V. H. Gunderson Passes Away ~ July 1964

Ina Seely Morgan ~ Funeral Prigram

Ina Seely Morgan

NEPHI-- Our Mothers angelic spirit ascended into the eternal sphere leaving her earthly remains in repose. This graduation occurred Sept. 25, 2013.

Mother was born in Mt. Pleasant, July 31, 1913, and grew up in Sanpete where her family was involved in farming, ranching and U. S Government Indian Services.

She was the daughter of the late John Leo and Edna Lucille Rolph Seely and the granddaughter of the late John Henry and Margaretta Folkman Peel Seely and Magnus Gustavus and Anna Johanna Knudsen Rolph.

Ina was a graduate of North Sanpete High School, class of 1931, where she was involved in student government as well as many school activities. After high school, Mother attended BYU for two years (always a faithful BYU fan) and then accepted employment in Salt Lake City.

Mother met and fell in love with Frank Othello Morgan in 1930 and they were married Oct, 6, 1935; moving to Nephi, to live and start their family in the farming and the ranching business. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

She taught business classes at Juab High School and then worked for the Juab County Hospital from 1952 to 1979 as office manager. While making her home in Nephi, Mother served as PTA President for two years, a member of Lit-A-Lure and 20th Century Ladies Federated Clubs, as well as being involved with many other church and civic duties.

other toiled side-by-side with her husband and sons managing sheep and cattle herds and dry and irrigated farms. She was an avid fan and supporter of the Nephi Ute Stampede, attending every Friday evening performance of the rodeo for the past 79 years, a perfect attendance record.

Mother was an active and dedicated member of the LDS Church and served in many callings, compassionate service was her most favorite and naturally gifted stewardship.

Mother and dad were the parents of four boys, Charles William Morgan (Bill); Dr. Stephen Seely Morgan; Jon Leo Morgan and Michael Pressley Morgan.

Mother followed the admonition of her Savior to Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself. Many of her acts of service by-passed human recognition but penetrated the hearts of those she served. Her influence, which touched the lives of legions, will be felt throughout eternity.

Mother was an elect lady of her Heavenly Father. Her core values were based on peace and love. One of her favorite sayings was, Never trust yourself in anger. She served as a peace maker with family, friends and strangers.

Jewels in her crown she is leaving behind are her sons, Dr. Stephen S. (Analee) and Michael P. Morgan; grandchildren, Julie M. Bosh (Larry), Lori M. Lee (Preston), Dr. Kyle (Emily), Dr. Christopher (Natalie) and Chauntel Morgan, RDH; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; sister, Lucy Rae Seely Capel; sister-in-law, Marjorie Payne Seely; daughter-in-law, Helen T. Morgan and daughter and dear friend, Joanne Seely.

All her nieces, nephews and many friends bid her farewell and express gratitude for being a gracious mother to each of them making each one feel special.

Greeting Mother at the veil will be her eternal companion, Frank O. Morgan; sons, Bill and Jon Morgan; her parents; grand and great-grandparents; brothers, Mark, Robert, Duskee, Edwin and John Seely; sister, Chesla Seely Patterson; grandson, Dr. Chad T. Morgan; and nephews, Jeff Capel, Jake and Johnny Ross Seely as well as numerous friends and family members.

Funeral celebration services will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, in the Nephi Utah LDS Stake Center, 351 North 100 West, Nephi.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi; and at the Stake Center one hour prior to services.

Interment will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and mothers love of people, education and the Gospel, donations may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund or the Perpetual Education Fund at LDS Philanthropies, 1450 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84604.

Mrs. John Knudsen, Obituary

Mt. Pleasant's Oldest Lady Dead



Mrs. John Knudsen,  ninety-two  years of age, the oldest in Mt. Pleasant and affectionately known to hundreds of friends as "Grandma Knudsen", died at two o'clock this morning at the family home surrounded by all of her immediate family.



Mts. Knudsen was born in Vejle, Denmark, January 28, 1829.  She was the only one in a family of nine to embrace the Gospel taught by the Latter Day Saints.  On August 21, 1856, (27 October 1857 was the correct date) she was married to John Knudsen, and in 1864 the young couple began the long and tiresome journey to Utah.  One little daughter died on the sailing vessel and  was buried at sea.  They were in Captain Preston's Company in crossing the plains, driving an ox team and walking almost the entire distance.



Their oldest son, John Knudsen, now a deputy sheriff at Bingham, was born in Wyoming on their way to Utah.  They have made their home continuously since coming to Utah in Mt.  Pleasant.  Only two sons, John Knudsen and Andrew Knudsen of Metropolis, Nevada, and her husband survive her, also 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  One little daughter died soon after their arrival in Mt. Pleasant, and another daughter, Mrs. Magnus G. Rolph, died thirty years ago leaving three little daughters, now Mrs. George Petersen, Mrs. J. Leo Seely, and Mrs. Vern Gundersen.  To these children Mrs. Knudsen was a mother rearing them as her own.



Funeral services will be held next Monday afternoon at two o'clock in the South Ward Chapel.  Monday will also mark the ninety-third anniversary of Mrs. Knudsen.

John Knudsen, Obituary