Hiawatha Basketball Team

Larry N Shirlee Lopan Left To Right Robert Neilson Dave Wall Willie Lopan Ted Fitzgerald John Draper Albert Palazzi Johnnie colosimo Hiawatha church team in the 60tys

Herbert L. Hargrave Obituary

Herbert Lee Hardgrave

Herbert Lee Hardgrave

Herbert Lee Hardgrave, age 90, was born on Oct. 15, 1924 to Charles Jackson and Myrtle Crook Hardgrave in Clarksville. He passed at home on March 10, 2015.

Herb married Judith Ann Cook on March 15, 1972.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, and five children: Jane Smith; Julie (Ron) Mote; Brian Hardgrave; David (Kathy) Hardgrave; and Kristian Hardgrave. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Herb served in the U.S. Army during World War II,1942-1945, loading bombs on planes.

Herb was active in the Masonic Order and Eastern Star with Judy in Naomi Chapter 13 in Price.

Herb retired from Hiawatha Coal Mine in 1986.

Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Brown Road Baptist Church in Mesa Arizona. 

ETHNIC FAMILIES OF HIAWATHA

While I was at our Hiawatha Breakfast (which has dwindled A LOT), someone mentioned it would be interesting to know where the people of Hiawatha came from. Well I had done this little survey quite a while ago, but here it is and you may find it interesting----WALLY

This information was collected from personal interviews, obituaries, newspapers & census records.

   ETHNIC FAMILIES OF HIAWATHA

ANDERSON              Denmark

AXELSEN               Denmark

BALDWIN               England

BARNETT               Scotland

BAWDEN                England

BEARNSON              Scotland-Iceland

BEVERIDGE             Scotland

BUDO                  Japan

BURGESS               Germany

CARLSON               Sweden

CHIAVINI              Italy           

CHRISTENSEN           Sweden- Denmark

CLAVEL                France

COLOSIMO              Italy

COWAN                 Scotland

COX                   England

CROMBIE               Ireland

DAHLSRUD              Norway

DAVIS                 England-Wales

DAY                   England

DUGMORE               England

EARDLEY               England              

EASTERBROOK           Scotland

FADEL                 Denmark

FRANDSEN              Denmark

GAGON                 Ireland

HOOPES                England

JACKSON               Wales

JARVI                 Finland

KOLOVICH              Yugoslavia

LITTLEJOHN            Scotland

LUPO                  Italy

MADRID                Spanish

MARAGAKIS             Greece

MOFFITT               Ireland

ORPHANAKIS            Greece

ORTIZ                 Spanish

PAPPAS                Greece

PEPERAKIS             Greece

PERETTI               Italy

PETRONI               Italy

REAVELEY              England

REVA                  Italy

RONS                  Belgium- Switzerland

ROVSEK                Scotland

SACO                  Italy

SMODEY                Austria

SPIGARELLI            Italy

STORY                 Canada

UNGERMAN              Denmark

VEA                   Italy

VOGRINEC              Austria

WICKMAN               Germany

WILDE                 England

Bud Leon Clavell Obituary

Bud Leon Clavell

1948 - 2015 | Obituary |  Condolences

1948 ~ 2015
Bud "Buddy" Leon Clavell, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on February 26, 2015. After an intense eight month battle with leukemia, Bud was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Janice Clavell, who passed away in June of 2014.
Bud was born on August 6, 1948 in Price, Utah, to Bud and Marie Clavell. He is the oldest of three Clavell boys. Bud was "reborn" on April 25, 2009 when he became a Christian.
Bud graduated from Cypress High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1968-November 1969, where he was a helicopter mechanic. During his service, he fought in the Vietnam War and earned a distinguished air medal. He graduated from Utah Trade Technical College in June of 1976. Bud moved to California in 1977, where the majority of his career was spent as the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor (overseeing all electrical work and electricians) at Senior Aerospace Ketema in El Cajon, California.
Bud is survived by his brothers Don (wife Debbi) and Gary (wife Malynn), his son Graylin (wife Gale), his daughter Heather (husband Bond) and his grandchildren, Mason, Haley and Baby Girl Gaona (Heather and Bond) due July 2015.
Bud will always be remembered for his love of his family, the Raiders, golfing, coaching soccer, eating hamburgers, and driving fast cars. He told amazing stories, comforted those in need, even during his own time of distress and was always there when you needed him. He devoted the last 6 years of his life to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He shared this message of love with everyone he met, and everywhere he went, including mission trips to Africa!
We love and miss you Buddy! You are forever in our hearts and memories.
A Celebration of Life for Bud Clavell will be held Saturday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Ramona, 114 14th Street, Suite D, Ramona, CA 92065.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Mar. 1, 2015

Ray Christensen

Although Ray was not a Hiawathaite, his parents Vic & Clara lived in Mohrland and had many frieds in Hiawatha--- Wally B.

Ray Christensen(1932 - 2015)

September 8, 1932 ~ February 27, 2015
Price, Utah-Ray S. Christensen, 82, passed away February 27, 2015 after a very short, intense battle with pancreatic and liver cancer.
He was born September 8, 1932 in Mohrland, Utah, which is now a ghost town. His parents Vic and Clara Sumsion Christensen raised Ray in Kenilworth, Utah with his four brothers, Jack (deceased), Ted, Ross, and Clyde.
On September 3, 1953 he married the love of his life, Rosalie Bertot Christensen. She was his angel and sweetheart for 58 years. At age 15 he used his brother's birth certificate and entered the Marine Corp serving in the Korean War for four years, returning at the age of 19. He met and married Rosalie at age 21 and they raised three kids: Denise (Dee Dee), Karen, and John.
He spent over three decades in the local coal mining industry, including Kaiser Steel, Braztah, Soldier Creek Coal, and finishing at Emery Mining Corp. His happiest times throughout his childhood and adult life were spent at Fish Lake, Utah with family and friends. He was a dedicated fisherman, who could be spotted in his boat wearing his straw hat and smoking his pipe while patiently fishing for that elusive Big Mac.
He is survived by his children, Dee-Dee (Bruce) Lindsay, Salina, and their children Krysta (Jim) Shultz; Kyle (Sarah) and great grandchild Delaney; Karen (Izzy) Plarisan, Roseville, California, and their children Miles, Karly (Greg) Sahr, TJ; John (Cathy) Christensen, Price, and their children Jack and Emma; brothers Ted (Nola Myrl); Ross (Peggy), and Clyde (Nancy). He was preceded in death by wife, parents, brother (Jack).
Also, survived by Evelyn Pappas, his special companion who loved him dearly, and his Arizona buddies that made his winters enjoyable.
Funeral service, Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price. A viewing will be held at Mitchell Funeral Home Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome and may share memories of Ray at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.

Funeral Home

Mitchell Funeral Home Inc
233 E Main St Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-2668

Linda Strahl- Obituary

Linda Strahl

WELLINGTON/HIAWATHA - Linda Sue McCormick Strahl, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie and baby sister, returned to her Heavenly Father on February 17, 2015. Linda succumbed to cancer from the family home in Wellington.

She was born in Morganfield, KY on August 13, 1948.

She is survived by husband, Kerry, of the home; son Terry, grandsons, Kerry, Zak and Thomas McDonald, granddaughters, Ashley and Shelby McDonald, great grandsons, Ethan and Madox all of Modesto, CA; sisters, Nadine Potter, TN; Margie (Hal) Gard, Oakdale, CA; Sharon (Arnold) Bien, Jamestown, CA; Alice Peck, Wellington; nieces and nephews from various parts of the U.S.- Potter's: Sherry, Wayne, Diana, Vivian, Roy, Joy, Brenda, Mark and Loren; McCormick's: Kristi and Brenda; Asay's: Cheryl, Jeffery and Patricia; Keene's: Durk and Cabrina; Peck: Tammy and Dawn; DeNunzio's: Darrin, Arron and Sabrina. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Linda was one of those rare people that were truly genuine, she had a great sense of humor, she was smart, talented, a good wife, mother and a terrific sister. She enjoyed camping, fishing, sewing, all sorts of craft's, gardening, decorating her home, remodeling-putting in flooring, etc.; she could do anything she set her mind to. The family moved to Hiawatha when she was nine months old, left in December of 1959, when Dad became too ill to work the mines. We all missed our friends, but she remained true to hers and kept in contact with them all through the years. She was kind, sweet and loving. She took care of Dad and our brother Herb when they became too ill, to care for themselves. Her biggest joy was being a wife and mother. She will be missed more than this family can never convey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Cordelia McCormick; brothers, Burnard, Daris, Herbert (H.B.); and sisters, Shirley and Ruth.

Linda chose to be cremated and a memorial service will be held Friday, February 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main, Price. The family will be at Mitchell's one half hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation to Cancer Research be made in Linda's name. The family wishes to convey their many thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice Care for their care and show of respect allowing Linda to maintain her dignity during her final weeks. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Linda at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net. 

Joe A. Martinez Jr. Obit Notice

Joe A. Martinez, Jr. "Little Joe"

PRICE-Joe Adolph Martinez, Jr., age 65, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2014, while surrounded by his family.

"Little Joe" was born Aug. 7, 1948 in Price to Joe A. Martinez and Seniada Marie Valdez.

On Nov. 4, 1972, he married Kathleen "Kathy" Palmer in Price, Utah and they were blessed with four girls, Poor Guy! Joe and Kathy later divorced, and now she's stuck with the girls.

"Little Joe" spent most of his life enjoying the outdoors and caring for his family. He loved horses, hunting, fishing, camping and tending to his sheep and cows. He loved his collection of Allis Chalmers Tractors and Big Chevy Trucks. He eventually resorted to FORD's, "because he said they were cheaper." Joe was a comedian who loved to make everyone laugh. He also enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling.

Joe was an accomplished welder and mechanic who always kept his equipment painted and looking nice.

He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America who began working at Horse Canyon at the age of 18. During this time he attended the College of Eastern Utah. Joe spent the remainder of his years working at Hiawatha. In 1997, he retired from Hiawatha Local # 6363 with over thirty years of dedicated service.

"Little Joe" is survived by his best friend and faithful companion, RIP; his girls, Bobbi Jo (Jared) Gunter, Kathy Jo Martinez and Justin Christensen, Kelli Jo (Levi) Juggert, all of Price, Shelli Jo Martinez Ness, Duchesne; beloved nephew, Shawn Martinez, Price; Kathy Palmer, and good friend, Tracy Weber, both of Price; ex-sons-in-law, Garry Tavenner, Price, Curtis Ness, Green River, Wyo.; brothers, Pat (Carol Sue) Martinez, Amadeo (Nedra) Martinez, both of Price; sisters, Effie Roberts, Kearns, Cecilia Martinez, Rock Springs, Wyo.; mother-in-law, Sally A. Timothy, Wellington; 11 grandchildren, Danny Ness, Colton and Valery O'Neil, Audrey Dimick, Randall (Erika) Dimick, Shalako Gunter, Kayden, Kyler, Dallas, Ashley and Bailey Juggert; his first great-grandchild due in December; and many wonderful nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three infant siblings, brothers, Fernando (Joe) Martinez, Juan (Phil) Martinez; brothers-in-law, Eugene Martinez and Lorren Roberts; nephew, Jimmy Martinez; and son-in-law, Jade O'Neil.

Funeral service, Thursday, May 8, 2014, 10 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price. Family will be at Mitchell's Wednesday evening from 7-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to service. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery, Price. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of "Little Joe" at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net