Donna Irene Alger

Mom’s family left the farm in Cleveland, Utah and moved to Price, Utah and her father (Carl) began to work in the coal mines. She was no stranger to hard work, as previously stated she helped on the farm and talked of hauling hay, feeding cattle and other farm animals and doing whatever she was asked of by her parents. Particularly helping to raise her younger siblings.

Mom stayed close to her family thorough out her life particularly Verle and Glenna, who lived in Spring Glen, Utah and Helper, Utah.

Mom was introduced to Dell Judd by her father, Carl, as they were both working in the coal mine. Mom and Dad, (Dell) were married December 31, 1935 and were married for 57 years.

They lived in Rolapp, Royal, and Standardville all of which were mining camps in Carbon County Utah. Most of these camps were near Bear Canyon.

They eventually bought a home in Price, Utah where they remained. Mom and dad had 4 children Shirlee Dawn Judd Wilstead born March 5, 1937 and died December 23, 2012. Richard Dell Judd Born October 16, 1938, Dennis K Judd born December 13, 1942 and died in 2022. Jeffrey S Judd born November 30, 1949. Mom always said I was her favorite and that’s why I was born on her birthday.

Mom was always busy. She was a meticulous house keeper. Often found cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, doing laundry and especially taking care of her husband and children.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and fulfilled many callings. A few of these were Relief Society President, Primary President, MIA President.

She also enjoyed following her children’s activities. If we had a game she was there no matter where the game was played. She often had to travel alone, due to dad’s work and most often would follow the athletic bus when we played high school and college ball. Even running onto the basketball court to take the ball away from an opponent and handing it to her son. When in Little League she would travel long distances to be a part of the action. She could often be found working in the snack bar, organizing officials and most often was keeping score of games. She served as the head score keeper for many years in the Price baseball leagues.

Mom was and excellent golfer and bowler, she won many bowling tournaments, while bowling with her league team, her daughter Shirley, and single tournaments.

Mom lived a life of total devotion to her family. She was an inspiration to all and deeply loved by all those who knew her. She also made the world’s best pineapple pie!

LOVE YA MOM!!!!!

NorDell Judd

Dell was born November 10, 1914 in Orangeville, Utah to David and Hettie Robertson Judd. Dad was the 4th of 10 children, 6 boys and 4 girls. Two girls Revalora, who died at age 8 years, and Janneal, who died at 1 year of age.

Much of his youth was spent farming and herding sheep. He said many times he had difficulty in school and just wanted to work. As a result, his father had him go to the San Rafeal Desert where he lived in a sheep herders’ wagon most often providing for himself. He was a true self-made man and especially an excellent marksmen. His love of the outdoors was passed onto his children who he taught to fish, hunt and care for themselves in the outdoors. Later in life during the miners vacations we would load the family truck with all of us and an old tent, old wood burning stove and head to Ferron Reservoir where we would fish, hike and enjoy all types of outdoor life until it was time for dad to return to work.

At approximately age 14, as he told it, he and his dad told the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC’s) that he was 16 so he could enlist in the CCC’s. He earned $40.00 a month of which he sent $35.00 home and he kept $5.00. Prior to joining The CCC’s his father sold the family farm in Orangeville and moved to the river hill farm outside of Price, Utah. Prior to dad’s death he and I went back to the farm and he showed me where a lean-to was built on the side of a barn and this is where he and his brothers slept year-round. He said other than the sheep herder wagon he slept in on the San Rafeal desert the tent he slept in The CCC’s was the only real roof he had over his head to sleep. He spent much of his time in The CCC’s stringing telegraph wire and telephone wires.

Upon leaving The CCC’s he went to work in the coal mines. He talked about his first coal mine job being at a mine where he had to crawl in on his hands and knees with a bucket. He would fill the bucket crawl out empty it and crawl back in. He worked 10 to 12 hours a day for .25 cents an hour. He was also paid in “Company script” so this could only be spent at the company store.

He eventually was introduced to Donna Irene Alger by her father. They were married December 31, 1935 and were married for 57 years.

They lived in several mining camps such as Rolapp, Royal, and Standardville, Utah.

They eventual bought a home in Price, Utah where they remained. They had 4 children Shirley Dawn Judd Wilstead born March 5, 1937, died December 23, 2012. Richard Dell Judd born October 16, 1938. Dennis K Judd born December 13, 1942 and died 2022. Jeffrey S Judd born November 30, 1949.

Dad was always busy he became a Master mechanic and Master electrician while working at Horse Canyon coal mine until he retired some 40 years later. He could often be found working on someone’s car or truck. He was also head of the mine safety crew and he and his crew participated in rescuing many trapped miners.

He was also a member of The Carbon County Sheriff’s posse and eventually became Captain of the posse. He was an excellent horseman, bowler, and became and outstanding golfer. He and mom would travel around visiting many cities and playing on any golf course they could find.

Along with mom he attended many sporting events, when his work allowed, they traveled many miles watching football, basketball, and baseball games.

Above all dad was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. His dependability and honesty were beyond measure. If he told you he would do it, it would get done and done well.

LOVE YA DAD!!!!!