Ruth Allen Brown and Willis McEuen
WILLIS MCEUEN was born May 20, 1920 in Solomonville, Graham, Arizona,168 and died February 27, 2005.168 He is buried in Bryce Family Cemetery, Graham County, Arizona.168
He married RUTH ALLEN BROWN on August 25, 1946 in Federated Church, Flagstaff, Coconino, Arizona,2824 daughter of FLORENCE LLEWELLA STUDLEY and WILLARD MORSE BROWN. She was born March 17, 1926 in Copper Queen Hospital, Bisbee, Cochise, Arizona,2808 and died September 6, 2020.4717
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Personal Information
- Willis McEuen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 168
Education
Willis McEuen
- graduated from Fort Thomas High School, Graham County, Arizona168
- graduated from Northern Arizona State Teachers College, Flagstaff, Coconino, Arizona in Chemistry2824, 168
- graduated from University of Missouri Dental School, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri168
Ruth A. Brown
- graduated from Bisbee High School, Arizona2824
- attended Northern Arizona State Teachers College, Flagstaff, Coconino, Arizona2824
Work History
Marriage Announcements and News
Arizona Daily Sun, August 26, 19462824
Miss Ruth Allen Brown And Willis McEuen Wed Here Sunday Afternoon
A pretty wedding in the Federated Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock united Miss Ruth Brown and Willis McEuen, with the Rev. Robert P. Price officiating at the double ring ceremony.
The church was beautifully appointed with baskets of gladioli, carnations, snapdragons and pine boughs with lighted candelabra placed at either side of the altar.
Before the exchange of vows Miss Mary Sykes sang "I Love You Truly" and "O Promise Me" with Mrs. Eldon A. Ardrey at the organ. The traditional wedding marches were used for processional and recessional.
Mrs. Milton Lee of Phoenix, was matron of honor and James J. Campbell of Inyokern, Cal., served as best man.
Ushers were William Johnson and Woodrow Rhodes, Flagstaff State College students, and friends of the couple.
For her wedding the bride appeared in a street length white eyelet embroidered dress, with lace picture hat. In lieu of a bouquet she carried a white Bible topped by a lavender orchid.
Mrs. Lee selected a two-piece jersey spring ensemble with feather hat. Her flowers were a colonial bouquet of red roses.
Mrs. Willard Brown, mother of the bride, wore a white suit with matching accessories, and peruvian lily corsage. The bride's sister, Mrs. Earl Jones, chose a yellow suit with pink rose corsage.
The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Arch McEuen was dressed in a gray suit with American beauty corsage.
Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was held at the Town House, for all members of the bridal party and immediate members of the family.
A two tiered wedding cake topped by miniature bride and bride-groom provided the center piece, flanked by low bowls of sweet peas.
Out of town guests who came here for the wedding, were the bride's mother, Mrs. Williard Brown, and her sister, Mrs. Earl Jones, both of Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lee of Phoenix, Mr. and Mrs. Arch McEuen of Coolidge, parents of the bridegroom, Mrs June Bell of Phoenix, Miss Elayne Eaton, Pasadena, Cal., and Mr. William Whipple and Miss Bridget Butler of Williams.
After the dinner the couple left for a week's honeymoon trip to the White Mountains, and then will visit in Warren, Bisbee and Coolidge, before returning to Flagstaff. They will make their home at Flagstaff State College and both continue their education.
The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard M. Brown of Warren, and a graduate of Bisbee High School. At present she is a Junior student at Flagstaff College. She is vice president of Mud Hatters, social sorority and Delta Phi Alpha, music fraternity, and member of Pi Omega Pi, national honorary society.
Mr. McEuen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch McEuen, of Collidge, served as a Lieutenant in the Infantry during the war. He served two years in the Aleutians and a year in France and Germany. Like his bride he is also a Junior student of the College, and is member of Pi Kappa Epsilon fraternity and member of the Chain Gang, men's honorary group.
Marriage Information
- Willis McEuen and Ruth Allen Brown were divorced on January 4, 2001 in St. George District, Utah.4055
Obituaries
Eastern Arizona Courier, March 6, 2005168
Willis A. McEuen
Beloved father Willis A. McEuen died peacefully of causes incident to age Feb. 27.
He left for his heavenly home very early on a Sunday morning. Willis leaves a void in the lives of his loved ones, who will miss him.
Will was born May 20, 1920, in his aunt's home in Solomonville. He was the eldest son of Archie McEuen and Agnes Ellen Bryce. His mother died when he was very young, and Willis was raised by a loving grandmother, Sarah Ann Sanders McEuen of Fort Thomas. He attended local schools and graduated from Fort Thomas High School. As part of the "greatest generation," Willis served his country in WWII and was stationed in Alaska, France and Germany. Upon his honorable discharge, he attended Arizona State Teachers College (now Northern Arizona University) in Flagstaff. He graduated with a degree in chemistry and taught high school in Jerome for a year before enrolling in dental school at the University of Missouri in Kansas City.
Will returned to Flagstaff after graduating and opened a dental office. For 34 years, he served hundreds of patients, whom he also considered friends.
Willis was a believing and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church he joined in 1954. He served in many leadership callings, including bishop of the Flagstaff Second Ward and president and patriarch of the Flagstaff Stake. In later years, Willis spent a decade in St. George, Utah, where he served as a temple worker. Wherever Willis went, he met and made good friends. His friendly smile and thoughtful manner will be dearly missed.
Willis married Ruth Allen Brown on Aug. 25, 1946.
He is survived by their eight children, Bryce (Cheryl) McEuen of Orem, Utah, Edith (Karl) Turley of Eagar, Scott (Lynette) McEuen of Bonney Lake, Wash., Debra (Mike) Porter of Placerville, Calif., James McEuen of Keaau, Hawaii, Mary (Mark) Frost of Flagstaff, Susan (Allan) Stanger of Ripon, Calif., and Allen McEuen of Santa Monica, Calif.; 33 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were March 4 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stake center in Flagstaff. A gathering for family and friends was March 3 at the Norvel Owens Mortuary. Interment was in the Bryce Family Cemetery in Pima on March 5.
Spectrum & Daily News, September 14, 20204717
Ruth Brown McEuen passed away peacefully at home on September 6 at the age of 94. She was born as Ruth Allen Brown on March 17, 1926 in Bisbee, AZ, the second child of Willard M. and Florence Studley Brown. Ruth grew up in Bisbee, graduated as salutatorian of her high school class and attended Arizona State College (now NAU) in Flagstaff, AZ before marrying Willis A. McEuen in 1946. She is survived by her eight children: Bryce (Cheryl) McEuen, Edith (Karl) Turley, Scott (Lynette) McEuen, Debra (Mike) Porter, James McEuen, Mary (Mark) Frost, Susan (Allan) Stanger, and Allen McEuen; as well as 33 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Willis, her sister "D.D." and brother Fred.
Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in various positions in the church, including ward and stake Relief Society president. After raising their family in Flagstaff, Ruth and Willis retired to St. George, UT, where she became a founding member of the Southern Utah Heritage Choir in 1994, and continued as a singer and choir librarian until 2008. Her bright smile and warm, outgoing personality will certainly be missed.
Funeral services will include a public viewing in St. George on Friday, September 18 from 6-8 pm at Pine View Mortuary, 566 N. Mall Dr. After a private family service, the public is invited to a graveside service on Saturday, September 19 at 11:30 am at St. George Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Dr.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| April 5, 19302809 | Warren, Cochise, Arizona |
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| April 23, 19402810 | District 1, Cochise, Arizona |
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