Taken Too Soon: The Spanish Flu’s Impact on Our Community

The Impact of the Spanish Flu in Granger and Surrounding Areas (1918–1920)

The Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918–1920 claimed millions of lives worldwide—estimated at half a million in the United States alone. This deadly influenza also deeply affected local communities like Granger, Utah, where many families lost loved ones.

Local residents who perished during the pandemic include:

  • Willard E. Bullock — A hardworking farmer and family man, died at age 31.

  • Emily Gerber

  • Grace Harman

  • Annie Harman Fisher

  • Alfred Grant

  • Mabel Petersen

  • William Bess

  • Parley Warr

  • Margaret Smith

These names represent just a fraction of the suffering endured by the community. Churches, schools, and public gatherings were closed; neighbors helped care for one another while wearing masks in public to prevent the spread. The legacy of these individuals is remembered with respect and gratitude

Willard Bullock

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Parley Warr

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