Lewis Rawlin Bagnall Jr.

1946 - 2013

BORN

1946

DIED

2013

Lewis Bagnall Obituary

Lewis Rawlin Bagnall

Saint George

Lewis Rawlin Bagnall, Jr. passed at 8:15 a.m. Sunday the 21st of April, 2013 while in the Dixie Regional Hospital located in St. George, Utah. He died as a result of health related complications at sixty-six years of age.

Lewis was born May 25, 1946 in Moroni, Utah to Lewis Rawlin Bagnall and Sarah Utahna Jensen Bagnall. He grew up in Ephraim Utah, helping his parent's manage the family farm and livestock gaining an education and love for animals. Lewis enjoyed an exceptional childhood, often having the first television, record player and other modern conveniences in town. He would have been an exceptional pianist, had the broadcast of the Mickey Mouse Club not interfered with his mother's plans during scheduled practices. Lewis Graduated from Manti High School as Salutatorian and a champion tennis player. He attended Snow College where he met, and would later marry VivianEster Kosan who had relocated to the states from the Panama Canal Zone. Upon graduation from Snow, the Bagnalls moved to Provo to attend Brigham Young University earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Upon graduation he went back home to what he loved, working with livestock. Finding it challenging to get back into animal husbandry, he took a job with the K-Mart Corporation as an Assistant Manager over Merchandising. He was often heard expressing how much he enjoyed watching the "merchandise turn-over on the shelves." After a few intermittent business ventures, he began working for the Utah Department of Corrections where he served for twenty years. He retired in St. George. Lewis was known for his kind-heart, generous nature, ready smile and amiable disposition. He loved books and was known by his family and close-friends as a wise and highly intelligent man. He has garnered numerous accolades and honor's through-out his life. Lewis's greatest joy was found spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife, VivianEster Kosan Cascante Sales de Bagnall; his four children Lewis Rawlin Bagnall III, Erin Utahna Lebaron (Ronald T.), Jolene Kaye Christensen (Michael W.), William J. Bagnall (Cindy); his two sisters Colleen Larsen (Calvert T.), and Carolena Rasmussen; sixteen grand-children and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sun River 3rd Branch, 4461 South Country Club Dr. St. George, Utah. A Viewing will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:45 at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George. Honor Guard provided by the Utah Department of Corrections.

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Published by Spectrum & Daily News on Apr. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Bagnall

10 Entries

Lonna Tait

May 8, 2013

So sorry, Vivian. I'm back in Billings, so didn't hear of Lewis until Gary let me know. You are in my prayers...

Joyce Fackrell

April 26, 2013

I got to know Lewis while working at the Dept of Corrections with him until his retirement. He truly was a gentle giant. He always had a beautiful smile and was willing to help whenever he could. I loved talking with Lewis because I always came away feeling that the day would be better after speaking with him. He had a peaceful demeanor and spirit about him which is unusual in this environment. He was truly committed to his job. I'm happy I had the pleasure to know Lewis! My deepest sympathies go out to everyone who loved Lewis. We WILL see him again!

Dave Kotter

April 25, 2013

Vivian, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I thought a lot of Lewis for the short time I knew him. We enjoyed having you and Lewis in our Branch while you lived in Washington.

Elaine Evans

April 25, 2013

My deepest love and prayers go out to the Bagnall family at this time. I grew up with Lewis. We enjoyed hanging out with our large group of friends. We had such fun. We learned how to dance. I remember fondly all of these wonderful times with Lewis.

Rosmary Larson

April 25, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to the Bagnell family. I grew up in Ephraim a couple houses from Lewis. I often accompanied him while he sang. I loved his kind and gentle nature.

John Longaker

April 25, 2013

Vivian, Sorry to hear of Lewis' passing. I remember well how much he cared for you and how excited he was at finding the love of his life while we all were attending Snow College. You were so dynamic and Lewis came alive around you. Lewis and I shared a small extra bond in addition to our friendship in that we were born on the same day. Victoria and I send our sympathy and best wishes to you and your family. The world has lost a stalwart. John

April 25, 2013

My deepest sympathies. Lewis lived just across the fence from me. We hung out a lot...mostly playing basketball in our back yards. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Daryl Sondrup

Vaunie Clyde

April 25, 2013

To the Bagnall family. Lewis and I grew up together in Ephraim. Lewis was always one of the best. Such and kind, gentle person. I loved his beautiful smile. I am sorry for your loss.

Michael Kjar

April 25, 2013

May you find peace at this difficult time. As a high school classmate I remember Lewis as a kind friend and possessing a keen mind. Michael Kjar.

Greg Maylett

April 25, 2013

Vivian, please accept my deepest sympathies at this very difficult time. Lewis was a very special classmate and good friend in high school. He was the only one that beat me in the beard growing contest.

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