Mother was actively engaged in genealogy and Temple work much of her life and was a member of the Daughter of Utah Pioneers. She attended Church meetings and related social functions but never neglected her family. Her interest was truly in the home and she was a joy to all who knew her. Family Reunions When I was a child, our family attended the yearly Marriott Reunions. Grandfather John Marriott and Grandmother Teresa Southwick Marriott were converts to the Church both having been born in England, traveling separately across the plains before meeting and marrying in Utah. John Marriott founded the community of Marriott, Weber County, Utah at the request of Brigham Young and Ogden's first mayor and stake president, Lorin Farr. Another family reunion we often attended was that of the Malan family. Grandfather Isaac Robeson Farley and Grandmother Madeleine Malan Farley were also converts to the LDS Church in their youth, he being from the Southern States and she being French but having lived in the northern part of Italy, the Peidmont Valley. Genial Hosts Both my parents were very helpful to less fortunate relatives and friends. They were genial hosts to all who visited, and relatives and friends were always welcome. There was always food or refreshments for all visitors, and not even an occasional tramp was sent away without lunch. Mother joined Dad in this bountiful hospitality, even more of an achievement for her since Dad was at work much of the time and the burden of preparation was hers. Both Dad and Mother made special occasions of Christmas and holidays. We brought out our best linen, silverware and china for these occasions. We prepared our best-looking table and chose the tastiest food. Dad would prepare tasty apple cider or grape juice for the meal. Being a good shot, he sometimes furnished pheasant, duck, or sage hens. Usually for Thanksgiving and Christmas we enjoyed fresh turkey from the country. We seldom celebrated holidays alone. We always had family members, relative or friends invited. Our Faith Religion was always important in our home. We had family and personal prayers and were urged consistently to attend our Church meetings. I was baptized and confirmed on 28 March 1920 in the Ogden LDS Tenth Ward 1640 Kiesel Avenue by Elder Geoffrey Harper. I remember being prepared for this with a serious talk by my mother who warned me that I should always do right and keep my ideals high. My close girl friend, Lottie White (Pierce), was also baptized at the same time. I attended Primary, Religion class, Young Ladies' Mutual, and Sunday School. My Patriarchal Blessing was given by Miles L. Jones, a member of our Ogden LDS Seventh Ward and an esteemed family friend. My first and most outstanding Bishop was William Arthur Budge, who eventually became a stake president and later a patriarch. Other bishops were Albert E. Read Arvel W. Porter, Bartley Heiner, Orson Foulger and Glen Putnam. Each had a refining effect on my life. It is interesting to note