Joe W. Atkin _ The Prescott Courier 1988

Descendancy:
Joe W. Atkin, husband of Clara Finlinson
Sister to Richard Lyman Finlinson
Diane Finlinson

Rymal Graff Williams - Obituary

Dr. Rymal Graff Williams, prominent Cedar City physician and surgeon, 77, died at his home July 4, 1995, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born March 15, 1918, in Kanarraville, Utah to John Layron and Myrtle Isabelle Graff Williams. He married Isobel Finlinson in the St. George Temple on August 2, 1941.

Dr. Williams lived his childhood in Kanarraville and Cedar City, and spent some early years in northwestern Colorado, where his father homesteaded a ranch. An honor student in the Cedar City Public Schools, he graduated from Cedar High School as valedictorian.

He was musically talented from childhood and was an accomplished pianist, serving as organist and accompanist in various auxillaries and programs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the time he was 12 years of age. He helped finance his education by performing in numerous dance bands and was also active in athletics, playing center on his high school and college basketball teams.

Graduating from Southern Utah University (at the time Branch Agricultural College) in 1938 with an associate degree, he represented his class as salutatorian. He attended the University of Utah and was Magna Cum Laude with and AB degreee in anatomy, after which he graduated from the U of U College of Medicine. He continued studies at Washington University of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, where he was awarded the Doctorate of Medicine degree in 1943 with highest honors.

Following a pathology fellowship at Ellis Fishel State Cancer Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, Dr. Williams completed a general rotating internship, surgery residency and pediatric residency at Denver General Hospital, Denver, Colorado. He also served as a U.S. Army Reserve officer at Fitzimmons Hospital in Denver.

Dr. Williams began a private practice in Cedar City in 1947, and devoted himsepf to a career in medicine and general surgery which spanned over 45 years. In this capacity he touched countless lives throughout sourthern Utah, eastern Utah and northern Arizona. He loved common people, attended to their welfare as his own, and skillfully ushered up to four generations of patients, always making time to allay one's fears through simple explanations of processes and procedures, and by drawing diagrams on a prescription pad or paper on an examining table. His dedication and service to fellowman is best summed up by the creed he ascribed to a physician's role and by which he lived: "To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always."

Dr. Williams participated in many civic and cultural affairs. He was a charter member of the Cedar City's Kiwanis Club and served as its president. He was a long  time patron of the Music Arts Society, Annual Spring Art Exhibit and, for many years, was a member of the El Escalante Knife and Fork Club. An avid sportsman and outdoorsman, he wa always fond of hunting and fishing and raised numerous beloved hunting dogs. He also enjoyed gourmet cooking, collecting find paintings, Indian jewelry, blankets and other artifacts as well as antiques.

Above all, his greatest joy and love in life was his family and he was a generous, kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his faithful wife and companion of 53 years, Isobel; four sons and two daughters, all of Cedar City: Cynthia W. Dunaway, Dr. Roger Fin (Karla) Williams, Dr. Tracy L. (Shirleen) Williams; Merrill F. (Marilyn) Williams, Sue Ellen (Paul) Davis, Roland F. (Julie) Williams; 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, LaFaun W. Parry, St. George, Utah.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, at the Cedar 9th Ward Chapel, 256 South 900 West at 12 noon. Friends and family may call Friday, July 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. or Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 North 300 West, Cedar City. Burial will be in the Cedar City Cemetery.

"A man's greatness is measured by the goodness he leaves to grow after him. Those of us you have brought into this world, cared for, consoled, and taught will never forget the debt of love and kindness your example has left for us."

Published in The Salt Lake Tribune

Friday, July 7, 1995

Descendancy:
Rymal Williams, husband of Isobel Finlinson
Sister to Richard Lyman Finlinson
Diane Finlinson

Margaret Lottie Williams (1869-1956)

Margaret Lottie Pew

Margaret Lottie Williams was born to Thomas and Ann Rees Williams on 24 October 1869 in Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah Territory.

As a small girl, Lottie's mother, Anne suffered a mental breakdown and was unable to care for the smaller children. Lottie's brother, William T. Williams was put into the care of Simeon Comfort and Edith Hannah (Cornaby) Powell. Their daughter, Hannah Caroline Powell would later become William's wife.

Lottie and another young boy, three or four years old  from Toquerville, Utah, George Moroni Fryer were taken in by a childless Pennsylvania Dutch couple, William Brubecker Lang and his wife, Barbara Reesman Lang.  George and Lottie were raised as brother and sister and were very devoted to each other all their lives.

William & Barbara Lang

Hearing glowing reports of a thriving settlement in Arizona, the Langs decided to join a company, which included the Brundage and Millett families, and make a move to Mesa. They arrived in Mesa, 31 Jan 1883. The Langs opened a multi-purpose store which included a soda fountain. This store was a very popular place in the small community. The Langs living quarters were in the back of the store. Later, the store was turned over to George. The Lang's built a comfortable adobe home after they left the store on the southwest corner of MacDonald and West 1st Ave.

Lottie married Daniel Plummer Pew, a Mesa pioneer and they had a fine family. Memories of "Aunt Lottie" was that she was a sweet and tender woman.

RECORDS

1870 - Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah Territory, age 7 months, living with her parents, Thomas & Ann Williams. 

1880 - Springdale, Kane, Utah, age 10, living with her adoptive parents, William and Barbara Lang

1900 - Township 1, Maricopa, Arizona Territory, age 30, living with her husband, Daniel Pew and 4 children, William C., Newell J., Pearle and Anna Belle.

1910 - Alma, Maricopa, Arizona, age 40, living with her husband Daniel and children, William C., Pearle, Anna Belle & Hyrum. Daniel's brother, Leon Pew was also living in the household.

1920 - Peoria, Maricopa, Arizona, age 50, living with husband Daniel and children, Anna Belle and Hyrum Reese.

1930 - Peoria, Maricopa, Arizona, age 60, living with husband, Daniel.

1940 - Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, age 70, living with husband, Daniel at 216 Pasadena Ave.

In 1950's, she and Daniel lived at 1501 W. Virginia Ave in Phoenix, Arizona, according to the U.S. City Directories. This address is shown as residence on her death certificate.
1953 - Daniel Plummer Pew dies at age 87 on 2 Jul 1953 in Mesa, AZ at the Southside Hospital. Occupation is cattle rancher. Residence is shown as Queen Creek, AZ.
1956 - Margaret Lottie Pew dies at age 86 on 5 Jun 1956 in Mesa, AZ at the Southside Hospital. Diabetes Mellitus is shown as primary condition and senility as a other significant condition. Her son William C. Pew from Queen Creek, AZ is the informant.

Children of Daniel Plummer and Margaret Lottie Williams Pew:

Daniel Plummer Pew Jr. (1888-1889), William Clarence Pew (1891-1981) Newell James Pew (1893-1903), Pearle Pew (1896-1964) Anna Belle Pew (1898-1941), Hyrum Reese Pew (1905-1970)

*Some information taken from FamilySearch, "Life Sketch of George Moroni Fryer", contributed by Marcia Vance Johnson.

Descendancy
Lottie was a sister to my Great-Grandfather, William T. Williams
Allen Berry Williams
LaVon Williams
Diane Finlinson

OBITUARY - LaVon Williams Finlinson

LaVon Williams Finlinson

Our beloved mother, LaVon Williams Finlinson, 83, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2015 in her downtown Salt Lake City residence, due to incidents of age and years of rheumatoid arthritis. She was born in Spanish Fork, Utah to Allen Berry & Delila Gardner Williams on July 1, 1932. She married Richard Lyman (Dick) Finlinson on March 17, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple and together they had seven children.

A life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LaVon had a particular passion for missionary work. She loved to share the gospel and the fruits of her labors are world-wide. She has written a 2-part book, "Opposites: The Law and Order of the Universe" and "The Unfolding of Opposites in the Marvelous Work and a Wonder.” She was Chairman of the Board for the Religious Research Association, an organization founded in Arizona, for the purpose of identifying inaccurate information about the LDS Church.

LaVon was well-versed and keenly interested in world events to the very end. She was a self-taught scholar in many aspects and on many subjects. She was blessed with the ability to look at what most think of as random events and relate them to the spiritual.

She was solid, simple, honest and true to the gospel. Obedience came naturally to her. LaVon was a stellar example of perseverance, patience and long-suffering through her physical trials. She did not deviate from her goals, even when it took a little longer to reach them. She bore her burdens well.

LaVon was resourceful and creative, always looking for ways to make her surroundings more visibly pleasing. She made her corner of the world beautiful and comfortable.

Earlier memories of homemade bread, peanut butter & honey, big horns of cheese, chicken & rice, large pots of yummy food, Sunday dinners and neighborhood parties will always be remembered. LaVon was often feeding large gatherings after the baptism of an investigator, friend or family member.

Dick and LaVon lived in Oak City, UT; Paul, ID; and Mesa, AZ since 1965, where they raised their family. Dick inherited the old family home in Oak City and it became a place for the family to get out of the Arizona heat during the long, hot summers. Later, a condo was purchased in downtown Salt Lake. True to our adage: “You can take the girl out of Utah, but you can't take the Utah out of the girl”, Utah has continued to be home during the summer months.

Many thanks to our father for his years of devotion and love in attending to our mother as she progressively became wheelchair bound and lost her physical abilities to take care of herself. There are angels on this earth, and he is one of them.

LaVon is survived by her husband and children; Bruce (Laurel) Finlinson, Salt Lake City, UT; Diane (Tom) Miller, Mesa, AZ; Mark (Kimi) Finlinson, Salt Lake City, UT; Allen (Breta) Finlinson, Orem, UT; Gary Finlinson, Mesa, AZ; David (Thelma) Finlinson, South Jordan, UT; 32 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith (Keith) Barber, Spanish Fork UT; Marilyn (Corey) Grua, Grantsville, UT. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen Savage; sister, Helen Ann Pawlowski; brother, Paul Allen Williams and great-grandson, Keven John Stratton III.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 11 AM in the Federal Heights Ward, located at 1300 E. Fairfax Rd, SLC, Utah 84103. Viewings will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 6-8 PM at the City View Memoriam at 1001 11th Ave. SLC, Utah; and Thursday at the church, 9:30-10:30 AM, prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Arrangements by City View Memoriam, (formerly known as Garner Funeral Home) www.garnerfuneral.com
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A Memorial Service for LaVon will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Mesa, Arizona at the Mesa Central Stake Center, 925 N. Harris, Mesa, AZ.

OBITUARY - Englebert Pawlowski (1928-2000)

FUNERAL SERVICES for Annie D. Gardner - 1941

Final tributes to the life of Mrs. Annie D. Gardner were given at the First ward chapel last Thursday afternoon. The invocation was by John F. Warner, after which the choir sang "O My Father," with Mrs. Lois Rowe conducting. The first speaker, Mrs. Annie Paulsen gave a biography of Mrs. Gardner and told of her many accomplishments and services rendered. A duet, "O Mother Mine," was given by Mrs. Verda Tuckett and Mrs. Lenore Measom, accompanied by Mrs. Beckstrom. Ed. M. Rowe was the next speaker and paid high tribute to the life of Mrs. Gardner. Ed. Williams, accompanied by Mrs. Thelma McKell, sang an old Welsh hymn, "All Through the Night."

Bishop Wm. C. Beckstrom told of her life as a home, church and community worker. A duet, "Beautiful Sunset," was rendered by Mrs. Nelda Christensen and Mrs. Leah Webb, accompanied by Mrs. Thelma McKell. Pres. Wells T. Brockbank spoke of her life and read tributes which had been written by each of her six daughters. The closing remarks were given by Charles Hone of the First ward Bishopric, who presided at the services.

The closing song, "Sometime We'll Understand," was sung by the choir, and the benediction was pronounced by John K. Johnson. The grave in the City cemetery was dedicated by Pres. Henry A. Gardner.

The family of Mrs. Annie D. Gardner wishes to thank all those who assisted them in any way during the illness and death of their mother.

OBITUARY - Neil Livingston Gardner (1865-1928)

Special to the Tribune.

Obituary

SPANISH FORK - Neil L. Gardner, son of Neil and Regina Edenston (sp) Gardner, pioneers of 1847, and well known farmer of this vicinity, died at his home Friday at 3 p.m. after an illness of one year. He was born at Spanish Fork June 21, 1865. He had always lived here and was prominent in civic and church affairs. He served for four years as a member of the city council and for eighteen years he served as a member of the First ward bishopric. At his bedside when death came were his wife, An- Spanish Fork, and the following children: Mrs. Gwen G. Nebeker, Mrs. Regina C. Erickson, Veda, Gladys, Delila and Marguerite Gardner, all of Spanish Fork, and the following brothers and sisters: Brigham E. Gardner, Margaret G. Evans, Mrs. Ida G. Robertson, Mrs. Annie G. Stanton, Mrs. Delila Hughes, Mrs, Edna G. Brockbank, all of Spanish Fork and Mrs. Effie Barclay of Blackfoot, Idaho. He is survivied also by several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, July 23, at the First ward chapel.

In Memoriam: Gladys Gardner

Gladys Gardner

Gladys Gardner, 86, died Monday, December 30, 1991, in Salt Lake City.

She was born August 26, 1905, in Spanish Fork, to Neil Livingston Gardner and Annie Davis Gardner.

She attended schools in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School. She graduated from Brigham Young University and taught school in Benjamin, Salem, Ogden and Salt Lake City for 43 years.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and especially in genealogy and missionary work, of which she gave generous help.

She was an accomplished artist and writer.

She is survived by two sisters, Mars Alan B. (Delila) Williams, Spanish Fork; Mrs. Stanley B. (Marguerite) Powelson, Goshen; many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by three sisters and one brother: Gwen G. Nebeker, Regina G. Erickson, Veda G. Brady and Vernon Neil Gardner.

Funeral services were held in the Spanish Fork Twelfth Ward. Burial was in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery under the direction of Larkin Mortuary of Salt Lake.

Ann Shipley Finlinson (1913-1981)

OBITUARY

OBITUARY
Ann S. Finlinson
OAK CITY - Ann Shipley Finlinson, 68, died April 19 1981 at the West Millard Hospital.

Born April 2 1913 in Southerland Utah to George D and Mae Holroyd Shipley. Married Grant L. Finlinson June 21 1934 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active in the LDS Church serving in presidencies and various auxiliaries.

Survivors: Husband Oak City, sons and daughters. David S., Syracruse Utah; Mrs Kent (Sandra) Dewsnup, Robert S., Oak City; Mrs Robert (Janet) Torrens, Magna; Mrs Michael (RaNae) Ledingham, St George; Douglas G, Payson. 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Brothers and sisters. Ivan, Oak City, Mrs Reed (Irene) Talbot, St George; Lee, West Jordan; Wesley, Murray; Helen Anderson and Betty Dodge, presently serving missions in Atlanta Georgia Mission.

Funeral will be held Wednesday April 22 1981 at 11 am at the Oak City Ward LDS Chapel. Friends may call Tuesday from 7:30 - 9 pm at the Nickle Mortuary in Delta and one hour prior to the services at the Chapel. Burial in the Oak City Cemetery.

Grant Lyman Finlinson (1910-1994)

OBITUARY
 Deceased Name: GRANT L. FINLINSON. Grant Lyman Finlinson, age 84, died November 24, 1994 at Delta. Born March 13, 1910 at Oak City to Leo and Lydia Lyman Finlinson. Married Ann LaVon Shipley June 21, 1934 in Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died April 19, 1981. Lifelong Oak City resident. High Priest in LDS Church, serving as Sunday School President. Presidency of Young Men's organization, secretary of Seventies Quorum. Served on Oak City Town Board. Plumber. Kind, gentle servant of all. Loved and missed by all.

Survived by sons and daughters, David (Judith) Finlinson and Douglas (Marianne) Finlinson, both Syracuse; Mrs. Kent (Sandra) Dewsnup and Robert (Cindy) Finlinson, both Oak City; Mrs. Michael (RaNae) Ledingham and Janet Torrens, both Salt Lake City; 30 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Isobel Williams, Cedar City; Julia Bliss, Spanish Fork; brothers, L. Lyman Finlinson, Oak City; Richard L. Finlinson, Mesa, Arizona. Preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral services Monday, Nov. 28, 1994, 11 a.m. Oak City LDS Chapel. Friends call Nickle Mortuary Sunday 7-8 p.m. and at church Monday 10-10:45 a.m. Burial, Oak City Cemetery.

Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) - November 26, 1994.

Milo Crestfield Moody (1908-1998)

Milo Crestfield and Virginia Finlinson Moody

OBITUARY
Dr. Milo Crestfield Moody, 90, died Monday, September 21, 1998 in Provo, Utah.

Born in Oasis, Utah, on April 5, 1908, he was the 7th of nine children of Milton and Nellie Eliza Bishop Moody. He grew up in Hinckley, Utah, where he went to Millard Academy. In 1930, he graduated from Brigham Young University, and then attended the University of Utah. In 1932, he took a cattle car to Chicago, where he completed medical school at Northwestern University. He was married to Virginia Finlinson June 1, 1934 in the Salt Lake Temple by President Heber J. Grant. They settled in Spanish Fork, Utah, where they raised seven children. Their family today numbers over 100. Milo has always referred to the raising of a family as "life's greatest job".Dr. Moody generously rendered a life of service, delivering over 3,500 babies and blessing thousands of people through his medical practice. He served as president of the Utah Chapter of the Academy of General Practice, and became a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians in 1973. He was active in community service, politics, and education, serving on the BYU Alumni Board of Directors and helping to establish the Spanish Fork Coordinating Council. He wrote many articles, and letters to the editor about community, government, family, religious, and health issues. Milo loved to hunt and fish, and was also an athlete, receiving numerous medals and trophies in sports such as track, wrestling, diving, tennis, and golf. He was a Western Division Champion in wrestling at BYU in 1930 and remained an avid BYU sports fan through his life. His hobbies included photography, making home movies and reading.

As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as high councilor, bishop, patriarch, and temple sealer. He set an example of positive living that will continue to be a part of his legacy for future generations.

Survivors include his children: M. Lyman (Evelyn) Moody, and Milton G. Moody, of Provo; Manton V. Moody, of Orem; Michael F. (Maria) Moody, of Bountiful; Lydia (Warren) Hansen, of Sandy; Marilyn (Michael) Atwood, of Salem; 36 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; and his daughter, Patricia.

Funeral service will be Monday, September 28, 1998 at 11 a.m. in the Spanish Fork Ninth Ward LDS Chapel, 98 South Main Street, Spanish Fork. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 So. Main Street, Spanish Fork on Sunday evening 6-8 p.m. or Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the general missionary fund of the LDS Church.

Published in the Deseret News on Thursday, Sept 24 1998

Patricia Moody White Bowers (1935-1995)

Patricia Moody

OBITUARY
Patricia Moody White Bowers, 60, died of cancer Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995 at her home in Provo.

She was born on July 8, 1935 to Milo Crestfield and Virginia Finlinson Moody and was raised in Spanish fork, Utah. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School and attended Brigham Young University. In 1954 she married Fred G White of Spanish Fork in the Salt Lake LDS temple and resided for short periods in St. Louis, Missouri, and Davis, California, before settling in Provo, where they lived for most of their married life and where they reared seven children.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, who died in 1983 and in 1994 she married Howard L Bowers of Provo. She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions, including stake Relief Society president, ward and stake Young Women's president, stake Primary president, and Visiting Teacher. She was also active in civic and community affairs and served as president of the PTA at Wasatch Elementary School. In recent years she worked in several offices at Brigham Young University, including the Office of General Education, the Information Desk, and the Hosting center. Her interests included music, drama, and nature, and she was an avid bird watcher.

She is survived by her second husband, Howard L Bowers; by her father, Milo Crestfield Moody; by her brothers and sisters, Milo Lyman Moody, Michael Finlinson Moody; Lydia Nell Moody Hansen, Milton Glen Moody, Marilyn Moody Atwood and Manton Von Moody; by her children, Laurie White Porter, Milo Grant White, Vernon Fred White, Monroe Moody White, Philip Watson While, Maurine White Jones, and Diana White Esplin, and by 22 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Provo 13th Ward Chapel, 945 East 700 No. Friends and family may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Mortuary, 85 East 300 So., in Provo, and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the 13th Ward Missionary fund.

Published in the Deseret News, Tuesday, Sept 5, 1995

Karen Finlinson Savage (1962-2006)

Karen Finlinson Savage

OBITUARY
Karen was born July 18th, 1962 in Rupert, Idaho to Richard Lyman and LaVon (Williams) Finlinson. She was the sixth child born into family of seven children.

Karen was always a ray of sunshine.  As a very small child she would dance around laughing with a sparkle in her eye and a sense of humor to boot.  She was completely delightful.  She would not only dance on her toes, but walk on her toes.  She loved being a part of things and right in the middle of the action.  She was always moving; always busy doing something and very social. 

It was easy for Karen to make friends as she was so fun loving and accepting of people.  As a young girl she seemed to include everyone around her in playing and participating in her brand of fun.

Karen faced, what became her biggest life challenge, at the age of 12. An older brother had been diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 8, and now Karen followed. She had such a bright countenance and outlook on life and she seemed to accept it with a certain ease.

Karen was very active in school and extracurricular activities.  She was 9th grade president.  She had a close group of friends all through her junior high and high school years.  They were highly spirited and just had a lot of fun together. 

A high school friend related some of her memories of those times.  She said that Karen "loved student council and school dances. She had a really cool dance step, which she added...was amazing for the 70’s.  We would watch her and try to copy her steps.  We ended up calling the step, right step, left kick, one foot forward as your arms hang at your sides and her shoulders sway, ‘The Finlinson Move.”  She was so funny. During her 9th grade year, her friend also recalled that Karen liked a boy, but when he tried to hold her hand she broke up with him."

Karen has had many real struggles throughout her life because of her health problems that have beset her. Her attitude during her health struggles are exemplified by this story from a friend.  She would come and visit Karen on a regular basis at a very low time of Karen’s life. She was not able to see at this time.  She would throw Karen’s wheelchair in the back of her Datsun convertible and take her for rides.  She took Karen shopping on this particular occasion.  As she pushed Karen through the stores, looking for a pair of new jeans, she would reach out and feel the material on each pair and picked several to try on.  She would ask with each pair, are these cute, and are they cuter than the last pair?  She was truly amazing with her great attitude during her illnesses.

Karen met her husband while in pilot training at Williams Air Force Base.  She had been having health challenges and was on kidney dialysis and had lost a good share of her sight.  Thanks to modern medicine, Karen was able to have an operation that returned her sight.  She and her husband were married in the Mesa Temple on June 9, 1990 and in November of that year, her youngest brother donated to her a kidney, which gave her 13 years of superior kidney function and the opportunity to have two wonderful boys.

The doctors had told Karen to not consider children for at least several years, if at all, but she was blessed to not have the complications that doctors had predicted and all felt that Karen had received another miracle.

Family life in the military provided many unique opportunities and a great support system wherever they went, Little Rock, San Antonio and Dover, Delaware. They made lifetime friendships that they will forever cherish.  Karen’s life away from home was filled with laughter and close friendships, always keeping in contact to dear friends further away by phone.

Karen had always loved home décor, but it was in San Antonio that she was influenced by her trips to Fredericksburg...a mecca of home design right in the hill country of Texas.  Her love of Shabby Chic, white slip-covered furniture, white walls, white furniture and white everything was born.  She had always loved to pour over home magazines, collect fabric samples and was often known for bringing home the whole bolt if she liked it! 

In Dover, Karen’s life was filled with trips to the Amish Market, the auction where her and her friends would buy furniture and other salvage yard finds.  She was always helping her friends with decorating and upholstering tips and thrived on making her home a shabby chic showplace.

A career move as an airline pilot made a move west possible and Arizona was the chosen destination.  Being close to family and a support system was definitely the criteria.

Karen always had her thoughts and daily concerns about her health struggles, but as we all know, she was cheerful and able to face her obstacles with optimism. She was very aware of her mortality and would sometimes make comments that would surprise those that didn’t know her well.  Through the years she had critical times when we were left wondering if her time was near. But time after time she rebounded and the Lord blessed her.  All close to her knew that she had at least one, if not many, guardian angels and we all know that Karen has had more than 9 lives! 

Karen had signs that her kidney was failing and began researching and looking at transplant options.  She definitely found her home in Salt Lake with a transplant doctor that took a special interest in her.  Her husband was able to give her another kidney and she was listed for a pancreas transplant, which she was able to receive months later.  For a year her pancreas functioned but she began noticing signs of that coming to an end.  She accepted each transition and change in her life with such faith and an attitude of moving forward.  When she got word 8 weeks ago that she was up for another transplant, she did comment that she had been doing so well and felt a bit unsure going into this transplant. But as we all know, Karen was not going to turn down a good transplant, with a perfect match!  She had done so well in the past and we all had faith that the Lord was definitely in charge of her life.

She and her husband flew to Salt Lake where she began her last journey. The doctor and his team  made every move possible to pull Karen through her insuing obstacles.  The nursing staff at LDS Hospital loved and cared for her.  They were all drawn to her and would mention how stoic she was through her trials. 
Being a seasoned patient, Karen knew so much about her own health and well-being and she lets her wishes be known.  Every attempt was made to ease her burden and make her comfortable. With her boys calling her the Queen of Comfort, no one takes for granted her need for down pillows, high thread counts, cashmere sweaters to keep her warm in bed, egg crates, soft blankets and lots of hand and foot massages.

Our family feels eternally blessed to have had the opportunity to be at her bedside, to ease her burdens, comfort her spirit and participate in the feeding of our souls at her bedside.  Karen had many hands involved in taking care of her. Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ are very aware of Karen.  Their spirit has attended her and the family. Karen passed away on June 11, 2006 in Salt Lake City, Utah. We are thankful that Karen is a part of our eternal family.

Written by her sister, Diane Finlinson Miller and published in the Deseret News on Tuesday, June 13 2006

OBITUARY - Zachary Paul Barber

Zachary Paul Barber

OBITUARY
Zachary Paul Barber, 17, of Spanish Fork, died Sunday, December 19, 2004 at the Mountain View Hospital in Payson of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. 

He was born on November 19, 1987 in Payson, Utah, the son of Paul Douglas Barber and Lori Virginia Bradford Barber. Zachary was a junior at Spanish Fork High School and has attended Spanish Fork Schools all his life. He worked for Best Ride Quick Lube Oil Change and enjoyed working there. He enjoyed golf, baseball, basketball, hunting, fishing, and has fished in Alaska. He was a member of Spanish Fork High School golf and baseball teams. He was a priest and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Zac loved life and being with his friends. 

He had an infectious smile and will always be remembered by his enthusiasm and good natured manner. Survivors include his parents, Paul and Lori, of Spanish Fork; two sisters and one brother: Michelle, Melinda, and Austin; Grandparents: Keith & Edith Barber, Grant & Virginia Moore, and Glen & Trudy Bradford, and many many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the Meadowlark 2nd Ward , 870 East Canyon Road, Spanish Fork. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork on Wednesday evening 6 til 8 p.m. or Thursday at the ward from 9:45 til 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may also be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com

Published in the Daily Herald on December 21, 2004

OBITUARY - Delila Gardner Williams (1907-1999)

Delila Gardner Williams, beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at age 91.

She was born in Spanish Fork to Neil L. and Annie D. Gardner on August 9, 1907. Delila was the last living child of six daughters and one son.

Delila married Allen B. Williams on April 2, 1920 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was active in the LDS church serving as Relief Society President, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, and other ward and stake auxilary positions. Delila was an active genealogist and wrote several family histories. She enjoyed D.U.P. and Alpha Thae Club and love to oil paint.

Delila is survived by her husband, Allen B., five children: Helen Ann (Bert) Pawlowski, LaVon (Richard) Finlinson, Paul (Kathy) Williams, Edith (Keith) Barber, and Marilyn (Corey) Grua. Delila and Allen have 31 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 1999, at the Spanish Fork 12th Ward Chapel, 310 E. Center St. Friends may call at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Burial will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Mortuary of Spanish Fork.

Published in the Deseret News on Tuesday, July 13, 1999

OBITUARY - Allen Berry Williams (1905-2000)

Allen Berry Williams, 94, died Saturday, January 8, 2000, at Mountain View Hospital.

He was born June 8, 1095 in Tucker, Utah County, Utah, to William "T" and Hannah Powell Williams. He was the fourth of 12 children. Allen married Delila Gardner in the Salt Lake Temple on April 2, 1930. To this union was born five children. Delila died July 13, 1999.

Allen was a millwright by trade and retired from Pacific States Pipe Company.

Although he lived more than half his life in areas other than Tucker, the bonds of his childhood and early manhood were never broken. He loved to return to the canyon. Sometimes he liked to just walk the hills, other times he hunted and fished. He was an expert in these lines. He also enjoyed scouting and traveling.

Allen is survived by four daughters and one son, Helen (Bert) Pawlowski, LaVon (Richard) Finlinson, Paul Allen (Kathy) Williams, Edith (John Keith) Barber and Marilyn (Cory) Grua; 31 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; a brother, D. Clark Williams and a sister, Hanna Reisner.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Spanish Fork 12th Ward Chapel, 310 E. Center. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

Publish in The Daily Herald on Thursday, January 13, 2000

Harmer Nebeker (1898-1976)

OBITUARY

SPRINGVILLE - Harmer Nebeker, 77, of 720 So. 400 E., Springville, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Payson Hospital, of a heart ailment.

He was born Feb 26, 1898 in Eureka, the son of William Henry and Emeretta Monk Nebeker. He married Gwen Gardner, June 16, 1920 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died in 1962. He married Manilla Moultan. They were divorced. He married Cornelia Yuditsky, Oct. 20, 1966.

Mr. Nebeker was a former resident of Los Angeles, where he was employed by the Los Angeles Transit Company. He moved to Spanish Fork, and was employed by Utah Idaho Sugar Co. Mr. Nebeker moved to Springville where he was an electrician for Springville City prior to his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter, Leon Gene Nebeker, Costa Mesa, Calif.; Mrs. Donald Edward (Elva Darlene) Smith of Anaheim, Calif.; nine grandchildren; three brothers and one sister; Ellery Nebeker, LaVar Nebeker, Rex Nebeker and Mrs. Lottie Harding, all of Southern California.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Springville First Twelfth LDS Ward Chapel. Bishop John Jensen of the Twelfth Ward will officiate. Friends may call at the Wheeler Mortuary in Springville, tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.

Published in The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah) on 27 Feb 1976, page 4.

Keith Gardner Nebeker (1924-1952)

First Lt. Keith Gardner Nebeker

OBITUARY
Lt. Keith Nebeker

SPRINGVILLE (Special) - Funeral services for First Lt. Keith Gardner Nebeker, 28, Springville naval flier who was killed near New Orleans, La., will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Springville Eighth Ward Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Leo Crandall, bishop.

Lt. Nebeker was practicing night flying at the Naval Air Station when his Cosair fighter crashed and sank in Lake Pontchartrain. He was making his next-to-last scheduled flight in a Navy refresher course.

Navy and Coast Guard rescue crews recovered the body early Friday.

Born Jan 1, 1924, in Los Angeles, he was a son of E. Harmer and Gwen Gardner Nebeker, 241 W. 7th South, Springville. He attended Springville Schools and was graduated from Springville High School.

He became a naval air cadet in 1942 and was commissioned a fighter pilot. He served for four years in the Pacific theater during World War II and received the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross.

He reenlisted March 1 and was stationed in New Orleans.

He married Lorraine Irick in April 1944. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survivors include his widow and two sons, Ronald Allen, 6, and Robert Lynn, 2, all of New Orleans; his parents; two brothers and a sister, Max Dellis Nebeker, Castle Rock, Wash.; Leon Gene Nebeker, Hamilton, Mont., and Miss Elva Darlene Nebeker, Springville; a grandfather, William Nebeker, North Redondo Beach, Cal.

Friends may call Wednesday from 10 a.m. to time of services at Claudin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Springville Evergreen Cemetery.

Published in The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) 28 Apr 1952, page 39.

Max Dellis Nebeker (1921-1966)

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

Ex-County Resident Dies at 44

SPRINGVILLE - Max D. Nebeker, 44, former resident of Springville and Spanish Fork, died on Thursday in Redondo Beach, Calif., following an illness.

He was born April 1, 1921, in Spanish Fork, a son of Harmer and Gwen Gardner Nebeker. He never married.

Mr. Nebeker attended grad school in Spanish Fork, and graduated from Springville High School. He had lived in Oregon, and for the past 12 years had been in California. He was employed as a heavy duty mechanic for the Coast Rock Products Co. at Santa Maria, Calf.

Surviving are his father of Springville; one brother and one sister, Leon Nebeker of Costa Mesa, Calif.; and Mrs. Elva Smith of Garden Grove, Calif.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at the Wheeler Mortuary chapel, with Bishop Don Watts of the Springville 12th LDS Ward officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.

Published in The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah) 21 Mar 1966, Page 4.

Gwen Gardner (1899-1962)

Gwen Nebeker Obituary

OBITUARY
Funeral Services Wednesday for Gwen Nebeker

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the First-Twelfth ward chapel, for Mrs. Gwen Gardner Nebeker, 63, wife of Enoch Harmer Nebeker, who died Sunday, at the Payson Hospital. She had been in ill health for some time.

Bishop DelMoine Christensen of the 12th ward was in charge of the services. Burial was in the Evergreen cemetery, under direction of Wheeler Mortuary.

Mrs. Nebeker was born Sept. 30, 1899 in Spanish Fork, a daughter of Neil L. and Annie Davis Gardner. She received her education in the schools of Spanish Fork and on June 16, 1920 was married to Enoch Harmer Nebeker in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

After their marriage they lived for a short time in California, and had made their home in Springville since that time. Mrs. Nebeker was an active member of the LDS Church, having worked in the Primary, Sunday School, Relief Society, and Genealogical committee. She was Kolob Stake Sunday School librarian for eight years. Mrs. Nebeker was a member of the DUP and was a Gold Star mother and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in which she had held offices.

Surviving are her husband of Springville, two sons and one daughter, Max Nebeker of Santa Maria, Calif.; Leon Nebeker of Norco, Calif., and Mrs. Donald (Elva) Smith of Garden Grove, Calif.; six grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Orlando (Regina) Erickson of Murray; Mrs. Marion J. (Veda) Brady and Miss Gladys Gardner of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Allen B. (Delila) Williams of Spanish Fork, and Mrs. Stanley B. (Marguerite) Powelson of Goshen.

(Gwen's obituary was published in The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah on Monday, Oct 8, 1962, page 4 and in The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, October 9, 1962, page 21. The origin of the obituary pictured here is unknown, but is in my possession.

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Gladys Gardner (1905-1991)

Gladys Gardner

OBITUARY
Gladys Gardner, 86, died December 30, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She was born August 26, 1905 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Neil Livingston and Annie Davis Gardner. Attended schools in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School. Graduated from Brigham Young University and taught school in Benjamin, Salem, Ogden, and Salt Lake City for 43 years. Active member of the LDS Church and especially in genealogy and missionary work, of which she gave generous help. She was an accomplished artist and writer.

Survived by two sisters, Delila (Mrs. Allen B. Williams), Spanish Fork; and Marguerite (Mrs. Stanley B. Powelson), Goshen; plus many beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; three sisters and a brother, Gwen G. Nebeker, Springville; Regina G. Erickson, Murray; Veda G. Brady, Provo; and Vernon Neil Gardner who died as a child.

Funeral services Saturday, January 4, 1 p.m., Spanish Fork 12th Ward, 3rd East and Center Street. Friends may call at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Friday evening 6-8 p.m., and at the ward Saturday, 11:45-12:45 a.m.

Burial, Spanish Fork Cemetery.

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Published in the Deseret News on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1992

Leo Finlinson Death Notice

Leo Finlinson

Father of Two Spanish Fork Residents Dies

The Daily Herald, 29 October 1967, page 4 

OAK CITY, Millard County - Funeral services were Saturday for Leo Finlinson, 83, Oak City, father of two Spanish Fork residents. 

Mr. Finlinson died Tuesday at an Orem rest home of causes incident to age. 

He was born Nov. 2, 1883 in Oak City, to George and Susan Trimble Finlinson. He married Lydia Lyman in 1907 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died in May, 1958. 

Survivors include three sons and five daughters, Grant Finlinson, Lyman Finlinson, both of Oak City; Mrs. Read (Maida)* Arnold, Granger; Mrs. Ferron (Julia) Bliss, both Spanish Fork; Mrs. Rymal (Isabell)* Williams, Cedar City; Mrs. Joe W. (Clara) Atkin, Prescott, Ariz.; Richard Finlinson, Mesa, Ariz.; 47 grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Finlinson and Joseph Finlinson, Oak City. 

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Corrections: *Maida - correct spelling is Maidie
*Isabell - correct spelling is Isobel 

Transcription by Diane Finlinson Miller

Kathy Clarke Sets June Date

Mrs. Kathy Clarke Williams & attendants

The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah) 5 June 1966, page 14

Making marriage plans for a June 24 marriage in the Salt Lake Temple are Kathy Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Clarke of Provo, and Paul Allen Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Williams of Spanish Fork. 

They will be honored with a reception at the home of the bride's parents the same evening. 

Miss Clarke has asked Carolyn Terry to be her maid of honor with Mrs. Clyde Nielsen and Marilyn Williams as attendants and Debbie Ferguson and Diane Finlayson[1] to be junior bridesmaids. 

The bride-elect is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a major in elementary education. She is also a BY High graduate. 

Mr. Williams, a graduate of Spanish Fork High School and of BYU, is doing post-graduate work at University of Utah. At BYU he was active in student government and served on the AMS Council. He filled an LDS mission to the Central States. 

They will live in Mesa, Ariz. 

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[1] correct spelling of last name is Finlinson 

Transcription by Diane Finlinson Miller 

Edward Trimble (1815-1901) and Elizabeth Lennox (1816-1896)

Biography of Edward and Elizabeth Lennox Trimble, by Laura Morgan Trimble

Edward Trimble

EDWARD TRIMBLE, son of Robison and Mary Jefferson Trimble was born April 2, 1815, in Eastwoodside, Cumberland, Eng.  Edward learned the tailor's trade and earned his living by working in a tailor shop.

When he was twenty-four years old, he met and married ELIZABETH LENNOX, daughter of William and Elizabeth Sanderson Lennox.  Elizabeth was born May 9, 1816, in Aikton, Cumberland, England, making her twenty three years old when she married Edward Trimble, August 24, 1839.

Elizabeth and Edward had been married sixteen years when they joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Edward was so filled with love for this new religion that he often preached on the street corners, and being quick tempered and a boxer, he sometimes had street fights, and since Edward enjoyed boxing, the fights made preaching very exciting for Edward.

Elizabeth Lennox

Elizabeth was an excellent dressmaker and helped supply food for the family by doing sewing for her customers.  Both Edward and Elizabeth worked diligently at their trade during the daytime but when evening came they relaxed and enjoyed visiting with members of their family.  Edward played the violin and his Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, relatives living in near villages gathered at his home and danced and sang to the accompaniment of the violin.  Edward loved to jig dance, and this talent was passed down through the generations, even his grand daughters loved to do a jig dance.

The family saved their money, and on April 29, 1865 set sail for America, on a sailing vessel named the "Belle Wood".  The Trimble family consisted of: Edward, wife Elizabeth, three sons, John, Jefferson, and Joseph; two daughters, Susan and Mary Elizabeth; together with Edward's brother, John Trimble; eight people in all, members of the Trimble Family.  They were six weeks on the ocean and when they landed in New York, the Civil War was just over and they had to travel to Florence, Nebraska in dirty cattle cars.

Edward's son, John, was offered $50.00 a month if he would drive a freight wagon belonging to Kimball and Lawrence Freight Co.  John arrived in Salt Lake a month before his family did, but he was never paid for his work.  This bitter experience taught John a lesson in trusting his fellow men.  The rest of the family arrived in Utah in October, 1865, six months after leaving England, and not without deep sorrow.  While in Nebraska, Mary Elizabeth, the nine years old daughter of Edward and Elizabeth, died of black smallpox, and was buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.

Upon arriving in Salt Lake they were assigned to go to Fillmore, Utah.  Their first home was a dug out, however Elizabeth kept the home neat and tidy.  Her tin ware was always polished and shone brightly for everyone to see.  Later when they built them a brick home, Elizabeth took delight in keeping one of the cleanest, most orderly homes in Fillmore.  Elizabeth was a gracious hostess and every one was made welcome to her home.  Guests sang, danced and played games but Elizabeth never allowed gossip or slander of any type to take place in the Edward Trimble home.

Elizabeth Trimble died March 8, 1896, and Edward Trimble died April 25, 1901, both are buried in the Fillmore Cemetery.

They buried four children before reaching maturity:  Mary, born November 24, 1839, died at age 1 1/2 years; William, born June 19, 1842, died at age 3 years; Robison, born April 8, 1849, died at age 2 years; Mary Elizabeth, born Oct 28, 1856, died at age 9 years.  The first three children are buried in England, while Mary Elizabeth is buried in Nebraska.

The Children of Edward and Elizabeth Trimble who lived to maturity were:  Mary, born Nov. 24, 1839; William, born June 19, 1842; John, born May 39, 1846, married Emma Locke; Robison, born April 8, 1849; Jefferson, born October 22, 1851, married Margaret Fortie; Joseph, born May 5, 1854, married Melissa Davies.

Mary, William and Robison died as young children.
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EDWARD TRIMBLE AND ELIZABETH LENNOX TRIMBLE
by Laura Morgan Trimble

Edward Trimble - born 2 April 1815 in Eastwoodside, Cumberland, England.  The son of Robison Trimble and Mary Jefferson Trimble.

Elizabeth Lennox - born 9 May 1816 in Aikton, Cumberland, England.  The daughter of William Lennox and Elizabeth Sanderson Lennox.

At Thursby, Cumberland, England, in a modest little home surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, both front and back, Edward Trimble and his wife, Elizabeth Lennox made a haven of love for themselves and the eight children born to them.  Edward was tailor by trade and Elizabeth was a dressmaker.  Their daughter, Susan, often remarked, "Me father was tailor and me mother a dressmaker and they made me proud."
   
In the year 1855, Edward and Elizabeth joined the Mormon Church.  They were baptized the 19th of September.  Close to 10 years lapsed between their joining the church and their coming to America and eventually to Utah to be with the saints.  During these years Edward would spend some of his evenings preaching on the street corners.  He loved this new gospel and wanted to tell others about it.  Being a quick-tempered person -  he sometimes got too excited with the rebuffs he got from the people in his audience.

One story is told of him as he was preaching and he quoted, "And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other."  This quote is from Luke 6:29.  A man listening stepped up in front of Edward and struck him on his cheek.  The quick temper of Edward flared and very quickly he struck the fellow back and said, "Begock, it didn't say that you can't  hit back."
   
Edward was also a boxer of some degree and he enjoyed this pastime very much.  I'm sure the fellow in the audience who received the slap from Edward knew he had been hit.
   
Edward spent his days in making a living for his family but many of the evenings and holidays were spent in enjoying his family and other relatives.  His uncles, aunts and cousins lived in near by townships so visiting was a regular part of their lives.  Edward played the violin and family members sang and danced to his music. (His violin is in the State House in Fillmore, Utah.)  Susan, his daughter, remarked that many times she would often hold her long skirts up and do a jig to her fathers music.  Uncle Edward Trimble, a grandson of this Edward, was noted to do a jig dance on occasions.  Could have been this jig dance was passed from grandfather to father, to son.
 
Joseph Trimble, an older brother of Edward, kept an Inn in Carlisle, England, a small town near Thursby. This Joseph was often visited by Edward and his family. They enjoyed the entertainment furnished by girls hired to sing and dance for the patrons of the Inn.
   
Edward and his wife, Elizabeth, three sons, John, Jefferson and Joseph, two daughters, Susan and Mary Elizabeth and a brother of Edward's John Trimble, left England the 29th of April in 1865.  Their mode of travel was a small sailing vessel named "Belle Wood."  This vessel had no engines for power and so movement across the ocean was accomplished by the wind blowing the boat.  Many times there wasn't enough wind to even move the boat and the vessel would float around for hours or stay still for days.  When the wind came again, the course would again be charted and the boat was off again in the direction of America.  Hours, I'm sure, were spent by these passengers wondering if they would ever see land again and that perhaps they would have been better off to have stayed in England.  Courage and faith in their Father in Heaven was not lacking.  After six weeks on the ocean they landed at the New York harbor.  Evidently Edward had prepared well for this journey - for from New York this family traveled in an Independent Company.  This means they were able to pay their expenses.  With a good supply of clothes and other items brought from England this family thought they would need very little help for their trip to Utah.  This security was not to be for someone stole their clothes while they traveled west in cattle cars.
 
 The Civil War had just ended and John Trimble, the brother of Edward, said the cattle cars was not the best - horse manure covered the floors upon which the people had to sit and sleep.  The railroad cars had been used to convey horses to the battlefront and had not been cleaned.  As the saints traveled west, many people would point fingers of scorn at them and say, "Old Brigham has got you."
   
In Missouri, they spent sometime preparing for the next lap of the journey to Utah.  They purchased wagons, oxen and other supplies that they would need.  John, Edward's son, was hired by a freighting company, known as Kimball and Laurence.  This company offered John $50.00 a month to drive oxen to Salt Lake.  He arrived in Salt Lake a month ahead of his parents and to their great dismay had never been paid by this company.  The only clothes John had were on him, a pair of worn out overalls.  The boy was 19 years old and he had learned a good lesson in trust.
   
According to the book, "Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah, " the Trimble’s arrived in Utah in October of 1865.  Sorrow was their lot while in Nebraska.  Their little daughter, Mary Elizabeth, died of Black Smallpox.  She was 9 years old and is buried in Omaha, in the Pioneer Cemetery.

SOURCE
Biography obtained from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Fillmore, Utah, Territorial Statehouse Museum.

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FINLINSON/LYMAN PIONEER ANCESTORS

1. Amasa Mason Lyman - Amasa M. Lyman Company, Brigham Young Pioneer Company, Willard Richards Company, Amasa M. Lyman/Charles C. Rich Company, Amasa M. Lyman Company, Amasa M. Lyman/Charles C. Rich Company
2. Edward Trimble - Henson Walker Company
3. Elizabeth Lennox Trimble - Henson Walker Company
4. Susan Trimble - Henson Walker Company
5. George Finlinson - John R. Murdock Company
6. John Smith - Daniel Spencer/Perrigrine Sessions Company
7. Lydia Clisbee - Willard Richards Company
8. Lydia Partridge - Willard Richards Company
9. Thomas Callister - Daniel Spencer/Perrigrine Sessions Company

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WILLIAMS/GARDNER ANCESTORS

1. Edith Hannah Cornaby - Cyrus H. Wheelock Company
2. Samuel Cornaby - Cyrus H. Wheelock Company
3. James Powell - Robert Wimmer Company
4. Jemima Wimmer Powell - Robert Wimmer Company
5. Peter Wimmer (2) - Frederick A. Mitchell Company, James Pace Company
6. Simeon Comfort Powell - Robert Wimmer Company
7. Archibald Gardner - Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company
8. Margaret Gardner - Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company
9. Margaret Callender Gardner - Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company
10. Neil Gardner - Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company
11. Robert Gardner - Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company
12. Thomas Williams - William S. Warren Company