For Merle

This earth lost a beautiful person when my dear Uncle Charles died. Of course, I know the spirits on the other side were happy to welcome him. Uncle Charles was the uncle of my father, Howard Pitts, and the brother of my grandmother, Ruth Edwards Pitts. He gave a wonderful talk at my father's funeral. I so appreciated that, as did the rest of the family. He was a great man and was so kind and giving. He and Aunt Merle always attended the great events in my life. Beyond that, when my children went on missions, they were there; when they were married, they were there. My husband, Leonard, also loved Uncle Charles and shed tears when he read me the obituary this morning. He has been calling our children to let them know of his passing. He so enjoyed the part of the obituary so obviously written by Uncle Charles. In all aspects, he was my "great" uncle and I love him and will miss him. Leonard and I want to let you, Aunt Merle, and the family know that you are loved and that you have our sympathy. Aunt Merle, we also think that you are a great woman and pray that our Heavenly Father will comfort you at this time.
~ 
Myrna Trauntvein,
Nephi, Utah

Memorial for Uncle Charles

April 23, 2009

This earth lost a beautiful person when my dear Uncle Charles died. Of course, I know the spirits on the other side were happy to welcome him. Uncle Charles was the uncle of my father, Howard Pitts, and the brother of my grandmother, Ruth Edwards Pitts. He gave a wonderful talk at my father's funeral. I so appreciated that, as did the rest of the family. He was a great man and was so kind and giving. He and Aunt Merle always attended the great events in my life. Beyond that, when my children went on missions, they were there; when they were married, they were there. My husband, Leonard, also loved Uncle Charles and shed tears when he read me the obituary this morning. He has been calling our children to let them know of his passing. He so enjoyed the part of the obituary so obviously written by Uncle Charles. In all aspects, he was my "great" uncle and I love him and will miss him. Leonard and I want to let you, Aunt Merle, and the family know that you are loved and that you have our sympathy. Aunt Merle, we also think that you are a great woman and pray that our Heavenly Father will comfort you at this time.

~ 

Myrna Trauntvein,

Nephi, Utah

Melanie wrote: I know that some of us left memorials at the russonmortuary.com website. I didn't know if you knew that there were two guest books that were being signed. 

Mel

Uncle Charles' Funeral Program

They ran out of funeral programs for Great-Uncle Charles Edwards this morning. Shawn gave me his and found one for Uncle Bob. Meanwhile, Bob's daughter, Kim Pitts, had asked another lady for one and had received it, although the lady was not too happy to give it up, Kim said.

At any rate, I thought you all might be interested in seeing it or in printing one for yourselves. So, here it is.

As you can gather, his death, like Grandpa Pitts' came as a surprise. However, according to his bishop, he seemed to have had a premonition that his time was short. He wrote his own obituary a week ago. He was not sick, however. He just had a sudden heart attack and that was it.

It is hard for Aunt Merle, as you can well imagine. He had been exercising, went in to take a shower and died.

Love, M

Advancement for Kyle and for Benjamin

Myrna wrote: Kyle is being advanced to the office of Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood this Sunday (tomorrow) at 3 p.m. in his ward.

Todd wrote: Congratulations to Kyle.  I hope all are well and it is a beautiful day.  We have nice weather here today (85).

Kirsten wrote: Does Ben get advanced to "Priest" this Sunday, too?  The great thing about having the same birthday, two years apart! :)  

Melanie wrote: (Written on Sunday) Ben was advanced to the office of Priest today at 1:10 pm. I have two Priests for about one more month. Braden will be made an Elder on June 4th, in the evening. I was actually looking forward to having two sons in the same office for a little while, but alas, it isn't meant to be a very long while. 

Congratulations Kyle!

Melanie 

Dr. Charles E. Edwards Funeral Program

Dr. Edwards was born on April 9, 1923 and passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

Dr. Edwards was a resident of North Salt Lake, Utah at the time of his passing.

He was Educated in Myton and Roosevelt schools and attended Utah State Agricultural College where he received his BS Degree.

During World War II he fought front line combat in the Philippine Islands. He earned a Purple Heart for wounds received and a Bronze Star for meritorious service. He later held a reserve Captain's Commission in the U. S. Air Force.

He is survived by his wife Merle.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Orchard 3rd Ward Chapel, 261 East Center Street, North Salt Lake. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Saturday morning 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.

Dr. Charles E. Edwards

Dr. Charles E. Edwards 1923 ~ 2009 NORTH SALT LAKE- I guess it was time for me to depart from my earthly sojourn. It has been a fabulous trip. I have loved and been loved by my wonderful family. The choice people I have met along the way have brought me much joy and satisfaction. Thanks to all who have made my life so great. See you all again, but you needn't hurry for my sake. I will be patiently waiting.

Charles Ellis Edwards, born April 9, 1923, Myton, Duchesne Co., Utah, to Albert Elisha and Ida Pearl Musig Edwards. Educated in Myton and Roosevelt schools. Attended Utah State Agricultural College where he received his BS Degree. 

Married Merle Roberts, daughter of Elmer LeRoy and Ella Gagon Roberts. The couple lived in Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Western Reserve University. Charles set up his dental practice in Layton, Utah, where he practiced for 20 year. Later the family moved to North Salt Lake, Utah. 

Charles was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions, including being a member of the Bishopric and serving as High Priests Group Leader for many years. He was a long time member of the Layton Rotary Club and served as President during 1970-1971. 

During World War II he fought front line combat in the Philippine Islands. He earned a Purple Heart for wounds received and a Bronze Star for meritorious service. He later held a reserve Captain's Commission in the U. S. Air Force. 

In addition to dentistry, he was active in a number of Real Estate developments while living in Layton, such as converting a large LDS Church into a professional building. 

He is survived by his wife, Merle; sons, Richard, Vernon Edward and Larry; and daughter, Jane. Preceded in death by his son James. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Orchard 3rd Ward Chapel, 261 East Center Street, North Salt Lake. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Saturday morning 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com

Published in Deseret News on April 23, 2009

Train Station

Kimberly wrote: I love this.  Thought you might appreciate it like I did. Sound of Music-- Central Station Antwerp (Belgium)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k



More than 200 dancers were performing their version of "Do Re Mi", in the Central Station of Antwerp. with just 2 rehearsals they created this amazing stunt!
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ADDRESSES NEEDED PLEASE‏

Helen wrote: HI folks: hope you have enjoyed this beautiful day and that all is well for you and yours.

Don't know whether you received my e-mail last week asking for the current mailing addresses for Julie and David. I sent out all the letters last week letting family know I wont be having our Family Christmas in July day anymore, but didn't get Julie's and David's sent as the addresses I have are not current.

I will appreciate receiving them. Thank you- In case you didn't receive the last e-mail, did remind you of our luncheon at Eva's on the 27th. All you need to bring are yourselves.

Have a good week. Love Helen

Dear Caren

Myrna wrote: Since you are concerned about privacy, perhaps it would be better if you used this address for me. The myrna@nephitimesnews.com is my work address and it is not as secure as it could be. For example, on this site I only have, for one week, 25 pieces of scam mail in my junk mail. I think this site would be more to your liking for communicating with me so, please, drop the other address and use: mandlht@msn.com.

Thanks, M


Caren wrote: Thanks Myrna, And thanks for the explanatory message re the family tree site. I did not mean to be so "sharp" in my message and I apologize. I
value being in touch with you as a cousin, and appreciate our e-mail
correspondence - especially when it is direct.

After I communicated with you about it, I happened to learn that the
Facebook Family Tree site is being developed in Utah by Paul Allen and his
companies. So you all may be more familiar with how that is going than we
on the East Coast are. Allen is a great developer, so who knows - they may
develop something great.

I am on the road this week so won't make this long as I am in a hotel lobby
answering e-mails!

Best to you,

Caren

A Beautiful Spring Time in the Rockies!‏

Helen wrote: Dearest Hon and Sister:

Pray all is well for you and yours this week.
A reminder- my family lunch for each of you, and Don and Thelma and Eva is on Monday 27th April at 1 p.m. Please bring only yourselves.

Myrna, will you please sent me Julie's and David's new addresses? I have just done up the Christmas letter I am sending regarding not having our Family Christmas Day in July anymore and want to get all of them mailed by this Friday. I am sending one to each of my own siblings and each of your children. Sorry not to have this tradition anymore, but with economy, distances to travel, especially for those out of state and with everyone's busy summer schedules after 40 years of wonderment, with only two years not having one, it has been a WONDERFUL TRIP, and for this I am ever grateful.

Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Love Helen