Nibley/Ogden, UT - Our loving Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Reo L Williamson, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer's. Reo & Donna are together again!
Reo was born on March 25, 1927 to Leonard and Betty Williamson in Salt Lake City, UT. He grew up there graduating from West High in 1944. He enlisted in the Army 1945-46. He attended the University of Utah graduating in 1949 with a BS in Accounting. He proposed to Donna Davis, but they decided to let him go on a Mission. He served in the Brazilian Mission from 1949-52. They were married April 16, 1953 in the SLC Temple. Reo worked as an Accounting Analyst for Western Phosphates from 1953-61. He transferred in 1961 moving to Green River, WY. He was office manager for Stauffer Chemical Company. He founded the Stauffer Big Island Federal Credit Union. In 1976 they moved to Nibley, UT when Reo became Manager/Treasurer ofUSU Credit Union. He helped establish the office building at 10th North, Logan, UT. In 1980 he became Administrative Assistant for the Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Department at USU where he retired in 2000.
Reo valued his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions; stake presidency, high councilor, bishop, clerks. Reo showed professionalism, preciseness, and knowledge. Reo was a fine gentleman, confident, and great friend. Reo loved people and chocolate, was a wonderful Dad, and awesome Grandpa!
Reo is survived by his three children: Val (Karen), Cindy (Skip) Christopherson, Julene (Kelley) Olsen. Nine grandchildren: Jenny (Chris), Jamie (Adam), Jeff, Ashley, Shawn, Brett, Trever, Eric, Brady. Five great-grandchildren: Gary, Khianna, Khayleb, Evan, Kamery. Also survived by one sister, Sally Davis. Preceded in death by his wife, Donna, his parents, brother Dale, brother-in-law Doug.
Our sincere appreciation and thanks for the loving care he received at the Veterans Home, especially the people in Unit D.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 6th, 1 pm, Nibley 1 st Ward Chapel, 3701 South 450 West, Nibley, UT. Friends may call Tuesday, October 5th from 6-8 PM at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, UT or Wednesday at the church from 11 :30 am to 12:30 pm. Internment at Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.allenmortuaries.net
In lieu of flowers, Reo would appreciate a contribution of a generous fast offering.