PASSING OF PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT WILLIAM JAMES CRITCHLOW III

Tribute by Wayne Hinton, National President

William J. Critchlow III, passed away on August 3, 2020 at Bountiful, Utah at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Marie Wood and a son, William James Critchlow IV. He is survived by wife, Raelene Brian Critchlow, six children, and five stepchildren a s well as 44 grandchildren and 66 great grandchildren.

William was an outstanding church and community leader. He served as president of the Ogden Pioneer SUP Chapter and was chosen National President of SUP in 1981 and was serving as president when Elder Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the National Office Building. He was also a n active member of the Ogden Rotary Club and a past president of the trust division of the Utah Banker’s Association.

Before joining a law partnership in 1965, Bill served as Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Commercial Security Bank. With a Juris Doctorate degree with honors from George Washington University Bill practiced law from 1965 until his retirement in 2014.

His main hobbies were Western history (his B. A. degree was in history) and gardening. When he was Explorer Scout Advisor, he directed the boys to studying the historic forts of the Ogden area. He solicited funds from the SUP to buy a camera to photograph the sites and to prepare slides for a presentation. Models were then made of the original forts. In 1976 an historical art collection was begun in connection with the United States Bicentennial. Approximately $60,000 was raised which resulted in the Bicentennial Fine Art Collection housed in the Stewart Library at Weber State University.

Bill also began a project to create the Miles Goodyear State Park in West Ogden. The SUP, the Rotary Club, the Union Pacific Railroad Company and Weber County together with a $1,000,000.00 appropriation from the Utah State Legislature turned Bill’s project into a reality with a recreation of the original Fort Buenaventura with a museum featuring historical displays and artifacts.

In conjunction with Weber State University historian, Dr. Richard Sadler, Bill co-authored a history of Ogden, Bill’s hometown. He also sponsored the Critchlow Historical Lecture Series at Weber State University. For his many civic accomplishments and contributions to Weber State University Bill was given an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Weber State University and he was named one of 100 Outstanding Alumni.

His church service included a mission to Sweden, serving as bishop of the Ogden 41st Ward, high priest instructor, high priest group leader, serving in a stake mission presidency, being Explorer leader and a scoutmaster.

He and his wife, Raelene Brian Critchlow, also served together to direct the St. George Temple Visitors’ Center and Historic Sites beginning in 1999. We extend our condolences to Raelene, family and friends. Bill will be missed. He was a gentleman, a man of character who loved the gospel, his family, his heritage and our history.

Passing of Past National President Keith Van Rosendaal

Tribute by Tony Tidwell, Past National President

It breaks my heart to announce the passing of our dear past president, Keith Van Rosendaal on Thursday, June 25th of congestive heart failure while in the company of his family. Keith and Elizabeth are members of the Mills Chapter of SUP where he served as Chapter President in 2016. The next year he was elected to the SUP National Executive Council and was 2018 National President. It was only last September at the Logan Encampment that he retired from the Board but not from SUP. Keith “volunteered” to plan and chair the Salt Lake City National Encampment planned for 2021 (now rescheduled for 2022). With his sweet wife, Elizabeth, he visited and spoke at nearly every SUP chapter except Las Vegas, Mesa and Philadelphia. We are so grateful for the memories of working, traveling, counseling, lecturing and celebrating with a man who loved every moment he spent serving others. During his tenure, SUP made great strides in getting our organization into the public eye through the media, Website development, our online presence, and the nationally recognized Pioneer Magazine publication. He found and shared joy with every meeting. On our last visit, he told us he viewed his passing as a sacred time to be cherished. We extend our thoughts and prayers to Elizabeth and their dear family.

Tribute to Past National President, James Charles Hurst

On May 3, 2020, our dear friend and former National President James Hurst died. His obituary was published on May 7, 2020 in the Deseret News. Jim, as he was fondly known, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. During his tenure on the Executive Committee he gave great council to the Pioneer Magazine Committee. I will always be grateful for his contributions which had a positive effect on the direction and content of the magazine. He made suggestions as to topics which would be meaningful and suggested individuals who would be willing to author the subjects. His positive nature was always uplifting and valuable. If there was a problem, he was always a part of the solution. His years in education and in administration were evident as he carried out his assignments, both in the Church and the Sons of Utah Pioneers. All of his service in his profession and society could not have happened with out the love of his wife, Joan. She has been at his side in all that he has done.

Jim was a true friend. I am reminded of The Spoken Word, The Secret of True Friendship, when I think of Jim

What does it mean to have a genuine friend? We may have many acquaintances, and we can be friendly to all of them, but true friendship is more than that. It requires more from us, and it gives us more in return.
A Greek legend tells of two young men, Damon and Pythias, who exemplified true friendship. Pythias was unjustly accused of plotting against the king and was sentenced to die. He pleaded for a few days’ freedom so he could arrange care for his family across the sea, promising to return before the day of his execution.

Suspicious that Pythias was merely trying to escape his punishment, the king said he would allow Pythias to go only if he provided a substitute, someone who would be put to death if Pythias didn’t return in time. Damon agreed to stand in his friend’s place.

Sure enough, days went by and Pythias didn’t come back. The day of the execution arrived, and Damon was marched to the palace. Just then, a man was seen racing desperately through the crowd. It was Pythias, who fell into the embrace of his beloved friend. Exhausted, he explained that pirates had captured his ship and thrown him overboard. Terrified that this would mean Damon would die in his place, Pythias swam to shore and arrived just in time.

The king was so astonished by this amazing display of devotion that he freed them both — and begged to be the third member of that friendship.

In the Gospel of John, we read, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Friendships like that don’t just happen. They are carefully built over a lifetime — as we sacrifice our own interests, as we offer love with no strings attached, as we reach out during the hard times, as we remain loyal when it seems the rest of the world has turned away.

To have a friend like Damon and Pythias is among life’s greatest treasures. And the first step to having a friend like that is becoming a friend like that.1

I found Jim to be that kind of friend
William W. Tanner, Publisher
PIONEER Magazine

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1 - Spoken Word, January 25, 2020

2019 Brigham's Ball

Brigham’s Ball was held January 11th. It was a wonderful evening with Brigham Young, lots of fun dancing, some great refreshments and lots of enjoyable visiting. Thank you to those who came and everyone please plan to come next year! Thank you so much to those on the committee, those who served the food and The Old Glory Vintage Dancers; who made this such a great event! Pictures were taken on the stage and they are still being processed. Please watch for an email from lifelongmf@gmail.com which will have info about your pictures.

2019 National Board Christmas Dinner

The National Christmas Board Meeting dinner was catered by Myers chicken. The National Officers were given the Oath of Office for 2020. We heard some great talks. We played a couple of trivia games and sang Christmas songs. Mary Ellen Elggren lead us in a really exciting singing of the 12 days of Christmas. It was a wonderful evening for us all!

2019 National Encampment - Logan, UT

Days of '47 Sunrise Service in the Assembly Hall at Temple Square

On Wednesday, the 24th, Elder Lawrence Corbridge spoke at our Sunrise Service. We have received permission to publish his entire talk on SUP1847.com; click HERE. It was a powerful message on the faith and courage that is our heritage. It has truly been an honor to represent the SUP at so many events celebrating our early pioneers.

Days of '47 Parade

We appreciate all of you who walked in The Days of 47 Parade! It was a lot of fun! It wasn’t too hot, we had a lot of shade, and the crowd was awesome. We appreciate the Brigham Young Descendants and the Overseas Chinese LDS Pioneers Association walking with us. We had a great group representing us. Please consider joining us next year!

2019 SUPer DUPer Day at This is the Place State Park

SUPer DUPer Day was a great day! At 10:30 was the dedication of the Pioneer Children’s Memorial to the pioneer children, ages 0-17 who died on the journey across the plains. It was conducted in the Pavillion next to the Memorial. Speakers were, Ellis Ivory, Chairman of This Is The Place, Lane Summerhayes-President of the Days of 47, and Governor Gary Herbert. There were musical numbers by the One Voice Children’s Choir and the Memorial was dedicated by President M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Many other General Authorities were there including Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder Gerritt W. Gong, Elder Craig C. Christensen and Sister Joy D Jones. It was a beautiful dedication and as you can see by the pictures, the Memorial is amazing!

The rest of the day was spent relaxing and exploring This Is The Place Heritage Park. There were lots of families that came and enjoyed the Park and both the SUP and DUP were represented well.

The Eagle Rock chapter brought down their wonderful Wagon Box Memorial. All the different bronze statues in the wagon were a real treat for us to see in person. It is a beautiful Memorial to the first pulpit when there was no building to hold meetings in.

SUPer DUPer Day was a wonderful day! We hope to see you there again next year!

Click HERE for the Deseret News full story.

Pioneer Dress Sewing Workshop Online Trainings

For the past few years the SUP have offered Pioneer Dress Sewing Workshops. Heather has now posted her trainings online. Click on the link below to view.

TRAINING VIDEO 1

TRAINING VIDEO 2

2008 National President Booth Maycock Passes Away

National is sad to report the passing on Booth Maycock, who was National President in 2008 as well as a Life Member, Jordan River Temple Chapter President and he and his wife, Eddie also volunteered for National as well as in the Library for 11 years. His obituary follows.

Lawrence Booth Maycock age 93, passed away July 6, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born March 16, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first child of Lawrence S. Maycock and Lorna Bird Booth. He was raised, along with two younger sisters, on the family farm on Provo Bench, which is now Orem. The farm had fruit orchards, hay fields, vegetable gardens, and animals including milk cows and steers. There was plenty to keep him busy. He attended Lincoln High School where he was the Drum Major for the marching band and he worked as a soda jerk at the Scera Theatre.
After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. When he returned home, he enrolled at BYU, where he met a young freshman girl, Edna Harman, from Walla Walla, Washington, and they were married on November 27, 1947. Their marriage was solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1973. He was a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, Jordan River Temple Chapter. He served as Chapter President and went on to be elected National President in 2008. He served as a Bishop, two senior missions, temple worker, and as Stake Patriarch for 18 years.
He is survived by his 2 sisters, Jean M. Larsen, Helen P. Blake, 4 children, Janet (David) Treseder, Terri (Mike) Moyer, Patricia Dunn, and John (Sandy) Maycock, 18 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Edna, his parents, and son-in-law Daniel Dunn.

2019 National Symposium

The SUP National Symposium was an extra special treat this year being one day after the Sesquicentennial of the Golden Spike joining of the Transcontinental Railroad. Topics included Tom Alexander’s history of Brigham Young and the Latter Day Saints’ involvement in the construction of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads, Ron Watt’s Denver and Rio Grande Western Beginning and End, Wayne Hinton’s Construction and Development of Utah’s “Mormon Railroads”, Dan Kuhl’s Legacy of the Golden Spike Modern Railroad Service in Utah; and the keynote address was from Church Historian Steven E Snow who presented Brigham Young’s Role in Bringing the Railroad to Utah: We Want the Railroad!

This was a fantastic program packed with fun and insightful information with a stirring vocal rendition of Come Come Ye Saints by Dr. Melissa Hinton. We also had the special privilege of seeing and handling the silver Spike and Mallet used for the Utah Spur Line to Salt Lake City eight months after the Golden Spike at Promontory Point, and kept in Brigham Young’s personal collection since then.

The annual Presidents’ Award for Meritorious Service was presented to Stewart Radmall for 57 years of dedicated service and 16 years of excellent leadership over the SUP National Monuments. National President Tony Tidwell explained that Stewart had been given a 4 page list of monuments 16 years ago, and was told to go find them. Since then he has collected photos of each monument, GPS coordinates of 90% of them, and a record of ongoing conditions and repairs, compiled in a 407 page book that is now available to view on our website. Stewart Radmall accepted the award to the sound of applause that became a standing ovation. Thank you Stewart Radmall.

Many thanks to all of the participants in the 2019 National Symposium, and to SUP President elect Wayne Hinton for organizing this event!

2019 National Headquarters Clean-Up Day

Building Clean Up Day fell on May 4th this year, so we had a lot of fun with May the Fourth be with you, Star Wars themes. We had 21 people join us for 2019 Building Clean Up Day. A lot of great work was done, and a lot of fun was had by all. Besides the wonderful help to repair and maintain our Headquarters Building, this is a chance to enjoy each other’s company while working side by side with members of our National Board and Executive Council, and done by noon on a Saturday. Repairs were made to 75 Chairs in the Heritage Hall by Darrell Newbold, Terrence Wlliamson, Tom Alexander, and Stewart Radmall. The side yard was weeded by Steve Packham, Val Parrish, and Chad and Joanna Stowell. The Parking Lot Side Strip and Tree Box were weeded by Don Parry, Sharrif Dajany, and Jeff Booth. Bob Wall resurrected a weed eater from the dead, and kept on working in the Tree Box and Side Strip. Tony Tidwell and Brad Clayton helped removed a fallen tree and other weeding in the parking lot. John Elggren pulled weeds from a planter bed in the back of the building. Pat Cook deep cleaned the bathrooms including polishing the floor tile, and vacuumed the fireplaces and nooks and crannies around the interior. We even had a visit from little Brigham Davis and his bubble blowing purple dinosaur, along with his big sister Nicole. Linda Sorensen (Building Manager) directed and assisted everyone with everything, many thanks to her for coordinating this event. And many thanks to all of you for helping to keep our National Building as beautiful as possible and our National Expenses as low as possible! Thanks to you all! And join us again next year, this is surely too much fun to miss!

Lewis Pickett - 2003 National Past President - Passes Away

Louis has served in many positions in the church such as bishop, stake mission president, high councilor, teacher and youth leader. After retiring he and his wife Willy served five missions. Each of these brought them wonderful experiences and fond memories. For about 20 years they served in the Jordan River Temple. Louis has a great legacy of ancestors who were Pioneers and is a lifetime member of the Jordan River Temple Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers and served there both locally and nationally, and for a time as President.

Across these rich and full experiences and others, his greatest legacy is the deep love, respect and admiration that his family feels for his example of service, character, and faith that he has provided and taught them throughout his life.

Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com

2019 Chapter President's Council

Getting together with all the Chapter Presidents, Chapter Presidents-elect, and Chapter Treasurers is so great, meeting the faces we usually only talk to on the phone. We learned about all of the exciting events coming up this year, and we shared ideas with National about what our Chapters need. This year Derek Rowley (Online Chapter President) unveiled a new platform where the new Online Chapter will be hosted. We are very excited to see this come open soon! John and Diane Smith (SUP Library Directors) showed the wives new changes in the SUP Library with exciting new volunteer opportunities both in person and online while they move forward digitizing books, magazines and photos. Tony and Kathy Tidwell (National President and Wife) also lead a discussion with the wives about the important role spouses play in so many areas of the SUP. We had a fantastic luncheon catered by Meiers Chicken, and enjoyed a phenomenal musical medley of piano and voice by Michael Hicks, Anna Loader and Terri Jarman.

This year’s Chapter Recognition Award was earned by the Hurricane Chapter, Mills Chapter, Porter Rockwell Chapter, Settlement Canyon Chapter, and Temple Fork Chapter.

This year’s Chapter Excellence Award was earned by the Cedar City Chapter, Morgan Chapter, and the Timpanogos Chapter. And while most Chapters simply check off the boxes to fill out the form, the last few years the Timpanogos Chapter submits a printed summary complete with pictures to report their completion of all the Criteria. They definitely go above and beyond with Chapter Excellence!

Thank you all for an awesome meeting! We’ll see you again at National Events and later for Fall Trainings!

2019 Brigham's Ball

2019 Brigham’s Ball was so much fun! We filled the Hall with swirling dresses, dapper frock-coats and top hats, food aplenty and friendly laughter until long after the end. We partied the night away with dancing lead by the Old Glory Vintage Dancers and Folkdance Utah, music by the darling Sagebrush Youth Band, and wild bantering between Brigham Young (Robert Shields) and Porter Rockwell (Keith Redford). Many thanks go to Mary Ellen Elggren, Marcy Brown and Jodi Blackburn from the Brigham Young Family Association, and Cheryl Searle and Judith Obrey from the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, who helped plan and carry out this wonderful event.

Mark your calendars for January 11, 2020 for the next Brigham’s Ball! We will also have more sewing parties to help get ready again. We are making pioneer dresses on June 29, 2019, in time to wear for the Day of 47 Parade. And we are making waist-coats (vests) and cravats (ties) on October 19, 2019. Watch for flyers with more information about each of these events!

SUP Presidential Award for Meritorious Service

The third annual Presidential Award for Meritorious Service was awarded to Frank Madsen Jr in 2018.

Unfortunately he was unable to attend any National Events where he could receive it throughout this year. After he passed away unexpectedly in November, members of the National Executive Council Keith Van Roosendaal and John Elggren presented this award to his wife, Connie Madsen, in his behalf.

Previous recipients of the Presidential Award of Meritorious Service have included illustrious SUP Members Bill Tanner in 2017 and Jay Smith in 2016.

National Board Christmas Dinner

The National SUP Christmas Dinner was such a great time to share festivities with the National Officers and Chapter Presidents of the SUP. National President Tony Tidwell and Immediate Past President Keith Van Roosendaal addressed the meeting. Chapter Presidents and Area Vice Presidents were sworn into office. And the Fourth Street Barbershop Quartet brought in the Christmas Spirit with new renditions of our favorite Christmas Carols.

Angus Belliston, 1994 SUP National President, Passes Away

Angus Belliston served as National President in 1994. Prior to his election as National President in 1993, Angus had served the SUP as President Elect, Vice President for Finance, Chairman of the FAC Committee, founding Chairman of the Pioneer Magazine Committee and Chairman or advisor to several other National Committees.

During President Belliston’s tenure a number of programs were started or enhanced to build the public image and the internal strength of the organization.

Prominent among these initiatives were the design and publication of the Pioneer Magazine, a very high quality periodical published quarterly, with inspirational stories of the early pioneers and of ‘modern pioneers’.

Another major effort was directed at more visibility in the community and closer ties with its leaders and with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. President Gordon B Hinkley and his counselors were particularly supportive. President Belliston was appointed a member of the Church Pioneer Sesquicentennial committee.

In an effort to broaden the image of the SUP, the mission statement was revised to include emphasis on “Modern Pioneers” – community leaders of today – and “Tomorrow’s Pioneers” – college scholarships that were awarded for youth who have demonstrated pioneer character in overcoming major difficulties, and succeeding in spite of them.

Several of these programs are still an integral part of this organization 24 years later. Angus Belliston continued to serve until the end of his earthly life, and will be missed by the Sons of Utah Pioneers. But his influence will continue to be felt for a long time to come.

Wayne Hinton has won the first election by popular vote for 2020 National President

Pictured Below, Tony Tidwell being sworn in as the 2019 National President, and Wayne Hinton as the 2020 National President Elect.