Reynolds Wallace Blackinton Obituary (1914 - 2001)

Reynolds W. Blackinton, 86, passed away the morning of February 5, 2001, of complications from a heart attack. He was born May 31, 1914, in Ogden Utah; the son of Wallace F. and Alpha Clapier Blackinton, the oldest of five children. He grew up in Devil's Slide and graduated from Morgan High School. Reynolds married his high school sweetheart, Leone Rich on January 29, 1936. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. His employment has included Defense Depot Ogden, American National Insurance Co., McKay-Dee Hospital and McKay-Dee Credit Union. Reynolds was active in the community. He was a member of the Lions Club, Footprinters, and Fraternal Order of Elks. As an Elk he served as the Exalted Ruler of the Ogden Lodge, and the District Deputy Exalted Ruler of the State of Utah. He was also active religiously. He was an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church and served as the president of the Utah Council of Churches. In November of 1973, Reynolds was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he was a High Priest and served in various positions. Ren's love of music provided him many opportunities to sing solos at funerals and local events, to participate in choirs, and provide a lot of family fun. At the time of his death he was singing monthly at "The Garden" rest home and was a weekly volunteer at McKay-Dee Hospital. He is survived by his wife Leone and four children, three daughters and one son: Ann (Dale) Bramble, San Diego, CA; Paula (Rudy) Pace, Torrey, UT; Sue (Joe) Hill, Ogden, UT; James (Dixie) Blackinton, Ogden, UT; 17 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Dave Blackinton and sisters Fay Rees, Nedra Visser and Marjorie Bell. VisitationMyers Mortuary 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 February 7, 2001 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 February 8, 2001 11:00 AM CemeteryAultorest Memorial Park 836 36th Street Ogden, UT 84403 February 8, 2001