Happy Day Of The Dog

In celebration of International Dog Day we introduce you to our brown eyed girl, Kalisen, AKA Kallie. Kallie is a beautiful and clever rescue dog. She was adopted from Paws For Life Utah in Heber City, https://pflu.org. She is a very good girl indeed. Happy Day of the Dog! 

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Mourning the Passing of Our Friend: Forthcoming Funeral Services

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.

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

Colleen Sheffield

A happy reunion is taking place in heaven. Colleen (Watson) Thomson Sheffield, age 95, passed away August 18, 2024. Colleen was born February 28, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Frank Delbert Thomson and Naoma Watson Thomson. Naoma passed away shortly after Colleen’s birth, and she was raised by her father along with her maternal grandmother Magna Marker Watson and her stepmother Audrey Holmes Thomson. How joyful it must be for her mother, Naoma, to be reunited with her after 95 years apart. We are certain her beloved husband, Dale, was also there to greet her with open arms. And her faithful companion, Midget, was surely wagging her tail in delight at seeing her again.

Colleen loved her younger adopted sister Dixie Jean (Adair) and often reminisced about their childhood, some of which was spent in Washington State. Colleen’s sweetness remained from beginning to end. Her love for beauty never faded; she found joy in the petals of African violets, the splendor of roses, the majesty of mountains, and the calm of clouds in a blue sky. She loved oohing and awing at beautiful rocks. And as a child and into adulthood, she always took joy in flying a kite!

While Colleen was preparing to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she was working in a bank. It is here she met the love of her life: Dale Bingham Sheffield. Dale had come to the bank to take out a loan. She chose to marry Dale and had to wait many years to serve that mission together with him. Dale and Colleen were married on May 22, 1953, in the LDS Salt Lake City Temple.

She was known for her hard work and thrifty budgeting. And for excellently making the food money stretch for a family of 10! She was an excellent cook, well-versed in preparing the classics. Fresh bread, popcorn balls, cinnamon rolls, mashed potatoes, meat, and gravy are all happy memories for her posterity. Her family was the most important thing in her life, the foundation of everything she held dear.

Writing in her journal was very important to her. She also wrote to her two sons Michael and Bryce and daughter Laurie on their missions, never missing a week. It is a marvel that she found the time with 5 daughters still at home all the while running the farm! Later in life, she was able to answer the call to serve that long-awaited mission with her husband Dale as her companion. They served together as senior missionaries in the Utah, Cove Fort mission. As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Colleen served in the leadership of every women’s organization throughout her life. She served as Relief Society president, Primary president and councilor, and Young Women’s president.

She is survived by her eight loving children: Laurie Sant (Tom), Michael Sheffield (Wendy), Bryce Sheffield (Kathleen), Peggy Hegerhorst (Bruce), Cindy Carter (Alan), Marianne Hawkins (Ron), Diane Ferrin (Layne), and Daleen Olsen (Kevin). Colleen was also blessed with 36 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, stepmother, adopted sister, husband, and son-in-law, Joel Harmer.

Colleen had a joyful spirit and loved a good game of CanRum and Kick the Can. Colleen was always willing to go down a slippery slide with the grandkids. And, because of her petite stature, she made it look easy. Small in stature but large in spirit, she testified of her love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in so many ways! As her posterity, we celebrate the life she lived and the person she is. We look joyfully towards the day when we can embrace her again.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to Cindy and Alan Carter and family for the loving care she received in your home. And to Lynn Mackenzie for being the piece of the puzzle that made it all work. Your dedication, compassion, and warmth brought comfort and peace to her life, and for that, we are forever thankful. You made a significant difference not only in her life but in ours as well. We are also thankful for the support and care provided by the staff at Maple Creek Home Health & Hospice. Thank you for being there for her and for treating her with such love and respect.

We love you, Mom!

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Genola at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 West Main Street, Genola, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, Aug 30, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East Santaquin, Utah 84655 and Saturday prior to the funeral service from 9:00 - 10:30 am at the Genola church. Share condolences at www.brownfamilymortuary.com

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For your Golden Onion Days parade experience: the Payson Lions Club scones will be frying up gold’n delicious again on Main Street. Keep in mind, the Lions’ scones are so HOT they sold out early last year. While supplies last only. #paysonutah #goldenoniondays #paysonlionsclub #utahisrad #paysonchronicle #thepaysonchronicle #readthepaysonchronicle #utahfundraiser

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In This Week's Edition

 

Coming up in this week's edition in print

WEST TO PROSPERITY

“Twelve Miners”

Wives and children, foremen and townspeople gathered at the mine entrance all afternoon, some into the night. Nora Allen held her infant son and the hope she’d see her husband walk out of the catastrophe inside. Seven Zierold children needed their father. Elfrieda, their mother, stayed by the entrance, frantic, sleeping a sparse few minutes at a time as day one, September 17, 1914, drifted into the fainting future.

Hope was a flickering candle inside the Centennial-Eureka mine.

PHOTOS: The Centennial-Eureka Mine. This photo is similar to the image circulating in Utah newspapers relating the circumstances and aftermath of the September 17, 1914 cave-in at the Oklahoma stope inside the Centennial-Eureka mine.

Eureka City Marshal John August Allen (right) with wife, Cora Cordelia.

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

JOSEPH ALAN WORTHEN

Joseph Alan Worthen, affectionately known as Joe, Mr. Worthen, Coach, Bishop, Dad, and the name he was most proud of: Grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home in Payson, Utah, on August 16th, 2024, at the age of 85.

Joe was Born on November 10th, 1938 in Panguitch, Utah. He was the 11th of 12 children. On September 19th, 1959, Joe married the love of his life Deanna Griener. They spent nearly 65 wonderful years together. Their bond was a beautiful blend of love, wit, and humor—qualities they shared with everyone around them.

Joe played basketball for the University of Utah, Dixie State and Utah State where in 1961 he earned a degree in Physical Education and Mathematics. He coached basketball and taught math for over 30 years at Payson High School. In 1984 Joe took on the role of Community School/City Recreation Director for Payson City, where he continued working until 1999. He worked on the volunteer fire department for many years. He loved payson and loved serving the community.

In his retirement, Joe could be found at his cabin at Panguitch Lake, where fishing became his “mission,”. When he was not at the cabin he spent many hours with his close knit group of friends, “the gang”.

Joe is survived by his four children: Wendi (Rick) Jewett, Rick (Shawnie) Worthen, Kris Ann (Darryl) Biggs, and Russell (Kodi) Worthen, along with 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Sheldon Dick (Joan) Worthen and his sister Jean (steve) Dickson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deanna, his parents Herbert and Alice, and nine of his siblings.

The Worthen family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the community for loving Joe as much as they did and for all the support they have received.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Payson 3rd Ward building, 274 South Main Street, Payson, Utah. Visitations will be held at the church on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and on Wednesday at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m., prior to the funeral.

Interment will follow in the Payson City Cemetery, 805 East 400 North, Payson.

 

In This Week’s Edition

 

Welcome Mat Set Out Monday Morning

 

West to Prosperity: FUTURES

 

PICTURED (clockwise): Will Pickering, John Allen, and Charles White. William Pickering and Charles White were born in Payson in 1878, and John Allen in Santaquin,1869. 

Three friends gathered for a portrait. Three futures stretched out before them. One would win the Homestead lottery, but die tragically, at 27, after walking home alone from a night dance in a bone-chilling Uintah January. Another served Latter-day Saint missions and in church leadership roles, and in politics as councilman, mayor, county commissioner, and state legislator. The third would enforce the law as marshal of Eureka City, and oversee mines as a foreman at the Humbug and Centennial.

 

Payson Labor Day Celebration A Home-Calling

How does it call out to you?

Days of onions, of homecoming, or harvest: Whichever way you frame it, Payson’s annual celebration is always a home-calling.

Labor Day weekend beckons people home to a city seasoned with live music, theatrics, exhibits, games, fair edibles, City of Fun rides, and a grand parade.

How does Payson's Labor Day celebration call out to you? What traditions do you continue with your family and friends? Which events do you look forward to each year?

Share your memories or plans for the upcoming Onion Days Celebration. Jot them down and send them in for consideration for publication, digitally to paysonchronicle@gmail.com or by mail or in person at The Payson Chronicle, 145 East Utah Avenue #5, Payson, UT 84651.

PHOTOS: An exciting horse race at the equestrian park near Payson High School in 1972. 

An advertisement appearing in The Payson Chronicle highlights events planned for “Utah’s Biggest Labor Day Celebration,” Payson Harvest Days and Homecoming 1956. 

 

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

Marjorie Nay

 

Marjorie Ann Warren Nay, age 81, of Payson, Utah, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend was called back into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on August 4, 2024. She was born July 21, 1943 in Payson, Utah to Merle and Marjorie Bird Warren, the oldest of their seven children.

Marjorie graduated from Payson High School, then worked at Barbizon in Provo, Utah.

She later met Earl Nay, of Payson, Utah.  They married in the Manti Utah Temple on August 25, 1966, and together had three children. Marjorie and Earl divorced in 1988.

Marjorie was a loving mother and role model to her children and grandchildren.  She helped raise one of her grandsons.

She spent many years working throughout Utah County and Sanpete County experiencing different jobs.  Marjorie later found her calling working as a Special Education technician for several elementary schools, which she really enjoyed.

Marjorie loved having her family and friends around, always providing a safe place for them.

She is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She accepted callings in the church whenever and wherever needed, including Librarian, Primary teacher, and several positions in the Boy Scouting program.

Marjorie loved doing things for humanitarian services and projects.  She was great at crocheting and often crocheted leprosy bandages for that cause.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents, and her youngest brother Joe Warren.  She is survived by her children: Margo Jimenez, Gregory (Amy) Nay, Kristine (Timo) Vargas, along with four brothers, one sister, as well as 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

Services are pending under the care of Walker Funeral Home in Payson, Utah.  Please refer to www.walkermemorials.com soon for more information.

WEST TO PROSPERITY: “Beauty Shop Makes Hit”

Beyond the mine shafts and tunnels, anticipation shook homes, shops and steepled multi-denominational chapels and the courtly B.P.O.E. Block in winter 1922. A cast of sixty Eureka residents were picked and practiced for their part in the year’s hit comedy performance. Written with American funny man Raymond Hitchcock in mind, The Beauty Shop had been released by Paramount pictures that year in prospect of silent movie goers. Meanwhile in Eureka, the actors were homegrown, the performance unfilmed, and ticket proceeds granted to the Elks Lodge charitable fund.

Story in the next print edition of The Payson Chronicle. PHOTO: Southeast-facing photo shows the west side of the Elks Lodge 711 building on Main Street in Eureka, Utah. The B.P.O.E. BLOCK sign above the entrance is barely readable here. An OXFORD sign on the building’s west side is clear. 

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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

Gordon Thomas Deschamps

Gordon Thomas Deschamps, age 77, passed through the veil on August 1, 2024, after an eight-month battle with cancer.

He was born on July 24, 1947 (Pioneer Day Centennial) in Burbank, California to John Phenoi Deschamps and Ruth Thomas Deschamps. He would often say he was going to live to be one hundred years old so he could be the Grand Marshal of the Bi-Centennial Days of ’47 Parade! He was the third child with an older sister and brother. He had an idyllic childhood with a loving family, living close to beaches, Disneyland, and Knott’s Berry Farm. At age 16 he lost his father in a car accident and has been looking forward to seeing him again after 61 years.

Gordon is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary in the British Mission (London area) from 1967 to 1969. On returning home, he attended Brigham Young University where he met his wife, Julie Hicken. They were married on October 9, 1970, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They made their home in Provo and there had four sons: Mick, Dave, Justin, and Pete. They later built a home in Payson where they have lived for the past 45 years. Gordon has served in many positions in the church. He was an ordinance worker in both the Provo and Payson Temples for 11 years. He and Julie also served as Service Missionaries at the LDS Employment Center in Springville in 2015 and recently as full-time Member Leader Support Missionaries in the Payson Utah Stake.

He loved old cars, hiking, camping with family and sitting in the backyard watching the robins find worms. His most recent hobby was rock hounding and making necklaces and framed pictures with beautiful Utah rocks. He enjoyed being able to give away his creations. He kept his quirky sense of humor to the very end. His family was his highest priority. Gordon was a great example in his service to others.  He was always eager to help anywhere that was needed. He loved the gospel and his Savior.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Julie; sons Mick (Jessica), Dave (Ginger), Justin (Laralee), and Pete (Kenna); 18 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Kaye Doyle and his brother, John (Jenny) Deschamps.

We are so grateful to those doctors and nurses who served him at Timpanogos Regional Hospital and Monique and Kori of Symbii Hospice for their loving care. And also, for all the prayers, visitors, and love that were extended to our family throughout this journey.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 274 South Main Street in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. There will also be visitation on Tuesday, August 6, 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, 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

Daniel Davis Rivera

Daniel Davis Rivera passed away on June 15, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1960 to Guillermo and Reah May (Davis) Rivera in Fort Benning, Georgia, the third of four children. Growing up in a military family, he traveled the world with his family, everywhere from North and South America to Europe, with his most memorable adventures taking place in Panama and Ecuador. Following his father’s retirement, they settled in Payson, Utah. He was involved in football, wrestling, and track at Payson High School, where he graduated in 1979. His love of math and science took him to the University of Utah, where he studied radiological technology and graduated with his degree in 1984.

Working as a traveling x-ray/CT tech, he continued his travels around the U.S., which brought him to White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, Arizona around 1992. There he met Keri Raban of St. Johns, Arizona. They married in 1994 and have two daughters, born in 1996 and 1999.

He spent many summers with his “rafting buddies” at the Salt River, Colorado River, Green River, and the Rio Grande, but not before their annual camping trip to plan what the year would hold.

In 2009, he moved to Winslow, Arizona and went to work at Little Colorado Medical Center. He would spend his days off exploring what Northern Arizona had to offer. He frequented “the creek” (Clear Creek Reservoir) with his dog Hoover and when they were visiting his daughters.

In 2016, after a 32-year career as an x-ray/CT tech, he left the medical field to pursue a career in outdoor recreation. He worked briefly at Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventure. For the last six years, he held the position of dock hand at Willow Beach Marina and Campground near White Hills, Arizona, where he was able to share his knowledge and love of the outdoors and water sports with others.

His love of the outdoors was evident. You would often find him hiking, swimming, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, or camping. When not outdoors, he could be found watching a documentary on the History or Discovery channel, Survivor, or the Amazing Race, planning his next trip, reminiscing about past adventures, or working in the yard. And he was never without his neon pink mug filled with Diet Coke.

He is survived by his daughters, Chey Rivera and Trystn Rivera; his sister, Cathleen Moffat; and brother, Anthony Rivera.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10 AM MST at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 N 800 E St., Payson, UT. In lieu of formal attire (as he was not formal), we ask that you wear a tie-dyed shirt or a Life is Good shirt.