Monday, July 20, 2015

Hiawatha Sunday School Class

We talked about this pic. at our breakfast this AM. The concensus was as follows: Just look at heads for the position: Left to Right--
LaDean Cox-Bonnie Allred-Isabelle Thomas-Paul Mecham-Ruby Reaveley-Garth Anderson-Pearl Reaveley- ? -Bill Burgess and last girl cut off?
If you know some are not right pleasae let me know?
Wally

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Merlin Blackburn obit

Merlin Blackburn


1930 - 2015 | Obituary

Merlin Blackburn Obituary 
Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Merlin Blackburn, 84, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2015 in Kearns, Utah.
He was born on October 9, 1930 in Clawson, Utah to Wayne and Melba Prows Blackburn. He graduated from Emery High School, and served his country during the Korean War. Merlin married Geraldine Baldwin on December 22, 1955 in Castro Valley, California.
He was an active member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many callings. He barbered in Kearns for 40 years and made many wonderful friends. He loved to spend time with his family, they were his life.
Merlin is survived by his loving wife; children, Penni (Keith) Cook, Jackie (Layne) Larsen, Kelly (Todd) Jensen; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; brothers, Clarence, Harold and Blain Blackburn. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services for Merlin will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South where friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and again on Friday one hour prior to the service. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfuneral.com.

Merlin Blackburn's Funeral

Merlin Blackburn's viewing will be Thursday July 2nd from 6:00- 8:00 PM.
There will also be a viewing Friday July 3rd before the grave side service. Burial will be on the 3rd at 11:00 AM. Viewing and Burial will be at Valley View Memorial Park 4335 W. 4100 So.
Wally

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Merlin Blackburn's Obit

Merlin Blackburn, My Brother in Law passed away abt 10:00 AM this morning at his home in Kearns Utah. I have not heard any definate time for a funeral or additional information. As soon as I do I will post it.
Wally

Monday, June 15, 2015

Hiawatha, Ut. 4th of July Parade


Thanks to Janet Prince for the Pics. She is shown in the centr picture.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Hiawatha Heist


Thanks to Carol Prince for this article. She does not know when
it happened.
Wally

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

EMERY COUNTY ARCHIVES: The Ghost Town of Mohrland

EMERY COUNTY ARCHIVES: The Ghost Town of Mohrland

A lot of you older Hiawatha residents came from Mohrland. I thought you might be interested in this article. I was born in Mohrland and moved to Hiawatha about 1937/38. Hope you find the article interesting and you even might want to contact the author and thant her for her efforts. TO LOOK AT THE ARTICLE JUST CLICK THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

Sorry I accidently posted this to my Wally's Musings Blog the first time around.
Wally