1956 Elysian Park Ward
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| Anne and Bert Aardema, on the right table at the end. Based on the photo I am guessing the picture was taken in the 60s |
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| Here is one of a Church Dance at the Elysian Park Ward building. The windows are open, so it was before the bars were placed on the windows. |
The Aardema Family at Christmas, About 1958 - 1960
Bert, Anne, Bertie, Betty and Drummond, Betty is Anne and Bert Aardema's daughter in this photograph.
Aardema, Albertus John, was born on 26 JAN 1909 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA. He was sealed to parents on 23 MAR 1910. He was baptized on 24 FEB 1917 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA. He was baptized into the LDS church on 24 FEB 1917. He was endowed on 21 MAR 1930. He has reference number 4FZ0-2C. Albert John Aardema was Bishop of the Elysian Park Ward, Glendale CA Stake from the late 60's to the mid 70's. He was married to Doris Annabel DRUMMOND on 14 OCT 1933 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA. He was sealed to spouse on 2 SEP 1937 in the Arizona LDS temple. He Died in 2001.
Doris Annabel DRUMMOND was born on 30 JUN 1910 in Livingston, CA, USA. She was baptized on 4 JUN 1933. She was baptized into the LDS church on 4 JUN 1933. She was endowed on 2 SEP 1937 in the Arizona LDS temple. She was sealed to parents on 15 JAN 1960. She died on 15 MAR 1992 in Ensenada, BC Norte, Mexico. She was buried on 21 MAR 1992 in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, CA, USA. She has reference number 4FZ0-3J
Thought you might like to add to your notes about the temple dedication.
My mom was also in attendance for the dedication. She was 9 years old at the time. Sister McKay later commented on how unusual it was to have a child attend the dedication. She was allowed to attend because of my Grandpa Bert.
She bore many testimonies about that event and how it stuck with her all her years.
Take Care
-Rick Jackson
Note: The Los Angeles Temple’s cornerstone was laid on 11 December 1953. A party of sixty-seven, including more than twenty General Authorities, arrived from Salt Lake City by train. They were met at the downtown depot by local Saints in sixteen cars and were taken directly to the temple site about twelve miles away, escorted by two motorcycle policemen, one of them Albert J. Aardema, bishop of the nearby Elysian Park Ward.
Note: The Los Angeles Temple’s cornerstone was laid on 11 December 1953. A party of sixty-seven, including more than twenty General Authorities, arrived from Salt Lake City by train. They were met at the downtown depot by local Saints in sixteen cars and were taken directly to the temple site about twelve miles away, escorted by two motorcycle policemen, one of them Albert J. Aardema, bishop of the nearby Elysian Park Ward.
Note: Emil and Lisa Johnson, converts from Sweden,
immigrated to America and were married in the Salt Lake Temple October 8, 1919. They have one son and three daughters, all living in Los Angeles. They have seven grandchildren. They were members of the Elysian Park Ward where Emil was leader of the High Priest Quorum when called on a Labor Mission to Hawaii, November 20, 1956. On the college here he has worked as a painter; he was also a painter on the Los Angeles Temple. Lisa always active in church organizations, has served two years in the Laie Primary.
Note: Hello Kent,
Dale Murphy used to attend the Elysian Park Ward...
(in my stake at the time) when he was in town in Los Angeles. It was amazing how many visits from the stake presidency that ward got during baseball season when the Braves were in town.
Beitler
Growing up our family went on vacations with the Beitlers because Agnes and Harry were in the Elysian Park ward with my aunt and uncle Audrey and Glen. On many outings I enjoyed playing with Terry and Denny so when they both moved into our ward in Saugus in the 1980's, I was thrilled. They both worked as surveyors and later Terry moved to Bishop where he was a scoutmaster and measured the snowfall for the DWP. He loved the job. Our family spent a lot of time camping with the Beitler's. But it was Terry who was warm and friendly on the camping trips and I know we all enjoyed his company. Sometimes we slept on his floor before we headed to the High Sierras and one time we played on his trampoline and splashed about in the creek behind his home. He had a weakness for junk food and often brought bags of candy on our camping trips which he shared with everyone. I lost track of Terry until two days ago. I have been thinking about him ever since. Enclosed is a picture of Terry and Ashley, 1989. Kent
1940's, Here is a picture of some members of the Hollywood Ward. Some of the members of the ward eventually became the Elysian Park Ward including Glen and Audrey Kroksh. Glen is on the front row left and Audrey is on the front row fifth from the left. Gil Reed who they were friends with for many years is on the front row right and Harry Beitler, back row second from left:
Terry Gordon Beitler
April 3, 2012
1947-2012
Terry was born to Henry and Agnes Beitler on April 27, 1947 in Los Angeles. He went to school at Ivanhoe Elementary, King Jr. High, and John Marshall High, where he excelled in many different sports. He was still playing basketball three days a week at the time of his illness.
After returning from a mission for his church to the Southern States of Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina, Terry met his little sister’s best friend, Jill Brock, and decided she was “the one for him.” They were married in the Los Angeles Temple on June 26, 1970. Terry and Jill have four children who are the love of their lives.
After some college and a mission for his church, Terry went to work for the City of Los Angeles as a surveyor for 15 years before transferring to the Department of Water and Power where he became a hydrographer living in Bishop. That was his dream job; living and working in the Sierra; hiking or snow shoeing into the backcountry in winter to measure the snow depth, calculating water run-off for the City of Los Angeles. Another 15 years working in the Bishop, found the kids all grown and time for another job change. Terry and Jill moved to Arroyo Grande, on the Central Coast, and he began working for California Department of Transportation as a Surveyor again. After another seven years surveying it was time to retire and play with grandkids. This brought a move to St. George, Utah where three of his children and all of his grandkids lived at that time.
As a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Terry’s church service was mostly working with the young men’s program and as a scout leader. He loved the youth; he had a special talent of understanding the problems of growing teenagers and reached out to help lift them over the rough patches in life. He always provided unconditional love, quiet strength, and a good example of how to live life to the fullest with honor. He received his “40 years of Scouting” pin in January of 2012. His idea of a great vacation was a 50 mile hike through the Sierra.
Terry always loved to sing and over the years he participated in ward choirs wherever he lived. After moving to St. George, Terry had to opportunity to join the Southern Utah Heritage Choir. He loved being a member of the choir, participating in many concerts and events that the choir supported. One of the highlights was traveling with the choir to sing in China. Singing was a gift; Terry shared his testimony through his love of music.
Terry is survived by his spouse of 41 years, Greta “Jill” Beitler of Toquerville, Utah; his children, Jennifer Beitler (Custis Smith) of Venice Beach, Jeremy Beitler (Kirsten) of Washington, Utah, Jessica Stevens (Alan) of St. George, Utah and Zackery Beitler (Kami) of Tooele, Utah; 10 grandchildren; brother, Dennis Beitler of Salt Lake City, Utah; and sisters, Dina Nevis of Garden Grove, Anita Suzanne Fulton of Santa Cruz and Melanie Pabst of Ventura.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Harry Beitler and Agnes Pratt Beitler; brother, Roger Beitler; and his sister-in-law, Pamela Beitler.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 31 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Toquerville building. Viewing will be between noon and 1 p.m. immediately followed by services in honor of Terry at 1 p.m. Internment will take place in the Toquerville Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Heideman Hughes Mortuary, 1081 East 700 S. St. George, Utah, (435) 674-5000.
| 1847. Agnes Pratt was born on 3 October 1914 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. She died on 24 April 2002 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. She was buried on 29 April 2002 in Forest Lawn, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, USA. Agnes has Ancestral File Number 75LS-WD. S:fgs S:fgs Her parents were James Blaine Pratt and Annabelle Kimball. Agnes Pratt and Henry Harry Beitler were married on 18 April 1933 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Henry Harry Beitler was born on 25 March 1903 in Evanston, Cook, Illinois, USA. He died on 8 July 1992 in Laguna Beach, California, USA. He was buried on 11 July 1992 in Forest Lawn, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, USA. S:fgs Agnes Pratt and Henry Harry Beitler had the following children: |
b. 25 MAR 1903 Evanston, Cook, Illinois
d. 8 JUL 1992 Laguna Beach, California
Family:
Marriage: 18 APR 1933 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Spouse: Agnes Pratt
b. 3 OCT 1914 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
d. 24 APR 2002 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents:
Father: James Blaine Pratt
Mother: Anna Bell Simmons Kimball
Thank You.
Hank; Julie Brock
June 23, 1948 ~ July 29, 2011
Pamela was born June 23, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to her Mother Darlene G. Cadwell and Father Glen Pederson. Her young life was spent in Iowa until she and her Mother moved to Los Angeles, California.
Pam attended and graduated from Hoover High School in Glendale, where she met her future and surviving husband Dennis Anthony Beitler. The couple married in 1967. To this marriage was born three children, all whom survive their mother: Shelley Jo Beitler (James Graef), Brett Allen Beitler, and Holly Denise Kastner (Haven Kastner). Surviving: sister Linda Carr. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Colton, Ashlynn, Bradley and Brenden Beitler.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pam and her husband Denny were waiting for their call to serve a Mormon mission. Pam's special passions were the Young Women, and Family History. She recently served in the Relief Society Presidency where she was a great service to so many. She was considered a dynamic and inspirational leader.
She began her career as a dental hygienist and later worked 10 years for Continental Airlines where she retired in 2010.
Pamela's greatest passion was her family. She enjoyed attending and officiating in the 75th Year Family Reunion in Iowa. She also loved scrapbooking. Living the words spoken of Pam's beloved grandmother Margaret Cadwell Schultze, "She spent her life in the service of others and heaven welcomes her with open arms."
A viewing will be held on Monday August 1, 2011 at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd, in Cottonwood Heights, between 6pm and 8pm.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2011 at the Butler Stake Center, 7035 S. Nutree Drive (3300 E.) in Cottonwood Heights at 11 am. Viewing: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to service at the church.
I've been think a lot about my good friend Terry Beitler.
Harry and Agnes had six children:
1. Rodger married, lawyer, had lots of children, was a mission president, divorced his wife and died at 62
2. Denny surveyor, married Pam, 3 children, she died at 63 3. Terry surveyor, married Jill, 4 children, died at 64.
4. Dina Nevis of Garden Grove,
5. Anita Suzanne Fulton of Santa Cruz
6. Melanie Pabst of Ventura.
Interesting in that Harry lived to be 89 and Agnes 88.
2010 Elysian Park Ward from K on Vimeo.
Corrigan, MARY FOUTZ
Kroksh, Audrey and Glen
Audrey and Glen were long time members of the Elysian Park ward. They joined the ward in the 1940's and Audrey lived there until 1990 and Glen until his death in 1972.
