Funeral services were held for Mr. Childs Tuesday afternoon at the meeting house. Bishop Chris A. Peterson presided and the musical numbers, given by a selected quartet, made the services solemn and impressive. The selections were "Come, Come, Ye Saints," "Will I Receive a Welcome Home," "Beautiful Isle," and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River." Invocation was offered by J. H. Simonsen and the speakers were C. P. Larson, Chas. H. Embley, John Larson and A. F. Park. Benediction was given by Brigham Jensen and following the remains were taken to the Centerfield cemetery for final interment when Bishop Peterson dedicate the grave. A profusion of beautiful floral offerings banked the grave.
Mr. Childs is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Childs, whom he married November 20, 1876, four daughters, Mrs. Rosabell Fetterman of California, Mrs. Florence Higham and Mrs. Zoe Simonsen of Centerfield, and Mrs. Dorcus Hayward of Provo, and three sons, Hubert and Darrell Childs of Centerfield, and Eldon Childs of Salt Lake. Besides the immediate members of the family four brothers, Edward, Moroni, Lorenzo and Parley Childs of Gunnison, and thirty-seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren are left to mourn the death of William Childs.
VALLEY PIONEER CROSSES DIVIDE
Death summoned another of Gunnison Valley pioneers Friday of last week when William D. Childs answered the final call. Following a lingering illness, senile debility resulted and for many weeks Mr. Childs had been confined to his home a very sick man. Due to his serious condition death was not unexpected and when he passed away he was relieved of his long sufferings.
William Childs was born in Salt Lake City, April 22, 1852. When yet a young man he came to Sanpete county and was numbered among the pioneers here being very active in opening many of the project settlements in the valley. He was also active in the construction of the large reservoirs and materially aided in making the valley bloom and produce crops. Mr. Childs was admired by all who knew him and in the address given at the funeral services a high tribute was paid him for his congenial ways.
Mr. Childs is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Childs, whom he married November 20, 1876, four daughters, Mrs. Rosabell Fetterman of California, Mrs. Florence Higham and Mrs. Zoe Simonsen of Centerfield, and Mrs. Dorcus Hayward of Provo, and three sons, Hubert and Darrell Childs of Centerfield, and Eldon Childs of Salt Lake. Besides the immediate members of the family four brothers, Edward, Moroni, Lorenzo and Parley Childs of Gunnison, and thirty-seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren are left to mourn the death of William Childs.
VALLEY PIONEER CROSSES DIVIDE
Death summoned another of Gunnison Valley pioneers Friday of last week when William D. Childs answered the final call. Following a lingering illness, senile debility resulted and for many weeks Mr. Childs had been confined to his home a very sick man. Due to his serious condition death was not unexpected and when he passed away he was relieved of his long sufferings.
William Childs was born in Salt Lake City, April 22, 1852. When yet a young man he came to Sanpete county and was numbered among the pioneers here being very active in opening many of the project settlements in the valley. He was also active in the construction of the large reservoirs and materially aided in making the valley bloom and produce crops. Mr. Childs was admired by all who knew him and in the address given at the funeral services a high tribute was paid him for his congenial ways.
Funeral services were held for Mr. Childs Tuesday afternoon at the meeting house. Bishop Chris A. Peterson presided and the musical numbers, given by a selected quartet, made the services solemn and impressive. The selections were "Come, Come, Ye Saints," "Will I Receive a Welcome Home," "Beautiful Isle," and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River." Invocation was offered by J. H. Simonsen and the speakers were C. P. Larson, Chas. H. Embley, John Larson and A. F. Park. Benediction was given by Brigham Jensen and following the remains were taken to the Centerfield cemetery for final interment when Bishop Peterson dedicate the grave. A profusion of beautiful floral offerings banked the grave.
Mr. Childs is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Childs, whom he married November 20, 1876, four daughters, Mrs. Rosabell Fetterman of California, Mrs. Florence Higham and Mrs. Zoe Simonsen of Centerfield, and Mrs. Dorcus Hayward of Provo, and three sons, Hubert and Darrell Childs of Centerfield, and Eldon Childs of Salt Lake. Besides the immediate members of the family four brothers, Edward, Moroni, Lorenzo and Parley Childs of Gunnison, and thirty-seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren are left to mourn the death of William Childs.
VALLEY PIONEER CROSSES DIVIDE
Death summoned another of Gunnison Valley pioneers Friday of last week when William D. Childs answered the final call. Following a lingering illness, senile debility resulted and for many weeks Mr. Childs had been confined to his home a very sick man. Due to his serious condition death was not unexpected and when he passed away he was relieved of his long sufferings.
William Childs was born in Salt Lake City, April 22, 1852. When yet a young man he came to Sanpete county and was numbered among the pioneers here being very active in opening many of the project settlements in the valley. He was also active in the construction of the large reservoirs and materially aided in making the valley bloom and produce crops. Mr. Childs was admired by all who knew him and in the address given at the funeral services a high tribute was paid him for his congenial ways.
Mr. Childs is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Childs, whom he married November 20, 1876, four daughters, Mrs. Rosabell Fetterman of California, Mrs. Florence Higham and Mrs. Zoe Simonsen of Centerfield, and Mrs. Dorcus Hayward of Provo, and three sons, Hubert and Darrell Childs of Centerfield, and Eldon Childs of Salt Lake. Besides the immediate members of the family four brothers, Edward, Moroni, Lorenzo and Parley Childs of Gunnison, and thirty-seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren are left to mourn the death of William Childs.
VALLEY PIONEER CROSSES DIVIDE
Death summoned another of Gunnison Valley pioneers Friday of last week when William D. Childs answered the final call. Following a lingering illness, senile debility resulted and for many weeks Mr. Childs had been confined to his home a very sick man. Due to his serious condition death was not unexpected and when he passed away he was relieved of his long sufferings.
William Childs was born in Salt Lake City, April 22, 1852. When yet a young man he came to Sanpete county and was numbered among the pioneers here being very active in opening many of the project settlements in the valley. He was also active in the construction of the large reservoirs and materially aided in making the valley bloom and produce crops. Mr. Childs was admired by all who knew him and in the address given at the funeral services a high tribute was paid him for his congenial ways.
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