William Preston Vernon

Services Held Friday for W. P. Vernon.

Funeral services for William Preston Vernon, 74, well known Maeser farmer and stockraiser, were conducted Friday at the Maeser Chapel at 2 p.m. Mr. Vernon died Wednesday at Provo following a lingering illness.

The pulpit and chapel displayed many beautiful floral offerings. The opening selection by a mixed quartet composed of May Jorgensen, May Calder, Leslie Thacker and George Roth, sang, "Oh My Father." Invocation was offered by F. E. Colton.

The next selection was a duet, "In The Garden," by May and Earl Calder. Carl R. Richens was the first speaker. George Davis sang, "My Father Knows." Wallace Calder was the next speaker.

A duet was sung by Mrs. Jorgensen and Mrs. Calder, "Sweet Bye and Bye." President Archie Johnson was the concluding speaker. The quartet sang, "Shall We Meet Beyond The River" and Thomas E. Hall offered the benediction. All musical numbers were accompanied by Helen Calder Larson.

Pallbearers were Leslie Thacker, Charles Palmer, Martin W. Curtis, Fred Reynolds, Lloyd Richens and Alton Vernon. Interment was at the Fairview Cemetery with Lester Bingham dedicating the grave.

Mr. Vernon was born at Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, February 23, 1870, a son of William and Cynthia Moody Vernon. He resided there until 19 years of age when he came west, living first at Manassa, Colorado. From there he went to Huntington, Utah, where he met Elnora Allen. They were married in the Manti Temple on November 25, 1891.

Mr. Vernon made his home in Maeser from the time he first came to Ashley Valley, engaging in farming and stock raising. He was a member of the LDS church and served as secretary of the Maeser Sunday School at one time.

Mr. Vernon had been ill for the past year and was taken to the Holy Cross Hospital for treatment in December. He was later moved to Provo at his son's residence.

Survivors include his widow and the following children: Morley LaVon and Orson of Provo; Eva Roberts, Salt Lake City; Morris and Clara Croft of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Afton Fullmer of Maeser and Hattie Hurst of Lapoint; also the following brothers and sisters: Tom Vernon and Lillie Singleton of Maeser and Mattie Curtis of Salt Lake. He also has 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

-Vernal Express, February 1, 1945, transcribed by great-grand niece, Rhonda Holton* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: May 21 2023, 20:07:16 UTC