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Show Page 10 Thursday, May 8, 1S97 Messenger-Enterpris- e ww' i"H HH mulHWHiMli mijirr - "TmMtHmHtin I. ATTENTION ALL VETERANS, DEPENDENTS, AND WIDOWS Service Officer from the American Legion, Salt Lake City, will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for VA benefits, including compensation, pension, hospitalization, education and other benefits. A Field Many facets of our lives have eral Conference of the Church held been affected and enriched in Utah. through the desire and efforts of Many musicians helped bring our pioneer forefathers to preserve joyful music into the lives of the the culture and quality of life they Lloyd Lamar Christensen, 80, pioneers. One of these was John had before leaving it all behind as of Ephraim in passed away at his settled who PleasMt. Hassler, Lloyd Lamar Christensen they came west. Through determination and sacrifice they were able to keep food for the soul although their physical bodies longed for bread. A vital part of the food was their love for music. From the time of conversion to the end of the journey, music played an important part in the lives of the pioneers. The conversion of William Minshall Evans was brought about through a song. He was on his way to his Baptist church one Sunday morning when he heard singing that thrilled him beyond anything he had ever heard. I le followed the sound that took him down an alley and up some rickety steps into a room where a meeting was being held. John Taylor was the singer and because of that song William remained to hear the sermon and was later baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The songs written by Eliza R. Snow were often sung around the campfire as the Saints crossed the plains. William Clayton's Come, Come Ye Saints brought peace and courage to the weary travelers. The sound of the bugle each morning and evening added notes of comfort to the pioneers in the wagon train. Many songs were This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the American Legion to receive for assistance. The Service Officer will be working out of the Ephraim Job Service Center from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 1997. ant and recognized the value of home April 30, music. I le brought with him across the plains, several horns, slides, reeds for organs and clarinets, preferring them to a fine mattress and some household treasures his vv ife desired him to bring. I le spent much time soldering these old in- 1 997. He was born 1916 to Erick Par3, September ley and Lula Luetta Stevens Christensen. He married Isabelle L Florence Hawkins January 25, 1946 in San Francisco, California. She passed away September 28, 1990. Lloyd is survived by three struments together. They were used in the first brass band in Mt. sons, and four daughters: Don L. (Sheron) West Valley City; Dr. Pleasant which he organized. Hassler also directed a choir Ted L. (Kathy) Richfield; Shauna and established a boarding school (Demont) Thompson; Eric C. for music students. The students (Eloise), both Ephraim; Luetta boarded in his home for a period (Craig) DeMill, Lehi; Jacki (Will) of six weeks, taking three lessons Stump, Pleasant Grove; Jodi a day. There were three organs in (Matt) Lund, West Valley City; 23 three different rooms. Students grandchildren, two one sister, Ruby (Bryant) would come in covered wagons Salt Lake City; deChristensen, from different places in the valvoted companion June Sorensen, ley. Later Mr. Hassler traveled Fairvievv. He was preceded in through the valley in a one horse death by two brothers. Newel and buggy from Pleasant Grove to soul-satisfyi- Wayne County and over to Emery County. We can be grateful for the pioneers w ho recognized the need for music in our lives and who did so much to preserve, encourage and value it. Sanpete County is blessed with much musical talent, inherited and fostered by our pioneer ancestors, just one of the many blessings of which we are reminded in this Sesquicentennial year. sung by the pioneers as they walked along the long trail. After arriving in Utah, choirs were organized. The Welsh people were recognized especially for their musical ability. Under the leadership of their director, John Parry, they sang for the first Gen Lloyd Christensen horses and livestock, and always enjoyed making a good trade. I lis tack house was always filled with beautiful saddles, spurs and other paraphernalia. Lloyd loved to make people laugh; he always had a joke or funny story to tell, and a n ick name for ev eryone. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. Whitney. Lloyd worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Ephraim for 30 years. He was also a farmer and rancher and was a World War II veteran. Lloyd had a beautiful voice. He sang at many funerals, graduations and programs. He played the baritone and was a soloist in Funeral services were held Monday, May 5, 1997 in the Ephraim LDS 5th Ward chapel. Interment was in the Ephraim Cemetery under the direction of the Army band. Lloyd had a love for fine Buchanan Mortuary. Past Sweethearts sought Sources: Bird Family History - Booth, Mavcock, Poulson Chronicles of Courage - Vol DUP Saga 1 of Sanpitch Vol 8 p 65 CasKPacICRefincmce&St 6 The Sanpete County Fair and Fairboard are seeking the names of all past Cowboy Sweetheart Rodeo Queens and the year they printed in the 1997 Fairbook and in an effort to double check existing lists and to fill in those vacant years, all past queens are urged to reigned over the County Fair Rodeo. 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