The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-11
Survived by Widow.


Mr. Culmcr is survived by his widow,
residing at - street; two daughters.
Mrs. Frank T. Roberts OF this city and
Mrs D9 vld Narncs of Los Angeles, and
two sons. II. Wells Culmer and Kennett
A. Cumcr, both of this city.
While definite announcement Of the tu-
neral arrangements has not been made.
It was stated last night that the obse
quies would probably be held Thursday
afternoon at clock from the residence
of w. F. Culmer. PA First avenue
The career of IL. L. a. Culmer affords
a striking example OF ascendancy from
poverty and obscurity to fame. influence
and power In two distinct fields Of ac-
tivity, business and art. Born in Kent,
England Of parents who were oppressed
by poverty, he became n wage Garner at
the age OF 0 and secured but little school
Ing until coming to the United States
with bis parents at the age of II. lie
was a born artist, the eternal dream
lived ever in his heart. AS a youth, he
felt and was thrilled by the glory of
dawn, the splendor OF sunset the beauty
of the midnight moon. the majesty of
mighty canyons and rushing rivers.
Devoted to Art.
Struggling with tasks that would have
discouraged or sunk into letharSy of less
indorpitahle will. ne devoted every hour
that he could spare TO tho study OF art
the self taught study. for In those days
he had no money with which to procure
intruction. Even under these adverse
circumstances he made such progress that
his work attracted the attention OF local
artists among them Alfred Lambourne.
who gave him valuable assistance. In
later years he was able to study for a
brief time In New York City and also on
the Pacific coast, but the development of
his gifts and the requirement OF his fame
were virtually self f-achieved.
But the artistic call did not repress
NOR Interfere with Mr. Culmer's business
instincts and executive ability. For long
and until four years ago he WAS the fl
nancial head OF tho firm OF g. Il. Culmer
&. Bro. and to his keen Insight is. at
tributcd the success OF that institution.
He also held prominent places in numer-
Gus other business firms.
An Active Worker.
In civic life Mr., Culmer was equally
prominent, being active In the orsauiSa-
ton and work OF the Salt Lake chamber
OF commerce, the forerunner OF the Conn
mercial club and II Is recalled that in the
ealy '90s he was In charge OF special
car containing q display Of Utah's re-
sources. which was taken far east as
Chicago. He WAC at one time member
of the board OF governors of the Com
mercial club, and many of his best paint
incs hang In the clubhouse OF this or
ganization.
meeting OF the board OF governors
viii be held today at 1880 o'clock 70
adopt resolutions upon the life and work
Of the distinguished artist.
MIR. Culmer was also one Of the found
ora of the Rotary club he with Wesley
F King and Joy H Johnson being the
pIoneers In the formation OF that we'll
known organization, At the regular meet
ing OF the club held yesterday afternoon
Mr. johnson and Mr.. King spoke elo-
in praise of Mr., Culmcr's life and
work, and they. with Noble Warrum, were
oppolnted as a committee to draft reso-
l,itions OF coincidence,
Interested in Drama.
An intense interest in dramatic art and
III terature also occupied part or Mr.. Gull
mer's time and energy. and he was one OF
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