Dear Relatives

DAVID CARL BRONSON

David Carl Bronson (son of George Clark Bronson & Lettie Van Wagenen Bronson) was born June 21, 1895 in Midway, Wasatch County, Utah.

During his early years, he lived in Midway, Park City, & Provo, Utah where he received his education. His first occupations included mining and farming. After which he became a fireman for the Rio Grande Railroad, in June 1917. He continued with this company until his retirement in 1961, having served forty-four years. He worked 22 years as an engineer between Salt lake City & Helper, Utah. At the time of his retirement, he operated a Passenger Train (The California Zephyr) between these points.

On June 23, 1920 he married Mary Jane Watkins in the Salt Lake Temple and began their married life in Garfield, Utah. Since that time they have lived in Soldier Summit, Springville, and Salt Lake City, Utah, where they reside at the present.

To this marriage was born six children—five sons & one daughter. Grant George (a son), & Betty Jane (a daughter) died in infancy. The other four sons: Rex Carl, Boyd Henry, Hugh Edwin, & Ray Amos are living and were all married in the Salt Lake Temple. At the present time, Grandchildren number seventeen, (fourteen living & three deceased).

At present he and his wife are active members of the Parley Fifth Ward, Parley Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has held the position of Secretary and 2^nd Counselor of the High Priest Group. He has also served as a Home Teacher for over 38 years.

His activity in the Church and love of family continue to bring him joy and happiness.

OUT OF THE PAST

Long ago when I was a little chap

I lived just south of the railroad track

I watched those engines come and go.

In sunny weather, rain and snow

And as years went by I set and dream

Of firing an engine that was run by steam

Later when I was in my teens,

I had my chance to fulfill my dreams.

I fired those engines for many a year

Before I was promoted to an engineer

How well I remember my first run.

It wasn’t like work, it was more like fun

Now those engines are gone, they’ll never be back

To huff and puff on a railroad track

And I am old and getting gray

Just sitting around from day to day.

But I tell myself it wasn’t a dream

I handled those engines that was run by steam.
By Carl Bronson

EDWIN MORRIS BRONSON

Edwin Morris Bronson (son of George Clark Bronson and Lettie Van Wagenen) attended the University of Utah – B.S. and M.S.; Stanford University completed class work for doctorate. Scholastic achievement: Psi Chi (Psychology) Phi Delta Kappa (Education). Recreation – University of Utah Athletics, fishing. Hobby was photography. Edwin’s talents were “Teacher” Horace Mann League, National Educational Society.

Edwin is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was married in the Salt lake Temple on June 5, 1933 to Edith Lucinda Hyde Bronson. Business activities: Teacher, Church Psychologist, Counselor Principal. He was a resident most of his life. Civic activities: Bonneville Knife and Fork, Bonneville Kawanis, Frontersman (Ed. Society). Information for posterity: Teacher-L.D.S. College – last three years of its existence. Teacher-West High School – SLC, Utah Teacher-East High School-SLC, Utah. Clinical Psychologist-SLC, Utah. Board of Education. Counselor and Principal at Irvin Junior High School twenty years. Principal-Horace Mann Junior High School at present.

KAREN LYNNE BRONSON

Karen Lynne Bronson (daughter of Edwin Morris Bronson and Edith Lucinda Hyde Bronson) attended East High School, University of Utah – B.S. June 1963. Scholastic Achievements: Social Worker. Recreation is water skiing, and art. Karen is talented in art and writing.

Karen is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. On May 8, 1964 at the Salt Lake Temple Karen married Clark Earl Thayne. Business activities in social work. Civic activities: Drama in the Ward, M.I.A. Maid Teacher.

SHANNON RAE BRONSON MADSEN

Shannon Rae Bronson Madsen (daughter of Edwon Morris Bronson and Edith Lucinda Hyde Bronson) attended Highland Park Elementary, Grandview Elementary, Uintah Elementary, Hillside Junior High, Highland High, University of Utah.

Shannon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was baptized in the year of 1953. On June 5, 1965 in Salt Lake City Shannon and Gary Ephriam Madsen were married.

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MINNIE JANE PENROD

Minnie Jane Penrod was the twelfth and youngest child of David and Julia Ann Provost Van Wagenen. She was born in Midway, Utah, 16 September 1876. She received her education in Provo. She married John Abraham Penrod in the Salt Lake Temple, February 10, 1904. Minnie and John were the parents of one son, Frank Floyd Penrod.

Minnie was a very fine seamstress. She enjoyed knitting and made many attractive and useful articles for her home. She worked in the Relief Society. She was beautiful singer. Minnie was very active politically. She was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago.

FRANK FLOYD PENROD

Frank Floyd Penrod was born in Provo, Utah, on January 13, 1906. He was the only child of Minnie Jane Van Wagenen and John Abraham Penrod. He spent his life in Provo, Utah. He attended the city schools, and graduated from the Provo High School and Brigham Young University. Floyd majored in Animal Husbandry.

Floyd was active in the Church, being an Elder. Like his mother he was active in politics, and also enjoyed singing. He met Jerune Dennis of Marysvale, Utah, and they were married on April 28, 1932, in Provo, Utah. He was the Water Conservationist for Provo City. He loved to fish.

FLOYD STANLEY PENROD

Floyd Stanley Penrod was born in Provo, Utah, on 26 November 1938. He was the only child of Jerune Dennis and Frank Floyd Penrod. Stanley attended the Provo City schools, Dixon Junior High. He graduated from Provo High School.

Stanley served his country for three years in the United States Marine Corps. While in the service he was introduced by his buddy and a mutual friend to Josephine Wilson, a beautiful and charming young lady, in Salt Lake City. They corresponded during his term of service. When he returned home their romance blossomed into love. Josephine and Stanley were married July 9, 1960, in Reno, Nevada. She is a daughter of Paris A. and Celia Kaumans Wilson of Salt Lake City.

Stanley is an avid sportsman. He plays golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, bowls and enjoys fishing. His wife is a beautician and has won awards for her artistic hair styling. They are the parents of four lovely children: a lovely little daughter, Cindy, and three fine sons, Michael, Stanley, and David.

Stanley is an operator for the Huskey Oil Company at the present time. He is also attending the University of Utah where he is a Junior. He is working to get his Masters’ Degree in education.

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