Grandpa Robert and
Grandma Verda Mae Recordings, Videos and Pictures

Grandpa Robert's Vision and Testimony video - This 4 minute video is from the last pages of his written life history.  The voice was cloned based on some of his vocal recordings.

John Taylor Stories Video - A recording of Robert leading a family home evening slide show with stories of John Taylor in Church history.  Video, images and captions added. 18 minutes

Robert at Clayton's Mission Farewell Video - An annotated video the Robert's recorded talk, as further down this list.

Jedidiah Grant Story - Grandpa Robert tells the Church history story of Jedidiah Grant - 2 minutes

Robert to Elliott on his mission - a recofding of Grandpa Robert to Elliott who was on his mission in Japan - 7.5 minutes

Comical - Elliott interviews Robert about the Democrats - Grandpa Robert goes off on the Democrats! 2.5 mins

Robert to Mushashino Family - The Mushasino family was taught by Elliott in Japan while on his mission.  They joined the Church.  They later came to visit Elliott and his family in Utah.  Brother Mushasino was visually blind, and his was a doctor of acupuncture.   A fun combination!  And a wonderful family. 2 minutes

Robert tells the Joseph Smith Story in a Family Home Evening - This was recorded in the living room of the family home, during a Family Home Evening lesson.  Robert showed slides to accompany the story, and asked questions of the children during the lesson.  You can hear some of the children's voices. - 20 minutes.

Robert speaking at Clayton's Missionary Farewell Sacrament Meeting -  Recorded in the Rose Park Stake West Chapel as part of Clayton's missionary farewell.  Rather than tell stories about Clayton, Robert sets off on a Gospel sermon and testimony.  12 minutes

John Taylor Stories - Grandpa Robert tells stories about John Taylor in Church history.  Including a funny story of how the American Bible Society plotted to destroy the Church in Utah by flooding it with copies of the Bible!  18 minutes.

Ulyses S Grant Story - Grandpa Robert tells the story of U.S. President Ulysses S Grant and the Mormons in Utah. - 2 minutes.

Verda Mae speaking at Spencer's missionary farewell - Very poor audio quality on this recording.  Initally there is a man speaking, and then Grandma Verda Mae speaks.  Good luck understanding it. 😁 - 25 minutes

To Clayton on his mission - a recording to Clayton while he was on his mission to Korea - 16 minutes

 Verda Mae speaking at Clayton's missionary farewell - 3.5 minutes

Verda Mae gives her famous "Five Rules of Dating" talk - Grandma Verda Mae was a popular speaker at youth and young adult groups in the Church for many years.  She often had a dozen or more speaking engagements each year.  Her speciality was a talk called "The Five Rules of Dating".  She outlines five rules for dating to help the youth keep the Law of Chastity.   She had many compliments and comments in subsequent years from people who heard her speak and the difference it made in their lives.

Elliott speaking at Spencer's missionary farewell - Grandpa Robert passed away when Spencer was a senior in high school, and Elliott spoke at his missionary farewell. - 17 minutes

Elliott interviews Bradley - Elliott records a conversion with Bradley when Brad was a young boy - 3 minutes

Elliott interviews Spencer - Elliott records a conversation with Spencer as a young boy - 2 minutes

Elliott interviews Bradley and Spencer - more of the above - 2.5 minutes

Elliott interviews Robert about politics - 2.5 minutes

Robert to Elliott on his mission - 7.5 minutes

A Stake High Counselor to Elliott on his mission - 45 seconds

To Elliott on his mission from Stake President Ralph Steenblik - 2.5 minutes

To Elliott on his mission from Ruth Steenblik - 3.5 minutes

To Elliott on his mission from Ken Smith,  counselor in the stake presidency - 2 minutes

To Elliott on his mission from Julie Steenblik - a family friend 5.5 minutes

To Elliott on his mission from William "Bill" Jarrett  - 3.5 minutes

To Elliott on his mission from Louise Linton  - a family friend - 3 minutes

To Elliott on his mission from Seminary teacher Ken Jackson - 4 minutes

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Maribeth's missionary homecoming talk - Stories and experiences from her mission -31.5 minutes

Spencer audio letter home  - while on his mission in Florida and Georgia, Spencer sends a semi-humorous Christmas message home - 31 minutes

Elliott speaks and Spencer's missionary farewell  - 17 minutes

Spencer's missionary homecoming talk - Stories and experiences from his mission - 22 minutes

Elliott interviews Spencer  as a boy - 2 minutes

Elliott interviews Spencer and Brad - as boys - 2.5 minutes

Spencer to Clayton on Clayton's mission - Spence was in the 9th grade - 3 mins

Bradley interviewed by Elliott  - Brad as a young boy - 3 minutes

Bradley and Spencer interviewed by Elliott - 2.5 minutes

Bradley to Clayton on Clayton's mission - 2 minutes

Nancy to Clayton on his mission - Recorded in 1972 - 1 minute

Carlton to Clayton on Clayton's mission - Recorded in 1972 - 1.5 minutes

Carlton to the Mushashino Family - The Mushashino family was taught the Gospel in Japan by Elliott while on his mission.  They later visited our family in Utah.  This was a recoding back to them later on. Brother Mushashino was visually blind and was an accupunture doctor. - 1 minute