Entries by Jeff Westover

Our Connection to Pioneer Past

It is Pioneer Day in Utah, an event marked much like the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks and picnics. To me it is a day I celebrate much differently now. For several months I’ve been contemplating the patriarchal blessings of our pioneer ancestors, particularly those of Edwin Westover. He had three blessings in his […]

Memories of My Mom

As we celebrate Mom’s life this week I have asked my siblings and children and Mom’s grandchildren to contribute memories of her as part of her history. So I’m trying to lead by example here and it was a pleasure, of course, to do this. There is so much more that I could have said. […]

A Mighty Work

We’re pleased to present our newest family history video, this one exploring the life of Edwin Ruthven Westover, father to William Westover, and a central figure in the latter-day expansion of the Westover family in the West. This video is narrated by Marc Westover, son of Gale, grandson of Darrell, great grandson of Arnold, great-great […]

Welcoming Noah

Some great family news to share! Today some of us were able to attend the baby blessing for Noah Arthur Meldrum, son of Maren and Ryan Meldrum. Maren is LaRee’s daughter (LaRee is daughter to Leon Westover } Arnold Westover } William Westover). Little Noah, born just this week, was blessed by his grandfather, Will […]