21 Oct 1920 – 9 Jul 2011

Great-grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn

Grandson of Jean Paul Cardon and Magdalene Beus

Son of George David Cardon and Elizabeth Hulda Ballentyne

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Dean Cardon, 90,  passed away peacefully on July 9, 2011 at his home in Salt Lake City.   Dean was born on October 21st, 1920 in Logan, Utah.   He grew up in Ogden and was a proud member of the first graduating class at Ogden High School.   Dean served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.   He was the owner of Cardon Land Title Company and worked there for nearly fifty years.    Dean was an extraordinarily kind and gentle man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.  Dean is preceded in death by his five sisters, Winona, Beth, Dorthy, Marie, and Ardell, and by his brother Carlos.   Dean is survived by Faye, his beloved wife of 58 years.    He is also survived by his two sons, David Dean Cardon of St. George and Jeffrey (Helen Hemingway) Stewart Cardon of Salt Lake City.  Dean was the proud Grandfather of Kate Cardon, Megan Packer, April Jones, George Cardon, Madeline Cardon, and Charles Cardon.    Special people in his life were his “adopted” daughter, Helen Cardon, and “sons” Mark Webber and Shawn Ferrin.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 11:00 am at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, where a visitation was held from 9:45-10:45 prior to the services.  Interment followed the services at the same location.

25 Apr 1915 – 12 Dec 2003

2nd-great-grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn

Great-grandson of Louis Philip Cardon and Susette Stalé

Grandson of Joseph Samuel Cardon and Selenia M. Walker

Son of Joseph Elmer Cardon and Lucinda Hurst

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Eugene Hurst Cardon, 88, of Farmington, went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday morning Dec. 12, 2003 with his family at his side.  He was born to Joseph Elmer and Lucinda Hurst Cardon April 25, 1915, in Binghamton, Pima County, Ariz.

Eugene and family moved to Kirtland in 1930, where he attended Central High School and excelled in football, basketball, baseball, softball and track. He graduated in 1934.  He would go early to school every winter morning and build the fire in the furnace for Mrs. Wilson.

In 1935, his family moved to Allison, Colo., and bought a large farm.  He was drafted into the service in 1941 and served in the U.S. Air Force as a line chief for the 344th Bomb Group, 497th Squadron.  He served in England, France and Belgium and was proud to be an honorable World II veteran.

After the war in 1947, he returned to Farmington and married Ethel Louise Wheeler Neff.  He helped his wife raise her three daughters and they had one son, Jerry Eugene Cardon, in 1951.  Jerry passed away June 19, 1999.

Eugene will be remembered for his hard work, love of sports, dancing, beautiful gardens, quick wit, wonderful memory and his stories.  He could quote long poems and fun quotes.  He loved hunting, fishing, riding horses and cooking big barbecue pit dinners for family and friends.  He taught all of his daughters to dance by putting them on top of his feet and dancing in the kitchen.  He loved to hear his wife sing and play the piano.  Eugene was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held many positions over the years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ethel; three daughters, Nedra Shumway and husband, Jed of Mesa, Ariz., Nadine Mead and husband, Allen of La Plata, and Patsy Mead and husband, Glenn Mead of Farmington.  He has 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is his sister, Gladys Miller of St. George, Utah; one brother, Udell and wife Anna May of Victorville,Calif., sister-in-law, Mayola Cardon of Winslow, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Jim Chalk of Cypress, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, four sisters and his son, Jerry Eugene Cardon.

Services were at noon, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on College Boulevard in Farmington with Bishop Greg Stradling officiating, Interment followed at Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Graveside military honors were provided.

Pallbearers were his grandsons, Kevin Shumway, Kyle Shumway, Sven Mead, Michael Mead, Doug Noble, Kevin Partington, Daniel Brashier, Kevin Walker, Jay Easley, Shane Larby and Chad Cardon.

Honary pallbearers were Udell Cardon, Lloyd Wheeler, Allen Mead, Jed Shumway, Glenn Mead, Shane Hall, Tristen Mead, Dan Hayes, Richard Wortman and Charles Daniel.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., Farmington.  (505) 325-8688

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Memory Gardens, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico

 

11 Nov 1919 – 27 Apr 2009

Wife of Eugene Hurst Cardon

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Nov. 11, 1919-April 27, 2009

    Ethel Louise Cardon, 89, of Farmington, New Mexico, went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday morning, April 27, 2009, in her daughter’s home.  She was born to Wilford and Ida Hunt Wheeler in her grandmother Elsie Schmutz Hunt’s home in Waterflow.

    Ethel’s parents owned the Hogback Trading Post where she was raised.  She enjoyed her family, riding her favorite pony to school in Kirtland and racing others home.  She graduated from Kirtland High School.

    Ethel will be remembered for her beautiful voice.  She sang at dances and weddings.  She taught herself to play the piano and organ by ear.  She would hear a song and practice until she could play it.  She also was a wonderful cook and did a lot of canning.

    Ether married Tommy Whitcomb Neff on March 31, 1940.  They lived in Farmington, where their first daughter, Nedra Alice, was born.  They moved to Henderson, Nev., during World War II and had their second daughter, Ethel Nadine.  They enjoyed dancing and making friends and would go out to dance once a month.

    They returned to Farmington and lived on the Neff Ranch on the La Plata and had their third daughter, Patricia Ida.  Tommy had a terrible tractor accident while working on a ditch bank and was killed.  Ethel could not run the ranch alone, so she moved back to Farmington and lived with Tommy’s parents, Alfred and Alice Neff.

    Ethel married Eugene Cardon in 1947, and they had one son together, Jerry Eugene.  They also loved to dance and taught their children how.

    Ethel was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed teaching and helping the youth and singing.

    After the girls left home, Ethel attended college to become a teacher.  She taught on the Reservation.  She loved the little Navajo children and lived right close to the school during the week and drove home for the weekends.

    She was preceded in death by her husbands; son, Jerry; sister, Rose; and in-laws, Ken Washburn and Mary Wheeler.

    She is survived by her daughters, Nedra (Jed) Shumway of Mesa, Ariz., Ethel Nadine (Allen) Mead of La Plata and Patsy (Glenn) Mead of Farmington.  She has 13 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving Ethel is her brother, Lloyd Wheeler of Hogback; sister Aleta (Clyde) Ashcroft; sister-in-law, Anna Mae (Udell) Cardon of Albuquerque; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home.

    Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4400 College Blvd., in Farmington, New Mexico, with Bishop Chris James conducting.

    Interment followed at Memory Gardens, 6917 E. Main St., in Farmington, New Mexico.

    Those wishing to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com.

    Arrangements were entrusted to Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington; (505) 325-8688.

-Published in the Farmington Daily Times on 5/1/2009

10 Apr 1950 – 5 Jun 2006

4th-great-granddaughter of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn

3rd-great-granddaughter of Louis Philip Cardon and Susette Stalé

2nd-great-granddaughter of Joseph Samuel Cardon and Selenia M. Walker

Great-granddaughter of Joseph Elmer Cardon and Lucinda Hurst

Granddaughter of Gladys Cardon and Vernon William Jack

Daughter of Vernadeen Jack and Daniel Leland Bates

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Valerie Bates Ruff 1960 ~ 2006 Valerie Bates Ruff passed away on the morning of June 5, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was 46 years old. Valerie was born April 10, 1960, the second daughter to Dan and Vernadeen Bates in Provo, Utah. She graduated from Timpview High School in 1978 and was attending BYU when she met Wesley Ruff, of Springville. They were married for time and all eternity in the Provo Temple on September 19, 1980. She had several jobs throughout her life, but the one she cherished the most was that of being a mom. Her children will miss her: Casey Ryan (Melissa), Landon Scott, and Jenny. She spent her life teaching them how to love and how to live, and showed a great example to them and others by the way she lived her life. Valerie was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 1998. She did not want the disease to define who she was, and fought to maintain a normal life, even while suffering through great pain. But she always looked for opportunities to help others or lighten someone else’s burden. She is survived by her husband and best friend Wesley; their three children; her father Dan Bates of Provo; sisters Jacquelin (Kirk) Rasmussen of Wisconsin; Julie (Steve) White of Salt Lake; Cheryl (Gary) Bridges of Las Vegas; brothers Jeremy (Heidi) Bates of Sandy; and Chad (Jennifer) Bates of Springville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vernadeen, who passed away on March 29, 2006. Funeral services were held Friday, June 9, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Crescent View 28th Ward Chapel at 11626 South 300 East in Draper. Friends and family calledl Thursday evening, June 8, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel, or Friday morning at 10 a.m. before the funeral service. Interment at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com

5 Jan 1915 – 21 May 2002

Great-granddaughter of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn

Granddaughter of Louis Philip Cardon and Susette Stalé

Daughter of Louis Paul Cardon and Edith Jemima Done

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Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest, CA, Kern County

May 26, 2002
ETHEL CARDON WHITNELL HELDT
Ridgecrest resident Ethel Cardon Whitnell Heldt died Tuesday, May 21, at High Desert Haven in
Ridgecrest. She was 87.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, May 28, at Holland & Lyons Chapel in Ridgecrest.
Monsignor Kevin Cleary will officiate. Inurnment will be at Desert Memorial Park in Ridgecrest.
Mrs. Heldt was born Jan. 5, 1915, in Binghampton, Ariz., and was a homemaker. She had been a
resident of Ridgecrest since 1992.

Her family says this about her: “Ethel Cardon Whitnell Heldt was born in Binghampton, Ariz., now part of Tucson, on Jan. 5, 1915. She attended Arizona State Teachers College in Flagstaff, Ariz.

“In 1935, she married Jerome Douglas Whitnell. After the birth of their son, Douglas, they moved to Mesa, Ariz., where he daughter, Gwendolyn, was born. They later lived in the Phoenix, Arix. area.

“After the death of her husband in 1968, she married Arnold “Butch” Heldt. They moved to Peoria, Ariz., spending summers there, and living in Cholla Bay, Sonora, Mexico during the winter seasons. Mr. Heldt died in 1986. In 1992, she moved to Ridgecrest, where her son resides.

“During her years in Mexico, she became an avid shell collector, and also gathered a large collection of ironwood animal sculptures. She was active in the Cholla Bay Sprotsman Club, participating in their
boating and fishing activities.

“She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She also greatly enjoyed regular visits from her friend
“Little Lady”, a small dog belonging to her son.

“A very special friend was Evelyn George, who assisted her in household tasks.”

Mrs. Heldt is survived by: her son Douglas Whitnell and wife Kay of Ridgecrest; daughter Gwendolyn
Whitnell McAdams and husband Richard; grandchildren Jerry Whitnell of Pompano Beach, Fla., Robert
Whitnell and wife Ann Glenn of Greensboro, N.C., Julie Egleston Graham and husband William of
Chalfont, Penn., Natalie Egleston of San Francisco, Patrick Whitnell of Alameda, Brian Egleston of
Baltimore,Md., Cathy Powell and husband Gene of Ridgecrest; Jimmy Schneiter and wife Darlene of
Ridgecrest, Katie Shaughnessy of Bakersfield, Monica McAdams Caffrey and husband Michael of
Roslyn, Penn., Richard McAdams,Jr. and wife Yoko of Willow Grove, Penn., June McAdams Cameron
and husband Robert of Chalfont, Penn, Michael McAdams and wife Michelle of Mullica, N.J., Laureen
McAdams Letizio andhusband Thomas of Ambler, Penn., brothers Stanley Cardon and wife Juliette of
Gilbert, Ariz., Bartley Cardon of Tucson, Ariz., and Helaman Cardon of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters Mary Cardon
Clouse and husband Charles of Mesa, Ariz.; Florence Cardon Jones and husgband Harry of Cedar City,
Urah, Edna Cardon Trejo and Amy Cardon Odell; numerous great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren
of her extended family.

Holland & Lyons Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

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News Review newspaper Ridgecrest, CA 

May 29, 2002
ETHEL CARDON WHITNELL HELDT
Ethel Cardon Whitnell Heldt of Ridgecrest died May 21, 2002 at High Desert Haven. She was 87.
Memorial services were held May 28 at Holland & Lyons Chapel. The Rev. Monsignor Kevin Cleary
officiated. 

Mrs. Heldt was born Jan 5, 1915, in Binghampton, Ariz. She attended Arizona State Teachers College in
Flagstaff, Ariz., then married Jerome Douglas Whitnell in 1935. After the birth of their son, Douglas, the couple moved to Mesa, Ariz., where their daughter, Gwendolyn, was born. The family later lived in the Phoenix, Ariz. area. 

After the death of her husband in 1958, Ethel married Arnold “Butch” Heldt. They moved to Peoria, Ariz., spending summers there and living in Cholla Bay, Sonora, Mexico, during the winter seasons. Mr. Heldt died in 1986. 

In 1992, she moved to Ridgecrest, where her son resides. During her time in Mexico she became an avid shell collector and gathered a large collection of ironwood animal sculptures. She was active in the Cholla Bay Sportsman Club, participating in their boating and fishing activities. 

She greatly enjoyed regular visits from her friend “Little Lady”, a small dog belonging to her son. Evelyn George, her very special friend in Ridgecrest, assisted her in household tasks. 

She is survived by her son, Douglas Whitnell and wife Kay of Ridgecrest; daughter, Gwendolyn Whitnell and husband Richard McAdams; grandchildren Jerry Whitnell of Pompano Beach, Fla, Robert Whitnell and wife Ann Glenn of Greensboro, N.C., Julie Egleston Graham and husband William of Chalfont, Pa., Natalie Egleston of San Francisco, Patrick Whitnell of Alameda, Brian Egleston of Baltimore, Md.; Cathy and husband Gene Powell of Ridgecrest; Jimmy Schneiter and wife Darlene of Ridgecrest, Katie Shaughnessy of Bakersfield; Monica McAdams and husband Michael Caffrey of Roslyn, Pa., Richard McAdams Jr. and wife Yoko of Willow Grove, Pa., June McAdams Cameron and husband Robert of Chalfont, Pa., Michael McAdams and wife Michelle of Mullica Hill, N.J. and Laureen McAdams Letizio and husband Thomas of Ambler, Pa. 

She is also survived by her brothers, Stanley Cardon and wife Juliette of Gilbert, Ariz., Bartley Cardon of Tucson, Ariz., and Helaman Cardon of Mesa, Ariz., sisters, Mary Cardon and husband Charles Clouse of Mesa, Ariz., Florence Cardon and husband Harry Jones of Cedar City, Utah, Edna Cardon Trejo and Amy Cardon Odell; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren in her extended family. 

Inurnment was at Desert Memorial Park. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland
& Lyons Mortuary.

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Note: Difference between great and great greats in the two newspapers.

7 Jun 1929 – 26 Nov 2011

2nd-great-grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
Great-grandson of Jean Cardon and Anna Regula Furrer
Grandson of John David Cardon and Elizabeth Neeser
Son of Lawrence Marion Cardon and Julia May Wheeler

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Our dear father, husband, grandfather and friend, Lawrence Boyd Cardon, progressed from this existence to return to his Father in Heaven on November 26, 2011. Dad you will be sorely missed, but we all take great joy in knowing that you are relieved of all the great pain and suffering that you have endured for so long.

Lawrence Boyd Cardon was born to Lawrence Marion and Julia May Wheeler Cardon on June 7, 1929, in Downey, Idaho. He joined four sisters and soon after a fifth sister. His family farmed in several areas of Cache Valley in Idaho and Utah. His family moved to a new farm near Burley, Idaho when Boyd was a teenager and there he met his eternal sweetheart, Donna B. Cardon of Heyburn, Idaho. They married on August 19, 1948 in Burley, Idaho and their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple on January 24, 1950.

Boyd and Donna farmed throughout their working years. They started out with a small dairy and farm near Burley, Idaho. In 1955 they moved to the Yakima Valley, Washington where they had several farms in Grandview and Prosser. In 1977 they moved to Hood River, Oregon where they raised pears and apples. In 1992 they retired and moved to Spanish Fork, Utah and then finally to Payson, Utah.

Boyd was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served faithfully in several positions, one of his favorites being a counselor to President Mark Martin of the Prosser, Washington Branch.

Boyd and Donna have seven children, Michael Lawrence (Christy) of Brigham City, UT; Dennis V of Prescott Valley, AZ; Darrell Boyd of Hood River, OR; Geneal Watts (Steve) of Odell, OR; Wayne Calvin (Martha) of The Dalles, OR; Jolene Cason (Roy) of West Jordan, UT; and Melinda Palmer (Dwight) of Spanish Fork, UT. They also have been blessed with 30 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Julia and Elizabeth May Cook; two brothers-in-law, Milton Payne and Floyd West; and two daughters-in-law, Hazel Cardon and Tammy Cardon.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Payson and Utah Valley hospitals and of Alpine Hospice and all the other fine medical personnel who have helped Dad with his many ailments and surgeries. We also want to thank the members of the Payson Highline Ward for their caring service. We also offer a special thank-you to a special neighbor who taught us all what serving your “neighbor” is all about. 

A viewing was held at the Walker Family Mortuary located at 587 South 100 West from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Funeral services were held at the Payson Highline Ward Chapel located at 586 West 1750 South at 11:00 AM with a viewing held at 10:00 AM. Interment followed at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family would request that donations be made to the LDS missionary Fund. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at:www.walkerfamilymortuary.com

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8 Aug 1935 – 4 Jul 2004

3rd-great-granddaughter of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn

2nd-great-grandaughter of Louis Philip Cardon and Susette Stalé

Great-granddaughter of Joseph Samuel Cardon and Selenia Mesenile Walker

Granddaughter of Joseph Elmer Cardon and Lucinda Hurst

Daughter of Joseph Phillip Cardon and Anna Marie Rothlisberger

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Hurricane, UT – Ellen Cardon Young, 68, passed away after a long illness Sunday, July 4, 2004, in Hurricane, UT. She was born August 8, 1935, in Durango, CO, to Joseph Phillip Cardon and Anna Marie Rothlisburger Cardon. She married Lynn Budd Young June 6, 1958, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, UT.

Ellen was raised in Durango, CO. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors Degree in Homemaking Education in 1958. She taught school in Colorado and in Utah while her husband was overseas in the military.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various teaching and leadership capacities. In later years she was active in Family History and served in the Hurricane and St. George Family History Centers. She also served a family history mission with her husband to the Tennessee Knoxville Mission.

She is survived by her husband, Lynn Budd Young, Hurricane, UT; son, Joseph Lynn (Christine) Young, West Columbia, SC; daughters, Lucinda (James) Coy, Yorktown, VA, Denise Young, West Jordan, UT, Suzette (Barry) Hansen, Midvale, UT; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters; and five brothers.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 8, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hurricane Thirteenth Ward Chapel, 452 North 2600 West, Hurricane, UT. A viewing was held Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main St., Hurricane, and again on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel. Interment was in the Hurricane City Cemetery Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454.Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

30 Sep 1913 – 6 Sep 2011

Wife of John Ariel Cardon

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On September 6, 2011 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of the late John A. Cardon and the late John H. Wetzel died peacefully at home. Born 30 September 1913 in Williamsport, PA to Dr. Clinton Ellis Rutter and Anna Sheef Rutter, she graduated from Penn State University and was a life time member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She was married to John H. Wetzel from 1938 until his death in 1966. She married John A. Cardon in 1972. She is survived by her daughter, Frances W. Card and stepchildren, Martha Cardon Irmer and her husband David, Susan Cardon Lewis and her husband Randy, and John C. Cardon and his wife, Shailla. Grandmother to Jennifer C. Tantum, Matthew M. Card, Karen J. Lewis, Sarah l. McElhinney and Laura M. Cardon and six great grandchildren, Patrick T. Cannon, Kelly E. Tantum, Sean C. Tantum, Rohan M. Card, Judah A. Card, and Jack R. McElhinney. She was predeceased by a sister, Anne R. Lee and a son, David R. Wetzel. She was a known local artist who was a member of Spectrum Gallery in Georgetown and the Art League in Alexandria, VA. She exhibited her works in many area shows and received numerous awards and recognition. She was a long-time member of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Bethesda, MD. A memorial service will be held at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church. 5450 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816, on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to The National Children’s Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20010.

16 Apr 1915 – 14 Sep 2007

Great-granddaughter of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn

Granddaughter of Jean Paul Cardon and Susannah Goudin

Daughter of Louis Samuel Cardon and Rebecca Ann Ballard

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Edna Cardon Taylor, Mom, Grandma “Ted”, graduated to the next kingdom of our Heavenly Father on Friday, 14 Sept, 2007. She was born 16 April 1915, in Logan, Utah. She was the 6th daughter and 7th of 8 children of Louis Samuel and Rebecca Ann Ballard Cardon. She graduated from Logan High School in 1932, at the age of 17 having 3rd grade and from Utah State Agricultural College ( USU ) in 1936 with a BS degree in Business.    She met Thomas Alva Taylor in 1936, and they were married on 1 April, 1938. They were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on 21 December, 1938.    After Tom graduated in Wildlife in 1939, they moved to Baker, Oregon, returning to Logan in 1940 for further education in Elementary Education. From 1941 through 1951, they lived in Idaho and Washington, where they worked in public schools. During that time, they had a son, Thomas Ronald Taylor, who now lives in Ontario, California with his wife Shawna and a daughter Nancy Louise Taylor ( Both ) Willie who lives in Logan with her husband Don A. Willie. Edna has 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren with 1 more on the way.    Edna owned and ran the Logan Credit Bureau from 1951 to 1955, when she decided to return to USU to get her teaching certificate. In 1955, she began teaching 1st Grade at the Adams School, and later at the Hillcrest School, where she also acted as Head Teacher while they added onto the building in the following years. She was offered the Principal-ship there, but chose to stay in the classroom with the children. She taught for 22 years, retiring in 1977. She loved teaching her approximately 600 children to LOVE to READ! Many of you will remember her in that role.    Mom and Dad belonged to the Varsity Dancers (ballroom dancing) for many years, and went to all the Aggie football and basketball activities throughout their lives. They even traveled with their beloved Aggies to many out of state games and even all the way to Japan.    After retirement, Edna and Tom traveled throughout the U.S. gathering family history information. They then wrote and published several books, TAYLOR/OWENS, THEIR TRAILS AND TIES, THE CARDON/BALLARD TREE, CARDONS, and THE BALLARD McNEIL CONNECTION. She became the expert resource for our entire family on genealogy, and served in many church callings, including the Logan LDS Temple for 7 years, teaching “Family History Classes” for 10 years and along with Lula DeValve, compiled and wrote the “27th Ward History.”    Mom served 4 years as Camp Captain of the “Henry Ballard Daughters of the Utah Pioneers,” and has always been very proud that Henry Ballard was her mother’s father and of her Cardon, Ballard and McNeil pioneer heritage. Her precious family has always been a top priority to her. Mom served in leadership in the Lady Lions, the Logan Golf and Country Club, and the Logan Education Association.    Edna and Tom were always very active in educational, civic and church activities.    Mom loved handwork, kids, keeping busy, and her roses. She never allowed and of her children or grandchildren to say we were ‘bored.’ She has always been a wonderful example to us of love, service, education, ambition, and hard work. She successfully raised a family and had a career, as well. She was a remarkable woman! We are proud to be yours. We all love you, Grandma Taylor. You’re the BEST! We’ll see you again soon.    We’ll celebrate her wonderful life at the Hall Mortuary 34 East Center Street Logan, UT 84321 on Wednesday, 19 September, 2007 at 11:00 am. There will be a viewing starting at 9:00 am that morning. Burial will be at the Logan City Cemetery after the service.

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Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah

8 Mar 1925 – 24 Jun 2008

2nd great-grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn

Great-grandson of Catherine Cardon and Moses Byrne

Grandson of Joseph Walter Byrne and Winnifred Lenore Mumford

Son of Joseph Myrl Byrne and Lavella Elverna Decker

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Evanston – Funeral services for Veda Mary Byrne, 79, and Harold Allen Byrne, 83, were at 2 p.m., June 27, 2008, at Crandall Funeral Home. Interment followed the services at the Evanston Cemetery.

She died on June 23, 2008, at Rocky Mountain Care in Evanston.

He died on June 24, 2008, at Salt Lake Regional Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

They were married on June 3, 1947, in Piedmont, Wyoming. They were married for over 60 years.

She was born on Sept. 1, 1928 in Evanston, Wyoming, the daughter of Delmar and Mary (Guild) Dean. He was born on March 8, 1925, in Richland, Ore., the son of Merle and Lavella (Decker) Byrne.

They loved to chaperone dances at the VFW lodge, in their earlier years together.

She was always very supportive of his interests.

They were successful owners and operators of several local businesses, including the Uinta Bowling Lanes, Riverside Restaurant, B Bar B Lounge, and a Standard Gas Station. The couple was currently retired.

He was a member of the VFW, the Masons, Elks, active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He also belonged to the Search and Rescue where he donated his plane and services for rescue missions.

They are survived by three daughters and their spouses, Jan Morton of Mission Viejo, Calif., Linda O’Hara, of Visalia, Calif, and Betty Gunyan of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, and eight great-grand-children.

She is survived by a sister, Anna Lou Nelson, of Seattle, Wash.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Dean and her parents.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brothers, Earl and Jack Byrne.

Click here for an image of the newspaper clipping.

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