Spencer Ross Reeder

SPENCER R. REEDER

WILLARD - Spencer Ross Reeder, 79, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend and neighbor, passed away Friday, January 3, 2003 at the Brigham City Community Hospital.

He was born on August 25, 1923 in Brigham City, Utah a son of Joseph Martin and Lula B. Reeder.

Spencer married Verna Mable Todd on May 2, 1945 in Salt Lake Temple, Utah; she passed away on June 28, 1990. He married LuDene Anderson Young on December 7, 1991 in Willard, Utah.

A lifelong farmer and gardener, Spencer also worked at Hill Air Force Base for more than thirty years. At the time of his passing, he was a member of the Willard 4th Ward having served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints including membership in the Bishopric and Stake High Council. Along with his wife and companion, Verna he served a Mission in Mesa, Arizona. Spence was a member of the Utah Sons of Pioneers and a long time supporter of Scouting having received the District Award of Merit. His neighbors and friends have been the beneficiary of thousands of acts of quiet kindness and selfless service performed by this gentle man.

Surviving are his wife, sweetheart, and dancing partner, LuDene Reeder, Willard, Dean T. (Linda) Reeder, SLC, Steven T. (Dona) Reeder, Logan, Clark T. (Becky) Reeder, Kearns, Ross, T. (Ann) Reeder, Brigham, Julene Reeder, Murray, four stepchildren, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren, one brother; Karl Reeder.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Verna.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Willard Ward Chapel, 80 North 100 West, Willard.

Friends may call Monday, January 6, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and on Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.

Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
January 6, 2003
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceWillard 4th Ward Chapel
80 N. 100 W.
Willard, UT
January 7, 2003
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
January 7, 2003