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Show i i952.sincehattimeMr.webbj Impressive Rites 10 maintain ms vuuiuiue home in Lehi, continuing very ac- luiu Mark Passing Of Walter Webb Impressive and appropriate funeral services were held Monday, March 25, for Walter L. Webb, 99, Lehi's "Grand Old Man," and long time sugar factory worker and former publisher. Mr. Webb passed away after a short illness, March 20, (his birthday), in a Salt Lake City hospital. The body lay in state at the Wing Mortuary chapel, and services were held in the Lehi First Ward Church, Monday, at 12 noon. Bishop George F. Tripp conducted the services and was the first speaker. He spoke as a close neighbor who had joined in the friendly exchange of news and interests with Mr. Webb and other neighbors. The prayer with the family at the mortuary was offered by Gordon P. Owen, Jr., agrandson. Mrs. Eva Carson, Lehi Stake organist, played the organ prelude and postlude in the chapeL Stake President Herman C. Goates offered the invocation at the services. The opening song, "The Morning Breaks, the Shadows Flee," a favorite hymn, was rendered by the First Ward choir, of which Mr. Webb was a member until the time of his passing, singing with the group for many years. Mrs. Mary Price was the director, with Mrs. Carson as accompanist. It was noted by a succeeding speaker, President Virgil H. Peterson, that the author, Parley P. Pratt, came from England aboard the ship, "Hudson," on which seven members of the Webb family also embarked for America. The biographical sketch was presented by Bishop R. Ward Webb, a nephew. This included reminiscences of Bishop Webb, as well as the modest autobiography prepared by Walter Webb. His activities in the sugar industry, as a chemist, field man, and builder, highlights from his career as the publisher of Lehi's first newspaper, "The Lehi Banner," and the time spent working in an orchard and vineyard, were noted. He was married to Martha Francom, Feb. 3, 1897, in the Salt Lake Temple. She died in 1921. He later married Elea Folkman Browning June 16, 1925 in the Salt Lake Temple. She had a son and a daughter. These children and grandchildren became his immediate family, which now includes 17 This wife passed away on Jan. MBit j tive in church and community affairs. Of recent years, he had spent the winter months with the Gordon Owen family in Salt Lake City, returning to his home and garden, and his old friends in Lehi, each Spring. President Virgil H. Peterson spoke as a nephew, recalling many experiences and historic facts concerning the family and Mr. Webb's activities. The con eluding eulogy was by Gordon Owen, Sr., husband of Nevada Browning Owen, who named Mr Webb's claims to greatness. He quoted poetic passages and fav onte verses from Tennyson's 'Crossing the Bar." He com bined in his to do, someone to love, and something to hope for. His enduring faith and the continued appreciation and "astonishment" for the many facets and blessings of life were recalled. As an interlude, Mrs. Carson played an organ arrangment of the song, "Sweet Hour of Prayer." The concluding selection, by the choir, was, "0, My Fath with er," Mrs. Kenley Field Mon Wanted For Summer Descendants of Applications are now being accepted for the positions of field men in the Lehi summer recreation program, to take charge of swimming, baseball and other The annual Bishop David Evans Family reunion will be held this week, Thursday, April 4, at the Lehi Elementary School, 651 No. Center Street. Registration and Social Hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the request- ed to make application in writing to Dr. Kent B. Davis of the city council, or Mrs. Melvin (Dona) Anderson, Paul Hanson Is also serving on the committee, but he will be out of town for a time, was reported. THE LEHI FREE PRESS and business at 7:15 p.m. meeting Family histories, records, etc., will be on display as well as some material available for distribution. All decendants with their families are cordially invited to te in this reunion. It could be just a coincident that this is the year of the monkey in China and election time over here. following David Evans ' Plans Reunion Recreation Program activities. Those interested are program WHY NOT LOOK YOUR VERY BEST THIS SPRING AND EASTER GET ACQUAINTED WITH US DURING OUR HILL CLIMB CARD OF THANKS At the time of our bereave- Permanent Wave paiCE y2 SPECIAL VJ REG. $10.00 PERMANENT REG. $12.50 PERMANENT REG. $15.00 PERMANENT o any way. WAVE WAVE WAVE NOW $5.00 NOW $625 NOW $7.50 For any service over $5.00 vou will receive a 1 PROFESSIONAL CAN OF HAIR SPRAY. ALSO Myron Hales and family (Patric 1968 par-ticipa- MOTORCYCLE ment at the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother. La Vern Hales, the many kind expressions and acts of friends and neighbors have aided us beyond measure. We take this means of extending our heartfelt appreciation to all who called, for the lovely flowers, to those who assisted on the program and to all who helped in Thursday. March 28 3-o- z. i ia) Clark as the soprano solo ist. Come out and sec William Hadfield, long time friend, offered the closing prayer. Relief Society members cared for the lavish array of beautiful floral tributes. Pall bearers were Arthur Glover, Clark Nelson, Ronald Price, Paul Francom, Hal Egbert and J. G. Cox, relatives and close neigh bors. Interment took place in the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery in Salt Lake City, where the grave was dedicated by Stanford B. Owen, agrandson. Representing the Utah-IdaSugar Company at the services were Mr. Wood and Mr. Cockayne. 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