Glen Reed Longhurst, 77, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 12, 2021 after a heroic fight against severe pneumonia secondary to COVID-19. Glen-as he was known professionally, Reed-as he was known by family and friends, blessed the lives of many, near and far. With a mind and heart as towering as his stature, he built a legacy of wisdom, love, and service. Please view the full obituary at http://www.sumortuary.com/. Services are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

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Published by Post Register on May 17, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Glen Longhurst

Sponsored by Southern Utah Mortuary - Cedar City.

20 Entries

Eric Smith

September 1, 2021

In 1978 my wife of five months was baptized. Bishop Robert E. Taylor and his counselor, Reed Longhurst, attended the service. It was during a time when Reed was in Fort Collins as a Ph.D. candidate. I remember his towering frame and engulfing handshake, a gentle, welcoming man, age 34 at the time, and new to us as we merged into the gospel, the ward, and life. This great fellow has come to mind often in the years since. He was there, a witness to a baptism ordinance that paired us onto the covenant path and united us as newlyweds. Forty-three years later, September 2021, we have only now discovered Brother Longhurst is gone. May his family live on in the light of his life so well-lived.

Doug

May 28, 2021

What a fantastic human being Glen was, hope to be your neighbor up there.

Gary Whittaker

May 24, 2021

I met Glen at the family history center while serving as a Family History Consultant. He was towering in stature and his knowledge of family history. He cared about his consultants and treated us all equally. I know he missed serving this past year as we all did. I will miss him. Gary Whittaker

Des and Sara Penny

May 23, 2021

We are sad to hear of Glen’s passing. He was unfailingly kind and a huge asset in building the SUU Engineering program. Please accept our sympathy, Des and Sara Penny

Lee Nelson

May 22, 2021

Please accept our deepest condolences. We are so sad to hear of Reed’s passing. We clearly remember all the kind and wonderful things he did here in Idaho Falls and still miss him and all of you here. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you in this difficult time.

Dane H. Watkins

May 22, 2021

Dear Longhurst Family,
Both Sherry and I wish to express our sincere condolences for the loss of Glenn, he was a great man and we are grateful for his friendship and service in the community. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely, Dane & Sherry Watkins

David and Ileen Coats

May 21, 2021

So sorry to hear about the death of Elder Longhurst. We treasure our missionary memories with the Longhursts in Detroit. Elder Longhurst and Sister Longhurst were the closest in assignment to us. We identified with their struggles. And they identified with our struggles as well. We love you sister Longhurst and wish you the best.
Love to you, David and Ileen Coats

Christine Hafen

May 21, 2021

Thank you for your service at the family history center! I enjoyed serving with you there, and many souls have been blessed because of your efforts and care for others.

Kathy Howard Jenson

May 21, 2021

Jean and Family, life has a way of turning our paths into one not expected. I was sorry to hear of Reed's passing at this sad time. I have fond memories of growing up with Reed way back in elementary school. Then my parents moved away from Logan and I lost track until you both were at Utah State University. You all have made such a monumental contribution to mankind. Jean, I often think of you whenever I drive by your old family home. Best wishes now, as you move on with your lives. May you be blessed with calmness and love.

Jamie Campbell

May 21, 2021

I was sad to learn of Glen's passing. He was a great boss, here at SUU, for the short time we worked together as he retired a few months after hiring me. I am grateful to have been able to know him. He was a very kind and intelligent person!

Anne Marler

May 21, 2021

Clayton and I are so sorry to hear about Reed. Reed and Jean were terrific neighbors. In fact, we miss all the Longhursts! Such a kind, caring family starts at the top and spreads to all!
Anne and Clayton Marler

Pam Bishop

May 21, 2021

I really enjoyed the time Brother and Sister Longhurst spent on my shift at the Family History Center. It felt good to have him as our priesthood representative on that shift. I'm truly sorry that the Longhursts won't be leading our Familiy HIstory Center. So Sorry to hear of his passing.

Richard Wallace

May 20, 2021

What a wonderful man, and a life well lived. Bishop Longhurst was the bishop of my teenage years and was my bishop when I left on my mission. So kind and gentle. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

MARSHA CLARK

May 20, 2021

The Ron and Marsha Clark family have very fond memories of Reed and Jean as we were both raising young families in Moline, Illinois. We are so sorry to hear of Reed's passing and send our condolences to Jean and their family. What a blessing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is at a time such as this!

Bob Evans

May 19, 2021

I am so sorry. I both served with Reed in church callings in the Idaho Falls South Stake and worked with and for Glen at the INL. He was a mentor, inspiration and friend. He will be missed on this side be truly welcomed on the other.

David Duncan Family

May 19, 2021

Dear Jean and Family- We in the Duncan Family are all so saddened to hear of Reed's passing. He was a selfless friend who had a profound effect on each of us. His patient and loving example was there consistently through Wendy, David, and Chris's adolescent years in mutual and scouting, and he was a dedicated friend and colleague as we served in the Shamrock Park Ward and the Idaho Falls South Stake. Our prayers and thoughts are with you for comfort and peace.

Judy Morgan/Weigel

May 18, 2021

Dear Jean & Family,
So so sorry to read about Reed´s passing he was an incredible person to so many of us in so many ways. May the blessing of the plan of salvation & that Families are Forever give you some peace & comfort . Your family is very special to us. With love, thoughts& prayers Judy

Jay and Sally Hildebrandt

May 17, 2021

We are so sorry to hear about Reed's passing. He was a giant in every way. We will always remember his kind and gentle temperament and his dedication to his family and the Gospel. We are praying for your comfort and peace.

Cheryl Whitelaw

May 16, 2021

I met Reed during our college engineering days at Utah State University—who wouldn’t notice such a tall, handsome, intelligent fellow engineering student! He married Jean, a friend since second grade. After USU graduation, Reed and Jean disappeared to Idaho, where they raised a large family and he excelled in building a company. I was so excited when we could reconnect when Reed (Glen) moved to Cedar City to become a dean and lead a new technology and engineering college at Southern Utah University. Reed and Jean then went on an LDS mission to Detroit, Michigan, which was one of the most dangerous missions in the world. I have admired Reed for many years and was saddened to hear of his moving on to his next life. Best wishes and love to Jean, his family, and his many friends.

Lawrence Terrell

May 15, 2021

Glen Longhurst and Jean Longhurst came into my life when they served a mission in Detroit Michigan they invest so much time in me and pour into me so many blessings they care for me in ways that my own family didn't show me the day they went back to Utah they left me knowing that there biggest investment which was me would be able to continue and carry on I had ups and downs with their love and support they always gave me a reason to never give up and keep going they stood by me when time's where low and when times are high they showed me the true meaning of faith in our Lord and savior one of best memories will always be my 1st day at the temple when we both stood in the font as I was dunk which felt like 1000 times he was there to catch me and lift me up as he and Jean Longhurst did during the time they served I take this time to share my deepest condolences to the Longhurst family I write this with a heavy heart as me Jean and Glen was very very close I love you both and will miss Glen very much sending my love prayers from Michigan your never lost and forgotten son Lawrence Terrell

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