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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Long Time Rancher Dies : Don Burnhope Swenson 1931-2020

Don passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020 in St George, Utah, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Don was the first child born to Don Edwin Swenson and Lucile Burnhope Swenson on
August 4, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Don grew up on the Avenues of Salt Lake and graduated from West High School in 1949. Following the tragic loss of his father at the young age of fifteen, his mother valiantly and lovingly raised he and his 3 younger siblings, imbuing them with resiliency, humility, moral character and a love for life.

Don served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Southwest Indian Mission (1951-1953). Upon his return, he married the love of his life, Nola Ann Rosell, in the Salt Lake Temple, on June 24, 1954. Don was stationed in Germany (1954-1956) during the Korean war, and loved his country. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1958. His degree led him into the field of business, finance and real estate.

Throughout his life he set an example of hard work and understood the importance of a penny saved. But more importantly, he always put people and relationships first. Nothing was more important to Don than how he treated others, making and staying close to friends, and continually learning new things about those in his life. Never one to talk about himself, he took every opportunity to focus on others. He knew the importance of remembering and calling everyone by name.

Throughout his life, Don remained a committed, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, faithfully serving in many callings. Many great men were blessed in their youth by Don's selfless dedication to the scouting program. Don and Nola served faithfully in the Palmyra New York Mission, Salt Lake Central City Mission and as patrons in the Bountiful Temple.

Don loved the western way of life and the strong moral values he felt it represented. He certainly knew how to "Cowboy Up!", and remembered to turn back and help those behind him. He cherished the many horseback rides and pack trips with his family and dear friends well into his 80's.
Don loved a "project" and made sure there was always one on the calendar for the family at the "Rockin' Bear Ranch" near Bear Lake; knowing the great lessons that could be taught by working together towards a common goal.

Above all, the most important people to Don were his loving wife and children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He had very personal relationships with each and every one of them, and took every opportunity to reach out to them, and make sure they knew how special they were. His family knew that if they had an important event, he would be there!

He made it clear that his favorite place in this world was where Nola and his family were.
Dad left us with a remarkable legacy and example of a life well lived. It is now our responsibility to keep his legacy alive, and to emulate his example in our lives.

Don is survived by Nola and their children; Michael Don Swenson (Kris), Karen Swenson Whitehead (Kent), Carl Douglas Swenson (Sheri), and Kendall Rosell Swenson, 13 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Carole S. Williams (Lynn), Bernice S. Guertler Gloschat (Joachim), and sister-in-law, Carol Gappmayer Swenson (Brother Claron - Deceased).
A private family graveside service will be held at this time for the immediate family, due to current circumstances. When the situation permits, we will welcome all to attend a celebration of life to honor him.



Friday, March 27, 2020

Fran Thomas 1941 - 2020

Frances Eleanor Morgan Thomas. Born 8 November 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina the daughter of Janie Urell (née Nettles) and Lloyd Hargrove Morgan.   Frances died at home in Preston, ID, 23 March 2020. She was preceded in death by her daughter Roybn Thomas and is survived by her sibling Janet Denise Morgan Price (Clark Price), daughter, Kayla Summers-Olsen (Curtis Olsen), son, Bryan Morgan (Michaella Murphy) her husband Michael Thomas and her grandchildren Jason Keith Summers, Kyle Lloyd Summers, Lily Morgan, Luke Morgan.  Great grandchildren  Brinkley, Presley, Aiden, Tyson and McKinley Summers.

Those who knew her as a very little girl are no longer living, but it has been said that Frances never walked anywhere. She always ran everywhere she was going in life. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is not hard to imagine her whistling on the stair or singing in the foyer. However, she was very conscientious about earning her awards in the Primary organization with pictures in family albums showing a full “bandelo” of awards.

In the younger years of Jan (her Sister’s)life she remembers a 20-something Frances listening to Bobby Vinton (Sealed with a Kiss) so she did too. Frances listened to Unchained Melody, so Jan learned to play it on the piano. Fran wore dresses and high heels, so Jan said to herself she wanted to do that when she got to be a grownup too.

This zest for life never left Fran. The energy level was always high and intense as she continued to run everywhere she went. But in quiet moments if you caught her on a front porch in the twilight, the pace would slow and the deep thoughts would come..

Frances’ early years were spent in Southern California where her Father was stationed in the Marine Corps and it was where her only sibling  - a sister was born. It was where a strong bond formed between  the two – the one trying to teach the other to throw a punch(guess which one was which), defending the little sister whenever she could: ants, other neighbor children, a maternal aunt who was trying -in her opinion- to take over and yes, even the dreaded cutting of the bangs….Fran’s first attempt at Cosmetology. Later in PA she realized her dream of owning her own beauty shop.

Her children, first Kayla (born 1964) and then Bryan (born 1981) and Robyn (Born 1989) could also attest to the “hornet from its nest, the whirling dervish out of whirl”. And don’t forget the animals! No regular calls to attention for them. If they did not obey, they were called to task in Spanish. However, let a small hurt animal, or a person being “done wrong” as we say in the South and the gentle but also fierce side could be found. If she had been aware of the “Do Something for Nothing” hashtag prevalent on Instagram today, there is no doubt she would have been at the forefront of participating. There were always bird feeders or other ways for the wild animals to approach her house.

Academic learning came to her later in life, but she embraced it like she did everything else: with zest. She loved learning about other cultures. This passion culminated in a Masters Degree from Utah State in Political Science, and a wall of minors and bachelor degrees. She Loved Mesoamerican archaeology, Native American and any history she could absorb. Fran spent many years in the Old Ephpraim Mountain Man organization, going to Rendezvous, learning to bead, and sew leather dresses.  Her love of Pre-1840 life became a fierce and wonderful passion. This passion and zest she carried with her helped her earn her mountain man name of Autumn Wind.  Fran was proud of this accomplishment and what it meant for her.  Fran loved School Days at Rendezvous where she volunteered countless hours explaining the way of life to school children over the decades she participated. One of her proudest times was serving as a Dog-soldier for Cache Valley Rendezvous. If Fran would have had a choice she would have preferred to live as a Mountain Woman at a different time in this world.  She shared this love with her late daughter Robyn Thomas, they were a constant pair of adventurers. Seeking materials to make clothing or traveling to attend a Rendezvous together.

Yes, there’s many a thing we’d like to tell you Fran, Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Sister. How much we love you. How much we will miss your laugh. How much we admired you – the way you kept going when all seemed against you you loved to protect those around you and would fight for the underdog in battles that to the outside observer could never be won, but to you they were. The way you could take a house and make it a home. The good food you could cook. The way you loved animals. Your red hair. Your insanely high heels. Your energy. Your fierce temper and your equally fierce love.       

Until we meet again may God encircle you in the arms of his love and give rest to your soul.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked instead for you to make a contribution   To the Northern Utah Native Connection in the name of Fran “Autumn Wind” titleviprogram@gmail.com

https://northernutahnativeconnection.weebly.com/

Funeral services was  held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at noon at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 800 East, Preston, Idaho.  A celebration of life will be held at a future date to be announced.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Rich County Sheriff's Report - February


Anita Weston, Reporter
February 2020


LAW TOTAL INCIDENT REPORT BY NATURE OF INCIDENT
Nature of Incident
Total Incidents
(Not Defined)
1
Alarm
7
Animal Problem
8
Assault
2
Attempt to Locate
1
Burglary
1
Child Abuse or Neglect
1
Citizen Assist
9
Citizen Dispute
1
Civil Process
5
Criminal History
9
Domestic Disturbance
3
Controlled Substance Problem
1
DUI Alcohol or Drugs
2
Fraud
2
Juvenile Problem
2
Lockout
2
Medical Emergency
7
Traffic Accident with Damage
4
Traffic Accident with Injuries
1
Attempted Suicide
1
Suspicious Person, Circumstance
1
Theft
3
Traffic Hazard
7
Transportation of Person/Property
5
VIN Serial Number Inspection
3
Wanted Person
1
Welfare Check
2
     Total
92






LAW TOTAL INCIDENT REPORT FOR GARDEN CITY
Nature of Incident
Total Incidents
Alarm
5
Animal Problem
2
Assault
2
Attempt to Locate
1
Burglary
1
Citizen Assist
4
Civil Process
2
Domestic Disturbance
3
Controlled Substance Problem
1
DUI Alcohol or Drugs
2
Juvenile Problem
1
Lockout
1
Medical Emergency
3
Suspicious Person, Circumstance
1
Theft
2
Traffic Hazard
5
Transportation of Person/Property
1
VIN Serial Number Inspection
2
Wanted Person
1
Welfare Check
2
     TOTAL
42

  
LAW TOTAL INCIDENT REPORT IN LAKETOWN
Nature of Incident
Total Incidents
Alarm
1
Animal Problem
2
Child Abuse or Neglect
1
Civil Process
1
Juvenile Problem
1
Medical Emergency
1
Traffic Accident with Damage
4
Traffic Accident with Injuries
1
Traffic Hazard
1
     TOTAL
13

  
LAW TOTAL INCIDENT REPORT IN RANDOLPH
Nature of Incident
Total Incidents
(Not Defined)
1
Alarm
1
Animal Problem
3
Citizen Assist
4
Civil Process
2
Criminal History
9
Fraud
2
Lockout
1
Medical Emergency
2
Attempted Suicide
1
Transportation of Person/Property
4
VIN Serial Number Inspection
1
     TOTAL
31



LAW TOTAL INCIDENT REPORT IN WOODRUFF
Nature of Incident
Total Incidents
Animal Problem
1
Citizen Assist
1
Citizen Dispute
1
Medical Emergency
1
Theft
1
Traffic Hazard
1
     TOTAL
6

  
LAW TOTAL INCIDENT REPORT BY LOCATION
Location
Total Incidents
Garden City
42
Laketown
13
Randolph
31
Woodruff
6
     TOTAL
92


TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATION REPORT BY AREA
Area
Citations
Violations
Garden City
15
28
Laketown
4
5
Randolph
3
3
Woodruff
1
1
   TOTAL
23
37

TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATION BY VIOLATION
Description
Total
Unlawful Possession or Consumption
1
Failure to Register or Expired
3
Expired Registration
1
Driving Under the Influence
1
Ignition Interlock Violation
1
Speeding
15
Fail to Observe No Passing Zone
1
No Valid License Never Obtained
1
Drive on Denied License
2
Possession of Use Controlled Substance
1
Controlled Substance Schedule
1
Possession of 2 oz. marijuana
1
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1
Destruction of Property
1
Domestic Violence (Assault)
1
Burglary
1
Theft
2
Drinking in Public
1
Warrant Arrest
1
     TOTAL
37

TOTAL TRAFFIC WARNING REPORT BY VIOLATION
Description
Total
Speeding
2
     TOTAL
2


TOTAL TRAFFIC WARNING REPORT BY AREA
Area
Warning
Violations
Garden City
2
2
     TOTAL
2
2