2.02.2010
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Zemira’s work at the Cotton Missions was a very significant sector of his life and that of his family. At first it was at Springdale, Utah, 4 miles west of the entrance to Zion Canyon. At that time it was a very isolated town on the Virgin River, except for a few other small settlements nearby— Rockville (called Pocketville), Shonesburg, and Grafton (which at that time was called Adventure), colonized for the purpose of raising cotton. However, Zemira was called there in the capacity of serving in the United Order, being the presiding Priest.
His calling to care for the cotton farm near Washington, however, carried much more responsibility and had much greater success. His diligence, resourcefulness and persistence in conquering the obstacles of establishing this farm, and of successfully raising cotton are impressive. Due to illness, he died at the premature age of 49.
To the end Zemira was obedient to his inspired Church leaders, steadfast and true to his testimony and his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ — truly a man of Integrity. He is worthy of emulation, and of honor, respect and love from his numerous posterity. May we be worthy of his trust and love.
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