Alphabetical Alumni

Whitney, Ron
PO Box 1211
Spanish Fork, Utah 84660-7211

Ron Whitney
  • Work: 801-225-4414

Class of 1957. Ron Whitney. Retiree a fixture at Maple Canyon campground - Story by Mark Johnston, The Daily Herald - August 24, 2012 PROVO — Pulling a red bandana from his pocket, Ron Whitney, 73, removes his glasses and dabs the sweat from his face, forehead and neck. Sitting at the table inside his aging camper, Whitney opens a large bottle of Powerade and sips the cold drink, enjoying a little reprieve from the summer heat outside. It’s a well-deserved morning break for Whitney, the campground host at Whiting Campground in Maple Canyon. After an early start cleaning up after the weekend rush, there is still much more to do. Anyone visiting the campground in the past three years will have no doubt spotted Whitney, maybe even stopped to chat with him or just seen the host and his dog briefly, cruising by in a golf cart, arm outstretched in a friendly wave. Upon retiring from what Whitney calls “real world work,” he quickly signed up with the recreational management company American Land & Leisure and was applying for the Whiting Campground before the company even got the contract for it. For four years he worked at other campgrounds before finally settling in the familiar surroundings east of Mapleton. “I relate to this canyon. My dad was born and raised in Mapleton so we spent a lot of time up here when I was young,” he told the Daily Herald, recalling family gatherings and camping trips in the area and hunting his first deer on the mountain above. “I’ve been coming up this canyon mostly all my life,” Whitney said. From the sound of it, a good deal of that life has been spent working hard and that doesn’t seem to be changing even in retirement. After graduating from Brigham Young High School in 1957, Whitney served in the U.S. Navy, worked on road construction, as a taxi cab driver and at the Tooele Army Depot loading ammunition, and that’s just scratching the surface. He even started his own recreation cleanup company, maintaining campsites in the Spanish Fork District. The business didn’t last long, however, as the U.S. Forest Service implemented pack-in-pack-out, and his services were no longer required. It was tough work while it lasted, 12 hours a day, six days a week, but it was work he enjoyed. “Now at my age I’m doing good getting this campground cleaned up in a week,” Whitney said, still sipping Powerade while enjoying his break, one of a number he takes to divide up his daily workload. Arriving the first of April, Whitney gets a head start cleaning up the campground before visitors begin arriving Easter weekend. For the next six months he lives at Whiting, packing up around mid-September after the last of the large group reservations have come and gone. Waking early and having a quick breakfast, Whitney is usually at work by 8 a.m., looking to get most of the difficult tasks done before the heat of day. With 25 campsites and two large group sites to take care of, there is plenty for one man to do, keeping him busy six days a week. Whether checking on reservations, doing the paperwork, painting tables, cleaning bathrooms (the “technical work,” as he calls it), digging out fire pits or enforcing the rules, Whitney takes great pride in his work and is happy to hear any compliments that come his way. He gives guests a quick rundown of the most important rules he wishes them to follow: pets on leash, generators off 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., litter-free campsite, extinguish fires with water. “And No. 5 — enjoy,” he said to new guests before pulling away on his golf cart, his dog Baby sitting next to him keeping an eye out for visiting canines. Each Tuesday Whitney gets a day off, if you can call it that. He works on his truck, gets a haircut for the dog, goes to doctor appointments, does laundry, buys groceries. The list goes on and on, making his workweek sound easy. “It’s getting harder as I get older,” Whitney said, admitting it takes him a little longer to get the work done than it did three years ago. He frequently gets help from local Boy Scout troops and other volunteers. “I’m a firm believer that if you get volunteers, use ‘em,” he said. “It takes a lot of work off my shoulders.” With or without the help, Whitney wouldn’t give it up. He enjoys the work, enjoys his trailer, enjoys the simplicity of it all. “It’s simple, it’s easy. Most expensive thing is keeping gas in this generator so I can watch my John Wayne movies,” he said, showing off a collection of DVDs including some of his favorites — “Green Berets” and “Chisum.” If he’s not enjoying a good movie, he’s working his way through a stack of used books picked up from the book exchange in Spanish Fork. “Usually by six or seven o’clock I’m plugged into a movie or reading a book,” he said. The 17-foot trailer is a bit small, and one day he hopes to upgrade if even by just a few feet. But it seems that’s a lot of money and a long way off. Still, Whitney seems comfortable in the old trailer, shaded from sun and sheltered from wind by a nice canopy of trees, a comfortable mattress to sleep on, a table to eat and work at and plenty of friendly neighbors coming and going from all over the world. The best part of living in the trailer is that come the end of the season, “Just hook onto it and,” Whitney whistled, pointing down the winding road to the valley below, “down the canyon I go.” By the time September rolls around he’s usually looking forward to leaving, but by that time he’s also signed the papers to come back the following year. While he’d initially planned on only signing up as camp host for a single season, just to say he had the experience, Whitney is working his seventh year and planning on doing the same next spring. The winter he’ll spend down in the valley, maybe in Nephi. “Home is where the trailer is now,” he said. Information from: The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah Source @2012

Whittaker, Archie C.

Whittaker, Archie C.

Archie Whittaker

BY Academy High School Commercial Class of 1902. Archie C. Whittaker. He received a diploma from the Commercial program. Source: Commercial Graduating Class Program, College Hall, Tuesday, May 27, 1902. Source 1: Commercial Graduating Class Program, College Hall, Tuesday, May 27, 1902. BYU Special Collections, UA 1008, Box 1, Folder 2, 1902 Commencement Program.

Whittaker, James C.

Whittaker, James C.
Of Circleville, Utah US

James Whittaker

Class of 1912. James C. Whittaker, of Circleville, Utah. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1912. Source: 1912 BYU Mizpah, BYH section, photos and names on pp. 1 - 62, 105.

Whittaker, Louise

Whittaker, Louise
Provo, Utah US

Louise Whittaker

Brigham Young High School Class of 1905. Louise Whittaker. She received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 2, page 95. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. Louise Whittaker, Household Economics teacher, 1898-1902.

Whittaker, Martha A.
3587 22nd Street
Boulder, Colorado 80304-1905 US

Martha & Christopher Muller
  • Work: 303-444-5224
  • Home: (303) 444-5224

Class of 1965. Martha Whittaker. Spanish Club, Pep Club, F.H.A., Honor Society, Drama Superior State, Chorus, Wildcat Yearbook Editor, Outstanding BYH Student. ~ ~ ~ ~ Married Christopher Muller. Martha A Whittaker-Mueller: Market and Client Relations, CARL [Library] Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO, 80203, 1990. ~ ~ ~ ~ Household: Martha A Mueller, Christopher B. Mueller, Henrietta W. Mueller. @2010

Whittle, Kennen
3833 Park Road
Sacramento, California 95841 US

Kennen Van Wagenen

Class of 1954. Kennen Whittle (female). Chorus, Y'ld Cat Newspaper. Married ______ Van Wagenen. --@2001

Whittle, Sonja
281 East 1620 North
Orem, Utah 84057 US

Sonja and Dennis Peterson
  • Work: 801-235-9987
  • Cell: 801-372-8943

Class of 1957. Sonja Peterson. Student Body Historian. Quill & Scroll, Pep Club, Notre Maison, Y'ld Cat Newspaper Staff Social Editor, Chorus. Born June 24, 1939. Married Dennis E. Peterson, March 28, 1957. Six children: David, Nathan, Aaron, Kristin, Jared, Adam, and ten grandchildren. Dennis received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from BYU, worked on a Ph.D. at Oregon State University, and was a professor of biological sciences. He served as a bishop, counselor in a stake presidency and stake president. I am a reading tutor, have taught seminary and served in Relief Society, Young Women and Primary. We have served three missions together, the most recent being in Sweden 2005-2006. @2006 ~ ~ ~ ~ Email sent to speterson@myldsmail.net bounced back. @2010

Whitwood, Ernest G.

Whitwood, Ernest G.
Provo, Utah US

Ernest Whitwood

BYH Classes of 1908 and 1913, and Faculty. Ernest G. Whitwood. Source: 1908 BYH Commencement Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1913. Ernest G. Whitwood. He received a BYH Music Diploma in 1913. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 3, page 423. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. Ernest G. Whitwood, Training School, 1908-1909.

Whyte, James

James Whyte

Class of 1943. James Whyte. Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, Idaho 1-2. ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? James Lee Whyte was born January 3, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were William Chapman Whyte and Elizabeth Ann Lofgreen. He married _________ Palmer. James Lee Whyte died October 22, 1980. ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? Richard James Whyte of West Jordan, Utah? ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? James Robert Whyte of Salt Lake City, Utah?

Wickes, David F.
2475 Maple Creek Lane
Sandy, Utah 84092 US

David Wickes
  • Work: (801) 576-9751

Class of 1973. David Wickes. BYU BA Business IPA 1979. BYU MBA 1981. David F. Wickes.

Wickes, Gene

Gene Wickes

Class of 1970. Gene Wickes.

Widdison, Gary

Gary Widdison

Class of 1948. Gary Widdison. Hooper High 1. BYH 2, 3. "Our Town" play 2. Thespians 3. "The Washington Years" play 3.

Widison, Gary
204 West Pipe Street
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho 83246 US

Gary Widison

Class of 1948 ~ Honorary? [Name, photo did not appear with senior class in 1948 Wildcat yearbook.] @2001

Widtsoe, John Andreas

Widtsoe, John Andreas
Salt Lake City, Utah US

John and Leah Widtsoe

Board of Trustees, 1939 to 1952. John Andreas Widtsoe was a prominent educator in the state of Utah and Elder in the Church, even before being called to serve in the Council of the Twelve. The resident of Logan, Cache County, Utah, was the son of John A. Widtsoe and Anna C. Gaatden, and was born Jan. 31, 1872, on the island of Froen, Trondhjem amt, Norway. He was baptized April 3,1884 by Elder Anthon L. Skanchy, and in 1884 he emigrated to Utah, together with his mother and younger brother. They located in Logan, Cache County. From the time he first became connected with the Church, he took an active part in its affairs, and was always a zealous worker in whatever capacity he has been called to serve. Brother Widtsoe possessed of a keen desire for knowledge, and at an early age he became a student in the Brigham Young College at Logan, from which he graduated in 1891. He then entered Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in 1894 graduated with the highest honors. During 1894-98 he gave instructions as professor of chemistry in the Agricultural College, Logan. On August 5, 1898, he was ordained to the office of a Seventy and set apart to do missionary work in connection with his studies in Europe. He entered the University of Goettingen, Germany, and after applying himself diligently to his studies he graduated from that institution, with the degrees of A. M. Ph.D. in 1899. Elder Widtsoe also made trips to Denmark, Norway, Switzerland and France in the interests of his studies while abroad. On his return to Utah, in 1900, he was made Director of the Experiment Station of the State Agricultural College, Logan. His special branch of study was chemistry, and he earned a splendid record in that field. A number of his experiments and researches attracted the attention of many scientific men at some of the leading institutions of learning. Professor Widtsoe acted as Director of the Utah Experiment Station from 1900 to 1905, director of the Department of Agriculture in the Brigham Young University at Provo from 1905 to 1907, President of the Utah Agricultural College from 1907 to 1916, and became President of the University of Utah in 1916. He organized and conducted the first farmers' institutes in the State of Utah, served as president of the International Dry Farming Congress at a session held at Lethbridge, Canada, and was chosen as an officer at various times of the Irrigation Congress. He was the senior member of the State Board of Education, was a member (and was for several years president) of the State Board of Horticulture, was a member of the Utah State Conservation Commission from the time of its organization, acted as chairman and member of the Utah Committee to Commemorate irrigation. During World War I he was a member of the Utah State Council of Defense, chairman of the Food Production Committee of Salt Lake City and of the Irrigation Committee of the Food Administration. Dr. Widtsoe contributed much to literature; thus he was the author of "Principles of Irrigation Practice," "Concordance" to the Doctrine and Covenants (published in 1906), "Joseph Smith as a Scientist" (published in 1908), "Dry Farming" (published in 1911), and "Rational Theology" (published in 1915). He wrote several manuals and popular articles on gospel subjects, besides numerous technical and popular articles on scientific subjects, upwards of forty bulletins on irrigation, dry farming, soils, etc. In a Church capacity Dr. Widtsoe acted as secretary of a Priests quorum, counselor in the presidency of an Elders quorum, Stake secretary of Elders, member of a Stake Sunday school board, president of local YMMIA, teacher, officer and superintendent of Ward Sunday schools and teacher and president of a Seventies quorum. For many years he acted as a member of the General Board of YMMIA. Dr. Widtsoe ranked as one of Utah's foremost educators, and was one of the best informed Elders in the Church on doctrine and Church organization. On June 1, 1898 Elder Widtsoe married Leah Eudora Dunford (daughter of Alma Dunford and Susa Young), who was born Feb. 24, 1874, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a granddaughter of President Brigham Young. Seven children were born to them, namely, Anna G., John Andreas, Karl Marcel, Mark Adriel, Helen, Mary and Leah Eudora. Elder Widsoe was called as President of the British Mission from 1927 to 1928. He was named one of the directors of the Genealogical Society of Utah in 1921. At the age of forty-nine, Elder Widsoe was Ordained an Apostle and set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve on March 17, 1921 by President Heber J. Grant. He served with honor and distinction in that body bringing his academic and intellectual credentials along with a great spiritual depth and theological understanding. In 1939 Elder Widtsoe compiled and wrote "Priesthood and Church Government" under the direction of the First Presidency. This work was a compilation of statements and policies concerning the operating organization of the Church and the functioning of the Priesthood therein. For over a generation it was the most authoritative work available to the public and most priesthood bearers had a copy in their homes. It is one of the all-time best sellers in the field of LDS publishing. Elder Widtsoe died November 20, 1952 at Salt Lake City, Utah. He was eighty years of age.

Widtsoe, Leah Dunford

Widtsoe, Leah Dunford
See Dunford, Leah

Leah and John Widtsoe

Leah Eudora Dunford Widtsoe -- See Leah Eudora DUNFORD.

Wiest, Doug

Doug Wiest

Class of 1971. Doug Wiest. Class Secretary.

Wigginton, Cleo [Wiggington]

Wigginton, Cleo [Wiggington]

Cleo Musser

Class of 1913. Cleo Wigginton [actually Wiggington]. Received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1913. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 7, page 372. ~ ~ ~ ~ Cleo Wiggington (female) was born on April 5, 1891 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Leo Pratt Musser on June 6, 1914, and they were later divorced.

Wight, E. L.

Wight, E. L.
Provo, Utah US

E. L. Wight

Faculty & Staff. E. L. Wight, teacher, 1940-1941. [Male.]

Wilcox, Dee C.
1252 Saint James Lane
St. George, Utah 84790-6743 US

Dee Wilcox
  • Work: (435) 673-7251

Class of 1952. Dee C. Wilcox. Football, Basketball, Baseball, Lettermen, All State Basketball, Chorus. @2007 ~ ~ ~ ~ Email sent to suelo@awlink.com bounced back. @2010

Wilde, Garn M.
4549 E Hooker Hill Road
Hayden, Idaho 83835-7712 US

Garn and Wilma Wilde
  • Cell: 208-819-0130
  • Home: 208-772-7387

Class of 1965. Garn Wilde. Football, Wrestling State 4th, Track State 3rd, Y Club Vice President, Band, Seminary 4 years. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ricks College [BYUI] 1969. BYU BS Industrial Education & Teaching Certificate 1977. BYU MS Industrial Arts Education 1977. Married Wilma. Also in household: Seth T. Wilde. @2012

Wilde, Garth Lynn

Wilde, Garth Lynn
Springville, Utah US

Garth Wilde

Class of 1968. Garth Wilde. ~ ~ ~ ~ Garth Lynn Wilde was born on January 1, 1950 in Provo, Utah. His parents were Orvin Eskel Wilde and Sylvia Verl Miner Wilde. Garth Wilde died on February 10, 1981 in Springville, Utah. Interment, Springville, Utah.

Wilde, Geral [O. Geral]

Wilde, Geral [O. Geral]
Provo, Utah US

Geral - Ros.-LouAnn Wilde

Class of 1952. Geral Wilde. Thespians President, Chorus, Y'ld Cat Newspaper Sports Editor. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: O. Geral Wilde, 1933 ~ 2012. O. Geral Wilde passed away on May 30, 2012 in his home from a recently diagnosed disease. Geral was born on August 11, 1933 in Fairview, Utah, a true "Son of Utah Pioneers". His parents, Orvin and Verl Wilde, moved to Provo where he attended BY Elementary, BY Junior High, BY High [BYH Class of 1952], and BYU where he completed an MA in Education. Geral has always been fond of his Sanpete roots and visited friends and family there throughout his life. He married Rosalie Ruth Hall in 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised five children. Rosalie passed away in 1981. Geral married LouAnn Guymon in the Provo Temple and together they raised their daughter Sylvia. He is survived by his wife, LouAnn Guymon Wilde; six children: O. Jeffery (Diane), Ruth West (George), Denise Roundy (Kelly), Allison (Dave Stein), Gregory J. (Mary Ann), and Sylvia Monsivais (Hyrum); a brother Garn (Wilma); 35 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Family and temple work are his great love. Geral was an iconic speech and debate coach for Orem High School, winning many local, state, and national awards. He was an advocate for education and served in many capacities in AEA President, UEA President, and board member and Chairman of the Utah State Retirement Board. Following retirement from teaching, Geral was an active member of Kiwanis for 28 years and served as local president and as Governor for the Utah-Idaho District. He also served as an officer and president of the Thomas Minor Society, an international family and genealogy organization. Geral is a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has served in many callings in church leadership and served a mission in Laie, Hawaii with LouAnn. He enjoyed working with youth, particularly in scouting, and was recognized by the Boy Scouts of America with The Silver Beaver Award. Geral cherished his heritage and served as chapter president and the national vice-president for the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. He was a frequent volunteer at the pioneer village at North Park in Provo. Funeral services were held Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Edgemont Stake 6th Ward Chapel, 4056 North Timpview Drive, Provo, Utah. Interment, Fairview City Cemetery. Condolences may be emailed to info@bergmortuary.com In lieu of flowers, the family suggested a donation to the Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America. [Provo Daily Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2012]

Wilde, James L.
1626 North 1550 East
Provo, Utah 84604-5735 US

Jim Wilde
  • Work: (801) 375-7894

Class of 1958. James L. Wilde. Senior Class Vice President. Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Lettermen, Junior Class Social Chair, Debate Region, Dramatic Reading, Childrens Theater, School Plays, Quill & Scroll, Thespian, Y'ld Cat Newspaper Sports Editor, I Speak for Democracy, Model U.N., Best Supporting Actor, Debate Manager, U.N. Contest, Soph Ball Advertising Committee, Junior Hop Assembly Chair, Graduation Committee. BYU BA Humanities 1965.

Wilde, Lewis Edwin

Wilde, Lewis Edwin
Coalville, Utah US

Lewis Wilde

Class of 1922. Lewis Wilde. Source: 1922 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ This appears to be Lewis Edwin Wilde, born on January 3, 1906 in Coalville, Utah. His parents are Edwin Wilde and Mary Hannah Robinson. Lewis Edwin Wilde died on August 7, 1989. His interment, Coalville City Cemetery. ~ ~ ~ ~ OBITUARY OF HIS YOUNGEST BROTHER, abbrev: Fred Robinson Wilde passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 25, 2003 at St. Mark's Hospital. He was born in Coalville, Utah, March 7, 1915 to Edwin and Mary Hannah Wilde, the youngest of 13 children. His brothers were Oswald, Henry, Millard, William and Lewis. Ivy, Fanny, Mary Jane, Afton, Fanny, Hazel and Greeta were his sisters. Fred married Ruth Smith in Evanston, Wyoming, January 13, 1938. They had a family of six children: Suesann (Dennis) Richins, Henefer, Utah; Lynda McDonald, Vernal, Utah; Christine (Larry) Caldwell, Boise, Idaho; Kathryn (Dee) Stephens, Henefer, Utah; Stephanie Wilde, Lane Bune, Boise, Idaho; and Kirk Fred (Susan) Wilde, Coalville, Utah. Fred worked hard all his life beginning with herding sheep in the Utah West desert at the age of 14. He also worked at Bullock's Service station, as a ranch hand for Ned Herschellar in Fontenelle, WY, a sheep shearer, and retired from the Ideal Cement Company after 31 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife, daughter, Christine, and son-in-law, Nile. He is survived by his daughters, Suesann, Lynda, Kathryn, Stephanie; son, Kirk; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grand-children; and special caring neighbors, Ike and Annie Edgel. Interment, Coalville Cemetery. Fred loved a good saddle horse, good dog and a herd of sheep. He was a private and thoughtful gentleman. He will be remembered by his loved ones as an honorable man who loved his wife and family and mostly for his dry, colorful sense of humor, which was evident right up until his death. [Deseret News, Sunday, April 27, 2003]

Wilkins, Ada

Wilkins, Ada

Ada Wilkins

B. Y. Academy High School Graduate, Class of 1901. Ada Wilkins. She also received a Special Certificate in Phonography & Typewriting. [Phonography is a system of shorthand stenography developed by Isaac Pitman.] Source: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 1, Page 213.

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