When I was young we would take turns going to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Wall in Hiawatha for a week. I remember thinking how great it was to be spoiled for a week. I got to watch "All My Children" with Grandma. She made sure she had shredded wheat cereal, my favorite, with canned milk on it. I also got to have peaches and cream all the time. Grandma and Grandpa had a lot of friends in Hiawatha. One time when I was staying up there, grandma was putting on a nice dinner for all her and Grandpa’s friends. We went to Price to buy the food (that was another fun thing). Grandma went to Price once a week and it was so fun to go with her. She bought lobster tail for everyone. She made a great dinner. I got to go to it with all their friends, only I didn’t like the lobster and Grandma had made one for me. She never has forgotten about that. Neither did I. I still don’t like lobster.

I remember Grandpa always had a desk at the house and I remember him sitting at it at night doing work from the mine or talking on the phone to the mine. I also remember Grandpa taking some of us in the mine – not real far – but far enough that we could kind of see what it was like. It was so different than I thought it would be. I also remember going to Hiawatha to get Christmas trees with my dad and Grandpa Wall.

When I was older, I used to hunt deer with my dad. One year a guy that worked for him wrecked one of his trucks so Grandpa and Grandma said I could go with them. We went up on the Gentry and I had such a good time. The first morning we got up and went out and stood on the crest of the hill and a deer came. I was kind of scared to shoot because it was just barely light. I think Grandma shot but no one got the deer. Later on that trip, Jim and Lynn and some other guys decided they would push a hill and they told me and Grandma to sit point. My uncle Lynn tried to get me to use his gun because it had a scope on it and mine didn’t – Grandma said “no”, she can’t shoot that – her’s is just fine, leave her alone. Then they told us when those deer come out shoot and you had better not miss. We sat there for a long time. Only one deer came out. I remember Grandma saying “shoot and don’t miss ,Ha “they only pushed out one tired old doe, Ha!

1.2 WADE JENSEN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

I want to thank you for selling me the house and farm I now own, for teaching me how to shear and for helping to realize my love for sheep. Thank you for giving me a chance at the coal mine of which I am sorry for causing you grief.

I appreciate all the long hours you have spent helping me get established in the sheep business.

Thank you for being good and fair to my children. They love you very much and so does my wife.

1.3 JODI JENSEN SITTERUD TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

Grandpa and Grandma Wall have always been a significant part of my life. Grandma took my mom to the hospital and was there when I was born. It was Grandma who named me, and has always been there for me. When I grew a little older Grandpa and Grandma Wall had a special way of showing me that they thought I was terrific when I would go to their house and spend a week of the summer. Grandma taught me how to embroider, quilt, make dumplings, round bread, and make chocolate chip cookies.

When I became a teenager Grandpa got me a job working in the mine warehouse in Hiawatha. I paid for the first semester of my college education at Utah State with the money I earned from this job. It was great having such an important Grandpa in my life at that time. Grandpa had earned a great reputation at the mine. I was always proud to say “ya, I’m Clarence Wall’s granddaughter.” Just the name carried respect and high esteem by everyone. During that summer, l979, we never heard one person ever say one negative word about Grandpa.

Now, I am a forty-two year old grandmother myself, and I still need my Grandpa and Grandma Wall. I guess I’ll never outgrow the need to have you in my life. You are still the first two people I want to call when I get a new job, house, car or grandchild. When life’s difficulties come, it is Grandma that I want to talk to. Thank you for the morning phone calls, heart-to-heart talks, being at my birthday parties, showing me how to love my husband and my children, and always making me feel like I am a terrific teacher, mother, and person. I will never be able to repay my Grandma and Grandpa for all the hours of love, care, and happiness that they have shown me. I can only think them from the bottom of my heart.

1.4 CARL SITTERUD'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

When I married Grandpa and Grandma’s granddaughter twenty-years ago, I never knew that I was going to get two of the greatest grandparents. Both Vida and Clarence have been so good to me. I love to go down to their home and visit. I always leave feeling better about life. I don’t think of them as Grandparent-in-laws, but as my grandparents. I lost my grandparents when I was very young so I grew up without really knowing my grandparents. But the Lord blessed me with you two. I thank Him for that. I have never met two more generous people in my life. They are always wondering if my family is all right and if there is anything that they need. My life is much richer and fuller because of these two wonderful people. I also carry 20 extra pounds because of Grandma’s cookies. So I guess I can say I have a little bit of Grandma in me.

2. James & Joan Wall's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

2.1 STEFNI KARAISKO'S-GRASSO'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

2.2 STACI WALL MADSEN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDPA WALL

I think I grew up in a unique situation. Even though there were a lot of miles between me and my grandparents, I got to see them every week. We would leave after Dad’s work on Friday night and drive to Hiawatha and spend the night with Grandma and Grandpa Wall. I loved their house! No matter how late we arrived the first words out of grandma’s mouth (after hugs and kisses) were "are you hungry?" Then into the kitchen for bread and milk or peanut butter and honey on her round bread. The next morning we always had a big breakfast.

We spent Christmas Eve and day at their house too until I was quite old. Grandma loved Christmas and I loved Christmas at their house. There was always more food than anyone could eat and it never seemed crowded even though there were a lot people there. It was just great to be with everyone. There aren’t many kids who knew their 1^st and 2^nd cousins as well as Aunts, Uncles and Great Aunts and Uncles as we did.

This carried over into the deer hunt and fishing at Blackfoot reservoir. I can still smell the hot coffee brewing on those cold mornings! Even though I’ve never tasted the stuff, the smell brings back a flood of memories up on the mountain and at the lake with what seems like everyone! It makes me sad that my own children don’t have those same connections. Grandma and Grandpa Wall have instilled in all of us the importance of family and helping each other out.

I always got to spend a week or 2 in the summer in Hiawatha, without mom and dad. One of the first things grandma did was to take me to Price to buy me new shoes–usually sandals. She wouldn’t allow me go barefoot in town because "all those dirty miners spit on the sidewalk" and it wasn’t safe. I never got homesick because there was always so much to do. We helped in the garden and I remember taking the peas out the pods for hours! I was also assigned the task of going in the deep, dark cellar to get bottled fruit because grandma was (and still is) afraid of mice.

It seemed that grandma would spend a good part of the afternoon fixing a great meal for Grandpa and then she’d stew and fret like crazy until he got home–and it better be on time or she’d probably die from worry. Then up the hill grandpa would come, black face and all, and she’d meet him on the porch.

We laugh about how they seem to argue about everything but there has never been any doubt in my mind that they are madly in love with each other. Right after I got engaged all the family met at Grandma and Grandpa’s house for their 50^th wedding anniversary party and I received a royal lecture when I got up the next morning and hadn’t done my hair and put on my make-up before my future husband saw me. She always looks her best and treats Grandpa like her king. I’m sure that’s why Grandpa treats her so well too.

Grandpa was always teasing and tickling me but I knew he was strong and a very good worker. He had a beautiful garden and I think he gave more away than he ever kept. All someone had to do was to stop by during the summer and they would leave with a backseat full of produce. They are both so generous!! I found I had to careful what I said at their house or whatever it was I liked would be mine. I love my clock and treasure the day (shortly after Harold and I were married) they came to our modest apartment to personally deliver it.

While growing up I loved when grandma and grandpa would come to visit, but it didn’t take long before grandpa was outside checking on our yard and weeding our garden. It was kind of embarrassing because ours was never as good as his. Last summer though (2001) I raised a good crop of tomatoes and for some reason his hadn’t produce many so my mom took some of mine to him. He was amazed at the size and wanted some of my seeds! That was the best compliment I ever received.

I love my grandparents and am so proud to be a part of such a great heritage. They are great examples of the values of family, love, hard work and integrity. They are a treasure that money could never buy!!

2.3 CHET, KRISTY, & KAMRYN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDPA WALL

Memories of visiting Grandpa and Grandma Wall’s house are encompassed with a myriad of fantastic experiences-ranging from superb cooking, hot coal burning fires, Christmas presents and dinners, even skirmishes among kids over who gets to sleep in the feather bed. Nevertheless, the most memorable times of my childhood were spent at Grandpa and Grandma’s. Rest assured, there was never any doubt when visiting that Grandpa and Grandma Wall loved their grandkids.

To begin with, a recent experience: Before moving to Europe my wife Kristy and me, along with our daughter Kamryn visited Grandpa and Grandma. When we arrived Grandma had prepared the usual; an extravagant feast filled with meat, potatoes, homemade pies and all the peanut butter and honey we could savor. Needless to say, it was excellent in every point of view. It demonstrated to us that the paramount concern for Grandpa and Grandma Wall was to show hospitality and love towards their grandkids. Yet, besides enjoying Grandma’s wonderful culinary skills, the most memorable experience of the trip was talking to Grandpa and Grandma about their lives and the sacrifices they have made for their children and their children’s children. For that reason, we are forever indebted to them.

Secondly, childhood memories: Few would argue in the Jim Wall family that visiting grandpa and grandma’s was always a treat. Not only did we enjoy visiting with Grandpa and Grandma, but we also found out the truth about what our parents were like when they were younger. Nevertheless, that aspect of Grandpa and Grandma’s could be best described as times filled with “memories.” However, even as a little child I still remember the importance that Grandpa and Grandma felt towards ancestors-more importantly Grandpa Dave. Even today it is hard to talk to Grandma without here reiterating to me, the kind of man her father was. I can’t recall how many times I have been told, “I never heard my father cuss, as long as I knew him.” Therefore, these types of experiences have been beneficial in instilling in me the values of the Wall name. In brief, these include: hard work, pride, respect, sacrifice, love, and, once again hard work.

In sum, the deference of time spent at Grandpa and Grandma Wall’s has been a major influence for me to decide what type of husband, father, and man I will be. Along with memories of cooking, hot coal burning fires, Christmas, and skirmishes over the feather bed, fondest memories have been ones spent listening to the history of the Wall family. It has been the accumulation of such events in my life that have forever encouraged me to always work hard, show hospitality and love towards all, and be proud in coming from a heritage so rich, and so blessed. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for all you have given me and my family. We love you!

2.4 SHANNON'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

My memories of Grandma and Grandpa Wall are very special to me. I find it hard to express in words how much I love and admire them.

As a young child, I dreaded the long ride to Grandma’s. The smell of Wrigley's Spearmint gum and the buzzing of KSL radio were common occurrences. Someone always got carsick going through Price Canyon. But I always knew that as soon as we got to Grandma’s there would be fresh homemade Rhode’s bread with peanut butter and creamed honey. What a treat!! Grandpa and Grandma would be waiting in the front room with hugs and kisses.

Grandpa always took good care of his grand kids. He always had a quarter or two for us to go to the store. Whether we were at their house or at the ballpark, Grandpa always had money for treats. We were not allowed to buy Grape bubble gum, Grandma couldn’t stand the smell and worried about purple gum on her carpet.

I always looked forward to our yearly tradition of going to Blackfoot Reservoir in Idaho. Grandma and Grandpa were always there. It was always an honor to be able to go out on the boat with them. I remember one time that Brent and I went out with them and he had to use the bathroom, Grandma made him pee in a Coke bottle. We laughed about that all day long. Until it was my turn to pee in an old pan that Grandma had on the boat. I remember listening to the adults laugh around the campfire and tell stories. I have always admired the closeness and friendship of our family. We were always welcomed into their camper or motor home for a visit.

Going to Grandma’s was always an event. As soon as we were in the car, we started fighting about who was going to sleep in the featherbed. There were more fights about that bed than anything else. We (Jim’s kids) would use the feather bed as the reward for every car game that you could imagine. If you sat in the front sit, you couldn’t have the bed, too. Once we got there, we would race into the room to see who was going to sleep in the feather bed. I don’t think that we ever remembered that it was the noisiest bed in the house because the bed frame squeaked. I can’t remember ever sleeping well in it, but that wasn’t the point.

It didn’t matter where you would end up sleeping, because the greatest breakfast in the world would be waiting for you the next morning. My dad, Jim, would tease Grandma about putting all of the pans that she needed in the morning in the back of the cupboard so she would have to make as much noise as possible getting them out in the in morning. There was nothing greater than a Vida Wall breakfast. Eggs, Ham, bacon, liver sausage, toast, creamed honey, the smell of Pero, and morning prayer were to be expected.

Grandpa has always been a jokester. He and Grandma would have disagreements. He would just agree with her and then roll his eyes. The funniest thing that he would do and still does today is take his teeth out. I have so many pictures of him with his teeth out and I just laugh when I look at them.

Grandma is famous for her clichés. “We were so poor that we didn’t have a pot to pee in or a window to throw it out of. “ That’s the only one I can think of off the top of my head. She has a saying for everything.

The most important time of year is Christmas at Grandma’s. We would have to wake up early to see what Santa brought and then hurry to grandma’s for dinner. Grandma has always made a huge Christmas dinner for all of the family. It was and is still is a big deal. There would be turkey, stuffing, shrimp salad (of course), homemade Rhodes rolls, creamed peas or carrots-with Real cream, Jello salad and pie. Grandma makes a great pie. My favorite is her Chocolate. It’s Awesome. Eating at Grandma’s was always Awesome!! Not only was the dinner great, but she always made candy every year. Her Almond Rocha is the best! (I have the recipe and video of her making it). After dinner, we would open gifts. Grandma and Grandpa have always been extremely generous. They buy for all of the grandchildren, spouses, great-grandchildren, no one is left out. This was not just at Christmas, they were always giving to someone in need.

My memories of my grandparents are very near and dear to me. Grandpa and Grandma are two people that I admire most. I have always been grateful to them for their example. I have never heard my grandma say a bad word about anyone. Grandpa has always been willing to help anyone in need. I am most grateful to them for the great man that my dad became because of their influence. I am honored to have them as my grandparents and hope to follow their example in my life.

2.5 SYDNEY WALL LARSON'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

My memories of my Grandparents amazingly enough revolve around two things: food and sports.

There is nothing better in the world that walking into Grandma's house knowing there is going to be something cooking on the stove and something sweet in the cookie jar. There were those times when there wasn't anything cooking but Grandma always remedied that quickly, Dad wouldn't always let Grandma cook but a peanut butter and creamed honey sandwich was the next best thing.

Grandma always made her specialties when we came to visit. Eggs and bacon or sausage woke you up in the morning, for lunch there was always mashed potatoes and gravy; potatoes that had been mashed with real butter and cream, lettuce shrimp salad that was mixed with mayo, and always there was Pie! Man I need to go to Grandma's again.

Grandma and Grandpa always loved sports and we spent many times watching sports events or nights at the ball park watching Uncle Andy play for US Steel. They love the Cubbies, the Jazz and BYU sports.

I hardly remember a time when my grandparents were ever apart from each other. Where there was Clarence there was also Vida, and vice versa. They always made sure they staged a fight for the Grandkids. Grandpa would smile and wink when Grandma was chewing him out for something. I believe Grandpa used to blame Grandma for pulling all of his hair and and we had a hard time believing my Grandma could ever do such a thing.

Grandpa always had a pocket full of quarters for the kids and as long as we didn't buy grape chewing gum at the store next door we could spend it on anything we wanted. My kids love the Grandpa that takes his teeth out and will probably always refer to him as that.

The biggest lesson I have learned from my Grandparents is that they are always willing to give. There was always food offered and they often talked of the depression and feeding the many people who would stop and asking for food. Grandpa always made sure you never went home empty handed. I also learned the love and honor they had for their own family. I never knew Grandma Timothy but because they always talked about her I feel like I will know her in the next life.

How grateful I am that they gave my Dad so much to pass on to me; the love of family, the love of fun, the love of good food, and most of all the love for my fellow man! It didn't hurt tot throw a little sense of humor in the mix either!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Love,

Sydni Wall Larsen -- June 4, 2002

2.6 STACY LYNN WALL'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

My Grandpa and Grandma Wall, not by blood, but by love. From the moment I met these wonderful people I felt a warm family welcome. Of course I was not family at the time, but that mattered little to them. I love and admire them as much and possibly more than my blood grandparents. Once I actually was family by marriage their warm loving concern continued.

As Bret and I were expecting our first child, we were in transition from Price to Salt Lake. Holding up our move was this child's birth. They welcomed us into their home and let us live with them until her arrival. I was growing tired, frustrated and large waiting for her. In order to relive my misery Grandma decided it was time for the remedy that a doctor could not duplicate. On September 15, 1981 our evening meal with Grandpa and Grandma included Rooster Soup. Rooster Soup, grandma claimed would bring on labor. Well...early the next morning Bret and I found ourselves speeding to the Castle View Hospital. Grandma said "Rooster Soup works every time." Ashly was born later that evening. Thank you grandma for your Rooster Soup! I now make this wonderful cure for friends and neighbors.

My girls and I often discuss how we feel Grandma is a woman before her time. She was often hunting, riding horses, and participating in many activities uncommon for a woman born at that time. She has been a great example and I admire her courage, strength, kindness and grit!

Grandpa is our favorite hugger! He is so cute and such a good husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. But the bitter beer face he gets when his teeth are removed is priceless!

A popular Country song states "Blood is thicker than Water but, Love is thicker than Blood.

Grandma and Grandpa, thank you for Loving me as if I was your own, I love you deeply.

Love,

Stacey Lynn Wall - August 12, 2002

2.7 BRET WALL'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

I will always have fond memories of my grandparents. They have exhibited love and kindness to friends and family alike. I have had the opportunity to live with them on two separate occasions, once in college and another time while married. They have treated all guest with love and compassion and have been great examples to me on how to treat all people.

I always looked forward to hunting trips in Salina @ the Duncan mountains with the entire Wall family but especially liked tagging along with grandma and grandpa as they hunted west canyon. They were the best hunters ever and I bragged of their hunting exploits upon returning to school. It was a sad day for me when they stopped hunting with us. It never seemed the same and later lost its appeal for most of the family. Grandma's 30-30 was the joke of the camp but she always got the last laugh after opening morning successes. I have always believed someone should name a canyon, mountain, or entire range after the Walls. After all it was our special gathering place and many memories were born and nurtured in the Duncan draw.

Hiawatha was a childhood favorite of mine. Christmas was especially unique with large family gatherings, bowling and basketball @ the city hall and sleigh rides from their house down past the store. Nobody in the world enjoyed Christmas cooking like the Wall family. Grandma was and remains the best cook ever. I never really realized how small their house was in Hiawatha until Stacey and I visited it years later when it was vacant, but it did not matter, everyone was welcome and no one seemed to mind the cramped surroundings. All that mattered was the love of family which existed in their home. Grandpa had mined some Dinosaur tracks and made sure that all received one. They are both very generous. Even though they have long since moved from Hiawatha to Cleveland, Christmas is still a time when we make special arrangements in order to visit and renew memories.

Grandma always makes sure she kisses all the kids. She goes out of her way to prepare meals for all guest. She makes everyone feel warm and welcome and we joke that I need to listen to my wife's demands like grandpa listens to hers. She has trained him well. I often brag that my Grandma is the prettiest grandma ever. She looks great! Also, who will ever forget rooster soup????

Grandpa wants to give to all. He escorted my scout troop on a mine tour. He helped my brother Trent and I catch a Bobcat in South fork canyon. He has carved some of the best clocks ever. My clock is in my office at work and is a source of conversation for all who see it. He would come watch my baseball games at CEU. I always marveled at his work ethic. It is something he has passed to other generations. What a great tribute to say that someone taught his family the blessing of work. Also, who will ever forget his false teeth???

Grandma and Grandpa Wall exemplify Christ like love, generosity and caring for all people. We would all be better people if we followed their examples and treat all people as they have, regardless of race, sex and religious differences. I only hope I can be like them some day.

I LOVE YOU BOTH!!! THANKS

Bret Wall - August 12, 2002

2.8 TRENT WALL'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

The things I remember about Grandpa & Grandma Wall. It seemed like when we were young every Friday night after Dad finished work we would leave for Grandma & Grandpa Walls.

We found Jigs on the porch, Grandpa in his recliner watching the Friday night Movie of the week and Grandma waiting to feed us. They always made us feel so welcome. The big white cat Eskimo seemed to come in for a bite as well. After dinner Grandpa would always have a little Skoal. and like Grandpa he would always offer us a pinch. ( I never did get use to Skoal). The next day Grandpa would always give us some money and we would go to the store and get a bag of candy. Grandpa would be working in the garden and to this day I still remember how weed free and perfect his garden was. In the fall he would always cuss the deer for eating the cabbage but I don't think he really minded.

Grandma would always put us in the back rooms to sleep. The beds were cold when we got in but soon warmed up because of the heavy wool blankets Grandma used. Later I found they traded wool he kept from shearing sheep for the blankets; it was a good trade.

On one visit Grandpa invited us to join him shearing sheep. We left early in the morning. As we turned the corner in the lower part of town there was a big St. Bernard that came out chasing the truck. Grandpa opened the door and I was wondering if he had lost his mind. About the time the dog decided the chase was over and the door put him down for the count. To this day it's a great way to get rid of a dog who like to chase cars. I remember how hard Grandpa would work shearing sheep. He was fast and seldom made a cut. I later understood why he invited us to come along. The wool bags were deep and when we finally reached the top it was time for lunch.

Deer season was a high light of my year. Dad let us go when we were 8 (I never thought that was right so I started my kids when they could ride a mule). and we could always miss a day of school. We made the drive to the Duncan's where Grandpa & Grandma was there with the big cook tent already in place. The next morning uncle Lloyd would wake us with his miner call and Grandpa would be cooking breakfast. It was always cold getting up but the tent was always a warm place to be. We would drive to the head of the Duncan draw and make a long walk around the mountain. Grandpa and Grandma would always be on the other side to pick us up. When we were young we made fun of Grandma's 30-30 being a sling shot and I think Grandpa had enough and bought her a new 30-06. I don't think Grandma ever killed another deer. Grandpa had the gun cut to fit her but I think he did it to get even with all of us for making fun of Grandma. When we all were old enough to hunt Grandpa offered to let us use the 30-06 and I don't know of anyone who shot the gun who didn't catch the scope in the eye. I'm sure he would get a big laugh when we would bring the gun back with a ring around our eye.

There are so many memories we all have of them that it is hard to list all of them. The most important lessons I have learned from my Grandparents are the great respect they have for each other. They've always done everything together. They both worked hard for the things they have. They've always been honest in everything they have done and It's been a pleasure for me in my business to deal with people who worked for Grandpa in the mine and still have nothing but great thing to say about my Grandparents. They'll never know how proud I am to be there Grandson. I thank them for the great example they have set for me and my family.

P/S Grandma your pies and bread are still the best I've had any place in the world !!.

3. Lynn & Carol Wall's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

3.1 AMY WALL MAY'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

When I think of Grandpa and Grandma I think of love, generosity and hard workers. Even though I am one of their many grandchildren I always felt like I could have been their only one. They were always involved in my accomplishments and knew what was happening in my life. It always amazed Rick that from the time he met them they would be current on not only what he was doing but also his parents and grandparents. We were also able to bring our friends to their house at anytime and they would make them part of the family while they were there and be sent them home with one of Grandpa’s clocks.

Grandpa and Grandma have given me a flood of great memories. I was still pretty young when they lived in Hiawatha but I can still remember the sound the screen door made, the cellar in the back, Grandpa taking some of us to the mine, my toe getting cut in Grandpa’s lawn mower, and the house next door that we were sure was haunted. But most of my memories are of them in Cleveland. The hugs and kisses we got every time we came to visit, the Christmas’ complete with great food, cousins and Grandma quickly moving around the kitchen with everything very much in control, Grandma’s pies, cookies, and round bread, Sydni and I trying to beat everyone to the feather bed, getting to go fishing in Grandpa’s boat, or sleep in the motor home. But most of all their example in the way they live, if they new of anyone who need help in anyway they would do all in their power to help them out.

When I think about all these memories and what they have done for me I am overwhelmed with love. The love I have for them and I know they have for me.

3.2 MELLISA WALL ROSENBAUM TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA CLARENCE AND VIDA WALL

Tribute to Grandma Vida & Grandpa Clarence Wall
By Melissa (daughter of Lynn & Carol Wall), Dan & Anna Rosenbaum

I have always thought that I have the “coolest” grandparents of anyone. I was always willing & anxious to show them off. As a teenager, whenever I had an extra long weekend, I would ask my friends if they wanted to go to Cleveland. Always the response was somewhat of shock until I clarified that it was Cleveland, Utah. We would head down to Cleveland for the royal treatment. Grandma & Grandpa were always more than hospitable to whomever I brought down. By the time they left Grandma & Grandpa’s house, they felt like a Wall Grandchild as well. More often than not, Grandpa would send them home with one of his infamous clocks & some extra money in their pockets. Grandma would send them home feeling like they would not be able to eat for at least a week. One Easter break, Emily & I had brought some of our friends down. Emily wanting to have an Easter egg hunt had simply asked Grandpa if he would hide the Easter eggs, Grandpa’s reply will be etched in our minds forever, “Hell No!” Grandma also had some classic statements of her own. All my friends burst into laughter after one of Grandma’s huge meals and her comment that she was “bloated like a toad.” I know all my friends also believe that I do have the “coolest” grandparents ever.

Many of my memories of Grandma & Grandpa revolve around holidays. For example, even though I know Grandpa will never hide my Easter eggs, he can always be counted to on to have jelly beans in his pocket Easter Sunday at church. I learned that by Thanksgiving, there would practically be presents up to the ceiling in the twin bedroom in preparation for Christmas. Of course, Christmas was the big day at Grandma & Grandpa’s house. It was something that we all looked forward to and something that we would never miss no matter the circumstance. I will never forget riding in a caravan with Jim & Joan one terrible Christmas Day storm. I still remember riding in the Blazer, creeping along with Travis sticking his head out the window telling my Dad, left or right. We couldn’t see a thing. Of course, it was worth it. Christmas Day, there was enough food to feed an army. There were always dishes on the end tables filled with peanuts & peanut brittle. Even after a huge Christmas dinner, Grandma was up the next morning making a breakfast with all the works – eggs, bacon, sausage, toast & cereal. That was always the case with Grandma. As soon as one meal was cleaned up, it seemed she was onto the next.

I can’t say that Grandma has always been on my good side. I remember she stayed with us when Josh was born. I thought she was so mean because she wouldn’t let me stay up and play outside with the big kids. I must have been three years old. I’m sure it didn’t take me long to forgive her.

Later, in high school, Grandma gave me a wonderful, large, homemade quilt. It would accompany me to football games, soccer games, trips to Provo and Jackson Hole. It went everywhere I went. Dan quickly adopted the quilt & Dan & I still gather under the quilt to watch a good movie. As you might guess, we simply refer to the quilt as “Grandma Vida.”

A couple of things that could always be counted on: a fight over who got to sleep in the feather bed and the incredible cooking, especially dessert. The chocolate chip cookies never lasted long (heap the butter and sugar, according to Grandma). Grandpa pulling out his wallet & giving us money to blow on penny candies at the Food town. Grandma will never put up with anyone messing with her family, including the neighborhood dogs. I will never forget Grandma going to get her gun when she saw a dog lurking around Aunt Lois’ outdoor freezer. Grandpa is always willing to share stories from his time in the mines & shearing sheep on the road. Grandma & Grandpa would thoughtfully pick out gifts they knew we would love & need. For my 12^th Birthday, Grandma gave me a pocketknife. How many Grandmas would give their 12-year old granddaughter a pocket knife for her birthday? She knew I would be going to girl’s camp.

We love Grandma & Grandpa dearly and we feel so blessed to have so many wonderful memories of them. We love you.

Amy May Rosenbaum - June 10, 2002

3.3 TRAVIS WALL's TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

Tribute to Grandpa and Grandma

Some of my earliest memories are visiting Grandma’s house in Hiawatha. I remember the first thing after arriving at Grandpa and Grandma’s house was getting a big hug and a kiss from Grandma. If you touched your face where she kissed you, Grandma would tease you about wiping off her kiss. Then we would run to the mounted deer horns where Grandpa hung all of his hats. As a child I loved to play with Grandpa’s hats, we would put them on and run all over the house. In the morning the kids would get up early and go into Grandpa and Grandma’s room and jump in bed with them where they were reading. We would get a magazine and act like we were reading with them. I remember going down into the seller with Grandpa and watch him put coal into the furnace during winter. I remember Grandpa showing us dinosaur footprints that he found at the mine and visiting the mine with Grandpa and my Dad.

I think everyone’s favorite is Grandpa’s removable teeth trick. We love to see Grandpa take his teeth out. He holds them half in and half out of his mouth, then chase the kids around the house. I remember vaguely one time we got Grandma to do it as well. However, I am sure she has conveniently forgotten. We loved it. Even today my children love to see Grandpa take his teeth out. My younger children call him “Grandpa with the teeth”.

Everybody knows that Grandma is one of the world’s best cooks. I can remember Grandma saying many times, “I hope you are hungry” or “I love to feed hungry people”. I have many memories sitting around Grandma’s dinning room table and eating with all of the aunts, uncles and cousins. The food is amazing. I don’t know if its normal for an adult to remember meals he had as a young child, but I remember Grandma’s cooking from a very young age. Everything tastes better at Grandma’s house.

I remember deer hunting and having both my Grandparents there. I used to brag to my friends that my Grandma hunts deer. To this day, Grandma is one of the most energetic people I have ever met. She is constantly on the move worrying or fussing about something.

I know very few people as generous and giving as my Grandparents. I have seen their generosity more times than I can count.

I feel very blessed that I have known my Grandparents as long as I have. I know many people do not have that opportunity. They are great examples of generosity, hard work and family. I hope some day to be as good an example to my children and grandchild as they are to me.

4. Wilma & Andy Barnett's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

4.1 MICAH STOKER'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA AND GRANDPA

Not very many kids get to grow up living two houses away from their grandparents. I was lucky and grew up with both sets of grandparents close by. Not only were they the best grandparents, but they also had the best gardens in Hiawatha. Nothing mad me madder than when the local hoodlums raided my grandparents’ gardens.

I could go on forever with things that I remember about Grandma and Grandpa Wall…

Going to church on Sunday morning, then having mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner

I can only remember once that Grandpa ever got mad at me. We were fishing at Huntington Reservoir in their blue and white boat. Grandpa asked me to hold the wheel and not let the boat turn. I held the wheel as still as I could but the boat tuned anyway. I didn’t realize that the motor would move and you had to adjust he wheel to make the boat go straight. I never forgot that lesson.

Grandma would get mad at us when Andy and me would fight. She would say, “I’ve had my share of fighting kids!”. That usually shut us up.

Undoubtedly there were many other times that I was in hot water, but those are the only ones that stand out in my mind.

You always make everyone feel welcome. I still have old friends tell me how much they love my grandparents and ask how they are doing.

Grandma and Grandpa, I know I haven’t told you enough that I love you and appreciate everything you have ever done for my family and me. I love you so much, thanks for being there for me!

5. David & Shirley Wall's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

Their tribute will go here when Bob Wall receives it. Hopefully it will be written using Microsoft Word word processor and E-mailed to me as an attachment to the E-mail message. Or send it to me on a floppy disk formatted under windows]

TRIBUTES FROM CLARENCE & VIDA'S
GRAND KIDS

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1. Lois & Kevin Wall Jensen's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

1.1 NIKIE JENSEN STOKES TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

1.2 WADE JENSEN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

1.4 CARL SITTERUD'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

2. James & Joan Wall's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

2.1 STEFNI KARAISKO'S-GRASSO'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

2.2 STACI WALL MADSEN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDPA WALL

2.3 CHET, KRISTY, & KAMRYN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDPA WALL

2.4 SHANNON'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

2.5 SYDNEY WALL LARSON'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

2.6 STACY LYNN WALL'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

2.7 BRET WALL'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

3. Lynn & Carol Wall's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

3.1 AMY WALL MAY'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

3.2 MELLISA WALL ROSENBAUM TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA CLARENCE AND VIDA WALL

Tribute to Grandma Vida & Grandpa Clarence Wall
By Melissa (daughter of Lynn & Carol Wall), Dan & Anna Rosenbaum

We love Grandma & Grandpa dearly and we feel so blessed to have so many wonderful memories of them. We love you.

Amy May Rosenbaum - June 10, 2002

3.3 TRAVIS WALL's TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

Tribute to Grandpa and Grandma

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4. Wilma & Andy Barnett's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

4.1 MICAH STOKER'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA AND GRANDPA

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5. David & Shirley Wall's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

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Revised: 08/17/02.
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1.1 NIKIE JENSEN STOKES TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

1.2 WADE JENSEN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

1.4 CARL SITTERUD'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

2.1 STEFNI KARAISKO'S-GRASSO'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA

2.2 STACI WALL MADSEN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDPA WALL

2.3 CHET, KRISTY, & KAMRYN'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDPA WALL

2.4 SHANNON'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

2.5 SYDNEY WALL LARSON'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

2.6 STACY LYNN WALL'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

2.7 BRET WALL'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

3.1 AMY WALL MAY'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

3.2 MELLISA WALL ROSENBAUM TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA CLARENCE AND VIDA WALL

Tribute to Grandma Vida & Grandpa Clarence Wall By Melissa (daughter of Lynn & Carol Wall), Dan & Anna Rosenbaum

We love Grandma & Grandpa dearly and we feel so blessed to have so many wonderful memories of them. We love you. Amy May Rosenbaum - June 10, 2002 3.3 TRAVIS WALL's TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL Tribute to Grandpa and Grandma

4. Wilma & Andy Barnett's KIDS Tribute to Clarence & Vida

4.1 MICAH STOKER'S TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA AND GRANDPA

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Tribute to Grandma Vida & Grandpa Clarence Wall
By Melissa (daughter of Lynn & Carol Wall), Dan & Anna Rosenbaum

We love Grandma & Grandpa dearly and we feel so blessed to have so many wonderful memories of them. We love you.

Amy May Rosenbaum - June 10, 2002

3.3 TRAVIS WALL's TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA & GRANDMA WALL

Tribute to Grandpa and Grandma

Author Robert M. Wall & Clarence & Vida Wall family members.
Copyright © 2001 [Clarence & Vida Wall Family]. All rights reserved.
Revised: 08/17/02.
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