asked what he said. He replied that it was about what is written in the fly-leaf of the Book of Mormon. Naturally, I was just thrilled.
A few years before he died, and while in Salt Lake City, Father was met by a man who asked if he belonged to the dominant church here, and then informed my Father that he was to make a monument of the Angel Moroni for the Hill Cumorah, and he asked Father if he would be his model. Father gladly accepted. How grateful he must have been for this great honor.
While Father was in the Dee Hospital in June, 1938, and until his passing, July 2, 1938, I visited him everyday. On one occasion he said about these words: "Well, I guess that to use your time and talents to the best advantage, should be your highest aim."
A number of days after Father's funeral, Uncle Nathan and I were sitting on a log overlooking much of Farmington to the west, and enjoying the setting sun. Uncle Nathan mentioned that in years past, the children of Ezra T. Clark would occasionally meet and visit. On one such occasion, when it came Father's turn to make a comment, he said that he considered himself among the least; but the Lord had blessed him, and that he had as much of this world's goods as any normal man could ask for; but he would rather the Lord take it all away, if it would mean that his children would serve HIM better. Uncle Nathan told me, that to this, he said to himself: "The Lord will take you up on that."
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| Morrell and Alpha are shown with their family in this 1963 photograph. |
It has seemed to some of us, that in the closing years of Father's life, he became more mellow, gentle, understanding, and appreciative. The gospel was his foundation; family, service, and Eternal Life, his goals. He was a stalwart. And ". . .having been born of goodly parents. . ." I am proud of him, I love him, and am honored to be his son.
Baby's Booties told to me by Alpha A while after our daughter Carolyn was born, my Father called at Mother Dietz' home in Salt Lake City, and gave to our new little girl a pair of pink and white baby's booties. I was away, but Alpha, my wife was so pleased and delighted with such a thoughtful and nice gift. They enjoyed a pleasant visit and a luncheon together.
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