Rex Stewart Hime

Hi Gwynn. It´s Brady. I´m so sad to hear that Rex passed away. I know that cancer is a terrible disease. That´s what my mom, Fern, died of at only 58 years old back in 2014. My dad, Bob, died 2 years later in 2016, at 83 years old. I´ll always remember my dad & Rex being wonderful friends when Ronald Reagan was both Governor & President. & I´ll always remember my mom, dad, & I coming to your 4th Of July parties back in the 90´s. My parents & I were living in San Francisco at the time. I...

I was Rex Hime's paperboy when he lived at the King's Way apartments in Sacramento. I only saw him a few times when I would collect payment for the newspaper delivery, and though it was nearly 50 years ago, I can still remember Mr. Hime's exceptionally friendly personality. I remember observing pictures and figurines of elephants in his living room, but it wasn't until a few years later that I knew he was actually a politician. "Rex Hime For Congress" campaign signs were popping up all around...

Rex and I worked for the Independent Journal as newspaper boys in Terra Linda. We had great conversations while folding our papers. He liked to ridicule my parochial school's insistence of the authority of the Catholic Church due to the apostolic succession of bishops. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a great laugh.

Oh dear....Sweet high school friend. Love to him and his family.

Rex and I were friends at UC Davis and Bixby Hall. I have been so proud of him for all these years. We worked hard but played harder. He was a joy to know. Herb Hays

My husband Sergio Zilli knew Rex from political activities when they were both involved with the Ronald Reagan Governor’s office. Serge told me how intelligent and sharp Rex was and how he advised the Reagan staff re: governmental affairs.

We invited Rex to our wedding in 1975 when I met him for the first time. In that short acquaintance I saw what Serge saw in Rex - a fun-filled, kind, bright and joyful man who shared in our happiness that eventful day.

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Rex was my friend and colleague for over 30 years. We were often on the front lines lobbying at the Capitol together when I was with the Realtors, and then I was a member of his CBPA Board when I worked for Tejon Ranch Company. I have so many great work memories, but the even better stuff is the more more personal side. We had a bowling team called the Business Jackals that couldn't be beat! We had our photo taken with numerous stars at the State Fair, including the Village People, Pointer...

Like everyone, I was shocked when I learned of his passing. Whenever I think of Rex, his smiling face immediately comes to mind...and instantly brings a smile on mine. Rex was great at his work. He was even greater as a human being. I'll always miss him and his smile.

I had the pleasure of working with Rex through BOMACal and he did light up a room with his style and his smile. He was one of the smartest, passionate real estate and lobbying professionals of our time. We have lost a legend and a great man. May you rest in peace Rex.