LOU’S 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, ID to Nette Mary 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 Reese’s 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, 53 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents and by his wife Mary Alta Baker (wife of 26 years), and by
siblings by Eva Yearsley, Dale Reese, Ruth Reese, Burke Reese, and Sylvia Reese.
LouDell is survived by Dorothy (his wife of over 36 years) and his 11 children and their
spouses: David (Lois) Reese, Daleine (Fred) Allen, Vardell (Mike) Reese, Larry (Jenny)
Reese, Kenneth (Kayleen) Reese, Jolene (John) Griffin, Deena (Phil) Poulsen, William L.
(Jin Sook) Reese, Dell (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.
The family would like to thank Alpine Hospice & Dr. Hillam for their compassionate
care as well as all the many friends and family who gave assistance and love.
There will be an viewing on Thursday March 25 from 6pm to 10 pm at the Myers
Mortuary in Brigham City.
Funeral will be held Friday March 25 at 12pm with a viewing prior starting at 10am at
the Stake Center 685 W. 2250 S. Perry Utah.