Vaughn Soffe
| Vaughn Soffe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 19th Mayor of Murray, Utah | |
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In office 1 January 1971 – 1 January 1977 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Dunn |
| Succeeded by | LaRell Muir |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 8, 1913 South Jordan, Utah |
| Died |
December 27, 2004 (aged 91) Murray, Utah |
| Political party | non-affiliated |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Jenkins |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Murray, Utah |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) |
Vaughn Carvel Soffe was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1971 to 1977.[1] During his administration, Murray established Ken Price Field and Murray Parkway Golf Course, in addition to youth baseball and basketball programs.[2] Murray also successfully defended itself from Salt Lake County challenging its re-development plans.[3]
Soffe was the owner and president of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary; a Funeral Director since 1938. He was past president of the Murray Kiwanis Club, the Murray Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Utah Funeral Directors Association. He was a member of the Cottonwood Hospital Board of Directors for many years. He was also Charter President of the Murray Jaycees, a past member of the Salt Lake County Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Board of Directors of Sentinel Security Life Insurance Co., Chairman of the Salt Lake County Fair Parade for five years, and president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns.[4]
Soffe was the recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award and elected to the Utah Sports Hall of Fame.[5]
References
- ↑ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- ↑ Foundation to honor 4 Utah contributors. Deseret News. January 26, 2005
- ↑ SALT LAKE COUNTY v. MURRAY CITY REDEVELOP., Utah Case Law July 27, 1979
- ↑ Ex-Murray mayor Vaughn Soffe dies. Salt Lake Tribune, December 31, 2004
- ↑ Foundation to honor 4 Utah contributors. Deseret News. January 26, 2005