Obituary: ""Morry"" William Morrison Cushing

William Morrison Cushing passed away on April 30, 1999 due to complications of aging.

Dad was born February 8, 1911 in Salt Lake City to Isabella Morrison and William Oren Cushing. "Mocu" or "Morry" was very active in all sports for many years. His Granite High Basketball Team took state in 1929; then went to take second in the national tourney. Dad was named to the All American Team that year. He attended The College of Southern Utah, Weber College, and Utah State, lettering in track, football, and basketball.He was the last surviving member of his family and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Madeline on November 23, 1998. Survived by his sons, John R.; Rulon; Roger; and Robert Cushing.

As a barber for many years in Bountiful and North Salt Lake he was kind of a "Pied Piper" and confidant for generations of kids. He was known in the community by his slogan, "Hair today gone to Morry." He was known as Santa to many and danced all over the country with Madeline. He will be missed by family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 4, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 So. 1700 E., Sandy, UT. In lieu of flowers give someone a hug!!

Obituary for Nellie Marie Cushing, Wife of Ralph Cushing


Nellie Marie Cushing, 81, of Blackfoot, ID, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 at the Beacon Hospital and Rehab Center of Pocatello, ID of complications due to health problems. Marie was born November 29, 1925 in Grace, Idaho to Hector Thomas Evans and Hannah Braddock Evans. She grew up in Ogden, Utah with her mother and father and ten siblings. She married Ralph Walter Cushing May 8, 1947 in Malad, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 30, 1971. 

She lived in numerous places from the East to the West coasts of the United States, Cuba and other foreign countries, due to her husband, Ralph's, career in the US Navy. Upon retirement from the Navy, they moved back to Utah, where Ralph worked for the Railroad for 14 years. They lived in Syracuse, Hurricane and Fountain Green, Utah. 

Marie's Happy Energy caused her to have many friends wherever she lived. She was a beautician and and accomplished seamstress. Her hobbies and spare time activities included gardening and animals, particularly her registered Show Dogs. Not having children of their own, they shared an endearment with their many nieces and nephews. 

Marie was a member of The Church of Latter-day Saints where she served in many church assignments, including Relief Society, teaching Primary and Sunday school children. She loved music, playing the piano and singing in the church choirs. 

In 2003, by necessity of health problems, she asked her niece, Dianne Transtrum, of Blackfoot, Idaho to assist her in her needs as her guardian. Marie moved to Blackfoot in the fall of 2005 and has been a resident of Rosetta Assisted Living where she received tender and loving care from her nurses and staff.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her parents; her brothers, Hector R. Evans, Waldo E. Evans, Noble B. Evans, Robert H. Evans, William Noel Evans and Richard Thomas Evans; sisters, Catherine Mary, Melba, Hannah Lenore and LaDonna. 

A memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, August 4, 2007 at the Syracuse 4th Ward LDS Building, 1625 South 1100 West, Syracuse, Utah. Interment will be in the Syracuse Cemetery under the direction of the Hawker Funeral HOme, 132 S. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot, Idaho.

From Deseret News archives:
DEATH: RUTH RILEY WILLIAMS
Published: Sunday, Sept. 27, 1992 12:00 a.m. MDT

Ruth Riley Williams, age 82, passed away September 24,1992.

She was born July 23, 1910, in Bountiful, Utah to Frederick and Emma Tolman Riley. Married Morris Cushing, later divorced. Married Wilfred H. Williams Feb. 11, 1965, in the Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death, September 22, 1986.In her younger years she was active in the LDS Church, serving as teacher and secretary in the MIA and Sunday School. Active in the Republican Party serving as Vice Chairman, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a Bountiful City employee serving as city Treasurer for 20 years.

She is survived by her children; John, Rulon, Roger, Bountiful, UT; Bob, Pheonix, Ariz.; stepchildren, Doris Barrett, Vada Van de Vanter, Kay Williams, 34 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her daughter, LeAnn; stepdaughter, Dora Black; stepsons, Clyde Williams, and Robert Williams, and four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 29, 1992, at 12:00 noon, at the Bountiful Tabernacle, 51 S. Main. Friends may call Monday evening, 6-8:00 pm at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and at the Tabernacle from 10:45-11-45 am, prior to the service.

Interment: Provo City Cemetery.

1911 ~ 2004

Anita Olsen Cushing, 92, passed away, June 2, 2004.

Born December 9, 1911 in Copenhagen, Denmark, to John and Jonna Olsen.

Married L. Clark Cushing in the LDS Temple. He died, September 3, 1992.

Homemaker, raised two children: Richard and Judy. Grandchildren: Tony Cushing, Joshua Cushing and Candace Brown. Great-grandchildren: Avery, Mattie, Jakob and Miles.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 7th at 11:00 a.m. in the Murray 25th Ward, 363 East Vine St. Friends may call at Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Drive, Sunday, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and at the Ward on Mon. from 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Interment, Murray City Cemetery.
Copyright C 2004 Deseret News Publishing Co.

Ralph Walter Cushing

SYRACUSE CITY CEMETERY

1290 South 1000 West, Syracuse, Davis, Utah
Take the Syracuse exit from I-15, #335, and go west on Antelope Drive (which in Syracuse is also called 1700 South) about three miles. When you come to 1000 West, turn right. The cemetery is located several blocks down the street on the West side.

CUSHING, RALPH W. (*VETERAN) 1-12-1912 5-01-1995 5-04-1995

Wife to William Morrison Cushing

From Deseret News archives:
Death: Madeline M. Cushing
Published: Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998 12:00 a.m. MST

Madeline Mooney Cushing, age 85, died Monday, November 23, 1998 in Salt Lake City.

Born June 30 1913 in Salt Lake City to Charles Arthur and Zola Muzettie Simmons Mooney. Married Roy Despain, later divorced. Married Ray Park, he died in 1975. Married William Morris Cushing.For many years she was a sales person at the J.C. Penney Co. andwas later a Real Estate Agent. She and her husband, Ray owned Alp Hutt in Sandy, Utah. She was a cheerful, loving, generous and helpful person. A member of the LDS Church, active serving in the MIA and she loved doing genealogical research.
From the archive

She is survived by her husband, Salt Lake City; Children: Arlene D. Wilson, Logan, Utah; Gary M. DeSpain, Bedford, New Hampshire. nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Step-sons; John, Rulon, Roger Cushing, all of Bountiful, Utah and Bob Cushing. Preceded in death by a son, Merrill L. DeSpain and a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 27, 1998 at 2 p.m. in the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary Chapel, 10600 South 1700 East, where friends may call 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Interment in Larkin Sunset Gardens.

DEATH: L. CLARK CUSHING
Published: Sunday, Sept. 6, 1992 12:00 a.m. MDT, Deseret news


L. Clark Cushing, age 76, died September 3, 1992, of complications from diabetes at the Holy Cross Hospital.

He was born October 7, 1916 to William Orrin and Ezabella Morrison Cushing in Sugarhouse and was raised in Murray, Utah. he married Anita Olsen in Elko, Nevada on November 24, 1948. They were sealed in the LDS Temple on August 20, 1954.He served as commissioner of Murray, Utah for 16 years. He belonged to the IBEW, L.U. 354 and served as training director for the JATC until he retired in 1982.

He is survived by his wife; his four children, Carolyn Basler and Janiel Jollie of San Francisco, Calif.; Richard Cushing of Murray; and Judy Brown of Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Morris and Ralph; and his sister, Rouvoe.

A viewing will be held Monday, 6-8 p.m. at McKay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Dr. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8, at 1:00 p.m., 25th LDS Ward, 363 E. Vine Street in Murray. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial at Murray City Cemetery.

The family suggests that well wishers contribute to the American Diabetes Assoc., in lieu of flowers.