Don Whitney
Donald George Whitney, age 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home in Logandale, Nevada, surrounded by his family. He was born into a pioneer family to Stowell Edward and Isabel Frehner Whitney on July 4, 1926, in Las Vegas, Nevada. His family was living on the original Whitney Ranch (Henderson, Nevada).
When Boulder (Hoover) Dam was being constructed, Boulder Highway was built and it cut their ranch and farm in half. Because of that, they lost the farm and Don moved to Logandale when he was 10 where he has resided for the last 83 years.
Don attended and graduated from Moapa Valley High School in 1944. During this time, he met his wife, Connie Waymire Whitney. They were married December 9, 1945, in Logandale, Nevada, and have been married for 73 years. Later their marriage was solemnized in the St. George Utah LDS Temple.
They are the parents of six children: Susan (Alma) Whipple, Darrell (Sally) Whitney, Donna (Dennis) Patten, Gaye (Jack) Nelson, Bruce (Sherrie) Whitney and Judy (Jim) Tanner. They have 20 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons in law, Alma Whipple and Jim Tanner; 2 grandsons, Stetson Whipple and Carter Luke; two brothers and three sisters: Lavina Bednar, Relda Leavitt, Pearl Cheesman, Cleo “Moose” Whitney and Lloyd Whitney.
Don was a cowboy, a brick mason, worked in all aspects of construction, owned a dairy farm and was a rancher. He holds one of the last BLM grazing allotments in Clark County. He was very active in community service. Don served on the Muddy Valley Irrigation Board, Moapa Valley Water Board, other Southern Nevada water concerns and was a volunteer fireman in Moapa Valley.
Don was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions of responsibility including: bishop (13 years), stake president (9 years), regional representative (2 years), the New Mexico Albuquerque Mission president (39 months), and as a sealer in the Las Vegas Temple (24 years). In these capacities, he influenced many youth and adult lives and provided untold service to others.
Services will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Logandale LDS chapel, 3245 Moapa Valley Blvd., Logandale, Nevada. Visitations Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Moapa Valley Mortuary and again from 9 – 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will follow in the Logandale Cemetery.
Friends and family are invited to sign an online guest book at www.moapavalleymortuary.com
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11 thoughts on “OBITUARY: Donald Whitney”
An amazing man and mentor.
A no nonsense fatherly image I will never forget.
NM Albuquerque Mission 1983-84
My continued love and prayers to the whole family
Beckie Thouren
Dear Gaye, Jack, and family our prayers & sympathy for the passing of your beloved Dad. We know you will miss him. Faith in our eternal Father will comfort you. Love, Jane & Alan
RIP President Whitney. You are a great man.
Our prayers go out to you Connie and your family. May the Lord’s blessings be with you all.
When I returned home from serving a mossion, Brother Whitney was so enthusiastic about my next step in life.. I simply replied to him.. there are plenty of WWII vets that will need a wife someday in heaven.. I had no plans of getting married.. 7 months later after being home Brother Whitney sealed Kyle and I.. he couldn’t help but repeat that story.. he always wanted the best and always left me with a smile… Good Man right there.. and whenever I did sealings in the Las Vegas Temple.. his sweet wife was always right there by his side helping and serving right along with him.. ♥️ until we meet again..
He was a wonderful man and example to so many. Our deepest condolences.
He was certainly a wonderful man who touched my life for the good. I am proud to have called him a friend. I will always remember him fondly.
Served under President and Sister Whitney, for they were a great team, Albuq, New Mexico Mission 1984-1985.. Some memories If I might share. In the mission we were introduced to President Whitneys Indian Leg wrestling, most Elders got to try him out at least once, never remember anyone ever beating him. He also held the nick name which he himself endorsed as, The one thumbed Cowboy. He was a tough guy but I still remember something he once said to us as Missionaries and he was right , he said “I can get into any door to teach the Gosple” and that indeed gave us courage. He served during a time of difficulty and challenges in our mission and endured much. I hope you President and the Lord will forgive us all for the many times we fell way short. You indded are worthy of are Father in Heavens rich blessings. God bless you and your family. t.crabb@juno.com
Deepest condolences to dear Connie and family.
Mary Lynn Ashworth
Sherise, Shahn, and Rachele
Two of my favorite people in the whole world – Don and Connie! And their amazing family! Love and hugs to you all!