Verl enjoyed camping, fishing, walking, and travel. He was always willing to tag along on any adventure. One of his favorite things was going to the gas station next door for coffee with all the guys.
Verl is survived by 3 of his children, Joe, Rose, and Rob. Grandchildren, Tracy (Aaron), Jeremy (Melissa), Kyler, Bryce, Kyle, Derrick (Taylor), Kelbie (John), and Cody (Hillary). Great-grandchildren; Atley, Bowen, Grady, Damon, Dawson, Skyler, Makayla, Tristan, Tayte, Max, Addilynn, and Harper. And his sisters; Thearl Park, Lazawn (Jack) Jarvis, and sister-in-laws Shawna Wall, and Julie Wall.
He was preceded in death by his, Parents, sweetheart Rose Marie Wall, daughter Laura Louise Wall and his brothers, Lionel Jr (Delores), Elfawn (Ruth), Venell (Eileen), Leon “Bud” (Betty), Oran, and Guy, also Brother in-law Boyd Park
Services will be held Saturday April 30, 2022 at 11:30 am graveside at the Santaquin City Cemetery. Family will greet friends at Walker funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson from 10:00 to 11:15 prior to services.
Glenn W Jackson
He was born 3/ 29/36 to Ray and Armelia Clay Jackson in Loa, Utah. He served in the U S Army from 3/11/ 55 -1/4/57 and married his sweetheart, Colleen Taylor on 12/17/55. They raised their family in Salt Lake City, Utah. His immediate family is son Steven (Margaret) Jackson, granddaughters Jaqulynn, Jenelle, Jerrica (Miranda), daughter Karen (Kyle) Cook, granddaughter Tawnee, great grandson Andrew, Jayden, great granddaughter Madalynn, grandsons Tyler and Cole, and daughter Teresa (Grace) Jackson.
He was preceded in death by: his wife Colleen, father Ray, mother Armelia Clay, and brothers Farrell, Alton Dale, and Karl, and grandson Eric Scott Hardy. Survived in life are his children, grandchildren, brother John (Judy) Jackson, and many nieces and nephews. Glenn enjoyed hunting , boating, fishing, and camping with all his family and friends. He was a man of many talents but most of all he had a huge heart! Always made others feel welcomed and loved! He was the first to stop and help out a stranger. He taught us all to be strong, loving and kind, to live life on your own terms. Thank you for all the wonderful things you taught us Dad! He will be missed this great man.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:45 til 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery. Services handled under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Payson.
A turn-of-the-century power project along 100 North in central Payson: The old Huish Furniture and Casket building (later, Dixons' Market), with its recognizable "COFFINS" sign, can be seen in the background, thus, the camera was aimed eastward along the north side of the street from about Main Street.
