NORTH WARD RELIEF SOCIETY PICNIC ~~~ AUGUST 1977

Twas a long time ago ! I can only recognize a few.  But most of them are now dead.

I see Afton Brotherson, Helen Lasson, Verla Coates, Thelma McArthur, Fanon Cook, Shirley Shelley, Eva Lay.

 

NINTH GRADE ~~~ NORTH SANPETE HIGH SCHOOL ~~~1962

 

SONIA KAY ROBERTSON

 

Sonia Kaye Robertson

January 12, 1938 — January 27, 2026

Moroni

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Sonia Kaye Robertson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was peacefully called to return home to her Father in Heaven on January 27, 2026 at the age of 88. Sonia, we will miss you dearly, but we know that through our Savior Jesus Christ we will be reunited with you again!

Funeral services for Sonia will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Fountain Green 3rd Ward Chapel, 151 S. 200 W., Fountain Green, Utah, where friends and family may call from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Graveside services and interment will follow at the Fountain Green, Utah Cemetery under the care of Rasmussen Mortuary.

Sonia was born on January 12, 1938 in Fountain Green, Utah, the third of eight children born to Scott Cook and Euleda Bailey Cook. Sonia was taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a loving home by wonderful parents who loved their children and lived the principles of the Gospel. Sonia loved her parents and siblings and their families so much and cherished her relationships with them.

Sonia married Duane Floyd Taylor on January 10, 1958 in the Manti LDS Temple; later divorced. Sonia and Duane are the parents of three children: Brent (Linda) Taylor and Debra (Roger) Bailey and Katherine Ann Taylor; 10 grandchildren, Nicole (Brook) Rogers, Ashley (Mark) Parrish, Julia Jacobson, Tiffany (Collin) Christensen, Emily (Joey) Raymond and Shawn (Sidney) Taylor, Brandon (Elise) Bailey, Kevin (Tosha) Bailey, Mary Kaye Bailey, and Stephanie Bailey; and 27 great-grandchildren.

Sonia later married Carroll Bert Robertson on January 27, 1968; later divorced. They are the parents of three daughters, Michelle Robertson, Susan (Dan) Flint, and Dianne (Christopher) Shoff; the grandparents of 11 grandchildren, Kari, Bailey, Braiden, Bryson, Brenn, and Boen Flint; and Hayes (Savanna), Tyler, Scott, Caroline and Gemma Shoff.

Sonia’s passions included music, dancing and reading. She loved listening to music and also encouraging others to sing. Her favorite Church calling, which she had numerous times, was that of chorister leading the music for the congregation. Sonia was dancing throughout her life from her earliest years as a little girl until her final days. Sonia loved to read and learn, a love which was also passed down to her children. She enjoyed discussing what she had learned with others and was an amazing conversationalist, able to strike up a friendly discussion with anyone, whether family, friend or stranger.

Sonia’s greatest love was for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she treasured spending time together with them, attending their activities and sporting events and eating together.

Sonia’s life was not easy and she endured many challenges, including the death of her infant daughter Katherine Ann, two divorces, raising a family as a single mother, and battling and beating Leukemia. Throughout these trials, Sonia was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints her entire life. Sonia deeply loved her family and her Savior Jesus Christ, and she was assertive and courageous in proclaiming her love for her family and sharing her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in almost any setting she found herself in.

Sonia is survived by her son Brent (Linda) Taylor; daughters Debra (Roger) Bailey, Michelle Robertson, Susan Flint and Dianne (Christopher) Shoff; brothers Frank (Beryl) Cook, Louis (Judy) Cook, Paul (Gaye) Cook and Lynn (Nora) Cook; sister Beatrice (Tom) Dyches; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Sonia was preceded in death by her daughter Katherine Ann Taylor; parents, Scott and Euleda Cook; sisters Carolyn (Clyde) Garrett, and Doris (Bob) Nielson; sister-in-law Dorothy Cook; son-in-law Dan Flint; and granddaughters Mary Kaye Bailey, Stephanie Bailey and Kari Flint.

Sonia's family wishes to thank the caring, competent health care professionals who assisted her so compassionately for the past several years at Laurel Groves in Nephi and Welcome Home Assisted Living of American Fork.

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LARSEN LEGACY ~~~ SPANS SIX GENERATIONS ~(From our archives)

 

NORTH SANPETE HIGH ~~~ NINTH GRADE~~~ CLASS OF 1962

 

BEGINNING OF THE TURKEY INDUSTRY IN SANPETE COUNTY (part 3) ~~~Additional photos from last two posts.

 In 2013 Moroni Processing celebrated its 75th Anniversary and published a memory book with stories and pictures.  Nancy Garlick did much of the research and had it copyrighted.  We asked her for permission

to include some of the highlights of this book on our blog.  She said Yes! Over the next few days, we will post many photos and stories to give our readers fond remembrance and further knowledge of this Sanpete History.

North Sanpete Members of the Business Team 1991~~~ Taking First Place In Region Competition ~~~(Governor Cox had hair)

 

Home of Edward McIntosh and his wife Mary Louise Guhl ~~~Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

Nanalee Larsen Cook ~~~ A Friend to All

 

Nanalee Larsen Cook

01/31/1943 ~ 4/15/2022

  Reunion

Sunrise on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, found Nanalee Larsen Cook peacefully “walking the rainbow” to be embraced by a welcoming party of heaven celebrating her arrival.  She will rise again because of the Easter gift of Jesus Christ to us all. Nanalee was born to Merrill and Leila Larsen in Spanish Fork, Utah, on January 31, 1943.  She received her elementary education degree from BYU, where a cherished roommate, Sheryl Wilson, christened her “Neen,” a nickname she loved. On June 5, 1965, she was sealed for time and eternity to Mark Evan Cook in the Manti Utah Temple.  

Easters gone-by found the family watching The Ten Commandments and The Sound of Music (annual TV specials). Baskets of treats, always including reminders of Christ, were hidden in creative locations including the dryer, oven and fireplace.  While driving together in our 1979 wood panel station wagon, songs from the abbey blared full blast from an 8-track tape.

At times when her children begged forgiveness for being a “problem like Maria” (one is almost “always late for everything”), our mother’s classic reply was always: “There’s nothing to forgive.”  With painful awareness of imperfections which he constantly asked her and the Lord to forgive, Mark’s great tribute to Nanalee was honestly stated: “Any other woman would have murdered me!”

These are a few of Nanalee’s favorite things: 

Our kind Heavenly Father of whom she said:  “Trust Him.”

Our older brother Jesus Christ of whom she said:  “Follow Him.”

Her family to whom she said:  “I love each of you dearly!  Please love and help one another.”

Friends from all walks of life, including Moroni Elementary where she taught for at least 100 years!  Secretary Linda Larsen called her yearly at 4 a.m. saying, “Let me be the first to wish you Happy Birthday!”  Former teachers Joyce Finlinson and Flo Mitchell cheered her last days with their faithful visits.  To them she says: “Thank you.”  To generations of former students she says: “Yo! Work hard, keep trying, and never give up.”  After retiring from teaching, Nanalee also served as a member of the North Sanpete Board of Education. 

One student was her pen-pal of many years, sending beautiful drawings from prison where she occasionally visited him.  Of his situation she humbly said: ”There, but for the grace of God go I.”  To us she says:  “Love and watch over those whose sins are different than your own.”

Her horses King and Patty, miniature yorkie Abby, and cat named Little Foot were pleasant company for her.  She loved Native American history and decor.  Grandchildren’s concerts, sporting events and programs were also among her very favorite things. 

Nanalee belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The “good news” of  the gospel was her guide in life, and she served in many callings. With Mark, she served in the Manti Temple as an ordinance worker beginning in 2003 until moving to Fargo, North Dakota, for a full-time senior mission. Together they served in three states and in the Bismarck Temple from February 2007 to August 2008. Throughout their mission they received visits and important family support.  In addition to sharing her testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, she enjoyed volunteering at a local school with many refugee children from Africa, and overseeing social events for the single young adults.  Upon returning, she again served as an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple until the Covid-related closing in 2020.  

Children born to them are: Stephanie Leila (deceased) (Scott Stevens – Ephraim); Valerie (Gerald Mills- Bountiful); Heath (deceased) (Holly Allred Cook Larson – Spring City); Kevin (Angie Hansen – Mt. Pleasant); Austin (Natalie White – Moroni); and Joseph (Ricci Allred – Moroni).

Grandchildren: Skyler Stevens, Sydney Stevens Stilson (Weston), Shaylynn Stevens Anderson (Cody), Shantel Stevens Taylor (Matt); Anthony Mills, Michael Mills (Emily), Thomas Mills, Heather Beutler (Landon) Nathan Mills; Ashley Cook Rosenlof (Mark), Quincey Cook Bird (Rhett), Layne Cook (Andie), Morgan Cook & Afton Cook; Wyatt Cook & Kaylee Cook; Tynlee Cook, Hallee Cook, Porter Cook; JJ Cook (deceased), PJ Cook, Kash Cook, Madelaina Cook & Celine Cook. 

Great-grandchildren: Gabriel and Luka Mills; Shandon, James & Addison Anderson; Gracie, MaKrae, Max & Grady Rosenlof; Kayzer & Josie Bird.

Nanalee is also survived by her brothers Bruce and Wayne Larsen, and in-laws Jewel Hatch, Molly Lamb, Roger, Lawrence, Tracy, Orson & Daniel Cook and their families. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Joseph Indian School in South Dakota. As a family we express our heartfelt gratitude to all who were a part of her life and wish we could include you each by name.  A special thanks to Dr. Eileen Jackson, Shauna, and all the caring and exceptional healthcare workers at Sanpete Valley Hospital who attended her passing.

A viewing will be held on Friday evening, April 22nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moroni Stake Center, 82 North Center Street. Saturday April 23rd a viewing will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11 and internment at the Moroni cemetery to follow. Online condolences and Live Zoom Link at rasmussenmortuary.com in her obituary.

Home of Harold Christian Beaumann and his wife Annie Mary Degraff ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

North Sanpete High School 1960 Juniors

STUDENT COUNCIL NSH 1960

 

More Photos From Pioneer Day August, 2021

Two (soft as mink) blankets were given away by ticket draw

Judith pinning boutonniere for Oldest Man 

Mack Wilkey

Dance Couple

Joan McAllister Table  

left to right Coleen Jorgensen, Connie Ames, Joan McAllister, Mabel Cook, Camille Anderson, JoAnn Lea Winward 

Peggy and Larry Staker

Judith Jackson presenting corsage to oldest lady Roberta Olsen Sorensen 

Lois Tucker Table

R.L. Taylor Family

Peggy and Larry Staker 

Susan  Taylor and Mack Wilkey

Mt. Pleasant Royalty 

 

Mabel Cook ~~~ CITIZEN OF THE MONTH ~~~ JULY 2021

We are so blessed to have her as our neighbor. 

I wish this was a better picture of her.

She is standing with Mayer Mike Olsen 

 

FAMILY GROUP SHEET ~~~ Edmund C. Johnson

These family group sheets are known to be original source documents because they were filled out the by the pioneers themselves or by their children.  Also microfilm records can be found at: https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details?page=1&place=5349557&rmsId=TH-909-58591-80970-28&imageIndex=0 as well as Cemetery Records