Class of 1928. Norma Jackson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. [Note: another Norma Jackson graduated from BYH in 1926 -- don't know if they are different, or the same person.]

Class of 1927 & Class of 1928. Elmer Jacobsen. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. He performed a reading during the ceremony. Source 1: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Class of 1927. Elmer Jacobsen. Elmer is pictured with the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Elmer Rae Jacobsen was born on June 27, 1911. His parents were Louis Jacobsen and Lilly Christine Wickman Jacobsen. Elmer married Vera Maurine Curtis on September 20, 1939 in Manti, Utah. Elmer died on July 25, 1980 in Gunnison, Sanpete County, Utah. His interment, Pioneer Cemetery, Salina, Utah.

Class of 1927 & Class of 1928. W. Kent Johnson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. He sang in the senior quartet, and also performed a vocal solo during the ceremony. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ W. (Wanderous) Kent Johnson served as Student Body President in 1927-1928. Source: BYU Banyan 1928 yearbook, BYH section, p. 76. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1927. Kent Johnson. Kent is pictured with the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: W. Kent Johnson, retired dentist, born September 5, 1909, Provo, Utah, died March 13, 1994 in Salt Lake City, Utah, after an extended illness. Son of Justus Wanderous Johnson and Violet Deseret Nash. Educated in Provo schools, active in tennis and basketball, Student Body President of Brigham Young High School, graduated 1928. Member of BYU tennis team four years and later refereed high school basketball. Active in vocal music and drama. Graduated from BYU, with an additional year of Graduate School. Taught eight years at Duchesne and Davis High schools. Entered USC Dental School in 1942, oldest in his class by thirteen years, graduating with four top honors in 1945. Taught dentistry five years at USC, practiced in Los Angeles until retirement and moved to Salt Lake City in 1976. Life-long member of LDS Church, serving in many organizations in ward and stake leadership positions, including bishopric and high council. Served three Stake Missions in California with his first wife, Maurine Romney, who he married in the Salt Lake Temple August 17, 1934. She died January 31, 1981. Talented builder, carpenter, electrician, and self-taught piano, organ and guitar. Member of Southern California Mormon Choir for fourteen years. Served his Church and community all his life with his vocal music until late 1980's. Served on Board of Directors BYU Alumni Association, Emeritus Club 1984-1987. Was a Captain U. S. Air Force, Korean War, 1951-1953. Married Joy Holladay Johnson, Salt Lake Temple, February 13, 1982. They served an assignment in 1987 at the Church Museum of History and Art. Preceded in death by his first wife, Maurine Romney Johnson; son, Robert Kent Johnson, and one granddaughter. Also by parents and four sisters. Survived by his wife, Joy Holladay Johnson, Salt Lake City; daughter, Joneen Matsen (John M.), Salt Lake; daughter, Judy Theobald (Allen D.), Mesa, Arizona; son, J. Kendall Johnson (Connie), Laguna Hills, California; daughter, Wendy Riggs (C. Eugene), Simi Valley, California; daughter, Jeanne Johnson, Salt Lake City; 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by one sister, Celestia Johnson Taylor, Provo, Utah. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, 1994, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Tuesday, March 15, 1994.]

Class of 1928. Vearl Johnson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Frank Jorgensen. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Veda Kartchner. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. J. Crede Kindred. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. He sang in the senior quartet during the ceremony. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Raymond Lewis. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1927 & Class of 1928. Rose Leichty. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. She also delivered the class prognostication during the ceremony. Source 1: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Rose Leichty served as Student Body Vice-President during the 1927-1928 school year. Source 2: 1928 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, p. 76. ~ ~ ~ ~Source 3: Class of 1927. Rose Liechty is pictured with the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Parents: Abraham Brigham Liechty was born on March 10, 1870 in Provo, Utah. Brigham first married Ida Stucki on January 20, 1897 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ida was born on January 20, 1897 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ida Stucki Liechty died on December 12, 1900 in Provo, Utah. Brigham and Ida had three children: 1. Brigham Jacob Liechty, born November 27, 1897 in Provo, Utah. He married Lula Alice Frandsen. 2. Edna Elizabeth Liechty, born January 18, 1899 in Provo, Utah. She married William F. Breitling. 3. Heber John Liechty, born on December 9, 1900 in Provo, Utah. He apparently did not marry. Ida Stucki Liechty died on December 12, 1900 in Provo, Utah. ~ ~ Abraham Brigham Liechty second married Louise Reinwald on April 20, 1904 in Provo, Utah. Louise was born on June 15, 1875 in Heilbrom, Wurttenberg, Germany. Brigham and Louise had four children. 1. Ida Louise Liechty [BYH Class of 1925], born July 14, 1905 in Clear Creek, Carbon County, Utah. She did not marry. 2. Gertrude Liechty, born November 17, 1907 in Scofield, Carbon County, Utah. She married Edward William Payne. 3. Helen Rose Liechty [Lewis] [BYH Class of 1928], born May 27, 1910 in Scofield, Carbon County, Utah. She married Raymond White Lewis. 4. Wilhelm Reinwald (Reiny) Liechty [BYH Class of 1933], born on March 17, 1915 in Storrs (Spring Canyon), Utah. He married Florence Firmage. Parents Louise Reinwald Liechty died on July 18, 1962 in Provo, Utah, and A. Brigham Liechty died on November 6, 1963, also in Provo. ~ ~ ~ ~ OBITUARY OF HER HUSBAND: Raymond W. Lewis, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home December 31, 1995, after a short battle with cancer. His loving partner of 63 years, Ruth Brown Lewis, was at his side. He married Ruth in 1933 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Liechty, who died in 1931. Born in Woodland, Utah, March 20, 1909, "Ray", as he was called by his many hundreds of friends and associates, was a rare mix of optimism, enthusiasm and vision. He left his father's sheep ranch to attend BYU for two years and launch his own business. His business achievements were many, including Zonoco Ice Cream Company in Phoenix, Arizona, and owner of three O.P. Skaggs stores, among the first supermarkets in Salt Lake City, Boulder City, Nevada, and Holbrook, Arizona. His O.P. Skaggs store on 4th South between 7th and 8th East in Salt Lake was considered a pioneer of modern supermarket merchandising and featured the first frozen food locker plant in the Salt Lake Valley. He later moved to Los Angeles with his large family of nine children and started Lewis Catering, which he owned and operated for over 10 years. He returned to his home state in 1962 where he purchased and developed Zion Ponderosa Ranch on the Rim of Zion National Park in Southwestern Utah. This spectacular property of over 5,000 acres, adjoining one of the country's most beautiful national parks, became his pride and joy. Although Ray loved his many creative and visionary business ventures, nothing was more important to him than his family and his church. He filled an LDS mission to New Zealand in the late 1920's. He served in various church positions in Utah and California, including elder's quorum president, stake seventies quorum presidency, Sunday school stake president and member of two stake high councils. He also had a special love for the Maori people of New Zealand and was involved for many years in scholarship fund raising campaigns for the Church College in Hamilton, New Zealand. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; and all of his nine children, Rose Maurine Neeleman, Ray Wendell Lewis, Gayle McNeal, Cindy Karrington, Diane England, Connie Davis, Ginger Larsen, Penny Brown and James Scott Lewis; 44 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 3, 1996, in Salt Lake City. [Deseret News, Monday, January 1, 1996.]

Class of 1928. Anne Lovell. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Walden Menlove. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Edith Murdock. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Cleona Nelsen/Olsen/Alsen? Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Grant Penrod. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Rowlee Smart. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ His parents were Edwin H. Smart, Sr., BYA Class of 1897, and Henriette "Nettie" Neff Smart, BYA Class of 1902. Siblings include: Muriel Smart BYU ’25 (April 12, 1903 in Provo, Utah, married William Budge Wallis of Paris, Idaho), Wayne N. Smart BYU ’27 (December 3, 1904 in Provo, Utah, married Olive N. Betteridge of Grouse Creek, Utah), Rollee [Rowlee] Neff Smart BYH ’28 (1909 New York, married Doris Hill on June 23, 1937 in Utah County, Utah), Max Neff Smart BYH ’29 (1912 Utah), and Edwin H. Smart, Jr. BYH 1935 (1918 Utah).

Class of 1928. Anne Snow. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1928. Kermit Sorensen. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Lloyd Kermit Sorenson, age 89, died November 8, 1999 in Provo, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 16, 1910 in Veteran, Nevada, to Albert Lloyd Sorenson and Agnes Swenson. He attended school in Kimberly and Ely, Nevada as well as Gunnison, Utah. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1928. Attended Brigham Young University, Class of 1931. He married Joyce Goodman in 1935 and they enjoyed 63 years together before she died in 1998. He was employed by Kennecott Copper Corporation for 39 years and his integrity and honesty were well known in his many responsible positions in engineering and accounting at Ruth and McGill, Nevada. He was a member of the Ely, Nevada B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1469 for 62 years, a member of the BYU Emeritus Club and for many years a devoted member of the BYU Cougar Club. He and his wife moved to Provo in 1976. He was a member of the Edgemont 12th Ward. He enjoyed snow skiing, photography, bowling and music. Upon retirement, he learned to play the electronic organ which provided him many hours of enjoyment. He was an outstanding example of love and concern for all of his family, his many friends and neighbors, and all who knew him. He was very independent and never wanted to be a burden to anyone. He is survived by a son; William K. (Joyce) of Woods Cross and one daughter; Jeanette (David) Alger of Provo; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother; John E. Sorenson, two sisters; Avonell (Foster) Rappleye and Marjorie (Junius) Remund. Preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, an infant daughter, Sandra and a sister, Dortha Wallace. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999 at the Edgemont 12th Ward Chapel, 350 East 2950 North, Provo. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo. [Deseret News, Wednesday, November 10, 1999.]

Class of 1928. Henry M. Stewart. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1927 & Class of 1928. Louise Swensen. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. She, along with Mary Holbrook, wrote the class song. Source 1: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Class of 1927. Louise Swenson is pictured with the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ She was born on May 24, 1910. She married Jay Tolman. She died on October 5, 1992. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents are John C. Swensen (Swenson), born February 4, 1869 [BYA High School 1888, BYA Collegiate 1900], married Margaret Davies (Davis) Swensen. John originally used the -SON spelling, but later in life he decided it would be better to use the -SEN spelling. John and Margaret had ten children; five of the children continued with the -SON spelling, but the other five changed and used the -SEN spelling. They had seven sons and three daughters as follows: ~ ~ 1. John Starr Swenson [BYH Class of 1917?], born March 27, 1900, died December 28, 1977. He married Marva Carter. ~ ~ 2. Carl Davis Swenson [BYH Class of 1919?], born August 3, 1901, died April 29, 1979. He married Lura Tanner. ~ ~ 3. Reed Knute Swenson [BYH Class of 1921], born February 16, 1903, died April 2, 1989. He married Ruth Freebairn. ~ ~ 4. Alice Swenson, born May 10, 1905, died in infancy. 5. Margaret Swensen [BYH Class of 1923], born May 29, 1906, died January 30, 1987. She married James L. Jacobs. ~ ~ 6. Francis McLean Swenson (Mac) [BYH Class of 1926?], born June 29, 1908, died August 22, 1963. He married Willa Sowards. ~ ~ 7. Louise Swensen [BYH Class of 1928?], born May 24, 1910, died October 5, 1992. She married Jay Tolman. ~ ~ 8. Joseph Cadwallader Swensen [BYH Class of 1931], born June 15, 1913, died May 9, 2005. He married Verna Harding. ~ ~ 9. Albert Donald Swensen [BYH Class of 1933], born May 28, 1915, died October 6, 2001. He married Jennie Romney. ~ ~ 10. Richard Davis Swensen [BYH Class of 1936], born July 7, 1919. He married Arleen Stowell.

Class of 1928. Emma Taylor. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1927 & Class of 1928. Merle Vance. He graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source 1: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Class of 1927. Merle Vance is pictured with the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Emery Merle Vance. E. Merle Vance, age 86, died Wednesday March 26, 1997 in Springville, Utah. He was born June 29, 1910 in Provo, Utah. He was the eldest child of nine of parents Stella Jean Nelson Vance and Arthur A. Vance, long time residents of Provo, Utah. He was a member of the LDS 10th Ward in Springville. A graduate of Brigham Young High School, and of Brigham Young University, Merle worked as a night clerk at Hotel Roberts and shared a dairy route with his brother Morris throughout their college years. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Weston, David, and Morris. Survivors include one brother, John Richard Vance (Lorraine) of American Fork, Utah; and four sisters: Argene Vance Olsen, Castle Dale, Utah; Margaret Vance Koster, Stockton, California; Virginia Vance Husband (Dale), Washington, Utah; and Jessie Vance Diamond (George), St. George, Utah. Graveside Services were held Monday, March 31, 1997 at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Road. Services were under the direction of Walker Mortuary of Provo. [Deseret News, Friday, March 28, 1997]

Class of 1928. Virlie Vincent. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.

Class of 1927 & Class of 1928. Leona White. She graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source 1: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Class of 1927. Leona White is pictured with the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Spanish Fork - ­ Leona Baxendale White Bradford, 90, of Spanish Fork, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2000, at her home. She was born March 6, 1910, in Duchesne County. She attended Brigham Young High School, graduating in 1928, and received her teaching certificate from the University of Utah and later graduated from BYU. She married Wendell H. Bradford August 28, 1933, in Logan. The marriage was later solemnized August 28, 1945, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Leona was an exceptional mother, teacher, and an active member of the LDS Church. She is survived by her three children, Jane Ann Bradford (Paul R.) Olsen of Salem, Utah, William (Joyce) Bradford of Smithfield, Utah, Leon (JoAnne) Bradford of Santaquin, Utah; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one sister and three brothers, Nora Hennings, Melvin White, Elmer White and Evan White. Leona was preceded in death by her husband on May 31, 1956. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in Spanish Fork. Interment, Spanish Fork City Cemetery. [The Herald Journal, Logan, Utah.]

Class of 1928. Maxine Wimmer. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Maxine's parents: John D. Wimmer and Emma Cowan Wimmer. Maxine was born August 4, 1910. ~ ~ ~ ~ Maxine married Charles Burdick. Burdick was born June 7, 1895 in Spring City, Sanpete County. He was a son of Lutellus and Esther Zabriskie Burdick. He was a resident of Duchesne most of his adult life. He was struck and killed by an automobile in July 1946 as he walked along a highway three miles from Duchesne. Age 51, he was survived by his wife, Maxine Wimmer Burdick, six sons and daughters: Howard, John, Jerry, Barbara, Caroline and Shirley Burdick, all of Duchesne; his mother, a brother, Lyman Burdick, Bluebell, Duchesne County; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Burdick Bailey, Gerron, Emery County; Mrs. Dee Burdick Nielson, McFee, Colorado; and Mrs. Helen D. Burdick Mott, Duchesne, Utah. [Source: Salt Lake Telegram, July 25, 1946.] ~ ~ ~ ~ Maxine Wimmer Burdick died on November 14, 1995 in Duchesne, Utah, at the age of 85. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Maxine Wimmer Burdick, 85, Duchesne, died Nov. 14, 1995 in the Cedar Crest Care Center. She was born August 4, 1910 in Duchesne to John David and Emma Cowan Wimmer. Married Charles Burdick on July 29, 1929 in Preston, Idaho. He died July 23, 1946. Maxine was the Duchesne County Recorder for 32 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1937 and held all local offices and served in the leadership of District #9, Department Chapeau - 8 & 40. Member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, member of the LDS Church and was a Primary teacher for many years. Maxine was instrumental in getting programs for the handicapped in the County, and was a founder of the Duchesne County Association for Retarded Children and has been active with the Uintah Basin Association for Handicapped Children. She was an active member of the Republican Party for many years. [Deseret News, Thursday, November 16, 1995.]

Class of 1928. Zelma Winterton. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. She offered the opening prayer at commencement. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928.