Joh Claud J.C. Haws Obituary (1918 - 2004)

Dr. J.C. Haws 1918 - 2004 BRIGHAM CITY - Dr. John Claud (J. C.) Haws, 86, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully August 3, 2004. Born May 16, 1918, in Cedar City to Claud E. and Nan Nelson Haws. Married Eva Uvene Spencer October 1, 1938 in Escalante, Utah, solemnized two weeks later in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Married sixty-six years to his loving companion Eva Haws. Survivors include his wife, Eva Haws of Brigham City; one son, John (Joy) Haws, Bear River City, UT; three daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Pollyanna) Southam, Vernal, UT; currently serving a mission in New Jersey; Mrs. Victor (Uvene) Manwaring, Buhl, ID; Mrs. John (JaNell) Riley, Sandy, UT; 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. His greatest accomplishment has been to raise a loving, devoted and spiritual family. His example, leadership, love, support and testimony to his family are rich and tremendous blessings in their lives. An active member of the LDS church all his life. Involved in many teaching and leadership positions, including Executive Secretary to three stake presidents, High Councilman in two stakes, Ordinance Worker in Ogden Temple. Served eighteen-month mission in Nauvoo, Illinois in 1983-84 with his wife. Dr. Haws received his Bachelor with honors and Master degrees from Brigham Young University, and earned his Doctorate Degree from Utah State University. Taught elementary, junior, and high school for a total of fifteen years, was a junior high school principal for six years, and a school superintendent for nineteen years, in the Uintah and Box Elder County School Districts. Dr. Haws was greatly loved by the teachers and administrators whom he served for so many years. An active leader in Cedar City, Vernal, and Brigham City communities and Utah School Superintendent and Teacher organizations. President Brigham City Rotary Club, and active member in Sons of Utah Pioneers, Lions Club, Parent Teachers and many others. J.C. loved his hometown of Escalante, Utah. He continued his lifetime personal friendships with family and friends there. He researched and published over 12 life histories of his ancestors. Also published and distributed a monthly bulletin for the past twenty years for 90 returned Nauvoo missionaries. Funeral services Monday, August 9, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brigham City 13th Ward Chapel, 25 N 300 E, Brigham City, Utah. Viewing Sunday, August 8, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Monday, August 9, 2004 from 12:00 Noon to 12:40 p.m. at the Brigham City13th Ward. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers contributions could be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 August 8, 2004 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 13th Ward Chapel 25 North 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 August 9, 2004 1:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 August 9, 2004