1Obituary, Dec 2011. "Obituary in the Manti Messenger 26 November 1898.". "Comments: Obituary for Richard B. "Dick" Braithwaite s/o Gale Benson Braithwaite & Effiec Elizabeth "Beth" Bailey
Death: SSDI
Name: Richard B. Braithwaite
Last Residence: 57103 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South DakotaBorn: 15 Nov 1926
Died: 8 Sep 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)
OBIT: Miller Funeral Home
Richard "Dick" B. Braithwaite (Nov 15 1926 - Sep 08 2008)
Richard Braithwaite, 81, of Sioux Falls, died Monday, September 8, 2008 at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Village.
Richard B 'Dick' Braithwaite was born November 15, 1926, to Gale and Beth Braithwaite in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Sioux Falls where he received his education, graduating from Washington High School in 1944. Following high school, he entered military service and served in the U.S. Army from 1944 until his honorable discharge as a Tech Sergeant in 1946. Upon his return from the military, he attended the University of Minnesota from which he graduated on August 24, 1950 with J.D and L.L.D. degrees in law. He returned to Sioux Falls and began his law practice in 1951 with his father, Gale Braithwaite. In 1973, he was appointed judge of the Second Judicial Circuit by Governor Richard Kneip. During his time on the bench, he presided over the Minnehaha Courthouse riot trials in the 1970’s. He served on the bench until 1980. He continued practicing law until his retirement in 1989.
Dick was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of which he was a member for nearly 70 years, where he served as an Elder, a Deacon, and was a dedicated Bible teacher. He served as chairman of the Minnehaha County Red Cross and was on the Minnehaha County Mental Health Board. Dick was on the board of the Sioux Falls Parks Department, and was on the boards of directors for the South Dakota Golf Association and the Y.M.C.A. Other activities include being a tutor at Eugene Field Elementary School, being an avid golfer, and spending time with his family. Mr. Braithwaite was a missionary to Taiwan as well as central and eastern Africa.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Marty Braithwaite; his children, Mindy Braithwaite, Thomas (Tacey) Braithwaite, and Timothy (Mary) Braithwaite, all of Sioux Falls; and three grandchildren, Alison, Matthew, and Arianne and her fiancé, Jeffrey Lehn. He also has one great granddaughter, Raelyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Betty Lou Handy.
Memorial services will be held 2:30 pm Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Banquet, or the Seed Sowers Ministry of First Presbyterian Church."2Obituary, Jan 2012. "Comments: Gale Benson Braithwaite
married: 30 JUN 1925 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN to
Effie Elizabeth "Beth" Bailey d/o Benjamin Franklin Bailey & Sarah Elizabeth Straight
b 16 SEP 1896 Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI
d 15 JUL 1985 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota
bur: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, S.D.
Death: SSDI
Name: Gale Braithwaite
SSN: 503-44-6178
Last Residence: 57105 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United States of America
Born: 17 Apr 1895
Died: Sep 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (1956 )
Death: SSDI
Elizabeth BRAITHWAITE
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1896
Death Date: Jul 1985
Social Security Number: 503-22-6198
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: South Dakota
Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 57105
Localities: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Two Children:
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1) Richard B. "Dick" Braithwaite
b 15 NOV 1926 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, S.D.
d 8 SEP 2008 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, S.D.
bur: 12 SEP 2008 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, S.D.
md: Martha "Marty" ________
Three children:
1) Minday Braithwaite
2) Thomas Braithwaite md Tracey ______
3) Timothy Braithwaite md Mary _______
Death: SSDI
Name: Richard B. Braithwaite
Last Residence: 57103 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South DakotaBorn: 15 Nov 1926
Died: 8 Sep 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)
OBIT: Miller Funeral Home
Richard "Dick" B. Braithwaite (Nov 15 1926 - Sep 08 2008)
Richard Braithwaite, 81, of Sioux Falls, died Monday, September 8, 2008 at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Village.
Richard B 'Dick' Braithwaite was born November 15, 1926, to Gale and Beth Braithwaite in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Sioux Falls where he received his education, graduating from Washington High School in 1944. Following high school, he entered military service and served in the U.S. Army from 1944 until his honorable discharge as a Tech Sergeant in 1946. Upon his return from the military, he attended the University of Minnesota from which he graduated on August 24, 1950 with J.D and L.L.D. degrees in law. He returned to Sioux Falls and began his law practice in 1951 with his father, Gale Braithwaite. In 1973, he was appointed judge of the Second Judicial Circuit by Governor Richard Kneip. During his time on the bench, he presided over the Minnehaha Courthouse riot trials in the 1970’s. He served on the bench until 1980. He continued practicing law until his retirement in 1989.
Dick was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of which he was a member for nearly 70 years, where he served as an Elder, a Deacon, and was a dedicated Bible teacher. He served as chairman of the Minnehaha County Red Cross and was on the Minnehaha County Mental Health Board. Dick was on the board of the Sioux Falls Parks Department, and was on the boards of directors for the South Dakota Golf Association and the Y.M.C.A. Other activities include being a tutor at Eugene Field Elementary School, being an avid golfer, and spending time with his family. Mr. Braithwaite was a missionary to Taiwan as well as central and eastern Africa.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Marty Braithwaite; his children, Mindy Braithwaite, Thomas (Tacey) Braithwaite, and Timothy (Mary) Braithwaite, all of Sioux Falls; and three grandchildren, Alison, Matthew, and Arianne and her fiancé, Jeffrey Lehn. He also has one great granddaughter, Raelyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Betty Lou Handy.
Memorial services will be held 2:30 pm Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Banquet, or the Seed Sowers Ministry of First Presbyterian Church.
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2)Betty Lou Braithwaite
b 11 DEC 1929 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, S.D.
d 10 JUL 2005 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, S.D.
bur: 13 JUL 2005 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, S.D.
md: Oliver Charles Handy
b 13 JAN 1930 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
d 14 MAR 1998 Fort Snelling, Hennepin, MN
bur: Fort Snelling National Cem., Fort Snelling, Hennepin, MN
Three Children:
1) David Handy Dr. md Irene_________
2) Mike Handy md Maxine ___________
3) Doug Handy md Pam ____________
Death: SSDI
Name: Betty Lou Handy
Last Residence: 57104 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Born: 11 Dec 1929
Died: 10 Jul 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951)
OBIT: Miller Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Betty Lou Handy (Dec 11 1929 - Jul 10 2005)
Betty Lou Handy, age 75, died July 10, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Village of Sioux Falls, SD.
Betty Lou, daughter of Gale & Beth Braithwaite was born December 11, 1929, in Sioux Falls.
She graduated from Washington High School. In 1952 she received her B.A. degree in Religious Education from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. Shortly after college Betty Lou married Oliver C. Handy that same year in Sioux Falls.
In 1959, Betty Lou returned to Sioux Falls with her three young sons, David, Mike, and Doug to begin her elementary teaching career of nearly thirty years in the Public School System. During this time she also earned a Master’s Degree in Children’s Literature from Augustana College in 1969. She loved teaching children to read and continued this passion after retirement by spending six months in 1995 as a volunteer in mission to Taiwan, teaching English as a second language at the Presbyterian Church of Taipai. She also was a tutor in various reading programs for refugees and immigrants in the Sioux Falls area. Betty Lou was a devout Christian and a dedicated fifty- year member of First Presbyterian Church of Sioux Falls, serving in many capacities including: elder, deacon, mission & stewardship boards, caring friend programs, teaching Sunday School, as well as a Bethel Bible Study course, and serving where else she may be needed. She was committed by her faith to reach out to others by also volunteering in many community organizations such as Meals on Wheels and The Banquet. She relished her social time by participating in a number of activities such as Presbyterian Women, Bible Study Fellowship, P.E.O. and book groups.
Betty Lou was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her brother, Richard (Martha) Braithwaite of Sioux Falls and three sons: Dr. David Handy (Irene) recently of Sioux Falls and sons Mike (Maxine) Handy and Doug (Pam) Handy of Lake City, Fl. Other close family members grateful for sharing her life include: grandchildren, Joel & Kara Handy of Wheaton, IL; niece Mindy Braithwaite; nephews Dr. Tom (Tacey) Braithwaite; Tim (Mary) Braithwaite all of Sioux Falls, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren of Lake City, Fl.
Memorials may be directed to the Cup Bearers’ Ministry of First Presbyterian Church or The Banquet of Sioux Falls. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2005 First Presbyterian Church Sioux Falls
Death: SSDI
Name: Oliver C. Handy
SSN: 468-28-9684
Last Residence: 55101 Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States of America
Born: 13 Jan 1930
Died: 14 Mar 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951)
Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Oliver Charles Handy
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1930
Birth City: Minneapolis
Birth State or Country: Minnesota
Death Date: 14 Mar 1998
Death County: Hennepin
Death City: Fort Snelling
Mother's Maiden Name: Wilson
State File Number: 1998-MN-008445."
1Obituary of Tom Braithwaite, Aug 2014. "Dr. Thomas Braithwaite
Dr. Thomas (Tom) Matthew Braithwaite, age 57, died Thursday, August 28th in the comfort and love of his home "having fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith" in his Lord, Jesus Christ. Tom was born October 21, 1956 to Richard and Martha Braithwaite in Sioux Falls. He graduated from Washington High School in 1974 and from Augustana College summa cum laude in 1978. He married Tacey Eneboe on September 6, 1981. They had the joy of raising two children, Arianne and Matt, as well as welcoming their son-in-law, Jeff Lehn and daughter-in-law, Caitlin Polgreen to their family.
He received his M.D. degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, graduating summa cum laude in 1982. He became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society during medical School. An Internal Medicine residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals/Clinics and Board Certification in Internal Medicine were completed in 1985. That summer he joined the Internal Medicine Clinic in Sioux Falls and was a dedicated physician in private practice for 18 years. Tom had the best of both medical worlds leaving his love of private practice in 2003 to start a hospitalist program at Sanford USD Medical Center. He loved working to help patients and families in acute crises, as well as teaching and mentoring both medical students and physician residents. In 2010 he was nominated by his colleagues and named one of the Top 10 Hospitalists in the country by the American College of Physicians. Throughout these later years, Tom bravely faced many health challenges in the form of lymphoma, as well as an aggressive bone marrow cancer. Tom continually evolved through these challenges, taking on a new role as Chief Quality Officer of Sanford Health, where he strove to ensure that patients received care of the highest quality and safety.
Tom was active in his community through leadership roles in First Presbyterian Church, American Heart Association, United Way, and the SD Symphony Orchestra Board. Tom loved music, especially singing with his church choir and the SD Symphony Chorus. Also an avid runner, Tom regularly met a special group of running friends on Saturday mornings, ran both half and full marathons, and passed on this passion of running to his children. He used his running to support Team In Training and Be the Match - organizations helping those with lymphoma and leukemia. Nothing, however, gave Tom greater joy than the sacred relationships he shared with his family.
Tom is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tacey, Sioux Falls; children, Arianne (Jeff) Lehn , Ft. Wayne, IN; Matt (Caitlin)Braithwaite , Iowa City, IA; mother, Martha "Marty" Braithwaite; sister, Mindy; Braithwaite; brother, Tim (Mary) Braithwaite; niece, Alison Braithwaite; along with great nieces, Raelyn & Rian, all of Sioux Falls. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Braithwaite; grandparents, Gale & Beth Braithwaite; and aunt, Betty-Lou Handy.
A memorial worship service followed by a reception will be held Tuesday, September 2 at First Presbyterian Church of Sioux Falls, 2300 S. West Avenue. A time of visitation and remembrance with family present to greet community, friends, and co-workers will be held Wednesday, September 3 at at 5:30 p.m. in the Dakota Room of the Sanford Center, 2301 E. 60th Street North.
Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Sioux Falls, Augustana College/ Tom Braithwaite Scholarship Fund, and Feeding South Dakota.
Published in The Argus Leader on Aug. 31, 2014.".
1NEWSPAPER, Apr 2012. "Comments: Parents of Lena Bell Cowley who md Rue Jolley
Golden Wedding Anniversary: The Manti Messenger, 9 FEB 1967
Rodney A. Cowleys To Observe Golden Date
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney A. Cowley of Venice will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday, February 14, 1967. They will hold an open house at their home in Venice on February 11, 1967, from 4 to 8 p.m.
The couple was married February 14, 1917 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Mr. Cowley was born in Axtell and has been a farmer and well driller. He has served in the Church auxiliaries and holds the office of a high priest.
Urania Anderson Cowley was born in Mannassa, Sanpete County, Utah. She has served as a Relief Society visiting teacher for 47 years, as well as in other church auxiliaries.
They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Dee (Catherine) Sorsenen, Mrs. Lionel (Betha) Payne, Mrs. Birdell (Leora) Yardley, Mrs. George (Phyllis) Hansen, Mr. Rodger Cowley, Mrs. Hyrum (Betty) Luke, Mrs. Ted (Lillian) Jolley, and Mrs. Lena Jolley. They have 34 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren."
1NEWSPAPER, Apr 2012. "Comments: Parents of Lena Bell Cowley who md Rue Jolley
Golden Wedding Anniversary: The Manti Messenger, 9 FEB 1967
Rodney A. Cowleys To Observe Golden Date
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney A. Cowley of Venice will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday, February 14, 1967. They will hold an open house at their home in Venice on February 11, 1967, from 4 to 8 p.m.
The couple was married February 14, 1917 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Mr. Cowley was born in Axtell and has been a farmer and well driller. He has served in the Church auxiliaries and holds the office of a high priest.
Urania Anderson Cowley was born in Mannassa, Sanpete County, Utah. She has served as a Relief Society visiting teacher for 47 years, as well as in other church auxiliaries.
They are the parents of eight children, all of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Dee (Catherine) Sorsenen, Mrs. Lionel (Betha) Payne, Mrs. Birdell (Leora) Yardley, Mrs. George (Phyllis) Hansen, Mr. Rodger Cowley, Mrs. Hyrum (Betty) Luke, Mrs. Ted (Lillian) Jolley, and Mrs. Lena Jolley. They have 34 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren."
1Obituary, Dec 2011. "Obituary in the Manti Messenger 26 November 1898.". "Comments: Obituary for Garn Riley Barnson s/o Riley Ormandy Barnson & Nellie Blanche Elder
Death: SSDI
Name: Garn Riley Barnson
Last Residence: 84740 Junction, Piute, Utah
Born: 6 Oct 1921
Died: 17 Feb 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Utah (Before 1951)
OBIT: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Utah
Garn Riley Barnson (October 6, 1921 ~ February 17, 2011)
Garn Riley Barnson, 89, passed away February 17, 2011 in Provo, Utah. He was born October 6, 1921 in Junction, to Riley Ormandy and Nellie Blanche Elder Barnson. He married Bobbie Laree Gleave, December 25, 1945 in Kingston. The marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple July 16, 1963.
He was raised in Kingston by his grandparents. In his early years, he helped with the construction of the roadways through Bryce and Zion National Parks. He served in the European Theatre during WWII. He was a long haul truck driver for over 50 years, with Garrett Freightlines and Kaiabab. He, along with his wife Bobbie, sold hay on the Indian reservation in Arizona for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie of Junction; children, Robert (Ann) Barnson, Enoch; Barry (Linda) Barnson, Escalante; Willie (Kathy) Barnson, Junction; Lynn (Laurie) Barnson, Henderson, NV; Jennie (Linn) Bogart, Hurricane; Lonnie Barnson, Junction; 27 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine Riddle, Audrey (Glen) Weidauer and LaNell (Johnny) Ambrose; brothers-in-law, Todd Riddle, Jack Gleave and Delano Ratcliffe; sister-in-law, Irva Sudweeks; Special Friend and WWII Service Comrade, Merle Trapp.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Nellie Barnson and step-mother, Norma Spencer Barnson; grandson, Jonathan Bogart; great-grandchildren, Robert Coy Barnson, Britney Barnson; siblings, Irene (Marion) Ackerman, Ann Riddle, Billie Dean Ratcliffe; brother-in-law, Kenyon Riddle.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Circleville 1st LDS Ward Chapel.
Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield Monday evening from 6 to 8 and at the ward chapel in Circleville Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m..
Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Widtsoe Cemetery with military rites by the Piute Post #7561 and the Utah Honor Guard.
Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti."
1FAMILY Records, Aug 2013. Info from Robert Barnson.
2FAMILY Records, Aug 2013. Info from Robert Barnson. He believes the 10th was the burial date.
3Obituary, Dec 2011. "Obituary in the Manti Messenger 26 November 1898.". "Comments: Obituary for Garn Riley Barnson s/o Riley Ormandy Barnson & Nellie Blanche Elder
Death: SSDI
Name: Garn Riley Barnson
Last Residence: 84740 Junction, Piute, Utah
Born: 6 Oct 1921
Died: 17 Feb 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Utah (Before 1951)
OBIT: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Utah
Garn Riley Barnson (October 6, 1921 ~ February 17, 2011)
Garn Riley Barnson, 89, passed away February 17, 2011 in Provo, Utah. He was born October 6, 1921 in Junction, to Riley Ormandy and Nellie Blanche Elder Barnson. He married Bobbie Laree Gleave, December 25, 1945 in Kingston. The marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple July 16, 1963.
He was raised in Kingston by his grandparents. In his early years, he helped with the construction of the roadways through Bryce and Zion National Parks. He served in the European Theatre during WWII. He was a long haul truck driver for over 50 years, with Garrett Freightlines and Kaiabab. He, along with his wife Bobbie, sold hay on the Indian reservation in Arizona for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie of Junction; children, Robert (Ann) Barnson, Enoch; Barry (Linda) Barnson, Escalante; Willie (Kathy) Barnson, Junction; Lynn (Laurie) Barnson, Henderson, NV; Jennie (Linn) Bogart, Hurricane; Lonnie Barnson, Junction; 27 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine Riddle, Audrey (Glen) Weidauer and LaNell (Johnny) Ambrose; brothers-in-law, Todd Riddle, Jack Gleave and Delano Ratcliffe; sister-in-law, Irva Sudweeks; Special Friend and WWII Service Comrade, Merle Trapp.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Nellie Barnson and step-mother, Norma Spencer Barnson; grandson, Jonathan Bogart; great-grandchildren, Robert Coy Barnson, Britney Barnson; siblings, Irene (Marion) Ackerman, Ann Riddle, Billie Dean Ratcliffe; brother-in-law, Kenyon Riddle.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Circleville 1st LDS Ward Chapel.
Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield Monday evening from 6 to 8 and at the ward chapel in Circleville Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m..
Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Widtsoe Cemetery with military rites by the Piute Post #7561 and the Utah Honor Guard.
Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti."
1NEWSPAPER, Apr 2012. "Comments: 80th Birthday: The Manti Messenger, 30 NOV 1972
Ross Cox To Be Honored on 80th Birthday
An open house honoring Ross Cox on his 80th birthday will be held at the Manti Adult Center Sunday, December 3, 1972.
Charles Roscoe Cox was born in Manti, November 21, 1892 to Charles Adelbert and Sabra Ellen Stinghham Cox. He has been a life-long resident of Manti. He attended local schools and graduated from Manti High School in 1914. At that time he started in business at the Manti Garage with his brother Milton. He helped operate this business until 1934 when he started as a petroleum distributor for Shell Oil Company. He worked as a distributor for nearly 25 years at which time his son Lynnn took over the business from him in April 1958.
He was an active member of the Commercial Club for many years. He served on the city council for one term and has been active in city affairs always.
His church activities started as a scout master, then in the presidency of the YMMIA. He served as a counselor in the Sunday School and later became superintendent of that organization. Later he was chosen as a counselor in the Manti North Ward bishopric, serving under two bishops. He was a counselor in the Stake High Priest organization. He was the recipient of an Honorary Master M Men Award. Due to ill health he was unable to carry out active participation but is still serving as an active and faithful home teacher.
On December 20, 1916, he married Geneva Jensen in the Manti LDS Temple. They are the parents of four children, Helen (Mrs. Moyle Rasmussen), Gunnison; Lynn R., Manti; Pauline (Mrs. Grant Elliott), Provo; and Gaylen J., Denver, Colorado. They have 19 grandchildren, ten girls and nine boys; and eight great-grandchildren, four boys and four girls. For several years now he has been the only grandfather in the entire family to these 19 grandchildren. This was quite an honor for him.
Everyone is invited to greet hi at the Open House in his honor."
1NEWSPAPER, Jan 2012. " Comments: 80th Birthday for Geneva Jensen who mad Charles Roscoe "Ross" Cox (Her parents: Julius Jensen & Annie Margaret Westenskow
80th Birthday: The Manti Messenger, 11 OCT 1973
Mrs. Ross Cox To Be Honored At Open House On 80th Birthday
On Sunday, October 14, 1973, from 3 to 6 p.m. the children of Mrs. Ross Cox are having an Open House at her home to honor her on her 80th birthday. They wish to extend an invitation to everyone to greet her that day. No gifts please.
Geneva Jensen was born in Manti to Julius Jensen and Annie Westenskow, the fourth child in a family of ten children.
Geneva attended school in Manti and was the local telephone operator before her marriage to Charles Roscoe Cox, December 20, 1916 in the Manti LDS Temple. As a girl, she was reared in the Manti South Ward, but after her marriage she moved to the North Ward and has spent her life being active in the auxiliary organizations. She has served as President of the YWMIA, counselor and teacher in the Primary, counselor and class leader both in ward and stake Relief Society, also a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Manti choir for over 50 years. She spent 17 happy years as an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple. At 80, she is still a visiting teacher and assists her husband with home teaching duties.
Mrs. Cox has been a loyal supporter for her community. She has been President of the Hopeless Club, the Manti Ladies Literary Club, The DUP. She was active with the Sanpete County Fair Board and in the Garden Club.
In 1965, Mrs. Cox represented Sanpete-Sevier District as Mother of the Year. She is the mother of four children: Mrs. Moyle Rasmussen (Helen), Gunnison; Lynn R. Cox, Manti; Mrs. Grant Elliott (Pauline), Provo; and Gaylen J. Cox of Denver.
She has nine grandsons and five have served missions for the church, ten granddaugthers and nine great-grandchildren. Their family now numbers 45. The letters and greetings that come to Geneva and Ross from all over the United Sates and England from these grandchildren make their days special as they enjoy their home, friends and family."2NEWSPAPER, Apr 2012. "Comments: 80th Birthday: The Manti Messenger, 30 NOV 1972
Ross Cox To Be Honored on 80th Birthday
An open house honoring Ross Cox on his 80th birthday will be held at the Manti Adult Center Sunday, December 3, 1972.
Charles Roscoe Cox was born in Manti, November 21, 1892 to Charles Adelbert and Sabra Ellen Stinghham Cox. He has been a life-long resident of Manti. He attended local schools and graduated from Manti High School in 1914. At that time he started in business at the Manti Garage with his brother Milton. He helped operate this business until 1934 when he started as a petroleum distributor for Shell Oil Company. He worked as a distributor for nearly 25 years at which time his son Lynnn took over the business from him in April 1958.
He was an active member of the Commercial Club for many years. He served on the city council for one term and has been active in city affairs always.
His church activities started as a scout master, then in the presidency of the YMMIA. He served as a counselor in the Sunday School and later became superintendent of that organization. Later he was chosen as a counselor in the Manti North Ward bishopric, serving under two bishops. He was a counselor in the Stake High Priest organization. He was the recipient of an Honorary Master M Men Award. Due to ill health he was unable to carry out active participation but is still serving as an active and faithful home teacher.
On December 20, 1916, he married Geneva Jensen in the Manti LDS Temple. They are the parents of four children, Helen (Mrs. Moyle Rasmussen), Gunnison; Lynn R., Manti; Pauline (Mrs. Grant Elliott), Provo; and Gaylen J., Denver, Colorado. They have 19 grandchildren, ten girls and nine boys; and eight great-grandchildren, four boys and four girls. For several years now he has been the only grandfather in the entire family to these 19 grandchildren. This was quite an honor for him.
Everyone is invited to greet hi at the Open House in his honor."
1Obituary, Jan 2012. "Obituary in the Manti Messenger 26 November 1898.". "Comments: Obituary for Carl Henry Boswell h/o Larue Merriam d/o Lytle Merriam & Iretta Hansen
Death: SSDI
Name: Carl H. Boswell
Last Residence: 94598 Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California
Born: 16 Mar 1925
Died: 16 Jul 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)
OBIT: Contra Costa Times, 21 JUL 2010
Carl Henry Boswell
Carl Henry Boswell (March 16, 1925 ~ July 16, 2010)
Resident of Walnut Creek Carl Henry Boswell, born March 16, 1925, passed away in Alamo on Friday July 16th at the age of 85 years. He was the son of Carroll and Anna Boswell of Saranap (Walnut Creek).
Carl married LaRue Merriam; the love of his life, in Manti, Utah September 17, 1949. Married for 60 years, they made their home in Concord.
Carl served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater near the Battle of The Bulge; receiving 2 Purple Hearts for wounds. He worked for Shell Oil in Martinez, CA for 35 years as an Operator and wrote training manuals. Carl was a well known Iris hybridizer. Over 100 of his plants were introduced to commerce. He received many awards from The American Iris Society, including a Medal (Hybrid-izers). Every spring our garden was host to garden tours. Carl loved the out of doors, gardening, woodworking and all animals. He worked with Cat Rescue; and left behind 16 year old "Munchie"; a Tuxedo cat.
Survived by his wife LaRue ; sons Michael (Deanne) Boswell and Timothy (Kathy) Boswell; five grandchildren Christopher, Michael-Ann and Steven Boswell, Terry (Frances) Thompson and Tracy (Sheri) Thompson; and seven great-grandchildren.
To greet him, his mother and father, and a young son Dennis. Visitation today from 4pm to 8pm at Moore's Mission Funeral Home, 1390 Monument Blvd., Concord. Funeral Services, Thursday at 1pm at the funeral home. Private
Interment, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno. Memorial Gifts may be made to The American Iris Society (A.I.S.) c/o Donna James, 887 County Route 3, Hannibal, NY 13074-2356. "."
1Obit, Jan 2016. See Notes.
2Obituary, Jan 2012. "Obituary in the Manti Messenger 26 November 1898.". "Comments: Obituary for Carl Henry Boswell h/o Larue Merriam d/o Lytle Merriam & Iretta Hansen
Death: SSDI
Name: Carl H. Boswell
Last Residence: 94598 Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California
Born: 16 Mar 1925
Died: 16 Jul 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)
OBIT: Contra Costa Times, 21 JUL 2010
Carl Henry Boswell
Carl Henry Boswell (March 16, 1925 ~ July 16, 2010)
Resident of Walnut Creek Carl Henry Boswell, born March 16, 1925, passed away in Alamo on Friday July 16th at the age of 85 years. He was the son of Carroll and Anna Boswell of Saranap (Walnut Creek).
Carl married LaRue Merriam; the love of his life, in Manti, Utah September 17, 1949. Married for 60 years, they made their home in Concord.
Carl served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater near the Battle of The Bulge; receiving 2 Purple Hearts for wounds. He worked for Shell Oil in Martinez, CA for 35 years as an Operator and wrote training manuals. Carl was a well known Iris hybridizer. Over 100 of his plants were introduced to commerce. He received many awards from The American Iris Society, including a Medal (Hybrid-izers). Every spring our garden was host to garden tours. Carl loved the out of doors, gardening, woodworking and all animals. He worked with Cat Rescue; and left behind 16 year old "Munchie"; a Tuxedo cat.
Survived by his wife LaRue ; sons Michael (Deanne) Boswell and Timothy (Kathy) Boswell; five grandchildren Christopher, Michael-Ann and Steven Boswell, Terry (Frances) Thompson and Tracy (Sheri) Thompson; and seven great-grandchildren.
To greet him, his mother and father, and a young son Dennis. Visitation today from 4pm to 8pm at Moore's Mission Funeral Home, 1390 Monument Blvd., Concord. Funeral Services, Thursday at 1pm at the funeral home. Private
Interment, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno. Memorial Gifts may be made to The American Iris Society (A.I.S.) c/o Donna James, 887 County Route 3, Hannibal, NY 13074-2356. "."
1FindAGrave.com records, Website: FindAGrave.com, Jan 2016. See notes.
1FAMILY Records, Jan 2012. Info provided by Merrill Maylett.
2DEATH records, Sep 2012. "Utah Military Records, 1861-1970
Name: Jack Gilbert Howard
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1925
Birth Place: Nephi, Utah
Father: Gilbert Henry Howard
Mother: Florence Price Howard
Age: 19
Military Service Year: 1944
Death: SSDI
Name: Jack G. Howard
Last Residence: 82414 Cody, Park, Wyoming
Born: 7 Oct 1925
Died: 28 Oct 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Utah (Before 1951)."
1FAMILY Records, Jan 2012. Info provided by Merrill Maylett.
2FAMILY Records, Jan 2012. info provided by Merrill Maylett.