Alphabetical Alumni
Vernon, Weston [Peter Weston]

Vernon, Weston [Peter Weston]
Logan, Utah US

Weston and Fanny Vernon

BY Academy High School Normal Class of 1892? and BY Academy Collegiate Class of 1894. Weston Vernon. He wrote an original class song for Commencement 1891, which was set to music by Professor H. C. Giles. Listed as a Junior in the 1891 Normal Commencement Program. Source: Commencement Program of the Normal Class of 1891 on May 21, 1891. Did he graduate from BYA high school in 1892? ~ ~ ~ ~ BY Academy Collegiate Class of 1894. Weston Vernon. He received the degree, Bachelor of Pedagogy (B. Pd.) on May 24, 1894. Source: Ogden Standard Examiner, May 26, 1894. ~ ~ ~ ~ Weston Vernon became a teacher of English literature, and head of the English Department at Brigham Young College in Logan, Utah. He later became a faculty member at the AC - the Utah State Agricultural College. He was a Democrat, as served as a delegate to the 1924 Democratic National Convention. ~ ~ ~ ~ His parents lived most of their lives in Kentucky, and father William came to Utah in his old age. In Kentucky they were noted for always opening their home to the missionaries. ~ ~ ~ ~ Peter Weston Vernon was born on February 24, 1873 in Racoon Fork, Blaine, Kentucky. His parents were William Vernon and Cinthia Moody Vernon. Weston married Frances "Fanny" Farnes Maughan on November 23, 1898 in Logan, Utah. Weston Vernon (Sr.) died on March 1, 1941 in Logan, Utah.

Vest, Dean

Vest, Dean
San Diego, California US

Dean Vest

Class of 1957 ~ Honorary. Dean Vest. ~ ~ ~ ~ Dean Grover Vest was born on February 15, 1939 in Eugene, Oregon. His parents were Rodney Graham Vest and Marion Idella Shipley. He died June 16, 1975 [not 1982] in San Diego, California.

Vickery, Rose

Vickery, Rose
of Levan, Utah US

Rose Vickery

Class of 1900. Rose Vickery. A Brigham Young Academy student from 1897 to 1900. She kept an extensive diary of her activities as a high school student at BYA. Excerpts of her diary are found in the history, BYU, The First One Hundred Years, Vol. 1, pp. 273 to 279. ~ ~ ~ ~ She MAY be Rose Emma Vickery, born 1879 in Green River, Wyoming, to parents: Gilbert Llewellyn Vickery and Charlotte Elizabeth Chrisman.

Viehweg, Lisa
1174 East 2760 South %2310
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 US

Lisa Viehweg
  • Work: (801) 487-0487
  • Fax: (801) 944-4161

Class of 1978. Lisa Viehweg. Former Director of Admissions, Institute of Change: A comprehensive outpatient program that treats chemical dependency and addiction. Affordable treatment that offers both day and evening programming. http://www.instituteofchange.com Currently works for Gold Banc Corporation, Inc. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: Ross and Joy Viehweg of Orem, Utah, married December 28, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are both retired teachers, Joy from Alpine School District after twenty-five years of teaching (a graduate of BYU), and Ross after 39 years of teaching at BYU, ( a graduate of Rice University). Ross has also been a practicing architect, and Joy has been active in family history, writing histories and doing research and consulting. Their children include: Lisa Viehweg [BYH Class of 1978]; Scott (Denise Miller) Viehweg; Dane Viehweg; and Gina Viehweg (Steve) Rich.

Viehweg, Ross Gordon
Orem, Utah US

Ross and Joy Viehweg

Class of 1946. Ross G. Viehweg. He graduated from BYH on May 23, 1946. Source: 1946 BYH Graduation Exercises Program. He delivered the benediction at graduation exercises. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ross Viehweg, 6' 2" 170 lbs. played Center on the BYU Football Team in 1947. His hometown: Weston, Wyoming. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYU 1950. Rice University, Houston, Texas, 2006. Ross married Joy, a descendant of John and Roxana Leavitt Huntsman through their first daughter, Salena Huntsman, who married James Chipman. They lived in American Fork, Utah. Salena raised James' four children by his first wife who died, and then bore twelve children to James. James Chipman became the first State Treasurer when Utah became a state in 1896. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ross and Joy Viehweg of Orem, Utah, married December 28, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are both retired teachers, Joy from Alpine School District after twenty-five years of teaching (a graduate of BYU), and Ross after 39 years of teaching at BYU, (a graduate of Rice University). Ross has also been a practicing architect, and Joy has been active in family history, writing histories and doing research and consulting. Their children include: Lisa Viehweg [BYH Class of 1978]; Scott (Denise Miller) Viehweg; Dane Viehweg; and Gina Viehweg (Steve) Rich. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Ross Vieweg, passed away of July 8, 2020. There will be a live stream of Ross service on Wednesday July 15 at 11:00 am. Just go to www.walkersanderson.com and click watch live webcast. If you can't watch it live, the stream will be available to watch on Ross' obituary page shortly after. Ross Gordon Viehweg was born on August 11, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was of English, German, and Danish ancestry. Ross was the son of John Edward Viehweg and Keren Martha Coombs Viehweg. He spent his early years in Salt Lake City, later moving to Idaho. He excelled in track, football and academic studies at Malad High School, and then at BYU High School, where he graduated with the BYH Class of 1946. He then attended Brigham Young University, also in Provo, Utah. Ross played football for BYU and was an avid fan and season ticket holder for over 40 years. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil from 1948 to 1950 when that mission covered the entire nation, thus helping in laying the groundwork for the many missions blessing the lives of Brazilians there today. Ross was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1951 at Fort Douglas, UT and was processed at Fort Ord, CA. He took basic training at Camp Roberts, CA. Graduating from Officers Candidate School as a Second Lieutenant at Fort Benning, GA, he served at Ft. Devens, MA, Camp Drum, NY, and as cadet trainer in ordinance at West Point Military Academy, NY. After his discharge as a First Lieutenant from the Army, he attended Rice University in Houston, Texas studying Architecture. On military furlough in NYC in 1952 Ross met Luna Joy Viehweg, at the Manhattan LDS Ward, renewing an acquaintance from six years past at BYU. They were married Dec. 30, 1955 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They enjoyed residing in Houston, Texas until 1959, then moving to Provo, UT to pursue his field of Architecture. Ross established Ross G. Viehweg and Associates working as an architect in Provo and Orem until age 91, creating beautiful buildings to the delight of many clients. He also taught at Brigham Young University in the College of Family Living for thirty-nine years. Ross had a very creative mind and a love for color and design. With Joy he toured Europe in 1953 for 4 months, enjoying the people, and the historical scenes and edifices in nine countries. Ross and Joy raised four marvelous children: Lisa Ann Viehweg, Scott Anthony Viehweg (Denise), Dane Robert Viehweg, and Gina Viehweg Rich (Steve). Their wonderful grandchildren are Max Elliot Strayer, Anthony Blair Viehweg (Kathryn), Korinne Hope Viehweg, Harley Alexa Viehweg, Zoe Nicole Viehweg, Maycie Jane Viehweg, Jennifer Kennedy, Brittany Shaver, Mikayla Shay Poole (Mark), Coulson Stephen Rich (Brisa), Ashley Zegilla (Logan) Justin Miller (Liz). Their charming great granddaughters are Piper Nicole Viehweg, Quinn Ray Viehweg, and Rileigh Grace Smith. As a longtime enthusiast of exercising for good health, Ross enjoyed the BYU physical facilities and the Orem Fitness Center for many years. Ross served in many positions in the LDS Church: Bishop of a ward of married BYU students, Bishops’ Councilors, Ward SS President, Ward Missionary, Sunday School Teacher, Stake Young Men’s President in the Houston, Texas Stake (400 miles across). He also served with Joy on a mission at the Latter-day Saints Employment Center in Provo, UT. Our husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend was dearly loved and will be missed more than we can say. The family would like to thank Encompass Hospice, Jared Moore, and all the extraordinary team members who cared for our dad. Funeral services will be held at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home 646 East 800 North Orem, Ut. Viewing Tuesday July 14, 6:00-8:00 pm and Wednesday July 15, 10:00 - 10:45 am open to all. Please wear a mask. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, funeral services will be held with family and close friends.Funeral will be streamed online for all to join at www.walkersanderson.com, 11:00-noon July 15th. Interment is in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com. Source

Vincent, Nadine

Nadine Vincent

Class of 1969. Nadine Vincent. Exchange- Distribution Editor of Brigadier Newspaper in 1967-68.

Vincent, Paul S.

Vincent, Paul S.

Paul Vincent

Class of 1916. Paul S. Vincent. Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Commercial Department, in 1916. Source 1: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1916. Paul Vincent. He received a High School Diploma from the BYH Business Education Department in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 332.

Vincent, Virlie

Virlie Vincent

Class of 1928. Virlie Vincent. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

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