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Show ' . ' . V .! CHRISTIAN TSCHANZ Christian Tschanz, 84, Dies Here Early Friday Morning, Jan. 21 Tribute was paid to the life and labors of Christian Tschanz, 84, in funeral services held at the South ward chapel Saturday, Jan. 22nd, at 5 p. m., with Bishop Andrew An-drew McArthur conducting. Mr. Tschanz died at his home early Friday morning after three months illness following a stroke. Music numbers included a vocal duet, "Ye Who Are Weary, Come Home", Mr. and Mrs. Pratt Miles; solo, "Oh My Father", Vernon Worthen; vocal duet, "Whispering Hope," Mrs. Andrew McArthur and Mrs. Lavell Cottam; solo, "In the Garden", Mrs. Pratt Miles. Mrs. Ada Cannon presided at the organ and accompanied the singing. sing-ing. First Speaker First speaker was Arthur Cottam Cot-tam of the East ward bishopric who told of the many years Christian Tschanz worked on the Temple grounds, paid tribute to him as a good friend and a kindly, honest man, who devoted his life to serving others, and his earnings earn-ings to his church to the cause of education, and always had great respect for authority. Mrs. George Brooks, at whose home he has boarded for nearly 26 years, told of his kindly uncomplaining un-complaining life, of his goodness to her husband and her children, and said, "he has taught my children child-ren the value of charity and love, and whatever kindness we have shown him has been more than repaid by his generous kindness to us. George F. Whitehead Speaks George F. Whitehead said, "no man has ever been more faithful to duty, than has Christan Tschanz. He had the hard work, the unpleasant tasks to do in caring for the Temple grounds and heating plant and did his work well. He enjoyed his trip to Mt. Timpanogas with the (Continued on page eight) Christian Tschanz (Continued from first page) Scouts and appreciated every kindness." Pres. Harold S. Snow said this man presented an unusual example ex-ample of human service, listing his bequest to the Dixie junior college, to the South ward chapel, to the L.D. S. Institute for the remodeling of the Tabernacle and the St. George stake Temple cottage, cot-tage, yet to be built, and said, "his interest never failed in the upkeep of the Temple and its surroundings. When the Temple was being improved in 1937, the workmen depended on "Chris" (as he was called). He knew the details de-tails of the building, the water system and the heating plant, and could direct their efforts to advantage. Prayers were by Paul H. Seeg-miller Seeg-miller of the East ward bishopric, and Carl L. Moss of the South ward bishopric; and the grave was dedicated by Ellis Everett, also of the South ward bishopric. Born In Switzerland Christian Tschanz was bom in Wichtach, Canton, Bern, Switzerland, Switz-erland, Nov. 28, 1859, a son of Christan and Elizabeth Krebbs Tschanz. He was aged 14 when he came to St. George with his parents as L. D. S. converts. Two years later his father died and thereafter he earned the living for himself and his mother. He worked at various jobs until he was finally employed at the Temple grounds in March, 1881, where he served for 60 years. Thrifty and frugal, he was able to provide well for his mother, and from a small legacy and his savings made valuable public contributions, con-tributions, endowing the biology department of the Dixie college and giving for church buildings. In spite of his many handicaps, he enjoyed his work and was appreciated ap-preciated by his many friends. During his entire life he never failed to express gratitude for the smallest kindness he received, whether from young or old. |
