Laurelle Dalton Oral History Interview

In this interview, Laurelle Dalton discusses her 37 years living in Leeds, Utah, a small town north of St. George. She shares her appreciation for the area's natural beauty, particularly the red mountains, and the strong sense of community. Originally from St. George, she and her husband moved to Leeds from Lehi to enjoy the warmer weather and built their own home, where her husband worked at the St. George Temple. While they raised their children in Lehi, Laurelle enjoys frequent visits from her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She highlights the growth of Leeds, with an increasing number of retirees moving in, and emphasizes the importance of preserving the town's history, particularly the Silver Reef mining era, which she helped share as a docent at the local museum. Laurelle also discusses her long-standing involvement with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, an organization dedicated to preserving pioneer history, which she finds enriching through shared family histories and community connections.