Laurence Young Siddoway
Laurence Young Siddoway, age 95, died on July 1, at his home in Vernal, Utah. He was born on Jan. 20, 1914, at the Power Plant on Ashley Creek in Vernal, which furnished the first electricity to the Ashley Valley. His father was Francis Armstrong Siddoway and his mother was Ellen Page Young Siddoway.
Laurence married Merle Jensen on July 21, 1934, in Vernal. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 12, 1934. They were parents to three children: Lou Ellen, Don Laurence, and Jeanne. His loving wife of 74 years preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son Don; his parents; and his brothers, Ardath and Francis.
Laurence is survived by one sister, Catherine Crowton of Riverton;. He is also survived by his daughters, Lou Ellen (Bob) Hunt of Grand Junction, Colo., and Jeanne (Ken) Anderton of Vernal; by seven grandchildren, Lori (Bleu) Harper, Susan Manes, Gary (Penny) Hunt, Michele (Don) Nicholson, Melanie (Robert) Blaser, Camille (Jeremy) Johnston, and Angelie Anderton, and by 13 great grandchildren.
L. Y. attended Uintah High School and graduated as Salutatorian in 1932. He was active in sports, particularly basketball and baseball. He attended Brigham Young University where he played freshman basketball.
Laurence made many outstanding contributions to his community and to the State of Utah. He was a Vernal Jaycees President and later the Vice President of the Utah State Jaycees. He was on the committee representing Jaycees which organized the Vernal Chamber of Commerce and became the second Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Later, he was the President of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he promoted business and tourism in our area and State. He also served as President of the five state U. S. Highway 40 Association. In 1977, Laurence received the Vernal Area Chamber's Outstanding Citizen Award.
His major contribution was in helping develop our valuable natural resource – water. For 27 years he spearheaded efforts for the Colorado River Storage Project and the Central Utah Project. With other outstanding leaders, he was able to see the completion of the Flaming Gorge Dam, Steinaker Reservoir, Red Fleet Reservoir, and many other water projects. He made over 50 trips to Washington D. C. to work for the completion of these projects.
He was the first Utahn to become President of the seven state Colorado Water Users Association, and served on that board for several years. He was on the committee to help organize the Uintah Water Conservancy District and served as the Manager for many years. He worked extensively with the Department of Interior and the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, and was recognized by them for his 27 years of dedicated service in water development.
Another important part of his life included the 35 annual trips that he made into the beautiful Uintah Mountains with Hugh Colton, Whit Hammond, Bill Gibson and others. Laurence was also known for his love of golf, and he was an excellent golfer. He had the pleasure of shooting two "Holes in One".
Laurence has set a great example for his family with the service that he has given to his community, his State, and to his church. He worked hard, and he was honest and dependable in all he did. He expected the best from himself and he expected the best from his family. He was proud of his pioneer heritage and that he carried the Young name from his great grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Young, brother of Brigham Young.
Laurence, along with his wife Merle, was called as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple and later in the Vernal Temple. Even in these last years, he continued to attend the temple each Friday, and had repeatedly expressed his appreciation for being able to attend. He was also happy to serve as finance chairman in helping to build the Maeser 3rd Ward Chapel, and the Maeser Stake Center.
He loved his family, his church, and his community. He will be greatly missed.
Interment took place at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Vernal Express, July 8, 2009
Laurence Young Siddoway, age 95, died on July 1, at his home in Vernal, Utah. He was born on Jan. 20, 1914, at the Power Plant on Ashley Creek in Vernal, which furnished the first electricity to the Ashley Valley. His father was Francis Armstrong Siddoway and his mother was Ellen Page Young Siddoway.
Laurence married Merle Jensen on July 21, 1934, in Vernal. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 12, 1934. They were parents to three children: Lou Ellen, Don Laurence, and Jeanne. His loving wife of 74 years preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son Don; his parents; and his brothers, Ardath and Francis.
Laurence is survived by one sister, Catherine Crowton of Riverton;. He is also survived by his daughters, Lou Ellen (Bob) Hunt of Grand Junction, Colo., and Jeanne (Ken) Anderton of Vernal; by seven grandchildren, Lori (Bleu) Harper, Susan Manes, Gary (Penny) Hunt, Michele (Don) Nicholson, Melanie (Robert) Blaser, Camille (Jeremy) Johnston, and Angelie Anderton, and by 13 great grandchildren.
L. Y. attended Uintah High School and graduated as Salutatorian in 1932. He was active in sports, particularly basketball and baseball. He attended Brigham Young University where he played freshman basketball.
Laurence made many outstanding contributions to his community and to the State of Utah. He was a Vernal Jaycees President and later the Vice President of the Utah State Jaycees. He was on the committee representing Jaycees which organized the Vernal Chamber of Commerce and became the second Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Later, he was the President of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he promoted business and tourism in our area and State. He also served as President of the five state U. S. Highway 40 Association. In 1977, Laurence received the Vernal Area Chamber's Outstanding Citizen Award.
His major contribution was in helping develop our valuable natural resource – water. For 27 years he spearheaded efforts for the Colorado River Storage Project and the Central Utah Project. With other outstanding leaders, he was able to see the completion of the Flaming Gorge Dam, Steinaker Reservoir, Red Fleet Reservoir, and many other water projects. He made over 50 trips to Washington D. C. to work for the completion of these projects.
He was the first Utahn to become President of the seven state Colorado Water Users Association, and served on that board for several years. He was on the committee to help organize the Uintah Water Conservancy District and served as the Manager for many years. He worked extensively with the Department of Interior and the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, and was recognized by them for his 27 years of dedicated service in water development.
Another important part of his life included the 35 annual trips that he made into the beautiful Uintah Mountains with Hugh Colton, Whit Hammond, Bill Gibson and others. Laurence was also known for his love of golf, and he was an excellent golfer. He had the pleasure of shooting two "Holes in One".
Laurence has set a great example for his family with the service that he has given to his community, his State, and to his church. He worked hard, and he was honest and dependable in all he did. He expected the best from himself and he expected the best from his family. He was proud of his pioneer heritage and that he carried the Young name from his great grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Young, brother of Brigham Young.
Laurence, along with his wife Merle, was called as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple and later in the Vernal Temple. Even in these last years, he continued to attend the temple each Friday, and had repeatedly expressed his appreciation for being able to attend. He was also happy to serve as finance chairman in helping to build the Maeser 3rd Ward Chapel, and the Maeser Stake Center.
He loved his family, his church, and his community. He will be greatly missed.
Interment took place at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Vernal Express, July 8, 2009
Laurence Young Siddoway
Laurence Young Siddoway, age 95, died on July 1, at his home in Vernal, Utah. He was born on Jan. 20, 1914, at the Power Plant on Ashley Creek in Vernal, which furnished the first electricity to the Ashley Valley. His father was Francis Armstrong Siddoway and his mother was Ellen Page Young Siddoway.
Laurence married Merle Jensen on July 21, 1934, in Vernal. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 12, 1934. They were parents to three children: Lou Ellen, Don Laurence, and Jeanne. His loving wife of 74 years preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son Don; his parents; and his brothers, Ardath and Francis.
Laurence is survived by one sister, Catherine Crowton of Riverton;. He is also survived by his daughters, Lou Ellen (Bob) Hunt of Grand Junction, Colo., and Jeanne (Ken) Anderton of Vernal; by seven grandchildren, Lori (Bleu) Harper, Susan Manes, Gary (Penny) Hunt, Michele (Don) Nicholson, Melanie (Robert) Blaser, Camille (Jeremy) Johnston, and Angelie Anderton, and by 13 great grandchildren.
L. Y. attended Uintah High School and graduated as Salutatorian in 1932. He was active in sports, particularly basketball and baseball. He attended Brigham Young University where he played freshman basketball.
Laurence made many outstanding contributions to his community and to the State of Utah. He was a Vernal Jaycees President and later the Vice President of the Utah State Jaycees. He was on the committee representing Jaycees which organized the Vernal Chamber of Commerce and became the second Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Later, he was the President of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he promoted business and tourism in our area and State. He also served as President of the five state U. S. Highway 40 Association. In 1977, Laurence received the Vernal Area Chamber's Outstanding Citizen Award.
His major contribution was in helping develop our valuable natural resource – water. For 27 years he spearheaded efforts for the Colorado River Storage Project and the Central Utah Project. With other outstanding leaders, he was able to see the completion of the Flaming Gorge Dam, Steinaker Reservoir, Red Fleet Reservoir, and many other water projects. He made over 50 trips to Washington D. C. to work for the completion of these projects.
He was the first Utahn to become President of the seven state Colorado Water Users Association, and served on that board for several years. He was on the committee to help organize the Uintah Water Conservancy District and served as the Manager for many years. He worked extensively with the Department of Interior and the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, and was recognized by them for his 27 years of dedicated service in water development.
Another important part of his life included the 35 annual trips that he made into the beautiful Uintah Mountains with Hugh Colton, Whit Hammond, Bill Gibson and others. Laurence was also known for his love of golf, and he was an excellent golfer. He had the pleasure of shooting two "Holes in One".
Laurence has set a great example for his family with the service that he has given to his community, his State, and to his church. He worked hard, and he was honest and dependable in all he did. He expected the best from himself and he expected the best from his family. He was proud of his pioneer heritage and that he carried the Young name from his great grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Young, brother of Brigham Young.
Laurence, along with his wife Merle, was called as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple and later in the Vernal Temple. Even in these last years, he continued to attend the temple each Friday, and had repeatedly expressed his appreciation for being able to attend. He was also happy to serve as finance chairman in helping to build the Maeser 3rd Ward Chapel, and the Maeser Stake Center.
He loved his family, his church, and his community. He will be greatly missed.
Interment took place at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Vernal Express, July 8, 2009
Laurence Young Siddoway, age 95, died on July 1, at his home in Vernal, Utah. He was born on Jan. 20, 1914, at the Power Plant on Ashley Creek in Vernal, which furnished the first electricity to the Ashley Valley. His father was Francis Armstrong Siddoway and his mother was Ellen Page Young Siddoway.
Laurence married Merle Jensen on July 21, 1934, in Vernal. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 12, 1934. They were parents to three children: Lou Ellen, Don Laurence, and Jeanne. His loving wife of 74 years preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son Don; his parents; and his brothers, Ardath and Francis.
Laurence is survived by one sister, Catherine Crowton of Riverton;. He is also survived by his daughters, Lou Ellen (Bob) Hunt of Grand Junction, Colo., and Jeanne (Ken) Anderton of Vernal; by seven grandchildren, Lori (Bleu) Harper, Susan Manes, Gary (Penny) Hunt, Michele (Don) Nicholson, Melanie (Robert) Blaser, Camille (Jeremy) Johnston, and Angelie Anderton, and by 13 great grandchildren.
L. Y. attended Uintah High School and graduated as Salutatorian in 1932. He was active in sports, particularly basketball and baseball. He attended Brigham Young University where he played freshman basketball.
Laurence made many outstanding contributions to his community and to the State of Utah. He was a Vernal Jaycees President and later the Vice President of the Utah State Jaycees. He was on the committee representing Jaycees which organized the Vernal Chamber of Commerce and became the second Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Later, he was the President of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he promoted business and tourism in our area and State. He also served as President of the five state U. S. Highway 40 Association. In 1977, Laurence received the Vernal Area Chamber's Outstanding Citizen Award.
His major contribution was in helping develop our valuable natural resource – water. For 27 years he spearheaded efforts for the Colorado River Storage Project and the Central Utah Project. With other outstanding leaders, he was able to see the completion of the Flaming Gorge Dam, Steinaker Reservoir, Red Fleet Reservoir, and many other water projects. He made over 50 trips to Washington D. C. to work for the completion of these projects.
He was the first Utahn to become President of the seven state Colorado Water Users Association, and served on that board for several years. He was on the committee to help organize the Uintah Water Conservancy District and served as the Manager for many years. He worked extensively with the Department of Interior and the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, and was recognized by them for his 27 years of dedicated service in water development.
Another important part of his life included the 35 annual trips that he made into the beautiful Uintah Mountains with Hugh Colton, Whit Hammond, Bill Gibson and others. Laurence was also known for his love of golf, and he was an excellent golfer. He had the pleasure of shooting two "Holes in One".
Laurence has set a great example for his family with the service that he has given to his community, his State, and to his church. He worked hard, and he was honest and dependable in all he did. He expected the best from himself and he expected the best from his family. He was proud of his pioneer heritage and that he carried the Young name from his great grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Young, brother of Brigham Young.
Laurence, along with his wife Merle, was called as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple and later in the Vernal Temple. Even in these last years, he continued to attend the temple each Friday, and had repeatedly expressed his appreciation for being able to attend. He was also happy to serve as finance chairman in helping to build the Maeser 3rd Ward Chapel, and the Maeser Stake Center.
He loved his family, his church, and his community. He will be greatly missed.
Interment took place at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Vernal Express, July 8, 2009
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