Vernon Roundy Interview - June 3, 2011

Vernon Roundy shares a detailed account of his family's deep roots in Boulder, Utah, tracing back to his maternal grandparents, the Blacks and Kings, who were prominent cattle ranchers. He recounts the devastating impact of the Great Depression on his family's wealth, his grandmother's resilience in the face of numerous personal tragedies, and his father's work with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and as a state road grader. Roundy also discusses his personal connection to a childhood saddle used during his newspaper delivery route by horseback, and his illustrious career as a high school basketball coach, leading teams to state championships, and later as a co-owner of a sporting goods store. The interview provides insights into the history of ranching, community life, and the enduring spirit of his family in rural Utah.