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Données personnelles Florence Varley 

• Elle est née le 30 septembre 1889 dans Woods Cross, Davis County, Utah, United States of America.Les sources 1, 3
• Elle est décédée le 10 mai 1957 dans Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States of America, elle avait 67 ans.Les sources 1, 3

  Myocardial Inforction

• Elle est enterrée dans Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States of America.Source 3
• Un enfant de William Varley et Harriett F Varley

Famille de Florence Varley

Elle est mariée avec Allen Parcell Duke.

Ils se sont mariés le 23 novembre 1910 à Utah, Utah, Verenigde Staten, elle avait 21 ans.Les sources 2, 4

Enfant(s):

1. Paul Varley Duke  1911-1998
2. Gordon Duke  1914-2003
3. Helen Almira Allred Deniz  1917-1983
4. Don William Duke  1919-1999
5. Baby Boy Duke  1925-1925
6. Carrol Marie Duke  1929-2006

Notes par Florence Varley

The balmy breezes of an early autumn seemed to whisper the message of the approaching harvest time in the little settlement of West Bountiful, Utah. The towering Wasatch Mountains were aglow in their gorgeous robes of Crimson and Gold. Hills and valleys a like were provided with a mantle of beauty of mother nature. Among those fortunate to have their own homes and families with them were William Varley and his loving helpmate, Harriet Parkin Varley. In their three years of wedded life, two little daughters arriving about 18 months apart, had indeed brought sunshine into the lives of this young couple. Eliza Irene, now a little toddler, thought it great to peak into the darling little red face of their baby sister, Florence, who was snugly nestled down in a soft fuuffy blanket in a small homemade cradle. September 30 1889 marked the date of her arrival at the little two roomed dwelling with its spacious pantry. Fifteen months later, and after the home-coming of a third daughter , Sarah Ellen, left their home of happy memories, moving by mule team to Salt Lake City. Here they lived in a two-roomed home owed by mother Varley's father, John Parkin. William Varley worked hard and long at a Bamburger Rock curry near the Warm Springs, to supply the necessities of life for his family. But after the arrival of their fourth daughter, Eta Fowles in 1892, Mother Varley's health failed. Seeing an ad in the paper of a forty acre farm for sale in Utah County, the father, at once, made arrangements for its possession. A room one shanty was hauled from Salt Lake City to the farm land, into which William Varley moved his family until he was able to erect a 2 room brick home. Florence, now a little miss of five, loved to run around in the wide open spaces of the farmland, even though it was mostly covered with sage brush. Four little sisters could have great fun in those days sliding down the haystacks, climbing the tall poplar trees; besides, there were the neighborhood children, especially the Holdaway family to the east, with their big swing amid the trees. Such fund sailing along through the sky and over the house tops. "It was really fun," often chuckled Sister Florence after enjoying such a ride. Especially interesting also, was Old Jim, the Indian, and his wife, Annie, who had pitched their tent and lived, during the summer months, but a short distance from the Varley farm. Florence, at first attended Sunday School with other family members in their old rock school and church house in Lindon, UT. A short time later, the Vineyard ward was organized, and the Varley Family became active members of this new ward. It was here that Florence, at the age of 6, attended school, Sunday School, and later Mutual, in the little blue school house and church house. How proud she was to have her mother chosen to be the Mutual president. Mutual was held each Thursday afternoon, because young girls must never be allowed out after dark. In 1899, the Varley home boasted a family of 6 lovely daughters. When Florence was a girl, they were all taught to work. She learned early in her life responsibility, and from it she never shirked. Day by day, while working with her father in the field, she weeded, watered and thinned beets; peeled, harrowed, and hauled alfalfa; shocked, hauled, and stacked grain. From her mother, she was taught to knit, sew, darn, wash by hand, make soap, wash and trim the old fashioned coal lamp, oh, yes, the girls found time for fun. On Saturday night, they bathed in the clear, sparkling waters of the Utah Lake. This was outstanding, for with them, they had a lovely picnic lunch which they enjoyed. Those were the horse & buggy days, but what jolly days to remember. Riding to Provo in a wagon with father and mother on a high spring seat to attend a Ringling Brothers circus was a day packed with fun with its popcorn and pink lemonade. Varley's were the proud owners of the first surrey seen in Vineyard. How Florence's heart beat with excitement when steps were put down for her to climb into the back of this notable vehicle with its fringed top. Days appeared rather gray when father Varley was called to labor as a missionary in the Northwest, January 13th, 1903. But, where there is a will there is a way, so with faith and prayers in their hearts, they were thrilled and happy to have their father represent them in the mission field. Six months after father's departure, a great blessing came to their home, with the safe arrival of the first son and brother, Lowell. Farming proved difficult and hard for mother Varley and the girls. Not yet 14, Florence's willing hands were seldom idle. After a difficult and extra dry season, the Varley family, with the help of many kind ward members, did well; together, they knelt down and thanked God for such a bounteous harvest, feeling they had been truly blessed for all sacrifices they had made. After thrashing, Florence and Sarah hitched up the team, loaded the grain and were off to American Fork to get feed gorwn for the cattle and flour for the family's winter supply. Florence helped feed and milk 23 cows, delivering it to the Consolidated Milk Plant, where it was prepared for shipment to Eureka and later to Salt Lake City. When Elder Varley was welcomed home 2 years later, he found the farm in fine condition. How he praised mother Varley and the girls for their faithful labors at home while he served in the mission field. Florence continued helping her father on the farm in every way possible, meeting the labors of each new day with a smile. Still delivering milk in a one-horse wagon, the faithful old Molly, the old gray mare, still in the harness, proved to be the school transportation wagon for the neighborhood girls and boys, as well as the milk wagon down through the years. Even Molly seemed to sense her responsibility to the public as well as to the home. How often amid snow drifts and sunshine, Florence, as dependable as the stars above, delivered the milk, then returning to the old Salt Lake railroad tracks, she would tie the lines to the seat saying, "Go home, Molly" and off she trotted, while Florence and the other girls went to school. Beulah, a 7th daughter, born November 25th, 1906. School days continued in the new, red, 4-room school house in Vineyard, UT. Florence graduating from the 8th grade in 1909. When she was 9 years old, the Varley family came in possession of Grandmother Varley's old family organ. Florence loved the organ and played it well. Not only the Varley family, but friends, spent many happy hours singing and playing this much valued possession. One summer when Rose and Emma Duke came from Wallsburg to pick berries on Provo Bench, Florence met them and they became fast friends. In August, the Duke sisters invited Florence to go home with them to attend the Duke Reunion at Heber. With the consent of her parents, she accepted the invitation. It was here she met, for the first time, her life-long companion, Allen Parcell Duke, a happy, jovial little fellow, then working in Bingham. Later, when the Duke family moved to Orem, Utah, Florence and Allen's friendship continued. At the Parcell dance hall, they light hearted and gay danced their way into each others hearts. November 24, 1910, they were married for all Time and Eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. How trim and lovely Florence looked in her neatly made, lace trimmed gown of white. Thanksgiving Eve, a reception in their honor was held at the Varley Home. The wedding march played on the old family organ seemed to echo this message of love more sweetly than ever before. "It was all so grand" Florence often remarked. Then, came 16 years of hardship and struggle. The new abodes were many and employment varied. In March of 1926, the Duke family moved to Provo, buying a home on 7th East and 3rd North which still remains the family plot. Theirs has been a happy home, full of love and contentment, despite adverse conditions that have often crept in. Although Allen had the misfortune of almost losing his vision, he still remains kind and jovial, with a smile for all of those he chances to meet from day to day. A desire to do good among her fellow men characterized the life of Florence Varley Duke. She was active as a practical nurse; for many years her love for service served as a life's recreation to her. She firmly believed that one received their reward for what they do and the effort they put forth in doing it. Often, when life's shadows darkened, Florence came out smiling with joy in her heart and faith to endure. Illness from diabetes once left her in a wheel chair for 6 months and her sight greatly impaired. But, with a firm determination, she, again, was able to do her household tasks with the kind help of her devoted husband. Florence's happiest memories were concerned with the pleasurable task of teaching the Blazer Boys in the 8th Ward Primary. Their first honeymoon was made to Arizona a few years ago; here, they visited the Mesa Temple, as well as other points of interest. The old fashioned organ of Grandmother Varley's found its way into the Duke home, after 30 years of secretly yearning for its cultured influence in her home. Florence fell heir to it, to this dear old treasure. She planned that music, which was always her heart's greatest desire; but, as time passed, the weary eyes grew dimmer, and the once nimble fingers were rigid. Years not only changed the furrowed brow of Florence, but the elegant old mirrored trimmed organ is somewhat worn itself, but well she remembered, as she daily dusted and caressed the keys, the beautiful melodies of long ago, that sounded as beautiful as a pipe organ, she used to say, and a beautiful smile would radiate on her worn face as she remembered. Early in life, Florence had, as her motto, "Always like to do what must be done; but never want anything that you know you cannot have". The above decisions have greatly influenced her life in the past. God, in his great wisdom, has entrusted 11 souls to come to this much admired and loved couple; of these, 10 have grown to maturity, developed into fine characters, trustworthy citizens, and all are happily married and in homes of their own. The great commandment "Honor thy Father and thy Mother" has been a great testimony to the children. How well they have heeded the council of their loving parents. The Duke home has been a haven of love and joy, where young people could always find the welcome sign hanging from the latch strings. Not only did Allen and Florence raise 10 children of their own, but they have raised 2 grandchildren; not only the children , but the grandchildren, love to cast their anchors into the soundless depths of love and peace found in the home of Grandpa and Grandma Duke. Following in the pathway marked out for her to trod by her pioneer ancestors, Florence lived and died among a circle of friends and loved ones; for 67 years she enjoyed life's blessings and partook of life's sorrows, then God saw fit to call her home May 10th, 1957, leaving a husband, 10 children and 22 grandchildren. Mother's day to Florence must have been wonderful; wearing a crown of jewels fashioned from the glowing sacrifices of hope, ambition, faith and love, all marked as a gift of motherhood.

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