HOME OF ANN WATKINS SEELY (from our archives)

 

1947 CENTENNIAL COMMISION PROGRAM

NORTH SANPETE HIGH SCHOOL 1956 REUNION ~~~ HELD 2016

 

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION ~~~ 1990 Pioneer Day

 

Greeters  and Kitchen Crew

Dean and Evelyn Johansen would always furnish the Chicken Dinners.

Charles Allen McKay

 

Charles Allen McKay

7/26/1931 – 8/16/2023

“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle,” said Winston Churchill, a motto Charles Allen McKay embraced!
On the beautiful morning of August 16th, 2023, our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Charles Allen McKay passed from this life. Even at 92 years old he was not ready to go, because he always had another project he wanted to do.
Charles was born on July 26th, 1931 to Kenneth Verl and Bernneta McKay. He loved his siblings and their spouses, all now deceased; Mayre (McKay) Andersen, Pat (Oneil) Hansen, Diane (Gordon) Sperry, and Kenneth McKay.
As a young man Charles enjoyed herding sheep, being in the mountains, and on the desert. He got to live his dream of owning his own sheep herd, and raising horses on his farm.
He spent four years in the Air Force as an Airplane Woodworker. He served in Thule, Greenland, and on other Air Force bases during the Korean war. In 2018, he was privileged to participate in the Utah Honor Flight to Washington D.C. for veterans.
After his military service, he met and married Elna Johansen on December 8, 1956.

Their marriage was later solemnized on October 20, 1999 in the Manti Temple. Four wonderful children blessed their union, Jennifer (Jim) Walker, John Allen (Debbie) McKay, Heidi (Tony) Kelso, and Molly (Rich) Brotherson. He had 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Charlie served as the President of the Pioneer Historical Association and on the Twin Creek Irrigation Board. He helped organize the Sanpete County Lamb and Wool Pool in 1988. His favorite church calling was serving as the Ward Librarian. Together with his wife, they owned and operated the Dairy Freeze in Mount Pleasant for nine years.

Charles loved his horses and rode up until his 91st birthday. He, like Ronald Reagan, said, “The back of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” His hobby in his later years was restoring old wagons, and he completed the restoration of a beautiful wagon last Winter. He loved working with wood and was a true craftsman. He always had a good story and a mint for everyone.

He is survived by his wife, children, and all of their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center. Viewings will be held Sunday August 20, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to services both held at the church. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

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Home of William Marsh Farnworth and his wife Mary Yates ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Tudy is currently updating many of the homes as they have been sold and remodeled.   I love this home and spent much time there as a child when Miles and Jewel Sorensen lived there. 

 

Hamilton School Band 1937

 

BOBBIN LACE

 The Fairview museum offers classes on Bobbin Lace.

"Bobbin Lace Days" are held in July.  

There are people from all over the world who

 come to participate in these classes.

There are also venders there to sell Bobbin Lace

materials and bobbin lace making equipment.

Nancy McKay started this popular program in Fairview. 

This is a photo of our Relic Home bedroom closet full of women's ( and some men's ) clothing. Everything in earlier times was embellished with lace of some sort - - - handmade lace. We have samples of tatting, netting, bobbin lace, redwork, embroidery, knitted lace, and much more. Beautiful pillowcases from the old Overland Hotel are precious reminders of times gone by. We have a wide variety of wonderful period clothing. Everything from corsets to fine silk hankies. 

We also have clothing from the "Roaring 20s" era. A World War I uniform represent's the men's clothing as well as two tuxedoes from the Seymour Jensen era (1920 to 1950).

Also, the curtains that hang in the windows are original both to the Relic Home itself, but also from older homes around town. Many were donated by Lois Tucker from her home.

We have put UV protection film on all the windows to cut out the harmful rays from the sun to protect our collection. In the east and south windows we have muslin curtains in addition to the film. We have been trained every step of the way by good conservators such as Brook Bowman, now retired from Utah Museum Services. For this guidance we are truly grateful as should those in generations to come.

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Bobbin lace evolved from passementerie or braid-making in 16th-century Italy. Genoa was famous for its braids, hence it is not surprising to find bobbin lace developed in the city.  

The making of bobbin lace was easier to learn than the elaborate cutwork of the 16th century, and the tools and materials for making linen bobbin lace were inexpensive. There was a ready market for bobbin lace of all qualities, and women throughout Europe soon took up the craft which earned a better income than spinning, sewing, weaving or other home-based textile arts. Bobbin lace-making was established in charity schools, almshouses, and convents.

 

North Sanpete Class of '56 ~~~ 60th Reunion

 

Autobiography and Journals of Christian Nielsen Lund Sr. 1921 (He dies in 1921, His Obituary) More pictures and items to follow in the future.

 

Home of John Wilhelm Winkleman and his first wife Anna Elizabeth Winkler and second wife Ellese Bandenberger ~~~ Researched and compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Autobiography and Journals of Christian Nielsen Lund Sr. 1909

Charlie McKay's Memories of the Sheep Industry

Hamilton Elementary Band 1937

MT. PLEASANT PIONEER DAY, MARCH 25, 2017

Crowd at the Celebration



Theme:  The Sheep Industry 

Approximately 275 people attended this year's celebration.  Everyone enjoyed the festivities.  The weather was a little damp, but the atmosphere inside was warm and welcoming.  Fried chicken strips with rolls, jelly, potato salad, chips, oreos and ice cream were served.  Our president, Dale Peel had been pushing for fried mutton, but our beloved Diane Lund, who has prepared the lunch for many years, won the debate.  

Wanda Stewart

Wanda Stewart took the honors for being the oldest woman in attendance.  I arrived late and did not hear how old she is.  

Mac Wilkey (oldest man) with President Dale Peel

We were honored to have Mac sit at our table and as he stood when asked if there were anyone over 86, Mac said "Surely I am not the oldest man here".  Sure enough, he did get the prize.  We think there were other men older than Mac who wouldn't stand up.  Then when he sat down, he said "Boy am I gonna get teased by my kids."  Peter said, "Yes, now we can call you Methusalah".  

Kevin Anderson, Gary Arnoldsen and Larry Seely furnished the musical program with songs about Sanpete, Fairview Canyon, and Sheep Herding.  Some were written by themselves.  They did a wonderful job.  (I took a poor picture)

Judith Daniels Jackson has headed up the quilt committee for several years and tickets were sold for this quilt.  It turned out beautiful.  The winning ticket was someone from Fairview.

The photos on the quilt all had to do with the sheep industry.  Sheep, sheep dogs, and sheep camps. A real treasure.  

Dale took around the microphone and encouraged everyone who had special memories to share them.  There were several fun stories told.

Gloria Daniels read a poem written by one of her relatives.

Paul Sorensen told of his great grandfather Millar the Sheep Dog trainer from Scotland.  His story has been posted here a few weeks ago.

Minutes were read.

Then Dale had asked Deann Peterson Lubbers, Steve Monsen and Charlie McKay to each share some of their memories on stage.  

The festivities ran long and many were ready to go home. 

Both the south wall and west wall of the recreation hall were lined up with artifacts, albums, pictures and more for everyone to see.  

The Relic Home and Blackshop were open for visitors as well.  

There were a few sheep camps on display in the parking lot.

SUCCESSFUL DAY

One to Remember for many years to come. 

David Peterson's Stories From His Life ~ written in 2003