Star Valley's oldest resident, Mrs Emma Joanna Welchman Hokanson, 94, of Osmond died Tuesday morning Sept 12, 1972, at an Idaho Falls hospital of causes incident to age.
Funeral services were scheduled Thursday, Sept 14 at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting. Burial will be in the Afton Cemetery.
A daughter of Arthur P. and Sarah Welchman, early Star Valley pioneers, Mrs Hokanson was born March 21, 1878 at Newton, Utah. Her family came to Star Valley in 1889. They lived on Willow Creek, and were members of the Grover Ward.
She married Olof J. Hokanson Nov 6, 1895. They were parents of nine children; Mrs Claudius (Florinda) Richardson, Julyous and Ola Hokanson, Mrs Jack (Ingar) Getenby, William, Brigham, Wilford and Joseph Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred. Her husband died June 29, 1936 at Grover Wyo.
Those from out of the valley attending the funeral of Emma J. Hokanson last week were; Mr and Mrs Theral Richardson, Mr and Mrs Ladell Richardson, Mrs Vaunt Williams, Mr and Mrs Jack Gatenby, Mr and Mrs Bob Getenby and children; Carolyn Merritt and David Gardner of Provo, Utah; Mr and Mrs Richard Taylor of Spanish Fork, Utah; Mrs Glen Thomas, Mr and Mrs Edward Enderte, David S. Welchman and Eloise Welchman of Salt Lake City; Mr and Mrs Olof H. Hokanson of Far West, Utah; Bradley Allred of Logan, Utah; Mr and Mrs Ola Hokanson of Wilson, Wyo; Mr and Mrs Brigham Hokanson and Joseph Bee of Firth, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Albert Osborne of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Vaughan Larson of Iona, Idaho; Mrs Reed Mathews of Roberts, Idaho; Mrs Heber Rassmussen, Mrs Dewane Lords, Mr and Mrs tom Atwell, Mrs Louisa Bee, Mrs Victor Karlson and Mrs Wesley Hebdon of Idaho Falls; Mrs Waynn Kuaus and Miss Georgia Facer of North Pocatello; Mr and Mrs Howard Gardner and son Nathan of Sterling, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Wilford Hokanson of Battleground Wash.; Mrs Landis Legg of Portland, Ore.; Devon Hokanson, Clint Hokanson and Erol Hokanson of San Jose, Calif.
Services Held for Emma Hokanson At Osmond Ward
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept 14, at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting, for Emma Joanna Welchman Hokanson, 94, who died in the LDS Hospital at Idaho Falls, Idaho on Sept 12 of causes incident to age. Burial was in the Grover Cemetery.
She was born March 21, 1878 in Newton, Utah to Arthur Pendry and Sarah Lucretia Kershaw Welchman. The family lived a typical pioneer life in humble surroundings, being seriously affected by the persecution common to families practicing polygamy at that time.
Her schooling did not begin until she was eight or nine years old. She learned quickly, but was not privileged to complete her formal education.
When she was 16 years old, the family moved to Bloomington, Idaho, and in June 1889 moved to Star Valley. Because of thier isolation in those early days, family activities were limited and they had the problems of providing their own transportation and entertainment. When the children were able to attend school, they often lived with neighbors who lived near the school and worked for their board.
As Emma grew older, she was employed by neighbors at farm and household chores, receiving a dollar a week.
She married Olof Julyous Hokanson Nov 6, 1895 in the Logan LDS Temple, making the trip by horse and wagon. Their first home was at Bear Lake in a one-room log cabin. In the spring of 1898 they moved to Star Valley, where their first two children were born. They then moved to Fort Bridger, Wyo., where they homesteaded, and five more children were born, one of whom died and was buried there.
Making a living was difficult there and they moved back to Star Valley, purchasing a home at Grover, where two more children were born. A son died of pneumonia.
They were progressive dairy farmers, and their dairy hear was one of the best. They were among the first to install milking mach8ines. Emma and her husband were both active in the church and in community work. In 1920 Olof left on a mission to Sweden for two years. Emma was busy with genealogical research and temple work and she spent many years in Relief Society, YWMIA and Primary positions, serving 25 years as a member of the Relief Society presidency.
Her husband died June 29, 1936 and Emma supported herself and family by nursing and other work for a few years, then moved to Salt Lake City in 1941. In 1963 she moved to Provo, and spent much time at the genealogical library and temple. In the fall of 1945 she had the opportunity to go to England to do genealogical research for six months.
She remained alert and active in her old age. Her example of industry, independence and unselfish service, coupled with a testimony of the gospel were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Mrs Hokanson returned to Star Valley to live in 1967.
She is survived by the following sons and daughters; Julyous A. Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred of afton; Mrs Jack (Ingar) Gatenby of Provo, Utah; Ola L. Hokanson of Wilson, Wo.; Brigham C. Hokanson of Firth, Idaho; and Wilford E. Hokanson of battleground, Wash.; one brother, David s. Welchman of Salt Lake City; and one sister, Mrs Leroy (Louisa) Bee of Idaho Falls.
She has a total posterity of 214 of whom 207 survive her, including 6 children, 42 grandchildren 150 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren.
Hokanson, Emma Joanna Welchman (12 Sept 1972)Star Valley Independent
Emma Joanna Welchman is the daughter of Arthur Pendry WELCHMAN and Sarah Lucretia KERSHAW
Emma Joanna Welchman married Olof Julyous Hokanson 6 Nov 1895 in Logan,Cache, Utah
Funeral services were scheduled Thursday, Sept 14 at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting. Burial will be in the Afton Cemetery.
A daughter of Arthur P. and Sarah Welchman, early Star Valley pioneers, Mrs Hokanson was born March 21, 1878 at Newton, Utah. Her family came to Star Valley in 1889. They lived on Willow Creek, and were members of the Grover Ward.
She married Olof J. Hokanson Nov 6, 1895. They were parents of nine children; Mrs Claudius (Florinda) Richardson, Julyous and Ola Hokanson, Mrs Jack (Ingar) Getenby, William, Brigham, Wilford and Joseph Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred. Her husband died June 29, 1936 at Grover Wyo.
Those from out of the valley attending the funeral of Emma J. Hokanson last week were; Mr and Mrs Theral Richardson, Mr and Mrs Ladell Richardson, Mrs Vaunt Williams, Mr and Mrs Jack Gatenby, Mr and Mrs Bob Getenby and children; Carolyn Merritt and David Gardner of Provo, Utah; Mr and Mrs Richard Taylor of Spanish Fork, Utah; Mrs Glen Thomas, Mr and Mrs Edward Enderte, David S. Welchman and Eloise Welchman of Salt Lake City; Mr and Mrs Olof H. Hokanson of Far West, Utah; Bradley Allred of Logan, Utah; Mr and Mrs Ola Hokanson of Wilson, Wyo; Mr and Mrs Brigham Hokanson and Joseph Bee of Firth, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Albert Osborne of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Vaughan Larson of Iona, Idaho; Mrs Reed Mathews of Roberts, Idaho; Mrs Heber Rassmussen, Mrs Dewane Lords, Mr and Mrs tom Atwell, Mrs Louisa Bee, Mrs Victor Karlson and Mrs Wesley Hebdon of Idaho Falls; Mrs Waynn Kuaus and Miss Georgia Facer of North Pocatello; Mr and Mrs Howard Gardner and son Nathan of Sterling, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Wilford Hokanson of Battleground Wash.; Mrs Landis Legg of Portland, Ore.; Devon Hokanson, Clint Hokanson and Erol Hokanson of San Jose, Calif.
Services Held for Emma Hokanson At Osmond Ward
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept 14, at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting, for Emma Joanna Welchman Hokanson, 94, who died in the LDS Hospital at Idaho Falls, Idaho on Sept 12 of causes incident to age. Burial was in the Grover Cemetery.
She was born March 21, 1878 in Newton, Utah to Arthur Pendry and Sarah Lucretia Kershaw Welchman. The family lived a typical pioneer life in humble surroundings, being seriously affected by the persecution common to families practicing polygamy at that time.
Her schooling did not begin until she was eight or nine years old. She learned quickly, but was not privileged to complete her formal education.
When she was 16 years old, the family moved to Bloomington, Idaho, and in June 1889 moved to Star Valley. Because of thier isolation in those early days, family activities were limited and they had the problems of providing their own transportation and entertainment. When the children were able to attend school, they often lived with neighbors who lived near the school and worked for their board.
As Emma grew older, she was employed by neighbors at farm and household chores, receiving a dollar a week.
She married Olof Julyous Hokanson Nov 6, 1895 in the Logan LDS Temple, making the trip by horse and wagon. Their first home was at Bear Lake in a one-room log cabin. In the spring of 1898 they moved to Star Valley, where their first two children were born. They then moved to Fort Bridger, Wyo., where they homesteaded, and five more children were born, one of whom died and was buried there.
Making a living was difficult there and they moved back to Star Valley, purchasing a home at Grover, where two more children were born. A son died of pneumonia.
They were progressive dairy farmers, and their dairy hear was one of the best. They were among the first to install milking mach8ines. Emma and her husband were both active in the church and in community work. In 1920 Olof left on a mission to Sweden for two years. Emma was busy with genealogical research and temple work and she spent many years in Relief Society, YWMIA and Primary positions, serving 25 years as a member of the Relief Society presidency.
Her husband died June 29, 1936 and Emma supported herself and family by nursing and other work for a few years, then moved to Salt Lake City in 1941. In 1963 she moved to Provo, and spent much time at the genealogical library and temple. In the fall of 1945 she had the opportunity to go to England to do genealogical research for six months.
She remained alert and active in her old age. Her example of industry, independence and unselfish service, coupled with a testimony of the gospel were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Mrs Hokanson returned to Star Valley to live in 1967.
She is survived by the following sons and daughters; Julyous A. Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred of afton; Mrs Jack (Ingar) Gatenby of Provo, Utah; Ola L. Hokanson of Wilson, Wo.; Brigham C. Hokanson of Firth, Idaho; and Wilford E. Hokanson of battleground, Wash.; one brother, David s. Welchman of Salt Lake City; and one sister, Mrs Leroy (Louisa) Bee of Idaho Falls.
She has a total posterity of 214 of whom 207 survive her, including 6 children, 42 grandchildren 150 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren.
Hokanson, Emma Joanna Welchman (12 Sept 1972)Star Valley Independent
Emma Joanna Welchman is the daughter of Arthur Pendry WELCHMAN and Sarah Lucretia KERSHAW
Emma Joanna Welchman married Olof Julyous Hokanson 6 Nov 1895 in Logan,Cache, Utah
Star Valley's oldest resident, Mrs Emma Joanna Welchman Hokanson, 94, of Osmond died Tuesday morning Sept 12, 1972, at an Idaho Falls hospital of causes incident to age.
Funeral services were scheduled Thursday, Sept 14 at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting. Burial will be in the Afton Cemetery.
A daughter of Arthur P. and Sarah Welchman, early Star Valley pioneers, Mrs Hokanson was born March 21, 1878 at Newton, Utah. Her family came to Star Valley in 1889. They lived on Willow Creek, and were members of the Grover Ward.
She married Olof J. Hokanson Nov 6, 1895. They were parents of nine children; Mrs Claudius (Florinda) Richardson, Julyous and Ola Hokanson, Mrs Jack (Ingar) Getenby, William, Brigham, Wilford and Joseph Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred. Her husband died June 29, 1936 at Grover Wyo.
Those from out of the valley attending the funeral of Emma J. Hokanson last week were; Mr and Mrs Theral Richardson, Mr and Mrs Ladell Richardson, Mrs Vaunt Williams, Mr and Mrs Jack Gatenby, Mr and Mrs Bob Getenby and children; Carolyn Merritt and David Gardner of Provo, Utah; Mr and Mrs Richard Taylor of Spanish Fork, Utah; Mrs Glen Thomas, Mr and Mrs Edward Enderte, David S. Welchman and Eloise Welchman of Salt Lake City; Mr and Mrs Olof H. Hokanson of Far West, Utah; Bradley Allred of Logan, Utah; Mr and Mrs Ola Hokanson of Wilson, Wyo; Mr and Mrs Brigham Hokanson and Joseph Bee of Firth, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Albert Osborne of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Vaughan Larson of Iona, Idaho; Mrs Reed Mathews of Roberts, Idaho; Mrs Heber Rassmussen, Mrs Dewane Lords, Mr and Mrs tom Atwell, Mrs Louisa Bee, Mrs Victor Karlson and Mrs Wesley Hebdon of Idaho Falls; Mrs Waynn Kuaus and Miss Georgia Facer of North Pocatello; Mr and Mrs Howard Gardner and son Nathan of Sterling, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Wilford Hokanson of Battleground Wash.; Mrs Landis Legg of Portland, Ore.; Devon Hokanson, Clint Hokanson and Erol Hokanson of San Jose, Calif.
Services Held for Emma Hokanson At Osmond Ward
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept 14, at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting, for Emma Joanna Welchman Hokanson, 94, who died in the LDS Hospital at Idaho Falls, Idaho on Sept 12 of causes incident to age. Burial was in the Grover Cemetery.
She was born March 21, 1878 in Newton, Utah to Arthur Pendry and Sarah Lucretia Kershaw Welchman. The family lived a typical pioneer life in humble surroundings, being seriously affected by the persecution common to families practicing polygamy at that time.
Her schooling did not begin until she was eight or nine years old. She learned quickly, but was not privileged to complete her formal education.
When she was 16 years old, the family moved to Bloomington, Idaho, and in June 1889 moved to Star Valley. Because of thier isolation in those early days, family activities were limited and they had the problems of providing their own transportation and entertainment. When the children were able to attend school, they often lived with neighbors who lived near the school and worked for their board.
As Emma grew older, she was employed by neighbors at farm and household chores, receiving a dollar a week.
She married Olof Julyous Hokanson Nov 6, 1895 in the Logan LDS Temple, making the trip by horse and wagon. Their first home was at Bear Lake in a one-room log cabin. In the spring of 1898 they moved to Star Valley, where their first two children were born. They then moved to Fort Bridger, Wyo., where they homesteaded, and five more children were born, one of whom died and was buried there.
Making a living was difficult there and they moved back to Star Valley, purchasing a home at Grover, where two more children were born. A son died of pneumonia.
They were progressive dairy farmers, and their dairy hear was one of the best. They were among the first to install milking mach8ines. Emma and her husband were both active in the church and in community work. In 1920 Olof left on a mission to Sweden for two years. Emma was busy with genealogical research and temple work and she spent many years in Relief Society, YWMIA and Primary positions, serving 25 years as a member of the Relief Society presidency.
Her husband died June 29, 1936 and Emma supported herself and family by nursing and other work for a few years, then moved to Salt Lake City in 1941. In 1963 she moved to Provo, and spent much time at the genealogical library and temple. In the fall of 1945 she had the opportunity to go to England to do genealogical research for six months.
She remained alert and active in her old age. Her example of industry, independence and unselfish service, coupled with a testimony of the gospel were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Mrs Hokanson returned to Star Valley to live in 1967.
She is survived by the following sons and daughters; Julyous A. Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred of afton; Mrs Jack (Ingar) Gatenby of Provo, Utah; Ola L. Hokanson of Wilson, Wo.; Brigham C. Hokanson of Firth, Idaho; and Wilford E. Hokanson of battleground, Wash.; one brother, David s. Welchman of Salt Lake City; and one sister, Mrs Leroy (Louisa) Bee of Idaho Falls.
She has a total posterity of 214 of whom 207 survive her, including 6 children, 42 grandchildren 150 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren.
Hokanson, Emma Joanna Welchman (12 Sept 1972)Star Valley Independent
Emma Joanna Welchman is the daughter of Arthur Pendry WELCHMAN and Sarah Lucretia KERSHAW
Emma Joanna Welchman married Olof Julyous Hokanson 6 Nov 1895 in Logan,Cache, Utah
Funeral services were scheduled Thursday, Sept 14 at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting. Burial will be in the Afton Cemetery.
A daughter of Arthur P. and Sarah Welchman, early Star Valley pioneers, Mrs Hokanson was born March 21, 1878 at Newton, Utah. Her family came to Star Valley in 1889. They lived on Willow Creek, and were members of the Grover Ward.
She married Olof J. Hokanson Nov 6, 1895. They were parents of nine children; Mrs Claudius (Florinda) Richardson, Julyous and Ola Hokanson, Mrs Jack (Ingar) Getenby, William, Brigham, Wilford and Joseph Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred. Her husband died June 29, 1936 at Grover Wyo.
Those from out of the valley attending the funeral of Emma J. Hokanson last week were; Mr and Mrs Theral Richardson, Mr and Mrs Ladell Richardson, Mrs Vaunt Williams, Mr and Mrs Jack Gatenby, Mr and Mrs Bob Getenby and children; Carolyn Merritt and David Gardner of Provo, Utah; Mr and Mrs Richard Taylor of Spanish Fork, Utah; Mrs Glen Thomas, Mr and Mrs Edward Enderte, David S. Welchman and Eloise Welchman of Salt Lake City; Mr and Mrs Olof H. Hokanson of Far West, Utah; Bradley Allred of Logan, Utah; Mr and Mrs Ola Hokanson of Wilson, Wyo; Mr and Mrs Brigham Hokanson and Joseph Bee of Firth, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Albert Osborne of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Vaughan Larson of Iona, Idaho; Mrs Reed Mathews of Roberts, Idaho; Mrs Heber Rassmussen, Mrs Dewane Lords, Mr and Mrs tom Atwell, Mrs Louisa Bee, Mrs Victor Karlson and Mrs Wesley Hebdon of Idaho Falls; Mrs Waynn Kuaus and Miss Georgia Facer of North Pocatello; Mr and Mrs Howard Gardner and son Nathan of Sterling, Idaho; Mr and Mrs Wilford Hokanson of Battleground Wash.; Mrs Landis Legg of Portland, Ore.; Devon Hokanson, Clint Hokanson and Erol Hokanson of San Jose, Calif.
Services Held for Emma Hokanson At Osmond Ward
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept 14, at 1 p.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel, with Counselor Leslie Harrison conducting, for Emma Joanna Welchman Hokanson, 94, who died in the LDS Hospital at Idaho Falls, Idaho on Sept 12 of causes incident to age. Burial was in the Grover Cemetery.
She was born March 21, 1878 in Newton, Utah to Arthur Pendry and Sarah Lucretia Kershaw Welchman. The family lived a typical pioneer life in humble surroundings, being seriously affected by the persecution common to families practicing polygamy at that time.
Her schooling did not begin until she was eight or nine years old. She learned quickly, but was not privileged to complete her formal education.
When she was 16 years old, the family moved to Bloomington, Idaho, and in June 1889 moved to Star Valley. Because of thier isolation in those early days, family activities were limited and they had the problems of providing their own transportation and entertainment. When the children were able to attend school, they often lived with neighbors who lived near the school and worked for their board.
As Emma grew older, she was employed by neighbors at farm and household chores, receiving a dollar a week.
She married Olof Julyous Hokanson Nov 6, 1895 in the Logan LDS Temple, making the trip by horse and wagon. Their first home was at Bear Lake in a one-room log cabin. In the spring of 1898 they moved to Star Valley, where their first two children were born. They then moved to Fort Bridger, Wyo., where they homesteaded, and five more children were born, one of whom died and was buried there.
Making a living was difficult there and they moved back to Star Valley, purchasing a home at Grover, where two more children were born. A son died of pneumonia.
They were progressive dairy farmers, and their dairy hear was one of the best. They were among the first to install milking mach8ines. Emma and her husband were both active in the church and in community work. In 1920 Olof left on a mission to Sweden for two years. Emma was busy with genealogical research and temple work and she spent many years in Relief Society, YWMIA and Primary positions, serving 25 years as a member of the Relief Society presidency.
Her husband died June 29, 1936 and Emma supported herself and family by nursing and other work for a few years, then moved to Salt Lake City in 1941. In 1963 she moved to Provo, and spent much time at the genealogical library and temple. In the fall of 1945 she had the opportunity to go to England to do genealogical research for six months.
She remained alert and active in her old age. Her example of industry, independence and unselfish service, coupled with a testimony of the gospel were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Mrs Hokanson returned to Star Valley to live in 1967.
She is survived by the following sons and daughters; Julyous A. Hokanson and Mrs Zenneth (Wilda) Allred of afton; Mrs Jack (Ingar) Gatenby of Provo, Utah; Ola L. Hokanson of Wilson, Wo.; Brigham C. Hokanson of Firth, Idaho; and Wilford E. Hokanson of battleground, Wash.; one brother, David s. Welchman of Salt Lake City; and one sister, Mrs Leroy (Louisa) Bee of Idaho Falls.
She has a total posterity of 214 of whom 207 survive her, including 6 children, 42 grandchildren 150 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren.
Hokanson, Emma Joanna Welchman (12 Sept 1972)Star Valley Independent
Emma Joanna Welchman is the daughter of Arthur Pendry WELCHMAN and Sarah Lucretia KERSHAW
Emma Joanna Welchman married Olof Julyous Hokanson 6 Nov 1895 in Logan,Cache, Utah
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Florinda Emma Hokanson Richardson
1896–1961
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Julyous Arthur Hokanson
1898–1975
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Ola LeRoy Hokanson
1901–1992
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Ingar Lacritia Hokanson Gatenby
1903–1995
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William Edgar Hokanson
1905–1905
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William Edgar Hokanson
1905–1905
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Brigham Cleo Hokanson
1906–1994
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Wilford Edward Hokanson
1909–2007
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Joseph Frederick Hokanson
1911–1915
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Wilda Viola Hokanson Swenson
1915–2009
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