A Collection of Vital and other important documents in the life of Darwin Engstrom.
State Board of Health File No: 367
CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH
State of Utah
PLACE OF BIRTH
County of: Weber
City of: Huntsville
Full Name of Child: Darwin Engstrom
Sex of Child: Male Twin, Triplet or other: one Legitamate: Yes
Date of Birth: July 29, 1908
Father's Full Name: William Engstrom Residence: Huntsville Age: 40
Father's Birthplace: Grantsville, Utah Occupation: Farmer
Mother's Full Name: Emmaline Anderson Residence: Huntsville Age: 36
Mother's Birthplace: Huntsville Occupation: None
Number of children of this mother: 6 Number of children of this mother now living: 6
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR MIDWIFE
I hereby cerify that I attended the birth of this child and that it occurred on July 29th, 1908 at 11 A.m.
Signature: E. A. Wingsgard
Date: Aug. 1st, 1908
Address of Physician or Midwife: Huntsville
Date: Aug. 1st, 1908 Registrar C. C. Wingsgaard
Registrar No: 20
State of Utah
County of Salt Lake
The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original certificate on file in the Utah State Department of Health.
Date: June 30, 1967     John W Wright Director, Division of Vital statistics
THE STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF LARAMIE, ss
Darwin Engstrom TO Helen I. Manning
I, Darwin Engstrom, do solemnly swear that I am an applicant for a Marriage License; that myname in full is Darwin Engstrom; that my place of residence is Cheyenne, County of Laramie, State of Wyo; that my age is 26 years; and that the full name of my intended wife is Helen I Manning and her place of residence is Cheyenne, county of Laramie, State of Wyoming that she is of the age of 21 years; and that accorging to the laws of the State of Wyoming I know of no legal impediment to our marriage. SO HELP ME GOD!
Darwin Engstrom Applicant
I, Cord Manning, a competent witness, do hereby certify that the facts stated in the foregoing application are true and correct.
Cord Manning Witness
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 23rd day of Dec. A. D. 1934
R. A. Grace County Clerk.
Receiving No. 276176     Index No.11751
Darwin Engstrom TO Helen I. Manning
THE STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF LARAMIE, ss
Received and filed for record on the 2 day of January 1935, and recorded in Book 27 of Marriages, page 27
R. A. Grace County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds.
Ann L. Wilson Deputy.
THE STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF LARAMIE, ss
The People of the State of Wyoming to any Person Authorized to Solemnize Marriage, Greeting:
Your are herby authorized to join in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony and to celebrate within this County the Rites and ceremony of Marriage between
Mr. Darwin Engstrom of Laramie County, Wyo. and Miss Helen I. Manning of Laramie County, Wyo.
and this shall be your good and sufficient warrant, and you are required to return this License to me within three months from the celebration of such marriage with a certificate of the same appended hereto, and signed by you, under a penalty of Five Hundred Dollars.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Count, this 28th day of Dec. 1934
R. A. Grace County Clerk
By Grace Campbell Deputy.
I, Harry A. Bolle, a Baptist Minister, officiating in the County of Laramie and State of Wyoming, do hereby certify that I did, on the 28th day of December, A.D. 1934, unite in Marriage
Mr. Darwin Engstrom, of Laramie County age of 26 years and Miss Helen I. Manning of Laramie County age of 21 years
the parties named in the within License at Cheyenne, Wyoming in said County and State accoring to the rites of
Name Gene Brown, residence Cheyenne, Wyoming
Name Marian L. Carlson, residence Cheyenne, Wyoming Witnesses to the Ceremony.
given under my hand at Cheyenne, in said County and State, this 28th day of December, 1934
Harry A. Bolle
Pastor, First Baptist Church
Certificate of Death
State of California
3-90-30-008218 Local registration District and Certificate
1A Name of Decedent -- First (Given): Darwin 1C Last (family) Engstrom
2A Date of Death: July 23 1990   2B Hour: 0300     3 Sex: male
4 Race: white     6 Date of Dirth: July 29 1908   7 Age in Years: 81
8 State of Birth: UT     9 Citizen of what country: USA
10A Father: Joseph Engstrom     10B State of Birth: UT
11A Mother: Emmaline Anderson     11B State of Birth: UT
12. Military Service? X none     13. Social Security No.: 520 14 8602
14. Marital Status: Married     15. Name (maiden) of surviving spouse: Helen Manning
16A. Usual Occupation: Public Accountant     16B. Usual kind of business: Accounting
16C. Usual Employer: D Engstrom     16D. Years in occupation: 40     17. Education - years completed: 16
18A. Residence--Street and Number or Location 24882 Stem St     18B. City El Toro     18C. Zip Code: 92630
18D. County: Orange     18E. Number of years in this county 2 18F. State or Foreign Country CA
19A. Place of Death: Residence     19B If Hospital ----     19C. County: Orange
19D. Street Address: 24882 Stem St     19E. City: El Toro
20. Name, Relationship, Mailing Address and Zip Code of Informant: Helen Engstrom -- Wife, 24882 Stem St, El Toro, CA 92630
21. Death was caused by: immediate cause (A) Bronchopneumonia | 3 weeks due to (B) Congestive heart failure | 2 years
22. Was Death Reported to Coroner? Yes     Reverral Number 903957MH
23. Was biopsy performed? No     24A. Was Autopsy performed? No     24B. Was it used in determining cause of death? No
25. Other significant conditions Contributing to Death by no related to Cause Given in 21 No     26. Was Operation performed for any Condition in Item 21 or25? No
I Certify that to the best of my knowledge Death occurred at the Hour, Date and Place Stated from the causes stated.
27A. Decedent attended since July 20, 1990 Decedent last seen alive July 20, 1990
27B. Signature and Degree or Title of Certifier John T. Bridgeman MD     27C. Certifier's License Number 61387     27D. Date Signed July 21/90
27E. The attending physician's name and address: J Bridgeman MD 27301 Becedas, Mission Viejo,CA
All questions in this questions were left blank
34A. Disposion(s) tran/bu     34B. Place of final disposition: Lakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, WY
34C. Date of burial: 7-29-90     35A. Signature of Embalmer H McCormick     35B. License Number 6161
36A. Name of funeral director: McCormick Mortuary     36B. License No. 1312
37. Signature of Local registrar L. Rex Ehbrig & BHCrabtree 38. Registration date: July 24, 1990
All questions in this questions were left blank
Darwin Engstrom, 81, of El Toro, a retired public accountant, died Monday. Services at 1 p.m. thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laguna Hills. Burial in Wyoming. Arrangements by McCormick Mortuary, Laguna Hills.
Survived by his wife, Helen; daughter Linda Rehart of El Toro; and son, Donald, of Utah
No. 69
Certificate of Blessing
This Certifies that Darwin Engstrom Son of Joseph W. Engstrom and Emeline Anderson born July 29 1908, at Huntsville, Weber, Utah was blessed Sept. 6, 1908, by Elder Charles S. Wood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Signed A. P. Renstrom Bishop.       Signed Joseph Monson Clerk.
Recorded in the ???? Ward Record of Children, Book ---, No. ----
No. 27
CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION
to the Holy Priesthood
This Certifies that Darwin Engstrom was ordained a Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sept 19 1920, by Jas H Nelson who holds the office of High Priest
Signed Joseph L Petersen
Bishop
Huntsville Ward Ogden Stake
This Certificate is not valid until it has been entered in the Ward Record
Entered in the Ward Record, line No. 96
By H A Jensen Date Sept 19 1920
Ward Clerk
Name in Full Darwin Engstrom
Father's Name Jos. Wm Engstrom
Mother's Maiden Name Emmeline Anderson
| Day | Month | Year | |
| Born at Huntsville Weber Co Utah | 29 | July | 1908 |
| Baptized by Jos Felt | 6 | Aug | 1916 |
| Confirmed by Wm Engstrom | 6 | Aug | 1916 |
No. 22
CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION
to the Holy Priesthood
This Certifies that Darwin Engstrom was ordained a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 2 Sept. 1923, by Jos. L. Petersen who holds the office of High Priest
Signed Joseph L Petersen
Bishop
Huntsville Ward Ogden Stake
This Certificate is not valid until it has been entered in the Ward Record
Entered in the Ward Record, line No. 96
By H. A. Jensen Date Dec. 24, 1923
Ward Clerk
Name in Full Darwin Engstrom
Father's Name Joseph William Engstrom
Mother's Maiden Name Emmeline Anderson
| Day | Month | Year | |
| Born at Huntsville Utah | 29 | July | 1908 |
| Baptized by Joseph Felt | 6 | Aug | 1916 |
| Confirmed by Jos. Wm Engstrom | 6 | Aug | 1916 |
No. 30
CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION
to the Holy Priesthood
This Certifies that Darwin Engstrom was ordained a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 27 Dec. 1925, by Alma L. Petersen who holds the office of High Priest
Signed Joseph L Petersen
Bishop
Huntsville Ward Ogden Stake
This Certificate is not valid until it has been entered in the Ward Record
Entered in the Ward Record, line No. 96
By H. A. Jensen Date 31 Dec. 1925
Ward Clerk
Name in Full Darwin Engstrom
Father's Name Jos. William
Mother's Maiden Name Emmeline Anderson
| Day | Month | Year | |
| Born at Huntsville, Weber Co., Utah | 29 | July | 1908 |
| Baptized by Jos. Felt | 6 | Aug | 1916 |
| Confirmed by Jos. Wm Engstrom | 6 | Aug | 1916 |
Number 5323
HOLINESS TO THE LORD
Go Ye into All the World and
Preach the Gospel to Every Creature
SEVENTY'S CERTIFICATE
OF ORDINATION
This Certifies that Darwin Engstrom was ordained a Seventy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Chas. H. Hart on the 13th day of September A.D. 1931 and is therefore authorized to officiate in all the duties pertaining to said office and calling.
By the order of the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies
13th day of September A.D. 1931
Attest B. H. Roberts President
N. B. Lundwall Secretary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Heber J. Grant, President
Salt Lake City, Utah
JULY 30, 1931
Elder Darwin Engstrom
Green River, Wyoming
Dear Brother:
You have been recommended as worthy to fill a mission, and it gives us pleasure to call you to labor in the Southern States.
The date of your departure is September 17, 1931. You will be expected, however, to present yourself at the Missionary Home, 31 North State Street, Salt Lake City, Monday, September 7th, to avail yourself of a special course of training.
Please let us know your feelings with regard to this call, and have your reply endorsed by your Bishop."
Praying the Lord to guide you in this important matter.
Sincerely your Brother,
Signed H. J. Grant
No. 20432
Minister's Certificate
To All To Whom This May Be Presented
This Certifies, that the bearer, Elder Darwin Engstrom who is in full faith and fellowship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, has been duly ordained a minister of said Church, with authority to preach the Gospel and administer in all the ordinances thereof pertaining to his office and calling. And we invite all men to five heed to his teachings as a servant of God, and to assist him in his travels and labors in whatsoever things he may need.
Signed Heber J. Grant
Signed A. W. Ivins
Signed C. W. Nibley
First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah, September 16, 1931
Letter of Appointment
Southern States Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Elder Darwin Engstrom
Beloved Brother:
This is to Certify,That you are appointed to labor in Office District of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of
Elder Chas A. Callis
It is your duty to preach the Gospel, and administer the ordinances thereof which pertain to the office of an Elder, and to assist your President in discharging any duties which he may require of you for the welfare of the Cause where you are appointed to labor.
Dear Brother, keep the commandments of God, honor the covenants you have made with the Lord and your brethren, observe the counsels of those who are placed over you; live pure be humble and prayerful, resist temptation, avoid the very appearance of evil, that the Holy Spirit may accompany your administrations--thatthe power of your Priesthood and calling may increase upon you--the hearts of the people be open to receive your testimony and minister to your necessities; and you will then be instrumental in the hads of God, of turning many from the errors and follies of the world to the knowledge of the Truth.
Chas. A. Callis
Atlanta, Ga., February 24 1932
Certificate of Release
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Southern States Mission
Darwin Engstrom
This certifies that you are honorably released from service in this Mission.  Your willing response to the missionary call, your faithful and diligent labors in the ministry and your constant devotion to the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ, entitle you to the gratitude of all into whose lives you have been instrumental in bringing the light of truth to the just commendation of your brethren and to the blessing and reward which our Heavenly Father bestows upon those who serve Him with fidelity.
May the supreme joy that comes from the performance of a noble work wel done be yours and may yourfuture life be enriched by the fruits of past experiences and by enlarged activities in the cause of human redemption.
Signature       Chas. A. Callis
Mission President
November 2 1933
TEMPLE SEALING CERTIFICATE
This certifies that Darwin Engstrom of Yuma, Arizona
and Helen Isabel Manning of Yuma, Arizona, who were
legally married on December 28th 1934 at Cheyenne, Wyoming, were sealed by me as husband and wife,
according to the ordinance of God, for time and for eternity, on the 23rd day of March 1985.
in the presence of Signature: Donald E. Engstrom                       Signature: Wm Grant Bangerter
                                                          Witness                                                                   Authorized representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Signature: Joseph D. Park                       Arizona
                      Witness                                   Temple
Church logo The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
ORDINATION CERTIFICATE
This certifies that DARWIN ENGSTROM
was ordained to the office of High Priest in the Melchizedek Priesthood
in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints June 8, 1986
by Donald Emmett Engstrom whose priesthood office is High Priest
Yuma 3rd Ward           Signature   James C. Sandberg
Ward/Branch                       Clerk
Yuma Arizona Stake           Signature   Earl L. Neeley
Stake/Mission                       Stake/Mission president (District president where authorized)
Church logo The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Weber County Public
Schools
Darwin Engstrom having satisfactorilycompleted the studies prescribed for Eighth Grade Students in the State of Utah, and having given evidence of such ability and attainments as are requisite for entrance to High School, is granted this
Certificate of Promotion
B. A. Fowler Superintendent       C. F. Grow
Ogden, Utah, May 20, 1922
Ogden High School
Ogden, Utah
This certifies that Darwin Engstrom has completed with credit the course of study prescribed for graduation from the Ogden High 'School and is therefore award this Diploma
Given at Ogden in the State of Utah this twenty-seventh day of May A.D. nineteen hundred and twenty six
W Karl Hopkins Superintendent       Wade M. Johnson Chairman Board of Education
A. M. Merrill Principal       Viola M. Clancy Clerk of Board of Education
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
For the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America.
DEMIT
This certifies that Rocky Mountain Lodge of Perfection
Albert Fike Chapter of Rose Croix
Cheyenne Council of Kadosh
Wyoming Consistory
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, sitting in the Valley of Cheyenne, Orient of Wyoming and of the obedience of the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General Knights Commanders of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty-third Decgree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America has issued this Demit to our
Brother Darwin Engstrom
who received the Degrees as follows: 14º 6-23-48 18º 6-24-48 30º 6-25-48 32º 6-26-48 in Scottish Rite Bodies, and whose name, Ne Varietur, is written in the margin herof, he having paid all dues, and being in good and regular standing in Bodies indicated above.
This Demit is issued at his own request and we recommend him to the fraternal consideration of all Bretheren of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite wherever found.
Given under our hands and the seal of said Body of Bodies, this 23 day of June, 1982.
signed: Frank S. Hall
signed: Frances Pqejnjor???
signed: Lester F. Gatop???
Attest: Norman W. Anderson
signed: Dann R. Metz, 32º, Keell???
Secretary or Registrar
Certificate of Dimit
This is to certify, That Brother Darwin Engstrom whose signature appears in the margin hereof, is a Master Mason in good standing, and was until this date, a member of Acacia Lodge No. 11, A. F. & A. M. of Wyoming. Having paid all dues against him and being free of charges, he is herebby, at his own written request and by vote of the Lodge, discharged from membership therein and as a non-affiliated Master Mason is hereby recommended to the Faternity wherever he may be.
Witness our hands and the seal of aid Lodge at Cheyenne
Wyoming, this 20th day of October, A.D. 1982
signed: Lawrence B. Hastings
Master
(Seal)
Attest: Fred O Clark p.m.
Secretary.
Masonic Record
Received the E.A. Degree 1- 6- A. D. 1948, at Cheyenne, Wyoming
Received the F.C. Degree 2-25- A. D. 1948, at Cheyenne, Wyoming
Received the M.M. Degree 3-13- A. D. 1948, at Cheyenne, Wyoming
Affiliated on Dimit from --------- Lodge NO. --------, --------------
A. D.------- at ------------
Born July 29 A. D. 1908, at Huntsville, Utah
Color of hair brown Color of eyes Brown Height 5 feet 6 inches
This is to certify, that Acacia Lodge No. 11 named within, is a legally constituted Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A. M. of Wyoming.
Given under my hand and seal of said Grand Lodge this 21st day of October, A.D. 1982
(Seal)
signed: Ray A. Noah
Grand Secretary.