LOCAL (NEW)

Utahns found wallet in a wall from 1970, looking to reunite with owner

Feb 8, 2023, 4:30 PM | Updated: Feb 10, 2023, 10:53 am

wallet...

The drivers license belonging to a veteran expired in 1979. Photo: Samantha Simone

VERNAL, Utah — After a local restoration company was called to remediate an emergency, they began tearing down walls, leading to a wallet being found in the insulation. 

What was once a house in downtown Vernal is now used as a business and was experiencing flooding damage. During repairs, company owners made the discovery.

The driver’s license, which expired in 1979, belongs to Ivan Lamont Hullinger born in 1951. 

Further, upon discovery, items within the wallet indicated the owner was a veteran. 

Consequently, the wallet ended up in the hands of Samantha and Robert Simone.

“My husband works for the state of Utah as a veterans employment counselor,” Samantha Simone explained. “[My friends who own the restoration company] … were like ‘maybe he knows the guy'”. 

Unfortunately, it did not belong to any of Robert’s clientele. 

The wallet, to Samantha, is too sentimental to let go, claiming it contains more than just a driver’s license. Specifically, a social security card, a portrait of a baby and other paper documents.

“[The wallet] definitely has a lot of personal items, it’s not just somebodies junker wallet that they lost,” said Simone. “Like this was his in-his-pocket-everyday kind of wallet.”

“We’re just hopeful that we can find the guy… for now it is just at our house in a safe place waiting.” 

Related reading

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Local (New)

A wrong-way driver crashed into a car on NB Legacy on Sunday morning. (Canva)...

Kennedy Camarena

Wrong-way driver crash results in one death

A wrong-way crash has ended with the death of one of the drivers. The wrong-way driver is suspected to have been under the influence.

2 days ago

South Jordan said their cleanup efforts have concluded, taking 25 dumpsters-full of tumbleweeds to ...

Heather Peterson

Tumbleweed cleanup in South Jordan comes to an end

South Jordan said their cleanup efforts have concluded, taking 25 dumpsters-full of tumbleweeds to the landfill.

10 days ago

DAYBREAK — Wayne O. Ursenbach, a World War II veteran, explosives researcher, man of faith, husb...

Eliza Pace

Utah veteran, survivor of Battle of the Bulge, reflects on incredible 100 years

Wayne O. Ursenbach, a World War II veteran, explosives researcher, man of faith, husband, and father will turn 100 years old on Dec. 4, 2023.

4 months ago

The area just north of the Central Pointe Trax Station, adjacent to Ballpark neighborhood. Photo cr...

Mark Jackson

Input wanted for area plan north of Central Pointe Trax Station

Salt Lake City planners are seeking input from residents on how to uses land in the Ballpark neighborhood.

5 months ago

SALT LAKE CITY -- Inmates in one housing unit at the Utah State Correctional Facility were quaranti...

Dan Bammes

Housing unit quarantined after scabies outbreak at state correctional facility

57 inmates were affected after a breakout of scabies in a housing unit at the Utah State Correctional Facility.

6 months ago

Image of traffic moving near construction zones in Utah....

ELIZA PACE

Construction to cause delays on I-215 in SLC this weekend

Those heading out this weekend may run into traffic delays due to construction on Interstate 215.

6 months ago

Sponsored Articles

Mother and cute toddler child in a little fancy wooden cottage, reading a book, drinking tea and en...

Visit Bear Lake

How to find the best winter lodging in Bear Lake, Utah

Winter lodging in Bear Lake can be more limited than in the summer, but with some careful planning you can easily book your next winter trip.

Happy family in winter clothing at the ski resort, winter time, watching at mountains in front of t...

Visit Bear Lake

Ski more for less: Affordable ski resorts near Bear Lake, Utah

Plan your perfect ski getaway in Bear Lake this winter, with pristine slopes, affordable tickets, and breathtaking scenery.

front of the Butch Cassidy museum with a man in a cowboy hat standing in the doorway...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking Back: The History of Bear Lake

The history of Bear Lake is full of fascinating stories. At over 250,000 years old, the lake has seen generations of people visit its shores.

silhouette of a family looking over a lake with a bird in the top corner flying...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

8 Fun Activities To Do in Bear Lake Without Getting in the Water

Bear Lake offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy without having to get in the water. Catch 8 of our favorite activities.

Wellsville Mountains in the spring with a pond in the foreground...

Wasatch Property Management

Advantages of Renting Over Owning a Home

Renting allows you to enjoy luxury amenities and low maintenance without the long-term commitment and responsibilities of owning a home.

Clouds over a red rock vista in Hurricane, Utah...

Wasatch Property Management

Why Southern Utah is a Retirement Paradise

Retirement in southern Utah offers plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities. Find out all that this region has to offer.

Utahns found wallet in a wall from 1970, looking to reunite with owner