Barbara Dickson Whittier

Barbara Dickson Whittier, age 97 passed away May 15, 2024.   Barbara was born to Anona and Reed Dickson on October 5, 1926 and with the exception of some time at college resided in Morgan her entire life.

Barbara married Gerald (Short ) Whittier on 10 November, 1948 in the Salt Lake City Temple.  She is survived by their five children, Diane (Jerry, deceased) Sorensen, Hooper, Utah,  Dee (Mary Lou) Whittier, Blacksburg VA, Dick (Becky) Whittier, Logan, Utah, Jack (Robynn) Whittier, currently serving an LDS mission in Toronto Canada and Bret (Margo) Whittier, Cedar City, Utah.  She is also survived by two brothers, Lee (Veloy) Dickson and Norris (Pam) Dickson both of Morgan, and a brother-in-law, Paul Porter, Bountiful, Utah.  At her passing she had 21 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, sisters Dixie Porter and Maisie Whitaker, grandson Drew   and granddaughter Katelyn.

Besides being a mother and homemaker, Barbara taught science, math, physics and chemistry at Morgan High school for 23 years, retiring in 1987.  She was always active in the LDS church and served in many positions, taking a special interest in humanitarian projects.  In 1989 she and her husband served an LDS mission to Alaska.

Barbara loved Morgan and took any opportunity she could to participate in organizations and activities that made Morgan an inviting place to live.  She was an avid supporter of education and continued involvement with the education systems by volunteering after her retirement.  For many years providing books for school age children who might not otherwise own a book.  

The family would like to thank the administration and staff at Family Tree Assisted Living for their kind and respectful care of our mother these past few months.  Also a special thanks to the staff of Enhabit Home Health, especially Corey, Tina and Marty.  The compassion and caring they showed Mom was exceptional.

Funeral services will be held Saturday May 25 at 10:30 at the Rock Church, 10 W Young Street.  A viewing will be held Friday May 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Walker Mortuary, 45 W 200 N St. Morgan, Utah and at the Rock Church one hour prior to services, 9:00 to 10:00.  Live streaming will be available from her obituary page on the Walker Mortuary web page.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints  Philanthropies, Missionary Fund or Humanitarian Aid Fund (churchofjesuschrist.org) or donate to your favorite library.