Rey L. Foy Obituary (1929

Rey L. Foy Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Rey L. Foy, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 1, 1929 in Panguitch, Utah to Clarence Ipson and Thora Mae Judd Foy. Rey L. married his sweetheart, Margaret Willis, on June 2, 1959 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They spent 56 wonderful years together before her passing on May 28, 2015. He attended Panguitch High School where he lettered in basketball. He also participated in 4-H and FFA activities, and attended the National FFA Conference in Kansas City, MO. As a member of the Utah Army National Guard, his unit was activated to serve in combat during the Korean War. He attended the College of Southern Utah and later received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from BYU. He did post graduate work at USU and Washington State University. Rey L. worked for Bryce Canyon as a seasonal Park Ranger for 7 years. Rey L. began his teaching career at Wahlquist Jr. High, where he taught math for 10 years and he later transferred to North Ogden Jr. High where he continued teaching math until his retirement in 1986 after completing 30 years. He valued the role of an educator and expressed this through his professional appearance and class room standards. Rey L. was a faithful and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served for over 40 years as a ward/finance clerk. He also participated in the family name extraction program. Rey L. was generous with the church missionary program, especially for his sons and grandchildren who served missions. Rey L. was an extremely honest man, he taught his children the value of hard work, honesty, and frugality. He was a wise steward with his finances, reminding his family "The fool and his money are soon parted." Rey L. loved going dancing with his sweetheart doing the jitter-bug at the Berthana. He enjoyed being a spectator of athletics. Rey L. was a master gardener and maintained an immaculate yard. His greatest passion was being with his family, barbequing a delicious meal and afterward taking the grandchildren and great-grandchildren for a ride on his John Deere tractor. He is survived by his children, J. Edward (Amy) Foy, Steven C. (Charlotte) Foy, and Karen F.(Shayne) Sheets; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; siblings, Bill (Oaine) Foy and Margaret Ann Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; parents; and a sister, Nada Lay. Special thanks to the Mt. Ogden Rehabilitation Center for their love and care of dad. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Pleasant View 17th Ward, 900 West Pleasant View Drive. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd and prior to services from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the church. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 13, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServicePleasant View 17th Ward 900 W. Pleasant View Drive Pleasant View, UT December 14, 2015 11:00 AM CemeteryBen Lomond Cemetery 526 East 2850 No North Ogden, UT 84414 December 14, 2015