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Show Page 10 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue V June 15, 2022 Twenty Years Ago: Changing Faces at Valley Schools On May 29, Valley residents paid tribute to six teachers from Valley Elementary who retired at the end of the school year—Cary Davis, Pat Fuller, Dave Garner, Monty Hawks, Carol Pilcher, and Jane McVaugh. An open house was hosted in their honor at the Ogden Valley branch library in Huntsville. Also in attendance was Valley Elementary principal Brad Larsen, who is being transferred from Valley to Lomond View Elementary. Roger Bailey of Liberty will be stepping in as the new administrator at Valley. At Snowcrest Jr. High, Special Education teacher Mr. Hansen is retiring, Mr. Wooden is taking a sabbatical for a year to complete his master’s degree, and Mr. David Jenkins of Eden has been hired by the school district to run the Environmental Center in North Fork Park. ASSESSMENT cont. from page 1 Study Team, 6605 S. Redwood Road, #200, Salt Lake City, UT, 84123. A public hearing is planned for later winter/spring 2023. The study is anticipated to be completed in summer 2023. For more information and to stay informed about study progress and future public engagement opportunities, visit the study website udot. utah.gov/24thstreetinterchange and sign up for email updates at 24thinterchange@utah.gov. from June 22 through July 21. The input provided to the team will help them understand the transportation needs and develop interchange alternatives. Comments can be submitted at the in-person scoping meeting on June 22, online on the study website, emailed to 24thinterchange@utah.gov, or mailed to 24th Street EA OBITUARY cont. from page 7 age 86, she became a painter. Her treasure trunk is full of certificates and honors that show she was a lover of learning and self-improvement. Fern is survived by all her children: Linda Harding, Ogden; Jeannie Olsen (Ron), Perry; Rick Kearl (Dylan), Ogden; Karen Lovell (Richard), Oak City; Rod Kearl (Dawn), Holladay; Denice Okey (Kevin), Harrisville; Leisa Forsberg (Scott), Mountain Green; 32 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 1 sister-in-law, Sue Child (Dale), Rupert, Idaho. She was preceded in death by both husbands, eight siblings and seven of their spouses, five siblings-in-law and their spouses, her parents and three grandsons, David and Derrick Mackey (Linda) and Raymond Lovell (Karen). Special thanks to: the doctors, nurses, CNAs and staff at Inspiration Home Health and Hospice for her unparalleled end-of-life care; doctors Wyatt West, Bruce Bertenshaw and Daniel Fronk; Davis North Hospital; Myer’s Mortuary for their patient bedside manner; Brother and Sister Toller for their shining example of home ministering; the Relief Society for years of sisterhood and the family luncheon; JoAnne Weir for 38 crazy fun years of hair salon house calls; Fern’s incredible lady friends whom we can’t list for fear of missing someone; and finally, a special thanks to wonderful, longtime neighbors, Glen and Janice Bryson for years of friendship and service. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the LDS Roy 15th Ward Building, 5900 S. 3100 W. Roy, Utah. Interment, Roy City Cemetery. Send condolences to or watch live/recorded services at myers-mortuary.com. HISTORICAL cont. from page 9 lived in this same house in the 1930s. Early in 1904, Jesse and Minnie moved into the Farrell home. John Farrell had passed away in 1901. Living in this house meant Jesse was within a block of his shop. The house was very large and quite an expensive home at that time. Minnie’s mother Janet lived with them. Of course, the house still belonged to Janet Farrell and she lived in a room known as the parlor and had her own bedroom. She ate all of her meals with the family. She got along well with everyone. In later years, she was rather quiet and spent much time by herself. Janet Farrell was active in the “Daughters of Utah Pioneers.” Minnie had a very good and close relationship with her mother (as did all of the children). Janet no doubt was a major reason that the family was so close. She died in 1932 at the age of 93. In 1904, Jesse and possibly Minnie visited the World’s Fair in St. Louis. This Fair was called the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. I always thought that both Jesse and Minnie went to the Fair. However, Ada Wilbur thought only Jesse went. If Minnie went to the Fair, her mother would have taken care of the children as that was the year Jesse and Minnie moved into the Farrell house. Such a trip in those days would have been an exciting journey. Minnie’s most treasured keepsake was a spoon from the Fair. It is interesting to note that Jesse’s father, Elisha, went to the Chicago World’s Fair in 1894. It was at the Chicago Fair that Elisha saw the model of the home he later built in Eden. [This is the home where Emie James is located today, next to Carlos and Harley’s.] Jesse and Minnie had seven children. One of these, Ellen, died one day after her birth on November 28, 1907. The others were Daisy, born January 28, 1900; Lorna, born November 14, 1901; Glenn, born December 1, 1903; Earl, born August 3, 1910; Lindsay, born August 25, 1912; and Irma, born June 18, 1914. In 1917, all the children had measles. Irma was very sick, and she died from the illness. The children were all successful and much of the credit is due to Minnie. Daisy was an efficient office secretary and a good worker in the LDS church. Lorna was a hard worker and a good mother to her five children. Glenn was an exceptional blacksmith, working with his father and later operating the shop alone. Earl successfully managed a large grocery store. No manager was better. Lindsay, who was an independent thinker, was without equal in mechanical ability. Lorna Wilbur Gardiner’s biography has considerable information about the Wilbur family life and Minnie’s housekeeping techniques. After the children finished their education in Eden (eight grades), they receive additional schooling in Ogden. As travel between Eden and Ogden was very difficult at that time, Jesse bought the David O. McKay home in Ogden (675 21st Street). Minnie and her sons and daughters lived in Ogden while the young Wilburs finished their education. The family spent their weekends in Eden. After several years when Daisy was older, she was designated as “boss” and Minnie was able to remain in Eden. In the early yeas of Minnie’s marriage, she went to church and took the children. All of the children, except Glenn, was baptized when eight years old. Glenn joined the church much later and became a High Priest. Later in life, Minnie did not attend church, but she and Jesse were always supportive of the Eden community, including the Eden Ward. They both lived the Golden Rule. Minnie’s days started early. Jesse opened the blacksmith shop at 7:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Later, when the automobile became popular, he also was open on Sundays to sell gas. On Sunday he was only open for about six hours. On the other days of the week, Jesse worked until 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. Minnie always fixed Jess a good breakfast. After Jess went to work, she did her housework. While working, she always listened to her favorite soap operas on the radio. These were usually on in the morning. “The Romance of Helen Trent” seemed to be her favorite. Jesse often brought someone home for lunch and never with advance warning. Minnie didn’t like these surprise luncheon guests but she seemed to take it in stride and possibly even got used to it. She always fixed a good lunch (called diner in those days). The pace in the afternoon was slower. She cleaned, sewed, or read. Minnie never did drive so she did not go visiting. However, she often had visitors as she was very likeable. Tea was usually served to guests (unless the visitors were Mormons.). Dinner (called supper then) always had to be ready when Jess arrived home. This was a problem because he worked late at times and never phoned. Dinner was always very good. After dinner, Jess did some chores, read the paper, and always listened to “Amos and Andy” on the radio. Minnie was always close to him (usually knitting). When Jess announced that he was going to bed, Minnie went too. They went to bed early. This routine varied on Saturday. On Saturday, Jess worked until about 11:00 a.m. and then he and Minnie drove to Ogden. Jess took care of business items that often included collecting debts. Everyone seemed to owe Jess money. Minnie always had lunch with someone. Lunch was usually with Lorna or Daisy. Minnie always paid for lunch. Before lunch, Minnie always went to the bank. Minnie had bad knees and had a difficult time getting around. She used a cane. She would often sit in J.C. Pennys and usually found friends to visit. Later she would go to the American Food Store that Earl managed. Earl would get her a chair to sit in while she waited. Earl was very busy but he always had time for his mother. Earl’s love for his mother was very apparent. The same love for her was shared by all her children and grandchildren. Earl gathered her groceries for her while she waited. 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