My Grandfather and Grandmother

Ernest Theron Blackham & Lucy Draper Blackham

Ernest (56yrs) - Born May 4, 1888 in Moroni, Utah. Died Aug. 23, 1944 - (farm accident)

Lucy (almost 85) - Born March 27, 1889 - Died 26 February 1974

Ernest had five brothers and give sisters.  He lived in Moroni all of his life.  He was a handsome young man being medium of stature, about 5 ft. 11 inches with brown wavy hair, fair skin, and hazel eyes and a pleasant personality.  His life was ended early through a traggic farm accident ..... 

Quote from his funeral..."Most impressive funeral services for Ernest T. Blackham were conducted last Sunday at 3 P. M. in the Moroni West Ward Chapel by Fenton Draper, Bishop. 

The high esteem and respect in which he and his family are held was demonstrated in a wonderful way, by the unusually large number of relatives and friends in attendance, for it was one of the largest funerals held in Moroni for several years, as the building was filled almost to capacity which also included the gallery.  And seldom do we see such a profusion of floral offerings, all of which were most beautiful."

Please click on the link below to read a little more about his history along with talks that were given for his Funeral Service.

Ernest Blackham History - and Funeral Service along with several pictures.

Lullaby Song - "TALKING PICTURE"  a lullaby that Grandpa Ern used to sing to the children (sung by Grandma Olive Blackham - daughter-in-law and 2 granddaughters - Karen and Linda).

A few memories about Grandma Lucy

She learned to play the trumpet and piano and played in a band
She was a good cook and worked at a hotel cooking
She made hats and at one-time owned her own Millinery Store
She went to homes to care for families when new babies arrived
She cooked for large banquets
She raised vegetables and flowers
She was good at art
She made quilts, aprons, table cloths, napkins, hotpad holders and many other items.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother --  an example to us all

Click on the link below to see pictures and read her story in more detail

Lucy Draper Blackham History

Picture Samples Sewing  (Printable)

My Memories of Grandma Lucy -  written by Karen (Blackham) Mack

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Slideshow Picture Samples of Grandma's talent for sewing