Alumni

Alphabetical Alumni

Russ, John R.

John Russ

Class of 1918. John R. Russ. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1918. Source: 1918 BYU Banyan, High School section, pages 60-79.

Russell, Evan

Evan Russell

Class of 1929. Evan Russell. Source: 1929 BYU Banyan, High School section.

Russell, G. Oscar

Oscar Russell

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1916. G. Oscar Russell. He received an AB Degree (German) in 1916. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 3, page 368.

Russell, Gary Leon
San Gabriel, California US

Gary and Connie Russell

Class of 1955. Gary Leon Russell. All State Athletics Honorable Mention, Football, Basketball All State Honorable Mention, Baseball, Lettermen President. Gary Leon Russell, age 64, of Whittier, California, passed away December 20, 2001 with his wife and best friend Connie by his side. He was born August 3, 1937 in Provo, Utah to Tom and Delda Russell. Gary attended Provo City Schools, including Maeser School where his future father-in-law Pete Olsen, was principal. He graduated from BY High with the Class of 1955, an All State Letterman in basketball, and went on to play basketball for Brigham Young University. He was an avid and very good golfer. Gary was the president and owner of Garcon Industries. On November 26, 1965, Gary married Connie Olsen. He and Connie enjoyed traveling as well as one another's company. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray and Bill Russell, and sister Carol Cox. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. @2001

Russell, Glorianne [Gloria]
Provo, Utah US

Gloria and Jackson Howard

BYH Class Year Unknown? [Not Class of 1945 -- unable to find her name with any senior class in any BYH yearbook.] OBITUARY: Gloria Russell Howard passed away August 18, 2001, in Provo, Utah, following a brief illness. Born on Sept. 16, 1927, to Sidney W. and Beatrice M. Russell, Gloria was a lifelong resident of Provo. Gloria was the youngest sister to Louise Russell Anderson, Marion Russell Boyson (deceased), Edith Russell Godfrey, and Sidney Moore Russell (deceased). Gloria graced the world with her generosity, talent, and radiant love. She graduated from B.Y. High where she was very well liked by all her classmates. During World War II, she was a secretary at Geneva Steel, and shortly thereafter a personal secretary to Governor J. Bracken Lee. On October 24, 1946, she married Jackson B. Howard, with whom she gave life, love, joy, and comfort to six children: Jackson R. (Naoko Monson) Howard (deceased), Glorianne H. (Michael F.) Bailey, Fred D. (Carolyn) Howard, Dianne H. Simmons, Andrew L. Howard, and Holly A. (Clifford) Strachan. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Gloria was wise, knowledgeable, and blessed with a keen sense of humor. She was an avid reader, terrific golfer, consummate cook, talented artist, and she enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She was especially fond of small animals, and leaves behind Tasha and Coco, the dogs she loved. Her family was always her first priority, but she found time and love in abundance to share with others. She was held in high esteem by all who knew and loved her. Gloria will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were held Thurs., August 23, 2001, in Provo. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to a charity of your choice, or to the Humane Society of Utah, P.O. Box 573659, Murray, Utah 84157-3659. [Deseret News, August 23, 2001.] ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents: Sidney W. Russell and Beatrice M. Russell. Their children included: Louise Russell Anderson; Marion Russell Boyson; Edith Russell Godfrey; Sidney Moore Russell [BYH Class of 1940]; and Gloria Russell [BYU Class of 194?] (Jackson B.) Howard.

Russell, Harry James [not Retsel]
Paramount, California US

Harry and Dollie Russell

Class of 1914. Harry Retsel [actually Russell]. Graduated in 1914 from Brigham Young High School, Graduate Department. Source 1: 1914 BYU Banyan, BYH section, pp. 84-89. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1914. Harry J. Russell. He received a BYH Commercial Diploma in 1914. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 304. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Harry J. Russell. He received an AB Degree in Spanish in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 304. ~ ~ ~ ~ Harry James Russell was born on May 5, 1895 in Conejos, Colorado. His parents were Harry Hale Russell and Dollie Elizabeth McEntire. Harry J. Russell married Agnes Nancy Gardner on October 20, 1915, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Harry James Russell died on July 18, 1989 in Paramount, Los Angeles County, California.

Russell, Melvin

Melvin Russell

Classes of 1916 and 1917. Melvin Russell. Graduated from Brigham Young High School, Commercial Department, in 1916. Source: 1916 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, about 23 pages, not numbered. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1917. Melvin Russell. He received a BY High School Department of Business Education Diploma in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 445.

Russell, Ray McEntire
Lancaster, California US

Ray and Inez Russell

Class of 1911. Ray Russell, of Conejas, Colorado. Commercial School. A live and precise judge of feminine beauty. A devoted student of "Spoonology" and Calisthentics. Will make a fine bookkeeper if the firm keeps a lady stenographer. Pleasant to look upon and pleasing to meet. Source: BYHS Yearbook 1911. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Ray M. Russell. He received a BYH Commercial Diploma in 1911. Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, p. 271. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ray McEntire Russell was born on August 4, 1892 in Conejas, Colorado. His parents were Harry Hale Russell and Dollie Elizabeth McEntire. He married Inez Cameron on July 17, 1927, in Paris, France. He died on April 9, 1969 in Lancaster, California. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ray Russell appears in a photograph of the BYH Commercial Class taken in 1909 -- 20 students all wearing identical outfits with a big "C" on their jerseys.

Russell, Sidney Moore

Sidney and Helen Russell

Class of 1940. Sidney Russell. Born June 18, 1921. Opera. Boys' Organization. President of his Sophomore Class. His parents: Sidney Warren Russell and Beatrice Moore Russell. Their children included: Louise Russell Anderson; Marion Russell Boyson; Edith Russell Godfrey; Sidney Moore Russell [BYH Class of 1940]; and Gloria Russell [BYU Class of 194?] (Jackson B.) Howard. ~ ~ ~ ~ Sidney Moore Russell married Helen Lurene Harris on February 14 (Valentine's Day) 1940, in Davis County, Utah. He died on August 5, 1961 [in New York?].

Russon, F. Joseph

Joseph Russon

Class of 1917. Joseph Russon. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1917. Source 1: 1917 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 82-88. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1917. F. Joseph Russon. He received a High School Diploma in 1917. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 456.

Rust, Emma
Vernal, Utah

Emma and Jacob Visscher

Class of 1923? Emma Rust Visscher passed away at home June 10, 2002 at the age of 97. She was born April 25, 1905 in Oakley, Idaho to David and Ruth Wooley Rust. She was the second of nine children. She was raised in Kanab and attended Brigham Young Academy where she obtained her teachers certificate. She was a school teacher for more than 40 years. She married Jacob Visscher on May 25, 1936. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on Sept. 14, 1957. She leaves behind two daughters and sons-in-law: Roger and Anah Tucker Visscher Mitchell and Bruce and Leona Visscher Wilkinson. Grandchildren: David Tucker, Gary and Vicki Tucker, Jeff and Michelle Tucker, Jon and Stephanie Tucker, Betsy Tucker, Dawn and Bob Blazer, Audrey and Randy Rocha, Jason and Andrea Wilkinson, Jenni and Paul Kevis and Rachael and Jerry Ellezy. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, a brother Quentin Rust and two sisters: Blanch Rust Rasmussen and Helen Rust George. She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson, Karl Wilkinson. Funeral services were held June 14, 2002, in the Glines 2nd Ward Chapel. Interment, Altamont Cemetery. [published June 5, 2002]

Rust, Maida

Maida Rust

Class of 1921. Maida Rust. Source 1: Photograph of the BYH Graduating Class of 1921. Source 2: 1921 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section.

Rust, Rae
Kanab, Utah US

Rae Rust

BYH Class of 1924. Rae Rust of Kanab, Utah. Rae is listed as a 3rd Year (junior) in 1923, and as a 4th Year (senior) in the Brigham Young High School Class of 1924. She continued her education as a BYU Freshman in 1925. Background sources: BYU/BYH Annual Catalogues for the School Years 1923-24, 1924-25, and 1925-26.

Ryan, Thomas R.
London, England UK

Tom Ryan

Class of 1953. Tom Ryan. Senior Class President / Governor. Basketball, Lettermen, Childrens' Theater, Thespians, Graduation Committee. ~ ~ ~ ~ Thomas R. Ryan was born on October 9, 1935, in Greeley, Colorado. His parents were Thomas Richard Ryan and Grace K. Ryan. He attended schools in Colorado, including his first years in high school in Denver. He came to Brigham Young High School in his junior year, where he was liked so well he was elected president of his senior class for the coming year in 1953. He liked to remember that he got into hot water for posting Adlai Stevenson posters at the school in the year when Eisenhower won the presidency. He married briefly in the 1970s, but had no children. He died at home in Hornsey Rise, London, UK on April 14, 2007. At his request, his ashes were scattered at Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Shakespeare's birthplace. His friends honored his wishes in the Holy Trinity Churchyard, the church where Shakespeare's family tomb is located. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: My partner Tom Ryan, who has died of cancer aged 71, was an inspirational teacher, dramaturge and writer. Many of the generation now making their way in TV, radio and the stage can point to him as a supportive influence. He was known for his kindness and insisted on the importance of structure in playwriting and the need for students to analyse plays. For 14 years, he ran a playreading workshop, ranging from the Greeks through Shakespeare (Tom's great passion) to contemporary works. Those who attended received an education rare in its breadth. Tom taught with the playwright Bernard Kops for many years. They had different teaching styles, and this could sometimes lead to fireworks, but the workshops were noted for their creativity. Tom also taught at the City Lit adult education college in London and for a time was literary adviser to Polka Children's Theatre. Born in Colorado, he studied directing with Jose Quintero in New York, worked with Tyrone Guthrie, and was a stage manager at Shakespeare festivals in Colorado, Oregon and Connecticut in the late 1950s to mid-1960s. He taught in American universities for many years. In 1984 he came to Britain and worked as a script reader for the National Theatre, RSC and Royal Court, and was flatmates with the theatre director Katie Mitchell. Peter Wolf, the radio dramatist, described his gift as a script developer: "He deployed all the experience distilled from a life given to theatre to make the process of working and reworking play scripts a humanising process as well as a technical one." Tom understood the struggle involved in writing plays because he aspired to write. He was a member of the writers' group led by Stephen Jeffreys for the Paines Plough touring company in London. His writing was always concerned with American politics and social issues and attempted to blend politics and myth in dramatic form. [Series: Other Lives: Obituary Of Tom Ryan, by Eileen Cadman. The Guardian, Friday November 9, 2007.] Added note: Tom was much loved and valued by his students here in the UK, and is fondly remembered by them and by his friends. He had marvellous humanity, kindliness and humour, and a lack of pretension not always found in the theatre world. - Eileen Cadman, May 2008.

Rydalch, William Edward
South Pasadena, California US

William and Eva Rydalch

BY Academy High School Class of 1889, BY Academy Collegiate Class of 1894. In 1889 William Rydalch received a high school Certificate: Elocution. Source: Utah Enquirer, May 28, 1889. ~ ~ ~ ~ BY Academy Collegiate Class of 1894. W. E. Rydalch received his B. Pd. Degree from BY Academy in the Class of 1894. Source 1: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 1, page 14. Source 2: Ogden Standard Examiner, May 26, 1894. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. William E. Rydalch, Law & Geography teacher, 1885-1896, 1902-1904. ~ ~ ~ ~ William Edward Rydalch was born on June 27, 1868 in Grantsville, Utah. His parents were William Mitten Rydalch and Margaret Whitesides Hunter Rydalch. He married Eva Robison on October 29, 1890. She was born on January 17, 1874 in Fillmore, Utah. She died on March 26, 1913. Her parents were Joseph Vickery Robison and Martha Jane Olmstead Robison. W. E. Rydalch died on May 12, 1941 in South Pasadena, California. His interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, Utah.

Sabin, Lulu Preal [LaPreal]
Parowan, Utah US

Preal and Edward Ward

Class of 1915. Preal [sometimes shown as LaPreal] Sabin graduated from BYH in College Hall on Thursday, June 3, 1915, in the Arts and Manual Training Department. Source: Program, 1915 High School Class, Thursday, June 3, 1915, College Hall. Class Colors: Red & Blue. Class Motto: "Duty is the Keynote of Success". Second source: 1915 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 84-102. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1915: Lulu Sabin Preal. She received a BYH Art & Manual Training Diploma in 1915. Source 3: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 6, page 390. ~ ~ ~ ~ LaPreal Sabin, of Parowan, Utah, married William Edward Ward on June 23, 1926. William Edward Ward was born on November 6, 1896 in Parowan, Utah. His parents were William George Ward and Emily Ann Whitney Ward. William E. Ward died on March 16, 1939. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Funeral Services Held for LaPreal Sabin Ward [1941]. Funeral services for Mrs. LaPreal Sabin Ward, 45, were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the East Ward chapel [Parowan, Utah]. Mrs. Ward died at her home here Saturday morning of a heart ailment. The evening before she complained of a slight pain in her chest, but didn't think it was serious so retired. The next morning when she arose the pain was worse and the doctor was called, but she had passed away before he arrived. Joan Garner, who usually did her house work for her was the only person present when the end came. Funeral services were under the direction of Bishop W. L. Adams and commenced by the combined choirs of both wards directed by Ivan Decker, singing "Though Deepening Trials" with Lyle Marsden at the piano. The opening prayer was offered by J. L. Lowder, after which the choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee." Speakers were Silas J. Ward, Evan Bayles and Ray H. Adams, with Bishop Adams making a few closing remarks, all of whom spoke of their chose friendships with the deceased. Other musical numbers were a violin solo "Berceuse" by Ormon Weight; a mixed quartet consisting of Mary Dalton, Berta Burton, Bill Dalton and Ray Adams sang "Flowerland"; and a string trio consisting of June, Marion and Bruce Decker played "Love's Old Sweet Song." The closing song was "Sometime We'll Understand" sung by the choir. The closing prayer was offered by S. J. Whitney, and at the cemetery the grave was dedicated by David Richards. Pallbearers were two brothers, Victor P. and Owen S. Sabin of Salem, Utah, and four brothers-in-law, Orland, Frank and Keith Ward, and J. W. Richardson of Salem. Mrs. Ward was born at Salem, Utah, on March 5, 1895, a daughter of David Sabin and Julia E. E. [Emilia Elizabeth] Pfister Sabin. She received her education at Brigham Young High School, graduating in 1915, and also BYU, where she graduated in 1916. After her graduation she taught school, coming here [Parowan, Utah] as a teacher in 1920. In 1923 she went on a mission for the LDS Church to the Southern States where she remained until 1925. After returning she was married in the Salt Lake Temple in June 1926 to Edward Ward, who preceded her in death by almost two years. She has made her home here [Parowan] since her marriage. Mrs. Ward was prominent in church and civic affairs, having been the first president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Parowan Post of the American Legion after its establishment here. For the past two years she has been instructor in the WPA art school here, where she has turned out many beautiful pieces of art work, and at the time of her death she was a member of the Parowan Stake Primary board. She is survived by here father of Payson, two sisters, Mrs. Ruby P. Richardson of Salem and Mrs. Irene S. Kelly of Brigham City; two brothers, Victor P. and Owen S. Sabin, both of Salem. [Parowan Utah Times, January 3, 1941.]

Sackett, Fleeta

Fleeta Sackett

Class of 1926. Fleeta Sackett. Source: 1926 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section.

Sackett, Genevieve
Provo, Utah US

Genevieve Sackett

Class of 1925 & Class of 1927. Genevieve Sackett. Source 1: 1925 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Class of 1927. Genevieve Sackett is pictured with the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Genevieve Sackett was born on May 22, 1909 in Provo, Utah. Her parents: Robert Franklin Sackett and Lillis May Meldrum Sackett. Genevieve Sackett died on July 31, 1998.

Sackett, Harold

Harold Sackett

Class of 1925. Harold Sackett. Source: 1925 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section.

Sainsberry, Robert
Provo
Utah, US

Robert Sainsberry

Faculty & Staff. Robert Sainsberry, Training School & Chemistry teacher, 1904-1906.

Sainsbury, Robert H.

Robert Sainsbury

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1906, and Brigham Young University Class of 1907. Robert H. Sainsbury. In 1906 he received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 139. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1906. Robert H. Sainsbury, a Normal graduate. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1906 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, and Music School graduates. Source: Brigham Young Academy & Normal Training School, Catalogues & Announcements, for 31st Academic Year, 1906-1907, p. 140. ~ ~ ~ ~ Brigham Young University Graduate, Class of 1907. Robert H. Sainsbury. He received the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in May of 1907. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 274.

Saleh, Fereydoun [Fred]

Fred Saleh

Class of 1946. Fereydoun Saleh [Fred Saleh]. He graduated from BYH on May 23, 1946. Source: 1946 BYH Graduation Exercises Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? Fred Saleh, MD, 8008 Frost St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123 - (858) 637-7888 Hematology (Blood Diseases) Oncology (Cancer) Professional Link

Salisbury, Gee

Gee Salisbury

BY Academy High School Commercial Class of 1903 (final BYA class year - the next year, BYH). Gee Salisbury [male or female?] graduated from the Commercial Class on Tuesday, May 26, 1903, in College Hall. Source 1: Program, BYA Commercial Class 1903. ~ ~ ~ ~ BY Academy High School Class of 1903. Gee Salisburry [actually Salisbury] also received a Certificate in Bookkeeping. Source 2: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 55.

Salisbury, Geraldine
Orem, Utah US

Gerri Kelly

Class of 1948. Gerri Salisbury [Geraldine]. Fauvines 1, 2, 3. Fauvine Vice President 3. Notre Maison 3, Notre Maison Historian 3. Girls Basketball 2. Junior Class Vice President 2. Tennis Team 3. Chorus 3. ~ ~ ~ ~ Gerri married ____ Kelly. (See her photo with her brother, Paul Salisbury '49, on Class of 1949 reunion page for 2003.) ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Geraldine Salisbury Kelly. 1930 ~ 2014. Gerri Kelly, age 84, passed away in St. George, Utah on January 8, 2014. Born January 21, 1930 in Provo, Utah to Paul and Chloe Murdoch Salisbury, she attended BY High and BYU, where she was a Cougarette. At various times she worked for Biddolph Photo Studios, JC Penney and the Marriott Center Ticket Office: she made many lifetime friends through these experiences. Gerri married Jack K. Kelly of Provo; they were later divorced. She loved music (singing with Relief Society Singing Mothers choir), fashion, sports (an avid BYU fan) and playing bridge. She served in many callings in the LDS Church (including Sunday School Chorister) and was proud to be a 100% Visiting Teacher. Gerri was preceded in death by her father, western artist Paul Salisbury and mother, Chloe S. Peay Salisbury; son, Kris; and two great-grandsons, William and Mike. She is survived by her brother Paul (Marilyn) Salisbury, Bountiful, Utah, and sons Karl (Karla) St. George, Utah and Kendall (Nancy) Naples, Florida; she has 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Family memorial to be held at a future date. [Provo Daily Herald, February 20, 2014] Source.

Salisbury, Paul Murdock
Bountiful, Utah US

Paul & Marilyn Salisbury

Class of 1949. Paul M. Salisbury. Senior Class Vice President. French, Lettermen, Tennis, Baseball, Track, Basketball, Football. He graduated from BYH on May 26, 1949. Source: 1949 BYH Graduation Exercises Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Paul Murdock Salisbury is a husband and father and Elder in LDS Church. He was born in Provo, Utah, went to Provo schools and was always interested in tennis and basketball. He played basketball for BY High School when the team went to the State Tournament. He played tennis for BY High School and BYU and won several trophies. Paul served for two years in the armed services. While in France he played tennis for his command base. He was also a legal secretary and court recorder. Paul had many interesting experiences in the military. He returned home and entered his schooling at BYU. He was a member of the TauSig fraternity. He later married Marilyn Vincent. She was active in music circles, singing in high school groups and in Relief Society and Singing Mothers. She served as a teacher in Primary, and as director in the Junior Sunday School They are the parents of two sons: Craig Paul Salisbury and Brian Vincent Salisbury. (See his photo on Class of 1949 reunion page for 2003, with his wife, Marilyn, and his sister, Geraldine [Gerri] Salisbury Kelly)~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Paul Salisbury, 1931 ~ 2017. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin and friend passed away on October 1, 2017. Paul was born in Provo, Utah September 14, 1931 to Paul and Chloe Murdock Salisbury. He married Marilyn Vincent on February 8, 1958. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They raised 3 children. Paul graduated from BY High in 1949 and attended BYU. He was active in sports, especially tennis. He was on the BYU tennis team and won countless tournaments. He served in France and Germany in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing with his grandchildren. Paul worked in Sales throughout his life. He managed Triangle Tire Service in Bountiful, making many life-long friends. In his later years he served children as a crossing guard for North Salt Lake Police Department. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings. He was known for his love for others, kind, generous nature, and a strong, honest work ethic. Paul and Marilyn spent 60 years together. He will be missed greatly by family and friends. Preceded in death by son, Craig, parents, and sister, Geraldine Salisbury Kelly. He is survived by wife, Marilyn, children, Brian (Teresa), Andrea Myrick and 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Viewing held at Orchard Stake Center, 3599 Orchard Dr. Bountiful, Fri. Oct. 6, at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm at the church. Interment at the Bountiful City Cemetery. [Salt Lake Tribune, October 4, 2017]