Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Otis and Ora Sweat in photos

 Otis Sweat was one of Emeline's brothers.
The following are a collection of photos of Otis and his wife, Ora.
Ora, Otis, and daughter
From the personal albums of LaRae Jeffs
Otis and Ora
From the personal albums of Sharleen May
The following photos are all of Otis and Ora in their golden years.
They are all from the personal albums of LaRae Jeffs unless otherwise specified.


From the personal albums of Sharleen May
From the personal albums of Sharleen May
From the personal albums of Sharleen May

Friday, April 25, 2014

Death info on V Roy Walker

Victor Roy Walker was one of Emeline's brother-in-laws.
He married Emeline's older sister, Alice.
(He was also a half brother to Elmer Mahoney (Rodney's dad) but that's another story...)
Roy Walker
Cropped from a larger photo
Found in the personal albums of Mark Anderson
 According to this document the following dates apply:
BIRTH: 31 Mar 1883- Heber City, Wasatch, Utah
DEATH: 1 Nov 1977- Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
He was 94 years old when he died.

Obituary:
SOURCE: Deseret News 1977, Nov 2, p.4E
Obituary transcribed:
Victor Roy Walker
Victor Roy Walker, 94, died Nov. 1, 1977 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born March 31, 1883, Heber City, Utah to William Henry and Ada Phippen Walker.  Married Alice Sweat, Sept. 26, 1906 in Salt Lake LDS Temple.  She died Sept. 25, 1919.  Married Ida Giles, Feb 2, 1922 in Salt Lake LDS Temple.  She died Nov. 4, 1949.  Retired real estate broker.
Survivors: son and daughter; Robert L. Walker; and Mrs. Bob (Dena) Erickson, both Salt Lake City, 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.  His eldest son Victor William Walker preceded him in death.
Funeral: Thursday 11:00 a.m., Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services.  Interment, Heber City Cemetery.

Headstone:
SOURCE: billiongraves.com
As Roy died in the last 50 years his death certificate will not become publicly available until sometime around the year 2027.  When it is available I will post it here.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Death info on Ann B Mahoney

Ann Bond Mahoney was one of Rodney's sister-in-laws.
She married Rodney's brother, Clarence Ray.
Ann B Mahoney
Cropped from a larger image
From the personal albums of Stephen Mahoney
According to these documents the following dates apply:
BIRTH: 19 Sept 1907- Heber City, Wasatch, Utah
DEATH: 12 May 1989- Heber City, Wasatch, Utah
She was 81 years old when she died.

Obituary:
SOURCE: Salt Lake Tribune 1989, May 14, p.B15
Obituary transcribed:
Ann B. Mahoney
Heber City- Ann Bond Mahoney, 81, died May 12, 1989 in a Heber City hospital.
Born September 19, 1907 in Heber City, Utah to William Henry and Alice Taylor Bond.  Married C. Ray Mahoney April 29, 1931 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.  He died July 27, 1967.  Active member LDS Church.  Employed by Heber Mercantile Company in the clothing department where she met C. Ray Mahoney, store bookkeeper.  Worked for the Heber City Exchange Company as department buyer and clerk for 33 years.  Known for her beautiful piano playing and handwork.
Survived by children: Stephen B. & Lea Mahoney, Sandy; Annette & Melvin J. Anderson, North Logan; Larence B. & Lois Mahoney, Midway; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur Bond, Bountiful; sister, LaVon Bond, Heber City.  Preceded in death by an infant son, Jay B. Mahoney; two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services Tuesday, 12 noon, in the Heber 7th Ward Chapel (240 East 4th South).  Friends may call at Olpin Mortuary Monday, 7-9 p.m. and at the church Tuesday, one hour prior to services.  Burial Heber City Cemetery.
Local obituary:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1989, May 17, p. 4B
Not transcribed as text nearly matches that above
Headstone:
SOURCE: findagrave.com
As Ann died in the last 50 years her death certificate will not become publicly available until sometime around the year 2039.  When it is available I will post it here.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Death info on Ora G Sweat

Ora Galli Sweat was one of Emeline's sister-in-laws.
She married Emeline's brother, Lewis Jr.
Ora G Sweat
Cropped from a larger image
From the personal albums of Veda Cox
According to these documents the following dates apply:
BIRTH: 10 Dec 1888- Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah
DEATH: 13 Jul 1974- Provo, Utah, Utah
She was 85 years old when she died.

Obituary:
SOURCE: Deseret News 1974, Jul 15, p.13B
From the personal albums of Veda Cox
Obituary transcribed:
Ora G. Sweat
HEBER CITY- Ora Galli Sweat, 85, Heber City, died July 13, 1974, in a Provo hospital of heart failure.
Born Dec. 10, 1888, Pleasant Grove, to Joseph and Anna Christensen Galli.  Married Hyrum Shelton; divorced.  Married Lewis Sweat Jr. Aug 28, 1913; solemnized Salt Lake LDS Temple; he died March 1944.
Survivors: sons, daughters, Mrs. Alfred P. (Gladys) Smith, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Ray W. (Lois) Anderson, Payson; Mrs. Ray A. (Alice) Deveraux, Pleasant Grove; Dean L., Center Creek, Wasatch County; Mrs. Lyman (Nelda) Watkins, Heber City; Mrs. Joseph (Alta) Meeks, Mrs. Keith (Delvene) Bronson, both Midway, Wasatch County; Floyd J., Mesa, Ariz.; Mrs. JoAnn Veach, Santa Barbara, Calif.; 36 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters, Mrs. Pearl Street, John Lester, Lewis Leonard, all Salt Lake City; Mrs. Francis (Alice) Probst, Midway.
Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m., Heber City 2nd LDS Ward Chapel.  Friends call Olpin Mortuary, Heber City, Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday hour prior to services.  Burial, Heber City Cemetery.

Local obituary:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1974, Jul 18, p.8
Not transcribed as info matches that of obituary above
Sympathy Notice:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1974, Jul 18, p.4
Card of Thanks:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1974, Jul 25, p.5
Card of Thanks transcribed:
CARD OF THANKS
We would like to express our deep appreciation for your expressions of love, sympathy and friendship.
For the beautiful songs and the comforting words, for the lovely floral arrangements and the tasty luncheon.  For the Sheriff's Patrol and to each one who helped in anyway at the passing of our mother.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks.
The Family of
ORA G. SWEAT

 Headstone:
From the personal albums of Veda Cox
Older Ora G Sweat
Cropped from a larger image
From the personal albums of Sharleen May

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Thelma Mahoney & Lindsay B Anderson

Thelma Mahoney was Rodney's little sister.
She married Lindsay B Anderson (of Heber, UT) on 11 Jun 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Thus, she became Thelma Mahoney Anderson.
Thelma and Lindsay, 1937
Cropped from a larger image
From the personal albums of Mark Anderson
Bridal shower announcement:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1935, Jun 7, p.5
Bridal shower announcement transcribed:
Miss Thelma Mahoney will be hostess at a trousseau tea Saturday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mahoney.  She is to become Mrs. Lindsay Anderson in the near future.  A shower was also held at Center in her honor.

Wedding Announcement:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1935, Jun 14, p.4
Wedding announcement transcribed:
MAHONEY-ANDERSON WEDDING
Mrs. Elmer Mahoney announces the marriage of her daughter Thelma to Lindsay B. Anderson, son of Mrs. Thomas R. Boulton of Provo.  The ceremony took place June 11th in the Salt Lake temple.  Immediately following the ceremony the bride and groom were guests of honor at a buffet luncheon given by Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Mahoney at their home in Salt Lake, the following names guests being present: Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Elmer Mahoney, Mrs. Thomas R. Boulton, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ray Mahoney, Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Mahoney, Miss Lisle Lindsay, Mrs. Hal Savage, Miss Jeanne Morris and Mr. Howard Taylor.
Miss Jeanne Morris entertained in honor of the bride at a personal shower one day last week at her home in Salt Lake City.  Twelve close friends of the bride were present.
*Spelling and punctuation adjusted by me.

Marriage License:
SOURCE: familysearch.org
Film #0482528
Older Thelma and Lindsay
From the personal albums of Mark Anderson

Friday, April 4, 2014

Death info on Lorna Sweat

Lorna Atwood Sweat was one of Emeline's sister-in-laws.
She married Emeline's younger brother, Delbert.
Lorna Sweat
Cropped from a larger image
From the personal albums of Veda Cox
According to this document the following dates apply:
BIRTH: 11 Nov 1915- Hanna, Duchesne, Utah
DEATH: 3 Apr 1983- Longview, Gregg, Texas
She was 67 years old when she died.

Obituary:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1983, Apr 7, p.11A
 Obituary transcribed:
Lorna Atwood Sweat
CENTER CREEK, Wasatch County, Loran Atwood Sweat, 67, died April 3, 1983 in Longview, Texas.  Born Nov. 11, 1915 in Hanna, Duchesne County to Earl Wilbur and Olive May Hodgkinson Atwood.  Married Delbert Sweat Nov. 11, 1935 in Vernal.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
She was an active member of the LDS Church having served in the Relief Society, Primary, YWMIA, and as Ward Organist.
Survivors: Husband of Gilmer, Texas; Children: Mrs. Richard (Jean) Pilcher and Rex Sweat both of Gilmer, Texas, Lew R. Sweat and Merle Sweat both Center Creek, 10 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.  Mother, Salt Lake City; Brother and sister: Mrs. Virgil (Oralie) Wadley and Morris (Woody) Atwood both Salt Lake City.  Preceded in death by a brother Billie.
Funeral services Saturday 12:-- noon in the Center Ward Chapel.  Friends may call at Olpin Mortuary, Heber City Friday 7:00-9:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday prior.  Burial Heber City Cemetery.
*Punctuation adjusted wherein I saw fit.

Headstone:
From the personal albums of Veda Cox
older Lorna Sweat
Cropped from a larger image
From the personal albums of Sharleen May

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

C Ray Mahoney & Ann Bond

Clarence Ray Mahoney was one of Rodney's older brothers.
He married Ann Bond (of Heber, UT) on 29 Apr 1931 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Thus, she became Ann Bond Mahoney.
Ann and Ray Mahoney
Cropped and photoshopped together by me from a larger image
From the personal albums of Stephen Mahoney
Marriage License:
SOURCE: familysearch.org
Film # 0482528
Newspaper notice:
SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1931, May 1, p.5
Not transcribed as the copy is incredibly poor
and leaves the left margin obscured.
It does give some hints though...