6 Apr 1887 – 25 Nov 1958
Grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
Son of Thomas Barthelemy Cardon and Lucy Smith
Special to The Tribune
LOGAN, Nov. 25 — O. Guy Cardon, 71, 209 W. Center St., Logan businessman and president-manager of the Bluebird Candy Co., died Tuesday at 6:55 p.m. at his residence after a heart attack.
He was born in Logan April 6, 1887, to Thomas B. and Lucy Smith Cardon. He was reared and educated in Logan.
He married Ruby Nebeker in 1911 in the Logan Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. An active member of the LDS Church, he was also a former district governor Rotary International.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, four daughters, Mrs. Alice Belliston, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Ruby Marshall, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Carolyn Packard, Danville, Calif.; Mrs. Pauline Whitehead, Grace, Idaho; Sidney Cardon, Salt Lake City; Guy N. Cardon, Logan; nine grandchildren.
Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Mrs. Edna Langton, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Grehta Rechow, Logan; Mrs. Claire Sullivan, Los Angeles; Ariel Cardon, Los Altos, Calif.; and P. V. Cardon, Washington, D.C.
-Salt Lake Tribune, Wednesday November 26, 1958, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Heart Attack Claims Life Of Civic Leader, O. Guy Cardon
A Logan Business and civic leader whose name and trademark have become recognized far beyond the borders of his native state died unexpectedly last evening of a heart attack.
O. Guy Cardon, 71, president-manager of The Bluebird for the past 45 years, passed away at 6:55 p.m. at his residence, 209 West Center.
He had devoted nearly a half-century of his life to building The Bluebird and its product to a place of high distinction. Such was the national recognition that last year Mr. Cardon was named to the American Restaurant Association’s hall of fame, and was officially presented with a plaque by Governor Geroge D. Clyde on behalf of the Association.
His efforts were by no means confined to his vocational endeavor; he was among the citizens who espoused the cause of Sunshine Terrace Foundation, incorporated in October 1948. O. Guy had served since the founding as president of the Foundation.
Rotary International was another beneficiary of Mr. Cardon’s leadership and unselfish service. A member of the Logan Club, he had served various offices in this organization, including that of president, and in 1931-32 was elected governor of the Utah-Idaho District. He was a member of Rotary International Foundation Committee in 1944.
He was born in Logan April 6, 1887, a son of Thomas B. and Lucy Smith Cardon, one of a family of nine children. Reared and educated in this city, he helped earn his way in school by “working behind the fountain” and in the candy kitchens.
Thus in 1913, he began negotiations that resulted in the opening of The Bluebird at 12 West Center in Logan.
By the end of World War I, the ice cream and candy manufacturing business had to be moved to a separate plant, and in 1922 the corporation acquired its present location.
Mr. Cardon married Ruby Nebeker, June 7, 1911, in Logan LDS Temple. A highpriest in Logan stake, and a member of Logan First ward, he had filled a mission for the church in Holland during 1907 and 1908.
His interest in the welfare of older folks led to his affiliation with Sunshine Terrace Foundation and he had devoted thousands of hours of his personal time, besides numerous contributions, to the development and subsequent great expansion of this home for senior citizens and chronically ill.
He was a member of the Cache and National Chambers of Commerce, and during his life had affiliated with state and national restaurant associations.
In paying a tribute to the prominent Logan restauranteur, a colleague declared: “O. Guy Cardon adopted a few simple fundamentals as guiding principles in his business. One of these was the acquisition of top equipment, and the operation of this equipment at maximum efficiency.
He emphasized quality — the finest food, the best possible service, and dignity in demeanor. Fresh flowers on tables are a tradition. With efficient service there must be curtesy and attractive surroundings, Guy believed.”
Survivors include his widow of Logan; four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Carl (Alice) Belliston, Washington D. C.; Mrs. Herbert (Carolyn) Packard, Danville, Calif.; Mrs. William H. (Ruby) Marshall, St. Paul, Mill.; Mrs. Rex (Pauline) Whitehead, Grace, Ida.; Guy N. Cardon, Logan and Sidney B. Cardon, Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Edna Langton, Salt Lake City, Mrs. T. G. (Grehta) Rechow, Logan; Mrs. Claire Sullivan, Los Angeles; Dr. P. V. Cardon, Washington, D. C., and Ariel Cardon, Los Altos, Calif.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, 1 p.m., in Logan First ward chapel, with Bishop J. G. Kidd officiating, and Counselor E. L. (Von) Everton conducting. Burial will be in Logan cemetery.
Friends may call at the family home Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
It is the family’s request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Sunshine Terrace Foundation.
-Published in The Herald-Journal (Logan, Ut), Wednesday, November 26, 1958, pages 1 and 6.
LOGAN — Funeral services for O. Guy Cardon, prominent businessman, who died here Tuesday, will be conducted Saturday, 1 p.m., in the Logan First Ward Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. J. G Kidd, bishop, will officiate.
Friends may call at the family home at 209 W. Center here from 7-9 p.m. and from 11 a.m. until Saturday at 12:30 p.m. The Mr. Cardon family requests no flowers.
-Salt Lake Tribune, Wednesday November 27, 1958, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Cache County, Utah, Plot: B 30 2 8
