Rita Fay Whitesides

Rita Whitesides-

CLEARFIELD-With Family beside her, our angel Rita Fay Whitesides at the age of 62 passed away peacefully, and was finally released from her pain, on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden.

She was born June 15, 1942 in Bisbee, Arizona to Arthur David Tidmore and Elsie May Gammon Tidmore. She married Gerald Zabel in January 1960; they later divorced. She married Craig Whitesides in September 1974; they later divorced.

Rita's first love was spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed the holidays with her family. She was a wonderful seamstress and the Utah Jazz's #1 Fan. She also enjoyed horses and was a member of the Boots & Saddles Riding Club.

She worked many years as a waitress. Her last job was at Denny's in Ogden, Ut. She enjoyed and loved all the people she worked with; her beautiful smile touched everyone around her. She will be remembered for her strong unconditional love for every one.

Survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Robyn and Kevan, Sherie and Kevin; one brother Carl Curtis and one sister Naomi. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Justin, Misty, Kasey, Shantelle, Camie, Kristin; Four great-grandchildren, Carlee, Alexis, Elizabeth, Collin; and was looking forward to the arrival of 2 more great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her companion, Tipsy the cat.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Wanda.

A special Thank You to George Fisher and Don Adams for the Blessing given to Rita at the Hospital. Also thanks to the Staff at McKay Dee Hospital for the Special Care provided for her.
ServiceClearfield Community Church
200 South 500 East
Clearfield,, UT
January 12, 2005
1:00 PM