http://www.mormonlife.com/tag/Obituraries Mormon Life - Obituraries tag http://www.mormonlife.com/story/66159-famed-byu-religion-professor-monte-s-nyman-dies http://www.mormonlife.com/story/66159-famed-byu-religion-professor-monte-s-nyman-dies Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:54:00 -0600 <div> source: deseretnews.com </div> When Richard Whitehead first met former BYU professor Monte Nyman, he was immediately lifted by his sheepish grin and quirky stories. <p> "I love his fun-loving little quips he told," said Acting President of Southern Virginia University Richard Whitehead. "He was always polite and kind to everyone he met." </p><p> The Gospel scholar, professor and family man passed away Friday from a long battle with cancer, leaving those who knew him to cherish their time spent with him.</p>