House, Francis Clay (Oct 7, 1896 – Mar 10, 1965)

FRANCIS CLAY HOUSE

Clay made many additions to the house, some were adding a basement and
modifying for extra bedrooms. As they saved money, the house got a new
look, new cupboards in the kitchen, French doors between the front
bedroom and the living room. When ever modification[s] were made to the
kitchen, the paint color was also changed.
 
He enjoyed driving fast over the hilly roads to Promontory so his
children would fly off their car seat, and they would say to their dad,
do that again. For additional income he repaired lawn mowers.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Fishing trips to Yellowstone
with the family and deer hunting on Monte Cristo with Milo were some of
the outdoor activities he enjoyed. His rose garden was always
beautiful.

Some of his hobbies were making home mov[i]es with his 8 MM camera and
building model train sets, his grandchildren remember visiting and him
showing off his trains.

He served in many church callings Ward Clerk, Sunday School Presidency, Scout Master, Seventies Quorum President, Home Teacher.

He retired from Merrill's and soon after in 1962 developed a heart
condition that made him very weak. He and Leora spent some winter
months in St George until his condition got worse.

He died March 10, 1965 in Brigham and was buried in the Brigham Cemetery on March 13, 1965