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Reed Ricks Obituary
December 26, 1934 - January 10, 2018
St. George, UT - Reed Thompson Ricks, 83, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in St. George, UT. He was born on December 26, 1934, to Joseph Allen and Idella Thompson Ricks in Logan, Utah. He grew up in Benson, UT.
Reed married Velma Mae Fisher on Oct. 22, 1954, in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they raised six children in Murray, UT, where he had a long career in sales. He served in many church callings, including: Bishop, Sunday School Teacher, ordinance worker in both the Jordan River and St. George LDS temples.
After the death of his wife, he moved to St. George to be closer to his family, where he remained active in his community and church.
Reed is survived by his children: Debra Anderson, Jeffry (Linda), Sherrie (Gregory) Gherkins, Tracie (Craig) Dunn, Ryan (Julie), Mitchell (Heidi); 24 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Velma, his siblings: Lorraine, Norman, Max and Farrell; and son-in-law, Randall Anderson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 19, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Morningside LDS 7th Ward Chapel, 879 So. River Road, St. George, UT. A visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Mountain View Memorial Estate in Cottonwood Heights, UT. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.
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Brian Wilkinson
January 23, 2018
I worked with Reed for quite a few years and I always love being greeted by him every morning. He was the most loving genuine man around. He really cared and always wanted to know how my family and my little boy was. I used to always bring him radishes from my garden and he loved them so much. You will truly be missed Reed!
BRIAN WILKINSON
January 23, 2018
I worked with Reed for quite a few years, and he was the nicest man there was. He would always greet you every morning with a energetic Good Morning!! He used to love the radishes I would bring him from my garden. He will truly be missed!!
Brian Broadbent
January 22, 2018
Hands down the sweetest man ever I love you reed and you will be missed
Bill and connie
January 18, 2018
We will always remember Reed as a good man, friend, neighbor, great bishop and fellow Church worker. He had a real impact for good, especially on the youth--including our own sons and daughters. We always felt uplifted being around him for his smile and happy nature. We are sorry for your loss and pray that you will comforted.
Charlie Davis
January 18, 2018
Jeff ;Debbie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He is a great Man and I know you will miss him dearly. I have wonderful memories of your family. May you be blessed and receive comfort at this time.
Keith & Jeanette DeWitt
January 16, 2018
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
janet Chambers
January 16, 2018
Loved visiting with Reed at our class reunions, and planning one where we met in St George. He was so kind and so much fun. Love & sympathy, enjoy your wonderful memories. Janet
Connie
January 15, 2018
May the God of comfort be with you at this time
January 15, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a loved one. Please be comforted in knowing that God cares for you and will help you in your time of need (1Peter5:7).
January 12, 2018
My heartfelt condolences. May Gods loving kindness bring you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. John 6:40
Julia
Adelaide Johnson
January 12, 2018
My deepest synpathy to the family for their loss. May God bring you comfort, strength, and peace.
Psalms 29:11
January 12, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 12, 2018
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one .One day many will have the opportunity to live again .May the hope everlasting life sustain you and comfort you during this Difficult time .....John 17:3
January 12, 2018
My Condonlonce to the family of the late Mr.Reed.Ricks.may the love and laughter you once shared comfort you and your family as you mourn the loss of your love one sorry for your loss
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