Death info on Ernest E. Mahoney

Ernest Elmer Mahoney was one of Rodney's older brothers.

Ernest Mahoney
From the personal albums of Merry Jones
Cropped from a larger image

 According to this document the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 5 Aug 1898- Lake Creek, Wasatch, Utah

DEATH: 20 Sept 1989- Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake, Utah

He was 91 years old when he died.

Obituary:

SOURCE: Salt Lake Tribune 1989, Sept 23, p.B9

Obituary transcribed:
Ernest E. Mahoney
COTTONWOOD- Ernest E. Mahoney, age 91, our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, died September 20, 1989.
He was born August 5, 1898, in Lake Creek, Wasatch County, Utah to Elmer Clarence and Nancy Jane Jones Mahoney.  On July 20, 1920, he married Bessie Johnson, in Rupert, Idaho.  Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.  As a young man, he worked in the Park City Mines and later for the Utah State Road Commission.  He also worked for the Gold Acres Mine in Nevada where he was the shovel operator, then advanced to Mine Superintendent.  Ernest retired at he age of 70, and he and his wife moved back to Salt Lake where he became a school crossing guard.  His loving companion and wife of 63 years passed away September 1983.  Ernest was a member of the High Priest Quorum in the Cottonwood 8th LDS Ward.
Survivors: daughter, Farel M. Smith, Sandy, Utah; Betty M. Symes, Salt Lake City; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sister, Thelma Anderson, Provo; preceded in death by his wife and a daughter, Reva.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 25, 1989, at 1:00 p.m. in the Cottonwood 8th LDS Ward Chapel, 6310 So. 2300 East.  Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State, Midvale, Sunday from 7-8 p.m. and Monday at the church one hour prior to services.  Interment, Heber City Cemetery.

Older Ernest
From the personal albums of Merry Jones
Cropped from a larger image

Because Ernest died in the last 50 years his death certificate will not become publicly available until around the year 2039.  When it is available I will post it here.

Death info on A Ewing Peterson

Andrew Ewing Peterson was Emeline's brother-in-law.

He married Emeline's sister, Della.

A. Ewing Peterson
From personal albums of Sharleen May

According to these documents the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 7 May 1897- Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah

DEATH: 21 Mar 1944- Center, Wasatch, Utah

He was 46 years old when he died of Bright's Disease.

 Obituary:

SOURCE: Deseret News 1944, Mar 22, p.16

Obituary transcribed:

Andrew Ewing Peterson

CENTER, Wasatch County- Andrew Ewing Peterson, 46, carpenter and farmer, died at his home Tuesday morning of Bright's disease.  He was a veteran of World War I.

Born May 7, 1897 in Salt Lake City, he was a son of John J. and Francis Smith Peterson.  He married Della Sweat in the Salt Lake LDS temple, June 16, 1920.

Survivors include his widow; the following sons and daughters: Verl Ewing Peterson, U.S. navy in Pacific; Mrs. Elaine Utley, Dallas, Niada and Aloyes Peterson, all of Center; and two brothers, Leon Peterson, Ammon, Idaho, and JaJy Wayne Peterson, Salt Lake City.

Funeral notice:

SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1944, Mar 31, p.4

Funeral notice transcribed:

"Out of county persons attending the funeral of Andrew Ewing Peterson on Friday were Leon Peterson of Idaho, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Fawson and children, Frank Ryan and Roy Walker of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Utley of Tooele, Mrs. Joseph Street of Park City, Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher of Keetley, Mrs. Ray Deveraux of Pleasant Grove, and Veda Sweat of Salt Lake."

Death Certificate:

SOURCE: Utah State Archives

Headstone:

From the personal albums of Veda Cox

Death info on Ora H Sweat

 Ora Holland Sweat was Emeline's sister-in-law.

She married Emeline's brother, Otis.

Ora H Sweat- cropped from larger image
From personal albums of LaRae Jeffs

According to these documents the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 4 Sept 1907- Shelley, Bingham, Idaho

DEATH: Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico

She was 96 years old when she died.

Obituary:

SOURCE: Deseret News 2003, Oct 25, p?
Found in the personal albums of Sharleen May

Obituary transcribed:
Ora Holland Sweat
1905-2003
Ora Holland Sweat passed away Thursday, October 23, 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the home of her daughter, Jolyn.  All her children were with her at the time.  She was 96 years old.
Ora was born September 4, 1907 in Shelley, Idaho to Harriet Daniels Brown and Joseph Holland.  She was the ninth child of 13 children and was the last survivor.  She graduated from Ricks College, then began her teaching career in a rural, one-room school house, traveling in a horse-drawn buggy or sleigh.  She married Otis Sweat June 9, 1932 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.  They moved to Heber City, Utah.  Otis passed away October, 2000.
Ora was very active in the LDS Church.  She was president of the Relief Society, Primary and Young Women's Associations, served as a teacher in those organizations, and worked in road shows, music and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Ora was a thoughtful, loving parent and kind friend.  She was known for her absolute remembrance of birthday and special occasions, always showing love and care to all.  We remember her for her bright smile, positive attitude and quick wit.
Ora is survived by LaRae (Hal) Jeffs and Von all of Heber City; Deryl of Eden Valley, WY; Jolyn (Robert) Hall of Albuquerque, NM.  She leaves 16 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct 27, 2003- 11 a.m. in the Heber East Stake Center, 2400 South Mill Road (1200 East), Heber City.  Friends may call on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, and on Monday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the LDS Church.  Interment, Heber City Cemetery.

Funeral program:

Found in the personal albums of Veda Cox

 Headstone:

Found in the personal albums of Veda Cox

Additional photos of her funeral, all from the personal albums of Sharleen May.

Because Ora died in the last 50 years her death certificate will not become publicly available until around the year 2053.  When it is available I will post it here.

Death info on Bennett Lindsay

Bennett Lindsay was one of Emeline's brother-in-laws.

He was married to Emeline's eldest sister, Sarah.

Bennett Lindsay
From the personal albums of Karma MacDonald

According to these documents the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 23 Oct 1883- Center Creek, Wasatch, Utah

DEATH: 8 Jul 1976- Center Creek, Wasatch, Utah

He was 93 years old when he died.

Obituary:

SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1976, Jul 15, p.10

Obituary transcribed:

BENNETT LINDSAY

Bennett Lindsay, 93, died July 8 of causes incident to age.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1883, in Center Creek, Wasatch County, to James and Agnes Watson Lindsay.  He married Sarah Elizabeth Sweat Nov. 23, 1905, in Center Creek.  Later solemnized in Salt Lake LDS Temple.  She died March 29, 1973.  Sheepman, rancher, served LDS Mission to Southern States.  Bishop of Center Ward 19 years.  Director of Wasatch City Farm Bureau.  Insurance agent, school board member.

He is survived by sons and daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Ethel) Broadbent; Mrs. Kenneth (Mabel) Anderson, Wrex, all Heber City; Mrs. Clyde (Hazel) Howe, Roy; Mrs. Fay (Doris) Parker, Orem; Bennett W., Bountiful; Robert S., Huntsville; forty-nine grandchildren; ninety great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral was Monday.  Burial, Heber City Cemetery.

Funeral program:

From the personal albums of Sharleen May

The following is an excerpt from the personal history of Bennett Lindsay regarding his death, written by an unknown descendant but found in the personal albums of both Sharleen May and Veda Cox:

"...Not too long after he celebrated his 90th birthday his wife had a stroke.  He was determined to stay by himself as his health was good.  About one month later he had the misfortune to fall down the basement stairs which nearly killed him.  He had to be hospitalized for one month, then for the next three years he had to stay with his daughters as he never fully recovered.  He passed away July 8, 1976 in Center Creek not much over one-half mile from where he was born, and in the little community he had spent practically all his life."

Headstone:

From the personal albums of Veda Cox

Because Bennett died in the last 50 years his death certificate will not become publicly available until around the year 2026.  When it is available I will post it here.

Death info on Wilhelmina W Sweat

Wilhelmina Jane Wilde Sweat was Emeline's sister-in-law.  

She married Emeline's older brother, Elmer.

Wilhelmina Sweat
Photo enhanced from original copy
Found in the personal albums of Veda Cox

According to these documents the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 11 Sept 1892- Coalville, Summit, Utah*

DEATH: 7 Apr 1929- Center, Wasatch, Utah

She was 36 years old when she died of pneumonia.

*Family group records indicate that her birthdate was 11 Sept although her death certificate indicates her birthdate as 8 Sept.

Death Certificate:

SOURCE: Utah State Archives

Obituary:

SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1929, Apr 12, p.4

Obituary transcribed:

SAD DEATH OF YOUNG MOTHER

Mrs. Wilhelmina Sweat, 36, wife of Elmer Sweat of Center, died of pneumonia at the family residence Sunday evening following an illness of only a few days.  Mr. Sweat was there and is still confined to his bed with the same disease.

Mrs. Sweat was born September 11, 1892 at Coalville, Utah, the daughter of Emanuel E. and Annie Howard Wilde.  She was married October 30, 1911 to Elmer Sweat.  At first they made their home at Center, where she immediately became active in Church organization work.  Later they moved to Fruitland, Duchesne County, where they remained for a few years and where she was made president of the Primary Association.  Four years ago they returned to Center and in the interim she has served in all the ward organizations and was teacher in the Primary, teacher in the Sunday School, organist in the M.I.A., Primary and Relief Society and a block teacher in the Relief Society at the time of her death.

Mrs. Sweat is survived by her husband and four children, ...: Veda, 8; Beth, 5, Mina, 3; and Boyd, 2.  An infant boy which lived but half an hour preceded its mother in death by three days.  She is also survived by her father, Emanuel E. Wilde of Carey, Idaho, and the following named brothers and sisters: Mrs. Ethel (Eytchison) of Boise, Idaho; Randy of Bandon, Oregon; Wilford of California; Rhoda Dickerson of American Fork.  Also survived by six half brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held in the Center ward meeting house on Thursday afternoon with Bishop Bennett Lindsay in charge and conducting.  The house was crowded with sympathizing friends and the many beautiful floral offerings bespoke the respect held for Mrs. Sweat by her friends and neighbors.  A ladies chorus sang, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere."  Prayer was offered by James B. Wilson of Midway and the chorus followed by singing "Tho Deep'ning Trials Throng Your Way, Press on, Press on, Ye Saints of God."  

The speakers were Pres. H. Clay Cummings, who paid tribute to the deceased as a true mother.

Mr. May Taylor and Mrs. Mille Morris sang a duet, "Lay My Head Beneath a Rose."

John J. Peterson paid tribute to Mrs. Sweat as a most willing ward worker.

Elmer Mahoney paid tribute to the splendid character of Mrs. Sweat as an example to others.

Mrs. Nellie C. DeGraff paid tribute to the departed as a most faithful, energetic Primary worker, and read poems on motherhood and immortality.

Bishop Lindsay spoke of her as a helpmate in the home- industrious, economical, neat and clean and one who always made the best of prevailing circumstances.

The chorus sang, "Some time We'll Understand," and the benediction was pronounced by J. Howard Thomas.  Interment was in the Heber City cemetery.

Mr. Sweat and family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

*Spelling and punctuation adjusted wherein I was aware.

The following are photos of Wilhelmina's two oldest daughters, Veda and Beth, at their mother's gravesite on 11 Apr 1929.  Photos are from the personal albums of Veda Cox.