Glen Herbert Whitney

Funeral Services of Glen Whitney Are Held at That Place— Mendon, May 20th, (1917)— Funeral services were held for Glen Herbert Whitney on Sunday at two a.m. There was a host of relatives and friends in attendance at the services which were impressive indeed. Bishop M.D. Bird presided. Two musical numbers were furnished by the ward choir. Vocal duets were rendered by Louie and Gladys Hughes, Hazen and Alma M. Mathews of Providence. Miss Retta Walker and C.C. Watkins sang vocal solos. All on the music and singing was an inspiration and comfort indeed to those called upon to morn so great a loss. The speakers offering consoling remarks were Elders John A. Gardner, Henry C. Sorensen, Alma Mathews, Jeremiah Baker and Bishop Bird. Many good things were said of the departed. each bore testimony of the good character and clean life of Glen Whitney, he was indeed a choice son, a bright jewel in the crown of his parents, a worthy candidate for the Kingdom of Heaven. Although but seventeen years of age he had lived much longer than this in experience. He was of a quiet, peaceful disposition and would much rather yield to the whims of others than live in contention with them. He had given his parents no trouble since becoming old enough to look after himself, was absolutely dependable in whatever task he was doing because of this trait of character he had become a great help to his father on the farm which he had studied and took a great interest in. In the church he held the office of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood. His bishop reported for him a perfect record of activities in his church callings. This thrill must come at this time of trial to his parents. They were most successful in rearing a beautiful son to nearly manhood, who was an asset in his home, in his church and in his community. May his example and the splendid tribute paid to him by the speakers at his obsequies be an inspiration to many others young men to follow his example and make of their lives something worth while. Don't be a liability, be a builder. The floral offerings were so beautiful, so profuse, one must dispair of trying to describe them fittingly— to say however they were typical of his life, is enough. The opening prayer was offered by Elder Jacob F. Sorensen. Benediction by Elder Jens Jensen. Elder A.N. Sorensen dedicated the grave. Despite the rain descending, many followed the remains to their last resting place. Glen is not alone, there are many now resting in our beautiful city of the dead. Biographical— Glen Herbert Whitney was born in Mendon, October 16th, 1899. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert B. Whitney. He was educated in the district schools from which he passed successful examinations and had taken one year of High School work. Two weeks ago he was taken suddenly ill. Advice was immediately sought and upon examination of his trouble it was found to be ulcers of the stomach. He seemed to get along fairly well for ten days, when his sickness very suddenly became much worse and in a few hours he passed peacefully away without a murmur or complaint, neither of which he had made during his entire illness. His death occurred on the morning of May 18th, 1917. A number of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Whitney came from different points to attend the funeral of their son among them being Mr. and Mrs. Dunn and daughter Nadine of Brigham City, Mr. John Whitney of Rexburg, Mrs. Annie Sanders of Salt Lake, Mr. Elias Kimball and son Smith of Salt Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Eddis Watkins, Mrs. Alma Baker and Mr. C.C. Watkins, all of Brigham City, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Sweeten of Collinston, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Whitney and family of Logan, Miss Theda Whitney of Provo, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buist of Wellsville, Mrs. D.R. Hill of Salt Lake City. 

The Journal, 21st, May 1917, page 6.