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Edith Farnes Kimball

Edith Farnes Kimball

Female 1910 - 1993  (83 years)

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  • Name Edith Farnes Kimball  [1
    Birth 7 May 1910  Raymond, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Emigration 30 Aug 1926 
    Name: Edith Farnek Kimball
    Arrival Date: 30 Aug 1926
    Port of Arrival: Sweet Grass, Montana, United States
    Accompanied by: Sister, Ma
    Birth Place: K??T, Alberta
    Gender: Female
    Race/Nationality: English
    Record has photo?: No
    Record Type: Cards 
    Residence 1930  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Legal Name Change (other than at marriage) 26 Jun 1941  Third District Court, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Name changed from "Edith Farnes Kimball Watson" to "Edythe Kimball Watson" Note record has new name misspelled as "Kinball" 
    Naturalization 26 Jun 1941  Third District Court, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Naturalized as US Citizen from Canada (British). 
    _UID 2EB0D33D616A3D4C960505C9CBF37D1F05F7 
    _UID 54AFCC7D4C4CD611B6E90050DAC4B56D7AF5 
    Death 26 Jul 1993  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5
    Burial 29 Jul 1993  X_6_85_5E, Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I11  Watson Clan Tree
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2011 

    Father Ancestors Solomon Farnham Kimball, III,   b. 17 Nov 1881, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 1971, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Ancestors Margaret Madden Dunn,   b. 24 Feb 1874, Tooele, Tooele, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Feb 1959, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 17 Dec 1900  Kimball, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Family ID F5159  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ancestors John Francis Watson,   b. 11 Jun 1910, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Dec 1995, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 20 Jun 1934  Salt Lake City Utah Temple, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8
    _UID BCA5E62DE11A244B9304F6DEA4C45FCDDD32 
    _UID FDB5CC7D4C4CD611B6E90050DAC4B56D29DF 
    Children 
    +1. Living
    +2. Living
    +3. Living
    +4. Living
    Family ID F3  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jun 2012 

  • Photos
    Edythe Kimball
    Edythe Kimball
    Jean, Edith & Leroy Kimball
    Jean, Edith & Leroy Kimball
    Solomon Farnham Kimball, III (Left Rear), Unknown (Left Front), Jean Kimball (Right Rear), Edith Farnes Kimball (Left 2nd From Rear), Mary LaFarne Kimball (Looking Away), Farnham Heber Kimball (Left Front)
    Solomon Farnham Kimball, III (Left Rear), Unknown (Left Front), Jean Kimball (Right Rear), Edith Farnes Kimball (Left 2nd From Rear), Mary LaFarne Kimball (Looking Away), Farnham Heber Kimball (Left Front)
    Camping At Waterton
    Camping At Waterton
    Edythe Farnes Kimball, Jean Kimball, Mary LaFarne Kimball, Farnham Heber Kimball, Margaret Madden Dunn
    Edith reading to LaFarne and Heber in front of their Raymond House
    Edith reading to LaFarne and Heber in front of their Raymond House
    Edith Farnes Kimball, Mary LaFarne Kimball, Farnham Heber Kimball
    Edythe and Roy in Salt Lake City in Front of Logan Avenue Home
    Edythe and Roy in Salt Lake City in Front of Logan Avenue Home
    Edith Farnes Kimball, James LeRoy Kimball

    Documents
    Edith Farnes Kimball 1910-1993 - LDS Birth Certificate
    Edith Farnes Kimball 1910-1993 - LDS Birth Certificate
    Edith Farnes Kimball 1910-1993 Border Crossing Document
    Edith Farnes Kimball 1910-1993 Border Crossing Document
    Name: Edith Farnek Kimball
    Arrival Date: 30 Aug 1926
    Port of Arrival: Sweet Grass, Montana, United States
    Accompanied by: Sister, Ma
    Birth Place: K??T, Alberta
    Gender: Female
    Race/Nationality: English
    Record has photo?: No
    Record Type: Cards
    Edith Farnes Kimball 1910-1993 - Naturalization Record
    Edith Farnes Kimball 1910-1993 - Naturalization Record
    John and Edythe engagement announcement party
    John and Edythe engagement announcement party
    Salt Lake Tribune article detailing the party that was given to announce the engagement of John Francis Watson and Edythe Kimball.
    John Francis Watson & Edith Farnes Kimball - Marriage Certificate
    John Francis Watson & Edith Farnes Kimball - Marriage Certificate
    Edythe mentioned in the engagement notice of her best friend.
    Edythe mentioned in the engagement notice of her best friend.
    Salt Lake Tribune Article, April 1934.
    John and Edythe to be on TV
    John and Edythe to be on TV
    Salt Lake Tribune article announcing TV show that was going to feature insurance underwriters.
    Edythe named to the Board of Directors of LDS Hospital
    Edythe named to the Board of Directors of LDS Hospital
    Daily Herald article from Sep 1975 stating that Edythe Kimball was added to the board of directors for LDS Hospital.
    Edythe Farnes Kimball (1910-1993) Obituary
    Edythe Farnes Kimball (1910-1993) Obituary
    From Deseret News archives:
    DEATH: EDYTHE K. WATSON
    Published: Tuesday, July 27, 1993 12:00 a.m. MDT

    Edythe Kimball Watson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, age 83, passed away July 26, 1993.

    Born May 7, 1910, in the town of Raymond in Alberta, Canada to Margaret Dunn and Solomon Farnham Kimball. She married John Francis Watson, June 20, 1934, in the Salt Lake Temple.Education was very important to her and she attended schools in Canada and the LDS University in Salt Lake City. Upon completion of her studies, she went to work in the Presiding Bishop's Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Upon her marriage she left her employment to raise a family, but devoted countless hours to Church and civic activities.

    An active member of the LDS Church, she served as a Relief Society teacher, Highland Stake Young Women's President, Ward and Stake Relief Society President in Parley's Stake, and culminated her Church service as a member of the LDS Relief Society General Board for 14 years from 1964 to 1978 under both President Belle S. Spafford and President Barbara B. Smith . Her writing ability, gospel scholarship, compassion, willingness to work and familiarity with art, literature and homemaking skills allowed her to make significant contributions through her various assignments. Her talents were put to full use on the Homemaking, Spiritual Living, Social Services, and Display Committees as well as many other committees of the Board. She also served on the Church Curriculum Committee and wrote lessons and numerous articles for Church publications.

    Important to her was the 14 years she served as a member of the LDS Hospital Board of Governors from 1975 to 1989. After she retired from the Board, she remained in emeritus status to help in the completion of various projects. She was instrumental in approving and implementing the plans for reconstructing the LDS Hospital and took a leading role in the acquisition of new equipment and technology for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

    However, the most important thing in her life was her family. She is fondly remembered by daughters and nieces for her instruction in candy making and readiness to share her time and talents. Her many friends treasured her keen mind and understanding heart.

    She was a woman of warmth and graciousness who will be remembered by all for her kindness and consideration.

    She is survived by her husband, John Francis Watson; her children, Jane Ellen Watson Hales and her husband Fred R. Hales, of Vestal, New York, John Kimball Watson and his wife Barbara Brown Watson, Mark Kimball Watson and his wife Linda Mayne Watson, Mary Frances Watson Rich and her husband Christopher Bowman Rich, all of Salt Lake City; her brother, Dr. F. Heber Kimball; 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Dr. James LeRoy Kimball; her sisters, Zula Pomeroy Kimball Coleman, Jeanne Kimball Whitney and Mary LaFarne Kimball Garff; and her grandson, David Brown Watson.

    Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, at 12 Noon, at the Parley's 6th Ward, 2350 South 2100 East. Friends may call Wednesday, July 28, from 6-8 pm, at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, and at the Church on Thursday, for one hour prior to the services.

    Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.

    T 7/27 N 7/27
    Edythe Farnes Kimball (1910-1993) Funeral Program
    Edythe Farnes Kimball (1910-1993) Funeral Program

    Headstones
    John Francis Watson (1910-1995) / Edythe Kimball (1910-1993) Headstone
    John Francis Watson (1910-1995) / Edythe Kimball (1910-1993) Headstone
    Plot: X_6_85_4E

  • Sources 
    1. [S116] Original Copy of Government Document, 26 Jun 1941 (Reliability: 3).
      "Name changed by decree of court from Edith Farnes Kimball Watson, as a part of the naturalization."

    2. [s314] Utah Cemeteries and Burials Database.
      Burial Information: WATSON, EDYTHE KIMBALL

      Birth: 5/7/1910
      Death: 7/26/1993
      Burial: 7/29/1993
      Place of Birth: RAYMOND,ALBERTA,CANADA
      Place of Death: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
      Cause of Death:
      Grave Location: Salt Lake City Cemetery , X_6_85_5E

    3. [S102] US Social Security Death Index (Reliability: 2).
      Name: Edythe K. Watson
      SSN: 528-46-1141
      Last Residence: 84109 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States of America
      Born: 7 May 1910
      Died: 26 Jul 1993
      State (Year) SSN issued: Utah (1953)

    4. [S109] 1930 United States Census (Reliability: 2).
      Name: Edith Kimbal
      Event: Census
      Event Date: 1930
      Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
      Gender: Female
      Age: 19
      Marital Status: Single
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Canada
      Estimated Birth Year: 1911
      Immigration Year: 1926
      Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
      Father's Birthplace: Arizona
      Mother's Birthplace: Utah
      Enumeration District Number: 0017
      Family Number: 470
      Sheet Number and Letter: 30A
      Line Number: 4
      NARA Publication: T626, roll 2418
      Film Number: 2342152
      Digital Folder Number: 4547816
      Image Number: 00872
      Household Gender Age
      Parent S Farnham Kimbal M 49
      Parent Margarett D Kimbal F 49
      Jean Kimbal F 22
      Edith Kimbal F 19
      La Farne Kimbal F 15
      Peter Kimbal M 13

    5. [s314] Utah Cemeteries and Burials Database (Reliability: 3).
      Burial Information: WATSON, EDYTHE KIMBALL

      Birth: 5/7/1910
      Death: 7/26/1993
      Burial: 7/29/1993
      Place of Birth: RAYMOND,ALBERTA,CANADA
      Place of Death: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
      Cause of Death:
      Grave Location: Salt Lake City Cemetery , X_6_85_5E

    6. [S15] Solomon Farnham Kimball, Margaret Madden Dunn Biography, 5 (Reliability: 2).
      "We were married by brother John on the 17th day of December 1900, at Kimball, Alberta."

    7. [S11] LDS Membership Records, (LDS Church).
      Sealing to spouse: 20 June 1934
      Salt Lake City Utah Temple

    8. [S72] Marriage Certificate (Reliability: 3).