On the porch of the Red Brick House

Front Row: Gene, Ruth Craig, Clarice, George. Back Row: Grandma Martha, Bev, Cliss, Gwen, Garth.

Family life paused for a moment on the porch of the red brick house. Here we see a slice of the Kennington world around the time their father, George passed away.

Bev was probably still in high school, Cliss was married with two kids, Gwen and Garth were attending college, and Grandma Kennington must have wondered what the future held in store for her family.

It reminds me that the houses aren't the important part of life; the family is the lasting thing.

Pres. Kimball said: "It is important for us to cultivate in our own family a sense that we belong together eternally, that whatever changes outside our home, there are fundamental aspects of our relationship which will never change." (CR October 1974, pg. 61)

By the way, does anyone know of a picture of the whole family together before George passed away? That would be neat to see.

The Old Kennington Home... Then and Now

Photos courtesy of Clarissa Kennington Merritt (Top) and Grosjean Photography (Bottom)

A couple of views of the old red brick home on the north side of Swift Creek. The George Kennington family traded over to this acreage about 1930. They lived there until 1943. George's brother-in-law, Oz Low built the house and is shown with his children in the upper photo. The Valley's own Burger King now sits just next door to the south.

Reunion Reminder

Peach Days are coming to Brigham City and so are the Kenningtons!

Hope you're all planning on the George Kennington Reunion on the 11th.

Our family is excited to see everyone, catch up on the news and enjoy the festivities.