Loudell Reese Obituary (1926 - 2010)

PERRY - LOU'S GONE FISHING! King Louie caught his limit here and has now Gone Fishin' in a better place. LouDell Reese was born May 20, 1926 in Malad, Idaho to Nettie Mary Abter and Louis Lorenzo Reese and died March 20, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. With compassion, friendship, humor, and happiness, LouDell Reese lived a life of service. He rescued everybody from Boise to Kanab, and cared for the elderly, the disabled, and the ill. Known by many names he created memories and moments which deeply touched others; Husband, Dad, Papa, Brother, Friend, Santa, Saint, Scoutmaster, Hero, Cowboy, Coach, Mechanic, Teaser, Rescuer, Dogcatcher, Mosquito Man, Perry Parade Chairman, and Founder of the Orange-Shirted Reese's Pieces. He served in many Church calling and was a loved member of the Perry Wards and the old Brigham City 5th and 10th Wards. He leaves an on-going legacy of good works and laughs to his posterity of 11 children, 41 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. LouDell is survived by Dorothy (his wife of 36 years) and his 11 children and their spouses: David (Lois) Reese, Daleine (Fred) Allen, Vardell (Mike) Reese, Larry (Jenny) Reese, Kenneth (Kayleen) Reese, Jolene (John) Griffin, Deena (Phil) Poulsen, William L. (Jin Sook) Reese, LouDell D. (Lisa) Reese, Robert (Amber) Reese and Jennie (Gary) Moore. He is also survived by his siblings: Rosalie "Skip" Reese, Ray Don Reese, and Joseph D. Reese. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife Mary Alta Baker (wife of 26 years), and by siblings by Eva Yearsley, Dale Reese, Burke Reese, Sylvia Reese, and Ruth Reese. The family would like to thank Alpine Hospice and Dr, Hillam for their compassionate care as well as all the many friends and family who gave assistance and love. Funeral services will be Friday, March 26, 2010 at 12 Noon at the Perry Stake Center, 658 W. 2250 S., Perry, UT. There will be a viewing Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Friday 10:00 to 11:40 a.m. at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the Corinne Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 March 25, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServicePerry Stake Center Chapel 658 West 2250 South Perry, UT 84302 March 26, 2010 12:00 PM CemeteryCorinne Cemetery Southwest of Corinne 2 miles Corinne, UT March 26, 2010