Glen Pratt

Dec. 2, 1922 ~ Oct. 8, 2015

Glen Arthur Pratt passed from this life peacefully on October 8, 2015 at the age of 92. He was born in Salt Lake City to Catherine Billeter and William Parker Pratt. Dad was proud of his Pratt heritage and was one of the few remaining great grandsons of Mormon apostle Parley Parker Pratt. He grew up on a farm and with a lot of responsibilities. At a young age he showed great musical talent and he eventually became a premiere organist playing the world's most famous organs from the Tabernacle Organ, to Radio City Music Hall, and he also gave a command performance for Queen Elizabeth in London at Royal Albert Hall. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was trained as a medic. He was stationed in England after he was called on to 'entertain' with his music. He was a musical genius who played by ear and could paint a picture with his music. He often gave pioneer day presentations with a medley of LDS hymns and many other organ performances for his ward and neighborhood. His ward choirs were legendary and those who participated counted it as a grand experience.

Glen worked at Daynes Music where he met the love of his life, Lois Ruth Evans. He married her as soon as he got home from the war and they began a beautiful life together full of music, children, laughter, great food and travel. He worked for Conn Organ Corporation for many years installing organs in churches and institutions. Often he would share his beliefs as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with those religious leaders he would meet in his work. He had a firm testimony of the restored Gospel and it gave him great comfort. Later on in life Glen reinvented himself and worked for Wheeler Machinery.

He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Not only was he a brilliant musician, but he was a true artist in every way. He was known for his championship gardens of flowers and vegetables, and was a connoisseur of great food, making exquisite dishes and sharing them with friends and family. He sent many homemade cards to all of his children and grandchildren with a special picture of him on the back and a note, 'Especially Handmade by Glen Pratt'. He became savvy at the computer in his 80's and communicated with the outside world with e-mail and Facebook. He had a rare sense of humor that delighted all who came in contact with him. He completely lost his hearing in 2001 and spent the last 14 years in silence but that never dampened his determination to live his life to the fullest.

Glen is survived by his children Charmaine Folland (David), Edward Pratt (Julie), Ruth Clark (Day), James Pratt (Debbie) and many grandchildren. He is now united with his wife Lois and daughter Julie who preceded him in death. We know that they had a sweet reunion together. He was also the last of 15 siblings to pass on and we believe that Catherine and Parker were thrilled to see him enter the spirit world. We love you Dad and we know life and families are eternal. God bless you for your example of faith, courage, good will, humor and strength. We are so happy that you can once again 'hear the music' that you loved so much.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 16, 2015 at 11:00 in the chapel of Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park at 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. There will be a viewing at 10:00 a.m. that same morning before the service. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=glen-arthur-pratt&pid=176088749&fhid=11609&eid=sp_shareobit#sthash.1qTi7ib1.dpuf