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Show Charles F. Foster, Dixie 1861 Pioneer Dies January 26th Business houses closed, the classes at the Dixie College were dismissed and the city flag hung at half mast Monday afternoon in respect for Charles Frank Foster, Dixie pioneer who died at fifteen minutes to three Saturday morning morn-ing at the family residence. Funeral services were held in the St. George Stake Tabernacle at 3:00 Monday afternoon under the direction of W. C. Cox of the West Ward Bishopric. The choir, under the direction of Professor Joseph W. McAllister sang, "Come Ye Disconsolate." The opening prayer was offered by Elder John T. Woodbury Sr. The choir sang, "Thou Deepening Deep-ening Trials." David H. Morris, life long friend of Mr. Foster stated that "we. are paying our respects to a man who was not a hero Of a days work or ot a years work but of a life time of 70 years. "He oame," said t Mr. Morris, "to (3t. George when i there was only small schrubs and rocks and sands and he has seen St. George grow and increase until un-til it is as we see it today. He has been active in bringing to pass all we enjoy in this community commun-ity and has aided in building it. He went to the Missouri River with, others to bring emigrants to i Utah. For weeks living on the ,i poorest foods and enduring un-' un-' told hardships. Upon his return i to Dixie he was called with all ! other able bodied men to form i malitia to fight the Indians who 1 were very troublesome at that 1 (Continued on page five) j . CHARLES F. FOSTER (Continued from first page) time. He was with the party who found the bodies of Mr. Whitmore and Bud Mclntire near Pipe Springs. He worked on many projects pro-jects for the development of this county and when he lived on the Clara Creek people were always welcome in his home. "Fifty years ago this year he was called on a mission and when he reached Salt Lake City he became be-came very ill. He recovered sufficiently suf-ficiently to travel but'upon his arrival ar-rival in New York City he was taken ill again. During the long sea voyage which was very rough his condition became quite serious and George Wadsworth and myself my-self walked him along the deck to see if it wouldn't help him. The captain and the doctor followed us and he told us that Mr. Foster wouldn't live long. That was fifty fif-ty years ago and he has lived a mighty good life. He returned from his mission a little early because be-cause of his health, Later he was elected a director in the bank. Upon the death of James Andrus he became vice-president of fhe bank and only recently retired re-tired from that position because of his health. He had a tender heart and was anxious to help those in need. He was blessed with means but he never flaunted it before other people. He believed believ-ed the Gospel and gave freely of his time and money. Since the death of his wife he has expressed the feeling of lonliness. He never faltered in his duties while partaking par-taking of the trials and hardships of this country, and is one of the noblest characters we have had in this city." Vocal solo, "Prayer Perfect,", by Leland Lamoreaux. William Truman said he felt it an honor to be able to say a few-word few-word to the children of such an honorable man. He stated that he had lived a block from him during the early years of his life. "My first recollection of Mr. Foster," Fos-ter," said Mr. Truman, "is that he was a good man and friend. I worked for him and was closely associated with him and knew him to be a fair, square and honorable man. He is one of the greatest men who ever lived in St. George and I know his spirit has returned return-ed to God who gave it." By the request of the family, Bishop Vernon Worthen sang, "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine." George W. Worthen spoke of the hours he had spent in the Foster Fos-ter home talking over experiences and visiting, and stated that he knew it was only through faith and the blessings, of the Heavenly Father that the pioneers were able ab-le to endure the hardships and trials they underwent here. Mr. Worthen quoted scriptures regarding regard-ing the resurrection and the promises prom-ises God has made to those who love and serve him, and declared that God enlighteneth every man who cometh into this world a glowing feature that our minds might revert back to some experience exper-ience we have forgotten. In speaking speak-ing of Mr. and Mrs. Foster he stated that he had never known a couple more congenial and happy hap-py together than they had always been. He closed by praying that the Lord would bless their children child-ren and grandchildren that they would follow some of their father's fath-er's splendid examples. In closing Mr. Cox thanked all who had taken part during the services and expressed the appreciation appre-ciation of the family for the kindness kind-ness shown them during the illness ill-ness and following the death of their father. He expressed also j the appreciation of the ward for I the services Mr. Foster had given j them from time to time and of j the support of his family. Following a number by the Dixie Dix-ie College male olnru.- under the direction of Professor Joseph W. McAllister t lie closing prayer was offered by W. W. .McArthur of the Stake Presidency. Burial was made in the city cemetery, the grave being dedicated dedicat-ed by George H. Miles. On page three will be found ,ta autobiography of Mr. Foster. |
