Things have been busy in our lives as they are for everyone. We drove to St. George two weekends ago to be with family there and then back up to Draper for a military event. Last week we took a quick trip to Rexburg ID for the wedding reception of our daughter-in-law’s sister. We were more inclined to go when we heard that Emily was traveling clear over from Finland to be there. It was great to see the family again. It has been a few years since we have seen them. We spent time with Melodie also and got to skype with Kristen at home for a while. We were very blessed that the snow we saw in the morning on our way to the temple was gone and we didn’t have to drive in it on the way home that afternoon and evening. It is snowing right now outside the door but fortunately this weekend we don’t have any plans for travel anywhere that is too far away other than to SLC for Tab Choir on Sunday. We are looking forward to Thanksgiving next week. This week we will celebrate twice; witn Mom’s family on Thursday and with my family on Saturday. We take turns, and my family meets every year regardless of whether it is actually on Thanksgiving Day or the following Saturday.
We heard on the news today that Nordstrom is closing its Orem University Mall store next February, citing that the sales expectations had never been met by the store. We are saddened that there will be nearly 200 employees affected by this closure and hope that they will find other employment qukckly.
Busy times for everyone
November 18th, 2011Our Newest Priesthood Holder
November 7th, 2011Ethan had the Aaronic Priesthood conferred on him and was ordained a Deacon on Sunday November 6, 2011 in St. George. We traveled there so his other grandparents could participate with us. They moved from Florida just this past week and had planned to join us at home. The trip was so much for them that they decided that they were unable to drive up to our area, so we decided that we wanted to go there to include them as the other grandparents. After the recital we drove to St. George. Derek decided to surprise his parents and were they surprised! It was so fun to see them and we enjoyed our visit with them. Grandma Hill went with us too; this was her first great-grandson (and our first grandson) to receive the Aaronic Priesthood. Congratulations to Ethan!
A Rank Advancement for Quentin!
November 7th, 2011We want to congratulate Quentin for an advancement he has earned in the Utah Army National Guard. He is now a Sergeant in the Guard which means he has more responsibility and gets a raise in pay (I guess). Congratulations! Sharisse and her Mother were there along with Grandma Hill, Mom, and me to be witnesses to this event. There were several other soldiers receiving rank advancements and it was a nice ceremony to be a part of. The commanding officers said that there was more family support for this event than they usually had, and was pleased about it. We drove directly from St. George to Draper to make it to the ceremonies, making it a very full day for us. This was a very happy day for all. Again, CONGRATULATIONS Quentin! We love you and are very proud of you!
Happy Halloween
October 31st, 2011Kristen has a fun birthday celebration tonight along with the trick-or-treaters who stopped by to get thier treats. We had a nice visit with everyone and Chase went out with his siblings dressed as a little dragon. Daphne was a little princess with a wand and a tiara. It was warm enough that the kids didn’t have to wear coats over their costumes, which made for a wide variety of little ghosts and goblins running around the streets.
A new Granddaughter in our family!
October 25th, 2011A quick trip to Cascade Springs
October 15th, 2011A few Men from the Tabernacle Choir — at BYU
June 6th, 2011A Night for dinner and the Utah Symphony
May 10th, 2011We arrived in good time at Abravanel Hall and met each other there to take our seats at the rear of the concert hall on the third tier. They were all together in the first two rows. It was nice to visit the hall again, I used to work there recording concerts of the Symphony twice a week for seven years, and so I have many memories of the place.
The music included the Stravinsky Scherzo Fantastique, the Poulenc Concerto in g minor for Organ, Strings, and Tympani, and the Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3 “Organ”. The orchestra had a new Rodgers Organ shipped from Hillsboro Oregon and installed on the stage. It was a three-manual digital organ which was next to the conductor’s podium stage right for the concerto, and at the back of the first violins on stage right for the Symphony. The playing was wonderful on everyone’s part. I especially enjoyed the outstanding brass players of the orchestra with the sonority of the organ in the Symphony, and the strings were bright and shimmery at the appropriate times for the Poulenc Concerto. The colors of the Stravinsky made it a welcome addition to the beginning of the concert, a kind of 20th century musical watercolor that was easy to listen to as well as very cheerful in its demeanor most of the way through. Bravo Rick! We loved the concert and your collaboration with the orchestra was brilliant!
Great-Grandma Passes on to the other side
April 4th, 2011Dorothy was born on November 25, 1928, the 3rd child of Frank and Elinor Scholes Kennard, in Brigham City, Utah. When she was almost 3 years old, her young mother suddenly died after a surgical procedure. She then lived with her Scholes grandparents for several years, until her father married Gladys Bischoff, who became the mother of ten additional siblings. Dorothy spent her childhood years as an “army brat,” moving often with her large family because of her father’s assignments as an army officer. The family finally settled in Salt Lake City, where she graduated from East High School.
Dorothy had a great love for music. She was an accomplished flutist and had a beautiful singing voice. She sang in the East High A’cappella Choir (as both a junior and a senior!), and was also part of a vocal group that sang regularly on live radio. In 1947 she was called to sing in the “Message of the Ages” pageant choir, part of the Utah Pioneer Centennial celebration. It was there that Dorothy spotted a handsome bass with a beautiful voice, Oscar Hendriksen. She “chased him until he caught her.” They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 28, 1949. Their 62 years of love and devotion for each other has been a great example to family and friends.
Dorothy and Oscar sang together throughout their lives, blessing others with their talent. They sang in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for many years, and enjoyed traveling worldwide with the choir. As children were added to the family, Dorothy worked tirelessly to make sure that each one had the opportunity to develop musical talents. Each child received instruction on the piano and at least one other instrument. Mom was passionate about making sure that each of us practiced regularly and correctly.
Service was an important part of Dorothy’s life, and was always offered with diligence and excellence. She served faithfully in many ward and stake leadership positions, including 23 years as Ward Choir Director. She also served in civic and community organizations including time as president of the Utah Peace Officers Association Auxiliary, and the South High School PTA.
Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother and is survived by her husband Oscar, children Leslie (Sherman) Anderson, Michael (Ruth), Daniel (Karen), Neil (Marie), Eric (Elaine), Mark (Judy), Elinor (John) Sargent, and Laurel Enke, 39 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren, and counting. Also survived by her sister Rose Hoffmann, and by brothers James B., Aaron D., Lee G., Raeburn G., Roger B., Joseph C., and Royal C. Kennard. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Winnifred Call, F. Ralph Kennard, Marie Tayler, Robert Kennard, and a great granddaughter, Jennifer Dastrup.
Services will be held on Friday April 8, 2011, 12:00 noon, at Hunter Village Ward, 7035 West Loch Ness Avenue (3600 South), West Valley UT. Friends may call at Larkin Mortuary 260 E.South Temple in Salt Lake City, on Thursday evening April 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and the day of the services from 10:30 to 11:45 at the meeting house.
The family wishes to express deep thanks and appreciation for the tender and loving services of Legacy Village Memory Care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Center for Alzheimer’s Care ‘Gift to Life Program’ at the University of Utah: http://uuhsc.utah.edu/cacir/gift.html. Interment at Redwood Memorial Estates, West Jordan, UT.












