'When he spoke, everyone listened'
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L. Glen Snarr, who served on the board of directors of the Deseret News Publishing Co. for 29 years, including nine years as its chairman, passed away Jan. 5. He was 87.
He had also been chairman of the board and chief executive officer for Utah's largest advertising and public relations firm.
"I've known Glen Snarr from the first day I was employed at the Deseret News in 1948," said President Thomas S. Monson. "He was the city editor when I started work for the paper. At the newspaper he was known for his versatility. Any story, large or small, Glen gave it his best. He was also the top advertising executive in the country.
"Glen was not outspoken, but when he did speak everyone listened. He played a key role in moving the Deseret News to morning publication. He was universally liked by colleagues and competitors alike," said President Monson.
Ellis R. Ivory, who succeeded Brother Snarr as chairman of the board of the Deseret News Publising Co., said, "I've known Glen Snarr for 40 years. I saw him build Evans Advertising into one of the country's most respected agencies. But more recently I had the great privilege of sitting at his side as he led the Deseret News Publishing Co. through nine challenging years.
"Glen was loved and admired by everyone he worked with," Brother Ivory said.
Brother Snarr's funeral will be at noon, Jan. 10, at the Foothill 3rd Ward at 2215 E. Roosevelt Ave. in Salt Lake City.
