Vernal Civic, LDS Leader, 66, Succumbs
Tribune Special
VERNAL, May 29— Wallace Calder, M. died Saturday at 6:53 a.m. in a Roosevelt hospital of a recent illness. He had been in civic and church lender in the community slnce 1908.
He was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduatcd from the University of Utah law school In 1908. He taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
Served Mission
He served a mlsslon for the Church of Josus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905. He was Uintah Stake president from 1821 to 1931, superintendent of stake Sunday Schools for 10 years, and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake high priests quorum, an office he had held since 1939,
He organized the first Boy Scout troop in Vernal about 1910, and served as district scout commissioner, district adviser and troop committeeman, devoting in all many years to scout activities.
Developed Irrigation
Mr. Calder was influential in developing irrigation projects In this area, and was was representative of the upper Colorado River Convention at Phoenix, Ariz., a few months ago.
For a number of years he was a member of the state fish and game committee, and served as legal adviser to the Vernal draft board during both world wars. He also served a number of terms as Vernal attorney and Ulntah county attorney. For a number of years he was a member of the Uintah County school board.
Sponsored New Parks
Development of a number of Vernal and Uintah County parks was due to Mr. Calder's Interest and efforts.
He married May Hacking Aug. 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Nelvon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, all of Vernal; Paul H Calder now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt: Mrs. Melba Allred, Vernal; a sister, Mrs, Dora Cook, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake Clly; Bruce Calder, Magna; Pontha Calder, Vernal; and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in the Vernal First LDS Ward chapel by William Wallis, bishop, at a time to be announced. Friends may call at the family home prior to services. Burial will be in Vernal Memorial Park.
-Salt Lake Tribune, May 30, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Funeral Held for Wallace Calder. Tributes Paid Churchman, Lawyer and Civic Worker At Services Today
The Vernal First Ward Chapel was filled to capacity Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock for the services of Attorney Wallace Calder who died Saturday morming at the Roosevelt hospital following a short illness. Mr. Calder had recently undergone an operation at Salt Lake and had not suffered a set-back.
Co-workers in the High Priests quorum of which Mr. Calder was the president and members of the Vernal First Ward Boy Scout troop of which Mr. Calder was the chairman, formed an honorary escort at the approach of the chapel. The rostrum was a solid bank of beautiful flowers.
Glowing tributes were paid to the life of the deceased at the services by C. S. Johnson representing the bar association; Arthur Manwaring of the High Priests quorum, A Alwyn Call, Boy Scouts; Archie Johnson, president Uintah Stake and President Don B. Colton of Salt Lake City.
A mixed quartet sang "Crossing the Bar" and "Lead Me Gently Home." George C. Davis sang the solo, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." A male quartet sang "The Teacher's Work is Done." Prayer at the chapel was by Charles A. Hardy and the benediction by Attorney Hugh W. Colton.
Pallbearers were four sons, Neldon, Earl, Lloyd and Paul and two sons-in-law, Dr. R. V. Larson and Charles Allred. Interment was at the Vernal Memorial Park with the grave being dedicated by A. G. Goodrich.
Members of the male quartet included Ernest and Chellus Caldwell, George C. Davis and Frank Walker. Others singing in the mixed quartet included Mrs. Mae Jorgensen, Mrs. Lucille Calder, Mrs. Dorothea Parent, Mrs. Louise Caldwell, Mrs. Eva Hatch and Mrs. Ruth Lundell. The services were conducted by William B. Wallis, bishop of First Ward.
Mr. Calder was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduated from the University of Utah, taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905.
For 11 years he was president of Uintah Stake, succeeding Don B. Colton. He was stake superintendent of the Sunday School for 19 years and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake High Priests quorum, an office he has held since 1939.
He organized the first Boy Scout Troop in Vernal about 1910 and served as district advisor and troop committeeman, devoting, in all, many years to scout activities.
Through his untiring efforts and persistence the construction of the Oaks Park Dam and Reservoir was made possible. He worked on most of the irrigation projects in Ashley Valley and the Uintah Reservation. He was a representative of the upper Colorado River convention at Phoenix, Arizona, a few months ago. He attended countless meetings and conferences pertaining to the development of our agriculture and natural resources.
As a member of the state fish and game committee he urged the construction of fish rearing ponds at McKee Draw and Brush Creek. He was an authority on our natural resources.
He served terms as city and county attorney and during both world wars he was legal advisor to the draft boards. He was a member of the Uintah County school board for many years.
For three years he devoted most of his spare time in building a park at Brush Creek Gorge, which became known as Humphrey's Park. He helped get out logs and lumber to build a bridge; made roads, constructed a trail along the creek in the gorge; built a ladder, anchored in the rock of the canyon wall as an approach to the scenic area. He layed out a camp ground with tables and fireplace and made many other improvements at the unique park.
Besides Humphey's Park, he was instrumental in the building of a scout park near Ashley Creek north of town, a park on his own property and did much of the work to help the Lions secure Merkley Park in Ashley Canyon. He designed and helped construct the scout rooms in the Vernal First Ward and Maeser Ward Chapels.
He married May Hacking August 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt; Mrs. Melba Allredd, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake City; Bruce Calder, Magna and Pontha Calder, Vernal and 11 grandchildren.
-Vernal Express, June 2, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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WALLACE CALDER
Wallace Calder was born March 1, 1882, Mill Creek, Salt Lake County, Utah. He graduated from District School, also University of Utah, receiving a degree in Law. He filled a mission for the LDS Church in England 1902 to 1905.
He came to Vernal where he taught school at the Uintah High School 1908 and 1909. He held many church and civic offices: Stake Sunday School Superintendent, Stake President of Uintah Stake, Stake High Priests' President, Gospel Doctrine class leader; was active in Boy Scout offices, served as County and City Attorney, commercial club secretary, school board member, and many others. He was an ardent worker in the cause of youth and community betterment. He died May 29, 1948 at Roosevelt.
They have the following children: Helen, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd, Melba, Paul H., Glade H., - all living. One daughter, Neva died in infancy. All the boys are Eagle Scouts. They have 22 grandchildren.
-1956 "Hacking Bulletin"
Wallace Calder is the son of Mary Bennion and George Calder. He married May Hacking August 31, 1910 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have eight children.
Children not listed below: Earl Hacking Calder and Paul Hacking Calder
Tribune Special
VERNAL, May 29— Wallace Calder, M. died Saturday at 6:53 a.m. in a Roosevelt hospital of a recent illness. He had been in civic and church lender in the community slnce 1908.
He was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduatcd from the University of Utah law school In 1908. He taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
Served Mission
He served a mlsslon for the Church of Josus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905. He was Uintah Stake president from 1821 to 1931, superintendent of stake Sunday Schools for 10 years, and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake high priests quorum, an office he had held since 1939,
He organized the first Boy Scout troop in Vernal about 1910, and served as district scout commissioner, district adviser and troop committeeman, devoting in all many years to scout activities.
Developed Irrigation
Mr. Calder was influential in developing irrigation projects In this area, and was was representative of the upper Colorado River Convention at Phoenix, Ariz., a few months ago.
For a number of years he was a member of the state fish and game committee, and served as legal adviser to the Vernal draft board during both world wars. He also served a number of terms as Vernal attorney and Ulntah county attorney. For a number of years he was a member of the Uintah County school board.
Sponsored New Parks
Development of a number of Vernal and Uintah County parks was due to Mr. Calder's Interest and efforts.
He married May Hacking Aug. 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Nelvon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, all of Vernal; Paul H Calder now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt: Mrs. Melba Allred, Vernal; a sister, Mrs, Dora Cook, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake Clly; Bruce Calder, Magna; Pontha Calder, Vernal; and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in the Vernal First LDS Ward chapel by William Wallis, bishop, at a time to be announced. Friends may call at the family home prior to services. Burial will be in Vernal Memorial Park.
-Salt Lake Tribune, May 30, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Funeral Held for Wallace Calder. Tributes Paid Churchman, Lawyer and Civic Worker At Services Today
The Vernal First Ward Chapel was filled to capacity Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock for the services of Attorney Wallace Calder who died Saturday morming at the Roosevelt hospital following a short illness. Mr. Calder had recently undergone an operation at Salt Lake and had not suffered a set-back.
Co-workers in the High Priests quorum of which Mr. Calder was the president and members of the Vernal First Ward Boy Scout troop of which Mr. Calder was the chairman, formed an honorary escort at the approach of the chapel. The rostrum was a solid bank of beautiful flowers.
Glowing tributes were paid to the life of the deceased at the services by C. S. Johnson representing the bar association; Arthur Manwaring of the High Priests quorum, A Alwyn Call, Boy Scouts; Archie Johnson, president Uintah Stake and President Don B. Colton of Salt Lake City.
A mixed quartet sang "Crossing the Bar" and "Lead Me Gently Home." George C. Davis sang the solo, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." A male quartet sang "The Teacher's Work is Done." Prayer at the chapel was by Charles A. Hardy and the benediction by Attorney Hugh W. Colton.
Pallbearers were four sons, Neldon, Earl, Lloyd and Paul and two sons-in-law, Dr. R. V. Larson and Charles Allred. Interment was at the Vernal Memorial Park with the grave being dedicated by A. G. Goodrich.
Members of the male quartet included Ernest and Chellus Caldwell, George C. Davis and Frank Walker. Others singing in the mixed quartet included Mrs. Mae Jorgensen, Mrs. Lucille Calder, Mrs. Dorothea Parent, Mrs. Louise Caldwell, Mrs. Eva Hatch and Mrs. Ruth Lundell. The services were conducted by William B. Wallis, bishop of First Ward.
Mr. Calder was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduated from the University of Utah, taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905.
For 11 years he was president of Uintah Stake, succeeding Don B. Colton. He was stake superintendent of the Sunday School for 19 years and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake High Priests quorum, an office he has held since 1939.
He organized the first Boy Scout Troop in Vernal about 1910 and served as district advisor and troop committeeman, devoting, in all, many years to scout activities.
Through his untiring efforts and persistence the construction of the Oaks Park Dam and Reservoir was made possible. He worked on most of the irrigation projects in Ashley Valley and the Uintah Reservation. He was a representative of the upper Colorado River convention at Phoenix, Arizona, a few months ago. He attended countless meetings and conferences pertaining to the development of our agriculture and natural resources.
As a member of the state fish and game committee he urged the construction of fish rearing ponds at McKee Draw and Brush Creek. He was an authority on our natural resources.
He served terms as city and county attorney and during both world wars he was legal advisor to the draft boards. He was a member of the Uintah County school board for many years.
For three years he devoted most of his spare time in building a park at Brush Creek Gorge, which became known as Humphrey's Park. He helped get out logs and lumber to build a bridge; made roads, constructed a trail along the creek in the gorge; built a ladder, anchored in the rock of the canyon wall as an approach to the scenic area. He layed out a camp ground with tables and fireplace and made many other improvements at the unique park.
Besides Humphey's Park, he was instrumental in the building of a scout park near Ashley Creek north of town, a park on his own property and did much of the work to help the Lions secure Merkley Park in Ashley Canyon. He designed and helped construct the scout rooms in the Vernal First Ward and Maeser Ward Chapels.
He married May Hacking August 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt; Mrs. Melba Allredd, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake City; Bruce Calder, Magna and Pontha Calder, Vernal and 11 grandchildren.
-Vernal Express, June 2, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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WALLACE CALDER
Wallace Calder was born March 1, 1882, Mill Creek, Salt Lake County, Utah. He graduated from District School, also University of Utah, receiving a degree in Law. He filled a mission for the LDS Church in England 1902 to 1905.
He came to Vernal where he taught school at the Uintah High School 1908 and 1909. He held many church and civic offices: Stake Sunday School Superintendent, Stake President of Uintah Stake, Stake High Priests' President, Gospel Doctrine class leader; was active in Boy Scout offices, served as County and City Attorney, commercial club secretary, school board member, and many others. He was an ardent worker in the cause of youth and community betterment. He died May 29, 1948 at Roosevelt.
They have the following children: Helen, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd, Melba, Paul H., Glade H., - all living. One daughter, Neva died in infancy. All the boys are Eagle Scouts. They have 22 grandchildren.
-1956 "Hacking Bulletin"
Wallace Calder is the son of Mary Bennion and George Calder. He married May Hacking August 31, 1910 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have eight children.
Children not listed below: Earl Hacking Calder and Paul Hacking Calder
Vernal Civic, LDS Leader, 66, Succumbs
Tribune Special
VERNAL, May 29— Wallace Calder, M. died Saturday at 6:53 a.m. in a Roosevelt hospital of a recent illness. He had been in civic and church lender in the community slnce 1908.
He was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduatcd from the University of Utah law school In 1908. He taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
Served Mission
He served a mlsslon for the Church of Josus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905. He was Uintah Stake president from 1821 to 1931, superintendent of stake Sunday Schools for 10 years, and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake high priests quorum, an office he had held since 1939,
He organized the first Boy Scout troop in Vernal about 1910, and served as district scout commissioner, district adviser and troop committeeman, devoting in all many years to scout activities.
Developed Irrigation
Mr. Calder was influential in developing irrigation projects In this area, and was was representative of the upper Colorado River Convention at Phoenix, Ariz., a few months ago.
For a number of years he was a member of the state fish and game committee, and served as legal adviser to the Vernal draft board during both world wars. He also served a number of terms as Vernal attorney and Ulntah county attorney. For a number of years he was a member of the Uintah County school board.
Sponsored New Parks
Development of a number of Vernal and Uintah County parks was due to Mr. Calder's Interest and efforts.
He married May Hacking Aug. 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Nelvon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, all of Vernal; Paul H Calder now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt: Mrs. Melba Allred, Vernal; a sister, Mrs, Dora Cook, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake Clly; Bruce Calder, Magna; Pontha Calder, Vernal; and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in the Vernal First LDS Ward chapel by William Wallis, bishop, at a time to be announced. Friends may call at the family home prior to services. Burial will be in Vernal Memorial Park.
-Salt Lake Tribune, May 30, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Funeral Held for Wallace Calder. Tributes Paid Churchman, Lawyer and Civic Worker At Services Today
The Vernal First Ward Chapel was filled to capacity Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock for the services of Attorney Wallace Calder who died Saturday morming at the Roosevelt hospital following a short illness. Mr. Calder had recently undergone an operation at Salt Lake and had not suffered a set-back.
Co-workers in the High Priests quorum of which Mr. Calder was the president and members of the Vernal First Ward Boy Scout troop of which Mr. Calder was the chairman, formed an honorary escort at the approach of the chapel. The rostrum was a solid bank of beautiful flowers.
Glowing tributes were paid to the life of the deceased at the services by C. S. Johnson representing the bar association; Arthur Manwaring of the High Priests quorum, A Alwyn Call, Boy Scouts; Archie Johnson, president Uintah Stake and President Don B. Colton of Salt Lake City.
A mixed quartet sang "Crossing the Bar" and "Lead Me Gently Home." George C. Davis sang the solo, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." A male quartet sang "The Teacher's Work is Done." Prayer at the chapel was by Charles A. Hardy and the benediction by Attorney Hugh W. Colton.
Pallbearers were four sons, Neldon, Earl, Lloyd and Paul and two sons-in-law, Dr. R. V. Larson and Charles Allred. Interment was at the Vernal Memorial Park with the grave being dedicated by A. G. Goodrich.
Members of the male quartet included Ernest and Chellus Caldwell, George C. Davis and Frank Walker. Others singing in the mixed quartet included Mrs. Mae Jorgensen, Mrs. Lucille Calder, Mrs. Dorothea Parent, Mrs. Louise Caldwell, Mrs. Eva Hatch and Mrs. Ruth Lundell. The services were conducted by William B. Wallis, bishop of First Ward.
Mr. Calder was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduated from the University of Utah, taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905.
For 11 years he was president of Uintah Stake, succeeding Don B. Colton. He was stake superintendent of the Sunday School for 19 years and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake High Priests quorum, an office he has held since 1939.
He organized the first Boy Scout Troop in Vernal about 1910 and served as district advisor and troop committeeman, devoting, in all, many years to scout activities.
Through his untiring efforts and persistence the construction of the Oaks Park Dam and Reservoir was made possible. He worked on most of the irrigation projects in Ashley Valley and the Uintah Reservation. He was a representative of the upper Colorado River convention at Phoenix, Arizona, a few months ago. He attended countless meetings and conferences pertaining to the development of our agriculture and natural resources.
As a member of the state fish and game committee he urged the construction of fish rearing ponds at McKee Draw and Brush Creek. He was an authority on our natural resources.
He served terms as city and county attorney and during both world wars he was legal advisor to the draft boards. He was a member of the Uintah County school board for many years.
For three years he devoted most of his spare time in building a park at Brush Creek Gorge, which became known as Humphrey's Park. He helped get out logs and lumber to build a bridge; made roads, constructed a trail along the creek in the gorge; built a ladder, anchored in the rock of the canyon wall as an approach to the scenic area. He layed out a camp ground with tables and fireplace and made many other improvements at the unique park.
Besides Humphey's Park, he was instrumental in the building of a scout park near Ashley Creek north of town, a park on his own property and did much of the work to help the Lions secure Merkley Park in Ashley Canyon. He designed and helped construct the scout rooms in the Vernal First Ward and Maeser Ward Chapels.
He married May Hacking August 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt; Mrs. Melba Allredd, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake City; Bruce Calder, Magna and Pontha Calder, Vernal and 11 grandchildren.
-Vernal Express, June 2, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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WALLACE CALDER
Wallace Calder was born March 1, 1882, Mill Creek, Salt Lake County, Utah. He graduated from District School, also University of Utah, receiving a degree in Law. He filled a mission for the LDS Church in England 1902 to 1905.
He came to Vernal where he taught school at the Uintah High School 1908 and 1909. He held many church and civic offices: Stake Sunday School Superintendent, Stake President of Uintah Stake, Stake High Priests' President, Gospel Doctrine class leader; was active in Boy Scout offices, served as County and City Attorney, commercial club secretary, school board member, and many others. He was an ardent worker in the cause of youth and community betterment. He died May 29, 1948 at Roosevelt.
They have the following children: Helen, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd, Melba, Paul H., Glade H., - all living. One daughter, Neva died in infancy. All the boys are Eagle Scouts. They have 22 grandchildren.
-1956 "Hacking Bulletin"
Wallace Calder is the son of Mary Bennion and George Calder. He married May Hacking August 31, 1910 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have eight children.
Children not listed below: Earl Hacking Calder and Paul Hacking Calder
Tribune Special
VERNAL, May 29— Wallace Calder, M. died Saturday at 6:53 a.m. in a Roosevelt hospital of a recent illness. He had been in civic and church lender in the community slnce 1908.
He was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduatcd from the University of Utah law school In 1908. He taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
Served Mission
He served a mlsslon for the Church of Josus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905. He was Uintah Stake president from 1821 to 1931, superintendent of stake Sunday Schools for 10 years, and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake high priests quorum, an office he had held since 1939,
He organized the first Boy Scout troop in Vernal about 1910, and served as district scout commissioner, district adviser and troop committeeman, devoting in all many years to scout activities.
Developed Irrigation
Mr. Calder was influential in developing irrigation projects In this area, and was was representative of the upper Colorado River Convention at Phoenix, Ariz., a few months ago.
For a number of years he was a member of the state fish and game committee, and served as legal adviser to the Vernal draft board during both world wars. He also served a number of terms as Vernal attorney and Ulntah county attorney. For a number of years he was a member of the Uintah County school board.
Sponsored New Parks
Development of a number of Vernal and Uintah County parks was due to Mr. Calder's Interest and efforts.
He married May Hacking Aug. 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Nelvon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, all of Vernal; Paul H Calder now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt: Mrs. Melba Allred, Vernal; a sister, Mrs, Dora Cook, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake Clly; Bruce Calder, Magna; Pontha Calder, Vernal; and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in the Vernal First LDS Ward chapel by William Wallis, bishop, at a time to be announced. Friends may call at the family home prior to services. Burial will be in Vernal Memorial Park.
-Salt Lake Tribune, May 30, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Funeral Held for Wallace Calder. Tributes Paid Churchman, Lawyer and Civic Worker At Services Today
The Vernal First Ward Chapel was filled to capacity Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock for the services of Attorney Wallace Calder who died Saturday morming at the Roosevelt hospital following a short illness. Mr. Calder had recently undergone an operation at Salt Lake and had not suffered a set-back.
Co-workers in the High Priests quorum of which Mr. Calder was the president and members of the Vernal First Ward Boy Scout troop of which Mr. Calder was the chairman, formed an honorary escort at the approach of the chapel. The rostrum was a solid bank of beautiful flowers.
Glowing tributes were paid to the life of the deceased at the services by C. S. Johnson representing the bar association; Arthur Manwaring of the High Priests quorum, A Alwyn Call, Boy Scouts; Archie Johnson, president Uintah Stake and President Don B. Colton of Salt Lake City.
A mixed quartet sang "Crossing the Bar" and "Lead Me Gently Home." George C. Davis sang the solo, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." A male quartet sang "The Teacher's Work is Done." Prayer at the chapel was by Charles A. Hardy and the benediction by Attorney Hugh W. Colton.
Pallbearers were four sons, Neldon, Earl, Lloyd and Paul and two sons-in-law, Dr. R. V. Larson and Charles Allred. Interment was at the Vernal Memorial Park with the grave being dedicated by A. G. Goodrich.
Members of the male quartet included Ernest and Chellus Caldwell, George C. Davis and Frank Walker. Others singing in the mixed quartet included Mrs. Mae Jorgensen, Mrs. Lucille Calder, Mrs. Dorothea Parent, Mrs. Louise Caldwell, Mrs. Eva Hatch and Mrs. Ruth Lundell. The services were conducted by William B. Wallis, bishop of First Ward.
Mr. Calder was born March 1, 1882, at Mill Creek, a son of George and Mary Bennion Calder. The Calder home in which he was born was in the former Calder Park, now Nibley Park, Salt Lake City. He graduated from the University of Utah, taught at the old Uintah Academy, Vernal, for a number of years, at the same time practicing law.
He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England from 1902 to 1905.
For 11 years he was president of Uintah Stake, succeeding Don B. Colton. He was stake superintendent of the Sunday School for 19 years and at the time of his death was president of Uintah Stake High Priests quorum, an office he has held since 1939.
He organized the first Boy Scout Troop in Vernal about 1910 and served as district advisor and troop committeeman, devoting, in all, many years to scout activities.
Through his untiring efforts and persistence the construction of the Oaks Park Dam and Reservoir was made possible. He worked on most of the irrigation projects in Ashley Valley and the Uintah Reservation. He was a representative of the upper Colorado River convention at Phoenix, Arizona, a few months ago. He attended countless meetings and conferences pertaining to the development of our agriculture and natural resources.
As a member of the state fish and game committee he urged the construction of fish rearing ponds at McKee Draw and Brush Creek. He was an authority on our natural resources.
He served terms as city and county attorney and during both world wars he was legal advisor to the draft boards. He was a member of the Uintah County school board for many years.
For three years he devoted most of his spare time in building a park at Brush Creek Gorge, which became known as Humphrey's Park. He helped get out logs and lumber to build a bridge; made roads, constructed a trail along the creek in the gorge; built a ladder, anchored in the rock of the canyon wall as an approach to the scenic area. He layed out a camp ground with tables and fireplace and made many other improvements at the unique park.
Besides Humphey's Park, he was instrumental in the building of a scout park near Ashley Creek north of town, a park on his own property and did much of the work to help the Lions secure Merkley Park in Ashley Canyon. He designed and helped construct the scout rooms in the Vernal First Ward and Maeser Ward Chapels.
He married May Hacking August 31, 1910, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd and Glade H. Calder, now serving an LDS mission in the eastern states; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Larson, Roosevelt; Mrs. Melba Allredd, Vernal; three brothers, Rebeau Calder, Salt Lake City; Bruce Calder, Magna and Pontha Calder, Vernal and 11 grandchildren.
-Vernal Express, June 2, 1948, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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WALLACE CALDER
Wallace Calder was born March 1, 1882, Mill Creek, Salt Lake County, Utah. He graduated from District School, also University of Utah, receiving a degree in Law. He filled a mission for the LDS Church in England 1902 to 1905.
He came to Vernal where he taught school at the Uintah High School 1908 and 1909. He held many church and civic offices: Stake Sunday School Superintendent, Stake President of Uintah Stake, Stake High Priests' President, Gospel Doctrine class leader; was active in Boy Scout offices, served as County and City Attorney, commercial club secretary, school board member, and many others. He was an ardent worker in the cause of youth and community betterment. He died May 29, 1948 at Roosevelt.
They have the following children: Helen, Neldon H., Earl H., Lloyd, Melba, Paul H., Glade H., - all living. One daughter, Neva died in infancy. All the boys are Eagle Scouts. They have 22 grandchildren.
-1956 "Hacking Bulletin"
Wallace Calder is the son of Mary Bennion and George Calder. He married May Hacking August 31, 1910 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have eight children.
Children not listed below: Earl Hacking Calder and Paul Hacking Calder
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