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BRIEF PEDIGREE:
CLARENCE WALL
VIDA TIMOTHY WALL
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:
VIDA WALL
CLARENCE WALL
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF:
CLARENCE WALL
VIDA WALL
FAMILY PHOTOS:
GREAT GRAND PARENTS
C&V- GRANDPARENTS
C&V- PARENTS
CLARENCE- SIBLINGS
VIDA'S - SIBLINGS
VW- AS TEENAGER
CW- AS TEENAGER
C&V- YOUNG MARRIED
C.& V.- WEDDING
C&V ANNIVERSARIES
C&V- REUNIONS
C&V-REUNIONS-MORE
C&V- MISC. FAMILY
C&V- JIM'S FAREWELL
C&V - KID'S IN 1940's
C&V- KIDS-GRANDKIDS
FAMILY TRIBUTES;
FROM CHILDREN
GRAND CHILDREN
GREAT GRAND KIDS
FROM BOB WALL
OTHER FAMILY
FRIEND' S TRIBUTES
ACTIVITY PHOTOS:
SPRING CANYON
SHEEP SHEARING
COAL MINING
HUNTING DEER
MORE HUNTING
PHEASANTS
FISHING
FISHING- MORE
SQUARE DANCING
TRAVEL PHOTOS:
OLD UINTAH PHOTOS
UINTAH BASIN 2001
9-MILE CANYON
ALASKA 1995
ALASKA 1981
EUROPE
QUARTZSITE
QUARTZSITE- MORE
OTHER
TRIBUTES FROM CLARENCE & VIDA'S
OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS
Note: click on any name to go to that page
- Orval Wall's
Family Member's Tributes to Clarence &
Vida
- Lloyd Wall's
Family Member's Tributes to Clarence &
Vida
- Neva Wall Fillmore's
Family Members Tributes to Clarence & Vida
- Lowell Wall's
Family Member's Tributes to Clarence &
Vida
- Evan Wall's
Family Member's Tributes to Clarence & Vida
- Krebs Family
Member's Tributes to Clarence & Vida
- Timothy
Family Member's Tributes to Clarence & Vida
1. Orval
Wall's Family Members Tribute to
Clarence & Vida
1.1 Steven Wall (son of Robert Wall) Tribute to Clarence & Vida
My first memory
of Clarence and Vida is when my dad took me to their home to go pheasant hunting
when I was a small boy. I was struck at the fact that Clarence and Vida were
always jovial and kind. Vida would take me aside and tell me little secrets
about hunting and give me a sandwich to put in my pocket to take with me. She
made me feel special as if I was the only one she would do this for, except that
I knew she would do the same for anyone. Clarence always had a good hunting
story to tell and I always looked forward to hearing the next one. It seemed
that nearly every year we went to Clarence and Vida’s for pheasant hunting or
deer hunting. Vida would go through the house every morning and wake everyone
up telling them to come to get breakfast before it was gone, but there was
always plenty for everyone. I also remember being struck by Vida’s voice. It
was loud, clear, distinctive and always very friendly and it never changed
throughout the years. There is no voice like Vida’s. Some of my fondest
childhood memories are encompassed in those times that I spent in Clarence and
Vida’s hospitality. Clarence was truly the wise sage with the twinkle in his
eye who would take one aside and tell them a story or give them some advice.
Every time I saw him he would ask how I was doing in school and encourage me to
get a good education. He also told me fascinating stories about the history of
the Utah Coal mines. When I got older he gave me a dinosaur foot impression
that had been made in the coal beds before they had solidified and he told me
how they had been formed. Throughout the years I have always looked forward to
being with Clarence and Vida. They have always given anyone in their company
their complete attention and made them feel special. I have never heard
Clarence or Vida complain unless in a joking matter and I have never seen them
get angry at anyone for any length of time. I have visited them in the Arizona
desert in recent years and they have always greeted me with a hug and a
handshake. The last time I went to the desert I went there at night. I
stopped to get out of my car in the area near where I was told the Walls would
be camping. It was dark and there were many trailers and campers around. I
wondered if I would be able to find where our family was. Then across a ravine
and through some brush, I heard that voice; oh that distinctive voice and
laugh. It was Vida telling someone how to make the best desert pies. I will
never forget her and her voice and the constant friendliness, hospitality and
love that Clarence and Vida have given to me over many years. I wish for them
the very best.
Steven Wall 11/04/1956
1.2 Darlene Wall Olson's Tribute to Clarence & Vida
I remember as a little girl the many trips we made to Cleveland to spend Sunday afternoon. We had a great time playing all afternoon and eating a great big dinner. We always had Aunt Vida's delicious home made bread. I remember the first time I saw her bread pans. They were really old and black and I wondered why they didn't buy some new ones. With Aunt Vida's skills and those old black pans she made the best bread in town. You never left their home hungry. When you dropped in on them unannounced, the first thing they asked is, "have you eaten"?
I did not hunt pheasants, but I remember going to Cleveland with my Dad and Brothers. We always had a great time. We visited, had dinner and then enjoyed eating Aunt Vida's pies and raisin cookies. Her pies and cookies were very good. I think maybe that is why I like sweets so much. My Mom and Vida were the best cooks I ever knew. I tried making Vida's cookies using her recipe, but they were not as good as Vida's home baked cookies.
Clarence and Vida have always been the most generous and giving people that I know. I remember when Uncle Evan was in the service and his little girl Marlene died. Aunt LaVesa wanted to take her daughter back to McCammon, Idaho for burial. Howver, LaVesa but did not have the means to do so. At that time, during World War II, you had to have gasoline ration stamps to buy gas. And these gas stamps were very scarce. Uncle Clarence had some gas stamps and he and my Dad took Marlene's body to McCammon for burial in their car.
I know Uncle Clarence has helped many of his brothers and sister through out his life. Some times he helped them by giving them material things. Some times he advised them how to solve a problem. And many times he expressed his love for them and gave them support in their time of need. I know my Aunt Vida has asked me many times whether we needed anything. I know that they both are always sincere when they offer to help and they would both give you anything they had. We have visited them many times in the fall of the year and we have always come home with many fresh vegetables from Clarence's garden. Uncle Clarence has made many clocks and different things out of iron wood and he has also given most of them away to his relatives and friends. I have one and so do some of my friends. And we are all very grateful to have a clock that he has made. I know that I will cherish that clock as long as I am alive.
I had the
opportunity to see Uncle Clarence and Aunt Vida square dance a few years back.
And I can tell you that they were the best. They always looked so sharp
in there dancing outfits. I was always proud to tell my friends that they
are my Aunt and Uncle.
I have always enjoyed the stories told about their childhood. After reading
Aunt Neva's life history of Grandma and Grandpa Wall, it really makes me proud
of Uncle Clarence. I realize he had very little as a child, and
that he had to work very hard to help support his family. Uncle Clarence
set goals in his life and worked very hard so that his kids would have more
than he did.
I have been asked many times if I have relatives in this area. And
my answer has always been," yes I do, I have my Uncle Clarence and Aunt Vida."
I told them that Clarence was the mine superintendent of Hiawatha mine.
I was proud of his accomplishments and and proud to have him as my uncle.
And I was proud to have Vida as my aunt.
Aunt Vida has always been so thoughtful and friendly to everyone she knows. She calls me a couple times a month to see how my Mom and Dad are doing and she inquires about the rest of the family.
Every time Vida knew my Mom was coming to her house
she would bake her a pineapple pie. She knew my mother loved to eat
pineapple pie. That shows how considerate Vida was to my Mom.
Clarence and Vida have always supported the Wall family. They have
attended family weddings, anniversaries, wall reunions, baby showers and other
events. They have taught their children well. They have five of the nicest
children that anyone could have. I can see all of the wonderful traits
that l admire in Uncle Clarence and Aunt Vida in their children and
grandchildren. Some of them can tell jokes almost as good as Uncle
Clarence. We could all write a book of all the things Uncle Clarence and Aunt
Vida have taught us. They have taught us both by word and by example.
Because of there love for all of us, I realize that I could not have had a
better Uncle and Aunt. I am glad I have had the opportunity of living
close by them for most of my life. Love to them both, Darlene.
Darlene Wall Olson - June 30, 2002
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2. Lloyd Wall's Family Member's Tributes to Clarence & Vida
2.1 Corky Wall (son of Lloyd Wall)
A Tribute To Clarence & Vida Wall
I guess one of my earliest memories of Uncle Clarence & Aunt Vida was during the sheep shearing days of the early 1940’s. Probably the earliest occasion that I can still close my eyes and recall very vividly what transpired; was when Lois, Jim, Lynn, and myself pushed an old sheep watering trough as a boat into the pond at the Charlie Styble ranch up in the Centennial Valley, in Montana. Of course, the trough had holes and was leaking water badly; we were sinking out in the middle of the pond. Aunt Vida, my mother and some other aunts were on the pond edge sternly shouting orders at us to get out of that pond right now!
Another time we were shearing sheep and camped along a fishing stream called Deep Creek near Twin Bridges, Montana. Jim wanted a new pair of shoes, so while fishing upstream from camp, threw his old shoes into the stream that flowed by camp. Uncle Clarence recognized the shoes as they floated by and rightly figured that Jim had fallen into the stream and drowned. There was an awful lot a commotion until Jim was found safe.
Probably my most cherished memories were during a time in my life, which seemed as though my whole world was turned upside down. However I could always count on Aunt Vida inviting Dad and I to Sunday dinner at the farmhouse near Cleveland. No one could cook as good as Aunt Vida. Especially her bread and those raisin filled cookies. The bread and her jam were better than any cake. Words can not express what it meant to me to share a few moments with you and the family during that time of my life.
There are fishing and deer hunting stories galore that included the entire “Wall Bunch” that could fill a book. However one of the funniest occasion was when Aunt Vida and my best mother Margaret killed a deer and none of us boys were around to help them dress out the deer. Consequently the deer’s head was almost cut off in their attempt to bleed out the animal. When they cleaned out the entrails, which got punctured; they both were covered from head to toe with blood etc., etc. What a sight!
The most memorable characteristic of Uncle Clarence and Aunt Vida was the love, respect and devotion they showed each other and the love and generosity expressed to those around them. Always they both would step forward to help any one in need. In a time when few families stayed together; it was always a pleasant experience to visit them.
I always enjoyed visiting them and see a family in which the husband and wife truly strived to raise a family in love. The old adage that “you reap what you sow” is exemplified in their family. All of their children are successful, God fearing, and loving individuals that have been a blessing to those around them. The blessing of this life are reflected in the lives of our children is truly Clarence and Vida’s legacy.
Thank you Uncle Clarence and Aunt Vida for your example of what a marriage can be and thank you for what you have done for me in my life.
Love You Both, Corky Wall - May 28,2002
2.2 Beverly (daughter of Lloyd Wall)
A Tribute to Clarence & Vida
It reads as two separate words, but always it has been spoken as one -- “Clarence and Vida”. All my life they have been together. It seems if you saw one, the other was nearby. They laughed and teased, held hands, danced, and worked together. Whenever they were, there was something fun going on.
They’ve gone through some hard times together, but their love has never lost its glow. They have been in mining camps, shearing camps, worked their farm, and raised their children (all great children).
Of coarse, Aunt Vida and great food always comes together, especially her bread. I remember at deer hunting time everyone at their house standing in line to get some of her hot golden brown, thick slices of crusty bread smeared with butter and home made jam. Vida’s bread pans were round and hinged and all the girls wanted to be the one who would inherit them. We knew we would never inherit them, but it was fun to tease about it. For me another great treat was Vida’s raisin filled cookies and also her Lasagne. She had a wooden spoon that we tried to get away with, but never did. But again it was fun to tease about it.
One thing I did seriously covet is her beautiful thick naturally curly red hair. I always thought my Aunt had the most gorgeous hair in the world.
There are so many fond, funny tender memories of these two, that it is hard to put them down.
Suffice it to say they have always been an example to strive for. Few of my childhood memories are happy ones, but when I remember “Clarence and Vida”, all the memories are happy and fun. And for that I thank them.
Beverly – May 30, 2002
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3. Neva Wall's Fillmore Family Member's Tributes to Clarence & Vida
3.1 Dorothy Fillmore Zetko (2nd daughter of Neva Wall Fillmore)
My Memories of Uncle Clarence & Aunt Vida are few. I have not seen them that often, however the memories I have are good ones. I don’t know if the year was 1950 0r 195, but they drove up to our place in a new white car. My Dad (Ronald Fillmore) said to my Mom (Neva), “that looks like your brother”. Sure enough it was them and they all filed out of the car. We all went to look at it. Dad said: “what kind of car is it”? Uncle Clarence said it is a Nash. I was fascinated just by the name of the car. I thought they only made Chevrolet’s and Fords. That was the first brand new car I had ever seen. I remember it smelled so good. Us kids got to sit in it. I still remember the smell. It was clean and wonderful.
We loved to have a visit from any of the Wall’s as we loved all of our cousins, even you Bob (she is referring to Bob Wall who is keying this in the web page site). When the Wall’s came to visit, the fun began. Mom loved her brothers more than anything and us Fillmore’s loved the cousins. We would play games of “hide and seek” and “kick the can” and “run sheep run”. There would be a big dinner cooked for all. I must have always been hungry, cause I loved to eat.
I remember going to Hiawatha or Cleveland to Jim and Joan’s wedding. We stayed over night and Aunt Vida had the most wonderful food to serve. She is a great cook and her raisin filled cookies are my favorite. I think Aunt Vida has always been cute. She still looks the same to me. She never seems to change. Her cute little turned up nose and her nice smile have always intrigued me and she is so darn nice. Uncle Clarence picked a winner when he married her.
I have vague memories of all the Wall boy cousins living in Spring Canyon. Grandpa Wilford Wall lived there at that time. I still remember my Aunt Jewell’s spud nuts and the fact that I heard that Lowell and Francis slept in the nude. So I guess I am not much help in recalling many other old memories of Uncle Clarence and Aunt Vida. However, I do love them both and I still enjoy seeing them at Wall reunions. We visit with them and catch up with all of the family doings. They were so good to our mother and so were Bob and Shirlene Wall. I am glad that I am part “Wall”. They are a lively and stalwart bunch and also are very loving and thoughtful.
Love to you both:
Dot (Dorothy) Fillmore Zetco – Neva’s second child
3.2 Barbara Fillmore Ritchie (daughter of Neva Wall Fillmore)
Dear Uncle Clarence and Aunt Vida:
It is my pleasure to write a few things that I remember about you while I was growing up. I always had fond memories being able to come out to your place and spending a week vacation with you. I don’t know if it was as thrilling for you as it was for me, but I can still remember the good dinners and I remember you growing a vegetable garden with tall corn in it.
I always wanted to wear Jim’s cowboy boots. He would keep saying to me, maybe a little later. I remember Uncle Clarence making him take off his boots and letting me wear them as I was company. Thanks Uncle Clarence for making one little kid so happy.
Uncle Clarence, you always liked to tease me and you would call me Judy Canova after the movie star. I can remember thinking that it would be nice to be a movie star. I never got that in my life, but I have had a great life and love living it.
I remember when you guys would come out for Memorial day to decorate the graves of your parents. You either came, or sent money for mother to buy flowers. You never forgot. I appreciate you both for your thoughtfulness.
You came out to my wedding when I was married and brought us two pillows for our present. I remember this because they were the only pillows we owned for 7 years. You also came out to my daughter's weddings. This was greatly appreciated by us both, as we know what a drive that was to come so far to just let us know of your love for us and our family. Thank you both for doing this.
I appreciate you both for showing my mother, and your sister the love you had for her while she was ill in the hospital. I can’t express my thanks enough to you for being so thoughtful to her. My mother, Neva, really had a lot of love for her brothers. She love to reminisce about growing up with her bother Clarence and her other brothers as well. My Mother told us stories about how her bother Clarence would look after her and keep her safe when she was a child and also when she was a young teenager. My Mother really truly loved Clarence and Vida.
Uncle Clarence, you have such a happy disposition. We always loved to see you as we knew we would all be laughing soon. Aunt Vida, you also have a happy face and personality. You would always make everyone around you feel welcome.
I remember once when I was out to Uncle Orval and Aunt Jewell and we all went camping. The whole Wall bunch was there. I don’t know where we went, but I remember Lois and Darlene got me to shave my legs while we were in the tent. I cut me a couple of times, but I made it through my trial. We had scads of food to eat and great gobs of cookies, cake and pies. I don’t know when a mother would find time to do all that for a whole family for a week, but you did and I had a wonderful time. Do you know that is the only time in my life that I went camping with someone until I was married.
I hope that this will jog a small memory of me to you. I love you both and appreciate you for always being where we could count on both of you.
Love to you BOTH
Barbara and Roy Ritchie - June 17, 2002
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4. Lowell Wall's Family Member's Tribute to Clarence & Vida
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FOND MEMORIES FROM LOWELL WALL as told to Audra Krebs----
About 1938, Clarence and Vida moved to Cleveland Utah to
live on a farm. Clarence was working in the mines and Vida managed the
farm.
All the brothers and sister-in-laws would meet at their
place during pheasant season. We would leave early in the morning to go
hunting and then come in by noon to clean all the birds.
Vida would cook a big dinner for all of us. We did this
for many years. Those times are the ones I remember as the best times.
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Lowell Wall- July 10, 2002
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5. Evan Wall's Family Member's Tribute to Clarence & Vida
Their tributes 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]
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6. Kreb's Family Member's Tributes to Clarence & Vida
Clarence and Vida Tribute
My first memory of Clarence was in 1938. My folks had a Halloween party; Clarence, age 22, was there as a cowboy, all western dressed with a 45 on his hip. He even fired the gun a few times. I thought that was the greatest thing ever.
Vida came into our lives the next spring. While my folks and Clarence went to California to sheer sheep Vida stayed in Spring Canyon with Brother Bob and me. We had a fine time and never missed a meal, but we did run short of coal a few times.
(Bob Wall comment: Vida said she caught Bud Krebs taking some lump coal from the neighbors when she was tending Bud, who was then a young child. Vida made him take it back. I thought this should be added to this tribute to set the record straight. We will all forgive Bud for his actions then, but Vida had a great moral compass and she quickly put Bud on the right path, and you can see he turned out to be a very fine, honest and honorable man. I wonder what would have happened if Vida had not made him return the stolen property)
On a hunting trip in 1950 Dad, Bob, Bob’s friend and I stopped at Clarence and Vida’s for breakfast. Man, what a meal!! Six eggs, spuds, and two slices of ham. Vida’s great cooking, again.
Bob, Bill and I went to Spring Canyon in the ‘70s. Clarence and Vida were living in their new house in Cleveland. Once again, Vida fixed us a great meal.
Clarence and Lloyd flew to Alaska in ’81 – a year before Bob died. We sure had an enjoyable ten days. One the way back from an all day hunt on horseback we ran into a nice big bull moose. Both Clarence and Lloyd shot and hit the bull. He sure made a nice hunt out of it.
Joy and I see Clarence and Vida every once in a while. The last time was in ’90 and wouldn’t you know it – we had a fine lunch at their house. Vida is still a great cook.
Bud Krebs - June 5, 2002
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7. Timothy Family Member's Tributes to Clarence & Vida
Their tributes 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]
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