Zola was one of 16 children

Zola is the last living child of Martin & Ida Rasmussen

13 Children  of Martin & Ida grew to adulthood. — 13 Children of Martin & Ida grew to adulthood.

She will be celebrating her 100th Birthday Jan 2019

Her father

Martin worked from 6am -10pm every day on the family farms

Family Farm

The Rasmussen Family Farm was located on the South West corner of 4100 south 4800 west. They had 6 chicken coops (I think he told me 1,000 chickens at one point) and 20 cows. The milk was sold to the local dairy (she mentioned Winder Dairy). Their eggs were sold to The Utah Poultry house.

The family farm included a lovely fruit orchard.

They also had a dry farm at "Soneboat Rock & Coonville", where they grew wheat and other types of grain.

Martin was part of a group of farmers that had a thrasher, combine and harvester (steam engine equipment)

Her father, brothers along with J Nielson & B Wilken built the home, additions, outbuildings and the family barn.

Her Mother

Zola got a tear in her eye as she remembered her wonderful mother Ida Hayden.

Zola said she had one of the best mothers on earth. "She did everything... Always working, quilting, creating rugs and making the family home and farm run smoothly."

She also worked very hard on the family farm. Ida took good care of the family, she gave birth to 16 children, 3 of which died as infants.

Zola Married Ted

She married Ted in 1939. He was born and raised in the Bacchus area. Ted worked 46 years at Kennecott Copper, he was a railroad engineer for Bingham and Garfield Railroad and Ore Haulage.

He was a founder of the first Little League baseball team in the Hunter area

Ted died at the age of 73 in 1993

Ted and Zola's home 5427 W 3500 S. It began as a basement home and Ted "built up" as the family grew.

Zola's children are Peg, Jack & Teddy

2nd Husband

Scott Newton and Zola had been childhood friends, both growing up in the same area and attending the same schools. Scott always knew the value of hard work which became his trademark throughout his life . Scott always had such a kind & gentle heart. Zola and Scott married about 8years after his wife passed away.

Zola moved to the Newton Farm at 6400 south 6800 west-7200 west. Scott passed away in 2012

Zola

She showed me her Hands, which were beautiful. But these hands were also worn due to a lifetime of work.

Zola milked cows, fed chickens and helped her parents with the family farm. Her hands were never idol on the Rasmussen Farm.

She was RS President, Primary President and Cub Scout Leader. She helped Dr Hill promote and find investors for the new Pioneer Valley Hospital

Dr Hill, his wife and his Hunter Medical Center

Zola worked for Dr. Hill for 8 years and his Office Manager. She got a tear in her eye as she talked about how wonderful Dr. Hill was for this community and what a great loss it was when he passed away so young.

Zola attended school at Monroe, Cyprus Jr High and Cyprus High. She wanted to attend college…but it was hard to do in those days

She loves to travel. Some of her favorite locations are, Alaska, Nova Scotia, Europe, the Holy Lands, South America and New Zealand

Zola is a People Person. If you know her, please go visit her!

Bill Barton visits her often and said " I'll bet Zola would love to see any of you that knew her. She gets lonely sitting all day at the Golden Living Center in Taylorsville

We should hold an Open House Birthday Party to celebrate her 100th Birthday Jan 2019.

The Rasmussen Family Motto

#1 Be positive about situations, #2 Make yourself think positively & if you don't ...then look at the situation a bit differently until you do. #3 Treat others good and show respect to everyone #4 Work hard, give your all, in all you do.

Zola Rasmussen Harman-Newton