Rocena Platt, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Walter L. Platt of Kanarraville, exchanged marriage vows Wednesday with Arnon Reeve Chidester in a ceremony performed in the L D S temple in St. George. Officiating at the wedding was Harold Snow, president of the Temple. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnon Chidester of Richfield. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds left on an extended honeymoon to the west coast. A reception in their honor is being planned on […]
MEMORIES OF ARNON A. CHIDESTER (GRANDPA) Written for his 102nd Birthday By Rocena Platt Chidester, daughter-in-law November 6, 1993 I remember when: I remember the very first time I met Reeve’s mom and dad. Reeve called and said that he was bringing “Rosa” home for them to meet. All his mother could think of was the “Big fat Rosa” on the “I love Luigi” radio program, “well” they treated me great. I also met Lois that day, as she was […]
The following personal record is found in Rocena’s Book of Remembrance: Name in full: PLATT, Rocena Father’s name: PLATT, Walter Lysle Mother’s Maiden name: CAMPBELL, Alice When born: 29 Mar 1931 Where born: Kanarraville, Iron, Utah When blessed: 3 May 1931 By whom: PLATT, John William When baptized: 3 Sep 1939 Where baptized: Cedar First and Fifth Ward House – Cedar City, Iron, Utah Baptized by: WILLIAMS, Preston P. When confirmed: 10 Sept 1939 By whom: WILLIAMS, Wells A. Married […]