6 Apr 1873 – 23 Dec 1935
Husband of Susette Turner
Hyrum E. Crockett, Former Secretary of State, Is Dead
LOGAN, Dec. 24. – Hyrum Enos Crockett, 62, veteran Republican party leader and former Utah secretary of state, died late yesterday after an emergency operation failed to save him.
He had been suffering from an acute neck infection which set in following extraction of his teeth two weeks ago.
Mr. Crockett first entered politics in 1920 following retirement from a banking career here. He was elected secretary of state on a ticket headed by former Governor Charles R. Mabey. In 1924 his re-election with virtually no opposition made him titular head of the G.O.P. in this state. He retired to his Richmond home in 1928, after two terms of office. He operated a farm at Richmond.
As Bishop of the Logan Seventh ward, Mr. Crockett was active in Latter-day Saints church activities.
He is survived by his widow, three daughters and four sons, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending.
-Published in The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah), Tuesday, December 24, 1935, Page 2.
-Published in The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Tuesday, December 24, 1935, Page 12.
HYRUM E. CROCKETT DIES SUDDENLY
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Hyrum E. Crockett, former secretary of state, died at his home in Richmond at 2 p.m. today. He had been sick only a few days. Mr. Crockett was one of the leading citizens of Cache Valley and had always taken a leading part in political affairs.
-Published in The Herald-Journal (Logan, Utah), Monday, December 23, 1935, Page 1
Former Secretary of State Dies at Logan
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Long Career in Public, Church Work Comes to Close
LOGAN, Dec. 24 – Hyrum E. Crockett, 62, former secretary of state, died at a local hospital about 3 p.m. Monday. He had been suffering with infection for a week, following the extraction of his teeth.
Mr. Crockett was born at Logan, April 6, 1873, the son of Alvin and Sophia Reed Crockett. He served as secretary of state from 1920 until 1928. Prior to that time, he was cashier of the First National Bank of Logan. He was active in Church work, having served as bishop of the Logan Seventh Ward.
He left Logan in 1919 to reside in Richmond, where he operated a farm; then he moved to Salt Lake City, where he became active in politics.
Becomes Banker
He completed his preliminary education at the Brigham Young College at Logan and was graduated from the Utah State Agricultural College. Following his schooling he entered the employ of the First National Bank.
Elected state secretary on the ticket headed by former Governor Charles R. Mabey, he served one term and was renominated with little opposition in 1924; he became the titular head of the Republican party after his re-election. Many times, during his office he was called upon to act as governor in the absence of the chief executive.
His office carried an ex-officio membership to the state board of examiners, board of regents at the University of Utah, and the board of trustees at the U. S. A. C. He was a member of the state board of loan commissioners and a state securities commissioner.
Served on Land Board
He served as a member of the state land board and supervised collection of the gasoline sales tax and the collection of corporation taxes. He was also assigned the administration of the motor vehicle law during his term of office.
Surviving are his second wife Mrs. Zetta Turner Crockett and the following children: Verba Hurler and Areba Watkins, Salt Lake City, and Dr. Cless Crockett, of Hayward, children of his first wife Susie Facer, who preceded him in death; Joseph, Cardon and LaRae Crockett, Richmond, and Susie Atwood, Copperton, children by his second marriage. The following brothers and sisters survive him; George and Alvin Crockett, Preston, Idaho; John Crockett, Logan; Fred Crockett, California; Nora Ream, Long Beach, Cal., and Roxina Hopkins, Salt Lake City.
-Published in the Deseret News (Salt Lake City, Utah), December 24, 1935, Page 3
Dignitaries Attend Services For Former Secretary of State
Hyrum E. Crockett Is Paid Glowing Eulogies At Funeral
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A host of relatives and friends from every walk of life united in paying a high tribute of respect to the useful and worthy life of Hyrum E. Crockett, former secretary of state at his funeral services Thursday in the Benson stake tabernacle at Richmond. He was praised for his honorable and efficient service as a public servant, as a religious leader, as a devoted husband and father, and as a loyal friend and neighbor.
Former Official Present
Former Governor Charles R. Mabey, State Treasurer W. D. Sutton and Attorney General Harvey H. Cluff with whom Mr. Crockett was associated in his state position were in attendance. Edwin R. Miles of Salt Lake City was the official representative of Governor Henry H. Blood.
Dr. George Thomas, president of the University of Utah, and Elder George Albert Smith of the council of Twelve of the L.D.S church were among the speakers at the services. Other speakers were Alma Sonne of the Cache Stake presidency, President H. Ray Pond of the Benson stake, and Bishop J. Morris Godfrey of the Richmond South ward under whose direction the services were conducted.
Sonne Speaks
President Sonne said that he had worked under the directions of Mr. Crockett in his early business career and told of his services in the Logan Seventh ward bishopric. He spoke of his kindness of heart, of his deep religious convictions, and of his devotion to his family, stating that Mr. Crockett had lived a good, full, and complete live.
Dr. George Thomas of the University of Utah told of his association with the departed in the Cache stake Sunday School, and later on the board of regents of the University of Utah. Of Mr. Crockett he said that he served faithfully and well, had an intelligent grasp on the situations to be met, was dependable, honest and truthful; and due to his training as a banker, was technically efficient as a secretary. He was a good citizen, churchman, and father.
Honored Name
Elder George Albert Smith of the council of the Twelve spoke of his friendship for Mr. Crockett and stated that as secretary of state he had conducted his office above reproach; as a churchman he had honored the name he bore. He felt that in his later venture on his farm, Mr. Crockett had found joy in the development of his resources and in the association of his family. Elder Smith gave a sincere and convincing gospel sermon, spoke of the importance of spiritual blessings above temporal matters, and of the requirements for entering the celestial kingdom and of receiving the highest degree of glory, which requirements had been met by the departed.
President H. Ray Pond spoke of the deep respect accorded Mr. Crockett and his family in the Benson stake and in Richmond, and of appreciation for his recent services in the stake Sunday school. He praised Mrs. Crockett for her devotion and loyalty to her husband and to his children.
Letters Read
Closing remarks were made by Bishop J. Morris Godfrey. He read a letter from Governor Henry H. Blood, and also one from the faculty of the USAC where Mr. Crockett had graduated and where he had served as a member of the board of trustees. The letters expressed regret at his passing, appreciation for his services, and condolences to the bereaved family.
Music for the services was under the direction of H. S. Webb with Mrs. E. M. Hicken as accompanist. The choir sang the opening song with Miss Afton Merrill as soloist. Mrs. Ruby Johnson and Roy Smith sang the closing song with the choir assisting in the chorus. Other numbers were a duet, Mrs. Lona Smith and H. S. Webb; a solo, C. I. Stoddard, and an instrumental trio, Prof. N. W. Christiansen, Hal Farr and Prof. S. E. Clark of Logan.
Many Flowers
The Richmond South Ward High Priests quorum of which Mr. Crockett was a member attended the services en masse. Pallbearers were Leander Peart, Carl J. Johnson, Jesse Webb, Guy E. Merrill, D. S. Kennedy and Cyrus Bullen.
The many beautiful floral offerings were carried by neighbors and members of the Chere Amei club and the Womans Literary club of Richmond of which clubs Mrs. Crockett is a member. Mrs. LaVerna Robinson and Mrs. Olive Harris, presidents of the clubs, were in charge.
Prayers were by President James W. Funk and Bishop J. H. Watkins of Logan.
Interment took place in the Logan cemetery where the grave was dedicated by Frank Mosley of Salt Lake City.
In addition to his numerous civic and religious activities prior to making his home in Richmond, Hyrum E. Crockett besides serving as secretary of state, had been president of the Richmond Farm Bureau, chairman of the Republican party in Richmond and had served as a member of the Benson stake Sunday school board.
-Published in The Herald-Journal, Friday, December 27, 1935, Pages 1 and 8.
Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Cache County, Utah, Plot: A 270-8-7
