Paul F. Moynier
PRICE-Paul F. Moynier Sr., age 91, passed away Feb. 15, 2004 in Price. Born Oct. 25, 1912 in Price to Pierre Albert and Lea Blanchard Moynier. Married Mae Freeman, Nov. 16, 1946 in Ely, Nev.
Paul was raised, educated and spent most of his life in Price. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in India and China. Paul was a member of the Catholic Church, Price American Legion Post #3 and honorary life member of Price Elk’s Lodge #1550.
Paul worked as a stockman and farmer with Moynier and Son’s and he served many years on the water and agriculture boards in the area. He will be dearly missed by his family and many longtime neighbors.
Survived by his wife, Mae Moynier, Price; son, Paul (Regena) Moynier, Jr.; three granchildren, Wendy, Barbara, Todd; five great-grandchildren; cousin, Bertha Lyons, Roseville, Calif.; and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, twin brother, Pierre; brother, Leon Sr.; sisters, Madeline, Olga, Rose; and cousins his parents raised, Henry, Marius Marie and Blanche.
At Paul’s request there will only be a private family service. Interment, Price City Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the CEU nursing program.
Tess Lake Johnson Peirce
EAST CARBON-Tess Lake Johnson, age 82, returned to her Father in Heaven Feb. 11. 2004 in Price. She was born May 25, 1921, in Rains, Utah to George W. and Avillia Hendricksen Lake. Tess married Clell Johnson April, 25, 1940 in Huntington. He was killed in a mining accident in Moab in 1963. She later married Howard Peirce, March 19, 1966. He also preceded her in death.
Tess was an active member of the LDS Church. She loved to bowl and bake (especially her wonderful peanut butter cookies). Her children and grandchildren have beautiful quilts she lovingly made for them. She made and collected porcelain dolls and took pride in how beautiful they were.
Tess is survived by her children: Ned and Janice Johnson of Diamond Valley, Dianne Lynn Zachreson of Cedar City, Carolyn and Louis Arroyo of Salt Lake City, and Kirt and Linda Johnson of Cedar City; 11 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by brothers Berdell and Clyde Lake.
Funeral services were held Mon. Feb. 16, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the East Carbon LDS Chapel. Burial was in the Price City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.