Hervin Bunderson

Hervin Bunderson played a large role in Brigham City, though he was born in St. Charles, ID. He graduated from the UAC (Utah Agricultural College-USU) commercial department in 1912 and shortly after took a position at Box Elder High School. He organized the commercial department and was also the Secretary of Faculty at the high school, teaching until 1916, when he accepted a position as the auditor for the Stohl Furniture Company. While at the high school, he established the “Bunderson Award” that was given to the outstanding student in the field of business. In 1922, Bunderson became the manager of the Stohl Furniture. Hervin was also mayor of Brigham City from 1926-28, served as a city councilman, was president of the Commercial Club (Chamber of Commerce), and was also chairman of the businessman’s committee.

In 1933, Hervin became Superintendent of Box Elder County School District and served until 1947. Bunderson’s children also excelled in academics with daughters Gayle and Mary being voted Outstanding Girl for BEHS in 1929 and 1932 and his only son, Dean, being elected Outstanding Boy in 1938. Dean went on to practice medicine in Brigham City for many years.

Hervin continued his education, doing postgraduate work at UC Berkeley and the University of Minnesota. While at the University of Minnesota in 1936, Bunderson received notification that he had been called and sustained as the President of the Box Elder Stake. He served for 7 years in this capacity- starting towards the end of the Great Depression and ending during World War II.

In honor of Hervin Bunderson, a local elementary school was named after him.

Hervin Bunderson while serving as Stake President. Photo from "The History of Box Elder Stake."

Hervin Bunderson while on the faculty at BEHS

Hervin Bunderson at age 80. Photo from "The History of Box Elder Stake."

The Bunderson home on 100 E.

The practice of Hervin's son, Dean Bunderson. Photo taken in 2013

Stohl Furniture, where Hervin worked for several years.

A 1950 photo that still shows the "Stohl Furniture" sign painted on the Wells Fargo building