Thursday, August 28, 2025
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Diane King Rosenlof ~~~
Diane King
June 26, 1940 — September 3, 2024
Sandy
Diane King, 84, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Murray, UT, surrounded by her cherished children. Diane was a devoted and affectionate mother who loved her children unconditionally. She took great joy in creating and sewing, making everything from clothes to playful items for her family. A passionate musician, Diane embraced all things music and dance. She spent many years teaching guitar both in her home and at Snow College, and she frequently performed at various venues across the state. One of her greatest joys was forming the band "Reflections" with her children, akin to Sanpete's own version of the Partridge Family.
Diane was also an avid mountain biker and skier, continuing these activities into her 70s. Her knitting skills were remarkable, and she crafted beautiful sweaters, hats, and socks. Diane wanted to leave a lasting legacy, so she authored her life story, wrote and recorded beautiful songs on her own CD, and created personalized cards for many holidays and special occasions—keepsakes her loved ones will always treasure. Her life motto was “Savor the Flavor of Life,” and she lived it fully.
Born on June 26, 1940, in Ephraim, UT, Diane was the daughter of Art and Ruth King. She enjoyed working on the family farm with her daddy and had a deep love for her sisters Kathy, Judy, and Peggy. Diane was married to Travis Rosenlof in 1959 for 19 years.
Diane is survived by her children Tremaine (Tom) Fenton, Angela (Jay) Jessop, Blake (Tara) Rosenlof, and Justine (Albert) Rosenlof. She is also remembered fondly by her 12 grandchildren—Cheryl, Micki, Brock, Parker, Conner, Cade, London, Gatlin, Justin, Kendall, LoraLee, and Ryu—and 12 great-grandchildren. Diane shared many wonderful years with her loving partner Ron Schroeder, who will miss her profoundly.
Visitation will be held at Rasmussen Mortuary on Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 AM, with the service beginning at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at the Ephraim City Cemetery.
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SANPETE RABBIT DRIVES ~~~ James L. Jacobs
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Rabbit Hunts were a common activity in the early 1900s. |
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
David Candland ~ Pioneer of the Month ~ March 2017
| Birth: | Oct. 15, 1819 Highgate Greater London, England |
| Death: | Mar. 4, 1902 Mount Pleasant Sanpete County Utah, USA |
Son of Samuel Candland and Sarah Betts Married Mary Ann Barton, 28 Mar 1844, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois Married Mary Jane Webb, 29 Oct 1852 Married Lucile Jones, 9 Apr 1853, later divorced Married Bertha Mary King, 25 Dec 1854, later divorced Married Ann Woodhouse, 1 Nov 1855, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Married Hannah Ann Wright, 5 Mar 1857, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Married Catherine Ann Jost, 25 Apr 1858, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, later divorced | |
The following is research done by Mary Louise Madsen Seamons
taken from Utah State Historical Society.
(not online, incomplete and an unknown author)
Circa 1858-59
The following are references to David Candland in the Mt. Pleasant History by Hilda Madsen Longsdorf ...
1861
Early in the spring, David Candland, who had recently' arrived from Salt Lake City to make his home in Mount Pleasant, located on some land south of the city and east of the cemetery. There was a spring on this land and on account of the scarcity of water, the people objected to his taking it. Later, a compromise was made, and twenty acres of land in the field was purchased and given him in exchange. In June, Bishop Seeley applied to President Young for the privilege of expending a portion of the tithing funds in building a road north through Thistle Valley. p 69
At a public meeting, held July 14th, W. S. Seeley, David Candland and Perry McArthur were appointed as delegates to a county convention to be held at Ephraim, July 22nd. p. 73
Independence Day this year was duly celebrated as the following account published in the Deseret News will tell:
Social Hall
A building 30 feet x 45 feet, erected in the south side of the church square, was completed on the 7th day of December. A program consisting of singing and of short and interesting talks by Bishop Seeley and Elders Duncan McArthur, David Candland and J. K. McClenahan was held. David Candland delivered the dedicating prayer, naming the building the Social Hall. p 82
Under date of July 5, 1865, the following letter written by David Candland was published in the Deseret News. "We have erected a bowery 100 x 80 feet. Our crops look rather scant, short in straw and thin on the ground. We have now a mail in our town and you can form no idea of how pleased we are, how much we go on Mr. George W. Bean, the contractor. How much we feel to say Amen to every enterprise that aims to give joy and peace and disseminate intelligence among mankind. We are anxious
now for the wire and the rail and for the speed and proper development of our own dear Utah." Copied from Andrew Madsen's Journal: "At this time, David Candland was a very active man in the community." pp 97, 98
Under date of March 12, 1868, the following letter written by David Candland, was published in the Deseret News:
"The progressive is a feature of this new fledged city in the agricultural, mechanical, and spiritual. An important area of land is about to be taken up west and south of the city, which will give to our marriageable young men land so as to lay the foundation of a home for them and the help-mates they may choose. The yellow fever of the Sweetwater or of Marysvale is not strikingly manifest here, because the land movement has forestalled it. Bona fide homes are better than the miner's camp.
"Mechanically, we are progressing. Your enterprising agent has now a splendid shingle and saw mill. Lath and picket are to be added, and soon, our town will have a decent array of fencing, nor is he satisfied, but has resolved on a woolen mill, to which we say hurrah, for our town! Other solid improvements are going on, and we must not omit to mention a famous brass band of fifteen instruments which is a feature of this young town.
"Spiritually, we are alive. As an evidence, we have raised $4000 for the emigration, and we are not yet broke, although we have been heavily taxed in various ways in common with the rest of Sanpete. Last Sunday, our Bishop sent out some of our young Elders, two and two, to preach in the several wards of this city, and success has marked the project; they are brought to a proper bearing; the people are benefited; and thus spiritual good is accomplished.
"A great scope of country will be put under cultivation for ourselves and the poor for whom we have subscribed, and for as many more, if they will only come. As we believe, more folks, more trades, more independence, and more grain preserved, in our town.
"An eight foot vein of coal of excellent quality has been developed at Fairview, four miles from town, regular Sanpete coal.
This will open the Spanish Fork Canyon road to a certainty. The discoverers are practical colliers, and intend to sell cheap. Utah County can rejoice, for the abundance is great, and the price will be small. Ah, sir! If we only had a railroad down the canyon to Goshen depot, then we would hustle the coal to your city at such figures for the blacksmith and others as would make them all rejoice. As a city, we are interested in our near neighbors' welfare, as we are bound to prosper in their prosperity.
"In these days of XXX's, I must not omit to mention the superiority of the Mount Pleasant flouring mill, now thoroughly renovated, with improved machinery, and the finest bolting cloth. The enterprising owners mean your tyros shall test the quality. Nor can we pass our fine blacksmith shops, among whom George Farnsworth as a shoer stands 'A number one.''' pp 120-122
December 30, 1877, three weeks later.
"A special meeting of the city council was held October 24, 1877, to consider the propriety of building a Lockup, with height enough to admit a general office above, giving room for all city purposes, and thereby save renting and contingent expenses. After some discussion as to finances, etc., Mr. A. H. Bennett presented a bid in three divisions, one for finished Lockup, $275.00, one for Lockup with additional rooms above, $375.00, and one for Lockup with temporary roof for less than $275.00. Council decided that time and necessity for the building and the known honor of the contracting party, no further bids would be asked and the contract was given Mr. -Bennett, agreeable to the contingency that may arise as to finances in the matter of completion.
"The signed contract, with two signers was duly signed and placed on file in recorder Candland's office, . . . . . the building was completed and received by the city. Corporation notes for $250.00 were given to Mr. Bennett who delivered two keys to the mayor who delivered them to the marshal who was instructed to get bedding, etc. Councilor Peter Monsen was authorized to purchase a suitable stove." p 154























