Leah Thacker Casper
At the age of fourteen, Leah became the main cook at her father's mill. She was a marvelous cook and was well known for her bread, raised doughnuts and Apple Brown Betty.
She also graduated from eighth grade from the Charleston Grade School at age fourteen. She was such a sweet unselfish girl that she stayed home from further school to take care of her ailing mother. Her younger sister, Eva, often said that after her mom's health failed, Leah was more like a mother than a sister, and they all went to Leah for hugs and solace. This continued throughout her life.
This same year, Leah was called to teach the Kindergarden class in Sunday School. She loved the calling and held it until she was married.
Now that she was fourteen and camp cook at her father's sawmill, it resulted in a meeting that would change the entire course of her life.
Moroni Jedediah "Rone" Casper hauled ore and freight to the Uintah Basin and also worked for Leah's father. It didn't take long for him to notice the pretty little cook. They became very good friends, but romance took a while to blossom. He was nine years older and thought maybe she'd like a younger man. Somewhere along the line, she convinced him that age made no difference for her.
She was nineteen years old when they married on June 17, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. They went to Provo on the "Heber Creeper" train and then on to Salt Lake City on the Interurban. They were married the next morning. They returned to Charleston the following day. Rone always said "Marrying her was the best thing I ever did."
They settled in Charleston where two little girls were born to them. Donna Maria and three years later LaNora. The girls were given middle names to honor their grandmothers.
During the early years of their marriage, Rone worked construction jobs on the roads at the mills. Leah often worked as a cook on these projects. She also worked at the Heber Hospital for a time as a cook.
Leah spent many hours assisting in the homes at times of illness and childbirth. She opened her home to women to give birth and cared for them for 10 days to two weeks after they gave birth.
-history by granddaughters Janyce Carlson Simmons and Glenna Rogers Anderson (history and photo contributed by Lynn W. Johnson)
Leah Charlottie Thacker was the fifth of thirteen children born to Maria Rawlins and Charles Edwin Thacker.
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Mrs. Leah Thacker Casper
HEBER--Mrs. Leah C. Thacker Casper, 69, 3387 Pearce Dr., Granger, died Thursday, 11:20 a.m. of natural causes at her home. Born December 23, 1891, Daniel, Wasatch County, to Charles Edwin and Maria Price Thacker. Married to Moroni J. Casper, June 7, 1911, Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Lived in Charleston, Wasatch County; Heber, and for the past five years Granger. Active member, LDS Church. President Charleston LDS Ward Relief Society, Member Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Survivors: husband, daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson, Crescent; two granddaughters, three great-grandson, brothers, sisters, C. David, G. Angus, both Heber; Ray, Charleston; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Daniel, Wasatch County; Mrs. Hazel Duke, Provo; Mrs. Olive Miles, Altamont, Duchesne County; Mrs. Eva Williams, Palo Alto, California.
Funeral Monday noon, Heber First-Sixth LDS Ward Chapel, 315 E. 2nd North. Friends call Olpin Mortuary, Heber, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Monday prior to services. Burial Charleston City Cemetery.
-Salt Lake Tribune, October 28, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
GRANGER--Mr. and Mrs. Moroni J. Casper will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday. Friends and relatives are invited to attend an open house at the couple's home, 3387 Pearce Dr. (2750 West) from 2 to 7 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.
Mr. Casper is a son of William Nephi and Agnes McFarland Casper and Mrs. Casper is a daughter of Charles E. and Maria Price Thacker, The couple were married in the Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, June 7, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Casper lived in the Heber Valley until about five years ago when they moved to Granger.
They are the parents of one daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson. They also have four grandchildren.
-Salt Lake Tribune, June 4, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
At the age of fourteen, Leah became the main cook at her father's mill. She was a marvelous cook and was well known for her bread, raised doughnuts and Apple Brown Betty.
She also graduated from eighth grade from the Charleston Grade School at age fourteen. She was such a sweet unselfish girl that she stayed home from further school to take care of her ailing mother. Her younger sister, Eva, often said that after her mom's health failed, Leah was more like a mother than a sister, and they all went to Leah for hugs and solace. This continued throughout her life.
This same year, Leah was called to teach the Kindergarden class in Sunday School. She loved the calling and held it until she was married.
Now that she was fourteen and camp cook at her father's sawmill, it resulted in a meeting that would change the entire course of her life.
Moroni Jedediah "Rone" Casper hauled ore and freight to the Uintah Basin and also worked for Leah's father. It didn't take long for him to notice the pretty little cook. They became very good friends, but romance took a while to blossom. He was nine years older and thought maybe she'd like a younger man. Somewhere along the line, she convinced him that age made no difference for her.
She was nineteen years old when they married on June 17, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. They went to Provo on the "Heber Creeper" train and then on to Salt Lake City on the Interurban. They were married the next morning. They returned to Charleston the following day. Rone always said "Marrying her was the best thing I ever did."
They settled in Charleston where two little girls were born to them. Donna Maria and three years later LaNora. The girls were given middle names to honor their grandmothers.
During the early years of their marriage, Rone worked construction jobs on the roads at the mills. Leah often worked as a cook on these projects. She also worked at the Heber Hospital for a time as a cook.
Leah spent many hours assisting in the homes at times of illness and childbirth. She opened her home to women to give birth and cared for them for 10 days to two weeks after they gave birth.
-history by granddaughters Janyce Carlson Simmons and Glenna Rogers Anderson (history and photo contributed by Lynn W. Johnson)
Leah Charlottie Thacker was the fifth of thirteen children born to Maria Rawlins and Charles Edwin Thacker.
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Mrs. Leah Thacker Casper
HEBER--Mrs. Leah C. Thacker Casper, 69, 3387 Pearce Dr., Granger, died Thursday, 11:20 a.m. of natural causes at her home. Born December 23, 1891, Daniel, Wasatch County, to Charles Edwin and Maria Price Thacker. Married to Moroni J. Casper, June 7, 1911, Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Lived in Charleston, Wasatch County; Heber, and for the past five years Granger. Active member, LDS Church. President Charleston LDS Ward Relief Society, Member Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Survivors: husband, daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson, Crescent; two granddaughters, three great-grandson, brothers, sisters, C. David, G. Angus, both Heber; Ray, Charleston; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Daniel, Wasatch County; Mrs. Hazel Duke, Provo; Mrs. Olive Miles, Altamont, Duchesne County; Mrs. Eva Williams, Palo Alto, California.
Funeral Monday noon, Heber First-Sixth LDS Ward Chapel, 315 E. 2nd North. Friends call Olpin Mortuary, Heber, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Monday prior to services. Burial Charleston City Cemetery.
-Salt Lake Tribune, October 28, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
GRANGER--Mr. and Mrs. Moroni J. Casper will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday. Friends and relatives are invited to attend an open house at the couple's home, 3387 Pearce Dr. (2750 West) from 2 to 7 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.
Mr. Casper is a son of William Nephi and Agnes McFarland Casper and Mrs. Casper is a daughter of Charles E. and Maria Price Thacker, The couple were married in the Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, June 7, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Casper lived in the Heber Valley until about five years ago when they moved to Granger.
They are the parents of one daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson. They also have four grandchildren.
-Salt Lake Tribune, June 4, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Leah Thacker Casper
At the age of fourteen, Leah became the main cook at her father's mill. She was a marvelous cook and was well known for her bread, raised doughnuts and Apple Brown Betty.
She also graduated from eighth grade from the Charleston Grade School at age fourteen. She was such a sweet unselfish girl that she stayed home from further school to take care of her ailing mother. Her younger sister, Eva, often said that after her mom's health failed, Leah was more like a mother than a sister, and they all went to Leah for hugs and solace. This continued throughout her life.
This same year, Leah was called to teach the Kindergarden class in Sunday School. She loved the calling and held it until she was married.
Now that she was fourteen and camp cook at her father's sawmill, it resulted in a meeting that would change the entire course of her life.
Moroni Jedediah "Rone" Casper hauled ore and freight to the Uintah Basin and also worked for Leah's father. It didn't take long for him to notice the pretty little cook. They became very good friends, but romance took a while to blossom. He was nine years older and thought maybe she'd like a younger man. Somewhere along the line, she convinced him that age made no difference for her.
She was nineteen years old when they married on June 17, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. They went to Provo on the "Heber Creeper" train and then on to Salt Lake City on the Interurban. They were married the next morning. They returned to Charleston the following day. Rone always said "Marrying her was the best thing I ever did."
They settled in Charleston where two little girls were born to them. Donna Maria and three years later LaNora. The girls were given middle names to honor their grandmothers.
During the early years of their marriage, Rone worked construction jobs on the roads at the mills. Leah often worked as a cook on these projects. She also worked at the Heber Hospital for a time as a cook.
Leah spent many hours assisting in the homes at times of illness and childbirth. She opened her home to women to give birth and cared for them for 10 days to two weeks after they gave birth.
-history by granddaughters Janyce Carlson Simmons and Glenna Rogers Anderson (history and photo contributed by Lynn W. Johnson)
Leah Charlottie Thacker was the fifth of thirteen children born to Maria Rawlins and Charles Edwin Thacker.
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Mrs. Leah Thacker Casper
HEBER--Mrs. Leah C. Thacker Casper, 69, 3387 Pearce Dr., Granger, died Thursday, 11:20 a.m. of natural causes at her home. Born December 23, 1891, Daniel, Wasatch County, to Charles Edwin and Maria Price Thacker. Married to Moroni J. Casper, June 7, 1911, Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Lived in Charleston, Wasatch County; Heber, and for the past five years Granger. Active member, LDS Church. President Charleston LDS Ward Relief Society, Member Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Survivors: husband, daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson, Crescent; two granddaughters, three great-grandson, brothers, sisters, C. David, G. Angus, both Heber; Ray, Charleston; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Daniel, Wasatch County; Mrs. Hazel Duke, Provo; Mrs. Olive Miles, Altamont, Duchesne County; Mrs. Eva Williams, Palo Alto, California.
Funeral Monday noon, Heber First-Sixth LDS Ward Chapel, 315 E. 2nd North. Friends call Olpin Mortuary, Heber, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Monday prior to services. Burial Charleston City Cemetery.
-Salt Lake Tribune, October 28, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
GRANGER--Mr. and Mrs. Moroni J. Casper will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday. Friends and relatives are invited to attend an open house at the couple's home, 3387 Pearce Dr. (2750 West) from 2 to 7 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.
Mr. Casper is a son of William Nephi and Agnes McFarland Casper and Mrs. Casper is a daughter of Charles E. and Maria Price Thacker, The couple were married in the Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, June 7, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Casper lived in the Heber Valley until about five years ago when they moved to Granger.
They are the parents of one daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson. They also have four grandchildren.
-Salt Lake Tribune, June 4, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
At the age of fourteen, Leah became the main cook at her father's mill. She was a marvelous cook and was well known for her bread, raised doughnuts and Apple Brown Betty.
She also graduated from eighth grade from the Charleston Grade School at age fourteen. She was such a sweet unselfish girl that she stayed home from further school to take care of her ailing mother. Her younger sister, Eva, often said that after her mom's health failed, Leah was more like a mother than a sister, and they all went to Leah for hugs and solace. This continued throughout her life.
This same year, Leah was called to teach the Kindergarden class in Sunday School. She loved the calling and held it until she was married.
Now that she was fourteen and camp cook at her father's sawmill, it resulted in a meeting that would change the entire course of her life.
Moroni Jedediah "Rone" Casper hauled ore and freight to the Uintah Basin and also worked for Leah's father. It didn't take long for him to notice the pretty little cook. They became very good friends, but romance took a while to blossom. He was nine years older and thought maybe she'd like a younger man. Somewhere along the line, she convinced him that age made no difference for her.
She was nineteen years old when they married on June 17, 1911 in the Salt Lake Temple. They went to Provo on the "Heber Creeper" train and then on to Salt Lake City on the Interurban. They were married the next morning. They returned to Charleston the following day. Rone always said "Marrying her was the best thing I ever did."
They settled in Charleston where two little girls were born to them. Donna Maria and three years later LaNora. The girls were given middle names to honor their grandmothers.
During the early years of their marriage, Rone worked construction jobs on the roads at the mills. Leah often worked as a cook on these projects. She also worked at the Heber Hospital for a time as a cook.
Leah spent many hours assisting in the homes at times of illness and childbirth. She opened her home to women to give birth and cared for them for 10 days to two weeks after they gave birth.
-history by granddaughters Janyce Carlson Simmons and Glenna Rogers Anderson (history and photo contributed by Lynn W. Johnson)
Leah Charlottie Thacker was the fifth of thirteen children born to Maria Rawlins and Charles Edwin Thacker.
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Mrs. Leah Thacker Casper
HEBER--Mrs. Leah C. Thacker Casper, 69, 3387 Pearce Dr., Granger, died Thursday, 11:20 a.m. of natural causes at her home. Born December 23, 1891, Daniel, Wasatch County, to Charles Edwin and Maria Price Thacker. Married to Moroni J. Casper, June 7, 1911, Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Lived in Charleston, Wasatch County; Heber, and for the past five years Granger. Active member, LDS Church. President Charleston LDS Ward Relief Society, Member Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Survivors: husband, daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson, Crescent; two granddaughters, three great-grandson, brothers, sisters, C. David, G. Angus, both Heber; Ray, Charleston; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Daniel, Wasatch County; Mrs. Hazel Duke, Provo; Mrs. Olive Miles, Altamont, Duchesne County; Mrs. Eva Williams, Palo Alto, California.
Funeral Monday noon, Heber First-Sixth LDS Ward Chapel, 315 E. 2nd North. Friends call Olpin Mortuary, Heber, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Monday prior to services. Burial Charleston City Cemetery.
-Salt Lake Tribune, October 28, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
GRANGER--Mr. and Mrs. Moroni J. Casper will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday. Friends and relatives are invited to attend an open house at the couple's home, 3387 Pearce Dr. (2750 West) from 2 to 7 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.
Mr. Casper is a son of William Nephi and Agnes McFarland Casper and Mrs. Casper is a daughter of Charles E. and Maria Price Thacker, The couple were married in the Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, June 7, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Casper lived in the Heber Valley until about five years ago when they moved to Granger.
They are the parents of one daughter, Mrs. Bert (Donna) Carlson. They also have four grandchildren.
-Salt Lake Tribune, June 4, 1961, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Family Members
Siblings
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Charles David Thacker
1883–1968
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Rachel Ann Thacker
1885–1885
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Tessie Maria Thacker Anderson
1887–1922
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William Price Thacker
1890–1891
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Rawlins E. Thacker
1893–1958
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Olive Millie Thacker Miles
1895–1987
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Hazel Thacker Boren
1897–1970
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George Angus Thacker
1899–1979
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Ray Alva Thacker
1900–1961
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Isabell Thacker McGuire
1903–1962
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Eva Thacker Williams
1905–1992
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Grant Thacker
1907–1908
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