“Loving Father & Grandfather”
Douglas Hatch Whitney passed away on February 28th 2014 at the age of 57 in West Valley City Utah.
Doug was born to Gordon & Hazel Whitney on September 27th 1956. He spent most of his life in Utah and enjoyed the mountains and the outdoors. His calling in life was caring for others. He was employed at the University of Utah hospital and offered comfort and compassion to everyone he encountered.
Doug enjoyed ping pong, collecting pocket watches, and BYU football although the most important part of Doug’s life was his family. He spent most weekends with his Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father Gordon and his brother Ronnie. He is survived by his mother Hazel, his sister DeAnn & his brothers Roger and Bob Whitney. He is also survived by his children Amy (Russell) Ayres and Brian and Daniel Whitney. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 5, at the Brighton 4th Ward, 2327 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 at the church, as well as 1 hour prior to the services. Please take a moment to share a memory of Doug at www.mountainviewmortuary.com.