Marcus Reed Wilde

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Marcus Wilde Obituary

Jan 28th, 1928 ~ Jan 12th, 2012
CROYDON, UT -Marcus Reed Wilde passed away at home on Thursday, January 12th, 2012, after a courageous fight with pulmonary fibrosis 16 days prior to his 84th birthday. He was born on January 28th, 1928, in Croydon, UT the son of Marcus Reed Toone Wilde and Lena Valliere Chappell. Reed graduated from Morgan High School in 1946 where he served as student body president. He married his high school sweetheart, Camille Fry, in the Salt Lake Temple on April 7, 1948. They settled in Croydon and dedicated their lives to their family, church, community, and their beloved sheep and cattle ranch in the hills of Croydon.
Reed served in the Croydon Ward Bishopric for 14 years and then as Bishop for 11 years. He also served as a High Councilor as well as several other church callings. Fulfilling a life dream, he and Camille served together as missionaries on the island of St. Croix in the Puerto Rico, San Juan Mission and as ordinance workers in the Ogden Temple for 12 years.
Reed served on the Morgan County School Board for 16 years. He was a member of the Utah School Boards Association, serving a term as President. Reed also served on the Board of Directors for the Western Region of the National School Boards Association. He served on the Morgan County Planning Commission and a four-year term on the Morgan County Council.
Reed was respected and loved by all who knew and worked with him. You will be greatly missed "Pop".
He is survived by his wife and children: Kelly (Fayette) Wilde, Manila, UT; Eric (Nancy) Wilde, Croydon, UT; Evelyn (Greg) Jones, Gilbert, AZ; Sherolyn (Mel) Gause, Allen, TX; Jamie (Dana) Wilde, Morgan, UT; daughter-in- law (Kristi Wilde Ostler), Hooper, UT; brothers Jon (RaNae) Wilde, McKinnon, WY and Robert (Debbie) Wilde, Lake Havasu, AZ; 22 grandchildren and 46 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Marcus M. Wilde, brothers Theron, David, and Bert.
The family would like to thank Alpine Home Health and the many caregivers who have devoted their time and kindness to Reed's care.
Friends may visit family on Sunday January 15, 2012 between 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walker Mortuary Morgan, UT and on Monday January 16, 2012 between 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the Morgan Stake Center. Funeral services will be held at the Morgan Stake Center at 12:00 noon. Interment will be in the Croydon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LDS Church Humanitarian Fund.

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Published by Deseret News from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Marcus Wilde

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Joan Van Leeuwen

January 18, 2012

We served in St. Thomas when you were in St. Croix and though we met only once or twice we do want to offer our condolences at Elder Wilde's passing.
Neil and Joan Van Leeuwen

January 17, 2012

Dear Camille and family: It's been such a long time since we've seen you but Marylyn and I (Barbara) were so very sorry to hear about Reed's passing. What a wonderful life he's lived and such a great legacy left. Marylyn is living down in Mesquite, NV for most of the time and I'm still here in Maryland. Thinking of you all in Croydon reminds us so much of our dear parents and your friends, Eva and Jim Wild. We have such fond memories of our first visit to America and the wonderful welcome. We're grateful for the way our families came together and for the everlasting friendship. We're thinking of you at this sad time and know that you'll be comforted by the sweet gospel truths. Our love to all.

Marylyn and Barbara

DeAnn Barnson

January 16, 2012

Sonya and I were so sorry to hear of Uncle Reed's passing too late to attend the viewing or the funeral. We have many fond memories of visits to 'the ranch' in Croydon and cattle branding in McKinnon, Wyoming. We remember feeding the lambs, playing the old record player at Granpa Wildes and looking through Great Grandmother's keepsakes kept just as she left them in their home. We especially loved attending the Wilde Family Reunions and seeing our cousins. Uncle Reed was always so kind and loving to our Grandmother, Althea and our Mom, Verla. Please know of our love, our thoughts and prayers for your family.

January 14, 2012

I was shocked to learn of Reed's passing. Penny and I are serving a service mission in Seattle, Washington, teaching institute classes. We would be to the funeral if we were able.

Much love to you, Camille, and to all your family. At times like this the Gospel is certainly the anchor we all need.
Gary Allen

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