Glenn Mower

FAIRVIEW- Glenn Kimball Mower, 72, Fairview, UT; peacefully passed away surrounded by family at his home early Tuesday morning Jan. 10, 2018, after a valiant year-long battle with cancer.

Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many.

He will be remembered for his generous nature, contagious laugh, strong spirit and kind heart.

He was born Nov. 26, 1945, at his family home in Fairview to Grant Kimball and Altha Marie Mower. Glenn grew up on his family farm with his four sisters. He attended all the local schools and was active in the LDS Church.

In high school, he played baseball, was in the choir and played the drums and the accordion in the band. He was also a member of a band, “The Sundowners” with some of his friends.

After high school, he attended Snow College and was a member of the U.S. Jaycees.

In 1965, his parents passed away in a car accident and he took over running the family farm and dairy. He also worked many jobs throughout his life. He was the Fairview City Marshall, worked on the Electric Lake Dam and with Gibbons & Reed Construction. He was also a sales representative for Road Runner Trailers and night supervisor at Sperry Univac.

He later moved to Salt Lake City and took employment with Safelight Manufacturing, then was transferred to Rocky Mount, NC; for three years. He then moved home and worked for Christiansen Glass and Paint until he retired.

Glenn married Marian Frandsen July 1, 1969, in Mt. Pleasant, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple April 8, 1977.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending sporting events, camping, fishing, gardening and cutting firewood. He loved doing family history and going to the temple.

He was an active member of the LDS Church serving as a gospel doctrine teacher, stake missionary and was a faithful home teacher. He served in many bishoprics as a counselor, clerk and executive secretary. His callings were very important to him. He fulfilled them right up to the end.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marian Frandsen Mower; daughters, Tricia Mower (Dennis) Christiansen, Mt. Pleasant; Renee (Paul) Madsen, Mt. Pleasant; sons, Glen (Pauline) Terry, Fairview; Brent (Jackie) Terry, Fairview; 20 grandchildren; and 30 greatgrandchildren.

He is also survived by his sisters, Laurel (David) Click, Camphill, PA; and Lynnette (Richard) Scott, Salt Lake City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Lois Mower Scott and Louise Mower Hammond and grandson, Tyson Robert Terry.

Funeral services were held Jan. 16, in the Fairview Fourth LDS Ward, 122 South State Street.

Interment was in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses and hospice care for their love and concern. Dad we love you more!

Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.