The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-04-12

Park pioneers. Spoke of the redeem.
ing power of love. Our greatest joy
comes from life well lived and in
duties well performed. Bore a strong
testimony to the worth of the deceas-
ed President o. II. Bulge said, the
deceased had filed her niche, had
accomplished her tasks, and had lived
an honest upright life. Her life was
| doubtless a benediction to others. lie
spoke of the great mission OF women
in bringing spirits into this world.
Bore a strong testimony to the great
latter day work. Bishop G. c. Hyde
made few closing remarks, and the
benedictiop was pronounced by Rosel
H. Hyde. The grave was dedicated
by grandson, Mr.. Miller.
Mrs. Dortha NJ. Nielsen was born
in Denmark, Feb. "a, 1898. Was the
daughter of Thomas Thompson and
Kjrstina Jensen. Was baptized June
Is, 1857 and married to Lars l.. Mel
sen, Oct, Is, 1860, Emigrated to
America in the year 1866. Came to
Hyde Park in 1867. From 1873 to
1882 Brother and Sister Nielsen re-
sided in Benson ward. Hyde rark
has been their home ever since.
Mrs. Nielsen is the mother of e,ev-
en- children, seven sons, and four
daughters. Three sons and three
daughters now survive her; one son
died in Denmark, one upon the plains
and one young married man in Hyde
Park. Two daughters also passed
away in Hyde Park, one having been
burned to death. Sister Nielsen was
ever a kind mother, and a worthy
citizen. She endured much for the
gospels sake, but was uncomplain-
ing and ever thankful for her lot in
life She has gone where bright
crown awaits her In the mansions
OF her Father.
The good people Of Hyde Park
have experienced condition during
the past week, never before known
here, that Of three Of her earliest
and most esteemed pioneers passing
away within a few hours of each
other Today the last one to pass
away, Sister Emma Seamons, was
placed in the tomb. AS at the two
preceding funerals, the house was
filed almost to its capacity. The
choir sang Sweet Rest in Heaven"
prayer was offered by Joseph Waite.
The choir sang Jesus Lover Of My
Soul" The speakers were Stephen
Thurston, Lars Christensen, Benja-
min Hymas, Charles Lyon of Menan,
Idaho, and Bishop c.. G. Hyde. The
other musical numbers by the choir
were "Oh Grave Where is Thy Vic
tory" and Nearer My God to Thee"
The speakers all testified of the
many virtues and good deeds of Sis
ter Seamons, and Of the great labors
performed by our noble pioneers. FL
der Lyon gave brief history OF the
life of the deceased, and Of the hard.
ships she had passed through. While
the deceased had never been blessed
with children of her own, yet she
was a mother to and raised several
motherless children. The speakers
told of how she had labored for many
years side by side with James Han
cey in caring for the sick, selecting
and making their funeral clothes and
in assisting in laying them away. II
seemed fitting and pleasing that two,
who had labored so long to help and
bless others. should pass away to-
gether. The benediction was ,ro
nounced by Lorenzo Peterson, nd
large concourse followed the remains
to the cemetery.
Sister Emma Seamons WAS born In
England, Sept. 10, 1910. Was the
daughter OF William and Mary Lyon
Embraced the gospel when but a
young girl. Crossed the ocean in b
sailing vessel, being FIVE weeks in
making the trip, arriving in America
in 1856. She came to Hyde Park in
1862, having married Elijah Sesmons
while on the journey to Utah. Sister
Seamons was of a cheerful disposi-
ton, and scattered sunshine wherev-
er she went. A few years ago she
received paralytic stroke which
rendered her limbs almost useless
for long time. and was never after
! wards we'll and strong. Her many