Weber County DUP : 2025

Folks gathered on the lawn under the shady trees next to the DUP museum to hear the announcement of the 4 queens:

Mary Christine Schauer Cornelsen Mary Christine Schauer Cornelsen was born to Maurice Lyle Schauer and Neoma Florine Sanders in Palo Alto, California. Moses Martin Sanders, Mary's pioneer ancestor, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints after being a Baptist minister in Georgia, USA. Moses and his family knew members of the church and the Prophet Joseph Smith. Moses helped in building the Kirtland Temple. Moses had a horse, a beautiful black stallion of high spirit, named "Joe Duncan" -after the Governor of the State of Illinois. Moses' wife was afraid of Joe and none of the family could handle him when Moses was away. The Prophet Joseph heard about the problem Joe caused in the Sanders family and went to see Moses and talked with him about Joe. Moses listened to the Prophet and was promised that if Moses would give Joe to the Prophet, Joe would not hurt him or be a problem. Moses did give Joe to Joseph Smith and was blessed by the Prophet, so that Moses would never go without needs for his family then, or for generations to come. Mary is married to Gary Dean Cornelsen and has 2 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She has helped raise her daughter's 2 daughters and enjoys being involved with all of her grand and great grandchildren. Mary and Gary served as Bishop's Storehouse missionaries for 2 years, meeting and helping many members of the community with challenging circumstances. She provided food and other resources with a smile, and even played Mrs. Santa during the holidays! Mary has served as a Primary and youth Sunday School teacher, Relief Society secretary, ward librarian and temple worker. She has also served as a Relief Society Counselor at Avamere at Mountain Ridge Senior Living Center, and a ward preparedness leader. Sewing, hand embroidery, crocheting and crafting are some of Mary's hobbies. She also enjoys reading, gardening and shopping for antiques and clothes.

Norma Champneys Love Norma was born in Ogden, Utah to Thomas DeRay Champneys and Florence Hart Champneys. Jeffrey Dinsdale is Norma's pioneer ancestor. Jeffrey and his wife Alice Rushton joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England. Jeffrey Dinsdale crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1849 and worked in New Orleans and St. Louis to earn enough money to send for his family. His family arrived in 1849 and in 1852 the family crossed the plains to join the Saints in the Salt Lake Valley. Moving to Kaysville, then to Ogden to buy property on lower 17th Street, Jeffry grew fruit and vegetables for the Ogden community and his family. Hard work, determination and endurance brought not only fruit and vegetables on many acres of land, but a tough and determined posterity. At the age of 2 years old, Norma met an old "stranger" in bib overalls at her grandma's house. He was Mather Issac Dinsdale, age 90, Norma's great grandpa. She sat on his lap, while he sang nursery songs-a tender reminder of the one year old daughter he had lost. Norma is a graduate of Ben Lomond High School . She earned a Batchelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. A teacher for 30 years in the Ogden and Weber School Districts, Norma received Teacher of the Year and Science Teacher of the Year for Northern Utah awards. Norma was married to LeMar Love. She has 3 children with 2 still living, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Time with them is the best! Norma served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She teaches Primary and attends the Ogden Temple. Norma joined Daughters of Utah Pioneers and is a member of Camp Sage, in the Weber South Company. She served as Camp Captain and is the Museum Moments specialist on the Company Board. Volunteering is important to Norma. From PTA when her children were in school and Boy Scouts of America, on the District level, to tutoring students and serving lunch at the Ogden Senior Center, she is engaged in helping others. Gardening, creative projects, friends and DUP are things that Norma enjoys!

Joyce Julander Larsson Joyce was born to parents, Odell and Ora Julander in Ames, Iowa. Joyce is the proud great great granddaughter of Anson Perry Winsor. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints in 1842. He was a bodyguard for Joseph Smith in Nauvoo, and came west with the saints in 1845. He miraculously cured his wife of Cholera on the plains, when many were dying of the disease. Brigham Young promised Anson that if he lived the commandments, his flour bin would never be empty. He shared his flour with others, and when it looked like there wasn't enough for another day-there always was. He built and managed Pipe Spring, called Winsor Castle, in Fredonia, Arizona, which is now a national monument. Married to Gary P. Larsson, Joyce is the mother of 4 children, 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. The family gathers for Sunday dinner once a month. Joyce and Gary taught their family values and responsibility. They lived in 4 different states TOY and enjoy traveling together. Joyce joined Daughters of Utah Pioneers in 2000. She is a member of Camp Sarah Jane Taylor in the Weber North West Company. She has been the Camp Captain, Camp Outreach Leader, Camp and Company Secretary and Company President. As a valued teacher, Joyce has taught Primary, youth, Gospel Doctrine and Genealogy classes. She has also served as YW president and Stake Relief Society President. Joyce has served her community on the Beautification Committee, Float Committee and the History and Heritage Committee. She has received the Governor's Heritage Award. Joyce values being involved with wonderful friends. Her hobbies include gardening-she is a Master Gardener, reading and writing-especially poetry. Joyce is interested in space and enjoys pictures from the Webb telescope! She enjoys time spent at the family cabin in Cache County and their mountain property in Monroe.

Janet Elizabeth Piepgrass Janet Elizabeth Piepgrass was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Eugene Duerden Piepgrass and Virginia Jennie Thomson. Richard Duerden and Sarah Ann Starkey are Janet's pioneer ancestors and came to Utah in 1868 in the last covered wagon group. Richard and Sarah were from Lancashire, England and were the parents of 9 children, 3 babies who died shortly after birth. They eventually settled in Woods Cross (later Bountiful}.They owned the first store, the first telephone and the first safe, from the Duerden's store, in the area. The residents in the area had such high regard for the Duerden's, they would often store their cash in the store safe. Janet is the Duerden's great granddaughter. Her father, Eugene Duerden Piepgrass, remembered his grandparents and loved them deeply. Janet is a widow, with no children. She has 4 sisters and 1 adopted grandson and lives with 1 sister, a niece and a great-nephew. They are all remarkably close and have lots of fun adventures. Their favorite activity--going out to lunch! Janet joined Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Kent, Washington in 2007. She has served as the Camp 1st Vice Captain, Camp Historian and Company Historian. Janet is an active participant in organizations representing U.S. Military Veterans. She is a member of the Golden Spike Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion, and the Cold War Victory Foundation. She is also active in Animal Rescue.