Tony Whitney, a grandson of Fenton and Lettie told us he would not buy this book unless we included an index to our favorite 2 and a half minute talks. Most of us thought he was kidding, but just in case he wasn't, we asked several family members to tell us their favorite stories.
So here are some, but certainly not all, of the family's favorite stories along with the name(s) of the family member who recommended them.
INTRODUCTION, GEORGE FENTON WHITNEY AND LETTIE TOBLER
Whistle Story (My Story, Fenton Whitney History) Usually the Spirit speaks in a still, small voice, but this time It whistled. Janice, Anna, John, Venice, Rae, Ryan, Rodney, Ray, Christopher, Casey, Michael, Spencer, and Jeffery.
Lifting chicken Crates (George Fenton Whitney, by Janice Ruesch) An unseen angel helped Grandfather Fenton lift the heavy chicken crates that had fallen into the wash. Janice, Venice, John, Christopher, Casey, Michael, and Spencer.
Gave last $5.00 to Missionary (G. Fenton Whitney, by Janice Ruesch) Julia and Jeffrey.
Luke Teaches Fenton the Gospel on Freighting Trips. Mark.
Losing Chickens on the Mormon Mesa (Lloyd Whitney's Funeral Address). Lloyd.
The Haunted House in Hurricane (Lloyd Whitney's Funeral Address). Lloyd.
Fixing Machinery Under the Shade Tree (Lloyd Whitney's Funeral Address). Lloyd.
Hunting for Gold (John Whitney's Funeral Address). John.
Stake Presidency Blessed Pregnant Women, and Those Who Looked Pregnant (Wilma Whitney Adams Tribute). Wilma.
Grandpa Fenton's Countless Hours of Welfare Farm Service (Wilma Whitney Adams Tribute). Wilma.
Fenton Was a Valiant Spirit (Wilma Whitney Adams Tribute). Wilma.
Six Sets of Tonsils Removed in One Day (Lettie Whitney History). Nothing else needs to be said! Beth.
Shivaree, First Night at the Ranch (Lettie Whitney History). Ray.
Family Bonding at Ranch (Lettie Whitney History). Rowena.
Cheating Boss Turns Good Man Bad (Interesting side notes to Fenton Whitney's story). Ryan.
CHAPTER ONE, GEORGE LUKE WHITNEY AND JULIA ANN WARDELL
Luke Resolves to Stay Out of Bars, Even to Warm Up. Mark.
If a man dies, His next of Kin should Marry his Widow. Luke Whitney took biblical urging to heart. Gary Hannig.
17 Mile Hike after Church Meetings. After long weekends of stake meetings, Luke Whitney would walk home all night. Ray, Mark, Christopher, Casey, Michael, Spencer, Travis, and Rodney.
Grandma Julia Slept in Treehouse for Protection. In St. Thomas, Grandma slept in a treehouse to protect herself from the desperados. Anna and Travis.
CHAPTER SIX, LUKE SYPHUS AND CHRISTIANA LONG
Hungry Indian Snatches Girl. A hungry Indian takes Grandma Lovina Syphus. Janice, Gary Hannig.
Survival Story. Second white child born in San Pedro, California. Nada.
Luke Syphus Converts Organ Builder. Beth.
Virgin River Flood Wipes Out Everything. Beth.
Luke Feeds Indian at Table, Indian Saves Family's Life. Mark and Travis.
CHAPTER EIGHT, SOLOMON WARDELL HISTORY
Miracle Calf Saves Traveling Pioneers. A group of traveling pioneers almost starved until a miracle heifer (calf) saves them. Dorothy.
Woman Pretends to be Ill to Get Free Food. The sickest woman in town taken care of until she is found out. Dorothy.
Kind Sister Sends Fresh Roll Each Day to Save Baby. Dorothy.
Listening to the Spirit. Julia Ann Wardell Whitney saved from lightning strike. Julia.
Save What's Important! The gun and the feather bed mattress. Julia.
Truth Pays. Ellen Wardell warns Indian that Boiling Lye is not Molasses. Gary Hannig.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN, SAMUEL STUCKI AND ANNA MARY REBER (SEE ALSO CHAPTER SIXTEEN FREDERICK REBER AND ANNA MARIA LANZ)
John Reber Healed in the Waters of Baptism. John Reber suffered from crippling arthritis and was healed as he was baptized. Anna and Venice.
CHAPTER FIFTEEN, JOHANNES STUCKI AND ELIZABETH SCHENK
Men Will come From the West, You Need to Listen. People are often prepared for the Gospel. LuRae.
