The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-02-15
HYDE PARK


Suel Lamb were held in the meeting
house today. II was one Of the lar
gest funerals held here for long
time. The choir sang Tho Dsep.
ening Trials Throng Your Way"
and the prayer was offered by Elder
Marion Lewis Of Logan. beautiful
Isle of Somewhere" was sweetly
sung by the choir. Hon. John Evans
Of Lehi was the first speaker. He
said Suel Lamb was man Of ster-
ling integrity, sound judgment and a
true Latter-day Saint; and was ever
man OF good examples, and true
to the gospel of Christ. He was a
descendant Of those noble patriots
who gave their LIES blood to estab.
lish liberty upon this land Suel
Lamb but sleeps, and his spirit has
the best We can give. Brother LAMBS
Charles England spoke Of the impor-
lance of life, and said all should pre-
pare for death. He had known Suel
| Lamb for many years, and said he
was one OF the few who had known
the Prophet Joseph Smith. He also
spoke OF the active part deceased
had taken in spiritual and temporal
things. He mentioned his temple
work in which he had done work
for hundreds OF his ancetors. Ste.
phen Thurston said his life had been
made better by having been associat.
ed with so good a man. Said Suel
Lamb was man among men and
ever ready to do his part in life.
Fred T. BALKAN then sang "Oh My
Father" Elder Taylor Nelson of the
Oneida stake presidency said he
knew the deceased to be a most
worthy man, devoted to the cause OF
truth. While hundreds rejoice over
his work here; thousands would re.
joice in the next world because of
his labors for them. We are very
near eternity, and our friends gone
before are also very near US. The
resurrection Is a reality and ali men
will come forth to receive their re-
ward. President Joseph Quincy
spoke of the great work Elder Lamb
had done in the Masters cause.
The gospel is for all time and eter'
nifty and our service shouiu ever be
the best We can give. Brother Lamb
life was inspiration to others. Presi-
dent Serge Bailif said, "A representa-
ton OF Hyde Park had gone to the
courts on high, and would represent
us there. His reward is certain, and
all should try to follow his example.
President Thomas Duce Of the AL.
berta stake, Patriarch John A.
Woolf and Bishop Charles G. Hyde
also spoke of the deceased and the
! faithful upright, and worthy life lie
had led. The choir sang very beau.
tifully, "Ill be what you want NE to
be-" and the benediction was pro.
nounced by Bishop George Carver Of
Preston. Sixteen loaded vehi 2,es
followed the remains to the GENE.
terry and the grave was dedicated by
Bishop William Hyde of Logan. The
pail bearers were James Z. Johnson
William Hawkes., Jr., Simpson Ro-
per George J. Johnson, Clarence
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sons of the deceased. Suel Lamb
was born March /, 1888 at Huron,
Wayne county, New York; was bap-
tized into the Mormon church when
eight years old; journeyed with his
parents TO Nauvoo when but child
and became acquainted with the
Prophet Joseph Smith, and with his
father, mother, brother and two sis.
ters, he started for Utah in 1852
His father died on the way and Suel
became the main stay of the family
They first settled in Lehi, when he
remained until 1865, when he and
family came to Hyde Park where he
has since resided, and been identi
fed with every important work OF
that ward, He was the husband OF
three wives, all OF whom preceded
him to the other world. Ten chill
dren, three sons and seven daughters
were born to him. four Of the daugh
tiers have since died; three Of them
leaving large families. There are 7f
grandchildren, Az greatgrandchildren
all in the church, and worthy citi
Gems in their respective communities
Elder Lamb was for some time mis-
sionary among the Indians, and his
sons and grandsons have spent about
SS years doing missionary work Al
the time Johnson's army came 70
Utah, Elder Lamb was a member OF
the famous Lot Smiths command
and could relate many interesting
incidents of that campaign. Fol