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The Tonsorial Torch

Barber Ezekiel “Zeke” Dean (standing, far right) blow-dries a young client’s hair. Barbers Jack Wignall (center) and Ernest Coombs (far left) clip, shave, and style men seated in barber chairs at Dean’s Tonsorial Parlor, 12 South Main Street, in early 20th Century Payson.

A turn-of-the-century print advertisement for  Zeke Dean’s “Tonsorial Parlor” appeared frequently in the Payson Globe Header newspaper.

An advertisement appeared in The Paysonian newspaper in November 1917. Here, H. F. (Henry Foster) Badham, “The Barber,” promised good treatments in haircutting and shavings at his shop on the lower-level of the Bank Building.

The symbolic swirling peppermint candy-stick pole outside Lou’s Barber Shop at 10 North Main Street marks a tradition preserved in the historic Downtown. Barbershops have come and gone in Payson, but the trade has largely remained part of the district’s scene dating as far back as the 1800s. 

And Zeke Dean stands out among influential barbers from Downtown Payson’s early formation.

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"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

~ Helen Keller

Samuel E Baldwin

November 25, 1949 - June 13, 2024

Samuel E. Baldwin passed away peacefully at home on June 13th, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on November 25th, 1949, to Earl and Hazel Gordon Baldwin.

He attended school in Beaver, Utah and served his country in Vietnam. He worked at Geneva Steel for 30 years until it shut down. After retiring from Geneva, he worked for Payson City. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He married Sandra Keel, and they had three sons. They later divorced and he married Christie (Chris) Palmer who brought along three daughters.

He enjoyed hunting with his boys and spending time with family and friends in Scofield.

Sam never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His family and many friends care deeply for him. Everyone will greatly miss him.

He is survived by his wife Chris, his sons, Shane (Mia) Baldwin, Shawn Baldwin, Shad Baldwin, three step-daughters, Jennifer (Rhett) Huff, Kelly Hopkins, and Jessica (Todd) Credaroli, siblings, Duane Baldwin, Louise Kelsey, Dale (Elaine) Baldwin, Jean (John) Johnson, 15 grandkids, 9 great grandkids, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel, sister-in-law Corrine Baldwin, brother-in-law Sheldon Kelsey and daughter-in-law Melinda Pay Baldwin.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 274 South Main Street in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. There will also be visitation on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Interment with military honors will be in Payson City Cemetery.

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Celebrating Salmon Suppers

From Park Ward To Payson City

For all to have secured their place at the table at the summer’s Payson City Salmon Supper, consider yourself lucky. Despite the stretch of a month’s distance between now till the August 2 fresh fish feasting, the tickets have already sold out.

Since its benevolent beginnings, the annual salmon fry celebration in Payson has grown with each successive year.

PHOTO: Salmon sizzles on flaming open grills set up behind the reflective Payson Memorial Park Pond at the 2016 Salmon Supper.

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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

Vern A Butler

Vern A Butler age 78, was born September 26, 1945. He passed away on June 15, 2024. Vern conquered his lifelong battle against pain and passed away peacefully. He was the beloved husband of Claris Lee Butler. He was her Prince Charming and her Knight in Shining Armor. They shared many happy and wonderful years together. They were married in 1963. They were sealed for all time and eternity on May 12, 1967. They were blessed to spend 60 years 9 months 7 days and 52 minutes together. They look forward to being reunited and together forever.

Vern was born in Payson, Utah. He is the son of Milton Theron Butler and Mildred June Whiteing. He was the fourth of six children While growing up he spent his time roaming fields and mountains near Spring Lake, Utah. He graduated from Payson High School. Then went on to complete Utah Barber School in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In 1965, Vern and Claris moved to Evanston, WY to begin their lives together. Vern served his community for 45 years as a barber stylist. His patrons loved coming to see him regularly. His journey into archery began at a young age. After his older brother Earl made and gifted him with his first bow. Vern started making his own arrows from Cattail stems. He devoted many years of his life to share his passion of traditional archery with others. His passion for spending time with nature and his family is unmatched. He was a master fletcher (arrow maker) and enjoyed sharing that talent with those he loved. He shared that passion for fletching with customers all over the world. Vern took first place at a World Wide Fletching Three Arrow competition. He ran Butler’s Field Sports for 11-plus years. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Vern will be remembered for his love of the outdoors.

Vern is survived by his beloved wife and princess, Claris Lee Butler. His sons, Codie Butler and Chad (Katie) Butler. His 10 precious grandchildren, Ashley, Christopher, Brittany, Cassidy, Maisie, Brian, Harley, Katie, Davey and Abby. His 9 amazing great-grandchildren, Arianna, Jayden, Malachi, Morgan, Caleb, Miles, Olivia, Noah, and Lil’ Christopher. He is survived by his siblings Joann, Debbie, and Jeff.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He lost his brothers, Gary and Earl. His precious princesses and daughters, VaLena & Bobbi Jo, were lost too soon. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 21st, 2024. The service will be at the Sage St Chapel, 201 Sage St in Evanston, WY. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM. With graveside services to take place in Spanish Fork, UT at Spanish Fork Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Vern’s family would like to thank Evanston Regional Hospital staff for their excellent care and support for him at this time.

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

Kathleen Hill Spencer Reilly Muhlestein

It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Sara Kathleen Hill Spencer Reilly Muhlestein, who passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  

Kathleen was born in Payson on August 18, 1942, as the only child of Clarence and Lenore Sterling Hill.  She attended school in Payson and graduated from Payson High School, she later received her degree in Education from BYU.  In 1963 she married her high school sweetheart, Clark Spencer, they had three children together but later divorced. In 1993 she married her Irishman and eternal companion, Thomas Reilly; their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Utah Temple, they were able to spend the next 15 years together traveling and making a lifetime of memories. Tom passed away in late 2007. In 2009 Kathleen met and married the last love of her life Glenn Muhlestein. Glenn was the answer to her lonely heart, they fell in love and continued to travel and enjoy 15 amazing years together including serving an LDS Service Mission at the Heber Valley Girls Camp.  Glenn loved and compassionately cared for Kathleen right until the end. 

Kathleen enjoyed a 25-year career teaching Kindergarten and Second Grade at Lake Shore and Goshen Elementary Schools.  She also spent one year being an exchange teacher at Laie Elementary in Laie, Hawaii. She loved the kids she was trusted to teach. She was a published poet and wrote beautiful poems. She was the life of the party; she liked to have fun and could bring a smile to most anyone’s face that she came in contact with.  Kathleen was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, holding many callings but especially enjoying the time she spent teaching Nursery. She was a member of the Junior Cultus, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and a lifelong member (and past president) of the Icelandic Association of Utah. After her retirement she spent many days volunteering at the Peteetneet Academy Museum. When younger she was also involved in the American Legion where she was a pro at coercing her kids to peddle poppies on their hike from their home on Cow Lane to the racetrack for the Memorial Day horse races. 

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and her second husband Tom. She is survived by her husband Glenn, and by her three children Sallie (Guyle) Deuel of Santaquin, Aimee (Kirk) Gamble of Payson, and Craig (Alison) Spencer of Queen Creek, Arizona her 11 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren and many bonus children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

Thank you to Canyon Home Health and the Beehive Home for helping to care for her during her recent struggles. A special thank you to Tom, Chelsea, Clark, Kori, Tonya, Edith, Homer, Tori, and Pan. 

Kathleen had a great group of friends, most have preceded her in death, but special thanks to Verlyn Jensen who has been an incredible friend and spent many hours over Kathleen’s final years providing support to Kathleen and Glenn.

Kathleen will be missed by many, the world is not a better place without her in it, but she undoubtedly had a great reunion in Heaven being able to reunite with her parents, her eternal companion Tom, and many great friends. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 274 South Main Street in Payson, Utah. Visitation prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. There will also be visitation on Monday, June 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery. The service will be streamed live. 

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

JAN EUGENE WYNN

Jan Eugene Wynn reunited with his sweetheart and eternal companion, Sherleen, on June 9, 2024. He was devoted to his family and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He truly loved serving the Lord and was busy performing ordinances in the temple until the day before his passing. 

Jan was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on February 13, 1937, to Eugene Woodrow Wynn and Edith Isabell Snarr Wynn. He was raised on a farm learning the value of hard work. He fondly remembers playing with his siblings and Snarr cousins. Jan attended schools in Idaho and Oregon and graduated from Ontario High School in Ontario, Oregon, where he excelled in basketball, track, and math classes. 

After high school graduation and two years of college, Jan was called to serve a 3-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northern Far East Mission, serving the people of Japan. He loved the Japanese people and continued to maintain many friendships with the Japanese people he met throughout his life. During his mission, the length of Asian missions was shortened to 2½ years.

After Jan’s mission in Japan, he continued attending the University of Idaho and earned two bachelor's degrees, one in civil engineering and the other in mathematics. While at the University of Idaho, he had several jobs. One was to cook for a sorority house. He has always joked about his potato peeling skills that he learned from that. He also learned to give haircuts in college. He purchased a nice set of hair clippers and up until his passing he maintained a select clientele that preferred his buzz cuts. 

Following graduation, Jan was employed as a mathematician for the Thiokol Chemical Corporation in Brigham City, Utah. During this time, he met the love of his life, Sherleen Newton. They were married and sealed for time and eternity on August 26th, 1963, in the Logan Utah Temple, by his grandfather, Abner C. Snarr. 

They began their married life in Logan, Utah, where he pursued a master’s degree in mathematics at Utah State University and later earned his doctorate in mathematics at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. With his doctorate, he was hired as a mathematics professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, where he continued his career, except for taking a sabbatical for a year at BYU Hawaii. Living in Hawaii was a great social and cultural experience for his family. Jan enjoyed his career at BYU, teaching over 12,000 students, and was awarded Mathematics Teacher of the Year in 1997. He was very popular among the students for his witty humor and creativity in teaching mathematics, including his very-well known mathematical “vest trick.”

Jan and Sherleen valued self-sufficiency, emergency preparedness, and teaching their children to work, so they built a home and created a small farm on 2 1⁄2 acres in Mapleton, Utah. On their farm, they had a family milk cow, raised their beef, pigs, chickens, and honeybees, and grew an orchard with several fruit trees and two extensive vegetable gardens.

Jan had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and served faithfully in many Church callings, including bishop in the Mapleton 4th Ward. In 2003, he and Sherleen met with Thomas S. Monson, where he received the sealing power and authority to serve as a sealer in the Provo Temple and then later in the Payson Temple. 

Jan was actively involved in the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. He always enjoyed working in his garden, especially growing tomatoes, raspberries, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. He loved to share math riddles and provide individual tutoring to family and friends.

In 2014, Jan and Sherleen sold their farm in Mapleton and moved to Payson, Utah. They enjoyed spending their last few years meeting new friends and neighbors and continued to serve in the Payson temple. 

 Jan was able to return to Japan in 2018 and visit many places within his mission. In anticipation of the trip, he studied for hundreds of hours to perfect and update his Japanese and after 60 years was again fluent in Japanese.

Jan is survived by his children, Michelle (Randy) Stevens, Santaquin, Utah; Michael (Brooks) Wynn, American Fork, Utah; Angie Allphin, Payson, Utah; Bruce (Barbara) Wynn, Burnsville, Minnesota; Mark (Delinda) Wynn, Boise, Idaho; Miriam (Aric) Overson, St. George, Utah; brother, Alden (Tami) Wynn; sisters, Mary Suzanne Peterson and Georganna (Lynn) Barton; 22 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren with 2 more on their way.

Jan is preceded in death by his wife, Sherleen Newton Wynn; his parents, Eugene Woodrow Wynn, and Edith Isabell Snarr Wynn; his brother, G. Brent Wynn; sister, Dixie Isabell (Don) Leavitt; sisters-in-law, Colleen (Alden) Wynn, Marilyn Newton, and LouAnn (Steve) Bessinger; and great-granddaughter, Alta Wynn Metz.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 6-8:00 pm, and Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 am, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 am. All will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1138 East 100 South in Payson, Utah. Interment will be in Payson Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah. 

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

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SUMMIT CREEK

The city at the valley’s divide.

“Driving Traditions”

PHOTO: An unidentified man waits in the queue for Elorum Tischner to fuel up his Model T Ford at Tischner’s uncle’s Chevrolet garage. Broadbent Chevrolet Company was located on the south side of Main Street, Santaquin, Utah. This photograph was taken between 1929-1932.

Santaquin provides a home and community to families in the modern Twenties. In the 1920s, for Elorum Tischner and Amanda Beckstead the accommodation and friendship of Santaquin came with the essentials required to provide for a family. Employment and income.

Find the rest of this story in the June 12, 2024 edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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A mural masterpiece at the museum and city center block in Santaquin by husband and wife artists Kyle and Lena Vincent features two central figures in the city’s history. Do you know who they are? 

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

HELEN LOUISE WALKER

Be It Fun, Food, Or Fashion: We Want Your Downtown Payson Story

Advertisements appearing in Payson’s weekly newspaper hint at the fashionable trends found in Downtown Payson at Lant & Persson Co. The Lant & Persson company incorporated in 1915 as a “general merchandist business” with Payson as its principal place of business. “The capital stock is $10,000 in shares of the par value of $10 each,” noted an article published in the Ogden Daily Standard in March 1915. The initial board of directors were the incorporators Eph Coombs, W. F. Persson, John Tanner Lant, Reid Persson and John Persson.

The Lant & Persson clothier shop was located at 75 South Main Street. Yummy

Thai restaurant is located in this building today.

Tell us about your memories of Downtown Payson or your experiences in the district. Share your hopes for the future in whatever way is meaningful to you. Email your story to paysonchronicle@gmail.com.

Wedding Bells Ringing

 

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