A place for friends of the Kuna 2nd Ward to share short stories and photos of deceased ancestors, so our ward can remember, learn, and be inspired together.
Family history becomes more meaningful when we see the faith, courage, humor, work, sacrifice, and love in the lives of real people.
This page is becoming a rotating collection of ancestor stories from ward members. The real stories below are followed by a simple sample card that shows the kind of memory members can share.
Send a photo and a written story about a deceased ancestor. After review, approved stories can be added to this page.
What was this ancestor known for?
What did they build, teach, endure, or choose?
What detail made them feel real to you?
How did learning their story affect your heart?
1945 photo
James enlisted in the Navy from an orphanage, where he had lived since he was 7 years old.
I found it fascinating to learn he was a Radioman 1st Class, a relatively high-tech role for his day. I found my way into a technical civilian role as well, and more recently cybersecurity.
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I did not know this about my great grandfather until the doors were reinstalled.
Draftsman Karl Conrad Schaub designed the east doors of the Salt Lake Temple following discussions with Church President Wilford Woodruff, who encouraged an exceptional design. Family tradition attributes the craftsmanship to Danish immigrant carpenter Herman August Thorup.
The doors feature distinctive circular designs with interlocking letters believed to represent "House of the Lord."
My grandfather, Daniel Bryce Hill, was born in May 1845. Three days after his birth, his parents and family were forced to leave their home in Nauvoo.
While crossing the Mississippi River, part of the boat carrying the wagon and family, still hooked to the team, broke, causing the boat to float down the river until it ran upon a sandbar. They spent the night there and managed to get to shore the next morning.
Just one of many stories shared by members of the family.
When her family opened the old cedar trunk, they found a quilt made from worn work shirts, flour sacks, and scraps saved from dresses that had long since disappeared.
The story passed down with the quilt was simple: she saved what others might have thrown away, then turned it into warmth for the people she loved.
This is not an official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a local resource maintained by members of the Kuna 2nd Ward to support temple and family history efforts.
Stories should focus on deceased ancestors, avoid private details about living people, and use photos or text the submitter has permission to share.