John Pingree

Our deepest condolences to the Pingree family upon the passing of the family patriarch. The years of service both in and out of the church have blessed the lives of so many of us. Thank you for sharing him. Best regards, Drs. Terry and Jan Clemmer, SL Bonneville Stake-Yale Ward.

Fue nuestro Presidente de Misión, se esforzó por ayudarnos y siempre trato de acercarse a nosotros y de comprendernos y cubrir nuestras necesidades tanto temporales como espirituales, lo recordamos con gran cariño.

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of celebration for the wonderful life of John.

Thirty years ago my husband Tim and I started our married life in a University of Utah young married ward. John Pingree was a fine Bishop. I remember his kind and cordial visit when our first child was born. I remember a Christmas ward social held in the Pingree home with some wonderful hospitality from Carmen and Bishop Pingree. I remember a temple recommend interview that stands out from among the many I have participated in. Reading his obituary was very inspiring, such a fine example...

Gracias por todo Presidente Pingree, recuerdo el último consejo que me dio antes de ir a casa, fue el mejor consejo que he recibido, un fuerte abrazo a la familia Pingree, especialmente a la Hermana Carmen Pingree.

So sorry to learn about John's passing. We have been good friends for the past 60 years since working together as missionary companions in Argentina. John and I were given the responsibility to conduct a week-long open house for the first LDS chapel in Argentina, located in the town of Caseros. Although I was blessed with other great missionary companions, none could compete with John's energy, resourcefulness, humor and great mind. Upon returning from my mission John invited me to live at...

John was one of my best friends and the only one that I've stayed close to from the Argentine Mission (1960-63). He was a wise, steady,fun and inspirational mentor. He and Carmen were married the same year as Marilyn and me. We have loved both of them ever since and they have made us feel that it was reciprocal. Some day we hope to be where he is and to enjoy "the same sociality that [has existed] with us here"(D&C 130:2)!
Joe & Marilyn Bentley

John Pingree was a wonderful man and extraordinary mission president. The love he showed us as missionaries is something I still feel today. He was a true disciple of Christ. To sister Pingree, please accept our deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences on the passing of President Pingree. I will look forward with faith to the day I can give him "un fuerte abrazo" once again.

Love,

Ryan and Ashby Hatch