SALT LAKE CITY - Mrs. Jennie May Hughes Brockbank, 87, of 470 13th E., former Ogden resident, died of natural causes at her home Sunday.
Mrs. Brockbank was born Dec 12, 1886, in Spanish Fork, a daughter of William Bowen and Louisa McKell Hughes.
She was married to Albert Goodson Brockbank on Feb. 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Oct. 23, 1949.
An active member of the LDS Church, she worked in the Primary and Relief Society where she served as president of the Ensign and Emigration stakes.
She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and had served as captain and captain in the Yalecrest Camp, and recently served on the Central Camp Board.
She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers Club.
She received her education in Spanish Fork and Weber Academy in Ogden.
Surviving are two daughters and one son, W. Hughes Brockbank, Mrs. Deward D. (Anna Lou) Hopkins, both of Salt Lake City; Mrs. M. Paul (Beverly) Southwick, Ogden; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Delbert B. Hughes, Ronald E. Hughes, Mrs. S. Norris (Myrtle) Ingham, Mrs. Jesse Marlin (Gladys) Herrington, all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Arthur O. (Mary) Williams, Milford; George D. Hughes, Yuba City, Calif.; Albert C. Hughes, La Mirada, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may call tonight from 6 to 8 and Wednesday one hour prior to services.
Burial in the Shrine of Memories Mausoleum. The family suggests contributions be made to the Albert G. Brockbank heart fund, University of Utah Medical Center.
Ogden Standard-Examiner, January 29, 1974, Page 14
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Jennie May Hughes, the fourth child of William Bowen Hughes and Louisa Stewart McKell, was born December 12, 1886, at Spanish Fork, Utah. Jennie, who was barely three at the time of her mother's death, remembered her mother's long jet-black hair which reached below her knees. She also remembered being at the cemetery and "hearing the horrible sound of the dirt as it was shoveled into the grave and struck the wooden box which contained the casket." When Jennie spoke of her mother's death and later when her husband died, she would say, "Life separates sometimes but death cannot part. And Love will last beyond them both."
Jennie married Albert Goodson Brockbank on February 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were a devoted couple who worked together to raise a wonderful family. Their first child, Anna Louisa, was born on June 19, 1907, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was followed by another daughter, Allene, born February 8, 1910, and then their only son, William Hughes, was born June 27, 1915. It was a sad time for the family when a baby daughter, Norma, was born on April 3, 1918, but only lived twenty-three days. Their fifth and last child, Beverly, was born on January 8, 1924.
Jennie's patriarchal blessing said she was blessed with a kind and affectionate heart. All who knew and associated with her felt of that kindness and affection which radiated from her. Her family and those who knew her have described her as a most gracious, thoughtful, generous, and loving lady. She was also a very supportive person who totally supported her husband in the home and in his business ventures, her children through their times of sorrow and trials, and her grandchildren in their times of need.
She extended this love beyond her family to her neighbors and ward members. During the depression she filled a red wagon with food, blankets, soaps, etc., and delivered supplies to those in need.
She loved to bake and share with others. Her specialty was a delicious chocolate cake with seven minute icing. She always served her wonderful meals most elegantly at the big round dining room table in their beautiful sunroom. She kept her home immaculate as she had great pride in her home as well as in her herself and her appearance. She continued to educate herself building upon the schooling she had received in Spanish Fork and at Weber State Academy in Ogden.
Jennie and Albert were always hospitable to anyone who needed a place to stay – Grandmother Brockbank, Grandpa and Grandma McKell, nieces, and friends, as well as Allene and her baby daughter when Allene's husband suddenly passed away.
They, also, were generous with their lovely cabin in Provo Canyon. It was a peaceful retreat where they enjoyed spending time. This was where Jennie recuperated when she contacted polio, the dreadful disease of the forties. Because of the polio and then falling and injuring her leg when was in her early eighties, she had to have the leg amputated. This had to be so difficult for her, but she always had a cheerful look and an encouraging word for everyone who visited her at her apartment on 13th East and then later in a nursing home.
When Albert passed away on October 23, 1949, there was a huge void in her life. However, she continued to serve others. When she passed away on January 27, 1974, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune both had articles stating, "Salt Lake Civic Leader dies at 87". She had been active in the L.D.S. Church working in the Primary Association and as Relief Society president of the Ensign and Emigration Stakes. As a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, she served as chaplain. She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers' Club, serving as president from 1938 to 1939, and again from 1945 to 1946.
Jennie was truly an elect lady and as her patriarchal blessing stated "her posterity will call her blessed", and we do. She has given us a great heritage for which we are most grateful.
A biography written by her granddaughter, Kathallene Kinney Homer
Mrs. Brockbank was born Dec 12, 1886, in Spanish Fork, a daughter of William Bowen and Louisa McKell Hughes.
She was married to Albert Goodson Brockbank on Feb. 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Oct. 23, 1949.
An active member of the LDS Church, she worked in the Primary and Relief Society where she served as president of the Ensign and Emigration stakes.
She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and had served as captain and captain in the Yalecrest Camp, and recently served on the Central Camp Board.
She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers Club.
She received her education in Spanish Fork and Weber Academy in Ogden.
Surviving are two daughters and one son, W. Hughes Brockbank, Mrs. Deward D. (Anna Lou) Hopkins, both of Salt Lake City; Mrs. M. Paul (Beverly) Southwick, Ogden; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Delbert B. Hughes, Ronald E. Hughes, Mrs. S. Norris (Myrtle) Ingham, Mrs. Jesse Marlin (Gladys) Herrington, all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Arthur O. (Mary) Williams, Milford; George D. Hughes, Yuba City, Calif.; Albert C. Hughes, La Mirada, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may call tonight from 6 to 8 and Wednesday one hour prior to services.
Burial in the Shrine of Memories Mausoleum. The family suggests contributions be made to the Albert G. Brockbank heart fund, University of Utah Medical Center.
Ogden Standard-Examiner, January 29, 1974, Page 14
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Jennie May Hughes, the fourth child of William Bowen Hughes and Louisa Stewart McKell, was born December 12, 1886, at Spanish Fork, Utah. Jennie, who was barely three at the time of her mother's death, remembered her mother's long jet-black hair which reached below her knees. She also remembered being at the cemetery and "hearing the horrible sound of the dirt as it was shoveled into the grave and struck the wooden box which contained the casket." When Jennie spoke of her mother's death and later when her husband died, she would say, "Life separates sometimes but death cannot part. And Love will last beyond them both."
Jennie married Albert Goodson Brockbank on February 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were a devoted couple who worked together to raise a wonderful family. Their first child, Anna Louisa, was born on June 19, 1907, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was followed by another daughter, Allene, born February 8, 1910, and then their only son, William Hughes, was born June 27, 1915. It was a sad time for the family when a baby daughter, Norma, was born on April 3, 1918, but only lived twenty-three days. Their fifth and last child, Beverly, was born on January 8, 1924.
Jennie's patriarchal blessing said she was blessed with a kind and affectionate heart. All who knew and associated with her felt of that kindness and affection which radiated from her. Her family and those who knew her have described her as a most gracious, thoughtful, generous, and loving lady. She was also a very supportive person who totally supported her husband in the home and in his business ventures, her children through their times of sorrow and trials, and her grandchildren in their times of need.
She extended this love beyond her family to her neighbors and ward members. During the depression she filled a red wagon with food, blankets, soaps, etc., and delivered supplies to those in need.
She loved to bake and share with others. Her specialty was a delicious chocolate cake with seven minute icing. She always served her wonderful meals most elegantly at the big round dining room table in their beautiful sunroom. She kept her home immaculate as she had great pride in her home as well as in her herself and her appearance. She continued to educate herself building upon the schooling she had received in Spanish Fork and at Weber State Academy in Ogden.
Jennie and Albert were always hospitable to anyone who needed a place to stay – Grandmother Brockbank, Grandpa and Grandma McKell, nieces, and friends, as well as Allene and her baby daughter when Allene's husband suddenly passed away.
They, also, were generous with their lovely cabin in Provo Canyon. It was a peaceful retreat where they enjoyed spending time. This was where Jennie recuperated when she contacted polio, the dreadful disease of the forties. Because of the polio and then falling and injuring her leg when was in her early eighties, she had to have the leg amputated. This had to be so difficult for her, but she always had a cheerful look and an encouraging word for everyone who visited her at her apartment on 13th East and then later in a nursing home.
When Albert passed away on October 23, 1949, there was a huge void in her life. However, she continued to serve others. When she passed away on January 27, 1974, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune both had articles stating, "Salt Lake Civic Leader dies at 87". She had been active in the L.D.S. Church working in the Primary Association and as Relief Society president of the Ensign and Emigration Stakes. As a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, she served as chaplain. She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers' Club, serving as president from 1938 to 1939, and again from 1945 to 1946.
Jennie was truly an elect lady and as her patriarchal blessing stated "her posterity will call her blessed", and we do. She has given us a great heritage for which we are most grateful.
A biography written by her granddaughter, Kathallene Kinney Homer
SALT LAKE CITY - Mrs. Jennie May Hughes Brockbank, 87, of 470 13th E., former Ogden resident, died of natural causes at her home Sunday.
Mrs. Brockbank was born Dec 12, 1886, in Spanish Fork, a daughter of William Bowen and Louisa McKell Hughes.
She was married to Albert Goodson Brockbank on Feb. 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Oct. 23, 1949.
An active member of the LDS Church, she worked in the Primary and Relief Society where she served as president of the Ensign and Emigration stakes.
She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and had served as captain and captain in the Yalecrest Camp, and recently served on the Central Camp Board.
She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers Club.
She received her education in Spanish Fork and Weber Academy in Ogden.
Surviving are two daughters and one son, W. Hughes Brockbank, Mrs. Deward D. (Anna Lou) Hopkins, both of Salt Lake City; Mrs. M. Paul (Beverly) Southwick, Ogden; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Delbert B. Hughes, Ronald E. Hughes, Mrs. S. Norris (Myrtle) Ingham, Mrs. Jesse Marlin (Gladys) Herrington, all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Arthur O. (Mary) Williams, Milford; George D. Hughes, Yuba City, Calif.; Albert C. Hughes, La Mirada, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may call tonight from 6 to 8 and Wednesday one hour prior to services.
Burial in the Shrine of Memories Mausoleum. The family suggests contributions be made to the Albert G. Brockbank heart fund, University of Utah Medical Center.
Ogden Standard-Examiner, January 29, 1974, Page 14
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Jennie May Hughes, the fourth child of William Bowen Hughes and Louisa Stewart McKell, was born December 12, 1886, at Spanish Fork, Utah. Jennie, who was barely three at the time of her mother's death, remembered her mother's long jet-black hair which reached below her knees. She also remembered being at the cemetery and "hearing the horrible sound of the dirt as it was shoveled into the grave and struck the wooden box which contained the casket." When Jennie spoke of her mother's death and later when her husband died, she would say, "Life separates sometimes but death cannot part. And Love will last beyond them both."
Jennie married Albert Goodson Brockbank on February 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were a devoted couple who worked together to raise a wonderful family. Their first child, Anna Louisa, was born on June 19, 1907, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was followed by another daughter, Allene, born February 8, 1910, and then their only son, William Hughes, was born June 27, 1915. It was a sad time for the family when a baby daughter, Norma, was born on April 3, 1918, but only lived twenty-three days. Their fifth and last child, Beverly, was born on January 8, 1924.
Jennie's patriarchal blessing said she was blessed with a kind and affectionate heart. All who knew and associated with her felt of that kindness and affection which radiated from her. Her family and those who knew her have described her as a most gracious, thoughtful, generous, and loving lady. She was also a very supportive person who totally supported her husband in the home and in his business ventures, her children through their times of sorrow and trials, and her grandchildren in their times of need.
She extended this love beyond her family to her neighbors and ward members. During the depression she filled a red wagon with food, blankets, soaps, etc., and delivered supplies to those in need.
She loved to bake and share with others. Her specialty was a delicious chocolate cake with seven minute icing. She always served her wonderful meals most elegantly at the big round dining room table in their beautiful sunroom. She kept her home immaculate as she had great pride in her home as well as in her herself and her appearance. She continued to educate herself building upon the schooling she had received in Spanish Fork and at Weber State Academy in Ogden.
Jennie and Albert were always hospitable to anyone who needed a place to stay – Grandmother Brockbank, Grandpa and Grandma McKell, nieces, and friends, as well as Allene and her baby daughter when Allene's husband suddenly passed away.
They, also, were generous with their lovely cabin in Provo Canyon. It was a peaceful retreat where they enjoyed spending time. This was where Jennie recuperated when she contacted polio, the dreadful disease of the forties. Because of the polio and then falling and injuring her leg when was in her early eighties, she had to have the leg amputated. This had to be so difficult for her, but she always had a cheerful look and an encouraging word for everyone who visited her at her apartment on 13th East and then later in a nursing home.
When Albert passed away on October 23, 1949, there was a huge void in her life. However, she continued to serve others. When she passed away on January 27, 1974, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune both had articles stating, "Salt Lake Civic Leader dies at 87". She had been active in the L.D.S. Church working in the Primary Association and as Relief Society president of the Ensign and Emigration Stakes. As a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, she served as chaplain. She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers' Club, serving as president from 1938 to 1939, and again from 1945 to 1946.
Jennie was truly an elect lady and as her patriarchal blessing stated "her posterity will call her blessed", and we do. She has given us a great heritage for which we are most grateful.
A biography written by her granddaughter, Kathallene Kinney Homer
Mrs. Brockbank was born Dec 12, 1886, in Spanish Fork, a daughter of William Bowen and Louisa McKell Hughes.
She was married to Albert Goodson Brockbank on Feb. 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Oct. 23, 1949.
An active member of the LDS Church, she worked in the Primary and Relief Society where she served as president of the Ensign and Emigration stakes.
She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and had served as captain and captain in the Yalecrest Camp, and recently served on the Central Camp Board.
She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers Club.
She received her education in Spanish Fork and Weber Academy in Ogden.
Surviving are two daughters and one son, W. Hughes Brockbank, Mrs. Deward D. (Anna Lou) Hopkins, both of Salt Lake City; Mrs. M. Paul (Beverly) Southwick, Ogden; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Delbert B. Hughes, Ronald E. Hughes, Mrs. S. Norris (Myrtle) Ingham, Mrs. Jesse Marlin (Gladys) Herrington, all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Arthur O. (Mary) Williams, Milford; George D. Hughes, Yuba City, Calif.; Albert C. Hughes, La Mirada, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may call tonight from 6 to 8 and Wednesday one hour prior to services.
Burial in the Shrine of Memories Mausoleum. The family suggests contributions be made to the Albert G. Brockbank heart fund, University of Utah Medical Center.
Ogden Standard-Examiner, January 29, 1974, Page 14
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Jennie May Hughes, the fourth child of William Bowen Hughes and Louisa Stewart McKell, was born December 12, 1886, at Spanish Fork, Utah. Jennie, who was barely three at the time of her mother's death, remembered her mother's long jet-black hair which reached below her knees. She also remembered being at the cemetery and "hearing the horrible sound of the dirt as it was shoveled into the grave and struck the wooden box which contained the casket." When Jennie spoke of her mother's death and later when her husband died, she would say, "Life separates sometimes but death cannot part. And Love will last beyond them both."
Jennie married Albert Goodson Brockbank on February 15, 1905, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were a devoted couple who worked together to raise a wonderful family. Their first child, Anna Louisa, was born on June 19, 1907, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was followed by another daughter, Allene, born February 8, 1910, and then their only son, William Hughes, was born June 27, 1915. It was a sad time for the family when a baby daughter, Norma, was born on April 3, 1918, but only lived twenty-three days. Their fifth and last child, Beverly, was born on January 8, 1924.
Jennie's patriarchal blessing said she was blessed with a kind and affectionate heart. All who knew and associated with her felt of that kindness and affection which radiated from her. Her family and those who knew her have described her as a most gracious, thoughtful, generous, and loving lady. She was also a very supportive person who totally supported her husband in the home and in his business ventures, her children through their times of sorrow and trials, and her grandchildren in their times of need.
She extended this love beyond her family to her neighbors and ward members. During the depression she filled a red wagon with food, blankets, soaps, etc., and delivered supplies to those in need.
She loved to bake and share with others. Her specialty was a delicious chocolate cake with seven minute icing. She always served her wonderful meals most elegantly at the big round dining room table in their beautiful sunroom. She kept her home immaculate as she had great pride in her home as well as in her herself and her appearance. She continued to educate herself building upon the schooling she had received in Spanish Fork and at Weber State Academy in Ogden.
Jennie and Albert were always hospitable to anyone who needed a place to stay – Grandmother Brockbank, Grandpa and Grandma McKell, nieces, and friends, as well as Allene and her baby daughter when Allene's husband suddenly passed away.
They, also, were generous with their lovely cabin in Provo Canyon. It was a peaceful retreat where they enjoyed spending time. This was where Jennie recuperated when she contacted polio, the dreadful disease of the forties. Because of the polio and then falling and injuring her leg when was in her early eighties, she had to have the leg amputated. This had to be so difficult for her, but she always had a cheerful look and an encouraging word for everyone who visited her at her apartment on 13th East and then later in a nursing home.
When Albert passed away on October 23, 1949, there was a huge void in her life. However, she continued to serve others. When she passed away on January 27, 1974, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune both had articles stating, "Salt Lake Civic Leader dies at 87". She had been active in the L.D.S. Church working in the Primary Association and as Relief Society president of the Ensign and Emigration Stakes. As a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, she served as chaplain. She was also active in the Salt Lake Mothers' Club, serving as president from 1938 to 1939, and again from 1945 to 1946.
Jennie was truly an elect lady and as her patriarchal blessing stated "her posterity will call her blessed", and we do. She has given us a great heritage for which we are most grateful.
A biography written by her granddaughter, Kathallene Kinney Homer
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