Deseret Evening News – Thursday, May 17, 1906 – First Edition
FUNERAL OF DR. LYMAN SKEEN
IMPRESSIVE OBSEQUIES Over Remains of Dr. Lyman Skeen Jr.,
in Ogden Tabernacle
Ogden, May 17 – Peacefully the mortal remains of Dr. Lyman Skeen, Jr. were laid to rest yesterday afternoon in the Plain City cemetery, and his grave was covered with a wealth of beautiful flora tributes, which silently bespeak of the love and high esteem in which he was held in Ogden city. The funeral services were held at the Ogden Tabernacle, commencing at 1 o’clock, Bishop’s Counselor Belnap of the Fourth ward presiding. A male quartet composed of Mesers. Oborne, Picket, Kerr and Colbear sang, “I need thee every hour.” Opening prayer was pronounced by E.W. Wade. “Sometime We’ll Understand” was sang by Mrs. May Farley. Elder C.C. Richards spoke impressively, using at this text, “If we live virtuous we cannot die too soon, neither can we live too long.” This he applied to the life of the deceased, who just in the prime of his manhood, virtuous and true he was cut down, but in his life he ever held as his standard, “The Glory of God is Intelligence,” which he sought from his youth until the end of his days.
President Kingsbury of the University of Utah, from which Dr. Skeen graduated with high honors in 1891, laid a high tribute to his memory as a student, and felt that he was one of the noble men of the world, one of those silent stalwart men the world cannot do without, but whose influence for good was ever felt wherever he went.
Prof. W. M. Stewart of the University of Utah, who was one of Dr. Skeen’s instructors, emphasized his true worth as a student and man, ambitious and studious, ever on the path for advancement and progression, and desirous of assisting his fellowman. He paid a glowing tribute to the medical profession as a whole, declaring that of all professional men they are the most unselfish, ever devoting their lives to relieving the suffering of others. The speaker also beautifully pictured the immortality of the soul, which is evidenced in the whole creation, and has ever been a beacon light to mankind.
Miss Myrtle Billinger sang, “Face to Face.”
Dr. E.M. Conroy, with feelings of emotion which almost overcame him, eulogized the true manhood of his friend and fellow physician, whom the profession had learned to honor and respect because of his high principles and love of doing good.
Dr. George Thomas of the Agricultural college, a fellow student of the deceased, briefly eulogized the sterling qualities he possessed, and expressed the deep sorrow he felt in the demise of his faithful friend.
President C.F. Middleton, comforted the family in the hope of a glorious resurrection. Mrs. May Farley sang, “Good Night,” and benediction was pronounced by Elder Joseph Stanford.
Drs. Baker, Forbes, Dickson, Coulter, E.C. Rich and Eghan were pall bearers. The tabernacle was well filled with sympathizing friends, and a large funeral cortege followed the remains to their last resting place.
The Weber club, of which Dr. Skeen was a director, attended the funeral in a body, as did also the members of the Medical society.
