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Yvonne Child Hiss

Yvonne Child Hiss was born August 13, 1930, in Riverdale, Utah, to Jesse Alexander and Annie Richardson Johnson Child. She married Frederick Hiss in the Salt Lake Temple, September 13, 1948. They made their home in Tooele and raised eight children. She was certified in recreational therapy and worked at Tooele Valley Nursing Home for many years. Yvonne’s passions included literature, art, theater and music. She was a talented composer; oil painter, short-story author and illustrator, poet, and playwright. She had several works featured in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) publications, including the popular Children’s Friend magazine.

Yvonne especially loved the performing arts and inspired others to develop talents. She directed various children’s singing groups through the years. A life-long LDS church member, favorite callings included Stake Speech Director and Ward Drama Director. In this capacity, she wrote and staged theatrical “Roadshow” productions, mentoring countless youth.

LDS
LDS (member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
Frederick George Hiss
1930-08-19
Riverdale, Utah
2014-06-23
Female
Author
English

1 Works by Yvonne Child Hiss

Title Role Year Genre
The Family Reunion Author 1953 Short Story
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