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Show Fred A. Conetah was born 19 September 1924 to Andrew Edward and Mary Wero Conetah at Fort Duchesne, Utah, on the Ute Indian Reservation. He was a member of the Uncompahgre Band. He married Rozella Myore and the couple had twelve children: Marylee, Wilford, Marianne, Byron, Francine, Bradley, Fredella, Doyle, John, Douglas, Rosanna, Amalles. His life was a busy one, and he devoted his time to his family and his people. No greater tribute can be paid a man. Fred had a keen mind, but seldom spoke of his accomplishments. He proudly served his country in the Armed Services during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and Bronze Star for meritorious achievement. He was elected twice to the Ute Tribal Business Committee, serving eight years. Projects with which he was involved include the Bottle Hollow Recreation Project, the Ute Fabricating Company, and the Ute Tribal water system. He also served in many other capacities including that of Tribal Judge, Director of Education, Coordinator of Upward Bound, Director of the Museum and Archives, and Tribal Historian. He was an associate of the National Museum and Archives and a member of the National Congress of American Indians. He was one of the editors of Stories of Our Ancestors and a contributing author of The Peoples of Utah. Mr. Conetah died 23 June 1980 and is buried near his home in Myton, Utah. iii |