Reuel Walton, circa 1898. Uncategorized Other Student. ~ ~ ~ ~ The history of the Walton family begins in Woodruff, Utah. Reuel Walton was born November 7, 1880, in Woodruff, the third child in a family of 13 children. Their descendants said that the Walton children could each play three different musical instruments and the family had its own orchestra at one time. Reuel continued to play the trombone and was part of a local band as an adult. After finishing public schools in Woodruff and Salt Lake, Reuel attended the Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah [circa 1898]. He then studied law at the University of Utah and was admitted to the bar in both Utah and Wyoming. Reuel married Florence M. Lewis of Evanston on November 28, 1912, and began his law practice. Walton was elected as Uinta County Attorney in 1918 and held that position until 1932. He was then appointed district judge of the Third Judicial District of Wyoming, serving until 1934. He was elected justice of the peace in 1940, and served as court commissioner from 1943 until his death. Walton was a state senator for several terms, and upon his death the family received a copy of the resolution of deep sympathy from the Wyoming Senate that was read at the 34th session of the Wyoming State Legislature in Reuel’s honor. Walton was highly regarded in the Evanston, Wyoming community during his lifetime. He spent many years in public service both in Evanston and in the state of Wyoming. He and his wife Florence participated in the Evanston Social Club and were active members of the Evanston community. Source: Uinta County Herald, Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Class Year Unknown (circa 1950). James W. Webster. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. Named President of the LDS Hospital Medical staff in 1981. ~ ~ ~ ~ James Weldon Webster, Jr., was born on December 30, 1932 in Moscow, Idaho. His parents were James Weldon Webster, Sr., and Marie Jenkins Webster. ~ ~ ~ ~ The Dr. James W. Webster Scholarship, University of Utah, School of Medicine: A fund established in 1985 by Mrs. Cowley in memory of her husband. Dr. Webster, a thoracic cardiovascular surgeon, was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident on August 13, 1982, on the outskirts of Camp Williams, Utah, following an Army Reserve parachute drop. He had been participating in the maneuver. Interest from the endowment account provides scholarships for outstanding medical students who demonstrate dedication to the highest standards in medicine and service to others. Priority is given to those individuals who exhibit the humanitarian medical characteristics, an interest in cardiovascular medicine, and an interest in physical well-being as exhibited by Dr. James W. Webster, Jr. Selection is made by a special committee selected by Mrs. Cowley.

BYH Class Unknown? [He would have been 18 in 1933.] Nevin Williams. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Nevin Ray Williams, 86, Provo, died Thursday, April 25, 2002. He was born Oct 25, 1915, at home in Provo, to Samuel Williams and Rebecca Camelia Overlade Williams - he was the fourth of five children. Nevin was educated in Provo schools, including Maeser Elementary, Provo Junior High, Provo High and Brigham Young Academy [Note: Brigham Young Academy ceased to exist in 1903 -- this could be a reference to BYH or BYU]. Nevin was a gifted musician and an accomplished vocalist and pianist. He was the soloist in many school, community and church productions. He was also involved in athletics throughout his life. After graduating from high school, Nevin enrolled at Brigham Young University. During World War II, Nevin served his country in the United States Army for four and one-half years. While stationed in the Philippines, he earned a purple heart after he was shot by enemy fire in the battle of Lady. After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Nevin returned to Brigham Young University where he earned degrees in English and music. Nevin married Faye Lindsay in Nevada and their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple April 30, 1965. They were devoted companions who worked side by side in every aspect of their lives. As a young man, Nevin delivered groceries in his wagon, worked at Keeley's, Utah Office Supply and other businesses in Provo. Eventually he opened Williams Music Company, in partnership with his wife, where he worked until the time of his death. For more than 40 years, the store was located in the home his parents built and where Nevin and his siblings were raised. Nevin loved getting to know people and was a gifted conversationalist and charismatic leader. One of his favorite aspects of their business was teaching students to play the piano and playing the piano for customers. Nevin also loved his friends and neighbors and treasured those relationships. Quality was important to Nevin in every aspect of his life and he excelled in everything he undertook. He loved keeping a meticulous yard. He enjoyed sports, especially BYU and the Utah Jazz. He loved to travel with his family to New York and California to attend musical productions and other cultural events. He was known for his generosity and kindness. Nevin was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions, including the Sunday School, Bishop's Counselor and Bishop of two wards - Provo 23rd and Provo 28th. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Faye, and waited anxiously for his reunion with her. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Von, Rondo; sister, Zenda; and other relatives whom he dearly loved. He is survived by his children, Brent, Brice, Vickie, Debbie, Jacqueline, Rebecca; their families, including 19 grandchildren, Kellie, Robbie, Jeff, Chris, Tracy, Ryan, Jeremy, Aaron, McKenzie, Parker, Ryan, Tyler, Jeannette, Adrienne, Jason, Nicole, Jared, Joshua, Tiffany; great-grandchildren, Burton, Mitchell; sister, Mae Williams Earl Nelson; many beloved nephews, nieces, cousins; and loyal canine companions, Sam and Gus. Services were held Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in Provo. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Sunday, April 28, 2002]

BYA HS Class of 1898? Ralph S. Winterton. Don't know when he attended but record has been added in case he attended prior to 1903. His twin sons attended the BY Lab School and BYU, but "boycotted" BYH in favor of Provo High. See website page. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ralph Stafford Winterton was born September 27, 1880 in Charleston, Wasatch County, Utah. If he attended high school at BYA, it would have been between 1898 and 1902. His parents were William Winterton and Ellen "Nellie" Widdison. He married Ann Louise Ririe on June 2, 1909 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died on November 22, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Salt Lake City, Utah.

BYH Class Year Unknown? 1944? [Cannot find her name with senior class in any BYH yearbook that we have.] Merle "Molly" Young. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Merle Young "Molly" Hall Nyman, age 76 of Orem, passed away on January 8, 2002. The youngest of five children, Molly was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 13, 1925 to Dallas Huber Young and Lucile Brady Young. Molly grew up in Salt Lake City, Vernal, and Provo, graduating from BY High. She then attended Brigham Young University where she received secretarial training. She then worked in New York City and Los Angeles for a year each, before settling in Provo, where she went to work at Geneva Steel. While working at Geneva Steel, she met Kenneth Coburn Hall, and they were married in 1952 in the Orem Community Church. They had three children, Ken Hall, Kurt Hall, and Karen Hall. Her husband Kenneth passed away in 1961. In 1975 she married Jack Lamar Nyman, who has been a loving and devoted husband for the past 25 years. Molly began working as a legal secretary with her brother, Dallas Young, in 1961. Later, she worked with her nephews, Brent and Sherman, until November 2001. Molly was a charter member of the Community Church where she held many leadership positions. Molly and her husband Jack did volunteer and service work, picking up and delivering food and serving hot meals at the Food and Care Coalition in Provo. She loved reading and was an avid bridge player. She is survived by her husband, Jack Nyman, of Orem; 2 sons and 1 daughter, Kenneth Geoffrey (Echo) Hall of Orem, Utah; Kurt Young Hall of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Karen Hall (George) Brandt of Copley, Ohio; 1 step-son and 2 stepdaughters, Jack (Dee) Nyman Jr. of St. George, Utah; Susan Johnson of Orem, Utah; and Janice Nyman of Salt Lake City, Utah; 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by 2 brothers, LeGrande (Dorothy) Young of Orem, Utah, and Dallas (Rhoda Vaun) Young of Provo, Utah; 1 sister, Lillian (Keith) Hayes of Provo, Utah; and a brother-in-law, Allen B. Sorensen of Provo, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas H. Young and Lucile Young, and by a sister, Miriam Sorensen. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12, 2002, in Provo. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Food and Care Coalition of Utah Valley. [Provo Daily Herald, January 11, 2002] ~ ~ ~ ~ From: Shanda Ross [SRoss@slco.org]. Subject: Thank you. To: Webmaster [webmaster@byhigh.org, yhigh@ymail.com] Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009. --To Whom It May Concern: I just wanted to say thank you for putting this together. These are my grandparents and it is nice to see them on this web site. Thanks again, Sergeant Shanda L. Ross, Investigator, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, Internal Affairs Unit (W) 801-468-3856. (C) 801-259-1300. @May 2009

Brent Stevenson Shaw ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Brent S. Shaw, 74, our loving husband, papa, grandpa, friend, and guardian angel, passed peacefully from his life of service on this earth on June 10, 2010, in Orem, Utah. Brent was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 5, 1935, to Glenn and Lucille Shaw. He graduated from Fremont High School in Oakland, California [not Brigham Young High School], and Brigham Young University. Brent served an LDS mission to Tahiti. On September 13, 1960, he married his sweetheart and eternal companion, Joan R. Justis, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together, they raised three daughters and one son, as well as a Samoan daughter. His work career began as a band teacher at Ogden Jr. High, and Pesega High School in Western Samoa. Later, he worked as a Public Health Advisor for the US government in Boise, Denver, Harrisburg, and Salt Lake City. He also was a Section Chief for immunizations at the CDC in Atlanta. Brent was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served faithfully as a Bishop, High Councilor, Area Secretary, Choir and Musical Director, and most recently as a teacher of Temple Preparation, and a Service Missionary at the Provo Employment Center. He is survived by his wife, his daughters, Brenda (Bart) Fisher, Wendy (Michael) Timothy, and Tammy (Robert) Parker; his son Glenn (Aimee) Shaw; his Samoan daughter Olevia Tafiti; and their 14 grandchildren; and his brothers and sisters, Glenn, David, Karen, and Sue. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother and sisters, Marilyn, Bernadine, and Robbie. Brent leaves a remarkable legacy of service, humor, music, hard work, and love. Funeral service was held on Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Orem North Stake Center, 1000 N. Main Street in Orem. The family requested that donations be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. [Deseret News, June 11, 2010] We are including this record because the first obituary that appeared incorrectly listed Brent S. Shaw as a graduate of Brigham Young High School -- his high school alma mater was Fremont High School in Oakland, California.