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Show Services Conducted For Mrs. Mary T. Erekson Funeral services for Mrs. Mary T. Erekson, 97, were held last Sunday in the Fourth ward chapel. Mrs. Erekson was bom June 11, 1837, at Boldham, Lancashire, England, a daughter of William and Hannah Hardy Eckersley. The family came to America in. 1846, landing in New Orleans after being six weeks on tile ocean. From there they traveled up the Mississippi river to St. Louis where they stayed for several years, the father dying while there. The mother moved her family to Cainsville, now known as Council-Bluffs, Council-Bluffs, and while there she married John Crompton. In the year 1853 they crossed the plains, first settling in Little Cottonwood and later going I to Camp Floyd. When the Indians became em-aged they were forced to leave and came to American Fork o make their home. Mrs. Erekson met her husband, Peter Erekson, while the family were crossing the plains. To this union eight children were born, the husband and seven of the children preceding her in death. She is survived sur-vived by one daughter, Mrs. Nona Richardson of West Jordan, two half sisters, Mrs. Emma Smith of this city and Mrs. Elvira Steele of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Services were held at 2 o'clock hi the Fourth ward chapel Bishop Lot Robinson in charge. The opening song "Beautiful Isle", was sung by the quartet, Ora Chipman, LaRue Morton, Leslie Smith and Kenneth Robinson, Miss Lois Greenwood was accompanist for the services. Prayer Pray-er was offered by President Earl S. Greenwood followed by remarks by Leo T. Shelley. Mrs. Ora Chipman and Kenneth Robinson sang the duet , "Jesus Lover of My Soul." Remarks were made by Norman I W. Erekson of Salt Lake, a nephew, followed by Mrs. Ora Chipman sing-1 sing-1 ing, "Rock of Ages" and remarks by William B. Erekson of Salt Lake City. Closing remarks were made by Bishop Robinson and LaRue Morton sang, "Going Home." Prayer was offered by President S. L. Chipman. Interment was made in the Murray Mur-ray City cemetery where John B. Erekson dedicated the grave. o |