Journal of Mary Phyllis Fisher - Thomas Davies

1973. November 22 nd
Had a lovely morning at the temple but came home early because I didn’t feel well. Have
infection again because of my gall bladder. As I did not have to go this afternoon I rested and
read. Father has just returned from the temple so must go to bed as it is late.
1973. December 13 th
This morning at about 6:30 Leatha phoned and said that Vard Coleman had died during the night
and asked Ren to go with her to tell Dora who is now living with Lynn in the Citizen’s Home. It
is seven o’clock now and I must be on my way to the temple. But first of all I must call Ken.
He missed the bus so he came and slept here last night. We were happy to see him as it has been
a long time since he was here.
1973. December
Washed, and ironed today. Then I went to Vard Coleman’s funeral. He died from a heart attack
last Friday. The house was full. Dora Coleman was there. Hazel took it very calmly. Perhaps
she was still a bit shocked. He seemed well and it was such a shock to them. He has three fine
looking sons. Two of them are married.
Dan and Alma were here for a little while last night. Dan had been up to see his cows. He
moved them from Leavitt to a place near Welling.
1073. Christmas What a lovely Christmas we had! Tom and Rae gave us an apron and
tablecloth both with stitching around the edge in white and orange check.
Anne – a lovely white pot for flowers
Lore –a box of hankies and the Doctrine and Covenants Commentary
Dan – a book called Homespun Ideals
Sara – Book, white material for temple dress, shirt for Father
Ellen- pink nylon pillow cases
Frank- plastic table cloth, socks, needles
Ruth – dish towel
Frank and Fay and their two boys, Boyd and Bill, came on the day before Christmas and as they
were tired we had supper and then sent the children to bed. It was 9 o’clock before the children
woke up on Christmas Day. We had a turkey dinner and enjoyed being together.
December 26 we went to Lethbridge for our family party. We had such a lovely dinner and
program, and ball games. It was one of the best we have ever had. We were reminded this
might be the last one we would have where everyone would be there as the older children might
be on missions or away at school in the future. Some of the program was a recording of the first
get together we had.
Doran and Carol were the announcers and it was the best prepared program we have had. Of
course the children are getting older. All the older ones can play instruments and sing. I am so
proud of my family. We number 59 in all. Sara and Alma were in charge this year. Ted stood
right by her side in all they did.
1974. March 3 rd
We have had such a wonderful winter. The snow melts nearly every day and it has seemed like
early spring instead of winter. I only go to the temple one day now. That is Thursday from 7
AM to 5 at night. Last week I went to 2 sessions on Tuesday and 3 on Wednesday morning and
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