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Show ANOTHER DIXIE PIONEER PASSES fas. Partha Ann Hunt Died Here Sunday Evening, a Victim Vic-tim of Partial Paralysis ilrs. Partha Ann Hunt, who would tav9 been 78 years of age in June, paaed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Carter, in St. George, last Sunday evening at 6:4a, o'clock. She suffered a stroke & paralysis a week ago while at the1 home of another daughter, Mrs. Jos. Gubler, at La Verkin, which gradually encompassed her body and the end came peacefully without pain or suffering. suf-fering. Although she could not move she retained her mental facilities to the last. Mrs. Hunt was a true Dixie pioneer, having come to St. George in 1862, and lived herend at the Hunt ranch on Santa Clara creek practically ever since. She wa's a wonderful woman, and was noted for her hospitality, and helpfulness, and consideration to others. oth-ers. In the early days at times she worked day and night among the sick, and would deny herself in order to attend at-tend anyone in need. Her husband, Isaac Hunt, died on December 21, 1904. He came to Dixie with the first wagon train and assisted in the early development of this section sec-tion of Utah. Partha Ann Barney was born at Winter Quarters, Iowa, June 17, 1850, a daughter of Edson Barney and Louisa Walker Barney. They came across the plains and settled at Provo in 1851. In 1862 the family came to St. George. On October 9, 1866, she was married mar-ried to Isaac Hunt at the Endowment House at Salt Lake, and returned to St. George where they remained until 1880 when they moved to the ranch on Santa Clara creek. Indians were hostile in those days and Mrs. Hunt (, had many thrilling experiences at the ranch often staying alone there with her children. The family moved back to St. George in 1900 and Mrs, Hunt has lived here ever since. (Continued on Page Eight) ANOTHER DIXIE PIONEER PASSES i Continued from Page One) Mrs. Hunt was noted as a spinner and weaver in the early days, being acknowledged as one of the best in .this .section. .She was the mother of 12 children, .seven of whom survive, and these were pre sent at her bedside when death came. They are: Mrs. Emma Cox, Mrs. Claude Cannon and Mrs. Ralph Carter, all of St. George; Mrs. Jos. Guhier of La Verkin; Mrs. Jed Cox, of Cedar City; Mrs. Louise Jacobson of Central, and a son, I. A. Hunt, of Los Angeles. Besides these she is survived by 32 grandchildren and -30 greatgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Thurston, and Mrs. Rosetta Davis both of Annabella. Funeral services were held in the tabernacle Tuesday afternoon. Jed Fawcett of the west ward bishopric presided. Ladies' chorus, "Oh, My Father." Prayer, president Joseph K. Nich-oles. Nich-oles. Ladies' chorus. "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Joseph Burgess told of his association associ-ation with Mrs. Hunt. He said he had known her nearly forty years. Both she and her husband had faith in the Gospel and had lived up to its teachings. teach-ings. He said Mrs. Hunt had lived a good and honorable life and had raised a splendid family and that she will receive a just reward. Her children have the privilege of knowing that if they live right they will meet with her later on. Charles F. Foster was the next speaker.' He said Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were good substantial Latter Day Saints. A kinder woman than Mrs. ! Hunt never lived. She was always cheerful and straight forward. She would go in the day time or at night if she thought she might be able to help someone in need. After the death of her husband she had the responsibility of raising a large family and she raised them well. James McArthur read from the hymn, "Oh, My Father." "For a wise and glorious purpose Thou hast placed me here on earth." This dominated the lives of our pioneers. pio-neers. We owe to our pioneers the blessings we enjoy today. "I am convinced," he said, "that no apology need be offered for the life of this good woman. I believe that no one can give a better account of their stewardship here than can Mrs. Hunt." George W. Worthen told of some of the hardships which were met. by the pioneers. He said it is through their sacrmces tnat we enjoy tne Diess-ings Diess-ings we have today. Ladies' chorus, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Closing prayer was by Joseph K. Nicholes. |