My brother, David Allen Bastow, posted the following on our Bastow family blog:
Aleen, Lauralee, Toni Plott (our cousin) and I rode with dad to Uncle Elden's Funeral in Salt Lake City and then we went to the graveside service in Logan that afternoon. It was great to hear of Uncle Elden's life experiences and to hear what a great man he was on this earth. I believe he was a little under 94 years old. It was good to see all the family together. We have a great family legacy there. The 3 remaining Hadfield Aunt and Uncles (Vonda, Max and Dean), their spouses (Jack, Marie and Arla) and Aunt Elaine (Norman's wife) were there and it was great to see each of them. We have great Aunts and Uncles. It was a sad, happy, spiritual and sobering trip, that twinged at my heart strings.
Below are my(Aleen Bastow Brown)reply and comments:
Amen, David! I regret that we didn't know our aunts and uncles even more personally. . . As was mentioned at Uncle Elden's funeral, he raised himself out of poverty, with minimal education, and became a very successful, personable, creative businessman and problem solver. He was also a bishop, high councilor, and faithfully served his church and family. He is a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather; which was obvious by the tributes given by his family and their emotional (temporary) goodbyes. . .
Please feel free to visit their wonderful blog, with includes his "Eulogy," shared at the funeral, a short video of him singing, and family photos:
www.eldenedward.blogspot.com
So glad that Melissa and I got to visit Aunt Sarah and Uncle Elden in their beautiful Salt Lake Avenues home in March. Some of us got to say a final goodbye at the July Grouse Creek Hadfield Reunion to this remarkable uncle, "E squared" (for Elden Edward), as he called himself. . .
I remember Uncle Elden as an enthusiastic, hardworking, and caring father of four of my Hadfield cousins. Cindy told me once that he would take time to encourage and pray with her each morning before she taught an especially difficult class, as a new teacher. She always refers to him tenderly as "Daddy." We discussed after the funeral how we cherish memories of our parents (mine is Nina Grace Hadfield) and Grandma Hadfield singing and humming tunes from their day, as they faced their challenges and joys. They truly are the "greatest generation. . . "
Thank you for sharing these memories, Blake, Jessica, and other family members. . .
What wonderful memories I have of your father and mother). Uncle Elden always treated us with such respect and dignity. "Classy" is a word that describes them both. When I married Gordon, I was surprised to learn that Uncle Elden had worked with his father, Orville, at the diesel plant in Logan. Gordon's father spoke so highly of "my uncle"....I beamed with pride. My mother "adored" her brother and that affection was contageous to her children. There was always a sense of calmness and refinement in both of your parents that was something I wanted to emulate. When your family moved to Tasmania I loved to hear the stories of life in that part of the world. I specifically remember the story Aunt Sarah told about going to the hair dresser and how different the procedures were in that remote part of the world....made me laugh.
We would have loved to be with you at the funeral, but were out of the country when we received word of his death. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you as you adjust to losing both parents so quickly. I know my mother is rejoicing at seeing her brother again.
Uncle Elden and Aunt Sarah gave me a little koala from Australia when I was young. I kept it for a long time.
I had the opportunity to stay with Uncle Elden and Aunt Sarah for a time at their home in Sugar House. When Elden found out that I had never been to Grouse Creek, he decided to take me. Sarah packed a lunch and we made a little visit out to Grouse Creek. It is the only time I have ever been there. I appreciate that they took the time to do that for me. They will be greatly missed!
Thank you so much for writing this lovely tribute to Elden. It's very touching. God bless his soul. I'm glad he's rejoined with his beautiful wife, Sarah.
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My brother, David Allen Bastow, posted the following on our Bastow family blog:
Aleen, Lauralee, Toni Plott (our cousin) and I rode with dad to Uncle Elden's Funeral in Salt Lake City and then we went to the graveside service in Logan that afternoon. It was great to hear of Uncle Elden's life experiences and to hear what a great man he was on this earth. I believe he was a little under 94 years old. It was good to see all the family together. We have a great family legacy there. The 3 remaining Hadfield Aunt and Uncles (Vonda, Max and Dean), their spouses (Jack, Marie and Arla) and Aunt Elaine (Norman's wife) were there and it was great to see each of them. We have great Aunts and Uncles. It was a sad, happy, spiritual and sobering trip, that twinged at my heart strings.
Below are my(Aleen Bastow Brown)reply and comments:
Amen, David! I regret that we didn't know our aunts and uncles even more personally. . . As was mentioned at Uncle Elden's funeral, he raised himself out of poverty, with minimal education, and became a very successful, personable, creative businessman and problem solver. He was also a bishop, high councilor, and faithfully served his church and family. He is a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather; which was obvious by the tributes given by his family and their emotional (temporary) goodbyes. . .
Please feel free to visit their wonderful blog, with includes his "Eulogy," shared at the funeral, a short video of him singing, and family photos:
www.eldenedward.blogspot.com
So glad that Melissa and I got to visit Aunt Sarah and Uncle Elden in their beautiful Salt Lake Avenues home in March. Some of us got to say a final goodbye at the July Grouse Creek Hadfield Reunion to this remarkable uncle, "E squared" (for Elden Edward), as he called himself. . .
I remember Uncle Elden as an enthusiastic, hardworking, and caring father of four of my Hadfield cousins. Cindy told me once that he would take time to encourage and pray with her each morning before she taught an especially difficult class, as a new teacher. She always refers to him tenderly as "Daddy." We discussed after the funeral how we cherish memories of our parents (mine is Nina Grace Hadfield) and Grandma Hadfield singing and humming tunes from their day, as they faced their challenges and joys. They truly are the "greatest generation. . . "
Thank you for sharing these memories, Blake, Jessica, and other family members. . .
Love you "truly,"
Aleen Bastow Brown
Thanks for your comments Aleen! Saturday was such a great day - so nice to be with our family. Thank you for coming!
Dear cousins--Susan, Bill, Cindy and Nancy,
What wonderful memories I have of your father and mother). Uncle Elden always treated us with such respect and dignity. "Classy" is a word that describes them both. When I married Gordon, I was surprised to learn that Uncle Elden had worked with his father, Orville, at the diesel plant in Logan. Gordon's father spoke so highly of "my uncle"....I beamed with pride. My mother "adored" her brother and that affection was contageous to her children. There was always a sense of calmness and refinement in both of your parents that was something I wanted to emulate. When your family moved to Tasmania I loved to hear the stories of life in that part of the world. I specifically remember the story Aunt Sarah told about going to the hair dresser and how different the procedures were in that remote part of the world....made me laugh.
We would have loved to be with you at the funeral, but were out of the country when we received word of his death. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you as you adjust to losing both parents so quickly. I know my mother is rejoicing at seeing her brother again.
With our love,
Karine and Gordon
Uncle Elden and Aunt Sarah gave me a little koala from Australia when I was young. I kept it for a long time.
I had the opportunity to stay with Uncle Elden and Aunt Sarah for a time at their home in Sugar House. When Elden found out that I had never been to Grouse Creek, he decided to take me. Sarah packed a lunch and we made a little visit out to Grouse Creek. It is the only time I have ever been there. I appreciate that they took the time to do that for me. They will be greatly missed!
Love,
Ruth Allen Anderson
Thank you so much for writing this lovely tribute to Elden. It's very touching. God bless his soul. I'm glad he's rejoined with his beautiful wife, Sarah.
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