Sons of Utah Pioneers
Taylorsville–Bennion Chapter
History • Service • Fellowship
The days of the pioneers are not past. There are modern pioneers whose achievements are an inspiration to all of us.
In a message about the pioneers who crossed the plains over a century ago, President J. Reuben Clark spoke words that apply to pioneers in every age. In his description of “Them of the Last Wagon,” President Clark paid tribute to the rank and file — “those great souls, … in name unknown, unremembered, unhonored in the pages of history, but lovingly revered round the hearthstones of their children and their children’s children.”
In every great cause there are leaders and followers. In the wagon trains, the leaders were “out in front where the air was clear and clean and where they had unbroken vision of the blue vault of heaven.” But, as President Clark observed, “Back in the last wagon, not always could they see the brethren way out in front… Yet day after day, they of the last wagon pressed forward, worn and tired… borne up by their faith that God loved them, that the Restored Gospel was true, and that the Lord led and directed the brethren out in front.”
— President Dallin H. Oaks, “Modern Pioneers,” Oct. 1997
I am honored to serve as president of the Taylorsville–Bennion Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers during 2026, and I look forward to working with each of you.
Many of you already attend our monthly meetings, held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Sego Lily Room at Summit Vista Senior Living. We are grateful for your interest and warmly invite your continued participation. Our next meeting on January 12 will feature guest speaker Jackson Jarrard, author of a historical novel on the Utah War.
Our local SUP chapter offers a meaningful way to connect with others who cherish pioneer heritage — including those who are modern pioneers themselves. A $25 tax-exempt contribution helps support our chapter and may be made at SUP-Taylorsville.org. Contributions to our Scholarship Fund and Monument Fund are also welcome.
Together, we honor the faith, resilience, and values that continue to guide us today.
Jim Backman, 2026 SUP Chapter President
Come to know our fathers and turn our hearts to them; preserve the memory and heritage of the early pioneers of the Utah Territory and the western United States; honor present-day pioneers worldwide who exemplify these pioneer values; and teach these same values to the youth who will be tomorrow’s pioneers.
Pioneering Faith is our Future.
Second Monday of each month
Dinner at 5:30 p.m. — Summit Vista Copperview Restaurant
Chapter meeting at 6:30 p.m. — Summit Vista Sego Lily Center
Guests welcome.
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To update your contact information, please email the Chapter Secretary–Treasurer.
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Annual $25 Support Contribution
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Scholarship Fund
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Monument Fund
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Annual Support Contribution — $25. Your annual contribution helps the Sons of Utah Pioneers Taylorsville–Bennion Chapter preserve and share the faith, courage, and pioneering heritage of our forebears. Contributions are used for chapter communications, community events, youth outreach, name tags, and the upkeep of pioneer monuments and markers.
Because a small portion of your contribution helps cover member materials and event costs, approximately $20 of your $25 annual contribution is tax-deductible as permitted by law.
The Sons of Utah Pioneers Taylorsville-Bennion Chapter is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 74-2493657). Thank you for supporting our mission to honor the past and inspire future generations.
Chapter Officers
President: Jim Backman
Secretary–Treasurer: Sam Burggraaf
Email
suptaylorsbennion@gmail.com
Mailing Address
Taylorsville-Bennion Chapter
c/o Summit Vista
5990 S Signal Peak Dr CC105
Taylorsville, UT 84129
Text
8016348445
Events on this calendar come directly from the chapter’s Google Calendar (suptaylorsbennion@gmail.com).
Learn about five Taylorsville pioneer monuments cared for by our chapter, and the stories behind them.