From the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Here is the most recent update on the status of the Mesquite Historical Society's effort to restore and preserve our 1880 Rock House and the Mesquite Relief Society House on Willow Street. We would not have gotten this far without the help of our community. YOU ALL made this possible with your donations to our fund raising projects and for the volunteer work on the building site. We now have a secure fence (Thanks to the City of Mesquite) and power to the buildings. We will resume the interior renovations in the fall and again we are asking the community to volunteer. Please keep an eye on our Face Book postings for the starting dates. Again, please help us restore and preserve our history for generations to come.

Terry Paul Ogden August 27, 1966 — July 7, 2024 Terry Paul Ogden passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born in Ogden, Utah on August 27, 1966 to parents Charles Paul Ogden and Carolyn Reid Ogden. He was the middle child of the family with an older brother, Wayne, and younger sister, Patricia.  Terry grew up in Ogden, Utah and had an adventurous childhood with very close friends. He attended Bonneville High School where he enjoyed wrestling and serving in Student Government.  He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1985-1987. While in Argentina he found a love for the culture, food, people, and soccer. This love of soccer would play a big role in his future. For the rest of his life, he would tell story after story about the wonderful experiences he had while in Argentina.  After his mission, he met the love of his life, Heidi Lyn Bouwhuis, on a blind date. They married December 15, 1988 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived a wonderful life together and were each other’s firm foundation while weathering the storms of life. Together, they welcomed three children into their home, Kiera, Brailee, and Keaton. In 1998, they moved to Mesquite, Nevada and found a community they loved. Terry loved supporting the youth and helping them have opportunities to grow. He served for many years as a scoutmaster, Young Men’s leader, soccer coach, and volunteering as a starter for swim meets. In Mesquite, Terry coached the girls high school soccer team and founded FC Mesquite, a soccer league for the local kids. He went on to work with Utah Youth Soccer Association and enjoyed making sure the teams in Southern Utah had the resources they needed to support their players. While work working for UYSA, he saw a need for more soccer fields to support the growing league. In order to meet that need, Terry envisioned a new soccer complex near Santa Clara, Utah that many athletes could enjoy for years to come. For the past two years he headed that passion project, Shivwits Legacy Field Complex.  Terry was known for being generous and having a heart the size of a lion. He would often stop when he saw people with car trouble on the side of the road or take food to a struggling friend or neighbor. When he interacted with others, he would try to make their day a little better by bringing cheer and laughter. Terry also had a love for music and could often be found listening to beautiful instrumental music while going about his day. More than anything, Terry enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He loved to chat, share stories, and tell jokes. Anyone who knew him well had probably heard the same jokes and stories from him multiple times. His friends and family will miss hearing those jokes and stories over and over again. He will be missed more than words can express. He is survived by his wife, Heidi; children, Kiera (Cody) Anderson, Brailee (Warren) Anderson, and Keaton (Natalie) Ogden; grandsons, Luke and Rhett Anderson, and soon to be granddaughter, Scotland Ogden; siblings, Wayne Ogden and Patricia Johnson; and many other beloved friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Carolyn Ogden. Funeral Services will be held Saturday July 13, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center, 100 N Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027. Viewing will be from 9:30 am to 10:45 am with the funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be at the Mesquite Cemetery (Hardy Way) following the service. Internment following the funeral service at Hardy Way Cemetery, Mesquite, NV 89027. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Terry Ogden Memorial Fund: https://givebutter.com/3xadH7 Family and friends are invited to sign an online memorial guestbook at www.starmortuary.com . Service Schedule Upcoming Services + − Viewing                                                      Saturday, July 13, 2024 9:30 - 10:45 am (Pacific time)                              LDS Stake Center Mesquite 100 N Arrowhead Ln, Mesquite, NV 89027 Send Flowers + − Funeral Service                                                      Saturday, July 13, 2024 11:00am - 12:00 pm (Pacific time)                              LDS Church 100 N Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027 Graveside Service                                                Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:30 - 1:30 pm (Pacific time)                              Mesquite City Cemetery - Hardy Way Cemetery 1362 Hardy Way, Mesquite, NV 89034

Sister Jordan Memmott returns home after faithfully serving her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Texas Fort Worth Mission for 18 months and will be home on July 18th. Christine and Kyle Memmott of the Vistas Ward, are her parents. Sister Jordan Memmott will speak in the Whipple Chapel, July 21st at 12 PM. The Whipple Chapel Is located in Mesquite at 121 Whipple Way. Welcome Home!

Elder Benjamin Nelson has accepted a mission call for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Benjamin will serve a mission in Naga, Philippines, speaking Tagalog. He’ll start Home MTC July 15th  and report to the Provo Missionary Training Center on July 24th.   Benjamin is the son of Robert and Cristen Nelson of the Vista Ward, East Stake.   Elder Benjamin Nelson will speak on July 14th at 12pm, in the Whipple Chapel.  The Chapel is located 121 Whipple Way in Mesquite.

Here's a pretty cool picture Jamie Spilker got of all the boys who are going out on their missions this summer from both stakes 🌎 All over the world from our little valley!

Elder Drake Ty Wakefield will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be serving in the Indonesia Jakarta mission, speaking Indonesian. On July 8th, Drake will begin Home MTC before going to the Provo Missionary Training Center July 17th. Ty and Jamie Wakefield of the Summer Crest Ward, East Stake, are Drake's parents. Elder Drake Wakefield will be speaking in the Whipple Chapel on June 30th at 10: 3 0 am . The chapel is located at 121 Whipple Way in Mesquite.

Elder Gunner McOmie answered the call to serve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His mission will be in Philippines Manila Mission,Tagalog language . Gunner will start home MTC July 1 and enters Provo Missionary Training Center July 10th. Ian and Lara McOmie of the Valley View Ward are his parents. Elder Gunner McOmie's farewell will be June 30th at 12pm in the Littlefield Building. It is located 3260 E. Old Hwy 91.

Brother John and Sister Kathryn Burrows in the Anthem Ward of the Mesquite NV West Stake have been called to serve in the Nevada Las Vegas Mission. In July, this mission will be split to form the Nevada Henderson and Nevada Las Vegas East Missions. A new mission president will begin service in July over the Nevada Las Vegas East Mission. Brother and Sister Burrows will be serving as Member and Leader Support (MLS) missionaries, with the actual assigned area to be determined in July. They will serve for 18 months. They will complete home missionary training over the next several weeks and will enter the MTC in Provo on August 19, 2024.

Elder Gavin Shawn Hughes will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has been called to the Peru, Cusco Mission, Spanish speaking and will start home MTC on July 15. Shawn and Mindy Hughes of the Old Mill Ward, are his parents. Elder Gavin Shawn Hughes will be speaking June 16th at 1:30 pm in the Whipple chapel. It is located 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite. Elder Hughes testimony I know that Jesus Christ lives and that He is my Savior and Redeemer, and I know that I can be saved through Him and His atonement. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church and that Russel M. Nelson is the true prophet of God. And I know that God loves and knows each of his children personally and blesses each of us everyday and I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen

Sister Kately Hansen accepted a call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Wichita Kansas Mission, English language. Kately will start her mission with Home MTC July 8, then to the Provo Missionary training Center on July 17. Tiffany and Keven Hansen of the Old Mill Ward are her parents. Sister Kately Hansen will speak on June 30 at 1:30 pm in the Whipple Chapel. The Chapel is located at 121 Whipple Way.

Elder Dylan Jeremy Vellinga has been called on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve Ribeirao Preto Mission, Brazil, speaking Portuguese. Elder Vellinga reports on July 29th. Jed and Lisa Vellinga of the Summer Crest Ward are Dylan's parents. Elder Dylan Jeremy Vellinga will speak on July 28 at 10:30 in the Whipple Chapel. It is located 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite.

Sister Tyra Ludvigson will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will go to the Tacoma Washington Mission, Spanish speaking. Tyra will start her mission with the Home MTC, June 17. On the 25th, flying to the Mexico City Missionary Training Center where she will be for a few weeks before going to Tacoma. Tyra’s parents are Justin and Jody Ludvigson of the Valley View Ward, East Stake. Sister Tyra Ludvigson will be speaking this Sunday, June 16 at 12 (Nevada time) in the Littlefield Chapel. The Chapel is located at 3260 E. Old Hwy 91.