Two corrections are necessary, one from last weeks newsletter and one from the June 1 Trail Marker. First, in last week’s newsletter I wrote that the June Board Meeting to which chapter presidents or their designee should attend on zoom would be June 16. That is WRONG. It will be WEDNESDAY June 17th at 6:00 […]
Our prayer is that all remains well with you and your families. As COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed, remember to be even more careful as most of us are in the most vulnerable age group. Your National Officers will continue to follow the lead of the First Presidency and the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. We […]
Written by Wayne Hinton
We hope you are continuing to stay well and that you and your family are continuing to be blessed.There are several items of note to report to you. It is with thankful hearts that we report to you that Brad Clayton is fully recovered from his bout with COVID-19. Some of the members were paying […]
Written by Derek Rowley
By now you should be enjoying the first quarter-issue of the pioneer. On Friday the May Trail Marker will also be available. Both are informative and for your reading enjoyment. Â As you read the Trail Marker, notice that it contains nomination forms for National President-elect and registration forms and information regarding the National Encampment at […]
Written by Derek Rowley
https://vimeo.com/325508283 This group performed at a local sup chapter meeting in the Salt Lake City area. Other than that, no other detail were provided. If you know who anything about this group, or where or when this was performed, please tell us in the comments below.
Written by Derek Rowley
Featuring: Preserving Historical Collections pioneer Memorial museum The Blind Man and His Harp Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museums George Albert Smith pioneer village tooele pioneer memorial complex church history museum sup Library The Wallace & Woods Families
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The third annual Presidential Award for Meritorious service was awarded to Frank Madsen Jr in 2018. Unfortunately he was unable to attend any National Events where he could receive it throughout this year. After he passed away unexpectedly in November, members of the National Executive Council Keith Van Roosendaal and John Elggren presented this award […]
Written by Derek Rowley
MELVIN URE PRATT, 84, a life member of sup and a grandson of early-day apostle Parley P. Pratt, died Feb. 22, 1990. He was employed by the U.S. Railway Mail service for 39 years. He was active in the LDS Church, serving in the bishopric for eight years and in the Ogden temple. He is […]
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Berdean Wilmer Balls, 83, a member of the sup in Ogden, died October 10, 1989. He was a public school teacher by profession and taught at various times in Circle, Randolph, Heber City and Ogden, all in Utah. He supplemented his income by working as a contractor, He was highly regarded by his many students […]
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William Earl Gordon, 80, of 144 East Center, Smithfield, died November 26, 1979 of natural causes. He was born April 29, 1899 in Clover Creek, Utah to Foster John and Isabelle Merrion Meikle Gordon. He married Pearl M. Peterson Feb. 26, 1920 in Salt Lake City. The marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS temple […]
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Jacob G. (Jay) Cox, long-time secretary of the Lehi Chapter, Sons of the Utah Pioneers, was Outstanding sup Member of the Year for 1970-71. The award was made at the August Encampment at Logan which Mr. Cox was unable to attend and information about his services was not then reported. He died on July 30, […]
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Scion of Distinguished pioneer Family By T. W. Woolley Presentation of the Honorary Life Membership Pin and Certificate to President Joseph Fielding Smith featured the annual President’s Banquet of the sons of utah pioneers held May 1 in the pioneer village Auditorium. National president Eugene P. Watkins presented the award to President Smith, and Mrs. […]
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Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan, Sr., 87, former national president of the sons of utah pioneers and the Salt Lake City Chapter, died Nov. 17, 1971 at his home in Salt Lake City, of natural causes. He was national president of sup in 1953, and contributed most generously of his time and funds in the development of […]
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Dell H. Adams, 81, Lawton, prominent and devoted member of the sons of utah pioneers of Layton, Utah, died Nov. 11, 1971 at the stockyards in Evanston, Wyo. of a heart attack. He served as president and director of the Utah Livestock Producers Assn. and was director of the Utah Grazing District No. 1. Mr. […]
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Judge John Allen Hendricks, 82, of Ogden. Utah, sup Life Member No. 32 and formerly active in the Buena Ventura and Ogden pioneer Luncheon Club Chapters, died Oct. 31 in an Ogden hospital of natural causes. He was born Oct. 27, 1888, in Richmond, a son of J. Nelson and Emily Jarvis Hendricks. He was […]
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Robert Rumel Child, 53, prominent sup member and Salt Lake building contractor, died August 4, 1970 in a Salt Lake City hospital after a lingering illness. Former director of the Associated General Contractors of America, Mr. Child has built hospitals, schools and industrial plants throughout Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. He was formerly employed […]
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francis leroy christensen, 73, Brigham City Chapter and national president of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, died March 29 of natural causes at his home in Brigham City, Utah. Mr. Christensen had served as President of the sup from 1968 to 1969 and had previously served on its board of directors. He was also […]
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By Lawrence L. Epperson According to two histories, compiled by Dr. Orson D. Wright and Gustive O. Larson, the concept of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers goes back over 70 years. Senator Reed Smoot made the first effort on July 20, 1907 with an organization known as the “Sons and Daughters of the Utah […]
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