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1916
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2008
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Glen Downs Obituary
Glen graduated from Utah State Agricultural College with his BS and MS degrees in dairy manufacturing and agricultural economics and marketing. He graduated from USAC with his BS degree in 1940, and in 1941 he was drafted into the United States Army. He then served in the Army Veterinary Corp until the end of WWII. His career also included field man for Sego Milk, founding manager of Cache Valley Breeding Association, seasonal USDA food inspector, and compliance officer for the Utah State Department of Agricultural until his retirement in 1981. Since his retirement he and LoRee have spent many good months at their family cabin in Star Valley, Wyoming. With the exception of the war years, Glen was a life long resident of Smithfield. He was very proud of his military service, family and heritage.
Glen raised, rode, and raced horses all of his life. He had said he wanted to own a horse until his ninetieth birthday. His last horse, Sue, stands in the pasture next to Glen's ever-present lawn chair. Family, church, hard work and horses were the corner stones of his life. He took great pride in his garden and enjoyed handing out LoRee's homemade doughnuts on Halloween. For many years Glen participated as a member and leader in the Summit Saddlers riding group. Glen was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving many years in scouting and elders' quorum leadership. Following his retirement, he and LoRee spent 14 years in the LDS Church's name extraction program. Glen was a man of quiet faith.
Glen's funeral will be held at noon Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in the Smithfield 1st Ward chapel, 175 S. 100 West. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral on Tuesday and from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 S. Main, Smithfield. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glen Downs
Amber Karren
March 23, 2008
Downs Family,
I just wanted to express my love and fond memories of Grandpa Downs. He was so loving to all the children in the neighborhood. I truly enjoyed being around he and Grandma Downs and feel lucky to have known him. What a great man.
Much Love,
Amber Bashaw Karren
March 22, 2008
Dear Cheryl and Chad,
So sorry about your father's passing. I'm in Greensboro welcoming little Willa Reier. We'll catch up with you when I get home. Ashleigh and Jess send their love, warm thoughts of new Orleans!
Love you,
John and Patt
Merleen Smith Orvin
March 19, 2008
I became acquainted w/Glen when he was a fieldman at Sego Milk and enjoyed my association w/him (I worked in the office there). He was always pleasant and a joy to work with. My sincere sympathy to all his loved ones.
Wes Godfrey
March 18, 2008
Dear Downs Family,
We are so sad to hear of Grandpa Downs passing. He was such a inspiration and fixture within our neighborhood.
I used to enjoy spending time climbing the apple trees and eating the apples in the orchard with the Downs girls while Grandpa Downs looked on. He always used to greet me with a smile and his customary "Hello Wes".
I have so many great memories of Grandpa Downs but not greater than the wave me or Erin would receive on our way to and from work or town. I will always miss that.
He was a great example of hard work and kindness. He was and always will be everyones Grandpa in the neighborhood.
I wish I could be there in person to offer our sympathy. Our deepest love and respect go out to Loree and all of the Downs family at this time.
Wes
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Jennie Chambers
March 17, 2008
Grandma Downs,
I was sorry to hear of "Grandpa's" passing. I ran into Paige Godfrey Hansen at the grocery store and we talked about Grandpa giving us sled rides behind the horses. I also remember lining up with the rest of the neighbor kids to take a short ride on one of his horses. We also loved to come over in the summer time and scrape the peas from their pods, however, I think we ate most of what we touched. I just wanted to say there are so many of us with fond memories of you and Grandpa. Thanks for being such wonderful neighbors and examples to the young ones in the neighborhood.
Love, Jennie Bashaw Chambers
Peggy Speth
March 17, 2008
Bonnie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God bless you all with peace and comfort.
Jed & Peggy Speth
Oral and Tacy Ballam
March 17, 2008
Dear LoRee and family
We extend to you ar this time our love and sympathy as you experience the sorrow of the death of Glen, and celebrate his transition to place of great joy and waiting. We express also our appreciation of many fond associsations with all of you in church, community, professional and neighborly activities, all of yor. We admire and respect you all as a family and as individuals. As do you, we love and appreciate Glen and his (and your) contributions to our lives. He is truly an example of true committment to worthwhile things, dependable, ethical, honest, and a good example of a good person. And Loree, hopefully Cliff Hendrckson and I will be called as your home teachers in our resurreced futures, for that was a choice experience for us as we shared the gospel, family, hores and work stories and enjoyed you cordial loving hospitalit. May the Lord bless you at this time of transition and sorrow as we thank you for our associations and fond memories.
Oral and Tacy Ballam
Brent Plowman
March 16, 2008
Chad,
Sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I know he was a good man and certainly a pillar in Smithfield. Hope all is well with you.
Regards, Brent Plowman
Scott Douglass
March 16, 2008
Chad and Cheryl,
We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow and wish you God's peace.
Scott and Kathleen Douglass
Burke Bodily
March 15, 2008
Chad,
May the love of family and friends and of good memories of your father be of comfort to you and all your family.
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