Journal of Mary Phyllis Fisher - Thomas Davies

Opening remarks – Bishop Bryce Cahoon
Opening Hymn- Oh My Father – sung by the Hill Spring choir
Invocation- Dean Gibb
Biography- Stanly S. Gibb
Organ solo- Bernarr Harris –Inez’s husband
Speaker-Bryan Smith
Hymn- Abide with Me by a trio, Iris and etc.
It was lovely. Her grandsons were the pallbearers. She was buried in Hill Spring. Uncle Frank
Gibb’s grave is there. For years Aunt Mabel lived just across the fence from us. It is so hard for
me to remember people’s names now. I don’t know my relatives when I see them. I thought I
knew Aunt Mabel and Uncle Frank’s family so well that I’d never forget them. I am only 72
this month on the 28 th of January. Aunt Mabel had a good memory and she would have been 90
years old March 12, 1974. What shall I be like if I live that long?
1974. April 6 th
Ren and I and Lynn went to Salt Lake to conference. We went early so that Ren could do some
research. We went to the genealogical building and looked for his relatives trying to
connect his line. We stayed at Mary and Lawrence’s. They were so kind to us. We had
a lovely visit with them on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On April 6 th we listened to
conference at their home. They have a nice big T.V. I wished we could have gone to the
tabernacle one day to listen but it was so crowded. It was so quiet and peaceful at
Mary’s you heard every word and felt the spirit of the conference just as if you had been
there. We listened to President Kimball’s talk at the solemn assembly. He has such a
humble sweet spirit. He is the 12th President of the church. All the general authorities
were sustained as men holding various priesthood callings. The twelve apostles all stood
and voted to sustain President Kimball as President. Then President Eldon Tanner took
charge of the voting of the high priests, elders, seventies, and deacons. They were seated
in their different groups and then the general membership voted. It was a very solemn
and impressive ceremony and many eyes were moist when the voting was unanimous.
Then we all sang ‘We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet’. Although the weather was
cold and snowing outside, everything was so peaceful inside when President Tanner said,
“All is unanimous.” After the voting was over President Kimball took charge of all three
sessions. He is so humble. His voice was so clear and carried well. It was indeed a
solemn assembly. Elder Thomas S Monson of the council of the twelve apostles spoke
first then N. Eldon Tanner, then President Kimball. President Kimball spoke on the
solemn assembles that have been held since the Prophet Joseph was first sustained. He
spoke of his gratitude for the sustaining vote of the people. He is a man who puts his
trust in God. It was a wonderful conference. I enjoyed every session so much and am so
grateful for the privilege of going to Salt Lake.
1974. April 14 th
It is Easter Sunday. This morning at 8 o’clock we, Father and I, went to Leavitt to hear their
early Easter Morning Concert. It was beautiful. Ellen and Connie were in the choir and Ellen
sang in a trio. It was all so lovely. It was conducted by Brother Cahoon and made all who were
there feel the importance of Easter. The house was full with relatives from Cardston and other
places. I didn’t feel very well, was dizzy, but I was happy to be there. I came home and went to
bed but feel better this evening. Ellen is such a wonderful mother and does so much in the
church.
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