Kezia Hedberg
 

Montpelier Examiner, Thursday, 13 March 1930, page 1

MATRON PASSES


Mrs. Val Hedberg of Ovid, died in that lovely town yesterday from a stroke of paralysis. She had given birth to a baby on the 24th of February, but had not fully recovered and this is thought to have brought on the last attack.

Besides her husband she is survived by the baby, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Crosley of Star Valley and nine brothers and sisters. The deceased was 23 years of age and was highly esteemed by her neighbors. Of the ten children in the family she is the first to die.  A brother is on a mission to the southern states.

The funeral services will be held at the Ovid chapel with Bishop Oliver Peterson in charge.

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Paris Post, Thursday, 20 March 1930, page 1

Funeral rites for Mrs. Val Hedberg, 22, of Ovid, who died at her home last Wednesday from a stroke of paralysis. She had given birth to a baby on the 24th of last month and had not recovered. The services which were large and impressive, were held from the Ovid ward chapel and interment took place at the cemetery of that place.

The services were conducted under the direction of the bishopric of that ward. The speakers who paid a tribute to the life and character of the deceased were Pres. Roy A Welker, Pres. Edward C Rich, Bishop William R Morgan, Mrs. O L Peterson and Mrs. Amy Shurliff. The opening prayer was offered by John Morgan and benediction pronounced by S W Matthews. Music was furnished by the choir and a ladies duet including Venice Johnson and Leon Nelson.

The deceased is survived by a heart broken husband and one month old baby. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crossley of Star Valley.

 

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