Class of 1937. Helen Bennett. Music. Fauvine Club, President. ~ ~ ~ ~ Helen Bennett was born on January 4, 1919 in Spring Canyon [Storrs], Carbon County, Utah. Her parents were Franklin Tennyson Bennett, born August 21, 1881 in Provo, Utah, who died October 25, 1957 in Provo, Utah; and Elsie Ashworth Bennett, born April 13, 1882 in Beaver, Utah, who died May 5, 1965 in Provo, Utah. Helen Bennett graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1937. ~ ~ Helen first married Wells Lindquist Brady, born February 6, 1920 in Fairview, Sanpete County, Utah. They were married on June 14, 1941 in Coalville, Utah. Wells Brady died on May 9, 1999 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. ~ ~ Helen second married Rex Lamont Olsen, who was born July 8, 1932 in Orem, Utah. They married on January 28, 1966 in Provo, Utah. Rex died on July 28, 1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Helen Bennett Olsen died on November 8, 1984 in Bountiful, Utah.

Class of 1937. Lillian Booth. Vice President, 1937 Senior Class. Notre Maison. Pep Club. Music. Lillian served as Secretary-Treasurer of her Sophomore class in 1934-1935. ~ ~ ~ ~ Lillian Booth was born January 11, 1916, in Salt Lake County, Utah. Her parents were Noah W. Booth and Lucinda Todd Booth. She married Wilton Trelawney on July 17, 1940 in Salt Lake County, Utah. She died on June 11, 1990. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Lillian Booth Trelawney, 74, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away June 11, 1990. Born January 11, 1916, Salt Lake City to Noah Wilson and Nancy Lucinda Todd Booth. Married Wilton Trelawney, July 17, 1940 in Salt Lake City. Solemnized August 17, 1979, Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member LDS Church, having served in many varied positions, including Relief Society and Primary president. Member Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Survivors: Husband; son and daughters, Charles and wife Janet; Mrs. Gerald (Nancy Lou) Christensen; Mrs. Daniel (Carolyn) Goodsell, all of Salt Lake City; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, June 15, 1990. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens. [Deseret News, Wednesday, June 13, 1990.]

Class of 1937. Betty Bowman. Notre Maison, Vice President. Pep Club. Music. ~ ~ ~ ~ Elizabeth "Betty" Bowman was born June 16, 1919 in Kanab, Kane County, Utah. Her parents were Henry Eyring Bowman, Jr., and Eve Sarah Done. She married _____ Hardy on September 11, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She died on October 14, 1963 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Class of 1937. Rhea Bryner [female]. Rhea came to BYH from Carbon County H.S. ~ ~ ~ ~ Rhea Roxie Bryner was born December 29, 1918 in Mohrland, Emery County, Utah. Her parents were Enoch E. Bryner and Ella Mae Zabriskie. She died on July 2, 2004.

Class of 1937. Barbara Candland. Editor, Wildcat Yearbook, 1937. Fauvines. French Club. Basketball. ~ ~ ~ ~ Barbara Hope Candland was born on October 4 [or 14], 1918 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were Arthur Charles Candland and Lydia Hasler. She married James H. Thompson. She died in January of 1988 in Redwood City, California. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: Arthur Charles Candland and Lydia Hasler, married October 13, 1897, in Manti, Utah. They had nine children, including the following seven: Helen Candland, born September 18, 1901 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah [BYH Class of 1920]; Harold Arthur Candland, born March 16, 1903 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah [BYH Class of 1923]; Don Charles Candland, born February 4, 1909 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah [BYH Class of 1928]; Louise Candland, born December 12, 1910 in Provo, Utah [BYH Class of 1929]; Arthur Ben Candland, born January 7, 1915 in Provo, Utah [BYH Class of 1933]; Ruth Hanna Candland born October 13, 1917 [or 1916] [BYH Class of 1935]; and Barbara Hope Candland, born October 4 [or 14], 1918 [BYH Class of 1937].

Class of 1937. Wayne Cochrane. Basketball. Boys' Athletic Club. French Club. International Relations Club. Wayne came to BYH from Parowan H.S. ~ ~ ~ ~ Is this his wife? OBITUARY: Lucille Fern Moulton Cochrane, age 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away July 18, 2002 in Salt Lake City of a lingering illness. Lucille was born Oct 18, 1916 in Heber City, Utah, a daughter of Thomas William Moulton and Elizabeth Aurora Anderson Moulton. She was one of 11 children born to Thomas and Elizabeth. She attended schools in Heber City, Utah. She was a member of the LDS Church. She married Wayne H. Cochrane on Nov 18, 1939 in Heber City, Utah. Lucille and Wayne are the parents of the three children, Joyce, Kenneth, and Ralph. Lucille lived most of her life in Salt Lake City. She worked for 25 years as a cook for the Salt Lake City Board of Education. Lucille is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter, Joyce (Mike) McKendrick; son, Ralph; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, all of Salt Lake City; sisters, Merle Bradshaw, Nellie Simmons (Mack) Davis, both of Heber City; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son, Kenneth; great-granddaughters, Casey, Clarisse Braga; parents; six sisters; and two brothers. As a family we wish to thank the staff of Federal Heights Care Center for the kindness and care given to Lucille. Services were held Tues. July 23, 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. The family suggests a donation to Primary Children's Medical Center. [Deseret News, Sunday, July 21, 2002.]

Class of 1937? Bernice Crandall. [Note: Her name and photo do not appear with a senior class in any BYH Wildcat yearbooks.] ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Bernice Crandall Dain passed away January 17, 2007 in Orem, Utah. She fought a courageous battle with growing old! Bernice was born August 27, 1919 to Paul and Amanda Lawrence Crandall, and grew up in Provo. She attended BY High School, and kept in touch with many of her classmates. She spotted her future husband, Frank, one day when he came to town from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to work on the construction of the Geneva Steel plant. He drove into town in his red convertible, and the rest was history. They were married on August 28, 1944 and raised 3 children together. In 1952 they bought their dream home in the Edgemont area of Provo, where they remained for the rest of their lives. Their home was always warm and welcome to all who entered. Bernice loved people, and loved to sell. In the sixties she worked in Provo for Clarks Department Store in the gift shop. She had a great touch for just the right thing in the right place, and that gift was also reflected in her home. She later started selling cosmetics, and eventually ended up at ZCMI selling her favorite, "Estee Lauder". She was the "Estee Lauder Lady" to hundreds of friends and strangers alike. She was recognized many times for her sales accomplishments by those who employed her and worked with her. She loved to golf and saw to it that her children and grandchildren had that opportunity. Her grandchildren recall many fond memories of golfing with Grandma at Riverside. She had, and will always have, unconditional love for her children and grandchildren, and will be remembered for that. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Frank, who will be happy to put his arms around his "little fox". Bernice is survived by her three children: daughters, Terry Dain of Springville, and Nancy Dain of Salt Lake City; son, Jim (Pam Jacobson) Dain of Lindon; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and her loving and caring sister, Paulene (Conway) Clayton of Orem, whom the family wishes to express a special thank you to. Funeral services were held Friday, January 19, 2007, in the Edgemont 4th Ward LDS Chapel in Provo. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. [Provo Daily Herald, January 18, 2007.]

Class of 1937. June Cranney. Notre Maison. German Club, Secretary. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: June Cranney Monson, 95, of Pleasant Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2014. June was born June 14, 1919 in Ogden, Utah the daughter of Frank Philander Cranney and Eliza Jane Kingston Cranney. She was the youngest of twelve children. June lived on a ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming for a big part of her early years. She graduated from BY High School in Provo, Utah in 1937. She also attended BYU. She met Jesse H. Monson who had served as a missionary with her brother Dick. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 18, 1940. They were married for 63 years when Jess passed away on October 4, 2003. After their marriage Jess and June lived in various places around the country due to Jess serving in the military. They finally settled in Pleasant Grove in 1946 after having moved seventeen times in five years. Jess founded a successful insurance business with June working by his side. They made many dear and lasting friendships over the years. June was an avid quilter and made beautiful quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. She served faithfully in many callings in the Church throughout the years. Her family and Church are the most important parts of her life. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was always so helpful and caring to everyone. June is survived by her six children, Tom (Mary); twins Mary Evans (Dean); Martha Craghead (Bob); Judy Turpin (Ed); Becky Palmer (Mike, deceased); and Jodi Bezzant (Howard). She has 33 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two granddaughters: Elena Palmer and Carrie Evans Andersen, and by all eleven siblings. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Timpanogos Sixth Ward Chapel, 315 East 500 North, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, Sunday, July 27, 2014] Source.

Class of 1937. Shirley Crumbo. Fauvines. Notre Maison. Tennis. Basketball. Drama. Most Popular Girl. ~ ~ ~ ~ NEWS ARTICLE: "Ft. Duchesne Girl Wins Leading Part in B.Y.U. High School Play. Miss Shirley Crumbo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crumbo of Ft. Duchesne, who is attending the B.Y.U. High School in Provo, was awarded the part of leading lady in the school play after tryouts which were held last week. Miss Crumbo is a former student of the Alterra High School where she was prominent in dramatic activities. The high school play in Provo will be presented December 4 [1936]. [Roosevelt Standard, Roosevelt, Duchesne County, Utah, November 19, 1936.] ~ ~ ~ ~ Shirley married Willard "Bill" Stephens Murdock of Duchesne, Utah, on February 23, 1941, Provo, Utah. Willard was born on April 7, 1919 in Duchesne, Utah. His parents were Alva Moroni Murdock and Ivy Stephens Murdock. Willard died on October 14, 1997. His interment, Roosevelt Memorial Park, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Shirley Crumbo Murdock passed away peacefully with her daughter, Margo and friend, Laura Smith by her side on March 31, 2014. She was born on January 1, 1920 in Ft. Duchesne, Utah to Albert and Ruby Crumbo, where she learned to play tennis with a passion, wrote short stories and enjoyed mischievous antics with her sister, Jeanne. She attended BYU High School in Provo, Utah, graduating in the Class of 1937, and where she had the leading role in one of their major productions. She then attended Utah State University where she was active in drama and tennis. She married Willard Stephens Murdock, her sweetheart for many years, in Provo, Utah on February 22, 1943. They spent their honeymoon in Orange, Texas where they set up residence and had their daughter, Pamela Ann. A few years later, they moved to Roosevelt, Utah where Bill worked at Crumbo Motor with his father-in-law. Shirley opened up her popular children's store, Shirley's Small Frye, and had their second daughter, Margo. After the death of her husband and after suffering a stroke, her daughters moved her to Reno, Nevada. Her daughter, Pam, was able to spend a few short months with her, prior to her death. The rest of her journey was spent with Margo where they had a lot of fun times camping, shopping and caring for each other. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ruby Crumbo, her sister, Bonnie Crumbo, her husband, Bill “Billy” Murdock and her daughter, Pamela Murdock Mueller. Her smile, bright blue eyes and spirit will be greatly missed by her daughter, Margo Murdock Ternau, son-in-law, John Ternau, sister, Jeanne Labrum, nieces and nephews and her many friends. The family greatly appreciates the care given to her by the loving staff at The Regent and Gentiva Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested contributions to the Humane Society of Reno, Nevada. A Celebration of Life was held. Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. [April 14, 2015] Source.

Class of 1937. Allen Miles (Miles) Dillman. "Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Dillman [Mildred Miles] and daughter Mary attended the graduating exercises of the Brigham Young high school in Provo last Thursday evening. Miles Dillman was graduated from the high school and returned to Roosevelt with his parents Friday evening where he will spend the summer." [The Roosevelt Standard, June 3, 1937.] The father of Miles Dillman, Ray E. Dillman, is a member of the BYH Class of 1910. ~ ~ ~ ~ Miles Dillman was born August 7, 1919, and died on May 4, 2000 in Springville, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ OBITUARY: Allen Miles Dillman, 80, of Springville, passed away May 4, 2000. He was born August 7, 1919 to Ray Eugene Dillman and Mildred Miles Dillman in Roosevelt, Utah. He married Helen Harris on June 9, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were later divorced. Miles graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1937. Miles was a member of the LDS Church and served an Eastern States Mission. After graduating from BYU, he served in the Army Air Corps weather squadron and land rescue squadron during World War II in Alaska. He started his own farm implement company in Farmington, Utah. Miles married and moved his family and business to Orem, Utah, where he raised his family of 12 children. He sold his business and went to work for the LDS Church where he served for 27 years in the building division. He was one of the first Eagle Scouts in the Uintah Basin and continued scouting throughout his entire life. He served in many capacities within the church. Church, family and the outdoors where his great love. Miles is survived by 12 children, Julia Dillman, Allen M. Dillman, Denice (Tom) Lovell, Ann (Lee) Forsbert, Gay D. Perry, and Dee, Mark D., Eric, David, Bruce, Ben and Neil Dillman; 33 grandchildren; a brother Earl (LeJune) Dillman; and sisters Mary Eldridge, and Naomi (Paul) Lunt. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorothy Hunsaker. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 9, 2000 in Springville. Interment, Rockpoint Cemetery near Vernal, Utah. [Deseret News, Sunday, May 7, 2000.]

Class of 1937. D. Wilson Hales. Debate. Debate Manager. German Club, President. Vice President of his Junior Class in 1935-1936. He married Anne Danvers. ~ ~ ~ ~ Dr. Dean Wilson Hales, or D. W. Hales, of Ogden, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ Parents: Wayne Brockbank Hales and Isabel Wilson Hales. Their children: Dr. J. Vern Hales (Lucile Farnsworth), of Las Vegas, Nevada; Dr. D. Wilson Hales [BYH Class of 1937](Anne Danvers) of Ogden; Isabel Hales [BYH Class of 1940] (George I. ) Cannon of Salt Lake City; Margaret Hales [BYH Class of 1942] (Delos) Bown, Dr. Richard Wayne Hales [BYH Class of 1943] (Mary Smart); and Dr. Robert Hyrum Hales [BYH Class of 1948] (Jeanette Callister). @1997

Class of 1937. Maud Joan Hanley. Student Body Secretary-Treasurer as a sophomore and again as a senior? Basketball. Fauvines. Music.

Class of 1937. Paul Harmon. President, 1937 Senior Class. Drama. Tennis. Music. Basketball. Athletic Manager. German Club. Boys' Athletic Club. ~ ~ ~ ~ The Harmon family has been selling General Motors automobiles in Utah County since 1939. ~ ~ ~ ~ Dr. Paul L. Harmon is a Business Management Professor Emeritus at the University of Utah. Paul Harmon was kind enough to share his rare copy of the 1936 BYH Wildcat yearbook to be copied, to complete our collection of BYH yearbooks 1933 to 1968 consulted to build this BYH Directory. @2006

Class of 1937. Nellie Jenson [not Jensen]. Notre Maison. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: Edgar M. Jenson and Ivie May Gardner Jenson. Their children included Nellie Jenson [BYH Class of 1937] (Herman) Adams of Parowan, Utah; Beverly Jenson [BYH Class of 1941] of St. George and Provo, Utah; and Gloria Dawn Jenson [Class of 1946] of Provo. ~ ~ ~ ~ H. E. Adams, 365 N 200 W, Parowan, UT 84761 - (435) 477-8170 ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Nellie Jenson Adams, 90 passed away December 3, 2010 in Mesa, Arizona. Nellie was born March 3, 1920 in St. George, Utah, the oldest of three daughters, to Edgar M. Jenson [BYH Principal] and Ivie May Gardner Jenson. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1937. Nellie married Herman Adams on July 20, 1950 in Provo, Utah. They resided in Enterprise until 1963 when they moved to Parowan. They were sealed on July 5, 1990 in the Jordan River Temple. She graduated from BYU with a degree in English and Elementary Education. Nellie taught in elementary schools though-out southern Utah. She retired in 1983 as a special education teacher in Parowan. She was a natural teacher and an influence for good in the lives of her students and children. She loved literature, the arts, nature and the beauty of southern Utah. While teaching in St. George, Utah, Nellie illustrated the book "Under the Dixie Sun". During World War II she worked as a secretary at the Naval Supply Depot in Clearfield, Utah. She loved her family, colleagues and friends, and inspired the love of learning in her children. After retirement Nellie enjoyed working in the name extraction program for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Adams and her sister, Beverly Jenson. She is survived by her sister, Gloria Jenson, three children, Keith (Jolene) Adams, William Adams, Deanna Adams, five step-grandchildren, Melanie (Adam) Arp, Marcia (Allen) Brant, George Henry (Rachel) Bowser, Melisa Doston, Monica (Brian) Myers and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm in the Parowan Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 11:30-12:30 pm prior to services at the church. Burial will be at the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, Thursday, December 9, 2010.]

Class of 1937? Dick Jex. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Arlando William "Dick" Jex, 1919 ~ 2012. Dick was born to Hewitt Moses and Edna Pearl Loosli Jex on October 5, 1919, in Salt Lake City, Utah and died on September 1, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Raised in Rupert and Burley,Idaho, Draper and Provo, Utah. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in Provo, the old B.Y. Academy building. Served in the Navy, Army and Army Air Forces during World War II and received a Presidential Unit Citation for his wartime service on the USS San Francisco. Worked in many jobs in Montana, Nevada, and Utah. Retired from Turf Equipment as a mechanic. Married Donna Lorraine Harris in 1948, had two sons, William Dennis and Danny Wayne, and divorced. Married Mary Jane Turner in 1965, had three sons: Larry Dean, Steven DeWayne and Jerry Donn, and divorced but were close friends. Survived by his sons: Dennis (Gracie), Larry (Linda) and Jerry; Larry's children: Shilo and baby Arthur, James, Julie, Jason, and Jonathan. Preceded in death by his sons, Danny (1953) and Steven (2011); his parents and his siblings: Pershing Woodrow, Venla Fay Berryman and Barbara Rae Herrmann. Thanks to staff at IRMC, Highland and Federal Heights Care Centers, Haven Health Care, Lincoln Towers, and his friend and caregiver Mae Halligan. In lieu of flowers the family suggested donations for final expenses to: Mary Jane Jex at 4893 Center Street, Murray, Utah. A celebration of his life was held at the Murray 12th Ward Chapel at 363 East Vine Street in Murray, Utah on September 15, 2012. Visitation was at 10 a.m. and funeral at 11 a.m. Goodbye to our Grumpy Grandpa. [Deseret News, September 13, 2012]

Class of 1937. John Laudie. German Club. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: John Davis Laudie, Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at home in Orem after a lengthy illness. Born in Salt Lake, March 28, 1919, the son of Fern Halliday and C. Lucius Laudie. He attended schools in Ogden and Provo and graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1937. He later attended BYU. He enjoyed reading, music, and camping. His greatest pleasures were family, home, and church. He served during World War II as a radio operator in the Army Air Corp and was stationed in Luxor, Egypt. He retired from Geneva Steel in 1979 after 28 years of service. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Tonga and Hawaii and served faithfully in many church positions during his life including: president of YMMIA, Elders Quorum president and Seventies group leader, and stake and ward clerk for 24 years. He married Lenore Kofford in the Salt Lake Temple, December 5, 1945. He is survived by his wife, Lenore and six children: John and Faye Laudie, American Fork; Val and Cynde Laudie, American Fork; Gaylen and Joy Laudie, Pleasant Grove; Nina and Gale Johnson, Plano, Texas; Kevin and Charlotte Laudie, Mantua, Utah; and Kim and Betty Laudie, Orem. He was preceded in death by his sister, Orpha Riding. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 22, 1999 in Orem. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Vista Hospice Care Foundation, 1093 South Orem Blvd., Orem, Utah 84058. [Published in the Deseret News, Thursday, May 20, 1999.]

Class of 1937. Aquilla Merrill. Student Body President, 1936-1937. Basketball. Drama. Music. Popular Boy. Aquilla came to BYH from Clifton H.S. ~ ~ ~ ~ His parents: Ralph Douglas Merrill and Lucile Stoddard Merrill. Their children included: Dona Lu Merrill Harris (dec.); Winsor Merrill (dec.); Aquilla Merrill [BYH Class of 1937] (dec.); Ralph Owen Merrill (dec.); Pauline Merrill Hill; Douglas Merrill; Jed Merrill; Clifford Merrill; Richard S. Merrill; Israel Merrill; Lloyd Merrill; Parry Merrill; and Calvin Merrill. @2000

Class of 1937. Ruby Merrill. Fauvines. Basketball. Music. Notre Maison. She married _____ Amstad. Her Daughter: Susan Amstad, married Brent W. Huff, 1463 Honey Crisp Way, South Jordan, Utah 84095-4642 - Phone: (801) 446-8818 @2006 ~ ~ ~ ~ Ruby Merrill was born on October 12, 1919 in Preston, Idaho. Her parents were Harrison R. Merrill and Edna Johnson. She married _____ Amstad. She died on October 1, 2002 in Orem, Utah.

Class of 1937. Herrick T. Muhlestein. ~ ~ ~ ~ Herrick Tune Muhlestein was born on August 10, 1916 in Somerset, Colorado. His parents were Christian Hyrum Muhlestein and Mary Elizabeth Conrad. He married Joyce Terry on June 6, 1945 in American Fork, Utah. He died on February 11, 1976 at Geneva in Orem, Utah. Interment, Orem , Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE'S OBITUARY: Our angel mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Joyce Terry Muhlestein, age 71, returned to the loving arms of her beloved husband, Herrick, after 27 years of separation on February 18, 2003 in Provo. Joyce Terry was born on September 21, 1931 in Lynndyl, Utah, daughter of Royal Terry and Tressa Langston Terry. She married Herrick Tune Muhlestein in the St. George Temple on June 30, 1952. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1976. Joyce was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was an avid genealogist who was devoted to researching her family history, and spent many hours working in the temple. She lived a completely unselfish life and had a great love for her family. Her strong testimony of the Savior and the gospel of Jesus Christ was an example to all who knew and loved her. During her life, Joyce served as Relief Society President and held numerous teaching positions. She served a mission with her daughter Marilyn in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was also a former member of the Tabernacle Choir. She is survived by her children: Daniel (LaNae) Muhlestein [BYH Class of 1964~H], Lindon, Utah; Terry Muhlestein (John) Pontius, Wasilla, Alaska; Mark (Judy) Muhlestein, Tucson, Arizona; April Muhlestein (Brian) Loomer, Sandy, Utah; Julie Muhlestein (Robert) Crooks, Cody, Wyoming; Faith Muhlestein (Lyle) Cooper, Layton, Utah; Heather Muhlestein (Michael) Harris, Tucson, Arizona; Pamela Muhlestein Everitt, Tucson, Arizona; and Marilyn Muhlestein (Doug) Yaeger, Provo, Utah; 46 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Terry Black, Tooele, Utah; sisters-in-law, Donna Terry, Murray, Utah; Heidi Sims, Wisconsin; and Jeanne Terry, Orem, Utah. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb 22, 2003 in Provo. Interment, Timpanogos Memorial Gardens, 1000 North 400 East, Orem. Arrangements under the direction of her nephew, Shawn R. Warenski of Warenski Funeral Home, American Fork, Utah. [Provo Daily Herald, February 20, 2003.]

Class of 1937. Ruth Nicholes. Music. Pep Club. Notre Maison. German Club, Vice President. ~ ~ ~ ~ She married Martin Miller. Her parents: Joseph Kelly Nicholes and Olive Maiben Nicholes, married June 5, 1912 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had nine children: 1. Henry Joseph Nicholes, born March 24, 1913 in St. George, Utah [BYH Faculty 1946-1947]; 2. Eleanor Louise Nicholes, born January 14, 1915 in American Fork, Utah; 3. Max Maiben Nicholes, born June 12, 1916 in St. George; 4. Ruth Nicholes (Miller), born March 25, 1919 in St. George [BYH Class of 1937]; 5. Virginia Kirsten Nicholes, born April 15, 1922 in St. George [BYH Class of 1940]; 6. Elizabeth Jeanne Nicholes (Blaine), born November 24, 1925 in St. George [BYH Class of 1944]; 7. Margaret Ann Nicholes (Otterstrom), born January 27, 1927; 8. Mary Joyce Nicholes (Woodbury) [BYH Class of 1949]; and 9. K. R. Kelly Nicholes [male]. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Ruth Nicholes Miller, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2006 surrounded by her family. Born on March 25, 1919, Ruth began life in Utah's "Dixie" (St. George) at the end of World War I, the fourth child in a large family of nine. In an autobiography, Ruth wrote that her "parents were educated, respected, talented people who were strong in their faith and totally devoted to each other, their family and the community." Ruth's father, Joseph Kelly Nicholes, was a former President of Dixie College and her mother, Olive Maiben Nicholes, was an accomplished author and painter. After the Nicholes family moved to Provo, she graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1937. Her father taught Chemistry at Brigham Young University. Ruth served a mission for the LDS Church in Germany in 1938. Ruth's mission was cut short with Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many positions. Upon her return to the United States from Germany, Ruth resumed her education, earning a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education at BYU, where she met the love of her life, Martin Miller. Ruth and Martin were married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 3, 1942. While Martin was a professor at BYU, Ruth became an elementary school teacher for Provo City School District, and later earned a Masters Degree in Library Science from BYU. Ruth taught elementary school and served as a librarian for over thirty years. She also enjoyed gardening and singing in choirs. Ruth's primary legacy is a devotion to education, not only of her own children, but all children. Even in her eighties, Ruth often commented that one of the greatest joys of her life was teaching children how to read, and helping them achieve the best within them. Ruth's beloved Martin predeceased her in 1980, although hardly a day went by without Ruth reminiscing how much she missed him. In 1981, Ruth wrote, "I know where he is and with whom. I have no regrets, just wonderful memories of all we have shared together." Ruth is survived by her three children: Lawrence Martin (Karen), Judith Evelyn McConkie (James), Max Alma (Linda), eleven grandchildren, and nineteen great grand children. She is also survived by three sisters, Virginia, Elizabeth and Joyce, and one brother, Kelly. Ruth's greatest desire was to bring joy to her family. Her wish for Christmas, 2006, was that she would be with all her family. The family wishes to express a heartfelt appreciation to Brighton Gardens of Salt Lake City, where Ruth lived the final six years of her life. Brighton Gardens gave Ruth continuous support, love, kindness and respect, for which she always expressed gratitude. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., December 23, 2006 at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. Friends and family are invited to a viewing commencing at 9:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Graveside services will be held at East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo, Utah at approximately 1:30 p.m. on December 23, 2006. Online condolences at www.larkinmortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, December 22, 2006.]

Class of 1937. Helen Ratcliffe. Notre Maison. Basketball.

Class of 1937. Stephen Smith. ~ ~ ~ ~ Stephen Richard Smith was born March 1, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died on February 20, 1969. His parents were Elias Marion Smith and Mary E. Farrer.

Class of 1937. Ed* Snell. [*Note: This name is taken from a photocopy of the 1937 Wildcat Yearbook. Unfortunately, the edge is cut off -- leaving Snell's first name partially obscured. It could be "Ed" or perhaps "Al". If you know, please send us a note.]

Class of 1937. Evelyn Snyder. Commercial Contest, 3 years. Notre Maison. ~ ~ ~ ~ Evelyn Snyder was born February 17, 1920 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were Theodore Albert Forsyth Snyder and Aurelia Clyde. She married Gail Nile Brown on December 5, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She died on January 8, 2004. ~ ~ ~ ~ OBITUARY: Evelyn Snyder Brown, 83, passed away quietly on Thursday, January 8, 2004 in Walnut Creek, California, where she resided. She is survived by two sons and their wives, and one granddaughter: Gary, Janet and Heather Brown of Oakland, California; Christopher and Linda Brown of Concord, California; her sister, Zina Snyder Ogren of Provo, Utah; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen Brown and Melba Brown Swift from Salt Lake City, Utah. Evelyn was born February 17, 1920 in Provo. Her parents were Albert Forsyth Snyder and Aurelia Clyde Snyder. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1937. She attended Brigham Young University, where she met her husband Gail Brown. Gail and Evelyn enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Gail preceded her in death on August 4, 2002. Evelyn worked intermittently for 25 years as an executive secretary while consecutively caring for her family. She enjoyed her membership in the Walnut Creek Senior Citizens Center. Evelyn took pleasure in sewing, quilting and the many of the center's activities, like bingo. She valued her close and longstanding friendships which she acquired over the years. Special services in her memory were held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 in Walnut Creek, California. Funeral services in Provo were held on Saturday, January 17, 2004. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Friday, January 16, 2004.]

Class of 1937. Ethelyn Sowards. Pep Club. Music. Notre Maison. Basketball. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ethelyn Mabel Sowards was born on June 7, 1920 in Vernal, Utah. Her parents were Wilbur Sowards and Bertha Holtsclaw. Ethelyn married Vance Lynn Young on June 12, 1948. She died on February 3, 1986 in Provo, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ Parents: Wilbur Sowards and Bertha Holtsclaw Sowards. Their children include: Beatrice Sowards [BYH Class of 1926] Skinner; Wilbur Anthony (Tony) Sowards; Josephine Sowards Strong, Sacramento; Calif.; Myrtle Sowards [BYH Class of 1930] DeHart, Logan, Utah; Beulah Sowards [BYH Class of 1933] Bucher, Salt Lake City; Ethelyn Mabel Sowards [BYH Class of 1937] (Vance Lynn) Young; Jewell Sowards [BYH Class of 1942] Bybee, Salt Lake City, Utah; Clifford Sowards, Salt Lake City.