LIFE SKETCH FOR :
Iva (Ivy) Rachel Metcalf Morris born June 23, 1899, the ninth of ten children to William David and Mary Eliza Hancey Metcalf, early pioneer homesteaders in the Snake River Valley.
A premature baby, Iva entered this life at slightly under 4 pounds. Tiny and frail, she was carried around on a pillow for the first few months. Her first home, in remodeled form. still stands on the northwest corner of Iona Road and Ririe Highway.
Her father was active in Idaho politics. A member of the Idaho Silver Party, which for a brief period controlled Idaho's political life, he served on Idaho's first and third legislature with such notables as William Borah and Fred Dubois.
Members of the LDS Church, the family attended church services in Iona Ward. Iva attended Crowley School, walking during spring and fall and sharing bobsled rides with neighbor children during winter. She was later graduated from the eighth grade at Crowley.
Childhood years were typical of large pioneer families, housework and chores, with activities limited to church and community socials and dances, traveling by team and buggy or bobsled.
Iva met Frank Morris at a Halloween dance in Garfield. Following a courtship of several months, Iva Rachel Metcalf married Franklin Newberry Morris, Jr. July 15, 1916 in the Idaho Falls Courthouse, present site of the Sherwin - Williams Paint Store.
Their first home was in the New Sweden area where both Iva and Frank worked for the Carl Peterson family. That fall they returned to the Cooper farm near the Metcalf home. Frank at 105 pounds and Iva at 90 pounds presented a youthful image. While walking home from the Metcalf farm, they were offered a ride and were asked, " Are you kids on your way home from school ?"
In the spring of 1917, they moved to Utah, where Frank worked in the mine at Ophir. Their first son, Keith Newell, was born at Lehi, Utah, December 15,1917. Iva returned to Idaho for her father's funeral, January 11, 1918, leaving the newborn son with friends. He contracted whooping cough and later pneumonia, resulting in his death February 27, 1918, at the age of just over 2 months.
Frank and Iva returned to Idaho in June, 1918, where Frank worked for farmers in the Milo and Rigby areas. they bought and moved to the family home in Ucon, September 1919, where Frank worked for the Simmons and Woolf Store. A second son, Wayne Metcalf, was born at the Ucon home November 15, 1920. A third son, unnamed, was stillborn at the Ucon home February 9,1922.
Iva was baptized and confirmed a member of the LDS Church, April 15, 1923.
Due to lack of work, Frank and Iva returned to the Utah mine fields later in 1923. When the Utah mines closed, Frank moved to Pioche, Nevada mines and Iva returned to her parents home in Idaho. With the death of Iva's mother, Frank returned to Idaho and their Ucon home in March 1926.
A fourth son, Lloyd Frank, was born here July 12, 1928. Again seeking work, Frank moved to Mackay, Idaho, that fall and worked the mines, batching with Wilford Clayton, Art Forbush, Charles Hill and William Webb. Iva stayed in Mackay for a brief period but then returned home to Ucon.
During Frank's stay in Mackay, their second son, Wayne, died at their Ucon home February 9, 1929. Frank again returned to Mackay leaving Iva to care for their son Lloyd and the Ucon home.
During Frank's absence Iva drove back and forth cutting potatoes for area farmers. During one of those trips a bee flew in the car window, and because of her lifelong fear of bees, Iva left the car. This incident caused Iva to sell the family car and to never drive again. Frank returned to Idaho and during the depression years learned the carpenter and mason trades, which he later practiced.
Married life to this time had been difficult - moves, separation of husband and wife, and the hardships and sorrows of birth and death. But the bond of marriage, Frank and Iva was strong and true. Faithful and uncomplaining, Iva followed her chosen mate or stayed behind if considered necessary. Following the depression years, life finally stabilized for Iva, Frank and Lloyd in their Ucon home.
Active in church affairs, Iva taught in the Primary and served as a Relief Society visiting teacher for many years.
Lloyd's marriage to Fay Archibald June 8, 1950, gave Iva the cherished love and companionship of a long awaited daughter. This relationship was and is a bond of continuing love, respect and understanding. The blessing of grandchildren strengthened this bond and added love and happiness to this family.
Aunt Ivy to many of us, Grandma Morris to neighbor children as well as grandchildren, she welcomed each and all to her home and heart. A handful of berries, a cookie, a smile or a warm oven on a cold day were her expressions of love to each of those she reached out and touched.
God giveth, God taketh away. Iva Rachel Metcalf Morris, born June 23, 1899 - called from this life to His kingdom January 13, 1972. To her husband Frank, to her son Lloyd, to her daughter Fay, to her grandchildren Vicki, Wayne, Susan, Kathryn and Lynn, to her brother George, to her sister Ida and to all those who knew and loved her, lives the memory of a special soul.
Life Sketch given by Loren Webb
Information for biography came from Heather L. Ekstrom
THANKS COUSIN HEATHER !!!
Iva (Ivy) Rachel Metcalf Morris born June 23, 1899, the ninth of ten children to William David and Mary Eliza Hancey Metcalf, early pioneer homesteaders in the Snake River Valley.
A premature baby, Iva entered this life at slightly under 4 pounds. Tiny and frail, she was carried around on a pillow for the first few months. Her first home, in remodeled form. still stands on the northwest corner of Iona Road and Ririe Highway.
Her father was active in Idaho politics. A member of the Idaho Silver Party, which for a brief period controlled Idaho's political life, he served on Idaho's first and third legislature with such notables as William Borah and Fred Dubois.
Members of the LDS Church, the family attended church services in Iona Ward. Iva attended Crowley School, walking during spring and fall and sharing bobsled rides with neighbor children during winter. She was later graduated from the eighth grade at Crowley.
Childhood years were typical of large pioneer families, housework and chores, with activities limited to church and community socials and dances, traveling by team and buggy or bobsled.
Iva met Frank Morris at a Halloween dance in Garfield. Following a courtship of several months, Iva Rachel Metcalf married Franklin Newberry Morris, Jr. July 15, 1916 in the Idaho Falls Courthouse, present site of the Sherwin - Williams Paint Store.
Their first home was in the New Sweden area where both Iva and Frank worked for the Carl Peterson family. That fall they returned to the Cooper farm near the Metcalf home. Frank at 105 pounds and Iva at 90 pounds presented a youthful image. While walking home from the Metcalf farm, they were offered a ride and were asked, " Are you kids on your way home from school ?"
In the spring of 1917, they moved to Utah, where Frank worked in the mine at Ophir. Their first son, Keith Newell, was born at Lehi, Utah, December 15,1917. Iva returned to Idaho for her father's funeral, January 11, 1918, leaving the newborn son with friends. He contracted whooping cough and later pneumonia, resulting in his death February 27, 1918, at the age of just over 2 months.
Frank and Iva returned to Idaho in June, 1918, where Frank worked for farmers in the Milo and Rigby areas. they bought and moved to the family home in Ucon, September 1919, where Frank worked for the Simmons and Woolf Store. A second son, Wayne Metcalf, was born at the Ucon home November 15, 1920. A third son, unnamed, was stillborn at the Ucon home February 9,1922.
Iva was baptized and confirmed a member of the LDS Church, April 15, 1923.
Due to lack of work, Frank and Iva returned to the Utah mine fields later in 1923. When the Utah mines closed, Frank moved to Pioche, Nevada mines and Iva returned to her parents home in Idaho. With the death of Iva's mother, Frank returned to Idaho and their Ucon home in March 1926.
A fourth son, Lloyd Frank, was born here July 12, 1928. Again seeking work, Frank moved to Mackay, Idaho, that fall and worked the mines, batching with Wilford Clayton, Art Forbush, Charles Hill and William Webb. Iva stayed in Mackay for a brief period but then returned home to Ucon.
During Frank's stay in Mackay, their second son, Wayne, died at their Ucon home February 9, 1929. Frank again returned to Mackay leaving Iva to care for their son Lloyd and the Ucon home.
During Frank's absence Iva drove back and forth cutting potatoes for area farmers. During one of those trips a bee flew in the car window, and because of her lifelong fear of bees, Iva left the car. This incident caused Iva to sell the family car and to never drive again. Frank returned to Idaho and during the depression years learned the carpenter and mason trades, which he later practiced.
Married life to this time had been difficult - moves, separation of husband and wife, and the hardships and sorrows of birth and death. But the bond of marriage, Frank and Iva was strong and true. Faithful and uncomplaining, Iva followed her chosen mate or stayed behind if considered necessary. Following the depression years, life finally stabilized for Iva, Frank and Lloyd in their Ucon home.
Active in church affairs, Iva taught in the Primary and served as a Relief Society visiting teacher for many years.
Lloyd's marriage to Fay Archibald June 8, 1950, gave Iva the cherished love and companionship of a long awaited daughter. This relationship was and is a bond of continuing love, respect and understanding. The blessing of grandchildren strengthened this bond and added love and happiness to this family.
Aunt Ivy to many of us, Grandma Morris to neighbor children as well as grandchildren, she welcomed each and all to her home and heart. A handful of berries, a cookie, a smile or a warm oven on a cold day were her expressions of love to each of those she reached out and touched.
God giveth, God taketh away. Iva Rachel Metcalf Morris, born June 23, 1899 - called from this life to His kingdom January 13, 1972. To her husband Frank, to her son Lloyd, to her daughter Fay, to her grandchildren Vicki, Wayne, Susan, Kathryn and Lynn, to her brother George, to her sister Ida and to all those who knew and loved her, lives the memory of a special soul.
Life Sketch given by Loren Webb
Information for biography came from Heather L. Ekstrom
THANKS COUSIN HEATHER !!!
LIFE SKETCH FOR :
Iva (Ivy) Rachel Metcalf Morris born June 23, 1899, the ninth of ten children to William David and Mary Eliza Hancey Metcalf, early pioneer homesteaders in the Snake River Valley.
A premature baby, Iva entered this life at slightly under 4 pounds. Tiny and frail, she was carried around on a pillow for the first few months. Her first home, in remodeled form. still stands on the northwest corner of Iona Road and Ririe Highway.
Her father was active in Idaho politics. A member of the Idaho Silver Party, which for a brief period controlled Idaho's political life, he served on Idaho's first and third legislature with such notables as William Borah and Fred Dubois.
Members of the LDS Church, the family attended church services in Iona Ward. Iva attended Crowley School, walking during spring and fall and sharing bobsled rides with neighbor children during winter. She was later graduated from the eighth grade at Crowley.
Childhood years were typical of large pioneer families, housework and chores, with activities limited to church and community socials and dances, traveling by team and buggy or bobsled.
Iva met Frank Morris at a Halloween dance in Garfield. Following a courtship of several months, Iva Rachel Metcalf married Franklin Newberry Morris, Jr. July 15, 1916 in the Idaho Falls Courthouse, present site of the Sherwin - Williams Paint Store.
Their first home was in the New Sweden area where both Iva and Frank worked for the Carl Peterson family. That fall they returned to the Cooper farm near the Metcalf home. Frank at 105 pounds and Iva at 90 pounds presented a youthful image. While walking home from the Metcalf farm, they were offered a ride and were asked, " Are you kids on your way home from school ?"
In the spring of 1917, they moved to Utah, where Frank worked in the mine at Ophir. Their first son, Keith Newell, was born at Lehi, Utah, December 15,1917. Iva returned to Idaho for her father's funeral, January 11, 1918, leaving the newborn son with friends. He contracted whooping cough and later pneumonia, resulting in his death February 27, 1918, at the age of just over 2 months.
Frank and Iva returned to Idaho in June, 1918, where Frank worked for farmers in the Milo and Rigby areas. they bought and moved to the family home in Ucon, September 1919, where Frank worked for the Simmons and Woolf Store. A second son, Wayne Metcalf, was born at the Ucon home November 15, 1920. A third son, unnamed, was stillborn at the Ucon home February 9,1922.
Iva was baptized and confirmed a member of the LDS Church, April 15, 1923.
Due to lack of work, Frank and Iva returned to the Utah mine fields later in 1923. When the Utah mines closed, Frank moved to Pioche, Nevada mines and Iva returned to her parents home in Idaho. With the death of Iva's mother, Frank returned to Idaho and their Ucon home in March 1926.
A fourth son, Lloyd Frank, was born here July 12, 1928. Again seeking work, Frank moved to Mackay, Idaho, that fall and worked the mines, batching with Wilford Clayton, Art Forbush, Charles Hill and William Webb. Iva stayed in Mackay for a brief period but then returned home to Ucon.
During Frank's stay in Mackay, their second son, Wayne, died at their Ucon home February 9, 1929. Frank again returned to Mackay leaving Iva to care for their son Lloyd and the Ucon home.
During Frank's absence Iva drove back and forth cutting potatoes for area farmers. During one of those trips a bee flew in the car window, and because of her lifelong fear of bees, Iva left the car. This incident caused Iva to sell the family car and to never drive again. Frank returned to Idaho and during the depression years learned the carpenter and mason trades, which he later practiced.
Married life to this time had been difficult - moves, separation of husband and wife, and the hardships and sorrows of birth and death. But the bond of marriage, Frank and Iva was strong and true. Faithful and uncomplaining, Iva followed her chosen mate or stayed behind if considered necessary. Following the depression years, life finally stabilized for Iva, Frank and Lloyd in their Ucon home.
Active in church affairs, Iva taught in the Primary and served as a Relief Society visiting teacher for many years.
Lloyd's marriage to Fay Archibald June 8, 1950, gave Iva the cherished love and companionship of a long awaited daughter. This relationship was and is a bond of continuing love, respect and understanding. The blessing of grandchildren strengthened this bond and added love and happiness to this family.
Aunt Ivy to many of us, Grandma Morris to neighbor children as well as grandchildren, she welcomed each and all to her home and heart. A handful of berries, a cookie, a smile or a warm oven on a cold day were her expressions of love to each of those she reached out and touched.
God giveth, God taketh away. Iva Rachel Metcalf Morris, born June 23, 1899 - called from this life to His kingdom January 13, 1972. To her husband Frank, to her son Lloyd, to her daughter Fay, to her grandchildren Vicki, Wayne, Susan, Kathryn and Lynn, to her brother George, to her sister Ida and to all those who knew and loved her, lives the memory of a special soul.
Life Sketch given by Loren Webb
Information for biography came from Heather L. Ekstrom
THANKS COUSIN HEATHER !!!
Iva (Ivy) Rachel Metcalf Morris born June 23, 1899, the ninth of ten children to William David and Mary Eliza Hancey Metcalf, early pioneer homesteaders in the Snake River Valley.
A premature baby, Iva entered this life at slightly under 4 pounds. Tiny and frail, she was carried around on a pillow for the first few months. Her first home, in remodeled form. still stands on the northwest corner of Iona Road and Ririe Highway.
Her father was active in Idaho politics. A member of the Idaho Silver Party, which for a brief period controlled Idaho's political life, he served on Idaho's first and third legislature with such notables as William Borah and Fred Dubois.
Members of the LDS Church, the family attended church services in Iona Ward. Iva attended Crowley School, walking during spring and fall and sharing bobsled rides with neighbor children during winter. She was later graduated from the eighth grade at Crowley.
Childhood years were typical of large pioneer families, housework and chores, with activities limited to church and community socials and dances, traveling by team and buggy or bobsled.
Iva met Frank Morris at a Halloween dance in Garfield. Following a courtship of several months, Iva Rachel Metcalf married Franklin Newberry Morris, Jr. July 15, 1916 in the Idaho Falls Courthouse, present site of the Sherwin - Williams Paint Store.
Their first home was in the New Sweden area where both Iva and Frank worked for the Carl Peterson family. That fall they returned to the Cooper farm near the Metcalf home. Frank at 105 pounds and Iva at 90 pounds presented a youthful image. While walking home from the Metcalf farm, they were offered a ride and were asked, " Are you kids on your way home from school ?"
In the spring of 1917, they moved to Utah, where Frank worked in the mine at Ophir. Their first son, Keith Newell, was born at Lehi, Utah, December 15,1917. Iva returned to Idaho for her father's funeral, January 11, 1918, leaving the newborn son with friends. He contracted whooping cough and later pneumonia, resulting in his death February 27, 1918, at the age of just over 2 months.
Frank and Iva returned to Idaho in June, 1918, where Frank worked for farmers in the Milo and Rigby areas. they bought and moved to the family home in Ucon, September 1919, where Frank worked for the Simmons and Woolf Store. A second son, Wayne Metcalf, was born at the Ucon home November 15, 1920. A third son, unnamed, was stillborn at the Ucon home February 9,1922.
Iva was baptized and confirmed a member of the LDS Church, April 15, 1923.
Due to lack of work, Frank and Iva returned to the Utah mine fields later in 1923. When the Utah mines closed, Frank moved to Pioche, Nevada mines and Iva returned to her parents home in Idaho. With the death of Iva's mother, Frank returned to Idaho and their Ucon home in March 1926.
A fourth son, Lloyd Frank, was born here July 12, 1928. Again seeking work, Frank moved to Mackay, Idaho, that fall and worked the mines, batching with Wilford Clayton, Art Forbush, Charles Hill and William Webb. Iva stayed in Mackay for a brief period but then returned home to Ucon.
During Frank's stay in Mackay, their second son, Wayne, died at their Ucon home February 9, 1929. Frank again returned to Mackay leaving Iva to care for their son Lloyd and the Ucon home.
During Frank's absence Iva drove back and forth cutting potatoes for area farmers. During one of those trips a bee flew in the car window, and because of her lifelong fear of bees, Iva left the car. This incident caused Iva to sell the family car and to never drive again. Frank returned to Idaho and during the depression years learned the carpenter and mason trades, which he later practiced.
Married life to this time had been difficult - moves, separation of husband and wife, and the hardships and sorrows of birth and death. But the bond of marriage, Frank and Iva was strong and true. Faithful and uncomplaining, Iva followed her chosen mate or stayed behind if considered necessary. Following the depression years, life finally stabilized for Iva, Frank and Lloyd in their Ucon home.
Active in church affairs, Iva taught in the Primary and served as a Relief Society visiting teacher for many years.
Lloyd's marriage to Fay Archibald June 8, 1950, gave Iva the cherished love and companionship of a long awaited daughter. This relationship was and is a bond of continuing love, respect and understanding. The blessing of grandchildren strengthened this bond and added love and happiness to this family.
Aunt Ivy to many of us, Grandma Morris to neighbor children as well as grandchildren, she welcomed each and all to her home and heart. A handful of berries, a cookie, a smile or a warm oven on a cold day were her expressions of love to each of those she reached out and touched.
God giveth, God taketh away. Iva Rachel Metcalf Morris, born June 23, 1899 - called from this life to His kingdom January 13, 1972. To her husband Frank, to her son Lloyd, to her daughter Fay, to her grandchildren Vicki, Wayne, Susan, Kathryn and Lynn, to her brother George, to her sister Ida and to all those who knew and loved her, lives the memory of a special soul.
Life Sketch given by Loren Webb
Information for biography came from Heather L. Ekstrom
THANKS COUSIN HEATHER !!!
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