Vivian was born to Stella Vernon Thacker and Leslie Price Thacker on November 8, 1923.
She attended Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High School at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors hair, and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
When she was 15 years old, she contracted a sinus infection. Death occured Tuesday morning, about 11:00 in the Salt Lake City hospital of acute sinus infection which developed into an abcess of the brain.
Beside her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale, age 13, and Doral Leslie, age 10.
Those attending the funeral from distant points were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thacker, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Case, Mr. and Mrs. Rawleigh Thacker, Howard and Wesley Thacker of Mt. Emmons; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Mrs. John Price, Mrs. Nymphus Watson, Fred Price, John Thacker and Afton Thacker of Heber City; Weston Timothy, Mr. and Mrs. Presley, Timothy and Mrs. Lizzie Timothy of Roosevelt; and Ada Allen Vernon of Salt Lake City.
For Vivian
Composed by her dad, Leslie P. Thacker
I am sure there is a heaven;
And I'm sure Vivian is there.
I am sure there is a judge up there,
And his judgement will be fair.
I am sure that if we think clean thoughts
And try to live honest and square,
That Vivian will be waiting for us---
When we climb that Golden Stair.
Maeser- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle. Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L G Noble, superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club; composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmusen, sang "Little Maid of the West"; duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousins of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross"; a vocal solo by Afton Thacker. "In The Garden"; vocal solo, F.J. Kennard, "Perfect Day"; and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pall bearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club; pall bears were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform, All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser Cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flower, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vernal Express, March 23, 1939
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Vivian Thacker Funeral Held At Maeser
MAESER (Special) -- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle.
Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L. G. Noble superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club, composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmussen, sang, "Little Maid of the West;" duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross;" a vocal solo by Afton Thacker, "In The Garden;" vocal solo, F. J. Kennard, "Perfect Day;" and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pallbearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club. Pallbearers were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform. All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flowere, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vivian Stella Thacker was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal, the daughter of Leslie Price and Stella Vernon Thacker. She attended the Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors and friends hair and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
Death occured Tuesday morning about 11 o'clock in Salt Lake of acute sinus infection which developed into an abscess of the brain. Besides her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale Francis, 13, and Doral Leslie (Teddy), 10.
-Vernal Express, March 30, 1939
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UINTAH STUDENT DIES IN SALT LAKE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING OPERATION
Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thacker died at a Salt Lake hospital Tuesday following an operation for sinus trouble.
Vivian was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal. She was a student at the Uintah High School. Funeral services will be conducted in the Maeser Ward Chapel Friday at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of the ward bishioric.
-Vernal Express, March 23, 1939, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
She attended Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High School at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors hair, and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
When she was 15 years old, she contracted a sinus infection. Death occured Tuesday morning, about 11:00 in the Salt Lake City hospital of acute sinus infection which developed into an abcess of the brain.
Beside her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale, age 13, and Doral Leslie, age 10.
Those attending the funeral from distant points were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thacker, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Case, Mr. and Mrs. Rawleigh Thacker, Howard and Wesley Thacker of Mt. Emmons; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Mrs. John Price, Mrs. Nymphus Watson, Fred Price, John Thacker and Afton Thacker of Heber City; Weston Timothy, Mr. and Mrs. Presley, Timothy and Mrs. Lizzie Timothy of Roosevelt; and Ada Allen Vernon of Salt Lake City.
For Vivian
Composed by her dad, Leslie P. Thacker
I am sure there is a heaven;
And I'm sure Vivian is there.
I am sure there is a judge up there,
And his judgement will be fair.
I am sure that if we think clean thoughts
And try to live honest and square,
That Vivian will be waiting for us---
When we climb that Golden Stair.
Maeser- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle. Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L G Noble, superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club; composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmusen, sang "Little Maid of the West"; duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousins of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross"; a vocal solo by Afton Thacker. "In The Garden"; vocal solo, F.J. Kennard, "Perfect Day"; and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pall bearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club; pall bears were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform, All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser Cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flower, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vernal Express, March 23, 1939
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Vivian Thacker Funeral Held At Maeser
MAESER (Special) -- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle.
Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L. G. Noble superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club, composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmussen, sang, "Little Maid of the West;" duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross;" a vocal solo by Afton Thacker, "In The Garden;" vocal solo, F. J. Kennard, "Perfect Day;" and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pallbearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club. Pallbearers were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform. All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flowere, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vivian Stella Thacker was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal, the daughter of Leslie Price and Stella Vernon Thacker. She attended the Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors and friends hair and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
Death occured Tuesday morning about 11 o'clock in Salt Lake of acute sinus infection which developed into an abscess of the brain. Besides her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale Francis, 13, and Doral Leslie (Teddy), 10.
-Vernal Express, March 30, 1939
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UINTAH STUDENT DIES IN SALT LAKE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING OPERATION
Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thacker died at a Salt Lake hospital Tuesday following an operation for sinus trouble.
Vivian was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal. She was a student at the Uintah High School. Funeral services will be conducted in the Maeser Ward Chapel Friday at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of the ward bishioric.
-Vernal Express, March 23, 1939, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Vivian was born to Stella Vernon Thacker and Leslie Price Thacker on November 8, 1923.
She attended Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High School at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors hair, and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
When she was 15 years old, she contracted a sinus infection. Death occured Tuesday morning, about 11:00 in the Salt Lake City hospital of acute sinus infection which developed into an abcess of the brain.
Beside her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale, age 13, and Doral Leslie, age 10.
Those attending the funeral from distant points were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thacker, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Case, Mr. and Mrs. Rawleigh Thacker, Howard and Wesley Thacker of Mt. Emmons; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Mrs. John Price, Mrs. Nymphus Watson, Fred Price, John Thacker and Afton Thacker of Heber City; Weston Timothy, Mr. and Mrs. Presley, Timothy and Mrs. Lizzie Timothy of Roosevelt; and Ada Allen Vernon of Salt Lake City.
For Vivian
Composed by her dad, Leslie P. Thacker
I am sure there is a heaven;
And I'm sure Vivian is there.
I am sure there is a judge up there,
And his judgement will be fair.
I am sure that if we think clean thoughts
And try to live honest and square,
That Vivian will be waiting for us---
When we climb that Golden Stair.
Maeser- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle. Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L G Noble, superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club; composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmusen, sang "Little Maid of the West"; duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousins of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross"; a vocal solo by Afton Thacker. "In The Garden"; vocal solo, F.J. Kennard, "Perfect Day"; and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pall bearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club; pall bears were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform, All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser Cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flower, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vernal Express, March 23, 1939
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Vivian Thacker Funeral Held At Maeser
MAESER (Special) -- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle.
Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L. G. Noble superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club, composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmussen, sang, "Little Maid of the West;" duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross;" a vocal solo by Afton Thacker, "In The Garden;" vocal solo, F. J. Kennard, "Perfect Day;" and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pallbearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club. Pallbearers were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform. All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flowere, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vivian Stella Thacker was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal, the daughter of Leslie Price and Stella Vernon Thacker. She attended the Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors and friends hair and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
Death occured Tuesday morning about 11 o'clock in Salt Lake of acute sinus infection which developed into an abscess of the brain. Besides her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale Francis, 13, and Doral Leslie (Teddy), 10.
-Vernal Express, March 30, 1939
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UINTAH STUDENT DIES IN SALT LAKE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING OPERATION
Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thacker died at a Salt Lake hospital Tuesday following an operation for sinus trouble.
Vivian was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal. She was a student at the Uintah High School. Funeral services will be conducted in the Maeser Ward Chapel Friday at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of the ward bishioric.
-Vernal Express, March 23, 1939, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
She attended Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High School at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors hair, and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
When she was 15 years old, she contracted a sinus infection. Death occured Tuesday morning, about 11:00 in the Salt Lake City hospital of acute sinus infection which developed into an abcess of the brain.
Beside her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale, age 13, and Doral Leslie, age 10.
Those attending the funeral from distant points were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thacker, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Case, Mr. and Mrs. Rawleigh Thacker, Howard and Wesley Thacker of Mt. Emmons; Mrs. Belle McGuire, Mrs. John Price, Mrs. Nymphus Watson, Fred Price, John Thacker and Afton Thacker of Heber City; Weston Timothy, Mr. and Mrs. Presley, Timothy and Mrs. Lizzie Timothy of Roosevelt; and Ada Allen Vernon of Salt Lake City.
For Vivian
Composed by her dad, Leslie P. Thacker
I am sure there is a heaven;
And I'm sure Vivian is there.
I am sure there is a judge up there,
And his judgement will be fair.
I am sure that if we think clean thoughts
And try to live honest and square,
That Vivian will be waiting for us---
When we climb that Golden Stair.
Maeser- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle. Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L G Noble, superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club; composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmusen, sang "Little Maid of the West"; duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousins of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross"; a vocal solo by Afton Thacker. "In The Garden"; vocal solo, F.J. Kennard, "Perfect Day"; and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pall bearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club; pall bears were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform, All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser Cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flower, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vernal Express, March 23, 1939
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Vivian Thacker Funeral Held At Maeser
MAESER (Special) -- Funeral services for Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, were held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop Lester Bingham. Invocation was offered by Ralph Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker and the benediction by John Thacker, uncle.
Speakers were Harold M. Lundell, principal of the Uintah High School; L. G. Noble superintendent of schools; President Archie Johnson; with closing remarks by Verdin R. Johnson, member of the bishopric.
A double trio by members of the high school glee club, composed of Winifred Kennard, Virginia Merkley, June Stone, Roberta Cook, Melba Calder and Isobel McKnight, accompanied by Barbara Rasmussen, sang, "Little Maid of the West;" duet by Mrs. Belle McGuire and Afton Thacker, cousin of Mr. Thacker, "The Old Rugged Cross;" a vocal solo by Afton Thacker, "In The Garden;" vocal solo, F. J. Kennard, "Perfect Day;" and a vocal solo by Nolan Taylor, "Goin Home." A tribute to Vivian was written and read by Mrs. Oral Tenney.
Honorary pallbearers were Venna Singleton, Marjorie Tenney, Nina Hair, Althera Caldwell, Ada Jensen and Jean Young, members of the Hick Club. Pallbearers were Royal Allred, Harmel Jolley, Grant Anderson, Ned Stringham, Jay Thoral Stringham and Garth J. Atwood. The band and pep club were in attendance in full uniform. All MIA officers were present. The loud speaking system was used and the chapel and assembly hall were filled to capacity. Interment was in the Maeser cemetery with Fred Price, cousin of Mr. Thacker dedicating the grave.
The floral offerings were beautiful and roses, being her favorite flowere, were profuse. Mrs. Rhoda Hatch, Maggie Schanno and Mrs. Sarah Rudge were in charge of the flowers.
Vivian Stella Thacker was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal, the daughter of Leslie Price and Stella Vernon Thacker. She attended the Maeser school and was a sophomore at the Uintah High at the time of her death. She was especially talented in hair dressing, frequently doing her neighbors and friends hair and also gifted in music. She was the MIA organist at Maeser.
Death occured Tuesday morning about 11 o'clock in Salt Lake of acute sinus infection which developed into an abscess of the brain. Besides her father and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Dale Francis, 13, and Doral Leslie (Teddy), 10.
-Vernal Express, March 30, 1939
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UINTAH STUDENT DIES IN SALT LAKE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING OPERATION
Vivian Stella Thacker, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thacker died at a Salt Lake hospital Tuesday following an operation for sinus trouble.
Vivian was born November 8, 1923 at Vernal. She was a student at the Uintah High School. Funeral services will be conducted in the Maeser Ward Chapel Friday at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of the ward bishioric.
-Vernal Express, March 23, 1939, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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