Reese_LouDell_20 May 1926
PERRY_LOUS 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 Mary Nettie 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 Reeses Pieces.
He served in many church callings 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 (Kaylene) 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 Eva Yearsley, Dale Reese, Burke Reese and Sylvia 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 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Friday 10 to 11:40 a.m. at the Stake Center.
Interment will be in the Corinne Cemetery.
Please share memories of Lou with the family at www.myers-mortuary.com