The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-10-11
PRES. Petersen
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scandal and never permitted 1t in
his presence. His given word was
his pledged bond. He bestowed char.
lity with smile, was gracious 70
those Of lowly station and advanced
Years, and never pushed his personal
worries on his fellows. He regarded
wealth as pleasant but never at the
sacrifice of honor, and he knew the
things that wealth could not buy.
Above all no was a gentleman, true,
TO his God and true to his friends. "
He said that never did he permit
the day to pass in his home without
calling his family together and Civ
ing thanks to God in family prayer.
land closed by saying that he had left
his family n heritage that but few
fathers leave, and prayed that they
would guard, honor and protect il
through all time.
! Elder Frank Baugh, Sr., sang "A
Poor Wayfaring Man Of Grief"
| President o. II. Bulge was the
next speaker, He said the song lust
sang was President Pedcrscn's ia
iVorite. He appreciated beyond his
feeling to express the tender sympa
tn OF so many friends. which was
evidence of the worth of his honor
ed companion. This was the most try
ing scene Of his life. He had labor
ed with many splendid men but new
er with better man than President
Petersen. He related how the spirit
had moved him TO select President
Petersen as his counsellor. his call,
ing being nothing more nor less than
inspiration, how glad he was OF the
ehoiee and bow President Petersen
had magnificd the calling showing
that he was the right man in the
right place. He was full OF integrity.
good Judgment, desire to do rood
ana always gave the benefit of the
doubt to the individual. In all OF
'neir meetings and associations he
alwaSs had the respect and love Of
all.
President Bulge said that we must
all admit that the community has
sustained great loss. He was nc
tive in church, civic and political
ire was liberal and never since the
STAKE was organized has there been
a word or deed that all three have
not agreed upon. He wanted to give
MIN credit for full one third nj
all accomplishments and took occas.
ION 70 pay a splendid tribute TO Pres
ident Quincy his first councillor
lie said when we think of his sood
works. his worth and accomplish.
ments' in our weakness we cannot
help but say 20 Lord why sbor,d
we De deprived of such n good man.
ana yet we all humbly cannot beIp
out DOW to the inevitable and say
" Lord thy will be done"
He had been associated with the
FAMILY intimately and knew them r.
De good Latter Day Saints, and know
there was good feelings and love IN
MS home. If man can fiji his niche
IN lie as President Petersen bac
done he has performed a great oc-
eompllshment, and his wife and fam
ny mad the utmost good will Of the
Presidency and spoke of the sorrow
Ut 'he meeting OF the High Counsel
ana his own personal sorrow whom
ne suddenly saw that vacant cbairm
Inc great audience shared the gr,e,
with him and waited in GREATNESS
bilenee until he could finish hs ad-
dress.
pishop James Il. Thomas of the
Eleventh Ward was the last speaker
lie had been associated with Presi-
dent Petersen for over twenty years
IN many church organizations, and
was counsellor to him as Bishop or
'he Eleventh Ward. He was Bishop
only long enough to organize the
ward but he had the love and re-
speet Of the people and was a faith |
ini servant. He would be greatly
missed In the ward. also in the conf
mnnity at large, He would be mos,
se1ousiy missed in the homo, for
while home he was always there 10
comfort and bless. He extended the !
and condolences OF the
First Presidency of the Church and
the Apostles. (
The choir sang and the benedic-
ton was pronounced by Elder An
ireaB Petersen.
A. Tho