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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
Louis S. Cardon
December 17, 1930, 1 P.m.
Logan Tabernacle

"Oh My Father' sung by the Choir

Prayer: Elder George W. Squires

    Our Father, Who ar't in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; We, Thy covenant children have met this afternoon in honor of one of Thy Servants, Elder Louis S. Cardon, and we do humbly plead with Thee in the humility of our souls that Thou wilt be pleased to open the windows of heaven and look down upon us in tender mercy and compassion, so much so that Thou will cause that Thy holy spirit will flow from heart to heart, as water from vessel to vessel, that there will be a feeling of love and friendship present, that will cause everyone present to know that Thou does love them, and will hear and answer their prayers. We realize that Thou ar't the giver of all good gifts and that Thou can comfort and bless those who are called upon to mourn; that they might realize that he has gone to prepare a place for them, and that when they go he will be there to welcome them and make them feel at home as he always did here in life.

    Bless us all, and help us to appreciate the blessings of this gospel, not only for what it holds for us in this life, but in the life to come.

    We invoke Thy blessings on all that is done or said here this afternoon that it may be done to Thy name's honor and glory, and make us all better and more determined in our hearts and souls to do Thy will and keep Thy commandments and especially do we plead with Thee for and in behalf of the loved ones, who are near and dear to Uncle Lou Cardon.

    These blessings, together with all unmentioned ones for our benefit and comfort and especially do we pray for power to walk in the straight and narrow path, as our Brother has done, we plead and pray for by the power of the Priesthood, and In the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen.

"HOLD THOU MY HAND, DEAR LORD", played by Sister Phyllis Spicker, Brother Harrison Farr, and Brother S. E. Clark.

Resolution of Respect was read by Superintendent L. A. Peterson:

    Whereas, The Creator of us all has in His infinite wisdom called one from our number; namely, Louis S. Cardon, and

    Whereas, The Logan City Board of Education feels deeply the inestimable loss of their associate whose noble character, high ideals, wide knowledge, and whole-hearted cooperation was a constant support and a source of inspiration, and

    Whereas, the splendid service done by this valiant worker, stands as a monument to his memory, and as a testimonial to his integrity, his wise counsel, and his untiring zeal for the public welfare, and

    Whereas, His associate members grieve with his stricken family and many friends in his sudden passing, realizing the irreparable loss that is suffered by his loved ones, and likewise the great loss to his community and fellow citizens

    Therefore be it resolved, That the Logan City Board of Education, its officers and teachers of the City Schools, express to the beloved wife and the bereft family of member Louis S. Cardon their heartfelt sympathy and sincerest friendship in this sad hour, and their desire that God may lighten the burden of sorrow of those who mourn this loss, and

    Be It further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be made a part of the permanent records of the Logan City Board of Education, and that a copy shall also be given the bereft family of our departed member.

Signed: 0. A. Sonne, President                 
J. H. Watkins, Jr., Vice President
H. K. Merrill                               
A. G. Olofsen                             
L. A. Petersen, Superintendent    
Dave Tarbet, Clerk                     
 

Talk, Elder A. E. Cranney:   

    My brothers and sisters and friends, I deem it an honor and a privilege to say a few words upon this occasion with regard to the life and labors of my friend and companion, Brother L. S. Cardon.

    Brother Cardon received a wonderful heritage in coming into this world. When one knew his father and his mother, as I knew them, we could hardly expect anything from their children, but a life like that Brother Cardon has led. That sainted mother of his, who was an inspiration to all who knew her, and especially to we boys who associated with her, like her own children, left with Brother L. S. Cardon that same high ideal of life which was in her soul and in the home.

    I was born and practically reared In the same lot, just across the fence, and associated together with him in all the experiences of youth, I can say here today, and that truthfully, that as a boy in all games, I never have known L. S. Cardon to ever lose his patience, or have anything in his mind, but was of the highest Ideals. There never was a time, if little difficulties arose between the associates, but what the voice of L. S. Cardon would have power to calm the troubled waters. He had such a wonderful influence that he could turn things into the right; this was noticeable both in our association with other members of the family, and in the organizations of the church, our deacons quorum.

    If our first Bishop were here today - Bishop Thomas X. Smith, I am sure he would voice the same sentiments as I would. We were as a family of boys under the tuition of our worthy bishop - there never was a request made but what brother L. S. Cardon was always one of the foremost to offer his services. And from then on, into the other organizations as a teacher and as a priest, and as he grew to manhood and began to take upon him the greater responsibilities of life, amongst his associates, thru the classes, I never knew him, as I have stated before, to ever say a cross or an unkind word to anyone.

    I never knew him to exercise anything but that wonderful spirit of peace, which was with him in all the affairs of his life, and he was blessed with that heritage which came thru his parents in rich abundance. He was a peace-maker, teacher and student, with the highest ideals of life, and one of the best men I have known all my life. I have been with him under the most trying circumstances, and have been with him in the mountains, slept with him, and prayed with him, and yet I never knew him to say anything but good.

    When the call came from his Church to go into the mission field, and there bear his message of truth to the nations of the Earth, did he go? Yes. Has there ever been a call made of him when he has not made the best of the call and that freely, willingly, gladly. So I say, I never knew a man with a stronger and more forceful character to maintain the principles of Justice.

    So in conclusion, if I can just turn to a verse in the Doctrine and Covenants, I would like to read it, for I think that it sums up the life of Brother L. S. Cardon in such a way that it would be better than I can express It myself. It seems as though he has not left us, as it was only Saturday morning, as was his custom, to come up the street with his daughter to take her to school, he came into my place of business with that same smile and same good morning brought his car in Saturday evening, and there it stands.

    He had finished his mission and a measure in life, that in thinking it over, his kindness to his parents as a boy; never did his mother or father call but what he met that call with a smile; he was a worthy son.

    Never have I witnessed any more devotion than he gave to his family and to his children. No matter if a difficulty came up, he had that fine disposition to make the best of things and in all kindness and finest language that could be given, make everything go pleasant. When time would permit him to, and he made that time very often, he was at the House of the Lord when his good wife was called there to officiate in the Temple of the Lord; when he could not be there to officiate by her side, he was there to take her home when she was through.

    To me Brother L. S. Cardon has been one of the most devoted husbands and father to his family that I have ever known in my life. He has left with them a heritage that is worth more than gold. In the 84th Section of the Doctrine and Covenants, when the Lord was speaking to the Prophet and six elders, he said, "For whosoever is faithful unto the obtaining these two Priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies; They become the sons of Moses and Aaron, and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God." He magnified his calling, he officiated in all of ordinances of the Gospel, and therefore he has won the great battle of life; he has accomplished that which he came on the Earth to accomplish, and has won the prize, which is above everything in life. He has found the pearl of great price; he has left a heritage to this beautiful family of his that is more than gold.

    I pray that the same spirit which has always existed in this family - never have I witnessed such a fine spirit, - may continue on thru life with this fine family, and when they have finished their course in life may go to their father, who has earned the greatest prize that can come to any man here on earth, I pray in the name of Jesus, Amen,

A PERFECT DAY" sung by Elder Frank Baugh.

Talk, Elder A. E. Anderson:

    I am indeed grateful this afternoon for the privilege I have to say a few words over the bier of my dear friend, brother, and comrade in the work of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

    What has been said is very true; never was a man in our counsel loved more than Brother Cardon, and his dear wife. They have fit into the religious and community life of this Stake perfectly always dependable and willing; we always knew when a task was assigned to Brother Cardon, that task would be filled.

    The last two days I think I have missed Brother Cardon more than anyone I have missed in my life. At other times, when things of this nature came up, we could call on Brother Cardon and he would arrange details and take care of arrangements as well as giving comfort and consolation to those in need. Yesterday morning Brother Quinney, Brother Dunn and I met and we hardly knew what to do, we have been so used to getting counsel and help from Brother Cardon. We have other men in the counsel who have been, and are willing and glad to take their part in this great work, but Brother Cardon being senior in the counsel was given this work and he always did it faithfully and well, to those in need.

    Brother Cardon, to me, has been a great man. For a long time Brother Cardon has labored under a financial handicap I believe very few men could work under. His family has been one with him. Years ago he could have paid his debts like others have done, thru a process of law and been able to give his family the comforts and luxuries of life, which they, with him, have sacrificed. Brother Cardon had an aim in life, a name and honor, and I believe if the Lord had given him a short time more, he could have been out of debt. I had a talk with Brother Cardon a week ago, and he told me of some of these things. He and his family with him, have denied themselves the things which his neighbors and friends have had in order to uphold his name and honor. So I say, he has left his family a heritage that they can be proud of so long as they live.

    Brother Cardon never missed an obligation which devolved upon him without a good excuse. I think that is something that we can admire in a man, if he will fill his obligations, or have a good reason for not doing so. Brother Cardon missed less meetings than any one I know. I think the bishop of our ward could say that Brother Cardon was one of the most faithful attendants at meetings, and he always took an active part in the ward. After we are put on the Stake Boards we sometimes feel that we are divorced from the ward, but not so with Brother Cardon, he wanted to work, and as I recollect, he had several duties in the Ward besides his Stake duties. Brother Cardon magnified his calling. I do not know of anyone who has done better.

    The Lord has been good to him, blessing him with such a fine wife and family; I believe Brother Cardon appreciated this. His heart was for his family; he did all that was in his power for them, and they, with him, have gone thru a great many sacrifices in order to keep their family name honored and unstained.

    Our hearts go out to Sister Cardon and her family; I know the Lord will make up to them what they are missing in the passing of their father and husband , if they put their trust in Him. The Lord will come to our rescue if we do what is right.

    In our Stake we have gone thru a great many things the past few months; and yet we are glad to have had the privilege of laboring with the men that we have. I pray that the Lord will bless Sister Cardon and her family, and all who mourn with them, that they shall be comforted and shall look forward to the time when they shall meet again and know that their father and husband has been one of the worthwhile men of the world, and has done his utmost to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ among men.

    May the Lord make us equal to the sorrow and burdens which have come into our lives, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Talk, Elder H. K. Merrill:

    I trust, my brothers and sisters, that the Lord will bless me with His Spirit that I might be able to control my feelings on this occasion. I feel as his family feel, that I have lost my best friend. I labored with Brother Cardon for twenty-five years in the High Counsel. I have labored with him for five years on the Logan City School Board, and I think I knew him pretty well. I never knew him to appreciate him like I have done the last year and a half. When I have needed counsel and advice and wanted to go to someone who was interested in me, and would advise me as a father, I have gone to Brother Cardon. He has always been willing to devote his time to me, and what he has been willing to do for me, he has been willing to do for others. Brother Cardon was a busy man, he had a lot to do, and as Brother Anderson said, he was prepared to do it. There has been no one on the School Board who has been more willing to visit the schools at the call of the Superintendent or to attend meetings. I know of no man who was better prepared to go on short notice than was Brother L. S. Cardon.

    I think in my soul there is no question of a doubt as to where Brother Cardon will go, or what his reward will be. He will receive the reward that the Lord has promised to his faithful children, and I know that he has just gone for a short time to prepare a place that his family can go to him, and we, his friends, if we will live as he has lived, we will be able to meet him. When things like this happen, the thought that it brings is a realization of what life is more than anything else.

    When Brother Cranney was speaking I thought of the uncomplaining dispositions of his parents when trials beset theme and brother L. S. Cardon inherited their dispositions. I trust that the life that he led and that the example he set will not be forgotten by his associates and that God will bless his good wife and his children with the same peaceful influence that accompanied their father, that it will always be with them; that these boys of his will follow in his footsteps and do the things which they have seen him do, and they will have joy come to their souls.

    May Sister Cardon be comforted and blessed with strength that she can be both father and mother to these children, and guide and direct us aright. And may God bless us with His Spirit to guide and direct us day by day, that we may be faithful to the end, is my prayer in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Talk, Elder W. C.  Winder, President of the State Fair Board:

    I esteem this an honor, my Brothers and Sisters, to be asked to say a few words on this occasion. My acquaintance with Louis S. Cardon goes back to the time when he was appointed a director on the State Fair Board, and from the very time that he was appointed, I think that we have been very dear friends. I never knew a more lovable man in my life than Brother L. S. Cardon. He was true as steel, and I know that every act he performed on the State Fair Board he did conscientiously. He was a man that I never saw disturbed or confused. He was always able to control his feelings, and always the same. I think that the department he was supervisor over was one of the hardest departments to control on the Fair Board, but he always did it in such a pleasant and agreeable way. He could get along with the class of people he had to deal with better than anyone I knew on the State Fair Board. He was a man anyone could approach and he always had a kind word for everyone; and the longer I knew him the better I liked him. My feelings towards him were that of a brother, just as dear to me as anyone I have had any dealings with. 

    I never was so upset in my life, as when I read in Monday mornings paper of his passing away, I think possibly that working in a position as a director on the State Fair Board we can judge of the character of the man and the woman possibly better than in any other position as they are working without compensation. They are working and giving their time and energy for the benefit of the people of the State. I can say for Louis Cardon that he never shirked a duty; he was always on time, and he performed his part in a most creditable way. He gained the respect of everyone that he came in contact with. He has many friends among those associated with him on the State Fair Board, and I never heard a person speak of him, but who spoke with the utmost respect and love. I hope we will be able to get someone somewhere near the character of Brother Cardon to take his place, but that is a question, as I never knew a man just like he is.

    I do sympathize with those who have been bereft. I know he must have been a lovable man about his home because he was so even tempered. I know it was a great shock to his family, and I know it was a great shock to all who knew him.

    I pray that the spirit of the Lord may comfort his dear wife and sons and daughters, that they may ever have in mind the life and character of their husband and father, and if they will emulate him they will have peace and joy In this life, and receive a reward hereafter.

    I do not think it would be wise for me to take up any more time. We were late in coming in, we hoped to get here in time to visit the home, but an unavoidable accident prevented us from getting here.

    I pray that the Spirit, of the Lord may be with the family, that they might acknowledge the hand of the Lord in taking away Brother Cardon. I pray the blessings of the Lord upon all of us, and I do it in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Talk, Elder Melvin J. Ballard:

     A prince has fallen in the house of Israel. He was a prince indeed, and I feel highly honored to be called upon to say something at this time, but it Is hard to express the feelings of my heart in doing honor to this, one of God's honorable men. I bear witness that what has been said of him is true; from boyhood we were close companions and intimate associates; he was a business partner of mine for many years. I loved him just like I love my own brothers in the flesh, and Indeed he seemed as near and dear to me.

    Two weeks ago, when I was in Logan speaking to a group of Scout leaders, he invited me to ride as far as Ogden with him -- I had planned on going back on the train, but I decided, because of a very deep impression, to go with him; and that impression was that it might be my last opportunity to have a visit with him, as indeed it was I am grateful for that opportunity, as for many others, that I have had in my association with Brother Louis.

    He was courteous and willing to render service, and always willing to carry just a little more. Brother Louis was a willing worker who never shirked, 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. He was a friend in every sense of the word.

    When I was called from this community twenty-two years ago, to preside over the Northwestern States Mission, there were obligations that had to be taken over by someone, and it was Louis who took them over and handled them but yet he uncomplainingly fought on and on, sword in hand and met every discouragement with a smile. Some men have more than they can bare, such a man was Louis. He was always optimistic that things would come out alright, and so it has for him. Surely he is to be envied, If all of us can go through life, and still remain as sweet and good as he, none of us need to fear the future. I am also convinced that life is very precious, and a life like his, if it is taken away, is no accident. I am convinced that it makes no difference how we go, when the summons comes, we go, and I am sure that Louis had accomplished his work, because of the testimony I received two weeks ago concerning him and the probability I would not have the pleasure of another visit with him. I did not tell him that.

    This passing so suddenly is an awful shock to the loved Ones who remain, but how pleasant it is to the man who goes, especially when he has done his work, and done it so well. He has accomplished the purpose of life, he has learned the lesson for which God sent his children into the world. He has kept his second estate, and he is entitled to be a prince and when I say a prince, I mean that he will rule and reign in the House of Israel, for he has earned that title; and so has every man who has received the two priesthoods, and magnifies his calling, and is faithful in the few things, shall be made ruler over many.

    He may not have been fortunate enough to have gathered together much of this World's goods, but what he did have he secured 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 the truth. He has greater riches than most men.

    Recently I heard an Eastern man say that the older he became the more he was convinced that the man who gathered together goods of this world, was wasting his time in comparison to the man who spent the greater part of his life in preparing himself for that which he can take with him; lessons that he has learned will qualify him for service in the world to come. Knowledge of the truth of this gospel are some of the things that man can take with him, and if he has this, he is rich today.

    I am sure that he lives, and that he does not live very far away from us; and that our loved ones are near us, and belong to this sphere; yet they have difficulty in talking to us. If we could meet them, shake their hands, and counsel with them although they operate in another world, but I presume there is a good reason why we can not. There must be some law which prevents the law-abiding man and woman from talking with men in the flesh. I recognize that their law may be broken, just the same as the moral law Is broken by a person taking their own life, their spirit is rushed into the spirit world before their allotted time; so may spirits unlawfully, on their own account come to the earth; but the law-abiding spirits abide the law under which they dwell, and do not come unless there is some very good reason, and special permission given; and occasionally that permission Is given.

    I experienced a very comforting thing, that came to me last month while visiting in the Canadian Stakes of Zion. Some time ago a fine young elder had received a call to go on a mission - he wanted to go to the South American Mission, so he talked to me about it, and after conference, it was decided to let him go to South America. On the way he lost his life in the sinking of the Vesperous -- I refer to Elder Burt.

    I was distressed over his father and mother, and I tried to comfort them, for the assurance came to me was that he was still a missionary and that God needed him and was using him in a more effective way than if he had gone on his earthly mission. But his folks could not be comforted. I learned from the father, while on a trip to the Canadian Temple with some of the saints from the Northwestern States Mission, how the Lord had comforted them.

    He is a worker in the temple. After the evening session, Brother Burt had performed his part of the work, and had retired to his room to change his clothing to go home, when this big, stalwart man said, "I heard the voice of my son, I did not see him, but he was standing in this room, and he talked to me and said 'You must cease to grieve, everything is alright, and you and mother must stop grieving, because your grief distresses me, and you and mother must stop grieving, because as a witness that everything is alright, tonight you will be called upon to speak to the people, it will be out of the ordinary, but it will be a witness unto you". So, instead of going home, he followed the company until they reached the "Veil", when President Wood, was impressed to stop the company and have a testimony meeting, or call upon members of the company to speak. Several had spoken, and he had announced someone to be the last speaker, and when Brother Burt had not been called upon he felt crushed, and began to descend the stairs to go home. President Wood said, "I heard a voice say distinctly to me that I should call Brother Burt to talk, which I did, but they said in the room that he has gone home, and I said, 'send for him'." They found him near the door, and Brother Wood announced him, and not the other man, as the concluding speaker. When he returned to the room, big, strong and stalwart as he was, he broke down and told the story of his son's visit to him that night, and how it had brought peace and comfort to his distressed soul.

    So I say to every soul that in some manner God will manifest to every man and woman who patiently bear their troubles and worries, that He has not forgotten them, or forsaken them, and he will lift the clouds that death brings, and cause hope to live, and assurance that He has done all things for the best.

    So I say to my dear sister, who with my wife and I, and Louis, went on the same day into the house of the Lord, and had a double wedding; all that she was given then of promise and blessing is hers; thank God for that, and for the hope we have and the faith we have, that notwithstanding the discouragements that come, we have the assurance that death is not the end, it is the beginning; it is the one great comfort of my life. It is not important how long we live, but how well we live, ah, that is important. Think of the association which is Louis' today, with father and mother, and relatives and friends - there are many more than we see here today with us, rejoicing that another soul has won the battle and comes a conquering hero, with his honesty unsullied, and uncontaminated, and they rejoice over it; and when we have fought the good fight and endured death, which are just an idea of what Hell would be like are forever left behind. Even if it is a world just like this, and we can have father, mother and loved ones with us, it will be heaven enough for me; I ask for no more, just give me them - the joy of living forever with them and it will be heaven to me. Thank God we have the privilege to meet them and to have them, and to hold them; let us do nothing that will in any way hamper our opportunity of living together.

    May God bring to my dear sister and her children that added strength and wisdom that she may be both mother and father to her children God bless them and guide them, as I am sure he will, that they might have His guiding spirit to be with theme that they might live so that their father may be near them, and safely guide them, and perhaps he can do even more for them than he could have done here; that they might do nothing that displeases him, and then you shall be happy and make him happy.

God help us to do this, I pray, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Talk, Bishop Wm. Worley: 

    My brothers and sisters, I feel highly honored to have the opportunity to say a few words on this occasion. Little did I think last Sunday morning when L. S. Cardon came into our Sunday School that it would be the last Sunday School he would attend. He came as usual with that same pleasant smile, taught his class as usual. When he left us at 11:30, apparently in the same health as he had every day, we did not think it would be the last time we would see him alive. I do not know of anything that has come into my life that has been just as hard for me to bear, outside of losses in my own family. Louis Cardon was one of my closest and best friends. You could go to him at any time and receive good counsel, and he would always give the best he had. I could call on Brother Cardon any time of the day or night to go out into the ward, and he would always say "Yes, I will go". Everything that has been said of Brother Cardon, I can bear witness of as the truth.

    We do not want to overlook that wonderful family of Brother Cardon's -- I know they are a fine family, as I have associated with them in every walk in life. A more devoted mother and wife you could not find, such a lovely family, willing and ready to serve. There is not a family in our ward, or in any ward, that is giving the support to their Bishop that has Brother Cardon's 'family. I was talking to one of the ladies of the Ward the other day - Sister Clara Hulme, who has been a worker on the mutual Stake Board, and she said of him - "I never knew a man who was more faithful and devoted to work than Brother Cardon", and hundreds could testify to the same.

    I want to say in conclusion, may the Lord Bless Sister Cardon and her family with that spirit which emanates from him, may he bless them that they may follow the example of their father. Bless them, and bless us all that we may prove faithful to the end.

    On behalf of the family I wish to thank you for your presence here, and for every expression of kindness and sympathy you have shown. May He bless us all and help us to prove faithful to the end, I humbly pray, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

"I'LL GO WHERE YOU WANT ME TO GO", Sung by Fred Baugh

Benediction, Elder C. W. Dunn:

    Our Father, who art in Heaven, we are sorrowful today at parting with our friend and brother, the faithful servant, Louis S. Cardon, but our hearts axe filled with gratitude for the long, pleasant and profitable association we have had with him. We thank Thee for the service he has unselfishly rendered to his Church and to this community for these many years; and we praise Thy name that he had in his heart an abiding, unfaltering testimony that Jesus is the Christ, Thine only Begotten Son, and that it is His Devine plan of salvation.

    We pray that this testimony may remain with his family and with us all for all time, and that Thy sweet spirit may heal the hearts of his loved ones and assuage their grief and cheer them in their lonely hours.

    Let Thy protecting care be with us through the remaining activities of this day, that no harm or accident may befall us, we humbly pray in the name of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, Amen.

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