Class of 1920. 0. Leslie Stone (male). Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Elder O. Leslie Stone, Assistant to the Council of the Twelve. By Lawrence E. Cummins, Editorial Associate. O. Leslie Stone comes by his penchant for hard work naturally. His parents, Frank J. Stone and Mabel Crandall Stone, were strong and industrious homesteaders who were farming a tract of land near Chapin, Idaho, when their son Leslie was born May 28, 1903. Before the youth had started school, his parents decided on a plan that they hoped would lead them away from their crowded two-room log cabin and the back-breaking “sod busting.” They determined that if Sister Stone and the children could operate the farm, Brother Stone could go back to school, hopefully to become a businessman. And it wasn’t long until the family’s diligence was rewarded. Frank Stone started a mercantile business in Driggs, Idaho, in 1909, and when Leslie was eight, he was sweeping floors and running errands in his father’s store, beginning a career in marketing and merchandising that was to span fifty-two years. He completed one year of high school in Driggs and then went to Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah, where he graduated in 1920. Schooled well by his parents in the gospel of work, he obtained a job with a bank in Price, Utah, soon after graduation. Before the year was over he moved back to Idaho, where his father’s business had expanded to include the Blackfoot City Bank. The next four years set the course for Elder Stone’s later successes in business. He was hired as the bookkeeper in his father’s bank, and outside of banking hours, he did the bookkeeping for several other businesses, sold Model-T Fords, and managed two dance halls. Elder Stone was an adult Aaronic Priesthood holder during this busy period in his life when he met a girl who helped him set another course—an eternal course. Her name was Dorothy Cobbley, and it didn’t take long for him to decide that she was the woman for him. However, it was clear from the start that the only marriage she was interested in was a temple marriage. And because they truly loved each other, he was willing to do those things necessary for him to become an elder and obtain a temple recommend. “The first thing I did,” Elder Stone recalls, “was to pay my tithing. It was $33.27 that first month—I have never forgotten it.” Elder and Sister Stone were married in the Salt Lake Temple April 23, 1924. Following their marriage, they joined Elder Stone’s brother as partners in a store in Susanville, California. Later they started a second store in Klamath Falls, Oregon. During the next five years the business expanded rapidly to include thirty-two stores throughout Oregon and Washington. In 1929 they merged with another company and Elder Stone became a division manager of seventy-five stores with headquarters in Portland. In 1931 Elder Stone began another career, this time with Safeway Stores, Inc., in Portland, where in time he advanced to the position of vice-president with residence in Oakland, California. In 1946 merchandising tycoon M. B. Skaggs asked the president of Safeway if he would let Leslie Stone come to work with him to start a new company. “I’m asking you first,” Skaggs said, “because I know how much you value him in your organization.” The invitation was then made to Elder Stone, who sensed a new opportunity and challenge. The new company was organized with O. Leslie Stone as president and co-founder of Skaggs-Stone Wholesale Company, serving stores throughout the western United States. In 1963 Elder Stone resigned to devote himself to family investments and Church responsibilities. Throughout the years Elder Stone served in a number of positions in the Church, including bishop of the Oakland Fifth Ward and president of the Oakland-Berkeley Stake. He was also chairman of the Oakland region of the Church welfare program and chairman of the Oakland Temple district, prior to and during the construction of the Oakland Temple. Elder Stone was called to be a Regional Representative in 1967 and served in that position until 1968, when he was named president of the Salt Lake Temple, with Sister Stone serving as temple matron. When they were released from their temple assignment in August 1972, Elder Stone was reassigned as a Regional Representative. Elder and Sister Stone are the parents of four sons, two of whom — James Reed and Douglas Stone — are deceased. Their two living sons, Ronald V. and Thomas R., presided over the Argentina North and French Polynesia missions, respectively. The Stones also have fourteen grandchildren. “We were taken completely by surprise when I was called to be an Assistant to the Twelve,” said Elder Stone with humility and candor. “We had just purchased a home in Palm Springs, California, and had planned to divide our time between there and Salt Lake City. But I have never turned down a call from the Lord, and we are grateful for this new honor and opportunity to serve him now.” That attitude, coupled with his simple and sincere pledge delivered in general conference in October — “I love the Lord, and I want to serve him”—mark Elder Stone as one of God’s choice and valiant servants. [Ensign, January 1973.]

Class of 1920. Beatrice Stringham. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 332.

Class of 1920. Rhea Sumsion. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 334.

Class of 1920. Pearl Taylor. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Pearl Taylor. She received two diplomas in 1920: a BYH Business Diploma, and a High School Diploma. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 184.

Class of 1920. Roy T. Taylor. He received a High School Diploma in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 486.

Class of 1920. Ruby Taylor. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Ruby Taylor. She received a BYH Business Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 238.

Class of 1920. Myra Thomas. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 334.

Class of 1920. Warren Tonks. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Warren Tonks. He received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 240.

Class of 1920? On Tuesday, July 8, 1997, Stella Vernon Thacker died peacefully at home after a long, productive life and a relatively short illness. Mrs. Thacker, a life-long resident of Vernal and Ashley Valley was born April 2, 1901. She lived in Maeser and Vernal all her 96 years except for one year when she attended Brigham Young Academy in Provo to obtain her teaching certificate. She is the daughter of Andrew J. and Ada Allen Vernon. Her life centered around her family. She was the oldest and the last-surviving member of her two brothers, Arlin and Alton, and two sisters, Ethel (Charles Palmer) and Bertha (Lloyd Richards). Stella was active in church and community affairs, serving in many positions in the church auxiliaries. She belonged to the DUP, Camp Tokawana, and was instrumental in helping get the old Tithing office moved from the middle of town to its present location, across from the Vernal Tabernacle, soon to be temple. Stella married Leslie P. Thacker on September 6, 1922 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died in 1990. They were the parents of four children: Vivian, who died at at age 15; Royal, who died soon after birth. Two sons survive her, Dale F. (Marilyn) of Vernal, and Doral Leslie (Ted) and wife, Lila of Maricopa, Ariz.; ten grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, 1997, in Vernal, Utah. Interment, Maeser Fairview Cemetery. [Deseret News, Friday, July 11, 1997]

Class of 1920. Belva Wadley (Edwards). She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 338.

Class of 1920. Homer Wakefield. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. John Homer Wakefield. He received a High School Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 50. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. John Homer Wakefield. He received a BS Degree in Botany in 1924. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 50. ~ ~ ~ ~ John Homer Wakefield was born July 12, 1901 in Huntington, Utah. His parents were John Fleming Wakefield III [BYH Class of 1909] and Emma Higgs Wakefield. He married Louise Russell. He was a veteran of World War II. He died on April 15, 1989 in Mapleton, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. His son, Robert Lynn Wakefield, is an honorary member of the BYH Class of 1970.

Class of 1920? Zella Walch, 90, died June 3, 1991 in a Provo nursing home. Born December 26, 1900 in Scipio to William Spencer and Sarah May Probert Walch. She was an active member of the LDS Church serving in both the Sunday School and Relief Society auxiliary organizations. Served a mission for the church in St. Louis, Missouri. She was educated in the Millard County School system in both Scipio and Fillmore. Also attended Brigham Young Academy in Provo. Survived by sister-in-law, Verna Brunson Walch, Salt Lake City; three nieces, Salome W. Ceeley, Salt Lake City; Edyth C. Hughes, and LuJean C. Allison, both North Las Vegas, Nevada; three nephews, Paul K. Cahoon, Delta; Alton W. Cahoon, Ogden; and Owen W. Cahoon, Provo. Preceded in death by a sister, Hazel May Cahoon, and three brothers, Evan Walch, Otis P. Walch, and William Bert Walch. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10th, 1991 in Fillmore, Utah. Interment, Scipio Cemetery. [Deseret News, Saturday, June 8, 1991]

Class of 1920. Bola Walker. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 334.

Class of 1920. Nile Washburn. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85.

Class of 1920. Clemouth Whatcott. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 336. ~ ~ ~ ~ Clemouth Lavell Whatcott was born on March 24, 1899 in Kanosh, Utah. His parents were Henry Whatcott and Louisa Temperance Manhard Whatcott. He married Vesta Admeta Pulley on August 9, 1922 in Logan, Utah. He died on September 24, 1958 in Logan, Utah. His interment, Logan City Cemetery, Utah.

Class of 1920. Father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Walter Farrer Whitehead, 87, of Salt Lake City, died May 8, 1990, at his home. He was born October 17, 1902, in Provo, to Walter P. and Mary Ettie Farrer Whitehead. He married Bessie Williams on October 28, 1926, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died Aug. 18, 1989. He spent his early years in Provo and graduated from Brigham Young High School. He worked Farmers Insurance Co., having opened many areas in the upper midwest states. He was a member of the LDS Church. He served a mission to England, then with his wife served a mission in Ontario, Canada. He served diligently in many capacities in the Church. He is survived by three daughters, Gwendolyn C. Brewer and late husband (Everett), Thousand Oaks, Calif.; Patricia Sorensen and husband, Richard, Salt Lake City; Mary Jean Wagner and husband, John D., Provo; a son, Don R. Whitehead and wife, D'Ann, Englewood, Colorado; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Bush and husband, Ray and Mary Duke, and husband, Melvin, all of Springville, Utah. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Walter W. Whitehead. Funeral services were held Friday, May 11, 1990, in Salt Lake City. Burial was in the Provo City Cemetery. [Published in the Deseret News, Wednesday, May 9, 1990.]

Class of 1920. Eyrma Williams (female). Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Eyrma Williams. She received a High School Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 346. ~ ~ ~ ~ Eyrma Bernis Williams was born on February 27, 1902 at Warm Springs, Alameda County, California. Her parents were Walter Irvin Williams and Frances Anita Northridge. She married Lawrence R. Weldon and they were divorced. She married Archibald Thomas Fletcher and they were divorced. She married John William Carpenter on May 14, 1947 in Long Beach, California. Eyrma Williams Carpenter died on April 12, 1988 [or May 1, 1988] at Adelaide/Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California.

Class of 1920. LaVern Winget. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 338. ~ ~ ~ ~ Vida Lavern Winget was born on November 8, 1900 in Monroe, Utah. Her parents were Cyrus Alfonzo Winget and Hulda Augusta Jonassen Winget. Lavern Winget (21) of Monroe, Utah, married Ambrose Vincent Black (21) of Richfield, Utah, on July 26, 1922 in Manti, Utah. Lavern Winget Black died on September 21, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her interment, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Class of 1920. Ardis E. Young (female). She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 54. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ardis Egbert Young was born on January 15, 1901 in Vernal, Utah. Her parents were Francis Marion Young and Annie Geneva Egbert. Ardis married Homer Ward McCarty on June 30, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ardis Young McCarty died on January 27, 1996 in Murray, Utah. Her interment, Salt Lake City, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Our beloved Ardis Egbert Young McCarty, died Saturday, January 27, 1996 in the Sandy Regional Care Center, at age 95. Born in Vernal, Utah, January 15, 1901, she was the oldest of three children born to Francis Marion and Annie Egbert Young, who were themselves children of Utah pioneers. When she was three years old she went with her parents and her infant brother to Samoa where her parents served a teaching mission for the LDS Church. Later she lived in Provo, Utah, where she completed her education and received a normal certificate from Brigham Young University High School in 1919 [actually 1920]. She taught school in Magna, Utah. She married H. Ward McCarty on June 30, 1920 in the Salt Lake Temple. In 1931 they left Salt Lake City and spent twenty years in the midwest, returning in 1951. Her husband was Executive Secretary for the Utah Pharmaceutical Association. They celebrated fifty happy years together before he died in 1971. Wherever she lived, she was active in church and civic organizations, making many cherished friends. She served in the Relief Society on several stake boards, teaching all classes, and enjoying her many years as a visiting teacher. Proud of her pioneer heritage, she enjoyed participation in the Lorenzo Dow Young Family organization. But first and foremost she was a homemaker, and she leaves for her family a legacy of service, love, and countless happy memories. She is survived by her three children: Kent Young McCarty, Fremont, California; Coralie M. Beyers (John), Logan, Utah; and Nancy M. Sumsion (Carlton), Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren. Her brother Karl Egbert Young, sister Gerda Young Roth, daughter-in-law, Virginia S. McCarty, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 3, 1996 at the Valley View Second Ward, 4395 Albright Drive (2140 East), in Holladay. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Utah. [Deseret News, Thursday, February 1, 1996.]

Class of 1920. Marie Young. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85.

Classes of 1920 and 1926. Class of 1920. May Young. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1926. May Young. She received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1926. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 346.