In This Week's Edition

 

SUMMIT CREEK

 

The city at the valleys’ divide.

“Trueworthy”

Mary “Truewortha” Carter York (1841-1932)

Orphaned by eleven. Healer into her nineties.

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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

RONALD ZEEMAN

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather returned home to his

Heavenly Father early Monday, December 12, 2023. Ronald Jay Zeeman was born on January

17, 1956, to John Darrell and Helena VanderToolen Zeeman in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ron graduated from Payson High School and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints in the Netherlands. He met the love of his life, Cherie Lynn Manning while

attending a BYU party. Ron and Cherie were married in the Salt Lake Temple in August 198 and

began their family soon after.

Ron was a man of many talents, stories, and a self-made MacGyver. He loved art, pioneer and

Native American history, outdoor survivalism, scouts, technology, volunteering in search and

rescue, and being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Throughout his life, Ron worked for his father’s

construction company, at Nature’s Sunshine, in bronze casting, at Utah Valley Regional Medical

Center, and lastly as the Data Center Manager at BYU.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cherie Lynn Manning Zeeman, daughters Stephanie (Dan)

Ockey, Amy (Cameron) Baldwin, Cheralyn (Erik) Dansie, sons Justin (Karin) Zeeman, David

(Megan) Zeeman, brothers Raymond (Ellen) Zeeman, Jeff (Terrie) Zeeman, Dana (Darcie)

Zeeman, sisters Lynette (Jerry) Bradford, Rochelle (Vic) Jones, 16 grandchildren, and two great-

grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother David Zeeman, father J. Darrell

Zeeman, and mother Helena (VanderToolen) Zeeman.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023, at The Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 12625 Spring Lake Road in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be

prior from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the church. There will also be visitation from 6:00 p.m. to

8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson,

Utah. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

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

www.WalkerMemorials.com.

IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION

 

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

DR. FRED OPENSHAW

 

Beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Fred Henry C Openshaw, passed away on December 7, 2023.  He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 30, 1938, to Fred Openshaw and Angeline Elizabeth Vilsmeyer Openshaw.  He attended schools in Mt. Iron, Minnesota, Santaquin, Utah, San Carlos, California, Redwood City, California, Seoul, Korea, and Payson, Utah where he graduated from Payson High School.  He received the following degrees: BS in Animal Science, MS in Education, and Ed.D. in Education, all earned from BYU.  He retired as Superintendent of Tintic School District in 1995. He loved the community of Eureka and the support he received. He was then appointed as Superintendent of Fort Morgan School District, in Fort Morgan, Colorado.  In total, he worked 40 years in education with 28 of those years as Superintendent. He was awarded by the Utah Rural Schools Association as the Outstanding Rural School Superintendent in 1984.   He served in the Utah National Guard progressing to the rank of Colonel, at one point as Commandant of the OCS/NCO Academy at Camp Williams and Troop Command Commander. He also served in the Army Reserve spending his last 3 years of service at the Pentagon bringing his total of combined military service to 39 years. He was a graduate of the Army War College, class of 1983.

Fred married the love of his life and eternal companion, Agnes Patricia Tanner on December 4, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple. Shortly thereafter, they relocated to Tacoma, Washington while Fred was stationed at Fort Lewis on active duty in the army during the Berlin Crisis.  Following his discharge from active duty they returned to Santaquin, Utah.  Fred went back to teaching at Tintic High School in Eureka, Utah as well as helping on the family farm.  He loved being able to work alongside his Dad and eventually his children and grandchildren on the family farm.

Although Fred was born of pioneer heritage, at age 21 he was converted and baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He loved to serve and magnified his callings which included: Stake High Councilor, Bishop of the Santaquin Center Ward for 5 years, and later served with his wife as CES Missionaries for the Utah Valley Stake Institute.  He also loved serving as an Ordinance Worker at the Payson, Utah Temple.

Following World War II, at a young age, he traveled with his parents to Korea and Japan. This sparked a love of travel throughout his entire life.  He especially loved Disneyland and going on cruises with his family. 

Organizations that Fred belonged to included: American Legion Post 84, Sons of the Utah Pioneers Squaw Peak Chapter, Eureka-Tintic UT Elks Lodge #711, Santaquin Library Board, and Summit Creek Irrigation.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Angeline Openshaw, and his half-siblings, Glen Openshaw, Carl Openshaw, and Darlene Parker. In addition, he was preceded in death by his  aunt, Orchard Marie Openshaw Howard, and uncle, William Franklin Openshaw who he considered like siblings.  He is also preceded in death by his beautiful granddaughter, Hope Elise Quigley.   He is survived by his wife, Patricia of 62 years, and his children, Teresa Openshaw Hansen, Fred Colvin (Carlotte) Openshaw, Carolyn O. (Scott) Quigley, Debra O. (David) Wasson, Reece Eli (Amber) Openshaw, and Mark Henry (Kristi) Openshaw. He is also survived by his 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Canyon Home Care & Hospice and especially to Paige Steele who provided much support and comfort.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Downtown Building, 90 South 200 East, Santaquin, Utah.  A viewing will be held at Brown Family Mortuary on Thursday, December 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  No viewing will be held on Friday before the service. Interment with military honors will be at the Santaquin City Cemetery.

Introducing: SUMMIT CREEK: The city at the valleys’ divide.

“At Home With The Smiths”

The Santaquin home of the William Robert and Sarah Jane Nissonger Smith family around 1898 (address unknown). Pictured seated in front of the picket fence, Sarah Schlosser Nissonger. Standing behind the fence (left-right): Phoebe Elizabeth Smith Weed, Edwin Wardle Weed, Henry Clarence Smith, Frederick John Wall, Ida Smith Conover (behind John), Margaret Ann Smith York, Sarah Jane Nissonger Smith, Nonna York holding baby Vernice Madge York (Stapley), Bertice Alvin Smith, Arminta Smith Tuckett, Fred Wall holding baby Philip Elfawn Wall, Sarah Jane Smith Wall, Willard Harvey Smith, and William Robert Smith.

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

Jeneil Deuel

Our beautiful mother, Jeneil Badham Deuel, rejoined the love of her life December 6, 2023.  She was born in Payson, Utah June 16, 1942 to Earl Don and Hazel Crump Badham.  After graduating from Payson High School she married John Boyd Deuel and raised 2 boys in their home in Santaquin.  Jeneil had many roles through the years. Aside from being a mother and wife she operated a salon, worked in the medical field, worked at Young Living Farms and Santaquin seniors. She was very passionate about the American Legion and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, donating countless hours.  She was recognized by Santaquin City and honored for her service and positive role in the local community.  

As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jeneil loved singing in the choir and had a beautiful singing voice. The best way to describe Jeneil is “Loving”. She was always there with open arms to comfort you and let you know that you are loved. She loved her grandchildren and always had a treat for them, even if she had to sneak them a sugar cube.  Jeneil loved her family more than anything and always made it a point to call each and every one of them to sing happy birthday.

She is survived by her 2 sons Guyle (Sallie) and Shannon (Alyson), along with many bonus children (Jen, Dean, Andrew and many more). She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Geri (Ron) Jensen and Lynnie (Vic) Ballard plus many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 brother, Dick Badham, and 2 sisters, Sue Robinson and Carolyn Reed.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East. A viewing will be held at the church Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to the services. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery.

 

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Orchard View Assisted Living and especially Kelley for all of your love and support through this difficult time.

December 6, 2023

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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

RICKEY GLEN LAMB

Rickey Glen Lamb, 81, passed away in Payson, Utah on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in his home from natural causes. However, we suspect the love of his life, Sharon, called him home early to prepare for Christmas.

Rickey was born on August 29, 1942, in Provo, Utah to Glen D. and Jennie Reah Anderson Lamb.  He was the fourth of seven children: M. Gene, Glenice, William, Rickey, Kaye, John Dee, and Charles R.  He graduated from Provo High School in 1960 where he was a ferocious wrestler.  He met Sharon Spencer in 1959, after pinning her then boyfriend during a wrestling match in Payson, began dating and married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 25, 1961.  They were married nearly 60 years when Sharon passed in 2021.

 

Rickey started his professional career with Geneva Steel in Provo as an accountant.  He then accepted a position with US Steel in East Carbon, Utah.  From there, when the opportunities presented themselves, he pursued positions with various mining related companies including Getty Oil, Anschutz, Cyprus Amax, and Phelps Dodge.  This took him and his family from Utah and across the United States, including Broomfield, Delta, Steamboat Springs and Castle Rock, Colorado; London, Kentucky; Tucson and Globe, Arizona.  Later in his career, while working in Tucson, Rickey went back to school and earned his bachelor’s degree through the University of Phoenix. During 2006, he and Sharon retired and returned to Sharon’s childhood home in Payson, Utah. 

 

Rickey was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints earning a Master M-Man and serving in several positions including Bishop of the Dragerton Ward in East Carbon, Young Men’s President, Scoutmaster, softball/basketball coach, Gospel Doctrine Instructor, Stake Presidency Counselor (Globe Arizona Stake) and Home Teacher.  He also sang in the choir and played a note or two on the piano when needed. 

 

Rickey loved hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, reading, crosswords, playing card games, driving, and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s endless activities. He loved cool cars and trucks, officiated high school wrestling, and was a Bingo Caller extraordinaire.

 

Above all he loved family.  He was our rock, our leader, our mentor, our hero, and the perfect example of love, Integrity, kindness, devotion, and compassion.  He never met a stranger and always, always, always had a hug waiting for anybody and everybody.

 

He is survived by all seven of his children: Cory Spencer (Tracy) Lamb (Spanish Fork, UT), Jamie Kaye (Rodney) Jones (Monument, CO), Glenda Lamb (Greg) Hicks (Aurora, CO), John Rickey Lamb (Steamboat Springs, CO), Michael Brian (Julie) Lamb (Lexington, KY), Jordan Karl (Jennifer) Lamb, (Parker, CO), and Rebecca Lamb (Payson, UT), 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen D. and Jennie Reah Anderson Lamb, his spouse, Sharon Spencer, and his first grandchild Morgan Renee Hicks.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Building at 681 East 500 North in Payson. A viewing at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West in Payson Sunday evening December 10, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PM and at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM the morning of the funeral at the church. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery immediately following the funeral services.

Condolences may be sent to the family at walkermemorials.com

Monuments To The Cowboy Life: Jeff Wolf Sculpts By Western Creed

Symbols. Stories. Brands.

“If you are going to have a story, have a big story, or none at all.”

― Joseph Campbell

Stories

BIG and weekly

in The Payson

Chronicle.

Pictured: “Circle of Life” by Utah County sculptor Jeff Wolf

See more of the artist’s work at https://www.jeffwolfstudios.com/ and in printed editions of The Payson Chronicle.

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Desert Blossoms

 WEST TO PROSPERITY: Desert Blossoms ☀️ coming up in December.  Pictured: Utah mining magnate, Jesse Knight

Fairbanks House

 

Coming up this week

in DIXON-FAIRBANKS

 

There’s a place in Payson’s heart at the junction of faith and industry, a place called Dixon-Fairbanks.

 

"The Fairbanks House"

The oldest timber-frame house in North America, the Fairbanks House Museum at 511 East Street, Dedham, Massachusetts, pictured here, courtesy of Paysonian-to-the-core Coralee Wilson and family. Cora, who has restored and resides in another historic home, a Dixon family mansion on North Payson Main, toured the c1637 Fairbanks ancestral home site on a New England trip earlier this year.

 

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Happy Thanksgiving 2023

 

New Payson High On The Horizon

 

November 15, 2023 Edition

 

Dixon-Fairbanks

 

Meet us at the junction of faith and industry, a place called Dixon-Fairbanks. Coming up this week in print. 

Lions Put The Giving In Thanksgiving And Upcoming Milestone

 

The Payson Lions Club’s charter was signed in the Roaring 1920s. This historical event brought today’s den to the task of party planning for a one hundredth birthday party in March 2024. Be it small or grand, Payson Lions intend to celebrate the milestone with the organization's overarching theme. Helping others.

Payson Lions gathered November 9 for an early Thanksgiving dinner at Doug and Sandy Huff’s Spring Lake home. Sandy prepared a superb meal using ingredients generously purchased and donated by longtime Lions, Junior and Shirley Kester of Genola.

The main course was topped off with dessert: Frosted bakery donuts and Sandy's homemade pumpkin delight that officially dethroned the standard pie of that fruit for Thanksgiving eating.

The autumn gathering’s main discussion centered on Lionism's humanitarian heart. Guest speakers were Kena Mathews, Housing Director for Community Action Services & Food Bank, and Heather Houge with United Way. These compassionate ladies spoke about efforts underway to prevent the deaths of unsheltered people as temperatures dip ever lower in the cold months ahead.

Volunteer shifts at Utah County warming stations and donations of blankets were requested.

A reference was noted for those interested to log onto justserve.org for further details and sign-ups for volunteer shifts at warming stations from December through March 31.

Details on the Payson Lions Club’s efforts to help with this important need are expected to unfold soon.

Along with plans for a 100th birthday celebration.

Veterans Day 2023

 

We are remembering two of our favorite WWII veterans today, brothers reunited overseas, Myron Vivan and Robert Carter Olson. 

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WEST TO PROSPERITY

 

Miners of Tintic—George Truman "Trum" Pickering (1881-1968) is pictured standing (right) beside his brother John Wesley Pickering (1883-1955). The man standing on the left side is unknown.

A well-traveled miner portrait turns thoughts toward the Pickering family’s connections with Tintic mines, Eureka, Payson City, and communities between. We sat down with descendants whose memories arching from Tintic and southern Utah County are insightful to the region's story. The result of our conversation is coming up soon in The Payson Chronicle.