12 June 12, 1883 – 19 November 19, 1921
Son of Jacob and Kathryn (Neaf) HAFEN.~SKULL FRACTURE PROVES FATAL
Mount Pleasant Cattleman Victim of Accident
MOUNT PLEASANT, November 13 -- Wilford HAFEN, 39, prominent young farmer and cattleman of this place, died at 4:00 o'clock this afternoon from injuries sustained Friday afternoon while rounding up stock in the fields west of town. It is believed that HAFEN was thrown from his horse and dragged considerable distance when his foot caught in the stirrup.
He was unconscious when neighbors found him lying in the field. Examination by a physician disclosed, among other injuries, a fracture at the skull base. He died today without regaining consciousness. Surviving him are the widow and three sons.
(Published in The Salt Lake Telegram (Salt Lake City, UT), Sunday, November 20, 1921.)~SERVICES HELD FOR CHURCHMAN
Wilford HAFEN, Choir Manager, Laid to Rest
MOUNT PLEASANT, November 24 -- Funeral Services were held Tuesday afternoon at the North Ward Chapel for Wilford HAFEN, who died last Saturday from injuries suffered when his horse fell with him. The Services were conducted by Bishop H. C. Jacobs. Music was furnished by the choir, with special numbers by Elida Staker and George Squires. A male quartet, consisting of Harold Olverson, George Squires, Lloyd Barton and Theodore Christensen, sang.
Miss Marjorie Winter and Tom Tomlinson sang. The speakers were William Olsen, William E. Watson, J. W. Anderson, President A. Merz and Bishop Jacobs. The opening and closing prayers were offered by Joseph Sheely and S. M. Nielsen. The grave was dedicated by H. C. Jacobs.
Mr. HAFEN was born in this city June 12, 1882. He was married to Miss Carrie NIELSEN October 19, 1907. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Boyd, Neil and Bert. His mother, Mrs. Kathryn HAFEN, and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Emil HAFEN, Mrs. Lizetta BECK, Mrs. Lydia HANSEN, Mrs. Harmena RASMUSSEN, Mrs. Pauline SEELY and Mrs. Anna JOHNSEN, all of Mount Pleasant; Mrs. Frank HANSEN of Moroni and Mrs. Rosetta BRANDSTEAD of Melba, Idaho.
Mr. HAFEN was an active church worker, having been manager of the North Ward choir for several years, and which position he held at the time of his death. He was a member of the National Guard for several years.
(Published in The Salt Lake Telegram (Salt Lake City, UT), Thursday, November 24, 1921.)
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12 June 12, 1883 – 19 November 19, 1921
Son of Jacob and Kathryn (Neaf) HAFEN.~SKULL FRACTURE PROVES FATAL
Mount Pleasant Cattleman Victim of Accident
MOUNT PLEASANT, November 13 -- Wilford HAFEN, 39, prominent young farmer and cattleman of this place, died at 4:00 o'clock this afternoon from injuries sustained Friday afternoon while rounding up stock in the fields west of town. It is believed that HAFEN was thrown from his horse and dragged considerable distance when his foot caught in the stirrup.
He was unconscious when neighbors found him lying in the field. Examination by a physician disclosed, among other injuries, a fracture at the skull base. He died today without regaining consciousness. Surviving him are the widow and three sons.
(Published in The Salt Lake Telegram (Salt Lake City, UT), Sunday, November 20, 1921.)~SERVICES HELD FOR CHURCHMAN
Wilford HAFEN, Choir Manager, Laid to Rest
MOUNT PLEASANT, November 24 -- Funeral Services were held Tuesday afternoon at the North Ward Chapel for Wilford HAFEN, who died last Saturday from injuries suffered when his horse fell with him. The Services were conducted by Bishop H. C. Jacobs. Music was furnished by the choir, with special numbers by Elida Staker and George Squires. A male quartet, consisting of Harold Olverson, George Squires, Lloyd Barton and Theodore Christensen, sang.
Miss Marjorie Winter and Tom Tomlinson sang. The speakers were William Olsen, William E. Watson, J. W. Anderson, President A. Merz and Bishop Jacobs. The opening and closing prayers were offered by Joseph Sheely and S. M. Nielsen. The grave was dedicated by H. C. Jacobs.
Mr. HAFEN was born in this city June 12, 1882. He was married to Miss Carrie NIELSEN October 19, 1907. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Boyd, Neil and Bert. His mother, Mrs. Kathryn HAFEN, and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Emil HAFEN, Mrs. Lizetta BECK, Mrs. Lydia HANSEN, Mrs. Harmena RASMUSSEN, Mrs. Pauline SEELY and Mrs. Anna JOHNSEN, all of Mount Pleasant; Mrs. Frank HANSEN of Moroni and Mrs. Rosetta BRANDSTEAD of Melba, Idaho.
Mr. HAFEN was an active church worker, having been manager of the North Ward choir for several years, and which position he held at the time of his death. He was a member of the National Guard for several years.
(Published in The Salt Lake Telegram (Salt Lake City, UT), Thursday, November 24, 1921.)
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