Alice DeFriez Oral History Interview

Alice Defriez, a lifelong resident of Heber City, Utah, reflects on the significant transformation of her hometown from a small, rural community in the 1980s and 90s to a rapidly growing, more urbanized area. She discusses the challenges of this growth, including increased traffic and strain on resources like water, and expresses a sense of loss for the quiet, close-knit town she knew, where historic buildings and even her childhood home have been replaced. Defriez, who works as a librarian and local historian, also shares her personal and spiritual reflections on the changes, emphasizing the importance of preserving local history and the unique character of rural Utah while acknowledging the inevitability of development.