Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.[1] The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it.
This memorial website was created in memory of, Vaughn Soffe, 91, born on May 8, 1913 and passed away on December 27, 2004. We will remember him forever.
Tributes
Leave a tributeUpon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.[1] The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it.
Leave a Tribute
Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.[1] The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it.
![Mayor Soffe 1971-1977](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/v/a/vaughn-c-soffe/p/0812999_235x235_faac14.jpg)
![Soffe Memorial at Murray Cem](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/v/a/vaughn-c-soffe/p/0812994_235x235_faac14.jpg)
![Funeral Director Vaughn](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/v/a/vaughn-c-soffe/p/0812993_235x235_160316.jpg)
Mayor Vaughn Soffe
Vaughn Carvel Soffe was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1971 to 1977.[1] During his administration, Murray established Ken Price Field and Murray Parkway Golf Course, in addition to youth baseball and basketball programs.[2] Murray also successfully defended itself from Salt Lake County challenging its re-development plans.[3]
Soffe was the owner and president of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary; a Funeral Director since 1938. He was past president of the Murray Kiwanis Club, the Murray Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Utah Funeral Directors Association. He was a member of the Cottonwood Hospital Board of Directors for many years. He was also Charter President of the Murray Jaycees, a past member of the Salt Lake County Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Board of Directors of Sentinel Security Life Insurance Co., Chairman of the Salt Lake County Fair Parade for five years, and president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns.[4]