December 9, 1850 – August 20, 1932

In the passing of Daniel R. Evans, age 81, who died here at his home August 20, 1932, this community parted with one of its staunchest and most respected citizens in civic and religious capacities as well as one of its oldest pioneers, he having come to Malad in the fall of 1863.

Daniel R. Evans was born at St. Joseph, Buchannan County, Missouri on the 9th day of December, 1850, the son of Edward D. and Alice Richards, deceased. The family lived in Nebraska until Daniel was thirteen years of age and then crossed the plains by ox team, arriving in Logan, Utah in October, 1868, sixty-four years ago.

On October 25, 1878 Mr. Evans was married to Ann Elizabeth Colton, daughter of Joseph and Ellen Colton. Mrs. Evans preceded her husband’s departure from this mortal life by seven months, on January 12, 1932.

Mr. Evans was the father of eight children, four of whom survive him including Mrs. Alice Peabody, Daniel K. Evans, Sarah K. Evans and Charlotte K. Evans, all of Malad. Two brothers are also surviving, David R. Evans and Edward R. Evans of Malad; three sisters, Mrs. John L. Thomas, Mrs. Alice Evans and Mrs. Verlum Dives of Malad; fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

When a young man, Mr. Evans became a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has since been a faithful and ardent worker in his church. Around the years of 1880 was president of his Elders quorum, in the year 1885 he was 2nd assistant to the superintendent of Sunday Schools here. In 1888 he was made 1st counselor to Bishop James P. Harrison of the St. John Ward in which capacity he served for 22 years. He was set apart as a high councilman of the Malad Stake in 1908 and served as stake representative of genealogical work until recent years. For many years he was a home missionary in the Malad Stake and has been a teacher in the various organizations of this stake.

Before his age forced him to retire, Mr. Evans was a prominent contractor and builder here. He also served the community as a mortician.

Very impressive services were held in the Malad First Ward Chapel on Tuesday afternoon with Bishop J.H. Dredge presiding. The abundant array of beautiful flowers which accompanied the bier as well as the words of the speakers bore glowing tribute to the departed.

The services were as follows: Prelude, Devota Mifflin; choir selection, conducted by Thelma Dredge; Invocation, T.J. Howard; Solo, Thomas Jones; Talk, Bishop James P. Harrison; Talk, Patriarch W.H. Richards; Duet, Merle and Maud Reynolds, accompanied by Lewis Jones on the violin and Margaret Crowther on the piano; Talk, Phillip W. Bott of Ogden, friend of the family; Solo, Parley Young, accompanied by the Choir; Talk, Bishop J. Peter Jenson; Remarks, Bishop Dredge; Choir Selection; Benediction, Pres. E.N. Crowther.

Thomas D. Evans, Joseph Parry, Joseph A. Jones, D.M. Daniels, D.J. Davis and W.H. Palmer, life long associates and co-workers of Mr. Evans, served as pall-bearers.

Interment was in the St. John Cemetery where Bishop John G. Evans dedicated the grave.