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Lorenzo Toolson and Alice Susan Harper Toolson--Maternal great grandmother
LIFE SKETCH OF ALICE SUSAN HARPER TOOLSON
Alice Susan Harper was born 18 January, 1865, at Smithfield, Cache,Utah. Her parents, Richard Harper and Susanne Faulkner Harper, moved from Salt Lake City in October, 1864, three months prior to Alice's birth. As a child she was full of life and energy and also very studious and maintained these characteristics throughout her life.
Her father's family was a large family consisting of one boy and eight girls. As she grew older she was always ready and willing to assist her father in obtaining a livelihood for the family by helping him with his outdoor work whenever the occasion might require.
She was married to Lorenzo Toolson 22 Oct 1886, in the Logan Temple. She was the mother of ten children, one of whom preceded her in death.
In her home she reigned as queen, having a kind but commanding personality, to which her children took pleasure in yielding obedience. This made home a heavenly refuge for her family, and at the time of her death she was assisting her husband in managing the Union Mercantile establishment. Her life, though short, was spent for the advancement of her fellowmen.
She passed suddenly from this life 20 Nov 1914, a few weeks prior to her 50th birthday. Her three sons labored as missionaries in the British Mission. Her children were all married in the LDS temples.
Lyn and Sharon Belnap: Bruce Evans's sister: Logan, Utah
I have been thinking a considerable bit about what experiences I
have had with Bruce and Tamara over the years. When they went to Kansas
City many years ago our experiences were reduced drastically. But
having lived in Independence for a year I can definitely understand why
they chose to stay in the mid west after Bruce became a dentist. This
is a beautiful place and I like being here. Of course, I like Logan
too. I think I will go back in time to when they were beginning to know
each other. I remember an incident at BYU when Bruce came to my
apartment requesting my help with Tamara. He was pretty upset over
something I don't remember what. He wanted me to go talk to Tamara and
plead his cause. I can't remember what that cause was but he seemed
rather desparate at the time. I did go and talk to her and I can't
remember what I said to her or her reaction, only that they got back
together again.
I don't know if Bruce and Tamara remember their wedding day beyond
their actual doings, but I was there to see their wedding. I had asked
my BYU bishop if I could take out my endowments the day of their wedding
because I wanted to go to their wedding. Besides I was going to get
married in August and couldn't see any reason I couldn't go to the
temple in April. I didn't plan on making a big deal out of going but
when Grandma Evans found out I was going to the temple she tried to tell
me it was wrong of me to go before I was married and gave me a rather
heated argument about temple policy, etc. I told her I was going and
she eventually settled down and left me alone. I went to the temple on
April 27 and everything went well. I was glad I went.
Sometime after they were married and before Lynn and I got married
we had the infamous confrontation with my mother. I don't think any of
us will ever forget that experience. I know I won't. I think we were
all a bit surprised at the stubborness of my mother and her
determination to have her way. I won't go into that experience other
than it took place in Bruce and Tamara's apartment at BYU.
Of course I had many experiences with Bruce, my brother, over the
years and I won't go into those because they don't include Tamara. I
remember Tamara was in my wedding line when Lynn and I got married
August 29, 1962. My memory is not as good as I would like.
I know that you, Bruce and Tamara, have served in the church
diligently for these 50 years and periodically children have been born
into your family. All your children are very beautiful and I know you
are extremely proud of them and their accomplishments. As I am sure you
both know, we don't have 50 more years to live, but a few more and I
know you and Tamara will make the best of those years left and so will
Lynn and I. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.
Love, Sharon (your favorite sister)
Let me know if this is not okay, Stephanie
Carole Cowley: Salt Lake City, Utah
Dear Tamara and Bruce,
Congratulations on fifty years together! What a wonderful team you are. I'm so happy Stephanie found us so we can
celebrate with you and add our note of love and appreciation for both of you. I will always be grateful for Team Evans.
Do
you remember when we worked so closely together in the Kansas City
Stake Relief Society presidency? How many times did you design and
decorate the Stake Center for Christmas socials, women's conferences,
leadership meetings, General Relief Society broadcast gatherings,
dinners for missionary conferences, etc., etc. etc.? Tamara, the
refined, lovely, truly creative, talented artist with beautiful taste;
and Bruce, always a strong and willing helper, with enormous patience,
good nature and constant
support.
I can still see all of us hauling
dozens of pine trees into the building, trimming them with hundreds of
sparkling white lights; then the two of you struggling to hang the
extraordinarily beautiful, huge, Christmas wreath (which you created) on
the front wall of the chapel. With heroic effort, you got it up.
Together with festive garlands and banks of poinsettia plants the
chapel had never looked more stunning. Remember the "thanks." ("Get it
all down by morning!"). Ha!
Before Costco and
their Chinese suppliers ever thought of it, you and Bruce created
life-like white, wire (or grape vine?) reindeers, strategically placed
amongst the pines, softly lit, resulting in a dramatic and lovely stage
scene.
That's only one part of one event and
there were so many other events during that busy but happy time.
(Remember the "Dickens of a
Christmas" December social?) Whew! The two of you were untiring in
making everything perfect.
I so appreciate
your friendship, love and support; your great ideas, wise counsel,
kindness, constancy, caring and hard work. It was such fun working with
you and I so enjoyed sharing with you the challenges of our growing
families.
A few years ago, a Christmas card
addressed to you returned to me and someone told me you had moved to
Franklin or Preston, or somewhere, to be nearer to your aging parents.
I am glad to find you and learn from Stephanie that you are safe and
sound in our beloved Kansas City.
Sam joins me
in sending our love and good wishes for a happy 50th wedding anniversary
celebration of your well-lived life together.
Your friend and true admirer,
Carole
Cowley
5235 Pioneer Fork Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801-581-1997
Sharon and Jim Lineer: Utah
I have attached a photo of your Dad after Don's
baptism. He and Bob Valentine were Stake Missionaries and taught Don the
lessons (again). He was baptized 18 Aug 1979 in Overland Park. This
was afterwards at your folks house. They had us all over for a party. We
love and appreciate their friendship. Maybe you can use this in your 50th
anniversary celebration information.
Don & I just had our 50th this past
month. Kaleen & family came down from Utah to help us celebrate.
It was so much fun.
Thanks,
Sharon
Joy and Jim Ruge: Dallas, Texas
HAPPY 50TH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY!!! Bruce and Tamara Evans.
What a great milestone! You are true examples of a couple
that have followed the example of our Savior. You, Bruce, set the example
even before you were married, when, along with Jerry Lynn, you were “Ward
Teachers” who actually visited with Jim in his years at BYU.
When we think of you we think of service and love; always
abounding in good works. You are always first to drive a load of young
people to activities. To put together a youth conference, a play, a
program, or whatever is needed. You are always willing to share of your
time, talents and skills. Never too busy to be of service, no matter what
the need.
We are so very grateful to have brushed shoulders with
you. You have touched our hearts and lifted us over the years.
Not to mention how great it is to have someone that understands how great Boise
is….(Go Bronco’s)
We love you!
Jim and Joy Ruge
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