Hannah Sophia Sorensen Whitney

Respected Mendon Woman Dies; Service Thursday, Mendon— Hannah S. (Aunt Nan) Whitney, 82 lifelong resident of Mendon, died Sunday after a few months illness. She had been active in church functions throughout her life, having been a counselor in Relief Society many years, an choir member, visiting teacher and an instructor in the auxiliaries. Mrs. Whitney had been a friend to hundreds, and was admired by her associates for her cheerfulness and keen sense of humor. She was born in Mendon September 20th, 1874, a daughter of Isaac and Mary Jacobsen Sorensen. She married Herbert B. Whitney in Logan Temple December 14th, 1896; he died July 30th, 1944. Surviving are four sons, Theo I. and Orlynn J., Mendon; Howard B., Idaho Falls, and Norman K., Bend, Oregon; one daughter, Louise Smith, Palo Alto, California; twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, A.N. Sorensen, Mrs. Eulalia Welch and Mrs. Olive Hughes, Logan; Joseph C. and Henry C. Sorensen, and Mrs. Bertha Buist, Mendon. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, one p.m., in Mendon Ward by Bishop Rulen C. Ladle. Friends may call at her home in Mendon Wednesday evening and Thursday until time of services. Burial will be in Mendon City cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 10th, 1956, page 3.

Mrs. Whitney, Mendon— Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah S. (Aunt Nan) Whitney, 82 lifelong resident of Mendon, will be conducted Thursday, one p.m. in Mendon ward chapel by Bishop Rulen C. Ladle. Friends may call at her home in Mendon Wednesday evening and Thursday until time of services. Burial will be in Mendon cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 11th, 1956, page 3.

Impressive Rites Conducted for Aunt Nan Whitney— Impressive services were held Thursday for Hannah (Aunt Nan) Whitney, in Mendon ward chapel which was filled with loving relatives and friends who came from far and near. The beautiful floral offerings gave silent tribute to the love and esteem in which she was held. Prayer at the home was given by her brother, Henry C. Sorensen. Bishop Rulen C. Ladle conducted the rites and read a short sketch of Mrs. Whitney's life. Organ prelude and postlude were played by Mrs. Ellen Ladle. Invocation was offered by David J. Borg of Salt Lake City. Mrs. Nellie Leishman and Parley Hall sang "That Beautiful Land" and "Mother Dear," accompanied by Joan Peterson of Logan. Kay Sorensen sang "My Task" accompanied by Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen. Speakers who told of the wonderful character and disposition of Aunt Nan were Joseph A. Larsen, Oliver Taylor, a life-long neighbor, and Bishop John O. Hughes, Mrs. Charlotte B. Richards read a tribute. Reeves Bird gave the benediction. Pall bearers were Owen Sorensen, Fred Sorensen, Bryon Whitney, Boyd Porter, Eldon Sorensen and Mark Sorensen. The Relief Society was in charge of the flowers. Interment was in the Mendon Cemetery. Her brother, Professor A.N. Sorensen, dedicated the grave. ~The Herald Journal, December 17th, 1956, page 2.