Class of 1932. Fred Kartchner. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Fred Kartchner played a part in the annual BYH play, "The Youngest", presented in College Hall on December 12, 1930. He was a member of the BYH Debate Team during the 1930-1931 school year. Source: BYU Banyan 1931. ~ ~ His parents: Asael Wain Kartchner, who died at the age of 33 in 1915, and Rose Heath Kartchner, who raised her five children as a single mother. Their children included two girls and three boys: Ethel Kartchner [BYH Class of 1925] [1907-1978] , of Provo, Utah [married Delbert Van Tregeagle]; Alma H. Kartchner, Palo Alto, California [married ______ Larsen]; Dr. Ruth Kartchner [1911-1998] [PhD, pioneer in Special Education] of Provo and Salt Lake City [married Marion E. Hammond]; Ray W. Kartchner, of Bountiful, Utah [married ______ Skousen]; and Dr. Fred D. Kartchner [BYH Class of 1932] [1914-1980], of Provo, Utah [married Ruth Elaine Taylor]. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Fred Dixon Kartchner was born on December 6, 1914 in Provo, Utah. His parents were Asael Wain Kartchner and Resenea Heath Kartchner. Fred graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1932. He did his first two years of medical school at the University of Utah, then finished up at the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver. He married Ruth Elaine Taylor, daughter of Arthur Nicholls Taylor and Maria Louise Dixon Taylor. Dr. Fred Kartchner died on March 16, 1980 in Provo, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE'S OBITUARY: Ruth Elaine Taylor Kartchner died, 20 October 2015, after a fall at home. Born March 20, 1917, in Provo, Utah, eighth and last child of Arthur Nicholls and Maria Dixon Taylor. Married Fred D. Kartchner on June 8, 1942; they had eight children: Linda, (Steven) Tyler, Kenneth, (Marianne Davis), Elaine, 4 months (died 1945), Ellen (Rand) Farrer, Richard (Katherine Andersen), David (Joyce Martell), Rosena (Alan) Heal, Mary Ann (Jan) Alley. Preceded in death by her husband (March 16, 1980) and all her brothers and sister: Arthur, Lynn, Elton, Henry, Alice Nelson, Clarence, Kenneth. She was the grandmother of 37 and great-grandmother of 89. “Ruthie” grew up on 5th West in Provo, amongst aunts and uncles, cousins and friends in the Provo 3rd Ward. The “gang” slid down the irrigation ditch in the summer, strapped on roller skates to enjoy Highway 89 when it was first paved, and enjoyed childhood freedom in a Provo that has passed into history. She spent summers at Wildwood in Provo Canyon in a cabin her parents had built, and later with Fred in their own summer home, an anchor for the LDS branch primary and Relief Society. She saw Fred through the last years of medical school at the University of Utah and joined him in Hawaii after VJ day with their first two children and Fred’s mother, Rosenea. In 1950 they made their home in the Provo 5th Ward where Ruth was the Primary President and mother of a growing family. In 1958 they built a home in Oak Hills where she remained until her death. Faithful and active throughout her life, Ruth was an indefatigable Guide Patrol leader in both the Provo 5th and Oak Hills wards, a Laurel leader, in 2014, participated in the Provo Freedom 5K Run/Walk, and in her 80’s was a Primary teacher. She gave compassionate service to any in need longer than anyone can remember. She walked 2 miles on foothill roads every weekday until just recently. Her posterity and two generations of children in Oak Hills knew there would always be a smile, a hug, and an Oreo cookie at Grandma Kartchner’s. In 1991 she wrote her history, available online at https://archive.org/stream/withpeacefulfait00kart#page/18/mode/2up. It is appropriately titled, “With Peaceful Faith, Cheer Me on My Way.” We do . . . because of the incomparable example she set. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Oak Hills 6th Ward Chapel, 1960 North 1500 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Thursday, November 5, from 6-8 p.m. and at the church Friday from 9:30–10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. [Provo Daily Herald, November 1, 2015]

Class of 1931/1932. Joseph Jensen Keeler. According to his family, J.J.'s focus in high school was music -- and pretty much music only. While attending B.Y. High School he was in the college band, and also took several college courses. He ended up not graduating with his high school Class of 1931, but officially received his high school diploma a year later in 1932, while attending BYU. He will be listed as both a member of the Class of 1931 and of 1932. He met Virgina Bowles, who lived in Nephi and graduated from Juab High School in 1931, then came up to BYU to school, where they became engaged and married. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Joseph Jensen Keeler, 83, of Provo, a special father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, loyal friend, well-known teacher, colleague, and music educator, died Sunday, September 22, 1996, at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo following a sudden illness. Professor Keeler was born in Provo, Utah, July 3, 1913, a son of Major Joseph and Esther Reese Keeler. He married Virginia Bowles June 26, 1935, in Salt Lake LDS Temple. He received his education at Brigham Young University from kindergarten through his master's degree. [BYH Class of 1931/1932.] J. J. studied organ at BYU, at Salt Lake Tabernacle with Frank Asper and Alexander Schriner, at Chicago Musical College, at Leipzig Conservatory of Music with world-famous Karl Straube, and at Westminster Abbey with Ernest Bullock and Thalben Ball. He formed the organ department at BYU, and functioned as its head for forty years. He continued to teach until his death. Hundreds of students learned musical performance under his tutelage. He shared his passion for Utah mining history with fellow history lovers. An ardent admirer of Albert Schwietzer, he was instrumental in local fund raising concerts and lectures for the benefit of Schweitzer's Hospital in Lambarene in French Equatorial Africa. Countless recipients of unsolicited gifts will attest to Professor Keeler's personal love and concern. His example of Christian living is his greatest legacy. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; his daughters, Kathleen Keeler [BYH Class of 1954] (Floyd) Murphy, Mary Anne Keeler [BYH Class of 1957] (Boyd) Jolley, Marie Keeler [BYH Class of 1961~H] (Dale) Blanchard, Claudia Keeler [BYH Class of 1964] (Richard) Pickering, Janice Keeler [BYH Class of 1968] (Boyd) Butler; his son, Brent Keeler [BYH Class of 1973]; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25, 1996, in Provo. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to the J. J. Keeler Organ Scholarship Fund at BYU. [Deseret News, Monday, September 23, 1996] ~ ~ ~ ~ Brief Biography: J.J. Keeler was instrumental in the creation of the BYU Organ Studies Program. Education. During his secondary studies at Brigham Young High, Keeler stood out as a talented student. Following graduation at age 18, his teacher Leroy J. Robertson, accompanied him to Germany, where he studied until returning to Provo in 1933. Keeler graduated from BYU in 1935 with a bachelors in Music and in 1950 with a masters in Music. When Keeler returned to Provo in 1933, he had made two decisions: he wanted to marry Virginia Bowles, and he wanted to play the organ. Unfortunately, he didn’t have any money or a job and BYU didn’t offer organ classes. He discussed his dilemmas with the university president and a used organ was purchased from the Provo Paramount Theatre. Keeler was hired to play the organ for assemblies and to teach other students to play. He was now able to provide for his sweetheart. He married her. And he also started the organ program at BYU, which he instructed until his retirement many decades later. His fellow faculty members included Margaret Summerhays, Franklin Madsen, Florence Jepperson Madsen, Leroy Robertson and Robert Sauer. For the majority of his career, Keeler’s office was located in College Hall, on the Lower Campus. In 1964 he moved to newly constructed Harris Fine Arts Center. This move facilitated the growth of the organ program, adding performance venues and practice opportunities. Parley Belnap, Douglas E. Bush, Don Cook, Clay Christiansen and Bonnie Goodliffe were among the students who studied under Keeler. His passion for music and vision for the program helped it to grow. Keeler drew other experienced organists to the program. He was influential in bringing Bill Foxley, Robert Cundick, John Longhurst and Robert Manookin to BYU. He helped arrange for famous organists to visit campus, and was a key player in organizing several recitals. He also was heavily involved in composition. But teaching remained his passion. Keeler taught his last organ lesson when he was 85. That final lesson was on a Friday. He passed away the following Sunday. Source.

Class of 1932. Vernon Kirk. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Vernon H. Kirk was born October 28, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Luella "Merel" Cullimore & Martin Horton Kirk of Utah. Vernon married Lyda Freeman on October 3, 1936 in Yuma, Arizona. Vernon served in the US Merchant Marine, US Navy Lt, S1 World War II. Vernon died on August 31, 2008, in Waleska, Cherokee County, Georgia, at the age of 93. Interment, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia. Source. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE'S OBITUARY: Lyda Kirk, 96 of Waleska, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Northside Hospital Cherokee, Georgia. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include son, Dr. Vernon H. Kirk Jr., St. George, Utah; daughter, Arlene Vernon DeLange, Waleska, Georgia; sister, Edith Elswood, Mt. Pleasant, Utah; 6 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren. The caring staff of Darby Huey Funeral Home, Canton, Georgia, in charge of arrangements. Source.

Class of 1932. Lewis Ludlow. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Lewis J. Ludlow [or Jas. Lewis Ludlow, or Jay Lewis Ludlow] was born on March 5, 1915 in Benjamin, Utah. His parents were Paul Ludlow and Adlinda "Addie" Ludlow. He married Nina Selma Blank on April 19, 1943 in Glendale, California. Her parents were Albert Blank and Sadie Holbrook Blank. He died on October 28, 1994 in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, California.

Class of 1932. Althea Marsden. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Althea Marsden was born on December 23, 1913 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, to Charles Thomas Marsden and Elizabeth Caroline Pilling Marsden. Althea married Boyd Wilson and they had 2 sons, Roger B. Wilson and Gordon Thomas Wilson. They lived in Payson, Utah, and Ogden, Utah. Althea died on December 28, 1993 in Ogden, Utah. Interment, Payson City Cemetery, Payson, Utah.

Class of 1932. LaPrele Morley. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: LaPrele Morley Nielsen, 84, of Spring City, passed away Friday, January 29, 1998 at Sanpete Valley Hospital. LaPrele was born October 21, 1913 in Moroni, Utah to John Issac Morley and Maria Jensen. She married Burton B. Nielsen in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 20, 1939. Marriage was later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple on January 20, 1955. LaPrele graduated from Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah in 1922 [she actually graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1932]. She was an active member of the LDS Church and enjoyed serving others. She served as counselor in the Relief Society, Primary teacher, coordinator of Baptismal Clothing, chorister of the Relief Society and Visiting Teacher. She had a beautiful voice and sang in many funerals. She is survived by her husband; children, Marjorie Harward (Gary) of Provo, Utah; Denise Fonger (Bob) of Murray, Utah; Bryce Nielsen of Spring City, Utah; and Larry Nielsen of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; sisters, Zelda Luke and Lena Hatch. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Hattie Morley, Frances Morley, Alonzo Morley and Urwin Morley. Funeral services were held Monday, February 2, 1998 in Spring City. Interment, Spring City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Sunday, February 1, 1998]

Class of 1932. Eldon Nielson [actually Eldon Loren Nielsen]. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Eldon Loren Nielsen, age 75, died September 1, 1991 at North Kansas City Memorial Hospital, North Kansas City, Missouri. He was born November 21, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Andrew Alma and Ivy Eleanora Nielsen. He was raised in Vernon, Utah and in 1932 graduated from B.Y. High School in Provo, Utah. After graduation he began working for the railroad, built airplanes for Lockheed Aircraft, in Los Angeles, California, and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Upon his return to Utah, he began a lifelong career in the service station maintenance business. At the time of his death, he was employed by Westech Fuel Equipment Company in Salt Lake City. He married Eunice Christensen June 24, 1942, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They lived in California, Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah, where he was active in the LDS Church. He served in many positions including bishopric counselor, ward clerk, counselor to Elders Quorum president, Cub Master, Home Teacher, and High Priest group secretary. His wife preceded him in death September 25, 1989. Survived by one brother and three sisters, Earl Lamar, American Fork; Aurelia Swenson, Tooele; Melba Jean Gurney, Vernon; Iva Ann Shields, American Fork; two daughters and nine sons, Ronald Eldon, Grantsville; Richard Mark, Gila Bend, Ariz.; Roger Willard, Kansas City, Missouri; Dan Floyd, Englewood, Colo.; J. Paul, Denver, Colo.; Christine Burnett, Bozeman, Mont.; Clark Rual, Gladstone, Missouri; Val McKay, Renton, Wash.; Marcene McCleery, Sandy; John Loren, Murray; Kenneth Earl, Salt Lake City; 34 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 6, 1991 in West Valley City, Utah. Interment, Redwood Memorial. [Published in the Deseret News, Wednesday, September 4, 1991.]

Class of 1932. Beth Astler [probably Ostler, because her name is found in an alphabetical list between Nielson and Owens]. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS HER? Elizabeth Ostler married Henry Esben Peterson on November 6, 1940 in Boise, Idaho.

Class of 1932. Darlene Owens. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Along with Roy Hammond, she delivered the class prognostication during the ceremonies. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Darlene Owens was a member of the BYH Peppettes during the 1930-1931 school year. She was also a member of the BYH Debate Team during the 1930-1931 school year. Source: 1931 BYU Banyan yearbook. ~ ~ ~ ~ Darlene Owens was born on January 10, 1916 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were James Alfred Owens and Martha Minerva Hinckley. ~ ~ ~ ~ Miss Darlene Owens earned the high honor of serving as BYU Valedictorian at the 60th Commencement exercises held June 10, 1936. She had a double major in Economics and Psychology, and a minor in History. See Salt Lake Telegram article and her photograph in the May 19, 1936 edition. ~ ~ ~ ~ The Instructor (August 1970, Volume 105 No. 8) article by Darlene O. Ball. ~ ~ ~ ~ Salt Lake Telegram, November 21, 1938. ~ ~ ~ ~ She married Wilburn Nephi Ball of Lehi, Utah. See Salt Lake Telegram, June 6, 1938. He was born June 23, 1912 in Albany, New York. His parents were Robert Ball and Martha Elsmore Ball. Dr. Wilburn N. Ball, served as Utah Superintendent of Public Instruction. He died on October 12, 1962 in Lehi, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ Darlene Owens Ball died on January 13, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Class of 1932. Harold Perlman (Harry). Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Harold "Harry" Perlman was born on December 21, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Sam Perlman, born in Russia, and Anna Lieberman, born in Poland. Harry died on December 5, 1936 in Provo, Utah. He died of a sarcoma, a cancer of the supportive tissue and soft tissue, in his lung, brain and left tibia. This was caused, perhaps, when in October of 1932 he suffered an injury to his left ear in a football accident. He had several operations up through 1936, but they were ultimately not successful. Harold Perlman did not marry. His brother, Philip Perlman, graduated from BYH in the Class of 1938.

Class of 1932. Thurber Prows. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Albert Thurber Prows "Thurb". On May 3, 2006, our dear dad, age 91, finally was able to join his beloved Henrietta on the other side. Thurber was born July 10, 1914, to John William and Eleanor Thurber Prows, in Provo, Utah. Born of a great pioneer heritage, he was the fifth of eight children. He graduated from Brigham Young University High School in 1932. Thurber met Henrietta Curtright at Fred M. Nye Clothier where they were both employed in Ogden. After their marriage on February 17, 1940, (solemnized in the Logan Temple in 1965) Thurber became employed by United Airlines in Salt Lake City. He enlisted in the Army during World War II and served as a statistical analyst for General Patton in the Third Army. He returned to United Airlines as a supervisor for ground services and enjoyed assignments in San Mateo, Denver, and Philadelphia. Here, their son Bill was born in 1951. New York, Providence, and Newark, were his final assignments. Thurber and Henrietta enjoyed living in Summit, New Jersey, in the Short Hills Ward, until his retirement in 1976 when they returned to Provo, Utah. Thurber and Henrietta enjoyed serving as temple workers in the Provo Temple and felt the greatest experience of their life was their time as missionaries in Nauvoo, Illinois from 1980 to 1981. United Airlines provided flight privileges which took them all over the globe. Thurber was a great golfer and fisherman. Honorably serving many callings in the LDS Church, he was a great home teacher and High Priest. Always a gentleman, Thurber was also ever ready with a quick wit. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, William H. and Vickie Prows, five grandchildren: Billy (JaQuoy) Prows, Melodee (John) Valletta, Ryan (Christina) Prows, Abby and Hayley Prows. He enjoyed his four great- granddaughters and looked forward to a fifth. He is also survived by his sisters Nora Prows Wootten and Genevieve Prows Hill. We give special thanks to his buddy Ron Mather (Vickie's dad) many friends, ward members and IHC Hospice, all of whom enriched his last years. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the Crestwood Stake Center, 855 E. Mutton Hollow Road, Kaysville. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. The family suggested donations be made to the LDS Missionary Fund. [Provo Daily Herald, Thursday, May 4, 2006.]

Class of 1932. Marjorie Smith. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Marjorie Smith was a member of the BYH Peppettes during the 1930-1931 school year. She played a part in the annual BYH play, "The Youngest", presented in College Hall on December 12, 1930. Source: 1931 BYU Banyan yearbook. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: John Sims Smith and Myrtle Hone Smith. They had two daughters and two sons: Marjorie Smith [BYH Class of 1932] Hyatt, Boise, Idaho; Ruth Smith [BYH Class of 1939] (Wilbur Anthony) Sowards, Provo, Utah; John Aldwyn Smith; and Paul Hone Smith [BYH Class of 1941]. ~ ~ ~ ~ Author: A study of the motivational factors of working girls registered at Granite High School during the year 1968-1969, by Marjorie S. Hyatt. (1969) Granite School District, Field Project (M.Ed.) Brigham Young University, Graduate Department of Education. ~ ~ ~ ~ Marjorie Smith Hyatt of Boise, Idaho, died in April 17 2008, surviving her sister, Ruth Smith Sowards, by only several hours. ~ ~ ~ ~ Marjorie Hyatt, 93, of Meridian, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, in Meridian. Services and burial will be held at the Redwood Cemetery in West Jordan, Utah. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. [Idaho Press Tribune, April 20, 1008.] ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Marjorie Smith Hyatt, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2008, at her home in Meridian, Idaho, of complications due to Parkinson's Disease. She was born on September 29, 1914, in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Sims Smith and Doressa Eggertson. After her mother passed away, John Smith married Myrtle Hone. She grew up in Provo, Utah, graduating from BYU High School in 1932, and obtaining her bachelors degree in education from BYU. Marjorie's first teaching position was in Parowan, Utah, where she met Glenn D. Hyatt and was married to him in 1938. They had three children: Aldwyn, Cherrill, and Paula. Marjorie taught at Granite High School in Salt Lake City for many years. She returned to BYU and completed a masters degree in counseling and then finished her long career in education as a counselor at Granger High School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She appreciated all of the visits from ward members when she was homebound. Marjorie was preceded in death by her father, mother, stepmother, and two brothers (John Aldwyn Smith [BYH Class of 1929?] and Paul Hone Smith [BYH Class of 1941]). One sister, Ruth Smith Sowards [BYH Class of 1939], preceded Marjorie in transition by just a few hours. She is survived by her three children: Aldwyn Keith ("Doc") in Danville, California; and Cherrill and Paula in Boise, Idaho. She has two grandchildren: Andrea Braxton in San Diego; and Mikel Keith Hyatt (Charlise) in Martinez, California. Marjorie's last years were spent in Boise and Meridian, Idaho. Her wonderful caregiver and family were a blessing. Linda and Dennis Orchard cared for Marjorie for four years in their home, and she was a part of their family. The Orchard grandkids (Emma, Jack, Gracie and Ruby) loved to visit Marjorie, and she lit up when they would come into her room. The resident Corgi, Max, hung out in Marjorie's room and kept a watchful eye on her. She loved "her dog" and would sneak treats to him when Linda and Dennis were not watching. The Hyatt family thanks them so much for their wonderful care. They are true angels. A private family graveside service will be held in Murray, Utah, at Redwood Memorial estates. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be in the form of a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O Box 4777, New York, New York 10163, or a charity of your choice. [Deseret News, April 27, 2008.]

Class of 1932? Argene Vance. Her obituary says she graduated from Brigham Young High School on May 20, 1932, but graduation in 1932 was held on Thursday, June 2, 1932, according to The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. Her name did not appear on the 1932 list published in the Evening Herald. She may have graduated in 1929 or 1933. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her first name does not appear in the high school section of the 1930 BYU Banyan, but she is shown as a cast member of "Little Women" in the 1928-1929 school year with her full name, in the High School section of the 1929 BYU Banyan. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents were Arthur A. Vance and Stella Jean Nelson Vance, of Provo, Utah. They had nine children -- five sons and four daughters: Weston Vance; David Vance; Morris Vance; Emery Merle (Merle) Vance; John Richard Vance (Lorraine) of American Fork, Utah; Argene Vance Olsen, of Castle Dale, Utah; Margaret Vance Koster, of Stockton, California; Virginia Vance (Dale) Husband, of Washington, Utah; and Jessie Vance (George) Diamond, of St. George, Utah. @1997 ~ ~ ~ ~ She wrote a history of the Crystal Rosenberg home in Castle Dale, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ On January 8, 2007, her photo appeared in the Emery County (Utah) Progress newspaper: "Rep. Brad Johnson and Kay McIff visit with Argene Olsen, perhaps the oldest living Republican in Emery County, and the first woman (in the early 1950s) to run for public office in the county. Argene, now age 92, along with other county residents met at the county building in Castle Dale to recognize Rep. Johnson for his 16 years of service to Emery County." @2007 ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: After a life filled with charity and service, Argene Vance Olsen, honored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away in Price, Utah on June 1, 2007, at age 93, surrounded by family. Argene was born November 24, 1913 in Provo, Utah to Arthur Alonzo Vance and Estella Jean Nelson. She attended Brigham Young High School and graduated May 20, 1932 (sic) during the Great Depression. She was able to find work as an office clerk to pay off her own high school debts and help her family financially. She married Delon S. Olsen in 1943 and moved to Castle Dale where they had two sons Arthur Delon Olsen and Henning J. Olsen. In 1954 she was the first woman in the county to run for public office as County Treasurer. Although she lost, the publicity landed her a job at Utah Power and Light which she held for 23 years. She retired in 1978. She then served two full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia (at age 72) and in California (at age 75). Between the two missions at age 74 she graduated with a four-year degree from Brigham Young University. Throughout her life she was active in writing histories and doing genealogy. She managed her rental properties into her 90's. She is survived by her two sons, Arthur (Shannon), and Henning (Ilene) Olsen, 11 grandchildren, Scott Olsen, Rebecca Cummings, Michael Olsen, Christine Stevens, Margaret Jolley, Elizabeth Cunningham, Katherine Kinder, Kent Olsen, Danielle Olsen, Eric Luke Olsen, and Diana Olsen, and 13 great-grandchildren (Allie, Samatha, Daniel, Nathan, Madilyn, Tyler, Brooklynn, Joshua, Mathew, Emily, Jessica, Bret, Connor). Funeral services will be held in the Castle Dale 3rd Ward Chapel located at 800 N. 100 W. on Thurs., June 7, 2007 at 1 p.m. Viewings will be held Wednesday evening June 6, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale and again at 12 noon prior to services on June 7, 2007 in the Castle Dale 3rd Ward Chapel. Interment will take place at the Castle Dale City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary. [Deseret News, Sunday, June 3, 2007.]

Class of 1932. Woodrow Wilson [not Wison]. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Billie Woodrow Wilson was born March 04, 1913 in Provo, Utah. His parents were (according to Provo City Cemetery record) William Wilson and Lilly Wilkins Wilson; or (according to FamilySearch.com) Riley Lenoah Wilson and Cordelia Mariah Johnson Wilson. Billie married Ethel Lucile Murdock on September 11, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Billie Woodrow Wilson died on June 9, 1999 in Salt Lake City, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE'S OBITUARY: Ethel Lucille Murdock Wilson, 86, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend passed from this mortal life to her Heavenly home on May 15, 2000. Ethel was a model of service to everyone she met in this life. Her example of giving of oneself to her fellowman will be remembered by all as she served in the church and civic responsibilities. Her cooking, music, and most of all her love were her contribution to life. Family was her main priority always, and crown jewel in life. She was known to all as a fun-loving person, always quick with a bright smile and a cheery word. Ethel truly exemplified the Savior's admonition to "love one another." Ethel married Billie Woodrow Wilson of Provo, on September 11, 1933, and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Ethel and Bill celebrated more than 65 years of marriage before Bill's passing in the Spring of 1999. Ethel served in various positions in the LDS Church, including Relief Society President, and Stake Relief Society President in the Provo East Stake. For many years she sang with the LDS "Singing Mothers", under the direction of Florence Jepperson Madsen. Ethel also sang and played for many weddings and funerals in Utah County. She and Bill served as LDS missionaries in Florida where she shared her love and many skills with the people they served. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (John) Anderson of Sandy; and a son, Doug (Jeannette) Wilson, also of Sandy; 10 grandchildren; 33 great- grandchildren; and one great great- grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2000 in the LDS Chapel located at 965 North Locust Lane (1450 East), Provo. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Wednesday, May 17, 2000.]

Class of 1932. Florence Woodhouse. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. She performed a vocal solo, "A May Morning", during the ceremony. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Florence Woodhouse was born on December 7, 1914 in Beaver, Utah. Her parents were George Washington Woodhouse and Catherine May Slaughter Woodhouse. Florence married Edwin Hartley. Edwin Hartley was born on September 25, 1907 in Los Angeles, California. His parents were Edwin Hartley and Helen Drescher. Edwin Hartley, Florence's husband, died on December 31, 1961 in Los Angeles, California. Florence Woodhouse Hartley died on August 20, 2004 in Oregon City, Oregon. [Florence Woodhouse Hartley, The Oregonian, (Portland, OR) - August 25, 2004.]