Henry Evans
Montpelier Examiner, Friday, 18 February 1910, page 1
ANOTHER PIONEER IS LAID TO REST
Henry Evans, an old and respected resident of Raymond, passed from mortal life
at his home Feb. 12, the cause of his demise being cancer of the intestines,
from which he had suffered since October last. His condition was not considered
serious, however, until about Christmas, when medical aid was summoned. The
doctor soon discovered that his case was critical and advised that he be taken
to Ogden, in the hope that some relief might be obtained. He was accordingly
taken down there by members of his family and placed under the care of Dr. Rich,
but it was soon determined that his case was hopeless so far as human aid was
concerned and there was nothing left for him to do but return home and patiently
await the summons of the Grim Reaper.
By his death Raymond loses its oldest, and one of its best citizens. He was one
of the first pioneers of the Thomas Fork Valley, having settled there in 1877,
and had resided there continuously ever since.
Henry Evans was born at Cardiff, Wales, Aug. 2, 1842, hence would have been 68
his next birthday. He was baptized a member of the latter Day Saints Church when
a boy and emigrated to Utah in 1852, settling at Kaysville, where he lived about
twenty four years. During that time he made three trips across the plains after
Utah emigration.
He was a man of many good traits but was probably best known for his generous
hospitality. His home was always open to every one in need of shelter or
entertainment, and the warm welcome he always extended, won the esteem of all
who partook of his hospitality. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father
and a good neighbor, and a host of friends mourn his loss.
A wife and six grown children survive him, all of whom were at his bedside,
excepting a daughter, Mrs. F. A. Dimick of Wardboro, who was detained at her
home on account of ill health.
The funeral was held at Raymond on last Tuesday, and the remains were interred
in the cemetery at Montpelier the same day.