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        of Louis S. Cardon


 

    With the same sweet spirit of hope and good will, which had characterized the life of Louis S. Cardon, permeating the large audience, inspirational funeral services were held for that beloved church worker and business man in the Logan tabernacle Wednesday. The entire main floor and most of the balcony was filled with friends, neighbors and relatives eager to pay tribute to the sterling citizen who was removed from earthly activities without any previous warning late Sunday afternoon.
    A remarkable spirit of satisfaction and assurance seemed to pervade the services. This was especially felt during the soul-touching discourse of Elder Melvin J. Ballard. member of the quorum of Twelve of the L. D. S. church and a brother-in-law and former business associate of Mr. Cardon. Elder Ballard forcibly brought out the convincing declaration that the sudden death of his life-long friend was God's plan rather than accidental, that' his work had been accomplished and that It was time for him to take up his work beyond the veil.
    A resolution of respect adopted by the board of education of the Logan city schools was read by , Superintendent L. A. Peterson.

BOYHOOD CHUM SPEAKS OF VIRTUES
    Elder A. E. Cranney, who had been associated with Mr. Cardon since his childhood, spoke of him as a peacemaker, advisor, thinker and student. He told of the high Ideals and the refined personal attributes the departed had inherited from his mother. He recalled the splendid work accomplished by Mr. Canton in all of the various priesthood quorums as well as in the auxiliary organization of the church.
    President A. E. Anderson of the Logan stake bore testimony of the willing service always rendered by Mr. Cardon and his family. He characterized him as a great man who had labored under handicaps which had partly been overcome due to the exceptional backing and cooperation he had received from
his remarkable familv
    Dr H. K. Merrill, for 25 years a co-laborer with Mr. Cardon in

 

 stake high councils and for the past five years associated with him on the board of education of the Logan city schools, declared that no man was better prepared to go on short notice than Mr. Cardon.  He spoke of the extremely willingness to serve which had always characterized Mr. Cardon both in church and civic work.  Although he was always a busy man and had many things to do, he was ever ready to do more than his share of work.
STATE FAIR BOARD HEAD TELLS OF ACTIVITIES
Mr. Cardon's activities as vice- president of the Utah State fair board were recounted by W. C. Winder of Salt Lake City, president of that organization.  Mr. Winder said he had never known a more lovable and congenial man.  He was as true as steel.  He was always able to control his feelings and was easy of approach, always having a kind word to everybody.
    In ringing tones that went straight to the hearts of his listeners, Elder Ballard eulogized his kinsman and spoke of him in glowing terms.
    "Brother Louis was a courageous willing worker who never shirked," said Elder Ballard. "He was a volunteer in assuming responsibilities. He has carried a tremendous load. Yet he never complained.  Hope never died in his heart.  He had a disposition as mild as a woman.  If we can go through life with as heavy a load as he carried and yet remain as sweet as he did we need not fear.
    "His taking away is no accident.  He had accomplished his work.  He had learned the lessons for which he had been sent here.  He deserves to be a prince, and he is a prince among God's faithful children.  He may not have succeeded in making much material wealth but what he did have he earned honestly.  There was not a dishonest hair on his head.  While he did not leave any material riches, all of his wealth goes with him today—his character, his testimonies, his knowledge of truth.  He has greater riches than most men.
    "It is not important how long we live but how, well—ah, that is 		important. Death is not the end. It is but the beginning.
    Elder Ballard also told how a few weeks ago in Logan addressing the scouters of the local council he had received the impression that the earthly- activities of Mr. Cardon were just about to come to a close.
    Bishop William Worley of the Logan First ward, who presided at the services, told of the activities of Mr. Cardon at the Sunday school last Sunday just prior to his sudden demise.
    The First ward choir with Frank Baugh, Jr., directing and Professor S. E. Clark at the console, sang "Oh, My Father,'' and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives."  Solos were sung by Frank Baugh, Jr., and Fred Baugh.  An instrumental trio was played by Mrs. Phyllis Spicker, Hal Farr and Professor Clark.
    Prayers were offered by George W. Squires and President C. W. Dunn of Logan stake.
    The speakers stand was covered with an array of beautiful flowers.
    The grave in the Logan city cemetery was dedicated by H. W. Ballard, Sr.


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