Sydney Taylor Hathaway

A Latter-day Stripling Warrior

By Chief James P. Doane

What made Sydney Hathaway a latter-day Stripling Warrior? Her grandparents, Barbara and Frederick Garcia blessed her with a celestial mother, Celeste Ann Garcia who married a United States Marine, Patrick Travis Hathaway. She witnessed her father serve as an Ohio State Trooper, and labor with all his heart, mind and strength for his family. Sydney’s mother set an example for her family by being a full-time mom, and nursing major at Lamar University.

Celeste and Patrick instilled in her and her siblings the spirit of Semper Fidelis. Sydney was always faithful to her God, Family and Country. And had she lived in the time of Helaman she would have gladly been one of his stripling warriors, for she knew no fear. Sydney prepared her whole life to bring the world the truth of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

“The Glory of God is intelligence,” motivated her to excel in school. She went above and beyond as a leader at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a lieutenant commander of the West Brook High School Naval Junior ROTC. Her love of Christ filled her with a passion to bless everyone she met. Due to her love for others she was greatly loved.

Sydney lead by example, she earned a four year Marriot scholarship to Southern Virginia University. She lived the Word of Wisdom, and was an outstanding athlete. She was following the example of her older brother, Jaron  by accepting a mission call to Brazil, where he served an honorable full-time mission. 

         Today her mission president is the Lord Jesus Christ. Sister Sydney Hathaway is now able to apply what she learned in early

morning seminary. Those who taught her prepared her to serve wherever the Lord would call her. When her family goes to the temple they will feel her spirit while they serve those in paradise.

         The power of the priesthood seals Sydney to her parents, Celeste and Patrick Hathaway, Jori Zimmerman Hathaway and husband, Zachary; brothers, Jaron and Hayden Hathaway; and sisters, Sierra, Haley, and Savannah Hathaway; paternal grandmother, Beverly Jane West Hathaway; and maternal grandparents, Barbara and Frederick Garcia.

“When you see me, you see my family.”                 “I will always love you!”